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Sally J. Kahler

Sally J. Kahler

Aug 11, 2022

Sally J. Kahler, 82, of Freeport, IL passed away Thursday August 11, 2022 in her home, surrounded by her family. She was born November 5, 1939 in Freeport, IL​. Parents Clifford Sr. and Faye (Gillenwaters) Lang. Sally managed the FHN gift shop for many years. She also volunteered for FHN Hospice. Sally had a strong faith and was a...

Valerie Bardell

Valerie Bardell

Aug 8, 2022

Valerie "Val" Bardell, 60, of Freeport, was reunited with her soulmate, Scott Bardell, on Monday, August 8, 2022. Val was born April 14, 1962, in Camp Lejeune, North Carolina. Val provided home daycare for 37 years. She loved each and every kid she cared for as if they were one of her own. She loved working out and living...

Mark R. Soladay

Mark R. Soladay

Aug 8, 2022

Mark R. Soladay 66, of Freeport passed away on 8/8/22. Mark was born on 2/20/56 in Camp LeJeune, N.C. to Elliott F. Soladay and Mary Ann Soladay (nee Cassidy). He was the beloved brother of Synthia Soladay of Freeport, Catherine Marshall (Ron) of New Braunfels, Tx, Elliott L. Soladay (Cindy) of Sierra Vista, Az and the loving uncle to...

Sandra Rae Keith

Sandra Rae Keith

Aug 7, 2022

Sandra Rae Keith, 85 passed away on Sunday, August 7th in Davenport, Iowa. Sandra was born to Fred Keith and Arline (Al) Raih on December 14, 1936 in Freeport, Illinois. She graduated from Freeport High School in 1954 and from the University of Illinois. Much of her adult life she lived in Galesburg, Illinois. She was an active member...

James D. Piggues

James D. Piggues

Aug 1, 2022

James D Piggues Sr, 67, of Freeport, IL departed this life on Monday, August 1, 2022 at his home surrounded by his family and loved ones. James was born on September 9, 1954 in Forrest City, Arkansas. He was son of Maudie Beatrice (Crump) Piggues and James Piggues. He was baptized at an early age. He moved to Freeport,...

Jordae Cropsey

Jordae Cropsey

Jul 30, 2022

Jordae Ixchelle Cropsey, 29, of Freeport, IL, passed away Saturday July 30, 2022. She was born August 31, 1992, the daughter of Tramiere Broughton and Michelle Cropsey. Jordae is survived by her mother, Michelle Cropsey; father, Tramiere Broughton; son, De Mechreon Price; daughter, Ayana Price; brother, Jamiere Broughton; sisters, Shakiyla McClain, Aukaiza McClain, and Shaquandra Sanders. Jordae was preceded...

Kittye L. Senneff

Kittye L. Senneff

Jul 30, 2022

Kittye L. Senneff, 80, a lifelong resident of Freeport, IL. passed away peacefully in her home on July 30, 2022. She was born February 3, 1942 in Freeport, IL, the daughter of Jay and Madelyn (Van Matre) Hartman. Kittye married her high school sweetheart Bill Senneff on September 2, 1961 after graduating from Freeport High School, Class of 1960....

Michael D. Schnierla

Michael D. Schnierla

Jul 29, 2022

Michael D. Schnierla, 76, of Freeport died Friday July 29, 2022 in his home. I wanted to let everyone know how blessed in have been Now I am with the Lord Jesus. I was raised in a Christian home and knew the Lord from a young age, I have been blessed for 74 years, I married my high school...

Berniece Davis

Berniece Davis

Jul 29, 2022

Berniece Elnora (Hartje) Davis passed into her Heavenly home on July 29,2022 with family by her side. Berniece was born on July 17, 1928 and recently celebrated her 94th birthday. She is the daughter of William and Louise (Kreimeyer) Hartje Sr. and grew up near Leaf River with twelve mostly older siblings, thus the recipient of many hand-me-downs during...

Chansy Neo Thatsanaphon

Chansy Neo Thatsanaphon

Jul 29, 2022

On Friday, July 29th 2022, Chansy Neo Thatsanaphon, loving husband and father of 4 children, passed away peacefully at the age of 71. Chansy was born on September 13, 1950 in Bokeo Huay Xai, Laos to his parents Thongdy and Nou Thatsanaphon. He was the first born out of 18 children. He was young, full of life and had...

