Arnold C. Schramm
Dec 16, 2018
Arnold C. Schramm, 80, of Freeport, died Sunday, December 16, 2018 in Manor Court. Arnold was born March 12, 1938 in Stephenson County, the son of LeRoy and Gladys (Deemer) Schramm. He married Alta Wachter on June 4, 1961 in Stockton, Illinois. Arnold was a member of First Lutheran Church. He enjoyed hunting, gardening and following the Chicago Cubs....
Donald W. Timms
Dec 16, 2018
Donald W. Timms, 93, of Freeport, died Sunday, December 16, 2018 at Manor Court in Freeport. He was born August 24, 1925 in Freeport to William and Etta (Britch) Timms. On August 22, 1948 he married Betty Branton in Freeport. Donald served in the Navy during World War II from 1942-1943 while being stationed at Seeadler Harbor on Manus...
Naomi E. Nord
Dec 15, 2018
Naomi E. Nord, 91, of Freeport, died Saturday December 15, 2018 in Manor Court in Freeport. Naomi was born March 25, 1927 in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, the daughter of Johnson M. and Blanche E. (Craig) Nimlos. She married Donald L. Nord on January 21, 1950 in Waupaca, Wisconsin. Mr. Nord died May 17, 1983. She was a teacher in Park...
Yvonne "Bonnie" Bade
Dec 15, 2018
Yvonne "Bonnie" Bade, Cedarville, died December 15, 2018 at the age of 83. She was born on September 26th 1935 in Puerto Rico to Victor and Mary Dickson Auffant. She was a direct descendent of the Clingman Family, 1837 settlers north of the village. For 62 years she was the wife of Jim Bade, current president of the Cedarville...
Oscar "Ozzie" Stambaugh
Dec 13, 2018
Ozzie Stambaugh, age 94, of Freeport, passed away peacefully Thursday, December 13, 2018 at Liberty Village. He was born on April 30, 1924 in Richland Center, Wisconsin, the son of Charles and Ella (Jesse) Stambaugh. He graduated from Richland Center High School. He was a veteran of the U.S. Army and served his country during World War II in...
Marilyn M. Krell
Dec 13, 2018
Marilyn M. Krell, 92, of Freeport, died Thursday December 13, 2018 at Presence St. Joseph Home. Marilyn was born March 20, 1926 in Freeport, the daughter of Kenneth and Marjorie (Howe) Hoak. She married Joe Engles in 1945; she then married Darius Krell in Dubuque, Iowa, in 1958. Mr. Krell passed away in 1981. She worked at the Lanark...
Paula A. Moring
Dec 11, 2018
Paula A. (Quies) Moring, 54, of Freeport, died Tuesday, December 11, 2018 in her home surrounded by her family. Paula was born January 30, 1964 in Freeport, the daughter of Rodney and Patricia (Orlandi) Quies Sr. Paula married Jeff L. Moring October 20, 2001. Paula owned and operated P.J.'s Stephenson Street Station for 14 years. She was a member...
Lucretia "Mae" Smith
Dec 10, 2018
Lucretia 'Mae' Smith, 84, of Freeport died Monday, December 10, 2018 at Stephenson Nursing Center. She was born February 27, 1934 in Shullsburg, WI the daughter of Thomas and Eileen (Palfrey) Mullen. Lucretia married Alfred J. Smith on July 19, 1952 in Shullsburg. She was employed at House of Fabrics and later at Micro Switch. She was a member...
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...
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