Lottie M. Harrell
Mar 21, 2018
Lottie M. Harrell, 86, of Freeport died Wednesday, March 21, 2018, at her home, surrounded by loved ones. Lottie was born June 24, 1931, in Jackson, Mississippi. The only child of Otha Robinson and Nettie Coofer, she married Grant Harrell on June 6, 1949 in Freeport, Illinois. To that union, eight children were born. She was a member of...
Marjorie Mae Brose
Mar 21, 2018
Marjorie Mae Brose, 94, of Freeport, died Wednesday, March 21, 2018 at Manor Court. Marjorie was born July 11, 1923 in Freeport, the daughter of Cash R. and Rosetta (Hoppe) Eells. Marjorie married Ernest F. Brose; he died February 24, 2005. She worked as a clerk for the U.S. Bankruptcy Court. She was a member of First Lutheran Church,...
Helen L. Moore
Mar 17, 2018
Helen L. Moore, 88, of Freeport, passed from this life on March 17, 2018 at Pearl Pavilion: A Premier Rehab & Healing Center in Freeport, IL. Helen was the daughter of Albert, Sr. and Mary Eva Smith, and was born June 7, 1929 in St. Louis, MO. To this union were born Helen's brother Albert, Jr. and Helen's twin...
Allan H. Genandt
Mar 16, 2018
Allan H. Genandt, 85, of Forreston died March 16, 2018 at FHN Memorial Hospital. He was born August 18, 1932 to Louis and Lena (Runte) Genandt. On October 3, 1953 he married Rhowena (Kilker) in Forreston. Allan served in the U.S. Army during the Korean War from 1953-1955. He was a member of North Grove Evangelical Church and the...
Delos V. Shaw
Mar 11, 2018
Delos V. Shaw, 91, of Freeport, died Sunday, March 11, 2018 at Presence St. Joseph. Delos was born September 23, 1926 in Elizabeth, Illinois, the son of Verle and Sadie (Krell) Shaw. Mr. Shaw served in World War II for the U.S. Army. Delos was preceded in death by his parents, and brother, Bruce. Private family services will be...
Jenlyn "Jean" Luedeking
Mar 10, 2018
Jenlyn Jean Luedeking, 82, of Freeport, passed away peacefully, Saturday March 10, 2018 at home. Jean was born the daughter of Guy and Isabelle Stocks and grew up in Freeport. Jean graduated from Freeport High School in 1953. Jean then went on to attend Northern Illinois University where she obtained her Bachelor's and Master's degree. She began her teaching...
Mark D. Kielsmeier
Mar 10, 2018
Mark D. Kielsmeier, 50, of Freeport, died Saturday March 10, 2018 surrounded by his loving family. He was born December 26, 1967 in Freeport, IL, the son of Duane and Barbara (Deethardt) Kielsmeier. Mark worked for UPS. He was a huge fan of the band The Who, and the Chicago Cubs. He enjoyed sports, playing softball, and reading. Mark...
Gary Martin Swalve
Mar 8, 2018
It is with deep sadness that we announce the death of Gary Martin Swalve of Tucson, Arizona, who passed away on Thursday, March 8, 2018, at Northwest Memorial Hospital in Tucson following complications from a heart procedure. He was the young age of 71. Gary was born on January 28, 1947, in Freeport, IL, to Shirl and Burdelle "Dolly"...
Clint Darrell Jamison
Mar 3, 2018
Clint Darrell Jamison was born on February 5, 1965 in LePanto, AR, to Napoleon and Bonnie Beth (Freeman) Jamison. He departed this life on March 3, 2018 at 3:51 P.M. in Madison, WI at UW Hospital. Clint graduated from Freeport Senior High School in 1983 and was employed by various employers throughout the Freeport area. He enjoyed bringing laughter...
Stuart E. Dailey
Mar 3, 2018
Stuart E. Dailey, 76, of Freeport, died Saturday March 3, 2018 at Manor Court of Freeport, with family by his side. He was born March 21, 1941 in Rockford, IL, the son of Harry and Mildred (Morick) Dailey. He married Sharon Hammond September 14, 1963; she died October 21, 2004. Stuart enjoyed hunting, fishing, traveling, and spending time with...
