Obituaries

Sep 1, 2024

William Wilbur Pommerening, 72, of Freeport died Sunday, September 1, 2024 at SSM Hospice Home in Monroe.

He was born April 30, 1952 to Wilbur J. and Audrey (Perdue) Pommerening in Freeport. He graduated from Freeport High School in 1970. He served in the United States Army and Illinois National Guard from 1972-1975,...

Aug 30, 2024

James "Jim" Edward Miller, born on January 19, 1952, in Sterling, Illinois, passed away on August 30, 2024, in Warrensburg, Missouri. He was a proud graduate of Polo High School, having completed his education in 1972. Jim served honorably in the United States Army from 1979 until 1982, embodying a commitment to his country that he carried...

Aug 29, 2024

Robert L. Long, Sr., 71, of Freeport, IL, passed away Thursday August 29, 2024 in his home, surrounded by his family. He was born May 16, 1953 in Elgin, IL, the son of Ronald Long. Robert married Peggy Baal September 12, 1992 in Freeport, Il.Robert worked as a mechanic for Imh Motors and Irving Auto sales. He...

Aug 27, 2024

James W. Aten passed into the arms of Jesus on August 27, 2024 in Freeport, IL. Born November 9, 1931 in Council Bluffs, Iowa to Harry and Gladys Aten; he was the second youngest of seven siblings all of whom predeceased Jim. In his youth he enjoyed competing with his three brothers and the neighborhood gang in...

Aug 27, 2024

Charles Joseph Ulrick Jr., 87, of Freeport, IL passed away Tuesday, August 27, 2024, at Ascension Living Saint Joseph Village in Freeport. He was born May 4, 1937, in Chicago, IL, the son of Charles and Ursula (DeClementi) Ulrick Sr. Charles was a 1959 graduate of the University of Illinois, earning his degree in Engineering & Physics....

Aug 23, 2024

Marlene Lera Fehr, 89, of Freeport, passed away peacefully on Friday, August 23, at Parkview. Beloved wife, mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother, she was born on November 18, 1934, to Lera and Clarence Scheider.

Marlene grew up on a farm near McConnell, in an area so densely inhabited by her relatives that it was...

Aug 23, 2024

Geraldine E. Timmer, 82, of Forreston, IL passed away Friday, Aug 23, 2024. She was born on June 24, 1942 to George and Grace (Johnson) Hessenius. She married Roger Timmer on Sept. 9, 1961 in Baileyville, IL. Roger passed away in 2008. Gerry was a beautician in Forreston and a member of First United Methodist Church of...

Aug 22, 2024

Donna Kay Olsen, 77, of Pecatonica, passed away Thursday August 22, 2024 in her home. She was born April 26, 1947 in Popular Bluff, MO, the daughter of Lester and Billie (Miller) Tackett. Donna married Paul Olsen June 18, 1965 in Monroe, WI. Donna worked in the Harlem High School cafeteria. She was a member of Cedarville...

Aug 21, 2024

Terry Lynn Linker, 72, of Freeport, passed away, Wednesday August 21, 2024 in his home. Terry was born January 12, 1952, in Freeport, the son of Harold L. and Lois (Smith) Linker. Terry married Mary Farringer. He worked at Honeywell for 40 years as an Electronics Technician. Terry enjoyed being in the outdoors, hunting and fishing. He...

Aug 21, 2024

Elizabeth “Betsy” Rachel Linnie Ludewig was born January 22, 1986 to parents Patricia (Nott) and David Ludewig. Betsy was the third child of four to be blessed to Patricia and David. Betsy grew up in Florence Station/Freeport, IL and attended Freeport High School where she was an active member of the swim team and softball team earning...

Aug 20, 2024

Eric Price, 48, of Freeport, IL passed away Tuesday August 20, 2024 in his home. He was born January 4, 1976 in Ruleville, MS, to Franklin and Mary (Robey) Price. Eric married Tonya Williams on January 3, 2003 in Freeport, IL. He was employed at Modern Platting in Freeport, retiring after 22 years of service. Eric enjoyed...

Aug 19, 2024

Janet Marie Meyers, 61, of Forreston, IL passed away Monday August 19, 2024 at home surrounded by her family. She was born March 9, 1963 in Freeport, IL to Herbert and Lorraine (Thobe) Marsh. On April 11, 1992 she married William “Bill” Meyers at First United Methodist Church in Forreston. Janet was employed at FHN Memorial Hospital...

Aug 17, 2024

Jerome H. Schwartz, 88, of Freeport, IL passed away Saturday August 17, 2024 at FHN Memorial Hospital. He was born February 10, 1936 in Danube, MN to Henry James and Florence Rose (Fritz) Schwartz. He attended high school in Danube, Minnesota and 2 years of college at South Dakota State, where he played football, before transferring to...

Aug 17, 2024

JACE JAMES GLASGOW DIED ON 8-17-24 AT HOME. JACE WAS BORN 3-14-2001 IN FREEPORT, IL TO JOSEPH (JOE) AND DANIELLE (DANI) (MIDTHUN) GLASGOW. JACE LOVED HIS FAMILY MORE THEN ANYTHING

ALWAYS LETTING ALL OF US FAMILY KNOW HOW MUCH HE LOVED THEM ESPECIALLY HIS NIECES, JADE AND ROWYN KEISTER, THE PASSION IN HIS ACTION AND...

Aug 16, 2024

Vaida June (Cain) Yelinek, 94, of Leaf River, died Friday, August 16, 2024 at Allure of Pinecrest, in Mount Morris, IL. Vaida was born April 19, 1930 in Adeline, Illinois the daughter of Shelby and Olive (Kretsinger) Cain Sr. She graduated from Leaf River High School class of 1947. On July 8, 1949 Vaida married Delbert E....

Aug 16, 2024

Terrie Lee Fuller, 69, of Freeport, IL, passed away Friday August 16, 2024, in her home surrounded by her family. She was born September 17, 1954, in Peoria, IL, the daughter of Frank and Betty (Schofield) Wolgan. On August 7, 1976, Terrie married the love of her life, John Fuller in Peoria, IL. For over 20 years,...

Aug 16, 2024

Eileen Vera Myers, 76, of Forreston, IL, passed away Friday August 16, 2024 in her home. She was born June 11, 1948 in Clinton, IA, the daughter of Henry and Gertrude (Petersen) Landon. Eileen married Eugene Myers on October 19, 1968 in Clinton, IA. Eugene passed away May 9, 2019. Eileen loved to connect with...

Aug 13, 2024

Reva Brockmeier, 89, of Forreston, IL passed away Tuesday August 13, 2024 in her home. She was born at home on January 31, 1935 in Forreston, IL to Roy and Harriet (Solace) Brockmeier. For 40 years Reva was employed at Economy Fire and Casualty Company.

She is survived by her brother Duane (Michelle)...

Aug 10, 2024

Lula Beth Wooten, 81, of Freeport, passed away, Saturday August 10, 2024, at Liberty Village, surrounded by her loving family. Lula was born December 18, 1942, in Redwood, Mississippi, the daughter of Joseph and Pauline (Sheller) Reddit. Lula married Louie L. Wooten on December 5, 1959. She worked as a bookkeeper for many years in several medical...

Aug 8, 2024

Joseph R Mastroianni Obituary

On August 8th at 12:20 pm, Joseph Mastroianni loving husband, father and grandfather passed away at the age of 79. Joe was born on October 4, 1944, in Nocera Terinese, Catanzaro, Italy. He immigrated to the United States at the age of 8 and was raised by two uncles,...