Obituaries

Llewelyn G. Kenneke

Llewelyn G. Kenneke

Mar 22, 2017

Llewelyn G. "Lee" Kenneke, 88, passed away Wednesday, March 22, 2017, after a brief illness. Born at home, on April 14, 1928 in Kohler, Wisconsin, Lee was preceded in death by his parents, Louis and Wilma Kenneke, his brother Delmar Kenneke, an infant sister, Darlene Kenneke, and infant grandson, Andrew Lee Lehman He attended a one-room school house in...

Kenneth E. Lenoir

Kenneth E. Lenoir

Mar 22, 2017

Kenneth Eli Lenoir died Wednesday March 22, 2017 at FHN Memorial Hospital. He was born August 15, 1934. He was the fourth child of twelve children born to Eli Allen Lenoir and Romania Dallas Lenoir. He married Carolyn McGee into the Lenoir family on December 16, 1963. He treasured her profoundly and lovingly called her "Baby Doll." Kenney, as...

Richard G. Ivanhoff

Richard G. Ivanhoff

Mar 21, 2017

Richard George Ivanhoff, 92, of Freeport, died Tuesday March 21, 2017 at FHN Memorial Hospital. He was born September 1, 1924 in Lead, SD, the son of Martin and Hilda May (Richards) Ivanhoff. He married Estelle Buell January 12, 1947 in Belvidere. Richard was a U.S. Navy Veteran during WWII in the North Atlantic. He moved to Freeport in...

Marvin L. Ludwig

Marvin L. Ludwig

Mar 20, 2017

Marvin L. Ludwig, 86, of Forreston, died Monday March 20, 2017 at Polo Rehabilitation and Health Care Center. He was born March 19, 1931 in Forreston, IL, the son of Jacob and Wilhelmina "Minnie" (Harrenstein) Ludwig. Marvin was a member of Forreston Reformed Church. He enjoyed antique farm equipment, airplanes, steam engines, and NASCAR. Marvin is survived by two...

Robert A. Koppes

Robert A. Koppes

Mar 18, 2017

Robert A. Koppes, 91, of Freeport, died Saturday March 18, 2017 at Parkview Home. He was born June 15, 1925 in Dubuque County, IA, the son of Eldred and Beryl (Boner) Koppes. He was a graduate of the University of Iowa. He worked as an aeronautical engineer. Robert is survived by his brother Charles L. Koppes of Auburn, WA;...

Dr. Kenneth Lincoln Turner

Dr. Kenneth Lincoln Turner

Mar 17, 2017

Dr. Kenneth Lincoln Turner, 92, of Overland Park, KS, went to be with the Lord and his beloved wife Fay on March 17, 2017. Ken was born on Feb. 12, 1925, in Cornell, IL to Irwin and Lola Turner. Ken graduated from Cornell High School in 1944 where he gained confidence from his achievements in academics, drama, and sports....

Edna E Viel

Edna E Viel

Mar 17, 2017

Edna E. Viel, 95, of Freeport passed away Friday March 17, 2017 at Pearl Pavilion. She was born December 10, 1921 in Orangeville IL to Ammon and Sarah (Stamm) Moyer. Edna Paul Welt. She later married George Viel on August 31, 1974. George died January 11, 1976. Mrs. Viel worked at the Newell Company for 25 years. She was...

Isabelle Silvia Mathiot

Isabelle Silvia Mathiot

Mar 16, 2017

Isabelle Silvia (Cary) was born December 28, 1922 at Global Hospital in Freeport, IL, the daughter of Wilbur and Elizabeth Cary. She went through eight grades at Ridott School; graduated from Leaf River High School in 1940; and later graduated from Freeport School of Beauty. She liked roller skating and ice skating, bike riding, 4H sewing, embroidering, playing dominos,...

Charlotte E. Bourne

Charlotte E. Bourne

Mar 15, 2017

Charlotte E. Bourne, 94, Of Freeport passed away March 15, 2017 at Pearl Pavilion in Freeport. She was born October 23, 1922 in Mt. Carroll, IL the daughter of Jospeh and Lillian (Delp) Patton. Charlotte was married to the late Donald Bourne. She was employed by Sears-Roebuck. Charlotte is survived by her sister Norma Rosen of Sun City, AZ;...

Mary "Betty" E. Holmes

Mary "Betty" E. Holmes

Mar 15, 2017

Mary "Betty" E. Holmes, 87, of Freeport, died Wednesday March 15, 2017 at the New Glarus Home, New Glarus, Wisconsin. Betty was born June 26, 1929 in Morocco, Indiana, the daughter of Wilbur and Wilma (Conn) Deardurff. She married Joe D. Holmes on June 2, 1956 in Morocco, Indiana. Mr. Holmes passed away March 23, 1997. She worked for...

