Robert "Tackie" Peterson Jr.
Jan 25, 2018
Robert Lee Peterson Jr. departed this life on January 24, 2018 at his home here in Freeport, IL. Robert was born on August 3, 1951 to Robert and Lizzie Peterson in Tunica, Mississippi. His father preceded him in death. Robert move from Chicago, IL to Freeport, IL to be cared for by his family during his illness. Robert, known...
Obadiah "Opie" J. Mcgee Jr.
Jan 24, 2018
Obadiah "Opie" J. McGee Jr., 51, of Freeport, Illinois, departed his earthly life on Wednesday, January 24, 2018 in his home. Obadiah was born April 12, 1966, in Freeport, to Izola (West Prince) McGee and Obadiah McGee Sr. He was raised by his loving grandmother, Ida Lee Prince. He graduated from Freeport Senior High School in 1984, and attended...
George L. Martens
Jan 18, 2018
George L. Martens, 85, of Forreston, died Thursday January 18, 2018 at Presence St. Joseph Home. George was born February 22, 1932, the son of William and Sophie Greenfield. George was adopted by Henry and Maggie Martens. He was a 1950 graduate of Forreston High School. George served in the U.S. Army from August 7, 1952 to August 7,...
Janice "Jan" L. Geary
Jan 13, 2018
Janice L. "Jan" Geary, 79, of Freeport, Illinois went to her eternal home Saturday, January 13th 2018 with loved ones by her side. Jan was born July 17th, 1938, the daughter of Wales and Ruth (Waterbury) Geary. She grew up in Lanark with her sisters Lorene Roberts, Pat Franey and Diane Pauley. Jan was a member of the Lanark...
Helen L. Peacock
Jan 12, 2018
Helen L. Peacock, 88, of Freeport, died Friday, January 12, 2018 in her home. Helen was born July 1, 1929 in Cuba City, Wisconsin, the daughter of Walter and Greata (Todd) Peacock. She worked at Crum and Forster for 43 years. Helen served in the U.S. Army from 1949-1952 during the Korean War. She had a great love of...
Rose Marie Hilton
Jan 10, 2018
On Wednesday January 10th, 2018, our beloved Rose Marie Hilton was granted her angel wings, she was surrounded by her loved ones. Rose was born in Rockford, IL on February 28, 1943 to Stokey and Rose Lee Stephens. She accepted Christ at an early age and was a member of Pilgrim Baptist Church under the leadership of Pastor E.H.E...
Willie Gaines
Jan 10, 2018
Willie Gaines, 54, of Freeport, died Wednesday, January 10, 2018 in his home. Memorial services will be 1:00 P.M. Friday January 19, 2018 at Burke Tubbs Funeral Home. Please sing Willie's guestbook and share a memory at www.burketubbs.com
Patricia P. Wells
Jan 10, 2018
Patricia P. Wells, 78, of Freeport, died Wednesday, January 10, 2018 at FHN Memorial Hospital. Pat was born June 12, 1939 in Lockport, Illinois, the daughter of Bernard J. and Lorraine (Sisson) Ward. She was a 1957 graduate of Lockport High School, 1959 graduate of Joliet Junior College and a 1961 graduate of University of Illinois. She began her...
Charles M. Roodhouse
Jan 7, 2018
Charles M. Roodhouse, 98 years old, died Sunday January 7, 2018 at Manor Court, Freeport. Charles was born June 10, 1919, in White Hall, Illinois, to parents Henry Benjamin and Avis (Moulton) Roodhouse. Charles was married for 36 years to Jeanette Walter whom he married in Carrolton, Illinois, in 1941. On May 5, 1979, Charles married Phyllis (Hettinger) Stocker...
Maurice "Morrie" J. Bronkema
Jan 1, 2018
Maurice J. "Morrie" Bronkema, 81, of Forreston, died Monday January 1, 2018 in his home. Morrie was born September 19, 1936 in Fulton, Illinois, the son of John and Shirley (Drury) Bronkema. Mr. Bronkema married Judith A. Noordhoff July 19, 1958. Judith passed away May 2, 1993. He then married Pat Schoel on May 21, 1994. Morrie was Manager...