Todd R. Kryder
Feb 27, 2018
Todd R. Kryder, 68, of Rockford, died February 27, 2018 at Rockford Memorial Hospital. He was born July 6, 1949 in Freeport, IL, the son of Harold and Joyce (Reed) Kryder. Todd is survived by his mother Joyce (Arthur Sachse) Kryder of New Richmond, WI; brother, S. Reed (Sandi) Kryder of Canal Fulton OH; sister, LuAnn Kryder of Freeport,...
Julian L. Young Jr.
Feb 23, 2018
Julian l. Young, Jr., 23, of Rockford, died Friday February 23, 2018. He was born December 25, 1994 in Freeport, IL, the son of Julian L. Young Sr. and Rochelle D. Myles. Julian is survived by his father Julian L. Young Sr.; mother, Rochelle D. Myles; his son, Julian Young III; eight brothers; and three sisters. Funeral services will...
Jack H. Myers
Feb 22, 2018
Jack H. Myers, 90, of Freeport, died Thursday, February 22, 2018 at Presence St. Joseph Center. Jack was born April 28, 1927 in Freeport, the son of Harry L. and Margaret (Roche) Myers. Jack was educated in the Freeport School District, and graduated from Marquette University in Milwaukee, WI. Jack was a World War II U.S. Army Veteran. He...
Paul "Brady" Bruce
Feb 22, 2018
Paul L. "Brady" Bruce, 63, of Freeport, died Thursday February 22, 2018 at FHN Memorial Hospital. He was born October 27, 1954 in Freeport, IL, the son of Percy and Roberta (Burkhart) Bruce. Paul married Cherri Betts August 30, 1975 in Freeport, IL; she died March 31, 1999. Paul was previously employed by Thermos, Micro Switch, Lena Builders, Sauer...
Edward C. Brooks Jr.
Feb 21, 2018
Edward C. Brooks Jr., 86, of Freeport, died Wednesday, February 21, 2018 in his home. Ed was born July 17, 1931 in Freeport, the son of Edward C. and Berniece (Myers) Brooks Sr. He married Mary B. Hess on April 19, 1952 in Monroe. Mary died November 21, 2005. Ed was a member of St. Thomas Aquinas Catholic Church....
David L. Fonda
Feb 21, 2018
David Lawrence Fonda, 70, of Freeport, died Wednesday February 21, 2018 in his home. He was born December 4, 1947 in Oak Park, IL, the son of Charles and Dorise (Landbeck) Fonda. He married Linda Tracy June 13, 1970 in Janesville, WI. David is survived by his wife Linda Fonda of Freeport, IL; two daughters, Rachael (Luigi) Fonda-Franceschina of...
Lenard Parks
Feb 17, 2018
Lenard Parks, 79, of Freeport, died Saturday, February 17, 2018 at Presence St. Joseph. Lenard was born September 20, 1938 in Marianna, Arkansas, the son of John H. and Bertha (Randall) Parks. He married Bessie Allen on November 6, 1956 in Forrest City Arkansas. Lenard was a member of Mt. Calvary Church of God in Christ. He worked for...
Dorothy Louise Albert
Feb 17, 2018
Dorothy Louise Albert, 91, of Freeport, died Saturday, February 17, 2018 at Stephenson Nursing Home. Dorothy was born October 9, 1926 in Stephenson County, the daughter of Ulrich and Lena (Schneeberger) Ruf. She married Harold G. "Bud" Albert October 13, 1951 in Rock Grove, Illinois. Bud and Dorothy farmed the family land south of Freeport for many years. Mr....
Michael A. Upmann
Feb 15, 2018
Michael A. Upmann, 64, of Freeport, died Thursday, February 15, 2018 in his home. Michael was born June 5, 1953 in Freeport, the son of Louis and Mary (Bonjour) Upmann. He worked as a cheese maker for Dorman Cheese Company for many years. Michael was a member of St. Joseph Catholic Church in Apple River. He enjoyed following the...