Donna May Dahm Sabin Kortemeier

Donna May Dahm Sabin Kortemeier

Mar 15, 2017

Donna May Dahm Sabin Kortemeier, 91, of Freeport, died Wednesday March 15, 2017 at FHN Hospital. Donna was born February 5, 1926 in Freeport, the daughter of Alvin and Elizabeth (Brew) Dahm. She was married to Robert P. Sabin who preceded her in death in 1975. Donna then married Stanley Kortemeier who died in 1992. She attended Freeport Mennonite...

Malaysia Kolette Wade

Malaysia Kolette Wade

Mar 14, 2017

Malaysia Kolette Wade of Davenport, IA departed this Earthly Life on March 14, 2017 at University of Iowa Stead Family Children's Hospital in Iowa City, IA, surrounded by her family. Malaysia was born to Carl Horde and Rolshanda Wade at Swedish American Hospital in Rockford, IL on December 28, 2016. Malaysia was a bundle of joy for the short...

Verla June Briggs

Verla June Briggs

Mar 11, 2017

Verla June Briggs, 89, of Freeport, died Saturday March 11, 2017 at Manor Court. Verla was born August 3, 1927 in Creston, Iowa, the daughter of Roy and Jessie (Hatten) Miller. She married Burdette "Burt" Briggs on May 10, 1947. She was a member of Faith United Methodist Church where she was in the church choir and also taught...

Gail Mary Grabins

Gail Mary Grabins

Mar 10, 2017

Gail Mary Grabins, 68, of Adeline, passed away after a courageous battle with cancer on Friday March 10, 2017 at Serenity Hospice and Home, Oregon. Gail was born August 27, 1948 in Montague, MA. the daughter of Robert W. and Ann A. (Stangvila) Bergquist. She married Garry Grabins on April 25, 1970 in Orange, MA. Gail was a teacher...

Eldora M. Sanders

Eldora M. Sanders

Mar 6, 2017

Eldora M. Sanders, 93, of Freeport, died Monday March 6, 2017 at Parkview Home. Eldora was born October 3, 1923 to Frank and Elizabeth (Buske) Scheider on their family farm near Lena, Illinois. On November 7, 1942 she married John Sanders in the parsonage of St. John's Lutheran Church in Lena. Mr. Sanders passed away August 27, 2001. Eldora...

Curtis L. Diemer

Curtis L. Diemer

Feb 27, 2017

Curtis L. Diemer, 90, of Freeport, died Monday February 27, 2017 in his home. Curtis was born March 28, 1926 in Dakota, Illinois, the son of Vernon and Mary (Christensen) Diemer. He served during the Korean War for the U.S. Army. Curtis married Sharon Patterson on April 11, 1953, in Dubuque, Iowa. He farmed the Orangeville area until 1985;...

Merle Leroy Mellen

Merle Leroy Mellen

Feb 25, 2017

Merle Leroy Mellen, 79, of Freeport, passed away peacefully on Saturday, Feb. 25, 2017 at his son's home in Haskins, Ohio. He was born Oct. 16, 1937 in Freeport to Arnold and Frances (Phillips) Mellen. He married Sandra Jean Munz on March 18, 1961. He served as a military policeman in the U.S. Army from 1961-1963, while stationed in...

Tyrone Taylor

Tyrone Taylor

Feb 21, 2017

Tyrone Taylor, 75, of Freeport passed away February 21, 2017 in his home. Tyrone was born July 23, 1941 to Booker and Francis (Jones) Taylor. He served in the Air Force. Tyrone worked as a landscaper in Louisiana and California. He is survived by his four brothers; Renard Taylor, Gregory Taylor, Andre Taylor and Desmond Taylor; and three sisters...

Clarence Laverne Sneek

Clarence Laverne Sneek

Feb 20, 2017

Clarence LaVerne Sneek, 82, passed away Monday morning, February 20, 2017 surrounded by his family. He was born November 14, 1934 in Forreston, the son of Evert and Nellie (Wubbena) Sneek. Clarence graduated from Forreston High School in 1952. He served in the Army from 1954 to 1956, stationed in Munich, Germany. He married the love of his life...

Karl G. Klipping

Karl G. Klipping

Feb 15, 2017

Karl G. Klipping, 64, passed away February 15, 2017 in his home after a brief battle with cancer. He was born March 23, 1952 to Robert and Margery Klipping. After graduating from Forreston High School as an Illinois State Scholar, he completed an Associate of Science degree at Highland Community College in Freeport. He married Christine Malott at Forreston...