Duane Thomas Kloepping
Dec 28, 2017
Duane Thomas Kloepping Age 46, passed away suddenly from heart failure Thursday, December 28, 2017. Duane was born March 11, 1971 in Freeport, IL, the son of Thomas Kloepping and Larry Bilgri Ellison. He graduated Freeport High and worked at Lender Tree Service, Park Hills Nursing Home, and Wal-mart. He was married to Sara (Kloepping) DeWall for ten years...
Eddie Lee Chest
Dec 28, 2017
Eddie Lee Chest, 79, of Coralville, IA, died December 28, 2017. Funeral Services will be 1:00 P.M. Saturday January 6, 2018 at Faith For Miracle Deliverance and Worship Center in Freeport. Burial will be in Chapel Hill Memorial Gardens. a memorial has been established in his memory.
Shirley Ann Coffman
Dec 27, 2017
Shirley Ann Coffman, 77, of German Valley, IL, beloved wife of Ralph Coffman, went to be with her Lord and Savior on December 27, 2017 at Serenity Hospice, Oregon, in the presence of her family. She was born on December 14, 1940 in Marshfield, WI, the daughter of Ralph and Laura (Zopfi) Bolen. After raising four children, Shirley turned...
Ruth Kramer Richards
Dec 25, 2017
Ruth Kramer Richards, 93, of Forreston, died Monday December 25, 2017 at DeKalb Rehab and Nursing Center. She was born December 11, 1924 in Centralia, IL, the daughter of James and Fannie (Bryan) Richards. She married Emmet Kramer October 14, 1942 in Kirksville, MO; he died in January of 1974. Ruth and her husband farmed the family farm in...
Marilyn "Mandy" E. Woods
Dec 24, 2017
Marilyn E. "Mandy" Woods, 94, of Freeport, died Sunday December 24, 2017 at Parkview Home. Marilyn was born October 18, 1923 in Freeport, the daughter of Donald W. and Esther (Dresser) Phillips. She married Warren C. "Buck" Woods on October 24, 1942. Mr. Woods passed away February 14, 1984. Marilyn was a member of Grace Episcopal Church where she...
Eleanor C. Brubaker
Dec 23, 2017
Eleanor C. Brubaker, 96, of Freeport died Saturday December 23, 2017 at Stephenson Nursing Center. She was born July 29, 1921 the daughter of Edward and Edith (Neuberger) Hoebel. On March 16, 1946 she married Kenneth Brubaker in San Diego, CA. Kenneth died December 1, 1996. She was employed at Bankers Mutual Life for many years. Eleanor was a...
Laverne A. Stubbe
Dec 22, 2017
LaVerne Alvin Stubbe, 93, passed from his earthly home to his glorious one in heaven on Friday, December 22, 2017. LaVerne was born May 6, 1924 at Browntown, Wisconsin, the son of Clarence L. and Alvina (Schmerse) Stubbe. On July 29, 1944 LaVerne married Betty Jane Wittbecker in Lena, Illinois by Pastor L. H. Beto. His wonderful, loving wife...
Marvin Lee Mays
Dec 20, 2017
Marvin Lee Mays aka "Plute" Age 67, Left his earthly home early Wednesday morning, December 20 at 12:30 a.m. in Freeport Memorial Hospital, Freeport, Illinois. Marvin was surrounded by his wife, daughter and sister-in-law. Marvin was born in New Madrid, Missouri to W.Conner and Gracie Hicks Mays on August 15, 1950. To this union, Marvin had two brothers and...
Tony Sciutto
Dec 20, 2017
Tony Sciutto, 94, of Freeport, died Wednesday December 20, 2017 at Presence Nursing Center in Freeport. He was born September 25, 1923 in Wenona, IL, the son of Rosario and Frances (Bravata) Sciutto. He married Lorene Lenz December 24, 1942 in Freeport, IL. Tony attended Orangeville High School. He served in the US Army from February 1943-September 1945. He...
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