Alfred "Gene" Eugene Burton
Jan 29, 2026
Alfred Eugene Burton
July 24, 1924 – January 29, 2026
Freeport, IL
Alfred Eugene “Gene” Burton, age 101, of Freeport, IL passed away peacefully with family by his side on January 29, 2026. Gene was preceded in death by his parents John Franklin Burton and Emily Voce Dyer Burton, his wife Joann Jacobs Burton, as well as his beloved daughter Sharon. He was...
James Gale
Jan 28, 2026
Former Freeport Fire Chief James Gale dies at 93
James D. Gale, who served as chief of the Freeport First Department from 1989 to 1993, passed away Jan. 28 at Parkview Home, after a lengthy illness.
He is survived by his wife, Patricia (Althof) of Freeport, son Kevin of Wilton Manors, Fla., and daughter Tanya Wetherbee (Wade) of Colorado Springs, Colo. He...
Ruth I. Martz
Jan 27, 2026
Ruth I. Martz, 89, of Freeport, IL, passed away Tuesday January 27, 2026 in her home. She was born November 7, 1936 in Freeport, IL, the daughter of William and Florence (Sager) Thruman. Ruth married Richard Martz on April 22, 1955 in Shannon, IL. Richard passed away March 15, 2018. In her free time she enjoyed gardening, sewing, and cooking.
She...
Terry Lee Fisher
Jan 24, 2026
Terry Lee Fisher
Terry Lee Fisher, 85, of Freeport, Illinois, passed away on January 24, 2026, after a brave battle with cancer. Terry attended Freeport High School before serving his country in the United States Army and the Illinois Army National Guard. He began his military service in October 1960 at Fort Ord, California, where he trained as a Heavy Weapons...
Carol Frances Wolfe
Jan 23, 2026
Carol Frances Wolfe, 90, of Freeport, IL, passed away Friday January 23, 2026 at FHN Memorial Hospital in Freeport, IL. She was born September 19, 1935 in Polo, IL, the daughter of Clarence and Edna (Honberger) Lang.
Carol married Gene Wolfe on July 21, 1956 at St. Mark’s Lutheran Church in Polo, IL; Gene passed away May 17, 2025. She was...
Rod Singleton
Jan 21, 2026
Rod Singleton, age 68, beloved husband to Rhonda (nee Knutson) and father to Hunter, entered his heavenly home on January 21, 2026. He was a cherished son-in-law to Glenda and Chester Knutson (deceased) and brother-in-law to Darrell Knutson. Rod brought joy and laughter to all those he was around.
He touched the lives of his sisters, Rhonda Trevino, Roxanne Russell, and...
Mark Anthony McClain
Jan 19, 2026
Mark Anthony McClain, 54, of Freeport, IL, passed away January 19, 2026 in Rockford, IL. He was born February 1, 1971 in Freeport, IL, the son of Lucies McClain and Rose Ann Kennedy. Funeral services will be 11:00 A.M. Friday, February 6, 2026 at Faith Center, Rev. Michael Sowell officiating. A visitation will be held from 9:00 A.M. until the...
Marcia M. Zimmerman
Jan 19, 2026
Marcia M. Zimmerman, 89, of Freeport, IL, passed away Monday January 19, 2026, at FHN Hospital, surrounded by her loving family. She was born March 4, 1936, in Lena, IL, the daughter of H. Leo and Helen (Gentz) Hayes. During childhood, her family moved from Lena to Freeport. Marcia attended Freeport area schools. As a young adult, she worked at...
Michael A. Campbell
Jan 18, 2026
Michael A. Campbell, 62, of Freeport, IL, passed away Sunday, January 18, 2026 in his home. He was born December 16, 1963, in Wabash, IN, the son of Stephen and Carol (Cleaver) Campbell. On April 19, 2011, he married Monique Myers in Las Vegas, NV. Mike enjoyed Nascar, bowling, tinkering in the garage and house, working on cars, and taking...
Donna J. Dwyer
Jan 17, 2026
Donna J. Dwyer, formerly of Freeport, Illinois, passed away on Saturday, January 17, 2026, in the loving arms of her Savior, Jesus Christ, and surrounded by the deep love at Beehive Homes in Oregon, Wisconsin.
