Janice M. Ackerman
May 5, 2026
Janice M. Ackerman, 86, of Freeport, IL died May 5, 2026 at Brookdale Memory Care in Middleton, Wisconsin, after battling dementia for several years. She was the daughter of Frank and Marjorie (Shippy) Ackerman. Born Sept 12, 1939, at her parents’ home in Freeport. She graduated from Dakota High School in 1957 and went to work immediately at Micro Switch...
Larry G. Miller
May 3, 2026
Surrounded by his family, Larry G.Miller, of German Valley, ended his journey on Earth on May 3, 2026, with complications from a brain bleed. He had a life well-lived.
He and Kay (Yeagle) Miller were married January 10, 1970 and celebrated 56 years together. Surviving are his loving family, wife Kay; daughter Colleen; and granddaughter Danica Presli Fong, whom he was...
Vera M. Johnson
May 2, 2026
Vera M. Johnson, 98, of Forreston, passed away, Saturday May 2, 2026, Provena St. Joseph Center. Vera was born on December 18, 1927, in Ogle County, the daughter of Jacob and Minnie (Harrenstein) Ludwig. She married Leander LeFevre on September 23, 1947. Mr. LeFevre passed away on August 17, 1964. She then married Leo E. Johnson on October 7, 1972....
Alice May (Koning) Truckenmiller
Apr 28, 2026
Alice May (Koning) Truckenmiller, 96, died peacefully in her sleep at Huntington Place in Janesville, WI, while dear ones stood watch.
On May 16, 1929, Alice was the second child born to Helen (Kraft) and Aaron Koning, who would later add seven more siblings to the family. Alice started her education at the one-room South Side Elementary School in preparation for...
Earlene Kay Vondran
Apr 23, 2026
Earlene Kay Vondran, 72, of Freeport, passed away on Thursday, April 23, 2026, after a courageous 20+ year battle with cancer, surrounded by her loving husband and daughters.
Earlene was born on July 12, 1953, in Freeport, Illinois, to Earl and Dorothy (Smith) Brandenburg. She graduated from Stockton High School in 1971 and went on to marry the love of her...
Sandra E. Turner
Apr 18, 2026
Sandra Elaine Turner, 88 of Freeport, IL, loving wife, mother, and grandmother passed away on April 18, 2026. She was born in Baileyville, IL, on July 22, 1937, to Louis and Ruth (McCray) Kiser. She graduated from Freeport High School in 1955. She married James Turner on December 10, 1955. Together they raised four children.
They farmed the family farm in...
Beverly Marie Taylor
Apr 17, 2026
Beverly Marie Taylor
Sunrise, July 19, 1936 - Sunset, April 17, 2026
Beverly was born in Freeport, Illinois to Oather (Sr.) and Ines Taylor, the third of eight children, later becoming a family of nine children after the adoption of a little girl.
Beverly grew up on Freeport’s east side, attending St. Paul’s Baptist Church where her mother served as music director.
Gentle, outgoing,...
Robert James Fleischer
Apr 17, 2026
Robert James Fleischer, 71, of Freeport, passed away, Friday April 17, 2026, at Javon Bea Hospital, Rockford, after suffering from complications of pneumonia. Robert was born February 11, 1955, in Freeport, the son of Kenneth P. and Helen E. (Boelkes) Fleischer. Robert graduated from Freeport High School in 1973 and went on to graduate from Northwood University in Midland, MI.,...
Pastor Wesley L. Spengler
Apr 17, 2026
Pastor Wesley L. Spengler, 92, of Freeport, went to be with His Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on Friday April 17, 2026, at Manor Court. Wesley was born February 11, 1934, in Rochester, IL, the son of William J. and Marie Louise (Ferreira) Spengler. Wesley married Carole L. Podeschi on February 26, 1956, in Taylorville, IL. Wesley proudly served his...
Hon. Barry R. Anderson
Apr 15, 2026
The Honorable Barry R. Anderson, 81, of Freeport, IL passed away on April 15, 2026 from the effects of Alzheimer’s disease, ending a life well lived. He was born in Chicago on June 11, 1944, to Vincent and Virginia Anderson. He graduated from Lane Tech High School in Chicago in 1962, where he was a star athlete, quarterbacking his football...
