Michael Funk
Apr 3, 2021
Michael Funk, 27, of Freeport, IL taken too soon April 3, 2021. He was born December 30, 1993 in Monroe, WI to Todd Funk and Heidi Shick. Michael graduated from Freeport High School in 2012. He was a true entrepreneur with many talents. From working at the Union Dairy for several years starting as a young teenager, Sullivan foods,...
Mary E. Hyde
Apr 3, 2021
In loving memory of Mary E. (Lutz) Hyde (80) passed away in her home surrounded by family and friends on Saturday, April 3, 2021. She was born February 13, 1941 in Brooklyn, New York. She married Joel P. Hyde on August 3, 1962. She was an editor for the Our Lady of Lord school newspaper and worked at Macy's...
Michael J. Smith
Apr 1, 2021
Michael J. Smith, 83, of San Francisco, California, formerly of Freeport, passed away Thursday April 1, 2021. Funeral services will be 11:00 a.m. Friday April 16, 2021 at St. Paul Missionary Baptist Church. Visitation will be 10:00 a.m. until the time of service. Burial will be in City Cemetery. Please sign Mr. Smith's guestbook and share a remembrance at...
Carmie E. Franklin
Mar 29, 2021
Carmie E. Franklin, 80, of Freeport, IL went Home to her Savior Monday March 29, 2021 in her home. She was born November 24, 1940 in Sterling, IL to Walter and Helen (Finkle) White. On May 24, 1959 she married Larry Franklin in Hazelhurst, IL. She was active in church ministries in Milledgeville and worked for the Vet Clinic...
James "Jim" M. Babb
Mar 27, 2021
James "Jim" M. Babb, 81, of Freeport, IL passed away Saturday March 27, 2021 at Monroe Clinic Hospital. He was born May 28, 1939 in Freeport, IL to Melvin and Pearl (Rowe) Babb. Jim was a 23 year member of the United States Air Force upon retiring in 1980. On October 24, 2008 he married Carol Bookman in Las...
Ann G. Mordick
Mar 26, 2021
Ann G. Mordick, 77, of Freeport, IL passed away Friday March 26, 2021 in her home surrounded by her family. Born May 22, 1943 in Freeport to Karl and Betty (Gilbert) Smoyer. Survived by daughter, Beth (Tom) Peterson, sons Matthew (Crystal) Mordick and Daniel Mordick, all of Freeport, son Michael (Cheri) Mordick of Troutville, Virginia and grandchildren Zach, Kate,...
Sharon Ann Griner
Mar 22, 2021
Sharon Ann Griner, 81, of Freeport, Illinois, passed away March 22, 2021, unexpectedly and peacefully in her Mesa, Arizona home, sitting in her favorite chair. Sharon was born on January 10, 1940, in Waterloo, Iowa, to Harriet Eloise Copley (dec. 1974) and Edward Hartwick Claussen (dec. 1981). Growing up in Reinbeck, Iowa, Sharon and her identical twin Katherine Dawn...
Edward 'Ed" Eugene Blanchard
Mar 22, 2021
Edward 'Ed" Blanchard, 38, of Cedarville, passed away, Monday March 22, 2021. Ed was born March 5, 1983 in Rockford. Ed was employed at Rockford Toolcraft as an IT Manager. He was extremely talented working with and using any type of electronics and technology. Ed enjoyed woodworking in his free time and was a gun enthusiast. He looked forward...
Sandra Helen Rapp
Mar 21, 2021
Sandra Helen Rapp, 77, passed away peacefully on March 21 at home. Sandy was born on August 11, 1943 in Highland Park, IL to Gordon and Helen (Amundson) Vines. On September 14, 1963, she married Mark Rapp in Deerfield, IL. Together they had 4 children. In 1972, they moved to Freeport where she was a homemaker until all the...
Rogene A. Labudde
Mar 17, 2021
Rogene A. LaBudde, 95, of Freeport, passed away Wednesday March 17, 2021 in Manor Court. Rogene was born April 6, 1925 in Forreston, the daughter of John and Gretchen (Schoonhoven) Meyer. Rogene married Eldon L. LaBudde on April 16, 1946 in Baileyville. Mr. LaBudde passed away October 20, 2017. Rogene worked for the City of Freeport in the assessor's...
