Obituaries

Sep 20, 2026

Merle Lee Rudisill, 94, of Brodhead, Wisconsin, formerly of Red Oak, Illinois, passed away, Sunday September 20, 2026, at Dimensions Living Monroe. Merle was born July 31, 1932, in Kent, IL., the son of Vernon and Ethel (White) Rudisill. Merle married Shirley Paxton on June 15, 1963. Mrs. Rudisill passed away December 5, 2019. Mr. Rudisill proudly served his county...

Sep 18, 2026

June M. Moring, 99, of Baileyville, passed away, Friday September 18, 2026, at FHN Mercyhealth. June was born January 9, 1927, in Florence Station, the daughter of Ernest and Helen (Dickman) Krusey. June married Wayne Moring June 9, 1945, in Freeport. Wayne passed away April 16, 2015. June farmed alongside Wayne for many years. She was a member of Prairie...

Sep 17, 2026

Sep 16, 2026

In Loving Memory of Jeniffer Spiers

Jeniffer Spiers, a beloved mother, grandmother, daughter, sister, aunt, and dear friend, passed away unexpectedly on September 16, 2026, leaving behind a lifetime of love and cherished memories.

Jeniffer was born on December 1, 1975, in Freeport, Illinois, to Thomas Slater Jr. and Donna Hampton. She was a loving and devoted mother whose greatest joy was...

Sep 15, 2026

Tracey Kay Neels, 64 of Freeport, Il, passed away Tuesday September 15, 2026 at University of Iowa Hospital, Iowa City, IA . She was born January 16, 1962 in Freeport, Il, the daughter of Calvin and Barbara (Shenberger) Thompson.

Tracey married Brian Neels October 4, 1980 at St. John’s United Church of Christ, Freeport, Il; Brian passed away February 21, 2021.

Tracey...

Sep 15, 2026

Carroll H. (Gilly) Gillingham, 86, of Freeport, IL., passed away peacefully on September 15, 2026, in Freeport, IL. Carroll was born the son of Floyd and Myra (nee Bender) on April 15, 1940, in Richland County, WI.

Carroll married the love of his life, Sandra (nee DeVries) on June 23, 1962 at Baileyville Baptist Church and together they raised four wonderful...

Sep 14, 2026

Vicki L. Klecker, 73, of Lena, Il, passed away, Monday September 14, 2026, at Javon Bea Hospital-Riverside. She was born May 30, 1953, in Freeport, Il, the daughter of Wayne G. and Donna E. (Bear) Nelson. She was a 1971 graduate of Freeport High School. She married her best friend, Terry Kleckler on August 31, 1994 in Gatlinburg, TN.

Vicki spent...

Sep 12, 2026

Jason "Jake" Quintero, 53, of Freeport, IL, passed away Saturday September 12, 2026. He was born June 11,1973 in Freeport, IL, the son of Ronald and Bobbi (Busekros) Quintero, Sr.

Jason worked in the construction trade. He was a free spirit, loved the outdoors and spending time among his family and friends.

Jake is survived by his son, Jacob Quintero-Welch; his father,...

Sep 11, 2026

REFLECTIONS OF LIFE

A Time To Be Born:

Verner Mae Lucas-Williams was born April 1, 1940 to Maudie Band Mister Mose Ford in Forrest City, Arkansas and was later raised by James & Maudie B. Piggues until her adulthood.

A Time To Live:

Verner joined church at an early age. She attended & graduated from Forrest City, Arkansas public School.

As a girl she worked...

Sep 9, 2026

In Loving Memory of Timothy (Tim) Bryce Roethlisberger



Tim, Mr. Timmy to a very select few, age 38, left this world far too soon, September 9th, leaving behind a whole lot of people who loved him, a lifetime of memories, and probably a few things he was supposed to clean up.



He was a loving son, a loyal friend, a proud dog...

