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Peter M. Henderson

Peter M. Henderson

Apr 22, 2013

Peter M. Henderson, 40, of Freeport, died Monday April 22, 2013 in his home. He was born December 1, 1972 in Pensacola, FL, the son of Larry And Vickie (Grier) Henderson. He married Genniffer Brown on June 13, 2009 in Freeport, IL. Peter worked for Freeport School District 145. He was a member of The Church of Christ in...

Geneva Love

Geneva Love

Apr 21, 2013

Geneva Love was born on March 11, 1942 in West Mississippi. She was married to the late Urilt Horton and from that union four daughters were born. On August 30, 1975, Geneva married the late Willie James Love and from this union Geneva gained a son. Geneva and Willie were married for 22 years until he departed this life...

David Keister

David Keister

Apr 19, 2013

David L. Keister, 66, of Freeport died Friday at F.H.N. Memorial Hospital following a brief illness. He was born September 24, 1946 in Freeport, Illinois the son of Erle and Lorena M.( Schmelzer) Keister. David was a graduate of Freeport High School and a United States Army veteran, serving from 1966-1968. David was a 30 year employee of Chrysler...

Denise J. Blais-Milici

Denise J. Blais-Milici

Apr 18, 2013

Denise Jean Blais-Milici, 58, of Freeport, died Thursday April 18, 2013 at FHN Memorial Hospital in Freeport. She was born on February 16, 1955 in Chicago, IL, the daughter of Benoit and Jean Eleanor(Conners) Blais. Denise married Frank Milici on April 17, 2013 in Freeport, IL. Denise is survived by her husband Frank Milici of Freeport; her mother Jean...

Gilbert G. Kloepping

Gilbert G. Kloepping

Apr 17, 2013

Gilbert G. 'Gib' Kloepping, 81, of Freeport, died, Wednesday April 17, 2013, in his home. Born on March 30, 1932, in Green County, Wisconsin, the son of Fred W. and Florence (Stuckey) Kloepping. Mr. Kloepping served in the U.S. Navy during the Korean Conflict. On August 25, 1962, Gilbert married Janet Borger in Freeport. Gilbert worked for Micro Switch...

Norene V. Greenfield

Norene V. Greenfield

Apr 12, 2013

Norene V. (Branche) Greenfield, 81, of Freeport (formerly of Forreston) passed away Friday, April 12, 2013. Born January 25, 1932, in Lake City, Tennessee, she was the daughter of Martin Branche and Lillian (Snook) Branche. Norene graduated from Forreston High School in 1950 and through the years was employed at several Forreston businesses including Crest Foods, Rutkowski Law Office,...

Steven R. Mooney

Steven R. Mooney

Apr 12, 2013

Steven Robert Mooney, 63, of Freeport died Friday in his home, surrounded by his family following an extended illness. He was born February 14, 1950 in Freeport the son of William W. and Marian J. (Strohecker) Mooney. Steven was a 1968 graduate of Freeport High School. He then served with the United States Navy, (CTR3) Petty Officer 3rd Class....

Bryan Betthauser

Bryan Betthauser

Apr 7, 2013

Bryan G. Betthauser, 38 of Freeport, IL and formerly of Tomah died Sunday April 7, 2013 at his home. He was born August 15,1974 to Gregory and Carol (Fish) Betthauser at Tomah Memorial Hospital. He was baptized on February 23, 1975 and confirmed on April 24, 1988 at St. Paul Ev. Lutheran Church, Tomah. Bryan attended St. Paul Lutheran...

Orelda Edler

Orelda Edler

Apr 6, 2013

Orelda M. Edler passed away on Saturday, April 06, 2013 at Provena St. Joseph Home. Born on March 27, 1918 in Florence Township, the daughter of Harvey and Ellen Mayer Hoebel and attended rural Stephenson County Schools. She married Gerald C. Edler on January 3, 1938 in Dubuque, Iowa. He died on November 29, 1987. She was formerly employed...

Mary "May" Ann Finn

Mary "May" Ann Finn

Apr 4, 2013

Mary Ann 'May' Finn, 86, of Freeport, died, Thursday, April 4, 2013, at Stephenson Nursing Center. May was born November 27, 1926, in Glasgow, Scotland, the daughter of John and Susan (Quigley) Finn. May worked for many years as a nurse'™s aide. Surviving are two brothers, Tony (Joyce) Finn of Penyrn, England and Stephen (Jane) Finn of Camanche, Iowa;...

