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Hunter Lee Mcworthy

Hunter Lee Mcworthy

Mar 3, 2023

Hunter Lee McWorthy, beloved son, husband, and soon to be daddy, passed away suddenly and unexpectedly on Friday March 3rd 2023 at FHN, at the age of 25, with family by his side. Hunter Bear was born on Saturday, June 28th 1997 to Dan and Amanda McWorthy. Hunter was a goof and the light of all of our lives....

Janessa S. Johnson

Janessa S. Johnson

Mar 1, 2023

Janessa S. Johnson, 29, of Freeport, wonderful life ended, Wednesday March 1, 2023. Janessa was born February 6, 1994, in Freeport, to parents Katie Clark and Dee Johnson. She attended Freeport High School and Highland Community college. She enjoyed traveling, spending time with family, fishing, playing cards, most of all brightening others day. Janessa leaves to cherish her memories,...

Robert "Butch" Mordick

Robert "Butch" Mordick

Mar 1, 2023

Robert "Butch" Mordick, 80, of Freeport, passed away, Wednesday March 1, 2023, at home, surrounded by his loving family. Butch was born September 28, 1942, in Freeport, the son of Francis and Mary (Meyers) Mordick. He was a 1961 graduate of Freeport High School. Butch was Owner of Mrs. Mike's since 1971. Butch is survived by his children, Beth...

Evangeline "Cookie" Inez Mccarthy

Evangeline "Cookie" Inez Mccarthy

Feb 28, 2023

Evangeline Inez ‘Cookie" McCarthy, 94, of Freeport, passed away, Tuesday February 28, 2023, at FHN Memorial Hospital. Cookie was born February 23, 1929, in Freeport the daughter of Harold and Violet (Williams) Vore. Cookie married William F. McCarthy April 19, 1952, in Freeport. Mr. McCarthy passed away June 5, 1995. She worked as a life insurance agent and accountant...

Dennis Lee Koehn

Dennis Lee Koehn

Feb 26, 2023

Dennis Lee Koehn, 75, of Freeport, passed away, Sunday February 26, 2023, at home surrounded by his loving family. Dennis was born December 20, 1947, in Freeport, the son of Louis J. and Beatrice (Lower)Koehn. Dennis married Dawn Black December 20, 1985 in Lena. Dennis served in the US Army during the Vietnam War. During his service he earned...

Matthew "Matt" Karl Mordick

Matthew "Matt" Karl Mordick

Feb 26, 2023

Matthew Karl Mordick, loving husband, father, son, brother, and uncle, 44, of Freeport, passed away, Sunday February 26, 2023. Matt was born June 3, 1978 in Freeport the son of Robert "Butch" and Ann (Smoyer)Mordick. Matt was a graduate of Freeport High School. Along with his father, and brother Dan, they owned and operated Mrs. Mike's Potato Chips. Matt...

Kelly Joe Hill

Kelly Joe Hill

Feb 25, 2023

Kelly Joe Hill, 54, of Forreston, passed away on, February 25, 2023 at his home. Kelly was born on July 24, 1968 in Rockford the son of Charlene Spatafora. He married Jennifer "Jen" Sue Giedd on April 30, 2022 in Rockford. Kelly was a talented carpenter and woodworker. He would see a vision and was able to bring it...

Raymond "Ray" Allen Moss

Raymond "Ray" Allen Moss

Feb 24, 2023

Raymond "Ray" Allen Moss, 85, of Freeport passed away on, Friday, February 24, 2023 at his home surrounded by loved ones. Ray was born on December 21, 1937 in Streator, IL the son of Raymond H. and Agnes M. (Rabbitt) Moss. He married Janice "Jan" Payne on November 21, 1964 at St. Anthony's Catholic Church in Streator, IL. Ray...

Walter L. Holcomb

Walter L. Holcomb

Feb 23, 2023

Walter L. Holcomb, 83, of Freeport, IL passed away Thursday February 23, 2023 at FHN Hospital. He was born August 30, 1939 in Freeport, IL to Walter and Daisy (Lamm) Holcomb. On August 27, 1960 he married Sandra Symanek. Walter served in the United States Army. He also served 26 years on the Freeport Police Department, including 11 years...

Tyrone Patton

Tyrone Patton

Feb 23, 2023

Tyrone E. Patton was born on January 10, 1976 in Chicago, IL. Born to Walter M. Patton III and Deborah E. (Marrable) Patton. Tyrone was the second child of this union. He moved to Freeport IL in 1983 where his mother married Edward L. Triplett. He attended the Freeport 145 Schools starting at Taylor Park and graduated from Freeport...

