Obituaries

Clydie Mae Hughes

Clydie Mae Hughes

Jan 22, 2019

Clydie Mae Hughes, 83 of Freeport, Illinois, beloved wife of Sammie Lee Hughes, mother, grandmother, was called to her heavenly home on Tuesday, January 22, 2019 from Presence St. Joseph Nursing Center. She was the daughter of the late Clyde and Lottie Mae Veasley. Born on February 2, 1935 in Durant, Mississippi. Clydie was employed at Structo in Freeport...

Steven N. Boettner

Steven N. Boettner

Jan 18, 2019

Steven Neal Boettner, age 67, went peacefully to be with the Lord on January 18, 2019 surrounded by his loving family. Now reunited with his daughter, Faith Alison and mother, Gladys Boettner in heaven. Steven was born on March 16, 1951 in Freeport, IL. He graduated High School at Freeport High in 1969. Steven started a career path as...

Paul Eugene Leopold

Paul Eugene Leopold

Jan 17, 2019

Paul Eugene Leopold, 83, of Freeport, died peacefully, Thursday January 17, 2019. Paul was born November 15, 1935 in Freeport, IL, the son of Paul and Gertrude (Cary) Leopold. He married Marilyn Bigelow on August 27, 1955 at St. Joseph Catholic Church in Freeport. Paul was a member of St. Thomas Aquinas Catholic Church. For many years, he would...

Joan C. Hunziker

Joan C. Hunziker

Jan 16, 2019

Joan C. Hunziker, 83, of Freeport died Wednesday January 16, 2019 at FHN Memorial Hospital. She was born January 10, 1936 in Dixon, IL to Frank and Velma (Kuntzleman) Carr. Her father was a WWII Navy Veteran that served on the USS Columbia and Purple Heart recipient. On December 15, 1956 she married Richard Hunziker in Leaf River, IL....

Leonard F. Hose

Leonard F. Hose

Jan 14, 2019

Leonard F. Hose, 84, of Shannon, died Monday, January 14, 2019 at FHN Memorial Hospital. Leonard was born July 19, 1934 in Pine Creek Township (Ogle County), Illinois, the son of Frederick and Verna (Lohr) Hose. Leonard married Phyllis Good on September 23, 1960 in Mt. Morris. Leonard proudly served his country in the U.S. Army. He farmed for...

Esther L. Kuntzelman

Esther L. Kuntzelman

Jan 14, 2019

Esther was born to William and Zelda Saxby on December 11, 1929 at Humboldt, Iowa. Esther was the oldest of six siblings; Donald (Sandy), Freeport, Bill Jr., Albert, WI., Wilma (Wally) Kilker, Forreston, Eugene Paul (Libby) San Diego, CA, and John (Delaine) MN. Esther married Charles Sydney Kuntzelman on March 30, 1962. Children are Jeannine Arlene Williams of Mesa,...

M. Rebecca Pearson

M. Rebecca Pearson

Jan 13, 2019

M. Rebecca(Becki) Pearson 47 was born on November 9, 1971 in Freeport, IL to Ms. Merry Melody(Hayward) Liburd and the late Sidney L. Pearson Sr. She departed this earthly life Sunday, January 13, 2019 surrounded by family and friends. Rebecca received her formal education in the public-school systems of Freeport graduating in 1989 from Freeport High school. Shortly after...

Willie B. Jordan Jr.

Willie B. Jordan Jr.

Jan 13, 2019

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James R. "Jim" Elmer

James R. "Jim" Elmer

Jan 11, 2019

James R. "Jim" Elmer, 73, of Freeport, died Friday, January 11, 2019 from complications following a stroke he suffered in late October. Jim was born December 19, 1945 in Monroe, Wisconsin, the son of Fred and Flora (Bowles) Elmer. He married MaryAnn Byrnes Brinkmeier on May 20, 1989. Jim had a big heart and would do anything to help...

Kyson P. Sabin

Kyson P. Sabin

Jan 11, 2019

Kyson P. Sabin, 3 months and 6 days, of Freeport died Friday January 11, 2019. He was born October 5, 2018 in Monroe, WI to Chris Sabin and Kristen Munson. Kyson is survived by his parents; grandparents Wayne Munson, Karla Munson, Tracey Montoya and Terry Sabin; and his brother Kainen Sabin. He is preceded in death by his great...

