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Nicole Shawnte Turks

Nicole Shawnte Turks

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...

Richard A. Heffner

Richard A. Heffner

Dec 9, 2021

Richard A (Dick) Heffner passed away in his home on Thursday, December 9th, 2021, in Freeport, IL. Dick was born on May 21, 1938, in Rockford, IL to Arando and Phyllis Heffner. Dick graduated from Freeport High School with the class of 1956, and married Janet Kleckler of Scioto Mills, IL on May 31, 1958. A successful salesman, Dick...

Gladys J. Bardell

Gladys J. Bardell

Dec 8, 2021

Gladys J. Bardell, 95, of Freeport, IL, died Wednesday December 8, 2021 at Walnut Acres in Freeport, IL. She was born January 30, 1926 in German Valley, IL, the daughter of James and Annie (Mennenga) Bawinkel. Gladys married Harold Hulls January 30, 1945, Harold passed away. She then married Harold ‘Pee Wee" Bardell, Harold also passed away. Gladys worked...

Shirley Jean Nelson

Shirley Jean Nelson

Dec 8, 2021

Shirley Jean Nelson, passed away peacefully on December 8, 2021, at Manor Court, Freeport. Shirley was the daughter of Joseph and Elizabeth Sieffert. She graduated from Aquin High School and attended Edgewood College. Shirley married Leonard Nelson October 5, 1946, in Freeport. Leonard passed away January 11, 2012. They spent much of their married life in Wisconsin and Minnesota...

Mary E. Morgan

Mary E. Morgan

Dec 8, 2021

On December 19, 1930, Mary and Issac Elem of Fulton, TN birthed Mary Verbaline Elem. She was raised with 11 other siblings: five brothers and six sisters. She attended Fulton, TN. Elementary School and Ripley, TN. High School. Mary found love early in life and married William Morgan.Mary left Tennessee and relocated to Freeport, Il. She raised six children...

Darlene J. Steele

Darlene J. Steele

Dec 8, 2021

Darlene J. Steele, 62, of Freeport, Illinois, gained her heavenly wings on December 8th, 2021. She was born July 18th, 1959 in Freeport. Survivors include her daughters Melissa (Tim) Simmons, Tanya Heckman, Tamica Bullock all of Freeport; brothers: Dennis(Georgia) Meehan of Montana and Ray (Tammy) Heckman of Freeport; sisters: Dawn (Randy) Huenefeld; Tina (Tommy) Clankie, both of Freeport and...

Jeffrey W. Jones

Jeffrey W. Jones

Dec 6, 2021

Jeffrey W. Jones, 64, of Freeport passed Monday December 6, 2021 an FHN Memorial Hospital. He was born September 19, 1957 in Beloit, WI the son of William and Ruth (Reese) Jones. He married Gina West on January 9, 1975 in Freeport. Jeff loved watching movies, spending time with his family, and his talking bird Bella. He was the...

Chester A. "Check" Marcum Jr.

Chester A. "Check" Marcum Jr.

Dec 6, 2021

Chester A. "Check" Marcum Jr. (90), passed away peacefully on Monday, December, 6, 2021. He was born February 10, 1931 in Albany, KY. He was the son of Chester and Florence (Bolander) Marcum. He married Catherine M. Bonvillain on October 16, 1954. Chester was a veteran during the Korean War and served in Germany. He was a graduate of...

John Berry Shipp

John Berry Shipp

Dec 5, 2021

John B. Shipp was born on May 12, 1925 to Dave Shipp and Estelle Logan-Shipp in West, Mississippi. John was the 7th of 15 children. Growing up John attended school in West and joined the West Baptist Church at an early age. John enlisted into the United States Navy as a teenager and served in World War II as...

Marsdon D. Stukenberg

Marsdon D. Stukenberg

Dec 3, 2021

Marsdon Stukenberg, 83, of Forreston, IL passed away Friday December 3, 2021 at Rush University Hospital in Chicago, IL. He was born October 13, 1938 in Freeport, IL to Donald and Margaret (DeWall) Stukenberg. On November 1, 1958 he married Barbara Plum in Forreston, IL. Barbara passed away August 17, 2011. He was a member of Forreston United Methodist...