John S. "Jack" Hooker

John S. "Jack" Hooker

Jul 27, 2022

John S "Jack" Hooker, 78, of Freeport, IL passed away Wednesday July 27, 2022 in Oshkosh, WI. doing what he loved, attending the Oshkosh Air Show with his airplane buddies. Jack was born May 10, 1944 in Rochester, NY to Thomas and Sarah Lee (Sullivan) Hooker. He grew up attending a one room schoolhouse Near Rochester, then to Youngstown,Ny.Jack...

Robert "Bob" E. Diehl

Robert "Bob" E. Diehl

Jul 27, 2022

Robert "Bob" E. Diehl, 73, of Freeport, passed away, Wednesday July 27, 2022, at FHN Memorial Hospital. Bob was born April 21, 1949, in Freeport, the son of Floyd and Darlene (Lower) Diehl. He proudly served his country in the US Army from 1969-1971. Bob worked for Chrysler for 5 years and then Freeport Water & Sewer Department for...

Chavis Jay Rucker

Chavis Jay Rucker

Jul 26, 2022

Chavis Jay Rucker, of Freeport departed this early life July 26, 2022. He was born July 21, 1975, in Freeport IL the son of Howard Shirley and Wonda Rucker. Chavis was employed as production worker at Titan Tire. He attended Freeport High School and received an Associate Degree in Business Administration. Chavis leaves to cherish many loving memories, his...

Robert E. Downing Sr.

Robert E. Downing Sr.

Jul 26, 2022

Robert Eugene Downing Sr., 79, of Freeport, passed away, Tuesday July 26, 2022, in his home surrounded by his loving family. Robert was born March 28, 1943, in Freeport, the son of Earl and Jeanne (Schofield) Downing. Mr. Downing proudly served his country in the US Navy from 1963-1967. He married Linda L. Weier June 29, 1969, in Freeport....

Edward J. Weir

Edward J. Weir

Jul 24, 2022

Edward J. Weir, 88, of Freeport, passed away, Sunday July 24, 2022, in his home. Edward was born January 16, 1934, in Brooklyn, New York, the son of Edward and Irene (Epstein) Weir. Mr. Weir served in the US Army during the Korean War. He married Kathleen Dubow May 26, 1973, in Chicago, Illinois. Edward was an Electro-Mechanical Engineer....

James "Jim" Walter Mordick

James "Jim" Walter Mordick

Jul 23, 2022

James "Jim" Walter Mordick, 79, lifelong Freeport resident, passed away, Saturday July 23, 2022, at UW-Madison Hospital. Jim was born June 7, 1943, in Freeport, the son of Francis J. and Virginia (Oswalt) Mordick. He married Jeanne Jeffrey December 21, 1984, in Freeport. Jim was a 1961 graduate of Freeport High School. He proudly served his country in the...

D. John Mellom Jr.

D. John Mellom Jr.

Jul 22, 2022

John Mellom, affectionately known to his family as "Boppy," passed away July 22nd, surrounded by his devoted wife Helen and family. Darrell "John" Mellom, Jr. was born on December 20, 1932, and died 22 July 2022 in Freeport. Son of Darrell J. Mellom, Sr. and Edith Cantrill Mellom; big brother of Sara Mellom (Bill) Hebbel of Hilton Head, SC;...

Norma Jean Valkema

Norma Jean Valkema

Jul 22, 2022

Norma Jean Valkema, age 88 of Freeport IL, passed away peacefully surrounded by her loved ones on July 22,2022. She was born on March 16, 1934, the daughter of Roy and Mary (Tracy) Gusloff. Norma married Donald Valkema on June 19, 1954 and together they were blessed with five children and 68 years of marriage. Norma was passionate about...

Shaquille D. Shorter

Shaquille D. Shorter

Jul 22, 2022

Shaquille D. Shorter, 30, of Freeport, IL passed away Friday July, 22 2022. He was born May 3, 1992 in Freeport, IL to Willie Allen Sr. and Sharon Shorter. Shaquille enjoyed playing poker, following football and basketball, and hanging out with friends and family, especially his kids. He is survived by his parents Willie Allen Sr. and Sharon Shorter;...

Larry L. Donmeyer

Larry L. Donmeyer

Jul 22, 2022

Larry L. Donmeyer, 80, of Freeport, IL passed away Friday July 22, 2022 in his home surrounded by his family. He was born November 30, 1941 in DeKalb, IL to Merrill and Betty (Knicely) Donmeyer. In 1964 Larry joined the United States Marine Corps and served in the Vietnam War. Larry served on the Freeport Fire Department for 21...

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