Sep 9, 2026

Josie Koester, 86 of Freeport, passed away Wednesday, September 9, 2026 peacefully surrounded by her children. Josie was born on December 1, 1939 in Orangeville, Illinois to Alois Moest Sr. and Rosa (Berlinger) Moest. She married Milton Koester on February 20, 1960, in Freeport. She was a 1957 graduate of Orangeville High School. Josie obtained her beautician license and was...

Sep 6, 2026

Jason James Bourne, 56, formerly of Freeport, passed away, Sunday September 6, 2026, Jason was born April 30, 1970, in Freeport, the son of William and Pamela (Hasken) Bourne. He attended Lincoln School in Freeport and Dakota High School. As a boy he liked to go fishing with his dad and big brother, Chad, and sit around the campfire. Jason...

Sep 2, 2026

Life Reflection

Rev. Frank Richard Bullock Jr. passed away on September 2nd, 2026 at Mercy Health Hospital, Freeport, IL.

Frank was born on August 14, 1948 in Oakland California to parents Ruth Wilkerson and Frank Bullock Sr. Frank spent his childhood enjoying school and graduating from Castelmont High School, Oakland CA., in June, 1967. From 1968 - 1971 Frank served in the...

Sep 2, 2026

Opal Odum, 87, of Freeport, IL passed away peacefully, Wednesday, September 2, 2026, at Manor Court, of Freeport. Opal was born in Harrisburg, IL to Joe and Hattie (Tarrant) Odum, the youngest of nine children. Her large family was an important factor throughout her life. She attended Southern Illinois University, and Brescia College in Owensboro, Kentucky. She completed her bachelor's...

Sep 1, 2026

Janice Marie Cain, of Madison, Wisconsin, unexpectedly passed away on September 1, 2026 at the age of 64. Born on March 21, 1962, in Rockford, Illinois, she lived a life marked by curiosity, warmth, and a deep love of learning.

Janice’s dedication to education began early and never wavered. She graduated from Rockford West High School as a LPN. Then went...

Aug 29, 2026

Martha Ann Butler, 81, passed away, Saturday, August, 29, 2026, at Evercare of Edwardsville, Edwardsville, Illinois. She was born January, 15, 1945 in Waco, Texas, the daughter of John P. And Martha L. (Jones) Butler.

Martha participated in Special Olympics. She enjoyed music and singing especially listening to Elvis.

Martha is survived by her brother, John (Sandy) Butler of Forreston, Illinois. Also,...

Aug 28, 2026

Sandra Hunefield, 63, of Freeport, IL, passed away Friday August 28, 2023.  She was born February 28, 1963 in Freeport. IL, the daughter of Gerald and Edie (Haas) Hunefield.

Sandra worked at Micro-Switch.  She was a member of the Freeport Woman's Bowling Association.  She bowled the first 300 (perfect game) for a woman in Freeport, IL history.  

Sandra is survived by...

Aug 28, 2026

Michele Miller, 66, of Freeport, passed away, Friday, August 28, 2026, at Serenity Hospice and Home, Oregon. IL. Service dates and times are pending. 

Aug 27, 2026

Nancy Lee Eliza Beggin, 91, of Freeport, passed away, Thursday, August 27, 2026, at Parkview Home. Nancy was born Nov. 21, 1934 in Dubuque, IA., to Alphonsine (Blommaert) and Leo Steffen. She married James Sherman Beggin, Sr. on June 9, 1956. Nancy attended Immaculate Conception Academy and graduated from Clark College, Dubuque in 1956, majoring in Sociology, with a minor...

Aug 25, 2026

Margaret Ann Christensen

August 25, 2026

Margaret "Marg" Christensen, 76, of Freeport, Stephenson County, IL, was born July 26, 1950, and passed away on August 25th after a short-term battle with cancer. She was preceded in death by her husband, Robert "Bob" Christensen, and is survived by her sons, Kevin Christensen (wife Jen) and Cory Christensen, and her eight grandchildren, Braden, Ryder,...