John "Johnny" L. Wittfield

John "Johnny" L. Wittfield

Jan 9, 2019

On October 25, 1959, John "Johnny" L Wittfield was a precious gift to Stella Wittfield. He was born in East Prairie, Mo. He departed his earthly life on January 09, 2019. John L like to work with his hands, he was a mechanic for many people around town. He also was one of the well known DJ's around town....

Christine O. Bell

Christine O. Bell

Jan 8, 2019

Christine Odelia Bell, 86, of Freeport, IL left this earthly life on Tuesday January 9, 2019 at her home surrounded by her children. She was born October 14, 1932 in Galva, IL to the parents of Cleveland and Cleota Warden. She was a CNA for many years. She was also an avid church goer. She served as a musician...

Vicki S. Smith

Vicki S. Smith

Jan 6, 2019

Vicki S. Smith, 57, of Freeport died January 6, at University of Wisconsin Hospital, Madison, Wisconsin. She was born December 14, 1961 in Carbondale, Illinois the daughter of Audrey C. Smith. Vicki had a passion for Needle Pointing and her stuffed animals, especially her teddy bears. She was also an avid collector of decorative ornaments. Before becoming ill, she...

Beth Hanson Alberts

Beth Hanson Alberts

Jan 5, 2019

Beth Hanson Alberts August 20, 1920 ~ January 5, 2019 Beth Hanson Alberts, 98, passed away on January 5, 2019, in Freeport, IL. She was born August 20, 1920, in Malad, Idaho, a daughter of Leo Rees and Marie Elizabeth Hanson. Beth moved to Ogden in 1931, graduated from Ogden High School, and attended Weber State College. She was...

Charles F. Svihlik

Charles F. Svihlik

Jan 1, 2019

Charles F. Svihlik, 77, of Forreston, passed away peacefully in his home on January 1, 2019. Charles was born on May 5th, 1941 to Frank and Lydia (Barta) Svihlik in Chicago, Illinois. He graduated from Proviso East in 1959. Charles married the love of his life, Marianne, on October 28th, 1963 in Oak Park, Illinois. Their love brought into...

Velda R. Wichman

Velda R. Wichman

Dec 31, 2018

Velda R. Wichman, 97, of Freeport, passed away Monday December 31, 2018 in the Stephenson Nursing Center. Velda was born September 28, 1921 in Carroll County, Illinois, the daughter of Walter and Ethel (Kantlehner) Busch. She married Henry L. Wichman on October 17, 1943 in Pearl City, Illinois. Mr. Wichman died July 12, 1983. Velda worked at Union Dairy...

Linda L. Brown

Linda L. Brown

Dec 29, 2018

Linda L. Brown, 72, of Freeport. died Saturday, December 29, 2018 at FHN Memorial Hospital. Linda was born August 11, 1946 in Freeport, the daughter of Leroy and Lola (Shockey) Shipp. Visitation will be 11:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. Saturday January 5, 2019 at Burke Tubbs Funeral Home. Burial will be in City Cemetery. A memorial has been established...

Anna L. Nelson

Anna L. Nelson

Dec 28, 2018

Anna L. Nelson, 95, of Freeport, died Friday December 28, 2018 in her home surrounded by her loving family. She was born November 21, 1923 in Brooklyn, NY, the daughter of William and Carmela (Carbone) Ghuiro. Anna married Francis Nelson March 17, 1946 in Brooklyn, NY; he died August 29, 1975. Anna worked at Newell Co. for 23 years...

Dennis Russell Lower

Dennis Russell Lower

Dec 27, 2018

Dennis Russell Lower, 59, of Walker, Iowa, and formerly of Leaf River, passed away peacefully on Thursday, December 27, 2018 after an extended illness at FHN Memorial Hospital. Dennis was born December 9, 1959 in Freeport, the son of Clarence and Ruth (Reed) Lower. Following in his father's footsteps he was a livestock dealer in Wisconsin, Iowa, Missouri, and...

Vivian "Vicky" Shaw

Vivian "Vicky" Shaw

Dec 26, 2018

Vivian "Vicky" Shaw, 92, departed this earthly life December 26, 2018 at home surrounded by her family. Born Vivian Sims on August 23, 1926 in Little Rock, AR to Rev. Louis Sims Sr. and Mamie (Walter) Sims. Vivian accepted Christ at an early age in Little Rock, AR. In 1992 she joined Mount Carmel Missionary Baptist Church under the...