James "J.D." D. Haas
Dec 9, 2018
James "JD" D. Haas 72 of Freeport died on Sunday December 9, 2018 surrounded by his family. He was born on August 29th, 1946 to Wallace and Shirley (Phillips) Haas. On February 12, 1977 he married Bonnie Buss in Freeport. James was employed at Micro Switch in the tool and die department for 42 years, retiring in 2010. He...
Ida Mae West Prince
Dec 6, 2018
Ida Mae West Prince, 67, of Freeport, departed her earthly life on Thursday December 6, 2018 at Kindred Hospital, Sycamore, Illinois, surrounded by her family. Ida was born September 16, 1951 in Sunflower County in Mound Bayou, Mississippi, to the late Doyle and Ida Lee (McGee) West Prince. She graduated from East High School in Waterloo, Iowa. Ida worked...
Melvin Dale Rackow
Dec 5, 2018
Melvin Dale Rackow, 87, of Freeport, died Wednesday, December 5, 2018 at Presence St. Joseph Home. Melvin was born March 31, 1931 in Stephenson County, the son of Lester and Edna (Kortman) Rackow. He married Vanette L. Myers on September 25, 1949. Melvin farmed the Orangeville area for 60 years. He was a member of Our Redeemer Lutheran Church....
Lois Wagner
Dec 4, 2018
Lois (Heilman) Wagner was an impassioned homemaker, seamstress, chef, baker and knitter. She was the foundation of a strong family, helping people along the way. Many in Freeport have enjoyed her innumerable creations: dresses, sweaters, shawls, mittens, cakes, scarves, stocking caps and clothing alterations. In her formidable years she tenaciously supported her family by volunteering in the PTA and...
Leola E. Schneiderman
Dec 2, 2018
Leola E. Schneiderman, 94, of Freeport, died Sunday December 2, 2018, at Manor Court. Leola was born August 6, 1924 in Stephenson County, the daughter of Daniel and Nellie (Asche) Brinkmeier. She married Kenneth R. Schneiderman on February 1, 1947 in Shannon. Mr. Schneiderman passed away August 14, 2015. Leola was a member of Baileyville Reformed Church. She enjoyed...
Ramadan K. "Don" Sala
Dec 1, 2018
Ramadan K. "Don" Sala, 84, of Freeport, died Saturday, December 1, 2018. Don was born August 8, 1934 in Mborje, Albania, the son of Kadri and Zeynep Sala. Don owned and operated Don's Oasis from December 1970 until his death. When Don wasn't at his restaurant he enjoyed being outdoors. He had a love for many animals. Don was...
Dennis Van Matre
Dec 1, 2018
Dennis Van Matre, 72, of Freeport, died Saturday, December 1, 2018 in his home. Dennis was born October 16, 1946 in Freeport, the son of Homer and Kathryn (Stevens) Van Matre. He married Florence Magdadaro on November 21, 1970. Dennis was a graduate of Freeport High School. Following graduation he went on to serve his country in the U.S....
Edward E. Raab
Nov 29, 2018
Edward E. Raab, 69, of Red Oak, died at home, on Thursday November 29, 2018. Edward was born December 13, 1948 in Freeport the son of Myrnice and Elaine (Rowe) Raab. He married Kim Sullivan August 14, 2013. Edward proudly served his country in the U.S. Army from 1972-1975. He was a truck driver for over 40 years. He...
John R. "Jack" Bushelle
Nov 24, 2018
John R. (Jack) Bushelle 1932 - 2018 John R. (Jack) Bushelle, age 86, died November 24, 2018. Born June 9, 1932 in Freeport, the son of Ralph and Eleanor (Bloom) Bushelle. He graduated from Aquin High School in 1950. Married Marjorie Kuehl in Freeport on June 27, 1953 at St. Joseph Church. He was employed by Intercity Box Co....
Kyle Anthony Andrews
Nov 23, 2018
Kyle Anthony Andrews, 28, resident of Walter Lawson Home in Loves Park died Friday November 23, 2018. He was born January 30, 1990 in Madison, WI the son of Kenneth and Mary Kay (Pittsley) Andrews. Kyle is survived by his parents, grandmother Joan Harris, brother Joshua Andrews, sister Jordan Andrews and cousins, aunts and uncles. He is preceded in...
