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Frederic B. "Fritz" Gill

Frederic B. "Fritz" Gill

Sep 25, 2014

Frederic Boyd "Fritz" Gill, 84, of Freeport died Thursday, September 24 at The Monroe Clinic Hospital, Monroe. He was born August 4, 1930, in Freeport, the son of Brook F. and Roberta (Emrich) Gill. He attended Freeport schools and graduated from the University of Wisconsin, Madison, where he was a member of Theta Delta Chi Fraternity, and ROTC. An...

Irene B. Undieme

Irene B. Undieme

Sep 22, 2014

Irene B. Undieme, 98, of Freeport, died Monday September 22, 2014 at FHN Memorial Hospital. She was born February 19, 1916 in Plevena, MT, the daughter of Reed and Anna Markwardt. She married Jack Undieme on October 3, 1938; he died March 18, 1963. Irene worked at Micro Switch for 25 years, retiring in 1981. She was a member...

Philip E Wiegmann

Philip E Wiegmann

Sep 20, 2014

Philip E. Wiegmann, 92, of Freeport, died, Saturday, September 20, 2014 at FHN Memorial Hospital. He was born on April 28, 1922 in Freeport, the son of Charles and Blossom (Phillips) Wiegmann. Phillip worked at Micro Switch for 18 years and at the Freeport Jr. High School for 15 years. He married Doris McCarville on January 6, 1945 in...

Marie Ackerman

Marie Ackerman

Sep 19, 2014

Marie S. Ackerman, 92, of Freeport, died Friday September 19, 2014 at FHN Memorial Hospital after a brief illness. She was born August 7, 1922 in Stephenson County, IL, the daughter of Frank and Ella (Schleich) Klever. Marie married Edwin Ackerman January 25, 1947 in Freeport, IL; he died May 10, 1993. Marie was a farm wife, homemaker and...

Ebil "Evil" Ellis

Ebil "Evil" Ellis

Sep 19, 2014

Ebil "Evil" Ellis, 94, of Freeport, made his transition from this earthly life to eternity, Friday September 19, 2014 after a long illness. He was born March 22, 1920, in West Mississippi, the son of Pearl (Bruce) Ellis and Roy Ellis. He married Hazel Obera King on October 27, 1941 in Freeport., and they shared 57 years of matrimony;...

John Sharelis

John Sharelis

Sep 16, 2014

John attended Chicago Public Schools and graduated from Lindblom High School. He was employed by A.T.&T for 42 years. Before and after retirement John was an avid amateur bowler, gardner and all-around home maintenance and fix-it man. He married Aldona Sabel in Chicago. They lived most of their married life in Chicago and Evergreen Park. John and Aldona moved...

Taylor Rice Jr.

Taylor Rice Jr.

Sep 12, 2014

Taylor Rice "Uncle Mane", Jr. 69 of Freeport died Friday in his home. He was born March 5, 1945 in Charleston, Mississippi, the son of Taylor and Sallie (Skyes) Rice, Sr. Before moving to Freeport, Mr. Rice lived in Hayti, Missouri., Detroit Michigan and later Milwaukee, Wisconsin. Mr. Rice was employed by School District 145 for 17 years. On...

John E. Pollack

John E. Pollack

Sep 11, 2014

John E. Pollack, 82, of Freeport, died Thursday September 11, 2014 at FHN Memorial Hospital in Freeport. He was born February 8, 1932 in Winnipeg, Canada, the son of Louis and Rosalie (Ondrus) Pollack. John worked for the Stephenson County Sherriff Office for 20 years. He served in the Royal Canadian Air Force during the Korean Conflict, as well...

Doyle Raymer

Doyle Raymer

Sep 9, 2014

Doyle Raymer, 83, of Freeport, was called home to heaven Tuesday September 9, 2014 at Stephenson Nursing Center. He was born October 17, 1930 in Paragould, Arkansas, the son of Earl and Lily (Barr) Raymer. On January 7, 1978 he married Susan Morton in Freeport. During the Korean conflict, Mr. Raymer served with the United States Navy. Doyle was...

Lucille Corman

Lucille Corman

Sep 6, 2014

Lucille R. Corman, 97, a resident of Stephenson Nursing Center died Saturday at F.H.N. Memorial Hospital. Lucille was born October 26, 1916 in Freeport, Illinois the daughter of John and Margaret (Greier) Popp. She married Vernon "Mike" Corman. He preceded her in death on June 28, 1996. Mrs. Corman was a member of First Lutheran Church. Mrs. Corman is...

