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Paul H. Tormohlen

Paul H. Tormohlen

Nov 29, 2013

Paul H. Tormohlen, 90, of Freeport died Friday at F.H.N. Memorial Hospital, Freeport. Funeral services will be 11:00 a.m. Thursday, December 5 at First Lutheran Church. Visitation will be Wednesday 4:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m. at Burke Tubbs Funeral Home. Please sign the guestbook or share a memory at www.burketubbs.com.

Paul Harvey Tormohlen

Paul Harvey Tormohlen

Nov 29, 2013

Friday November 29, 2013 Paul Harvey Tormohlen put his hand in God's and walked into Glory, just the way he walked here on earth, trusting his heavenly Father completely. Paul was born Feb 21, 1923 in Kansas City Mo. The third son of Rev. Harvey F. Tormohlen and Beatrice (Wilcox) Tormohlen, Paul was predeceased by his older brothers D....

Karl Schoonhoven

Karl Schoonhoven

Nov 28, 2013

Karl C. Schoonhoven, 91, of Freeport, died Thursday November 28, 2013 at Freeport Rehab and Health Care Center. He was born on November 16, 1922 in Stephenson County, Il, the son of Henry and Grace (Stahl) Schoonhoven. He married Carolyn Virtue on November 12, 1949; she died on January 16, 2008. Karl was a construction worker and builder. He...

Angela "Angie' Collins

Angela "Angie' Collins

Nov 27, 2013

Angelena "Angie" Collins was born November 7, 1939 in West, MS, to John Fitch, and Ethel Gilliam. She departed this life on November 27, 2013. She married Melvin Collins on November 23, 1957, and one daughter was born from this union. She worked at Newell, and retired from E & W Clothing Store. She loved to knit, crochet doilies...

James Hartman

James Hartman

Nov 26, 2013

James L. Hartman, 78, went home to be with his heavenly Father on Tuesday, November 26, 2013 after a long and courageous battle with Parkinson's disease. Jim was born December 16, 1934 to Harold & Dena (DeVries) Hartman in Eldora, Iowa. In June 1956, he graduated from Iowa State University with a B.S. Degree in Industrial Engineering and a...

Karen R Smith

Karen R Smith

Nov 24, 2013

Karen R. Smith, 68, of Freeport, died Sunday, November 24, 2013 at FHN Memorial Hospital. Born on December 11, 1944 in Dodgeville, WI., the daughter of Robert and Betty (Needham) Hannah, Karen worked as an advocate for children and education throughout her life. Graduating from UW-Platteville with an Education degree, Karen served as a 2nd grade teacher in the...

Craig D. Brinkman

Craig D. Brinkman

Nov 23, 2013

Craig D. "Beaner" Brinkman, 52, of Rockford died unexpectedly Saturday in his home. He was born January 8, 1961 in Freeport, Illinois, the son of Lloyd and Irene ( Rauch) Brinkman. He married Linda Bornemeier on August 22, 1986 in Freeport. Craig enjoyed NASCAR, especially Dale Earnhardt, Sr. and Jr. He loved hanging out in his "Man cave," tinkering...

Arthur Tripplett

Arthur Tripplett

Nov 20, 2013

Arthur Tripplett, 59, of Rockford, IL., departed his earthly life, Wednesday, November 20, 2013. Arthur was born December 11, 1953 in Freeport, IL to the late L.A. and Lillian Tripplett. At an early age Art confessed his faith in Christ. He attended Aquin Catholic High School where he was known for his skills in football, he graduated in 1971....

Reginald M. Miller

Reginald M. Miller

Nov 20, 2013

Reginald M. Miller, 87, of Freeport,and formerly of German Valley, died, Wednesday, November 20, 2013 at F.H.N. Memorial Hospital. Reginald was born on December 25, 1925 in Stephenson County, the son of William L. and Mary (Collman) Miller. He married Dolores Beuth on February 26, 1950. Dolores died on October 22, 1998. Reginald than married Doris Dumpman on July...

Lois Beatrice Rayhorn

Lois Beatrice Rayhorn

Nov 16, 2013

Lois Beatrice Rayhorn, 104, a former Forreston area resident died Saturday at Polo Rehab. And Health Care Center. She was born October 8, 1909 at McConnell, Illinois the daughter of Fredrick W. and Ada (Borchardt) Lestikow. She married Donald Rayhorn on November 8, 1928 at Dixon, Illinois. He died September 20, 1979. Mrs. Rayhorn attended Faith Lutheran Church of...

