Obituaries

Maria De La Luz Perez

Maria De La Luz Perez

Jul 9, 2019

Maria De La Luz Perez, 63, of Freeport passed away Tuesday July 9, 2019 at St. Mary's Hospital in Madison, WI surrounded by her family. She was born October 1, 1955 in Laredo, TX the daughter of Salvio and Marquito (Perez) Reyes. Maria was employed at Titan, Honeywell, Newell and the Freeport School District. She was involved in volunteering...

John Keith Sellers

John Keith Sellers

Jul 8, 2019

John Keith Sellers, 91, of Forreston, died Monday July 8, 2019. He was born June 2, 1928 in Kenosha, WI, the son of Edward and Adah (Lux) Sellers. John married Helen Marie (Munson) Fandel November 3, 1958. John taught in Forrest Ville Unit School District for twenty five years and later retired from Simler TruValue Hardware. He was a...

William "Doc" H. Greene

William "Doc" H. Greene

Jul 6, 2019

William "Doc" H. Greene, age 82, retired Freeport Optometrist, died peacefully Saturday, July 6, 2019 at his home in Tucson, Arizona. Bill was born August 3, 1936 in Speer, Illinois, the only son of William Jefferson & Onetta Mae Greene. Bill was a 1953 graduate of Wyoming High School, Wyoming, Illinois; he attended Monmouth College 1954 thru 1957, where...

Donald M. Reuber

Donald M. Reuber

Jul 3, 2019

Donald M. Reuber, 66, of German Valley died Wednesday July 3, 2019 at Mercy Hospital in Rockford. He was born March 31, 1953 in Freeport the son of Merle and Lois (Miller) Reuber. On June 7, 2003 he married Janet Wick at the First Church of the Nazarene in Freeport. Donald was employed at Honeywell as an electrician. He...

Jack C. Schoonhoven

Jack C. Schoonhoven

Jul 2, 2019

Jack Schoonhoven, age 71, of Freeport, went to be with the Lord on July 2, 2019. He was the husband of Kathy (Leech) Schoonhoven with whom he celebrated over 51 years of marriage. Jack is survived by his children, Stacy (Mark) Colberg, Chad (Tiffani) Schoonhoven and Nicole (Scott) Trickel. He is survived by sister Elaine (Don) Wise and brother...

Stanley K. Plum

Stanley K. Plum

Jun 30, 2019

Stanley K. Plum, 83, died Sunday June 30, 2019 in his home. He was born July 19, 1935 in Nora Township, the son of Clarence and Muriel (West) Plum. Stanley served in the U.S. Army from 1953-1956 while stationed in Germany. He was a member of the American Legion. He retired from North Kansas City Hospital. Surviving are his...

Clara Lucille Ginger Foster

Clara Lucille Ginger Foster

Jun 29, 2019

Clara Lucille Ginger Foster, 85, of Forreston, died Saturday June 29, 2019 at FHN Memorial Hospital. She was born May 25, 1934 in East Peoria, Illinois, the daughter of Joseph Andrew and Estella Marie (Berg) Ausmus. She married David W. Ginger on August 27, 1954 in Lee County, Illinois. Mr. Ginger died on October 13, 1996. She then married...

Donald Wagner

Donald Wagner

Jun 29, 2019

Don Wagner was a life-long Freeport resident, exploring many career avenues in successfully fulfilling his passion and quest of being a provider for his family. His career aspirations began as a draftsman at Hoefer's, transitioning into an entrepreneurial Standard gas station business, partnering with Bob Moore. His next foray was working as a Service Manager at Zimmerman Chevrolet. Subsequently...

Donna Arlene Runte

Donna Arlene Runte

Jun 28, 2019

Donna Arlene (Stamm) Runte, 87, of Forreston, passed away peacefully at her home on Friday June 28, 2019. She was born in Stephenson County on October 11, 1931, the daughter of Milford and Elta (Lestikow) Stamm. Donna graduated from Forreston High School. Donna married Willard Runte on September 15, 1952. She worked many years at Burgess Battery in Freeport,...

Earnestine Norman

Earnestine Norman

Jun 26, 2019

Earnestine (McGee) Norman, 92, of Freeport, peacefully departed this earthly life at FHN, to enter into the presence of her Lord and Savior in the early morning hours of June 25, 2019. She was born in Quitman, Mississippi on August 17, 1926 to the late Emerson and Susie Layman McGee. After graduating from high school, Earnestine moved to Freeport...

