Obituaries

Dec 28, 2021

Beloved Mother, grandmother, sister, and friend Merry Melody Liburd (affectionately known as Melody) was called home by our heavenly father December 28, 2021 at FHN Memorial Hospital Freeport, Illinois. Melody has always exhibited a strong faith in God as she accepted Christ at an early age and despite life's circumstances remained an active member in her church as well...

Dec 26, 2021

Dale E. Snyder, 93, of Polo, IL, died Sunday December 26, 2021. He was born April 20, 1928 in Adeline, IL, the son of Orville and Mae (Stukenberg) Snyder. Dale married Adelaide Cook October 14, 1950 in Oregon, IL. Dale farmed the family farm near Adeline. Dale is survived by his wife Adelaide Snyder of Polo, IL; two sons,...

Dec 25, 2021

Tonya Jo Schmidt, 40, passed away Saturday December 25, 2021 at FHN Memorial Hospital in Freeport, IL. She was born August 11, 1981 in Arlington, TX, the daughter of Joel Pontnack and Jamie Lee Culp. Tonya married Jeff Schmidt on September 27, 2019 in Freeport, IL. She enjoyed cooking, gardening, and taking pictures, so much that her phone had...

Dec 24, 2021

Randall L. Chezem, 60, of Freeport, died Friday December 24, 2021. He was born February 15, 1961 in Freeport,, IL, the son of Kenneth and Alice (Snodgrass) Chezem.Randall married Johanna Scace October 3, 2011 in Freeport, IL.Randall worked for the Freeport Park District. He served in the United States Army. He enjoyed fishing and model trains.Randall is survived by...

Dec 23, 2021

Norma J. Enzler, 95, of Freeport, IL, died Thursday, December 23, 2021 in her home. She was born August 18, 1926 in Freeport, Il, the daughter of Raymond and Ann (O'Rourke) Bolender. She married Herbert ‘Bud" J. Enzler September 10, 1949 in Freeport, Il; he died December 25, 1997. Norma was a home maker and also worked with her...

Dec 23, 2021

Norma Jean Bawinkel 96 of German Valley died December 23, 2021. She was born September 28, 1925 in Stephenson County, IL, the daughter of Paul and Clara (Folgate) Kaiser. After graduating from Dakota High School she worked at Micro-Switch. She then married Russell Bawinkel on June 18, 1949. She was a homemaker and helped farm alongside Russell till 1978...

Dec 21, 2021

Lillian B. Taylor, 96, of Freeport, IL, died Tuesday December 21, 2021. She was born June 24, 1925 in Freeport, IL, the daughter of William and Minnie (Powe) Henry. Lillian married Harry Taylor, Sr., May 23, 1947 in Freeport, IL; he died February 28, 1980. Lillian was employed by Micro-Switch-Honeywell. She was a member of St. Paul Missionary Baptist...

Dec 21, 2021

Freeport IL Funeral Services will be handled by: Burke Tubbs Funeral Home Freeport, IL. 61032 Freeport IL Floral arrangements can be ordered: Deiniger Floral Shop 1 W. Main St. Freeport, IL. 61032 Cemetery Details Chapel Hill Memorial Gardens 2514 IL-26 Freeport, IL 61032 Loading map Previous Events Visitation JAN 7. 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM (CT) Faith For Miracle...

Dec 17, 2021

Demetric M. Macon Jr. was born on September 23, 2003 to Debra A. Macon and Demetric M. Macon Sr. in Freeport Illinois.He attended Freeport Senoir High School in Freeport, IL as a Junior planning to graduate soon in the short years to come. He loved playing Football, Basketball, and always was a Comedian. Demetrick loved his Two daughters, Nieces,...

Dec 16, 2021

Joan Louise Wubbena, 78, Of Dixon IL, formerly of Forreston, IL passed away Thursday December 16, 2021 at SwedishAmerican UW Health Hospital in Rockford, IL. She was born July 12, 1943 in Dixon, IL to David Miller and Bernice (Schick) Miller. On October 16, 1965 she married Leonard L. Wubbena in Brookville, IL. Leonard passed away November 10, 1993....

Dec 16, 2021

Karen K. Dach, age 56 from Freeport,IL, passed away in home on December 16th, 2021 in Freeport,IL. She was born on July 3rd,1965 in Rockford, IL to Dorothy & Raymond Morris. She enjoyed playing with her grandchildren, being outdoors & had the utmost humor that would light up the room. She also loved watching movies to pass the time...

Dec 16, 2021

Dec 15, 2021

Willie Ann Phillips, 66, of Freeport, IL passed away Wednesday December 15, 2021 in her home. She was born September 7, 1955 in Chicago, IL to James Boyd and Lorither Pittman. Willie enjoyed singing, dancing, joking around, and all types of games, especially card games. Most of all Willie enjoyed spending time with her family. She is survived by...

Dec 15, 2021

Larry F. Jenkins, 73, of Forreston, died Wednesday, December 15, 2021, at Polo Rehab and Health Care Center. Larry was born October 25, 1948, in Rockford, the son of Floyd and Hortense (Faulkner) Jenkins. Larry worked for Kable News in Mt. Morris, White Pines State Park in The Lodge, and Lake LaDonna. He was a member of Forreston Reformed...

Dec 11, 2021

Catherine A. Doyle, 72, of Winslow passed away on December 11, 2021 at FHN Memorial Hospital. She was born January 21, 1949 in Freeport, IL the daughter of Donald and Arcelia (Smith) Ranz. She married James L. Doyle August 26, 1967. Catherine loved all types of games, whether she was playing them herself or watching them on TV. She...

Dec 11, 2021

Florence Ruthe, 89, of Freeport died peacefully Saturday, December 11th, 2021 at home surrounded by her family. Born October 3rd, 1932 at the family home in Shannon, she was the daughter of Daniel and Vernie (Janssen) Buss. Their family of 11 lived in a 2 bedroom house - they shared very well! Florence married the love of her life...

Dec 10, 2021

George L. Drews, 65, of Dakota, IL, died Friday December 10, 2021, at FHN Memorial Hospital. He was born February 29, 1956, in Delevan, WI, the son of Leonard and Pearl (Key) Drews. George married Loreen Artz May 21, 1996. George was a United States Marine Veteran. He enjoyed fishing and camping at Lake Le-Aqua-Na, and listening to gospel...

Dec 10, 2021

Jerold Joseph Sofran Sr., 82, of Dunedin, Florida passed away on December 10th, 2021, in Safety Harbor. He was born on January 22nd, 1939, in Freeport, IL to the late George and Leona (Zahorjanski) Sofran. He moved from Freeport to the Dunedin area is 1981. While in Freeport, Jerold worked for Honeywell and after he moved to Florida, he...

Dec 9, 2021

Janet K. Blankenhorn, 81, of Freeport, passed away on Thursday, December 9, 2021, at FHN Memorial Hospital. Janet was born November 16, 1940, in Freeport, the daughter of William & Lilyan (Strauss) Penticoff. She married Ronald Blankenhorn on September 18, 1960, at Trinity EUB Church in Freeport. She was a 1958 graduate of Freeport High School as well as...

Dec 9, 2021

Nicole Shawnt'e Turks 44, affectionally known as Nikki, of Freeport, IL. departed her earthly life on Thursday, December 9, 2021 at FHN Memorial Hospital. Nicole was born July 1, 1977 in Freeport, Illinois the daughter of Paul and Cherri Bruce. Nicole married the love of her life Myron Turks November 9, 2013. She received her formal education through Freeport...