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Pamela Jean Busker

Pamela Jean Busker

Nov 19, 2021

Pamela Jean (Altman) Busker, 65, of Freeport, passed away, Friday November 19, 2021, at Serenity Hospice & Home, Oregon. Pamela was born March 1, 1956, in Freeport, the daughter of John Leonard and Verna Jean (Mercier) Altman. She graduated from Highland Community College Nursing School. She served in the medical field as a Pediatric Licensed Practical Nurse and Coding...

Terrance Jerome 'Cheeto" Haynes

Terrance Jerome 'Cheeto" Haynes

Nov 18, 2021

On November 18, 2021, Terrance Jerome Haynes departed this earthly life at the early age of 36. Terrance was born January 11, 1985 in Freeport IL to Marvette Brooks and the late Raymond K. Haynes. Terrance attended Freeport High School and received his High School Equivalency Certificate. In 2004, he began working at Chrysler Daimler in Belvidere, IL. Terrance...

Lurean "Lou" Campbell

Lurean "Lou" Campbell

Nov 17, 2021

Lurean "Lou" Campbell, 93, of Freeport, passed away, Wednesday, November 17, 2021, in her daughters home. Lou was born August 13, 1928, in Lena, the daughter of Ira and Susan Knight. Lou married William O. Campbell October 5, 1946, in Freeport. Mr. Campbell passed away, March 14, 2004. Surviving is her daughter, Vickie (Joe) Kavran of Freeport; brother, Bernard...

Elaine K. Bauscher

Elaine K. Bauscher

Nov 15, 2021

Elaine K. Bauscher, 79, of Freeport, died Monday November 15, 2021 in her home. She was born December 5, 1941 in Forreston, IL, the daughter of Marvin and Esther (Gassman) Abels. Elaine married Thomas Bauscher August 14, 1960. Elaine was a member of Park Hills Evangelical Free Church in Freeport. She was an avid tennis player, once winning the...

Joan E. Fogel

Joan E. Fogel

Nov 13, 2021

Joan E. Fogel, 98, of Freeport, died Saturday November 13, 2021 at FHN memorial Hospital. She was born August 13, 1923 in Birmingham, England, the daughter of Albert and Florence Osborne. Joan married Robert Fogel on May 19, 1945 in England; he passed away January 27, 1987. Joan was a homemaker and housewife. She served in WWII in The...

Delbert L. Foat

Delbert L. Foat

Nov 11, 2021

DELBERT LEROY FOAT, 96 FREEPORT - Stephenson County, Illinois, is 565 square miles, and we're fairly certain that Delbert Foat farmed, assessed or knew someone in nearly every part of it. Delbert Leroy Foat, who called northwestern Illinois home for almost his entire life, died Thursday, November 11, 2021, just one day before his 97th birthday. He was born...

Harlan Ray Diehl

Harlan Ray Diehl

Nov 11, 2021

Harlan Ray Diehl, 88, of Freeport, IL passed away Thursday November 11, 2021 at Javon Bea Hospital in Rockford, IL. He was born March 31, 1933 in Freeport, IL to Merle and Edith (DeWall) Diehl. On February 21, 1952 he married Lola Mae Duitsman at Prairie Dell Church in Shannon, IL. Lola Mae passed away August 26, 2011. Harlan...

James D. Spangler

James D. Spangler

Nov 11, 2021

James D. Spangler, 92, of Freeport, IL passed away Thursday November 11, 2021 at FHN Memorial Hospital. He was born January 31, 1929 in Freeport, IL to Ezra "Ed" L. and Ida Viola (Oberbillig) Spangler. In 1947 James graduated from Freeport High School. James served in the U.S. Navy enlisting in May of 1948. He served during the Korean...

William "Bill" F. White

William "Bill" F. White

Nov 10, 2021

Bill was born to Donald & Betty White in Polo, IL, June 5, 1956. He passed away unexpectedly but peacefully in his home November 10, 2021. Bill enjoyed a childhood growing up on the family farm in rural Polo. He loved hunting and fishing and being outdoors, all interests he enjoyed the entirety of his life. He graduated from...

Jacob "Jack" Merkel

Jacob "Jack" Merkel

Nov 7, 2021

Jacob (Jack) Merkel, 81 of Freeport, formerly of Chicago. preceded in death by loving partner Nancy; devoted father of Linda, Sue (Pepe) Rodriguez and Robin (Tom) ; beloved dad of fur babies Gabby and Bindy; cherished grandfather of Annie, Brittni and Joey; dear uncle of Donnie and Davey ; loving brother of Hilda Schmidt and preceded in death by...