Bruce William Banks

Bruce William Banks

Dec 2, 2021

Bruce William Banks of Dakota passed away peacefully Thursday December 2, 2021 at the age of 90 at home with his family. Bruce was born February 3, 1931 in Rockford, the son of Harry and Helen (Melchert) Banks. Bruce was happily married to Jane Marie Sughroue Banks for 64 years, before Jane passed away earlier this year. Together they...

Grace "Gracie" Suggs

Grace "Gracie" Suggs

Dec 2, 2021

Gracie Suggs, 94, departed this earthly life on Thursday, December 2, 2021. She was born on September 25, 1927 in Hickory, Mississippi to Aaron Pruitt and Fannie (Tullos) Pruitt. She came to Freeport in 1947. Gracie married Aaron Suggs in 1951, together they raised six children. Gracie was a member of St. Paul Missionary Baptist Church where she served...

Mary Ellen Ludwig

Mary Ellen Ludwig

Dec 1, 2021

Mary Ellen Ludwig 1937-2021 Mary Ellen Ludwig, 84, of Forreston, died Wednesday, December 1, 2021 at Generations at Neighbors in Byron. Mary Ellen was born October 16, 1937 to Ted and Faith (Miller) Knodle. She married the love of her life, Norman L. Ludwig on January 14, 1956. Mary Ellen cherished her days working alongside Norm on the farm,...

Shirley D. Williams

Shirley D. Williams

Nov 29, 2021

Shirley Dean Williams, born 1956, into the union of Lucy Lee Wilson and Charley Tellery in Crenshaw, Mississippi frantically celebrated her birth on the 16th and 17th of July. In Shirley's childhood years, she relocated with her family to Chicago, Illinois. As a resident of South Chicago community, Shirley attended James N Thorp Elementary School. Shirley then continued her...

Adam T. Bradbury

Adam T. Bradbury

Nov 28, 2021

Adam T. Bradbury, 36, of Freeport, IL passed away Sunday November 28, 2021 in his home. He was born September 13, 1985 in Freeport to Thomas Bradbury and Raykelle Easley. Adam was employed at Berner Foods. He enjoyed fishing, playing pool, and disc golf. Cooking was another passion of Adam's and he was a chef in a prior career....

Walter James Hollins

Walter James Hollins

Nov 28, 2021

Walter James Hollins, 66, of Freeport, Illinois departed his earthly home, and moved to his new home, on Sunday, November 28, 2021 at Madison VA Hospital, surrounded by his family. Walter was born January 2, 1955 in Dermott, Arkansas, to the late Clara Whitley Hollins and Esley Whitley. After moving to Freeport, Illinois he was afforded the opportunities to...

Walter Maurice Hayward Sr.

Walter Maurice Hayward Sr.

Nov 26, 2021

Walter Maurice Hayward Sr. 45 of Freeport, Illinois departed his earthly life Friday November 26, 2021, peacefully at home. Walter was born October 12, 1976, in Freeport, Illinois the son of Walter Macon and Lorita Burris. He received his education through Freeport School District 145, graduating in 1996. After high school Walter enrolled in Highland Community College where he...

Walter J. Pflaume Iii

Walter J. Pflaume Iii

Nov 24, 2021

Walter Julius "Buddy" Pflaume III was born and raised in Freeport IL on January 21, 1956 to Walter J. and Janean (Allen) Pflaume. As a child Buddy along with his brother Dan belonged to the DeMolay fraternity. He graduated Freeport High School in 1974. Buddy could be found skating or working at Skate Land where he first met Kathy....

Leroy C. Kaderly

Leroy C. Kaderly

Nov 24, 2021

LeRoy C. Kaderly, 75, of Browntown, WI Passed away on Wednesday November 24, 2021 in his home. He was born March 1, 1946 in Freeport, IL the son of Ernest C. and Anna Mae (Leiby) Kaderly. LeRoy enjoyed tinkering with tractors, collecting antique toys as well as guns. He often times found at local farm auctions and eating at...

Lovie Sullivan

Lovie Sullivan

Nov 24, 2021

Lovie Sullivan departed this earthly life on November 24, 2021 at Freeport Memorial Hospital in Freeport, IL. She was born July 4, 1944 in Drew, MS to the late Carrie Gatlin and Lewis Faulkner, she was the seventh of ten children. Lovie was a devoted mother to her eleven children and was a loving grandmother. Lovie is survived by...

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