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Jimmie D. Boddie

Jimmie D. Boddie

Nov 21, 2012

Jimmie Dan Boddie, 71, of Freeport went to his homecoming on Wednesday, November 21, 2012 at Rockford Memorial hospital. Jimmie was born September 21, 1941 in Carthage, Mississippi the son of Elisha and Lucy Boddie. He lived most of his life in Carthage, Mississippi. He worked as a building supplier at Howard'™s Building Supply and as steel worker at...

Vissie Chest

Vissie Chest

Nov 21, 2012

Vissie L. Chest, 70, of Freeport, went to be with the Lord Wednesday, November 21, 2012, in the present of her family. A worrier was born May 13, 1942 in Tippo Mississippi to the parents Mr. Johnnie L. Adams and Ms. Luella Lawerence. Vissie was a hard working woman all of her life. From her youth up, she labored...

Clarence Becke

Clarence Becke

Nov 19, 2012

Clarence J. Becke, 90, of Freeport, died Monday, November 19, 2012 at Rockford Memorial Hospital. Born on March 7, 1922, the son of John and Emma (Gartner) Becke in Lena, IL. Clarence attended Lena Schools. He entered the Army in1942 as a private and left as a sergeant in 1945. He served General George Patten'™s 3rd battalion during the...

Ronald Lee White

Ronald Lee White

Nov 19, 2012

Ronald Lee White, 68, of Rockford and former Freeport resident died Monday in his home. Mr. White was born April 21, 1944 in Savanna, Illinois the son of George and Henrietta (Bons) White. He married Carla McLain on May 1, 1998 at Rockford. Ron owned and operated R.W. Excavating for over 30 years. Ron was a member of the...

Terry J. Huizel

Terry J. Huizel

Nov 15, 2012

Terry J. Huizel, 64, of Freeport, passed away peacefully at home Thursday, November, 15, 2012. Terry was born on May 4, 1948 in Mason City, Iowa, the son of Norbert and Frances (Bartusek) Huizel. Terry married Darnell Watts on May 22, 1997 in Las Vegas, Nevada. He worked for 30 years for Chrysler Corporation in Belvidere before retiring in...

Wilma A. Cloud

Wilma A. Cloud

Nov 14, 2012

Wilma A. Cloud, 79, of Freeport died Thursday at F.H.N. Memorial Hospital. Wilma was born on October 13, 1933 in Champaign, the daughter of Clarence and Myrtle (Wilson) Coventry. Wilma married James B. Cloud on April 2, 1955 in Champaign. She was a Dance instructor at Highland Community College. Wilma also taught Ball Room Dancing. She enjoyed traveling especially...

Ellen M. Pfeiffer

Ellen M. Pfeiffer

Nov 14, 2012

Ellen M. Pfeiffer, 60, of Freeport, passed away, Wednesday, November 14, 2012, at Loyola University Medical Center in Maywood, Illinois. Ellen was born on December 29, 1951, in Freeport, daughter of Russell E. and Lois M. (Strohecker) Cobb. Ellen married Robert R. Pfeiffer on June 25, 1976 in Rockton. Mr. Pfeiffer passed away on April 22, 1997. Ellen worked...

Fern E. Duffy

Fern E. Duffy

Nov 14, 2012

Fern E. Duffy, 71, of Delavan, WI, passed away Wednesday November 14, 2012 at her home after a courageous battle with cancer. The former Fern Elizabeth Zink was born on May 19, 1941 in Savanna, IL the daughter of Paul and Effie (Longnecker) Zink. She graduated from Savanna Illinois High School in 1959 and then from St. Paul Medical...

Patricia Ann Diddens

Patricia Ann Diddens

Nov 14, 2012

Patricia Ann Diddens, 54, of Freeport, died Wednesday November 14, 2012 in her home. She was born on April 6, 1958 in Dixon, IL, the daughter of Paul and Etta (Snodgrass) Martin. She married David Diddens on December 11, 1976 in Freeport, IL. Patricia worked at Micro-Switch and Economy. She served as an officer member of National Multiple Sclerosis...

Linda C. Manns

Linda C. Manns

Nov 11, 2012

Linda C. Manns, 72, of Freeport, died Sunday, November 11, 2012 at her home in Freeport. Linda was born on September 20, 1940 in Freeport, the daughter of Charles and Matilda 'Tillie' (Frueh) Pfeiffer. Linda married David Manns on June 25, 1966 in Freeport. She worked at Micro Switch as a secretary, DeMeester'™s Greenhouse and also for Newell. Linda...

