Obituaries

Janet Elaine Bastian

Janet Elaine Bastian

Oct 31, 2011

Janet Elaine Bastian, 89, of Freeport died Monday October 31, 2011 at Manor Court of Freeport. Janet was born on July 14, 1922 in Freeport, the daughter of James and Grace (Stevenson) Baxter. On August 24, 1941 Janet and Leonard B. Bastian were married in Kahoka, Missouri. Mrs. Bastian worked for Burgess Battery, Micro Switch and then Fairbanks-Morse. She...

Maudie B. Piggues

Maudie B. Piggues

Oct 30, 2011

Maudie Beatrice (Crump) Piggues, 88, of Freeport, departed this life Sunday, October 30, 2011 in her home surrounded by her family and loved ones. Maudie was born on December 7, 1922 in Forrest City Arkansas, the daughter of Claude Crump and Beatrice (Green) Jackson. Maudie married James Piggues May 8, 1957. She moved to Freeport from Forrest City Arkansas...

Ethel Wiegmann

Ethel Wiegmann

Oct 28, 2011

Ethel C. Wiegmann, 85 of Freeport passed October 28, 2011 at Freeport Memorial Hospital surrounded by family following a brief illness. She was born on August 11, 1926 in rural Baileyville to George and Ruth (Maize) Remmers. On September 26, 1950 she married Robert H. Wiegmann in Cave city, Kentucky in a double ceremony with her sister Florence. He...

Walter West

Walter West

Oct 27, 2011

Walter West, 65, of Freeport, Illinois departed his earthly life Thursday October 27, 2011, at Freeport Health Network surrounded by his family. He was born October 26, 1946 in Durant, MS. He was the son of Doyle and Ida Lee (West) Prince. Walter attended school in Durant, MS and Freeport High school. He worked various jobs in Beloit, Monroe,...

Eldon Boomgarden

Eldon Boomgarden

Oct 24, 2011

Eldon E. Boomgarden, 78 of rural German Valley, passed away Monday, October 24, 2011 surrounded by his family after an extended illness. He was born on November 29, 1932 to Luther and Alma (Ring) Boomgarden. He graduated from Genoa Kingston High School in 1950 and served in the U.S. Army from 1953-1955. He married Joyce Austin in Genoa on...

Kenneth Bear

Kenneth Bear

Oct 21, 2011

Kenneth Bear, 94, passed away on Friday, October 21, 2011 at the Stephenson Nursing Center in Freeport, where he was a resident. Born on May 24, 1917, Kenneth Eugene Bear was the son of Edward and Bessie (Little) Bear. He grew up in Dakota-Cedarville area before marrying Irma E. Euler, July 7, 1939, in Dubuque, IA. Kenny and Irma...

Robert W Thoren

Robert W Thoren

Oct 20, 2011

Robert W. Thoren, 91, of Freeport died Thursday October 20, 2011 at Parkview Home. Robert was born in Rock City, Illinois on December 30, 1919, the son of Willard and Mabel (Hufford) Thoren. Robert married Betty Ann Grant on January 12, 1946 at St. Thomas Catholic Church in Freeport. Robert served in World War II. He worked at Rock...

Elmer "Jim" Simler

Elmer "Jim" Simler

Oct 19, 2011

Elmer 'Jim' Simler, 83, of Freeport died Wednesday in F.H.N. Memorial Hospital, Freeport. Jim was born December 30, 1927 in Freeport, Illinois the son of Eddie and Harriet (Spielman) Simler. He married Klasina 'Kay' Klinger on October 14, 1950 in Freeport. She died October 7, 1989. Mr. Simler was a lifetime Local 325 Teamster member. He was a 30...

Mary Regan Schmelzle

Mary Regan Schmelzle

Oct 18, 2011

Mary Regan Schmelzle, 96, passed away on October 18, 2011, at her home with her family by her side. Mary was born on January 17, 1915 in Rock Falls, Illinois, daughter of Patrick and Irene (Shurley) Regan. Mary grew up in Sterling, Illinois, graduating from Community High School in 1932. After attending the University of Illinois, she was employed...

Ruby D. Thruman-Schauer

Ruby D. Thruman-Schauer

Oct 14, 2011

Ruby D. Thruman-Schauer, 82, of Freeport, died Friday October 14, 2011 at FHN Memorial Hospital. Ruby was born on September 26, 1929 in Rolla, Missouri, the daughter of Archie and Arlene (Hartley) Williams. Ruby married Ralph F. 'Oppie' Thruman on September 14, 1950 in Mount Carroll, Illinois. Oppie died on April 23, 1983. Ruby than married Argean 'Archie' Schauer...

