James Edward Brennan
Sep 26, 2021
James Edward Brennan, 78, of Freeport, died September 26, 2021, at home surrounded by family. He was born January 22, 1943, in Sioux City, Iowa to Robert Kirby and Theresa Adelia (Nooney) Brennan. Educated in Catholic Schools, he graduated from Aquin High School in 1961. His first love was football and he excelled as a full back, leading the...
Raymond Balles
Sep 26, 2021
Raymond Balles, 56, of Cedarville, IL died unexpectedly Sunday September 26, 2021. He was born November 29, 1964 in Freeport, IL to Raymond and Sylvia (Blunt) Balles. He was an avid fisherman, loved riding his motorcycle, and spending time with his family and friends. Ray had a heart of gold and will be dearly missed by all who knew...
James Ray Whaley
Sep 24, 2021
James Ray Whaley, 74, of Freeport, passed away, Friday September 24, 2021, in his home. James was born June 12, 1947 in Saint Paul, Minnesota, the son of Clinton and Bertha (Olson) Whaley. Military graveside services will be held 11:00 a.m. Friday, October 1, 2021 at Freeport City Cemetery. Please sign Mr. Whaley's guestbook and share a remembrance at...
David J. Brandt
Sep 22, 2021
David J. Brandt, 86, of Freeport, IL passed away on Wednesday, September 22, 2021 at FHN Hospital with June, his wife by his side. He was born March 31, 1935 in Freeport, IL to John & Marjorie (Knauf) Brandt. David's father, John 41,sister Sharon 11,and brother James 8 died in a tragic boat accident on the Rock River August...
Wilma Grace Nath
Sep 19, 2021
Wilma Grace Nath, 80, of Carthage, Illinois and former Freeport resident died Sunday, September 19, in Hickory Grove Assisted Living Center, Carthage, Illinois. She was born February 6, 1941 in Chadwick, Illinois the daughter of Kenneth and Florence (Gerdes) Webster. Wilma married Donald Nath on October 28, 1961, in Baileyville, Illinois. Mrs. Nath was retired from Micro Switch-Honeywell. Wilma...
William "Bill" Raymond Penticoff
Sep 17, 2021
William Raymond Penticoff William Raymond Penticoff (Bill) died peacefully on Friday, September 17, 2021 at FHN Hospital in Freeport, IL after a 15-year battle with kidney disease. He was looking forward to entering heaven and meeting Jesus. Bill was born to Raymond J. and Hazel Ross Penticoff on March 13, 1935 in Terre Haute, IN. His mother died when...
Michael P. Conkey
Sep 16, 2021
Michael Conkey, 68, of Freeport IL passed away peacefully at home with his loving wife by his side on Thursday September 16, 2021. He was born June 26, 1953 in Dixon IL to Robert and JoAnn (Brooks) Conkey. Michael was a 1971 graduate of Forreston High School. In his formative years he held various jobs before ending up working...
David Lynn Vietmeier
Sep 16, 2021
David Lynn Vietmeier, 78, of Forreston, passed away, Thursday September 16, 2021, at FHN Memorial Hospital, with family by his side. David was born on August 4, 1943, in Freeport, the son of Lorence and Mildred (DeVries) Vietmeier. He graduated from Forreston High School. David married his High School sweetheart, Shirley Kilker, on August 18, 1962. David had a...
Elezia Euells
Sep 15, 2021
Elezia (Hollins) Euells, 84, went to be with the lord surrounded by her family on September 15, 2021. She was born on June 8, 1937 in Vaughn, MS. to Lilbert Hollins and Mary Willie (Green) Hollins. She accepted Christ and was baptized at an early age and was a faithful member of St. James C.M.E. Church in Freeport, IL....
Karen Faye Newill
Sep 14, 2021
Karen Faye Newill, 77, of Freeport died Tuesday, September 14, 2021 at Swedish American Hospital. She was born March 23, 1944, in Freeport, Illinois, the daughter of Eldon and Ardath Rabe. On June 9, 1962, she married Donald Newill in Martintown, Wisconsin. Her family was blessed to have her as a homemaker and caretaker. Karen was a long-time member...