Johanna G. Funk

Johanna G. Funk

Nov 10, 2012

Johanna G. Funk, 76, of Baileyville, died Saturday, November 10, 2012, at FHN Memorial Hospital. Johanna was born on October 1, 1936, in Rochelle, IL., the daughter of Fred and Helen (Joeston) Alderks. She married Robert A. Funk on September 8, 1956, in Kings, IL. Mrs. Funk was a member of North Grove Evangelical Church and the 60'™s Alive...

Karlene "Karly" S. Huber

Karlene "Karly" S. Huber

Nov 10, 2012

Karlene 'Karly' S. Huber, 61, of Apple Canyon Lake, died Saturday, November 10, 2012, in her home. Karly was born October 5, 1951, in Freeport, the daughter of LeRoy and Verla (Champion) Kleckler. She married Jeffrey A. Huber on November 27, 1971 in Freeport. She worked for East Dubuque Savings Bank as a credit analyst in their Dubuque location....

William R. Morgan

William R. Morgan

Nov 10, 2012

William (Billy Ray) Morgan, 58, departed this life Saturday, November 10, 2012 at FHN Memorial Hospital after a sudden illness. He was born on May 6, 1955 in Mississippi, the son of Mac Lane and Louise (Barr) Morgan. William obtained a formal education from the Freeport Sr. High School Class of 1974. He was a certified carpenter at Lena...

Irene Snapp

Irene Snapp

Nov 10, 2012

Irene Lucille Snapp, 85, formerly of Forreston, passed away Saturday, November 10, 2012 at West Ridge Care Center in Cedar Rapids, Iowa after a lingering illness. Irene was born August 21, 1927 in Freeport, Illinois. She married Ralph H. Snapp at Forreston EUB Church on November 4, 1950. Irene raised her son, Dennis and daughter, Judy in Forreston. In...

Jerry Clyde Reifsteck

Jerry Clyde Reifsteck

Oct 30, 2012

Jerry C. Reifsteck, 71, of Freeport, and former Hanover resident died Tuesday, October, 30, 2012, in his home. Jerry was born June 29, 1941, in Savanna, the son of Clyde and Dorothy (Williams) Reifsteck. On June 16, 1999, Jerry married Evelyn Roemer in Freeport. Jerry worked as a Union Carpenter, was a former bar owner in both Hanover and...

Dorothy J. Magadance

Dorothy J. Magadance

Oct 30, 2012

Dorothy J. Magadance, 79, a former Freeport resident, died Tuesday October 30, 2012 at Liberty Terrace Care Center, Liberty, MO. She was born on February 17, 1933 in Stephenson County, Il, the daughter of Arthur and Mabel (Griffin) Strobel. She married Roland H. Magadance on September 8, 1961 in Pecatonica, Il; Roland died on August 11, 2000. Dorothy worked...

Deandre B.L. Piggue

Deandre B.L. Piggue

Oct 28, 2012

DeAndre (D-Man) Barry Lamonte Piggue of Freeport, IL departed his earthly life on Sunday October 28, 2012. DeAndre was born on November 30, 1990 in Freeport, Il, the son of Veronica Resha Piggue and Donald Sullivan. DeAndre graduated from Freeport Senior High School in June 2009 where he participated in basketball, track, and football. DeAndre went to State on...

Doris May Mudore

Doris May Mudore

Oct 28, 2012

Doris M Mudore, 86, of Freeport passed away Sunday, October 28 in her home, surrounded by her loving family. She was born May 31, 1926 in Freeport, to Ora and Elta (Eichorn) Metz. She was raised in Freeport and graduated from Freeport High School in 1944. Shortly after graduating high school Doris met the love of her life. She...

Michael H. Drayton

Michael H. Drayton

Oct 27, 2012

Michael H. Drayton, 50, of Forreston, died Saturday, October 27, 2012 in his home. He was born on October 30, 1961 in Freeport, the son of Roland and Delores (Reinders) Drayton. Mike was employed by Sweetwood Interiors, Frager Lawn Care and the Village of Forreston. He was a member of Forreston First United Methodist Church, the Forreston Fire Department...

Jayden Lance Roderque

Jayden Lance Roderque

Oct 25, 2012

Jayden Lance Roderque, five months old, died Thursday at F.H.N. Memorial Hospital, Freeport. Jayden was born May 15, 2012 in Freeport the son of Steve and Courtney (Turner) Roderque. Jayden is survived by his parents; his sister; Arielle Roderque, his paternal grandparents; Dan and Wanda Roderque, his maternal grandmother; Deb Keleher and his maternal great-grandmother; Betty Mandt. Jayden is...

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