Marvin Roy Hutmacher

Marvin Roy Hutmacher

Oct 14, 2011

Marvin Roy Hutmacher, 79, of Freeport, died Friday October 14, 2011 at the Stephenson Nursing Center in Freeport. Marvin was born on July 6, 1932 the son of Roy and Florance (Runkle) Hutmacher. Marvin served for the U.S. Army Medical Corps from 1954-1956. On October 29, 1958 Marvin and Betty Lowery were married in Iowa City, Iowa. Marvin worked...

Edward Arthur Bald

Edward Arthur Bald

Oct 13, 2011

Edward Arthur Bald, 86, of Freeport, died Thursday October 13, 2011 in his home. He was born July 20, 1925 in Freeport, IL, the son of Clarence and Vera (Horney) Bald. Edward married Elizabeth Jane Kilbridge at St. Mary'â„¢s Church on October 11, 1947; Eilzabeth passed away on December 27, 1994. Edward worked at Micro Switch as a Mechanical...

James "Cap" Krueger

James "Cap" Krueger

Oct 10, 2011

James 'Cap' Krueger, Jr. 85, of Freeport, died Monday October 10, 2011 at Provena St. Joseph Center. James was born on September 9, 1926 in Freeport the son of James Sr. and Mabel (Morrow) Krueger. James married Dorothy Lamm on September 16, 1949. She died on January 30, 2003. James served in World War II. He was co-owner of...

Paul Dwayne Klever

Paul Dwayne Klever

Oct 9, 2011

Paul Dwayne Klever, 81, of Freeport, died in his home on Sunday. Paul was born on October 2, 1930 in Freeport, the son of Clarence and Mary (Meyer) Klever. Paul married Nancy Zimmerman on December 11, 1953 in Freeport. Paul joined the Army in December of 1954 and got out in 1956. Paul farmed his whole life except for...

William "Billy" Theodore Stauffer

William "Billy" Theodore Stauffer

Oct 5, 2011

William 'Billy' Theodore Stauffer, JR., 52, of Freeport, died Wednesday October 5, 2011 in his home. He was born on April 27, 1959 in Freeport, IL, the son of William Sr. and Sharon (Wilson) Stauffer. William graduated from Aquin High School in 1977; worked for the Illinois Central Railroad and later for Renaissance Restoration Incorporated; He was a member...

Chad A Casavant

Chad A Casavant

Oct 3, 2011

Chad A. Casavant, 33, formerly of Freeport, died suddenly on Monday October 3, 2011, at his home in Des Moines, Iowa. Chad was the only son of Andrew and Christine (Hybiak) Casavant. Chad was born on October 5, 1977 in Urbana, Illinois. Chad was an avid sports fan for football, baseball and basketball. Cheering his beloved Chicago Bears, Cubs,...

Anna M. Penniston

Anna M. Penniston

Oct 2, 2011

Anna M. (Jordan) Penniston, 72, of Freeport, died Sunday October 2, 2011 at Provena St. Joseph Center surrounded by her loving family. She was born May 9, 1939 in Warren, IL, the daughter of Donald Sr. and Hazel (Kerr) Luy. Anna enjoyed spending time with her family, ironing, cleaning, and caring for her home was a joy and priority...

Frances S. Zumdahl

Frances S. Zumdahl

Oct 2, 2011

Frances S. Zumdahl, 96, of Forreston died Sunday at Lena Living Center, Lena, Illinois. She was born January 22, 1915 in Upleward, Germany, the daughter of Zeede and Frances (Freerksen) Ruter. On December 29, 1949 she married Lester A. Zumdahl in Forreston, Illinois. He died January 29, 1993. Frances attended Shimer College in Mt. Carroll, Illinois and then taught...

Noel Donald Engbert

Noel Donald Engbert

Sep 27, 2011

Noel Donald Engbert, 79, of Austin, Texas and former Freeport resident died Tuesday, September 27 in Austin, Texas. He was born January 18, 1932 in Freeport the son of Albert A. and Dorothy M. (Carmody) Engbert. Mr. Engbert was a United States Navy veteran, serving during the Korean conflict. Mr. Engbert was employed for over twenty years in the...

Marjorie Sendecke

Marjorie Sendecke

Sep 27, 2011

Marjorie 'Marge' Sendecke, 90, a resident of Parkview, died Tuesday September 27, 2011 in her home. Marjorie was born February 5, 1921 in Brooklyn, New York the daughter of Gus Florence (Olson) Perin. While serving at the USO during World War II she met Stanley C. Sendecke. They were married on July 8, 1944 in Long Island, New York....