Evelyn L. Green

Evelyn L. Green

Nov 5, 2021

Evelyn L. Green, 90, of Freeport, passed away, Friday, November 5, 2021, at FHN Memorial Hospital. Evelyn was born October 22, 1931, in Freeport, the daughter of John and Florence (Brahms) Daughenbaugh. Evelyn married Duane H. Green on July 9, 1966. Mr. Green passed away September 5, 1983. Evelyn's world revolved around her family; any time spent with family...

Marian Louise Schneider

Marian Louise Schneider

Nov 4, 2021

Marian Louise Schneider, 85, of Freeport, IL passed away Thursday November 4, 2021 at Manor Court in Freeport. She was born January 6, 1936 in Belle Fourche, SD the daughter of Alphonse and Leona (Wambeke) DeBusscher. On August 11, 1956 she married Ralph Schneider in East Moline, IL. Ralph passed away September 15, 1988. Marian was employed at State...

Gerald Ardell Harbach

Gerald Ardell Harbach

Nov 2, 2021

Gerald Ardell Harbach, age 92, died on November 2, 2021 at home. Gerald was born April 12, 1929 in Freeport, IL to Karl and Velma (Stotz) Harbach. He attended Flansburg Country School and then Freeport schools. He was a football player and Golden Glove boxer. Gerald graduated in 1947 from Freeport High School. In 1947 he joined the National...

Gloria M. Kenneke

Gloria M. Kenneke

Nov 1, 2021

Gloria M. (Buboltz) Kenneke passed away Monday, November 1, 2021, after an extended illness. Gloria was born on December 21, 1931, in Hilbert, Wisconsin. Gloria was preceded in death by her parents Rueben and Helen (Gosz) Buboltz, her brother Jerome "Sonny" Buboltz, son-in law Thomas Erb, grandson Andrew Lehman, and her husband of over 66 years, Lee Kenneke. She...

Lester E. Brooks

Lester E. Brooks

Nov 1, 2021

Lester Edwards Brooks, 88, died peacefully at his home with his family by his side. Lester was born at that same home, on the farm on April 23, 1933 to Joseph and Ellen (Drake) Brooks, the oldest of five siblings. When Lester was nine years old his father was killed in a farm accident. Lester graduated from Forreston High...

Dana Marie Mclinn Ewers

Dana Marie Mclinn Ewers

Nov 1, 2021

Dana Marie McLinn Ewers of Freeport, IL, passed away after a brief illness on November 1, 2021 with loved ones by her side at FHN Hospital in Freeport. Dana was born in Salina, KS on May 27, 1960 to Duane and LaVonne (Veltman) McLinn. Dana was previously married to Dennis Ewers. Dana was employed at McLinn Insurance as the...

Allen E. Fehr

Allen E. Fehr

Oct 31, 2021

Allen E. Fehr, 87, of Freeport, loving husband, father, grandfather, and great-grandfather, died on Sunday, October 31 at Parkview. Allen was born on Aug. 28, 1934 in Freeport, and grew up on a farm near Afolkey. He graduated from Orangeville High School, served three years in the Army, and returned home to marry his high school sweetheart, Marlene Scheider,...

Jean Elaine Mashaw

Jean Elaine Mashaw

Oct 30, 2021

Jean Elaine Mashaw,79, was born September 28, 1942 to Warren and Rose Stichter of Freeport, Il. Her siblings are Dan Stichter (Linda), Sandy Barker, Sheri Brown (Loren), Pamela Sue Stichter, Denny Busker, and Dana Busker. She married Ronald E. Mashaw on the 15th of November in 1959. They welcomed five children to their family. Gary Dean Mashaw (deceased August...

Kurt K. Mills

Kurt K. Mills

Oct 28, 2021

Kurt K. Mills, 53, of Freeport, died Thursday, October 28, 2021, in his home surrounded by his loving family. He was born July 17, 1968, in Sterling, IL, the son of Kenneth and Shirley (Christiansen) Mills. Kurt married Patricia White September 8, 2001. Kurt served his community as a Police Officer for the Freeport Police Department from 1991 until...

Floyd L. Nesemeyer

Floyd L. Nesemeyer

Oct 27, 2021

Floyd L. Nesemeyer, 88, of Freeport, IL passed away Wednesday October 27, 2021 in his home. He was born June 28, 1933 in Stephenson County, IL to Elmer and Belinda (Damman) Nesemeyer. On September 8, 1956 Floyd married Darlene P. Olthoff in Freeport, IL. Darlene passed away May 3, 1999. Floyd served in the United States Army. He was...

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