Michael J. Schaaf
Mar 25, 2025
Michael (Mike) J. Schaaf, age 71, of Dakota, IL passed away on Tuesday March 25, 2025. He was born on May 17, 1953 to Vincent Sr, and Florence Schaaf in Dodgeville, WI. Mike was married to Suzanne (Arn) Schaaf forty-five years prior to her passing in 2021.
Mike worked as a backhoe operator for the city of Freeport Water and Sewer...
Eugene "Gene" Pannkuk
Mar 24, 2025
Eugene "Gene" Pannkuk, 88, passed away, Monday March 24, 2025. Eugene was born on December 23, 1936, in Buffalo Center, IA to Minert and Sadie (Ruter) Pannkuk. He graduated from Shannon High School in 1954. After school he enlisted into the US Army where he served as a sergeant. After his time in the service he came home to help...
Daniel G. Olson
Mar 21, 2025
Daniel G. Olson, 58, passed away at home on March 21, 2025, surrounded by loved ones.
Dan was born on April 16, 1966, to Karolyn (Shaver) Olson and Ervin Olson in Lancaster, Wisconsin. He grew up in Freeport, Illinois, graduated from Freeport High School (1984) and Beloit College (1988). He worked his entire career with Keurig/Dr Pepper.
Dan was a devoted husband,...
Janet Werntz
Mar 21, 2025
On Friday, March 21, 2025, our dear Janet Werntz; wife, mother, grand-mother, great-grandmother, aunt, sister, and friend, went home to be with Jesus. A graduate of Freeport High School, Janet left quite a legacy on the town and in the lives of all who knew her. Born in Winnipeg, Canada, on February 17th, 1950, Janet and her family moved to...
Richard Lewis Linden
Mar 20, 2025
It is with profound sadness that we announce the passing of Richard Lewis Linden on March 20, 2025. Richard was born in Freeport, Il on August 22, 1978 to Richard and Sandra Linden. Richard was a cherished member of our family and will be deeply missed. For many years, Richard worked in sales and marketing. He was exceptional in that...
LaVerne Mittelsteadt
Mar 20, 2025
LaVerne Mittelsteadt, 89, of Freeport, IL, passed away Thursday March 20, 2025 at Manor Court with his family by his side. He was born August 5, 1935 in Shullsburg, WI the son of Willam and Florence (Bird) Mittelsteadt. On July 20, 1957 he married Betty Wickland in Nora, IL. LaVerne worked in maintenance, beginning his career at Structo in Freeport...
Dorothy D. Whitson
Mar 19, 2025
Dorothy D. Whitson, 90, of Freeport, passed away, Wednesday March 19, 2025, at FHN Memorial Hospital. Dorothy was born February 5, 1935, in Freeport, the daughter, of Eilery M. and Minnie (Kuhl) Runkle. Dorothy married William A. Whitson March 21, 1954, in Kent, IL. Mr. Whitson passed away July 6, 2007. Dorothy was a member of North Grove Church, Eagles...
Joann Jacobs Burton
Mar 18, 2025
Joann Jacobs Burton, age 93, of Freeport, IL and Sun City, AZ passed away peacefully March 18, 2025, surrounded by family. Joey, as she was affectionately known, was preceded in death by her parents Julius Brown and Irene Rau Brown, her brother Don, and her first husband, Curt Jacobs. She was born in Horicon, WI on November 26, 1931.
She is...
Donna Mae Plock
Mar 18, 2025
Donna Mae Plock died peacefully on March 18, 2025 in Freeport, Illinois at the age of 89.
Donna was born on June 17, 1935 in German Valley, Illinois to Thomas H. and Anna M. (Fuls) Willemssen. She graduated from Pleasant Prairie Academy in 1953. Donna married Robert Plock on January 28, 1956. She was employed as a receptionist for Dr. Griffith,...
Linda Kay Pinter
Mar 14, 2025
Linda Kay Pinter, 66, of Freeport, IL, passed away Friday March 14, 2025 at Allure of Pinecrest in Mt. Morris, IL. She was born August 27, 1958 in Rockford, IL, the daughter of John Jr. and Ilene (Buskhol) Mailand. Linda married Leonard Pinter on June 11, 1977 at the United Brethren Church in Rockford, IL. She was the past President...
