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Kody Allan Newman

Kody Allan Newman

Dec 30, 2022

On Friday, December 30, 2022, Kody Allan Newman, 22, was tragically taken from his family and friends too soon. Kody was born in Monroe, Wisconsin on October 10, 2000. He was born to his loving parents Adam and Stacy (Meyer) Newman. Kody lived in Montana with his mother in his younger years and then returned to Freeport to live...

Linda Ruth Werntz

Linda Ruth Werntz

Dec 30, 2022

Linda Ruth Werntz, 66, peacefully passed away on Friday, December 30, 2022, at FHN Memorial Hospital surrounded by her beloved family. She was born on August 14, 1956, to Caryl and Eldon Kortemeier in Freeport, Illinois. Linda graduated from Freeport High School in 1974, and from Highland Community College in 1993 with an Associate's Degree in Nursing. On August...

Juanita G. Boatright

Juanita G. Boatright

Dec 29, 2022

Juanita G. Boatright, 93, of Freeport, passed away, Thursday, December 29, 2022 at FHN Memorial Hospital. Juanita was born March 4, 1929 , in Mendota, Illinois, the daughter of Serferino and Juanita (Gomez) Calderon. She was a 1948 graduate of Aquin High School and a member of St. Mary's Catholic Church. Juanita enjoyed watching music, traveling, and watching television....

Frankie L. Ishmon

Frankie L. Ishmon

Dec 19, 2022

Frank "Sweet Frankie" Ishmon, 70, of Freeport, IL, passed away December 19, 2022, at his home surrounded by his loving family. Frankie was born March 2, 1952, in Forrest City, AR, to Leon and Argusta Ishmon. Frankie attended school in Forrest City, AR, and then later moved to Freeport, IL, with his family where he later finished his schooling....

Will Jackson

Will Jackson

Dec 17, 2022

No obituary found for this tribute. Cemetery Details Freeport City Cemetery 902 W Lincoln Blvd Freeport, IL 61032 Loading map Previous Events Funeral Service DEC 30. 10:30 AM (CT) Burke Tubbs Funeral Home- Freeport 504 N. Walnut Street Freeport, IL 61032 https://burketubbs.com Loading map

Jackie Lynn Dyson

Jackie Lynn Dyson

Dec 16, 2022

Jackie Lynn Dyson 1950-2022 Jackie, 72, of Freeport, went peacefully into the Lord's loving arms on Friday, December 16th. Jackie was born on June 26, 1950 to James and Mildred Downing. She married Rodney on June 22, 1969. She was a graduate of Freeport High School. She is survived by her husband Rodney, sons, Luke and Mike (Emily) and...

Curtis "Curt" Dean Schrock

Curtis "Curt" Dean Schrock

Dec 16, 2022

Curtis "Curt" Dean Schrock, 68, of Freeport, passed away on Friday, December 16, 2022 surrounded by family after a brief battle with cancer. He worked as a farmer for Grant and Norma Burckhardt of rural Freeport and then went to work for Bay Valley Foods retiring in 2016. Curt was born on November 20, 1954 the son of Vernon...

John Jeffrey Mcnair

John Jeffrey Mcnair

Dec 16, 2022

No obituary found for this tribute. Cemetery Details Freeport City Cemetery 902 W Lincoln Blvd Freeport, IL 61032 Loading map Previous Events Funeral Service DEC 30. 11:00 AM (CT) Mt. Carmel Missionary Baptist Church 602 South Chicago Avenue Freeport Freeport, IL 61032 Loading map

James Spearman

James Spearman

Dec 15, 2022

James Spearman of Freeport, Illinois peacefully departed his earthly life on Thursday, December 15, 2022. Just like he dealt with all experiences in life, James managed his illness with strength and grace, and wanted to spend as much time with his loved ones. On his final day, James was surrounded by family as he entered eternal life. James was...

Donna J. Kellner

Donna J. Kellner

Dec 15, 2022

Donna Jean Kellner, 87, of Freeport, died December 15, 2022 at FHN Memorial Hospital. Donna was born January 25, 1935, the daughter of Ward and Minnie (Brinkmeier) Paul. On June 2, 1956 she married James Kellner at St. Thomas Aquinas Church, Freeport. He preceded her in death on July 26, 2017. Donna graduated from Shannon High School in 1952...