Sandra "Sandy" Diane Moyer-Dyson

Sandra "Sandy" Diane Moyer-Dyson

Sep 4, 2014

Sandra "Sandy" Diane Moyer-Dyson, 67, of Orangeville, died Thursday September 4, 2014 in her home surrounded by her family. She was born November 18, 1946 in Freeport, IL, the daughter of William and Anna May (Klontz) Moyer. She married Larry Dyson on April 17, 1965 in Freeport, IL. Sandy was a homemaker and housewife. Family was a very important...

Helen Palmer

Helen Palmer

Sep 2, 2014

Helen I. Palmer, 96, of Forreston, died Tuesday, September 2, 2014 at FHN Memorial Hospital. Born on June 8, 1918 in Oregon, IL., the daughter of Harry and Charlotte (Griswold) Hardesty. Helen was a Homemaker and Housewife. She married George Palmer on November 11, 1939. He died on August 6, 1997. For many years she attended Leaf River Methodist...

Margaret S.A. Baker

Margaret S.A. Baker

Sep 1, 2014

Margaret S.A. Baker, 88, a resident of Stephenson Nursing Center, died Monday, September 1, 2014 at FHN Memorial Hospital. She was born on March 17, 1926 in Freeport, the daughter of Albert and Clara (Kruse) Koertner. Margaret was a Homemaker and babysitter. She married Otto Baker Sr. on August 27, 1948 in Pearl City. He died on August 11,...

Patricia A. Lenstrom

Patricia A. Lenstrom

Aug 31, 2014

Patricia A. Lenstrom, 74, of Freeport, died, Sunday August 31, 2014 at Presence Saint Joseph Center. Patricia was born on December 16, 1939 in Freeport, the daughter of John and Anna (Lender) Eisen. Patricia worked at the Ridott Post office. She also did upholstery and work on recovered furniture. Patricia enjoyed doing crafts, spending time in Florida. Christmas and...

Bruce D. Swalve

Bruce D. Swalve

Aug 26, 2014

Bruce D. Swalve, 50, of Shannon, died Tuesday, August 26, 2014 in his home. Bruce was born on February 18, 1964 in Freeport, the son of Wayne and Gladys (Sass) Swalve. Bruce attended Bethel United Methodist Church in Shannon. He was a member of Freeport Eagles Club #679. Bruce enjoyed grilling out, watching NASCAR, and spending time with his...

Patricia Ann Pasch

Patricia Ann Pasch

Aug 19, 2014

Patricia A. Pasch, 65, of Freeport, IL, passed away on Tuesday, August 19, 2014 at Freeport Memorial Hospital after a long and courageous battle with cancer. She was born on August 12, 1949, in Freeport, IL, to Wilbur and Dorothy (LeVeque) Graves. She graduated from Freeport High School in 1967. She married Donald W. Pasch in Freeport, IL on...

William "Bill" Dorsey

William "Bill" Dorsey

Aug 19, 2014

William "Bill" Dorsey, 77, of Freeport, was called home to his Lord and savior on Tuesday, August 19, 2014 in Stephenson Nursing Center. William was born on July 15, 1937 in Freeport, the son of Paul and Everdean (Hood) Dorsey. Bill worked at Micro Switch for thirty years and owned and operated Ridott Corners. He married the love of...

Melissa R. Wurster

Melissa R. Wurster

Aug 17, 2014

Melissa R. Wurster, 42, of Freeport, died Sunday, August 17, 2014 in her home. Born on November 12, 1971 in Galena, IL., the daughter of Gary Wurster and Lorell (Lingle) Ertmer. Melissa was employed as a Caregiver at the Sleezer Home and Rainbow Ridge in Stockton. She was a member of Park Hills Evangelical Free Church. Melissa was a...

Larry K. "Dingie" Brobst

Larry K. "Dingie" Brobst

Aug 13, 2014

Larry K. 'Dingie" Brobst, 80, of Freeport, passed away Wednesday, August, 13, 2014 in his home surrounded by his family. Larry was born on December 12, 1933 in Freeport, the son of Lawrence and Twyla (Keister) Brobst. Larry married Patricia M. Whaley on September 14, 1958 in Stockton, Illinois. Larry served in the U.S. Army during the Korean Conflict....

Maida Jane Gimple

Maida Jane Gimple

Aug 8, 2014

?Maida J. Gimple, 91, of Freeport, died Friday, August 8, 2014 at home. Maida was born on May 16, 1923, the daughter of Albert and Lela (Pals) Hagemann. Maida married Edward Gimple on April 5, 1942. Mr. Gimple predeceased her on January 24, 1997. She retired from Sears after 28 dedicated years of service as a retail clerk and...

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