Mario Sabini
Nov 22, 2018
Mario Sabini, 70, of Freeport, died at Kindred Hospital in Sycamore, Illinois on November 22, 2018 after an extended illness. Mario was born in Avezzano, Italy on September 11, 1948. He immigrated to the United States when he was a child. He lived at St. Vincent Home for children in Freeport, Illinois until he became an adult. Mario worked...
Sherman F. Hodgson
Nov 22, 2018
Sherman F. Hodgson, 86, of Dakota, IL, died Thursday November 22, 2018 at FHN Memorial Hospital. He was born September 18, 1932 in Freeport, IL, the son of Clarence and Agnes (Judd) Hodgson. He married Marilyn Green October 7, 1955 in Rockton, IL. Sherman owned and operated Hodgson Electrical for many years. He served in the U.S Navy from...
Duane H. Smith
Nov 21, 2018
Duane H. Smith died Wednesday, November 21st at Liberty Village Nursing Home. He was born January 29th, 1935 in Lanark, Illinois to Jacob and Ethel (Rogers) Smith. He graduated from Lanark High School in 1952 and married Patricia A. Murphy on June 17th, 1956 at Hanover Methodist Church. They were married for 62 years. Duane was employed at Roger's...
Sally J. Koch
Nov 21, 2018
Sally J. Koch, 68, of Lanark, IL died Wednesday November 21, 2018 at Pearl Pavilion in Freeport. She was born September 12, 1950 in Freeport, IL, the daughter of Lester and Mabel (Johnson) Kielman. Sally married Eugene Koch July 31, 1987 in Clinton, IA. Sally worked at Forreston State Bank, Carroll County Courthouse, Economy Fire and Casualty, and Freeport...
Andrew 'Andy" B. Offenhiser
Nov 19, 2018
Andrew B. "Andy" Offenhiser, 92, of Freeport died November 19, 2018 in Manor Court of Freeport. He was born May 28, 1926 in Palo Alto, California the son of Paul L. and Edith C. (Wise) Offenhiser. Mr. Offenhiser served in The United States Navy during WW II. He attended the University of Illinois and was a member of SAE...
Lavern H. Blair
Nov 15, 2018
Lavern H. Blair, 92, of Freeport died Thursday November 15, 2018 at Stephenson Nursing Center. Lavern was born on a farm in Stockton, IL on November 30, 1925 to Glenn and Gladys (Keast) Blair. He grew up in Lena where he attended school and graduated high school in 1943. During his high school years he delivered the Freeport Journal...
Donald R. Hess
Nov 14, 2018
Donald Richard Hess, 93, of Freeport died Wednesday November 14, 2018 at Presence St. Joseph Home in Freeport. He was born March 16, 1925 to Charles and Venice (Williams) Hess. Donald married Helen Lukitis on July 29, 1950 in Rockford. On September 26, 1987 Donald married Anna O'Rourke in Freeport. Donald served in the Navy during World War II....
Valeria E. Bollon
Nov 11, 2018
Valeria E. Bollon, 98, of Freeport, died Sunday November 11, 2018 at Pearl Pavilion in Freeport. She was born September 28, 1920 in Freeport, IL, the daughter of Edwin and Emma (Patch) Hornbogen. She married Albert Bollon August 20, 1940 in Freeport, IL; he died April 25, 1989. Valeria worked for Micro Switch and Burgess Battery. She enjoyed bowling...
Josie F. Arjes
Nov 4, 2018
Josie F. Arjes, 100, of Forreston, died Sunday November 4, 2018 at Lena Living Center. She was born March 1, 1918 in Kenosha, WI, the daughter of John and Ethel J. (Blanchard) Feltman. Josie married Plummer A. Arjes on May 21, 1940 in Cedar Rapids, IA by Rev. V.C. Grant; he died December 26, 2001, To this union was...
Steven Craig Sorn
Nov 1, 2018
Steven C. Sorn, 65, passed away, peacefully at his home on November 1, 2018. He was born on September 29, 1953 in Freeport, the son of Jack Newmiller and Sandra (Cole) Newmiller. Sandra later married Robert Sorn who adopted Steve and raised him as his son. Growing up, Steve lived in Lanark, Freeport, Muscatine, IA, and Ottawa, IL, graduating...
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