Robert E. Bauch

Robert E. Bauch

Nov 15, 2013

Robert E. "Bob" Bauch, 88, of Freeport died Friday, November 15, 2013 in Freeport. He was born February 19, 1925, in Freeport to Clement and Priscilla (Davis) Bauch. He married Rosemary McKeown of Belvidere on September 10, 1949. Bob was raised on a farm during the Great Depression and developed his strong work ethic at a very early age,...

Jane L. Charles

Jane L. Charles

Nov 14, 2013

Jane L. Charles, 90, formerly of Freeport, died Thursday November 14, 2013 at Fair Oaks nursing Center in South Beloit, IL. She was born on July 31, 1923 in Sublette, IL, the daughter of Charles and Bessie (Helms) Swanson. She married R.L. "Bud" Charles on September 10, 1941 in Palmyra, MO; he died on January 29, 2000. Jane and...

Joseph Detellem

Joseph Detellem

Nov 10, 2013

Joseph DeTellem, 71, formerly of Freeport, died Sunday, November 10, 2013 in his home, in Rockford, of cancer. Joseph was born on August 9, 1942 in Beardstown, Illinois, the son of Joseph and Margurite (Kolfenbach) DeTellem. Joseph married Kay Polk on June 30, 2001 in Rockford. He started his working career at the Circle Lounge, was manager of Kentucky...

Mary M. Confer

Mary M. Confer

Nov 9, 2013

Mary M. Confer, 90, went to be With the Lord on Saturday November 9, 2013 at Parkview Home in Freeport, Illinois. Mary was born in Freeport on May 1, 1923, to Lloyd and Esther (Noeske) Confer. Over the years, she remained in the Freeport area where she had many friends, especially within her church and through her Christian outreach....

John Karl Marsh

John Karl Marsh

Nov 7, 2013

John Karl Marsh, 80, of Freeport, Illinois, passed away Thursday, November 7th, in his home surrounded by his loving family. John was born to Walter Marsh and Ida(Coon) Marsh on February 13, 1933. He graduated from Freeport High School in 1951, and then served in the Navy during the Korean War (1952-1956). He married Lorna Ann Donahue on February...

Glen J. Weichel

Glen J. Weichel

Nov 5, 2013

Glen J. Weichel, 79, of Freeport, died Tuesday November 5, 2013 in his home. Glen was born on January 4, 1934 in Eau Claire, Wisconsin, the son of Herman and Mamie (Fetschele) Weichel. Glen served for the U.S. Navy in the Korean War. He worked at Kelly Springfield for 20 years retiring in 1995. Survivng are four sons, James...

Katie B. Pruitt

Katie B. Pruitt

Nov 1, 2013

Mrs. Katie B. (Felton) Pruitt, 80, of Freeport, Illinois entered Eternal Glory November 1, 2013 after an extended illness with family members by her bedside at Swedish American Hospital in Rockford. Katie was born on July 25, 1933 to the proud parents Freddie (Hattie-Davis) Felton in West, Mississippi, Katie moved to Freeport in 1965. On June 19, 1989 Katie...

Karen Afnan

Karen Afnan

Nov 1, 2013

Karen L. Afnan, 53 of Freeport died Friday at F.H.N. Memorial Hospital. She was born February 10, 1960 in Freeport, Illinois the daughter of Kenneth and Phyllis (Crawford) Cox. She married Mohammed "Moe" Afnan. Karen was employed by Micro Switch-Honeywell and the Newell Companies. She was a member of the Eagle's Auxillary 679. Karen is survived by her husband,...

Janis K. Larson

Janis K. Larson

Nov 1, 2013

Janis Kay Larson, 74, of Freeport, IL, passed away Friday, November 1, 2013 at Lena Living Center in Lena. She was born May 24, 1939 in Monroe, WI, daughter of the late Adrian and Verla (Painter) Babler. She graduated from Monroe High School in 1957, where she enjoyed playing percussion in the band. A recipient of the Gnagi scholarship,...

Dennis E. Frank

Dennis E. Frank

Oct 30, 2013

Dennis "Denni" E. Frank, a quiet and gentle man, 77, of Freeport, died, Wednesday October 30, 2013 at Freeport Rehabilitation and Health Care Center. Mr. Frank was born on February 26, 1936 in Freeport the son of Edward and Amelia (Opetz) Frank. Denni married Jane Stewart in Freeport on April 25, 1977. Denni worked for Micro Switch for 47...

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