Eugene Myers
May 9, 2019
Eugene O. Myers age 71 of Forreston, Illinois passed away Thursday, May 9, 2019 at home peacefully in his sleep. Eugene was born in Freeport, Illinois on June 20, 1947 to Milford and Helen (Wagner) Myers. He was united in marriage to Eileen V. Landon on October 19, 1968 in Clinton, Iowa. Eugene was a 1965 graduate of Leaf...
Harvey J. Grimes
May 9, 2019
Harvey J. Grimes, 94, of Freeport, IL died Thursday, May 9, 2019. Harvey was born June 9, 1924 in Melvin, Michigan, the son of Jay and Eva (Groat) Grimes. Harvey married Dorothy J. Leonard on July 1, 1950 in Gladwin, Michigan. Dorothy passed away October 9, 2012. Harvey was a 1949 graduate of the University of Michigan. He worked...
Zael W. Klapp
May 7, 2019
Zael W. Klapp, 90, of Freeport passed away May 7, 2019. Zael was born June 17, 1928 in Freeport, the son of Wilbur and Florence (Walbann) Klapp. Zael married Donna Burton on June 17, 1981. A long time Freeport, businessman, owner of Klapp Motor Sales, which closed last year. Klapp Motor Sales, started with his dad in 1935 lasted...
Anna Mae Kaderly
May 2, 2019
Anna Mae Kaderly, 92, of Freeport died Thursday May 2, 2019 at Presence St. Joseph in Freeport. She was born June 28, 1926 in McConnell, IL the daughter of Frank and Nora (Kluck) Leiby. On June 11, 1943 she married Ernest C. Kaderly in Orangeville, IL. Ernest passed away September 1, 2012. She was employed at Burgess Battery, Kautenberg...
Elinor Elizabeth Dailey
May 2, 2019
Elinor Elizabeth Dailey, 93, of Freeport, died Thursday May 2, 2019 at Presence St. Joseph Center in Freeport. She was born February 1, 1926 in Pecatonica, IL, the daughter of Rev. Ernest and Ida (Schulz) Schwartz. Elinor married Leo Dailey September 13, 1945 in Colorado Springs, CO; he died March 12, 1960. Elinor worked for St. Francis Hospital, Freeport...
Becky "Tootie" A. Weber
May 1, 2019
Becky "Tootie" A. Weber, 64, of Freeport died Wednesday May 1, 2019 at FHN Memorial Hospital. She was born December 4, 1959 the daughter of Robert and Pat (Zimmerman) Bratley. She was employed at Lynn Meyer Builders and Menards. Becky was a fishing partner, unparalleled gardener, talented crafter and loving sister. Tootie loved the outdoors and spending time in...
Rosalie Ann Sanders
May 1, 2019
Rosalie Ann (Graning) Sanders was born in Bloomington, Illinois on July 13, 1932 and died in Sterling, Illinois on May 1, 2019. Rosalie was daughter of John Sr. and Edith Graning. Rosalie graduated from Bloomington High School in 1950 and then worked at the State Farm home office in Bloomington. She married Robert Sanders on September 19, 1953. After...
Janice L. Schuster
Apr 28, 2019
Janice L. Schuster, 76, of Ridott, formerly of Streamwood, died Sunday, April 28, 2019 in her home surrounded by her loved ones. Janice was born May 9, 1942 in Chicago, the daughter of Melvin and Charlotte (Swanson) Saathoff. Janice married James "Jim" Schuster in 1987 in Lake Tahoe, Nevada. Mr. Schuster preceded Janice in death in July 2017. Janice...
Kathryn Anne Eggemeier
Apr 28, 2019
Kathryn Anne Eggemeier, 76, of Freeport, died Sunday April 28, 2019. She was born May 22, 1942 in Freeport, IL, the daughter of Lee and Eloise (Listenbarger) Castle. Kathryn married Kenneth Wayne Eggemeier May 19, 1972 in Freeport, IL. Kathryn worked at Micro-Switch for 28 years. She loved her cats and crocheting. She will be remembered for her kind...
Iva G. Atherton
Apr 27, 2019
Iva G. Atherton, 99, of Freeport, died in her home, Saturday, April 27, 2019. Iva was born September 27, 1919 in Fairhaven, Illinois, the daughter of Julius and Hazel (Kahler) Eickert. She married Robert E. Atherton December 27, 1940. Mr. Atherton died May 9, 1979. Iva worked at the Shannon Nursing Home. Surviving is her son, Ellis (Kathleen) Atherton...