Roger Stanley Mershon

Roger Stanley Mershon

Dec 15, 2022

Roger Stanley Mershon, 87, of Freeport, passed away on Thursday, December 15, 2022 at WinnPrairie Assisted Living. He worked as a salesman and then district manager with Frito Lay for 37 years retiring in 1993. Roger then went to work for Rockford Park District as a starter for Elliot Golf Course for 25 plus years. Roger was born to...

David J. Ruter

David J. Ruter

Dec 13, 2022

David J Ruter, 79, passed away on Tuesday, December 13, 2022, at Monroe Hospital after an extended illness, surrounded by his family. He was born on February 12, 1943 to John A. and Martha Ruter in Freeport, IL. David graduated from Forreston High School in 1961. On January 4, 1963 he married the love of his life, Duska Haijenga,...

Helen M. Butler

Helen M. Butler

Dec 12, 2022

Helen M. Butler, 82, of Forreston, passed away, Monday December 12, 2022, at Serenity Hospice, Oregon, Illinois. Helen was born July 8, 1940 in Davis, Illinois, the daughter of George and Elizabeth (Hoch) Kochsmeier. Helen married William C. Butler October 21, 1960, in Forreston. Mr. Butler died October 29, 2002. Helen's family always came first, she displayed this by...

Robert "Bob" H. Klosa Sr.

Robert "Bob" H. Klosa Sr.

Dec 10, 2022

Robert "Bob" H. Klosa Sr., 70, of Freeport, IL passed away Saturday December 10, 2022 in his home surrounded by his family. He was born January 2, 1952 in Freeport to Henry and Matilda (Holbert) Klosa. Bob married Charlotte Euler on October 26, 1974 in Rockton, IL at the Church By the Side of the Road. Bob was employed...

Roseann E. Beverley

Roseann E. Beverley

Dec 8, 2022

Roseann E. Beverley, age 92 died peacefully on December 8, 2022 in Oregon, IL She was born November 21, 1930 on a farm in Wyoming Valley, Spring Green, Wisconsin, and graduated from Aquin High School in Freeport, Illinois. Richard "Dick" Beverley and Roseann were married June 4, 1949 in Spring Green, Wisconsin. Roseann and Dick operated Beverley's Market Place...

Fred Allen Kasten

Fred Allen Kasten

Dec 8, 2022

Fred Allen Kasten, 73, of Freeport, passed away, Thursday December 8, 2022, at FHN Memorial Hospital. Fred was born October 22, 1949, in Savanna, Illinois, the son of Fred and Emma (Ward) Kasten. Fred was a graduate of Freeport High School and Northern Illinois University. He proudly served his country in the US Army. Fred married Linda Charles November...

Constance "Connie" L. Schopf

Constance "Connie" L. Schopf

Dec 5, 2022

Constance "Connie" L. Schopf the best mom and nonnie a child could ask for passed away on December 5, 2022, surrounded by all of her children. She was welcomed to her heavenly home by her soulmate Bob, who was waiting to embrace her. Born November 4, 1935, to Walter and Ruth Hansen she married Robert Schopf in 1968 and...

Evelyn Marie Diddens

Evelyn Marie Diddens

Dec 3, 2022

Evelyn Marie Diddens, 96, of Freeport, IL, passed away Saturday December 3, 2022 at Walnut Acres in Freeport, IL. She was born November 17, 1926 in Shannon, IL, the daughter of Ervin and Katherine (Sturtevant) Plock. Evelyn married Alvin Diddens January 26, 1946 in German Valley, IL; he passed away September 12, 2010. Evelyn worked on the family farm...

Randall "Randy" Lee Musser

Randall "Randy" Lee Musser

Dec 1, 2022

Randall "Randy" Lee Musser, 68, of Champaign passed away on December 1, 2022, after he chose to enter into Hospice care following an illness. Randy was born December 7, 1953 in Freeport to Terry and Audrey Musser. He grew up on the family farm in Pearl City, graduating from Pearl City High School in 1972 and attended Highland Community...

Larry Ray Casselman

Larry Ray Casselman

Nov 27, 2022

Larry Ray Casselman, 91, of Freeport, passed away, Sunday November 27, 2022, at Parkview Home. Larry was born January 24, 1931, in Freeport, the son of Alvin and Velma (Shippy) Casselman. Larry married Jean Houghton June 29, 1963, in Freeport. Larry was a member of Second Presbyterian Church, Freeport. He worked at Micro Switch for 36 years. Surviving are...

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