Cherry A. Burrell

Cherry A. Burrell

Jun 23, 2019

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Kathleen M. Kleinert

Kathleen M. Kleinert

Jun 23, 2019

Kathleen M. Kleinert, 75, of Freeport died Sunday June 23, 2019 at Manor Court in Freeport. She was born August 5, 1943 in Monroe, WI the daughter of Donald and Rose Lee (Harvel) Baker. Kathleen was employed as a security guard and also worked at MiTek Corp in Winslow, IL. She married Gordon Kleinert in Freeport. Kathleen was a...

Anthony W. Burrell

Anthony W. Burrell

Jun 23, 2019

Anthony Wayne Burrell, 66, transitioned from his earthly body on June 23, 2019. Anthony was born July 17, 1952 in High Point, North Carolina. God was his source and his salvation. He began his life in Christ, when he was called into the body of Christ by Rev. Bishop Collins. After starting his life in Christ in Freeport, Illinois,...

Luanne Swank Wright

Luanne Swank Wright

Jun 21, 2019

Luanne Swank Wright, 78, of Rockford died Friday June 21, 2019 in her home. She was born January 29, 1941 in Freeport, the daughter of Jerry and Evelyn (Byrem) Swank. On August 13, 1960 she married Jim Wright in Freeport. Luanne was a Certified Public Accountant in the world of finance. She enjoyed working, playing mahjong, and spending time...

Joan C. Hepler

Joan C. Hepler

Jun 21, 2019

Joan C. Hepler, 87, of Freeport, died Friday June 21, 2019 at Parkview Home. Joan was born October 25, 1931 in Elmira, New York, the daughter of George and Olive (Bleeker) King. Joan married Rev. Karl F. Hepler in Freeport on December 20, 1955 in Freeport. Rev. Hepler passed away October 16, 2004. She worked as the church secretary...

Jack Edward Parkinson

Jack Edward Parkinson

Jun 20, 2019

Jack Edward Parkinson, 82, of Freeport, died Thursday June 20, 2019 in his home. Jack was born February 26, 1937 in Freeport, Illinois, the son of Orie and Hilda (Otte) Parkinson. On July 29, 1956 he married Norma Kurth in Williamsburg, Virginia. Jack served his country in the U.S. Army from 1956-1959. Jack co-owned and operated Rock Valley Packaging...

John F. Moderow

John F. Moderow

Jun 19, 2019

John F. Moderow, 54, formerly of Freeport, died Wednesday June 19, 2019. John was born September 15, 1964 in Freeport, the son of Ralph and Margaret (Gaulrapp) Moderow. He was a former member of St. Joseph Catholic Church. John graduated from Freeport High School in 1982. He moved out to Colorado and worked in Water Management. He enjoyed hiking...

Farida Lou Toepfer

Farida Lou Toepfer

Jun 16, 2019

Farida Lou Toepfer, 76, of Freeport, died Sunday, June 16, 2019 at Manor Court. Farida was born September 11, 1942 in Rock City, Illinois, the daughter of Maurice and Lucille (Hake) Wubbena. Farida was a 20 year employee of Micro-Switch. Surviving is her son, Jeff (Jodi) Toepfer of Rockford; brother, Rodney (Susan) Wubbena of Thomson; sister, Sharyle (Ken) Pick...

Delores S. Pritchard

Delores S. Pritchard

Jun 16, 2019

Delores S. Pritchard, 83, of Forreston, died Sunday June 16, 2019 at Brethren Home, Mount Morris. Delores was born October 29, 1935 in Ogle County, Illinois, the daughter of Frank and Sylvia (Buntjer) Buss. She married Donald E. Pritchard on September 9, 1956 in Forreston. Mr. Pritchard passed away March 5, 1997. Delores worked as a home maker and...

Kerry A. Jennings

Kerry A. Jennings

Jun 16, 2019

Kerry A. Jennings, 26, of Freeport died Sunday June 16, 2019 in his home. He was born January 16, 1993 the son of Randy and Sherry Kyer. Kerry is survived by his parents, Randy and Sherry Hardy of Freeport; his son, Benjamin Jennings; two daughters, Emma Jennings and Francesca Blessing; two brothers, Randy and Christopher Hardy; two half brothers,...