Jane Marie Banks
Sep 14, 2021
Jane Marie Sughroue Banks of Dakota passed away peacefully Tuesday September 14, 2021 at the age of 85 at home with her family. Jane was born Sept 12, 1936 at home on the farm outside of Ridott, the daughter of John and Emma Schopf Sughroue. Jane was happily married to Bruce William Banks for 64 years. Together they had...
Joan Marie Kraft
Sep 12, 2021
Joan Marie (Duray) Kraft, 88, of Freeport, entered her Heavenly home with the understated grace and dignity of which she lived her life. She peacefully passed while at home on her beloved farm, surrounded by those who she has trusted and loved during this journey. Joan was always content and happy to be mother and homemaker for her children,...
Donald E. Kubatzke
Sep 11, 2021
Donald E. Kubatzke, 86, of Freeport, passed away from complications of a stroke, Saturday, September 11, 2021, in his home surrounded by loving family. Donald was born September 12, 1934, the son of Chris and Inez (Johnson) Kubatzke Sr. Don attended Freeport High School. He owned and operated Don Kubatzke Trucking for over 30 years. He also worked as...
Gary L. Wheeler
Sep 10, 2021
Gary L. Wheeler, age 67, passed away peacefully on Friday, September 10, 2021. He was born in Dixon, Illinois in 1953 to Kenneth L. and Goldie (Cross) Wheeler. He was a 1971 graduate of Forreston High School. Gary is survived by his three daughters Julie (Brian) Alderman of Trenton, Maine; Lisa McDonald of St. Louis, Missouri; and Connie (Joe)...
Mary Ilene Cullor
Sep 10, 2021
Mary Ilene Cullor, 82, of Forreston, passed away, Friday September 10, 2021, at Swedish American Hospital, Rockford. Mary was born June 18, 1939, in Unionville, Missouri, the daughter of Francis and Mary (Norton) Medlin. On December 31, 1955, Mary married Luther Cullor in Unionville, Missouri. Mary took on many roles in her life, farmer, homemaker, she worked at Micro,...
Paul A. Amodeo Dds
Sep 8, 2021
Paul A. Amodeo, DDS, 55, of Peoria, IL passed away on September 8, 2021. He was born November 6, 1965 in Freeport, IL to James and Carolyn (Wilhelms) Amodeo. Paul graduated Freeport Senior High School in 1983 and attended Creighton University in Omaha, NE, where he earned a Doctorate of Dental Surgery degree from Creighton's School of Dentistry in...
Dennis Allen Bruce
Sep 7, 2021
Dennis Allen Bruce, 67, of Freeport, passed away, Tuesday September 7, 2021, in his home. Funeral services will be 11:00 a.m. Saturday, September 18, 2021 at St. Paul Missionary Baptist Church. Visitation 9:00 a.m. until the time of service. Burial will be in City Cemetery. Cemetery Details Freeport City Cemetery 902 W Lincoln Blvd Freeport, IL 61032 Loading map...
Dennis M. Brumfield
Sep 3, 2021
On September 3, 2021, in the loving arms of his wife Patricia (Brooks) Brumfield, Dennis Maurice Brumfield peacefully departed this earthly life, to enter into the presence of his Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ. Dennis was born November 5, 1949, in Chicago, IL. to the late John Brumfield and Lucean (Honey) McNair Brumfield. He graduated from Edison High School...
Yvonne "Bonnie" E. Kirby
Sep 2, 2021
Yvonne "Bonnie" E. Kirby, 94, of Freeport, passed away, Thursday September 2, 2021, at FHN Memorial Hospital. Bonnie was born May 3, 1927, in Steuben, Wisconsin, the daughter of Henry C. and Emma (Faust) Stuckey. In 1942 she became pen pals with a young sailor named Cecil M. Kirby. They wrote back and forth for over three and a...
Marilyn Nauman
Sep 1, 2021
Marilyn Nauman, 81, of Freeport, IL died Wednesday September 1, 2021 peacefully in her home. She was born October 12, 1939 in Salem, IL, the daughter of Merle and Grace (Cantrell) Wells. Marilyn married Donald Nauman October 20, 1962 in West Brooklyn, IL. Marilyn was a homemaker, worked at Bergners in the accounting department, and in the insurance industry...
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