Twila G. Fargher

Twila G. Fargher

Apr 3, 2013

Twila G. Fargher, 89, formerly of Freeport, died, Wednesday, April 3, 2013, at Rockford Memorial Hospital. She was born on June 10, 1923 in Woodhull, Illinois, the daughter of Sidney and Irene (Eiker) Murray. On August 4, 1945, Twila married Dean Fargher. Mr. Fargher died on November 24, 2007. Twila was a housewife. She was an avid reader and...

Betty "Betty Jean" J. Runkle

Betty "Betty Jean" J. Runkle

Mar 31, 2013

Betty J. Runkle 'Betty Jean' 80, of Freeport, passed away, into the arms of her Savior Jesus Christ on Easter Sunday, March 31, 2013. Born November 8, 1932, in Freeport, Illinois to Raymond and Alta (Fryer) McLain. Betty married Robert Runkle on June 26, 1960. Mr. Runkle died on September 16, 2007. Faithful member of First Baptist Church. When...

Troy S. Elbert

Troy S. Elbert

Mar 29, 2013

Troy S. Elbert, 37, of Freeport, died Friday March 29, 2013 at saint Anthony Medical Center in Rockford. He was born on October 19, 1975 in Freeport, IL, the son of Joan Wescott. Troy was the owner of a food business. He enjoyed cooking and smoking meats. Troy was a big fan of the Chicago Cubs and Chicago Bears....

William "Bill" Kinzig

William "Bill" Kinzig

Mar 29, 2013

William 'Bill' Kinzig, 82, of Freeport died Friday, March 29, 2013 at FHN Memorial Hospital. He was born on November 18, 1930 in Freeport, the son of Edward and Evelyn (Cheeseman) Kinzig. Bill was the owner and operator of Kinzig T.V. and Repair for over 40 years. Bill married Rosemary Medley on March 31, 1951 in Freeport. He was...

Ruth Edna Mcdonald

Ruth Edna Mcdonald

Mar 28, 2013

Ruth Edna McDonald died on Thursday night, March 28, 2013, at FHN Memorial Hospital. She was 93, never married, and is remembered as a devoted daughter, a loyal sister, and a loving aunt to her many nieces and nephews. Ruth graduated from Ohio University with a degree in social work. As a social worker intern in Lowell, Massachusetts, she...

Stanley Emmerson Pash

Stanley Emmerson Pash

Mar 28, 2013

Stanley Emerson Pash, 86, of Freeport, passed away Thursday March 28, 2013 in his home surrounded by his family. He has finished his earthly journey, left for his new journey to heaven and an eternal life. He was born on March 19, 1927 in Freeport, Il, the son of Raymond and Emma (Hagemann) Pash. Stanley married Audrey Trepus on...

Craig A. Perry

Craig A. Perry

Mar 27, 2013

Craig Alan Perry, 59, passed away peacefully surrounded by his family Wednesday, March 27, 2013 at Rockford Memorial Hospital, the result of a massive heart attack suffered March 21 in his home. Born Friday, November 13, 1953, he was the second son of Ken and Myrna (Edler) Perry. Craig married Jody Lynn Hachmeister on August 3, 1991. During their...

Janice D. Crull

Janice D. Crull

Mar 27, 2013

Janice D. Crull, 82, of Freeport, died, Wednesday, March 27, 2013, at FHN Memorial Hospital. Janice was born February 4, 1931, the daughter of Willis and Ethel (Henze) Vietmeyer. Janice was a 1948 graduate of Freeport High School. Janice married Vernon L. Dikkers on May 12, 1953. Mr. Dikkers died on January 28, 1981. Janice was a member of...

Donald G. Baal

Donald G. Baal

Mar 25, 2013

Donald G. Baal, 84, of Pecatonica, passed away, Monday, March 25, 2013 at the Stephenson Nursing Center in Freeport, surrounded by his loving family. Donald was born September 5, 1928, in Seward, IL., the son of George and Annetta (Borgmann) Baal. Don married Velda Klenz, on February 14, 1954 in Ridott. Don farmed for 42 years around the German...

Dick E. Fosler Sr.

Dick E. Fosler Sr.

Mar 24, 2013

Dick E. Fosler Sr., 92, of Freeport, died, Sunday March 24, 2013 in the Stephenson Nursing Center, Freeport Dick was born on August 16, 1920, in Freeport, the son of Charles and Blanche (Huber) Fosler. Dick married Lois K. Herbig on July 31, 1941, in Freeport. She died December 16, 2010. Dick was a 20 year employee of Micro...

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