Mae C. Green
Jun 16, 2021
Deaconess Mae Cora Green, 91, of Freeport died Wednesday, June 16 at her home. She was born November 5, 1929, in West, Ms. to Sam and Dossie Lou (Cain) Bailey. She married Charles Green on October 11, 1954, in West, Ms. He died September 16, 1995. She was raised in the Martin Grove Community of West, Ms. After moving...
John Samuel "Jack" Criddle
Jun 13, 2021
John Samuel "Jack" Criddle, a true Freeport legend, went to be with Jesus, on Sunday, June 13, 2021. Jack, the son of Fred and Angenette (Shaughnessy) Criddle, was born December 12, 1919. Jack married the love of his life, Marjorie L. McCoy June 7, 1941. They originally met at Brown's Business College. Jack and Marjorie were blessed to just...
Jeanette Lorene Boettner
Jun 12, 2021
Jeanette Lorene Boettner, age 68, went home to be with the Lord on June 12, 2021 shortly after being diagnosed with an unexpected illness. She was surrounded by her loving children. They sang to her as she peacefully transitioned and was ushered into heaven. She is now reunited with her daughter, husband, and loved ones who went before her....
Tony J. Yoder
Jun 12, 2021
Tony J. Yoder, 45, of Ocala, FL passed away Saturday June 12, 2021 at Ocala Regional Medical Center. He was born September 11, 1975 in Freeport, IL to Jack Yoder and Jeri Hille. Tony was known as a jokester. He enjoyed hanging around loved ones, both friends and family, to play games and have a good time. One of...
Joseph W. Best
Jun 11, 2021
Joseph William Best, 35, of Freeport, IL, formerly of Denver, CO, passed away Friday June 11, 2021. He was born May 15, 1986 in Glenwood Springs, CO to Patrick and Mary Ann (Schmelzle) Best. Joseph was a graduate of Aquin High School. For the past year Joseph worked at Menards in Freeport. He enjoyed pets and all animals. Traveling...
Julie Anne Green
Jun 6, 2021
Julie Anne Green, 66, of Freeport, died Sunday June 6, 2021 at Ascension Living St. Joseph Village in Freeport, Il. She was born November 26, 1954 in Woodstock, IL, the daughter of John and Donna (Reed) Hans Untersee. Julie married Tom Green September 12, 1981. Julie was a 1974 graduate of Freeport High School. She worked at Mitek, Malcolm...
Linda L. Wilson
Jun 5, 2021
Linda L. Wilson, 75, of Freeport, died Saturday June 5, 2021, at FHN Memorial Hospital. Linda was born December 28, 1945, in Freeport, the daughter of Robert and Betty (Finkbeiner) Reiter. She was a 1963 graduate of Freeport High School. Linda worked at General Casualty where she was head of the Policy Typing Department until her marriage in 1968....
Susan L. Pope
Jun 3, 2021
Susan Lynn Pope, 76, of Polo, Il, died Thursday June 3, 2021 at OSF Hospital in Peoria, IL. She was born January 15, 1945 in Janesville, WI, the daughter of John and Evelyn (Minnick) Farberg. Susan married Robert Pope Mar 1, 1988. Susan and her husband farmed near Polo. Susan was a member of the Polo Women's Club. She...
Steven A. Donmeyer
May 28, 2021
Steven A. Donmeyer, 71, of Freeport, passed away, Friday May 28, 2021 at FHN Memorial Hospital. Steven was born September 25, 1949 in Freeport, the son of Merrill and Betty (Knicely) Donmeyer. Steven was employed at Bocker Auto Group for 47 years. He enjoyed spending his free time outdoors, riding his motorcycle, snowmobiling, and fishing. He also liked antiquing....
Paul Robert Lamm
May 28, 2021
Paul Robert Lamm, 40, of Culver, Oregon, and formally of Freeport, suddenly went to his eternal home in Heaven on Friday, May 28, 2021, in Culver, Oregon. Paul was born November 11, 1980, in Freeport, Illinois to Susan (Dan) White and Greg Lamm. He married Melissa Dyson on June 22, 2002, in Freeport, Illinois. He is a 1999 graduate...