Verlo Jon Dewall

Verlo Jon Dewall

Feb 22, 2023

Verlo Jon DeWall, 81, of Shannon IL, passed away peacefully on February 22, 2023 at Swedish American Heart Hospital in Rockford. Born June 22, 1941, to John and Elva DeWall, Verlo was raised in the Forreston area, graduating from Forreston High School in 1959. He was passionate about playing various sports, especially basketball. Following high school, he served proudly...

Nancy Eckert

Nancy Eckert

Feb 22, 2023

Nancy Eckert died Tuesday, February 22, 2023, in her home in Freeport, IL surrounded by loving family and caregivers. Nancy was born in Melrose, MA March 25, 1933. She brought her New England sense of etiquette, order, and propriety to everything she touched: family, friends, and community. She graduated from Wellesley College and married Richard Eckert in 1955. They...

Paula Ann Harrell

Paula Ann Harrell

Feb 21, 2023

Paula Ann Harrell, 73, of Freeport, passed away, Tuesday, February 21, 2023 at FHN Memorial Hospital. Paula was born December 4, 1951 the daughter of Herbert Lee and Pauline (Robinson) Jones. She married William "Bill" Harrell on June 13, 2022 in Freeport, IL. Mr. Harrell passed away Friday, February 10, 2023. Paula was a member of Mt. Calvary Church...

Gale L. Frank

Gale L. Frank

Feb 19, 2023

Gale L. Frank, 76, of Forreston, passed away on February 19, 2023 at FHN Memorial Hospital in Freeport. Gale was born on May 11, 1946 in Sterling, IL the son of Wilfred and Ethelyn (Schoonhoven) Frank. He married Kathleen "Kathy" Halfman on June 15, 1968 at St. Wendelin in Shannon, IL. Gale worked in the Paint Department at Montgomery...

Clifford W. Lang Jr.

Clifford W. Lang Jr.

Feb 19, 2023

Clifford W. Lang Jr., age 85 and a residence of Freeport, IL, passed away Sunday, February 19, 2023 at Waconia Hospital in Waconia, MN. Cliff was born April 10, 1937 in Freeport IL. His parents were Clifford W. Lang Sr. and Faye (Thomas) Lang. In Cliff's youth he loved to play sports. He was on the Football, Basketball, and...

Daniel Dixon

Daniel Dixon

Feb 18, 2023

Daniel (Dan) Dixon, 73, of Cedarville, passed away on Saturday, February 18, 2023 at Serenity Hospice and Home in Oregon, IL. with his wife by his side. He was born September 12, 1949 in Freeport, IL to Melvin and Florence (McCarty) Dixon. He married Peggy Schwartz on October 8, 1977 in Rockton, IL. He graduated from Freeport HS in...

William D. Wienand

William D. Wienand

Feb 18, 2023

William "Bill" Wienand of Freeport, IL, passed away on February 18 2023 surrounded by his loving family. Bill was born on February 19, 1931 in Freeport, IL. He was the son of William A. and Edith (Toelle) Wienand. Bill married Dolores Lamm on May 10, 1958. Bill was very athletic and during his life he played baseball, softball, basketball,...

George J. Baal

George J. Baal

Feb 17, 2023

George J. Baal, 80, of German Valley, IL passed away Friday February 17, 2023 at FHN Memorial Hospital in Freeport, IL. He was born November 22, 1942 in Seward, IL to George and Annetta (Borgmann) Baal. On July 26, 1969 he married Erma Shelly at Zion Church in Freeport. George worked for Burgess Battery for 25 years and was...

Sharon Kay Myers

Sharon Kay Myers

Feb 17, 2023

Sharon Kay (Ackerman) Myers was born in a house in Dubuque Iowa In March of 1944. Her mother was Margaret (Kramer) and Father was Fred Ackerman. She was the third of 8 children born to Margaret, three have preceded her in death, Charly, Bill and Joy. Mary, Pat, John and Bob are still here, as well as her Brother...

Curt A. Barrett

Curt A. Barrett

Feb 16, 2023

Curt A. Barrett, 60, of Freeport, passed away, Thursday February 16, 2023. Curt was born July 20, 1962, in Freeport, the son of Duane ‘Dave" and Patricia (Lee) Barrett. He was a graduate of Freeport High School and Abilene Christian University. Curt was a member of Freeport Church of Christ. Curt enjoyed golfing and following many sports, most of...

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