Jeanne Ann Klaus
Apr 13, 2022
Jeanne Ann Klaus, 88, of Freeport, went home to be with her Lord on Tuesday, April 13th, 2022. She was born on December 6th, 1933 in Freeport, IL, daughter of Glenn and Carolee (Knauff) Yoder. Jeanne was a 1952 Freeport High School graduate and married Robert Klaus Sr. on February 13, 1956. They were together 47 years until his...
Lee Owen Rosenstiel
Apr 12, 2022
Lee Owen Rosenstiel 98, passed away peacefully at his home Tuesday April 12, 2022. He was born February 4, 1924, to Elbridge and Gladys Rosenstiel. Lee grew up in McConnell, IL. He attended Winslow High School where he met and married Rozella Joyce Harney on August 9, 1945. Lee and Joyce had two sons, Michael Lee Rosenstiel and Richard...
Francis "Joe" Longmeyer Iii
Apr 12, 2022
Francis "Joe" Longmeyer III, 83, of Freeport, died April 12, 2022, at manor Court of Liberty Village. He was born August 10, 1938, the son of Francis J. Longmeyer II and Lucy Wood. Francis married Marilyn Mehl February 15, 1969, in Carrollton, IL. Francis served his country in the U.S. Army from 1961-64. He was the executive director of...
Sunnie Tillmon Brown
Apr 11, 2022
Sunnie T. Brown, also affectionally known as "Mickey" transitioned from the earthly world on Monday April 11, 2022 in his home. Sunnie was born December 2, 1950 to the late Mr. and Mrs. Edward Jackson Brown (Susie Mae Cook) in Miami, FL. He completed his formal education in Freeport, IL. He worked at Kelly Springfield for more than 25...
Trishann Yvette Scott
Apr 9, 2022
Trishann Yvette Scott, aka Dirty Red, of Freeport, passed way, Saturday April 9, 2022 at FHN Memorial Hospital, after an extended illness. Trish was born July 6, 1970 in Freeport to David L. Coffee and Deborah Scott. She leaves to cherish her memories; mother and father, two sons, Deandre Hobson and Isaiah Hughes; daughter, Tierra Hobson; two grandchildren, Dezavion...
Anna Endriss
Apr 8, 2022
Anna Endriss passed away in Freeport, Illinois on April 8, 2022. Her sisters, Evelyn and Margaret, preceded her in death, as well as her husband, George Endriss, in 2017. She also had cousins. She is survived by two children, Phyllis Endriss-Sumrall of Biloxi, Mississippi and Allen Endriss of Freeport, Illinois; two grandsons, Scott Lee Endriss and Erich Michael Brinkmeier....
Jeffrey Lynn Deethardt
Apr 8, 2022
Jeffrey Lynn Deethardt, 68, of Elkhorn, Wisconsin went to be with God on Friday April 8th, 2022 at home surrounded by his treasured books, cherished belongings, bowling trophies and family. He was born November 23, 1953 in Freeport Illinois to Harold and Doris Deethardt (Stumbaugh) Jeff worked at VARC and VIP Vocational Services until his retirement. He was a...
Duane L. Blasing
Apr 8, 2022
Duane L. Blasing, 84, of Freeport, passed away, Friday April 8, 2022, at Walnut Acres. Duane was born March 24, 1938, in Winslow, Illinois, the son of Walter and Thyre (Jensen) Blasing. Duane was a graduate of Orangeville High School. He proudly served his country in the United States Air Force from 1961-1965. Duane did upholstery work for many...
O. T. Williams, Jr.
Apr 7, 2022
Elder O.T. Williams, Jr. was born to Rev. O.T Williams, Sr. and Hallie (Glass) Williams in Grenada, MS. When O.T. was very young his parents moved to Osceola, AR. He accepted Christ at an early age at the Bethlehem Baptist Church where his father was the pastor. O.T. served in the United States Navy, June 22, 1955 - June...
Richard L. Stukenberg
Apr 4, 2022
Richard Lynn Stukenberg, 83 of Forreston passed away on April 4, 2022 after a well fought battle with cancer. Born 9-5-38 to Raymond and Ruth (Hartje) Stukenberg. Graduated from Forreston High School Class of 1956. Married Audrey Bocker Messer on January 20, 1973. Ran the Mobil Station in Forreston for years and was an Illinois State Highway Maintenance worker....