Bryant Love
May 26, 2021
Bryant Love was born November 9, 1946, to the late Mr. Lincoln and Mrs. Willie (Taylor) Love. He departed this earthly life on May 26, 2021, at FHN memorial Hospital surrounded by family and friends. He confessed hope in Christ at an early age at Taylor Chapel in Leverette, MS. He was a dedicated and faithful member of Friendship...
Joel C. Ludwig
May 25, 2021
Joel C. Ludwig, 51, of Forreston, passed away Tuesday May 25, 2021 at FHN Memorial Hospital. Joel was born November 17, 1969, in Freeport, the son of Stanley and Karen (Johnson) Ludwig. He married Shawnda Spray on September 2, 1989 in Forreston. Joel was extremely active in his community, he served on the Foundation Board and the School Board...
Adam Michael Spittler
May 21, 2021
Adam Michael Spittler, 27, of Adeline, IL passed away Friday May 21, 2021 in his home surrounded by his family. He was born May 26, 1993 in Rockford, IL to Gary and Robin (Prentice) Spittler. Adam was a truck driver for Buckshot Ridge Farms & Excavating. Adam was a 2013 graduate of Forreston High School, that studied auto mechanics...
Ardis Printz
May 21, 2021
Ardis Printz, 84, of Baileyville, IL passed away Friday May 21, 2021 in her home surrounded by her family. She was born September 22, 1936 in Forreston, IL the daughter of Klaas and Mable (Welp) Bocker. On November 27, 1954 she married Rexford Printz Jr. at Trinity Lutheran Church in Lanark, IL. Ardis was a homemaker and waitress at...
Carl E. Ishmon
May 19, 2021
Carl E. Ishmon, 57, of Freeport, passed away peacefully, surrounded by his loving family on Wednesday, May 19, 2021. Carl was born September 20, 1963 in Forrest City, Arkansas, to the late Mr. James E. Ishmon Sr. and the late Mrs. Annie Mae Ishmon. Carl accepted Christ at an early age and was a member of Friendship Missionary Baptist...
Gladys I. "Babe" Mcginnis
May 17, 2021
Gladys I. McGinnis, "Babe", Freeport, IL., passed away peacefully on May 17, 2021 - her 97th Birthday! She was born in Freeport to the late Charles and Ida (Mayer) Denton. On July 19, 1945 she married Vincent C. McGinnis in Tacoma, WA. They celebrated 71 years together. Gladys served as Postmaster for many years at Orangeville. She maintained friendships...
Robert 'Bob" Melvin Mielke
May 16, 2021
Robert "Bob" Melvin Mielke, 88, of Pecatonica, died Sunday, May 16, 2021 in his home surrounded by his family. Bob was born June 26, 1932 in Savanna, the son of Ernest and Hazel (Hicks) Mielke. He attended Savanna schools throughout his childhood. Bob proudly served his country in the U. S. Army from 1952-1954 during the Korean conflict, he...
Rev. Dennis Lee Jarrard
May 14, 2021
Reverend Dennis Jarrard, 67, of Freeport went to his Heavenly Home on Friday May 14, 2021. While his life and impact are far too great to fit in a few paragraphs we will do our best. Dennis was born on May 12, 1954 to the late Edna and Leroy Jarrard in Fort Benning, GA. He grew up in Moline,...
Dennis H. Maves, Dvm
May 11, 2021
Dennis H. Maves, DVM, 78, of Sarasota, Florida died Tuesday May 11, 2021 at Sarasota Hospice House after a year-long battle with lymphoma. He was born January 20, 1943 in Freeport, Illinois, the son of Harold and Alma (Rahn) Maves. Dennis and Sandra (Wessel) Maves were married August 28, 1965 in Freeport. He graduated from the University of Illinois...
Leroy "Roy" D. Hayes
May 8, 2021
LeRoy "Roy" D. Hayes of Forreston, IL passed away May 8, 2021 at Serenity Hospice and Home in Oregon, IL, due to congestive heart failure. Roy was a 1955 Polo graduate. He served in the Army and returned home to farm with his parents Kenneth and Ruth (Meister) Hayes. In 1970 he became site superintendent at Lowden State Park,...
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