Donna was born on August 28, 1943, in Freeport, the daughter of Daniel and Amy (Geise) Heilman. She graduated from Freeport Senior High School in 1961....
Mavis Eileen Clark
Jan 14, 2026
Obituary for Mavis Eileen (Earnest) Clark
One of Mom’s favorite sayings was to get up when you wake up before God changes his mind. On January 14, 2026, God decided to call Mom home to heaven, and we know she is rejoicing with our dad, her parents, relatives and friends that went before her. May you have a glorious reunion in...
Joan (Erskine) Wootan
Jan 11, 2026
Joan Wootan died after a struggle with dementia on January 11, 2026 at Clarissa Cook Hospice House in Bettendorf, IA, on her 97th birthday. She was born on January 11, 1929, in Chicago, IL to George Erskine and Erma (Robertson) Erskine. She attended The Avery Coonley School through 8th Grade and graduated from Downers Grove High School in 1946. Joan...
Allen James Gillette
Jan 10, 2026
Allen James Gillette, 93, of Freeport, IL, passed away Saturday January 10, 2026, at the William S. Middleton Memorial Veterans Hospital in Madison, WI. He was born October 19, 1932, in Cedarville, IL, to the late Floyd J. and Edna R. (Kryder) Gillette. Allen served in the United State Navy during the Koren War from 1952-1956. He married Sylvia Irene...
Miriam Henrietta Ruth Reimnitz
Jan 8, 2026
Miriam Henrietta Ruth Reimnitz, age 94, of Freeport, Illinois, passed away peacefully at her home on Thursday, January 8, 2026.
She was born on August 30, 1931, in St. Louis, Missouri, to Otto and Ottilie (Thraum) Reimnitz. St. Louis was always home to Miriam, a place she loved deeply and spoke of often. Her affection for the city, its people, and...
Philip William Bardell
Jan 3, 2026
Philip “Phil” William Bardell, Sr., was born in Freeport, Illinois, on April 14th, 1928, to Philip J. Bardell and Bertha (Isabelle LaMar) Bardell. He passed away at home on January 3rd, 2026, surrounded by family. His wishes to donate his earthly body to science will be honored.
He had fond memories of attending Eder School, a one room school in Stephenson...
Ronald K. Dornink
Jan 3, 2026
Ronald K. Dornink, 92, of Freeport IL, passed away on January 3rd surrounded by family. He was born on September 27, 1933 in Buckeye Township at his grandparent’s home. He was the son of Galen and Lera (Griffen) Dornink. Ronald was married to Dona (Meyer) on August 28, 1954.
Ronald graduated from Dakota High School in 1951. In high school he...
Andrew J. Dominick
Jan 2, 2026
Andrew “Andy” J. Dominick, 62, of Orangeville, IL, passed away Friday, January 2nd, 2026, surrounded by his family at St. Mary’s Hospital in Madison, WI. He was born October 18th, 1963, in Freeport, IL, the son of Daniel and Norma (Rockow) Dominick. Andy graduated from Freeport Senior High School in 1981. He enlisted in the United States Air Force in...
Bryson Ja'Bar Busch
Jan 1, 2026
Bryson “B” Busch, age 8, passed away peacefully on January 1, 2026, surrounded by the love of his family.
Bryson was truly one of a kind—inside and out—with a heart made of pure gold. He had a way of instantly connecting with people; once you met him, you loved him. His smile could light up any room, and his laugh was...
Mary F. Taylor
Dec 31, 2025
Mary F. Taylor, 94, passed away Wednesday, December 31, 2025, at Parkview Homes. Mary, daughter of Carl & Nina (Weir) Eckwert, was born on October 21, 1931, in Davenport, IA.
Mary graduated from Immaculate Conception Academy and attended Marycrest College.
She married Jerome Taylor on June 27, 1953, at St. Paul the Apostle in Davenport, IA.
Mary was employed with School District 195...
Linval I. Wilson
Dec 28, 2025
Linval Isaiah Wilson, 74, of Freeport, Illinois, passed away peacefully on Sunday, December 28, 2025, at Freeport Memorial Hospital, surrounded by love, comfort, and care.
Born on April 4, 1951, in Kingston, Jamaica, Linval was the youngest of six siblings. From an early age, he carried with him a deep appreciation for family, friendship, and togetherness; values that guided him throughout...
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