Terriona M. Jackson
Apr 14, 2026
Terriona M. Jackson passed away on April 14, 2026, in Freeport. She was born on January 27, 1996, to Terrence M. Jackson and Alfreda E. Shaffer.
Terriona was a member of the First Church of God in Christ in Freeport, IL. She was a Freeport Pretzel graduate of the Class of 2014 and was very athletic, playing on the softball, basketball...
Dale F. Ruthe
Apr 13, 2026
Dale F. Ruthe, age 99, of Baileyville, IL went to be with the Lord on April 13, 2026, upon his death at home. Dale was born on May 17, 1926, in a rural home in Stephenson County, IL, the son of Fred and Rena (Meiners) Ruthe. On August 15, 1948, he married Martha A. Meier. She passed away on July...
Delores E. Freese
Apr 12, 2026
Delores Elnora Freese was called home to be with her lord and savior on Sunday, April 12th, 2026. She was born in Rockford, IL on July 9, 1944, to Gerald and Ella (Wenger) Wise.
She married Marvin W. Freese on September 25, 1965, in Rock City, IL. They had nearly 47 years together when he passed away on July 20, 2012....
Essie B. Simmons
Apr 11, 2026
Essie B. Simmons (née Jarrett), 81, of Freeport, IL departed this earthy life on April 11, 2026. She was born on September 11, 1944, in Rockford, IL to Willie R. and Bessie Ree Jarrett.
She attended West High School in Rockford, IL. She was employed by National Lock for 25 years until it relocated and Provena St. Joseph Center prior to...
Joy Ann Spaulding
Apr 11, 2026
Joy Ann Spaulding (née Desrosiers), 71, of Freeport, Illinois, passed away on April 11, 2026.
Born on December 26, 1954, in Burlington, Vermont, Joy lived a life centered on home, family, and the simple joys that brought her happiness. She was a devoted homemaker and mother, whose care and presence shaped the lives of those around her.
Joy lived a life of...
Marvin E. Harris
Apr 11, 2026
Marvin Eugene Harris, 84, received his angel wings on April 11,2026 with his wife and daughter by his side holding his hands. Marv fought 11 long years against Parkinson’s. Born February 3,1942 in Rockford IL. Son of Theodore & Gladys Harris.
He graduated from Freeport High School in 1962 and served in the National Guard. Marv worked at Gambles, Leo’s Gas...
Thomas L. Cox
Apr 7, 2026
Thomas (Tom) L. Cox passed away on April 7, 2026, in Madison, WI. He was born on July 7, 1950, in Warren, IL to LaVerne D. and Berniece I. (Kohl) Cox.
As a child, Tom lived on the family farm until he was 16 when the family moved to Warren, IL. Tom was a 1968 graduate of Warren High School. He...
David Gerard Nilles
Apr 6, 2026
David Gerard Nilles, age 87, passed away peacefully on April 6, 2026. He was born on December 14, 1938, in Dubuque, Iowa, to Eugene and Marcella (McPoland) Nilles.
Dave proudly served his country in the United States Army from 1958 to 1964 and went on to build a dedicated career as a journeyman wireman with the I.B.E.W. He was also a...
Geoffrey L. Symanek
Apr 5, 2026
Geoffrey Lynn Symanek, 75, of Freeport, Illinois, passed away peacefully on Sunday, April 5th, Easter Sunday.
Born and raised in Freeport, Geoffrey was a proud member of the community throughout his life. He attended Freeport High School, where he played football and developed a lifelong love of sports. He went on to pursue his passion for the arts, earning his Bachelor...
Robert Smith
Mar 27, 2026
Robert Wayne Smith (known as Smitty, RW, and Bob), 88, died of natural causes on Friday, March 27, 2026, at Oregon Living and Rehabilitation Center in Oregon, Illinois, where he had lived since the summer of 2023.
Bob was born on September 10, 1937, in a farmhouse in Brookville Township, outside Forreston, Illinois, to John Everett Smith and Helen Elizabeth Bergan.
He...
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