Gale M. Orde
Apr 3, 2022
Gale M. Orde, 74, formerly of Lena and Chicago, passed away on April 3, 2022 at Walnut Acres, after a courageous struggle with numerous conditions. She was born in Melrose, Massachusetts on December 28, 1947 to Edward Orde Sr. and Doris (Cooke) Orde. After moving to the Midwest, she attended school in Lena and graduated from LeWin High School...
Carol Lee Baker
Mar 31, 2022
Carol Lee Baker, 84, of Freeport, IL, passed away peacefully in her home Thursday, March 31, 2022, surrounded by loved ones. She was born August 8, 1937 in Freeport to Robert and Eleanor Connery. Carol was united in marriage to Harrison "Pete" Baker on September 27, 1958 and were together 54 years until his passing in 2012. Carol was...
Timothy J. Bradbury
Mar 29, 2022
Timothy J. Bradbury, 73, of Freeport, passed away, Tuesday, March 29, 2022, at FHN Memorial Hospital. Timothy was born August 5, 1948, in Savanna, Illinois, the son of James M. Sr. and Marie J. (Watson) Bradbury. He worked for 35 years at Kelly Springfield. Timothy was passionate about fishing, gardening, and camping with his family and friends. Surviving is...
Michael J. Taylor
Mar 27, 2022
FREEPORT, IL - Michael J. Taylor, 72, of Freeport, passed away, on Sunday, March 27, 2022 at FHN Memorial Hospital after a fight with lung disease. He was born in Freeport on October 24, 1949 to Jacqueline Taylor who later married James Anderson. Michael attended Taylor Park School through the third grade before moving to Clinton, Iowa with his...
Jack W. Sward
Mar 27, 2022
Jack William Sward, born September 11, 1926, went home to be with the Lord on Sunday, March 27, 2022. Jack was 95 years old. Surviving are his devoted wife of 42 years, Karola; one daughter, Monica (Frank) Percic of Minnesota; one step-son, Karl (Marci) Shields; Six grandchildren, John Shields, James Shields, Henry Percic, Elizabeth Shields, Frederick Percic, and Sarah...
Margaret R. Sass
Mar 25, 2022
Margaret R. Sass, 101, of Ridott, passed away, Friday March 25, 2022, in her home. Margaret was born February 20, 1921, in Freeport, the daughter of Arthur F. and Florence B. (Hall) Turner. Margaret was preceded in death by three husbands, Hester Moore, Charles Richardson, and Henry Sass. She worked for Structo, Garrity, and Micro Switch throughout her career,...
Robert P. Eckert
Mar 23, 2022
Bob (Robert P. Eckert III) was born midsummer 1929 to Robert P. Eckert Jr. and Olga F. Eckert. Bob grew up in Freeport. He was the grandson of the senior Robert Eckert. Bob's grade school was St. Thomas Aquinas Catholic School. His high school was Freeport High, where he graduated in 1947, and went on to Georgetown University, graduating...
Precious Palmer Jr.
Mar 22, 2022
Precious Palmer, Jr., 73, of Freeport, IL, died Tuesday March 22, 2022, at Swedish American Hospital in Rockford, IL. He was born February 1, 1949, in Greenville, MS, the son of Precious and Thelma (Rogers) Palmer, Sr. Precious married Jessie M. Simmons. Precious is survived by seven sons, Adron (Kristi) Simmons of Freeport, IL, Jeffrey Peter Palmer of Chicago,...
Kenneth Lloyd Kounkel
Mar 22, 2022
Kenneth Lloyd Kounkel Obituary Kenneth Lloyd Kounkel, 78, passed away March 22, 2022, at Javon Bea Hospital Rockford, IL. Ken was born on June 1, 1943, in Le Mars, Iowa to Lloyd and Maria (Muecke) Kounkel. He was raised on the family farm, 1 mile south of Neptune. Ken attended the local country one room school through the sixth...
Robert Marion Wachlin
Mar 19, 2022
Robert M. Wachlin, 93, of Freeport, passed away, Saturday, March 19, 2022. Robert was born November 13, 1928, in Belvidere, the son of Marion J. and Ruth (Parriott) Wachlin. Mr. Wachlin proudly served his country in the United States Air Force from 1950-1954, during the Korean War. Robert married Lois Grice September 11, 1954, at Polo United Methodist Church....
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