Atif A. Odeh
Mar 14, 2025
Atif Amin Odeh, 59, of Lanark, IL, passed away peacefully on March 14, 2025. He was born on October 10, 1965, in Palestine, to Amin Odeh and the late Fatimah Odeh.
Atif was a visionary, a leader, and a legend. He built a highly successful business from the ground up, pouring his heart, intelligence, and relentless work ethic into making it...
Julie Ann Callos
Mar 11, 2025
Julie Ann Callos 64 of Freeport, Il went to be with the lord on March 11,2025 peacefully at home.
Julie was born April 23,1960 in Chicago Il to Adelbert and Alice Simandl. Julie enjoyed her job of 23 years as a supervisor of many departments at Walmart. She was a big supporter of The Children’s Miracle network through Walmart. She was...
Beth Barton
Mar 11, 2025
Beth Y. Barton, 69, of Freeport, IL, went to be with her Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ on Tuesday, March 11, 2025. She was born April 16, 1955, in Twin Falls, Idaho to Alwin and Helen Reimnitz. She was married to her husband of 47 years, David Barton, in Bismarck, North Dakota on August 5, 1977.
Beth taught Language Arts at...
Wade Edward Blaser
Mar 10, 2025
WADE EDWARD BLASER
Wade E. Blaser, devoted husband and father, passed away peacefully on March 10th, 2025 at the age of 67. Wade was born on October 25th, 1957 to Bob and Charmaine Blaser. He graduated from Pearl City High School and became a lifelong auto mechanic, the best around. He shared 43 wonderful years with the love of his life,...
Homer F. Meiers Jr.
Mar 4, 2025
Homer F. Meiers Jr., a devoted family man, passed away on March 4, 2025, at the age of 90 in Freeport, Illinois. He was born on December 29, 1934, in Rockford, Illinois, and spent his life dedicated to his family.
A skilled tool and die maker, Homer was employed for an impressive 42 years at Micro Switch and Honeywell. His commitment...
James J. Peters
Mar 3, 2025
James J. Peters of Freeport, IL died March 3, 2025 at Winn Prairie in Freeport, IL. He was born in Fond du Lac, WI on February 3, 1942. He was the son of Wilbert and Helen (Miller) Peters. Jim’s early life was spent on his father’s livestock farm. He graduated from Goodrich High in 1959. He then attended Wartburg College,...
Vicki Lynn Heeren
Mar 3, 2025
Vicki Lynn Heeren was born February 26, 1945, in Freeport, Illinois, to Gordon (Tony) and Hazel (Earnest) Heisler. She passed away five days after her 80th birthday. Vicki graduated from Freeport High School and was a proud Pretzel. Over the years Vicki worked as an Activity Director for the Stephenson County Nursing Home. She also worked at Rothstein's, JK Salon...
Virginia Allen Sanders
Feb 26, 2025
Sis. Virginia Allen Sanders was born August 28, 1955, in Forrest City, Arkansas to the late James Ishmon, Sr. and the late Annie M. (Allen) Ishmon. Sis. Virginia Allen Sanders departed this earthly life on Wednesday, February 26, 2025, surrounded by her family. Virginia will be truly missed by her family and friends.
Virginia accepted the Lord, Jesus Christ at an...
Nancy (Porter) Smith
Feb 20, 2025
Nancy Porter Smith – Obituary
Nancy Porter Smith was the daughter of Robert & Lucille Porter born October 17, 1934 in Lima, Ohio. Graduated from Purdue University with a Bachelor of Science in Home Economics in 1956. Married to Bob Crawford for 43 years; predeceased by her parents, son Stephen Smith, step grandson Shaun Bradbury, and step daughter Cindy Bradbury. Survived...
Maureen Kornfeind
Feb 18, 2025
Maureen “Reenie” (McGinnis) Kornfeind, 62, of Freeport, went home to Our Lord on February 18, 2025, after a lengthy battle with cancer.
She was born on October 21, 1962 to Lawrence and Charlotte (Rademaker) McGinnis, the youngest of five children.
She attended Freeport Catholic Schools and graduated from Highland Community College. She worked for several years as a legal secretary and for...
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