Maryann Farringer
Apr 27, 2019
MaryAnn Farringer, 83, of Freeport, died Saturday, April 27, 2019 at FHN Memorial Hospital. MaryAnn was born August 24, 1935 in Rockford, Illinois, the daughter of John "Jack" and Fleta (St. John) Kempthorne. She married Ronald Farringer on July 19, 1952 in Freeport. Mr. Farringer passed away August 30, 2011. Mary Ann worked for Dol Realtor's for many years....
Marguerite Roderick
Apr 24, 2019
Marguerite Roderick, 88, of Freeport, died Wednesday April 24, 2019, at Presence St. Joseph Center, Freeport. She was born February 6, 1931 in Freeport, IL, the daughter of Godfrey and Frieda (Krebs) Ingold. Marguerite married Charles E. Roderick April 10, 1954 in Freeport, IL; he died October 15, 2013. Marguerite was a Secretary for Burgess Battery, Highland Community College,...
Alex Mcknight
Apr 23, 2019
My father, Alex McKnight (1928-2019), wore many shoes and not just the leather kind. He did have in his closet some white bucks and some blue suede shoes and some chukka boots but seemed to like his wing tips the most. Many shoes, however, also describes my father's loves and life. My father was married to my mother, Lois,...
Lynnette Marie Goebel
Apr 21, 2019
Lynne Marie Goebel, 59, of Freeport, departed from her earthly life on April 21, 2019 in the early morning. She was born in Madison, WI to Joseph Edward and Iva Mae (Lee) Goebel on September 26, 1960. Lynne was preceded in death by her husband John Emmit Hine. She is survived by her sister Deborah (Goebel) Boatright; three daughters...
Elizabeth "Betty" Linebarger
Apr 20, 2019
Elizabeth (Betty) Lou Linebarger , 88, of Eagle Point Place Dubuque, IA, formerly of Freeport, IL, passed away peacefully on April 20th. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at St. Thomas Church, Freeport, IL, at 11:00 a.m. on Friday, April 26th. Friends may call from 9:30 a.m. - 10:45 a.m. prior to Mass at the church. Betty...
Daniel Scott Grossenbacher
Apr 18, 2019
Daniel Scott Grossenbacher, 51, of Freeport, died Thursday April 18, 2019 at FHN Memorial Hospital. Daniel was born January 19, 1968 in Freeport, the son of Roy and Carol (Dees) Grossenbacher. Daniel was a member of Prince of Peace Lutheran Church. He enjoyed fishing and collecting John Deere Toy's. He had many jobs throughout the years working at Nursing...
Verna M. Kintzel
Apr 16, 2019
Verna M. Kintzel, 89, of Freeport died April 16, 2019 at Pearl Pavilion. She was born February 4, 1930 in Eleroy, IL the daughter of James and Linda (Schultz) Murray. On May 22, 1948 she married Robert Kintzel at Fort Sherman in Panama. Verna was the owner and operator of Verna's Yarn Shop which in its time was one...
Lance L. Barney
Apr 15, 2019
Lance Leland Barney, 78, of Freeport IL died peacefully April 15, 2019 in his home surrounded by loved ones after a long battle with Parkinson's disease. He is survived by his wife of 54 years, Judy (Johnson) Barney; his sons Kirk Barney (Patricia) of Edwardsville, IL, Matthew Barney (Katie) of McFarland WI, and Joshua Barney (Erin) of Evanston, IL;...
Khensu B. Ra
Apr 12, 2019
Khensu Ra (Kenny Charles Hughes), 66 of Freeport, Illinois departed his earthly life Friday, April 12, 2019 at his home. Khensu was born November 8, 1952 in Detroit, Michigan. The son of VeElla Hughes and Charles Wormley. Khensu received his education through the Freeport School District. He was inducted into the National Thespian Society, as he loved acting in...
Esther M. Vehmeier
Apr 6, 2019
Esther M. Vehmeier, 98, of Freeport died April 6, 2019 at FHN Memorial Hospital. She was born November 20, 1920 in Green County, WI to Charles and Arvilla (Marsh) Zimmerman. Esther married Harvey Clifford Moyer and later in life Eldon Vehmeier. She was employed at W.T. Grant from 1957-1959, Burgess Battery from 1959-1978 and Micro Switch from 1978-1984 upon...
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