Anthony A. Jacobs
Mar 17, 2021
Anthony A. Jacobs, 65, of Freeport, passed away Wednesday March 17, 2021 at FHN Memorial Hospital. Anthony was born January 23, 1956 in Freeport, the son of Russell and Elizabeth (Kirchberg) Jacobs. Anthony married Dianna Baumgartner June 7, 2002. Dianna died September 15, 2017. Anthony worked as a tool and die maker for many years. Mr. Jacobs was a...
Darwin "Wink" Lance Winkelmann
Mar 15, 2021
Darwin "Wink" L. Winkelmann, 74, of Freeport, passed away, Monday March 15, 2021 at FHN Memorial Hospital. Darwin was born January 15, 1947 in Chicago, Illinois, the son of Harvey and Beatrice (Bosmann) Winkelmann. He married Judith Dahl on March 23, 1968 in Chicago, Illinois. Darwin proudly served his country in the US Army during the Vietnam War. Darwin...
Michael Lloyd Arn
Mar 14, 2021
Michael Lloyd Arn, 66, of Freeport, passed away, Sunday March 14, 2021 in his home surrounded by his loving family. Michael was born July 1, 1954 in Freeport, the son of John and Juanita (Clarno) Arn. He married Connie Rackow on April 13, 1975 in Freeport. Michael worked as a supervisor for 18 years at Furst-McNess before retiring as...
Rachel Dodds
Mar 12, 2021
Rachel Dodds, 43, of Davis, IL passed away Friday March 12, 2021 in her home. She was born May 5, 1977 in Rockford, IL to Terrance and Nancy (Arndt) Dodds. Rachel graduated from East High School 1995. She loved listening to music, going to concerts, spending summer days on the beach, but above all else being with her beloved...
Richard A. Eastman Sr.
Mar 12, 2021
Richard A. Eastman Sr, 90, of Freeport, IL passed away Friday March 12, 2021 in his home. He was born January 15, 1931 in Freeport to Frank and Luella (Kettlehut) Eastman. On April 21, 1951 he married Marian "Jean" Hastings in Freeport. Marian "Jean" passed away March 24, 2004. He owned and operated Eastrich Printing for many years working...
Maurice Anthony Tatum
Mar 11, 2021
December 5, 1994 - March 11, 2021 Maurice Anthony Tatum passed away suddenly in Freeport, IL on March 11, 2021 in his home. He was born December 5, 1994 in Harvey, IL to Marcia Davenport (Robinson) and Charles Henry Tatum III. He received his high school diploma and successfully completed job training at Joliet Job Corp in 2013. Maurice's...
Juanita C. Harris
Mar 10, 2021
Juanita C. (Schoonhoven) Harris walked into the arms of her Lord and Savior on March 10, 2021, at OSF Hospital in Rockford, IL. Juanita was born on November 16, 1944. She was born to Arthur and Florence (Hayenga) Schoonhoven. Juanita graduated from Orangeville High School in 1962. She received her cosmetology license from the Sterling School of Beauty Culture....
Sherilyn "Sherie" R. Marten
Mar 8, 2021
Sherilyn "Sherie" Rae Marten passed away surrounded by family on March 8, 2021. Sherie was born to Wayne and Carolyn Mitchell in Freeport IL on January 10, 1950 and grew up in Lena, IL. Sherie attended Lena High School where she was a cheerleader. She graduated from Kishwaukee College with a nursing degree and was a pediatric nurse for...
Gerald "Jerry" W. Casper
Mar 8, 2021
Gerald "Jerry" W. Casper, 79, of Freeport, passed away, Monday March 8, 2021 at Swedish American Hospital, Rockford. Jerry was born January 18, 1942 in Freeport, the son of Thomas and Jean (Garrity) Casper. Jerry was a 1960 graduate of Aquin High School. He was a member of St. Thomas Aquinas Catholic Church. He enjoyed boating, water skiing, working...
Amy Francine Stabenow
Mar 8, 2021
It is with great sorrow we announce Amy Francine Stabenow died suddenly and tragically on March 8th, 2020, in Denver Colorado after being struck by a vehicle. Amy was born in Freeport, IL May 26, 1974. She was proceeded in death by her sister Mary Beth Ackerman, her Uncle Russ Borrelli and Cousin Roger Ackerman both sets of grandparents....
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