Obituaries

Sep 11, 2024

Melvin L. O’Neal Obituary

Melvin L. O’Neal, a resident of Freeport, IL passed away on September 11, 2024. He was born on September 2, 1946 in Lexington, Mississippi to the union of Albert O’Neal and Marzilla (Hollins) O’Neal.

After Melvin graduated from Freeport High School in Freeport, IL, Class...

Sep 9, 2024

Mary Ann Prince, 90, of Freeport, passed away, Monday September 9, 2024, in her home surrounded by her loving family. Mary was born June 26, 1934 in Tyndall, South Dakota, the daughter of William and Anna (Bame) Kreeger. Mary graduated from Tyndall High School in 1952. She worked at Honeywell and Empire Cleaners for many years. Birthdays...

Sep 7, 2024

Lorraine Ulrick, 89, of Freeport, IL, passed away Saturday September 7, 2024 at Ascension Living Saint Joseph Village in Freeport. She was born July 14, 1935 in Joliet, IL, the daughter of Otto and Freda (Hensche) Pohlers. On August 6, 1960 she married Charles Ulrick Jr. at First Lutheran Church in Joliet, IL. Charles passed away August...

Sep 7, 2024

John William Miller, 72, of Freeport died Saturday, September 7, 2024 at SSM Hospice Home in Monroe, WI.

He was born in 1952 to Russell and Marian (Whitson) Miller in Freeport, IL. He was raised from his early teens on by his foster parents Norman and Rose Woker of Kent, IL. John graduated...

Sep 7, 2024

Eugene Clifford Mills, 78, of Freeport, passed away, Saturday September 7, 2024, at UW-Madison Hospital. Eugene was born September 28, 1945, in Peru, Indiana, the son of Charles Clifford and Veda Donna Belle (Lauer) Mills. Eugene married Nancy Burri on March 1, 2002, in Gatlinburg, Tennessee. Mr. Mills worked for Micro Switch/Honeywell for many years.

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Sep 4, 2024

Robert "Bob" P. Moore, 84, of Freeport, passed away, Wednesday September 4, 2024, at FHN Memorial Hospital. Bob was born August 20, 1940, in Freeport, the son of Gerald and Helen (Rinehart) Moore. Bob married Rosalie "Rosie" J. Boward on June 30, 1963, in Polo. Rosie passed away, January 5, 2003. Bob served in the US Army...

Sep 4, 2024

Kathleen Annette Atherton

Kathleen (Kathy) Annette Atherton, 79, of Shannon, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, September 4, 2024, at her home.

She was born February 21, 1945, in Freeport, Illinois, and she was a graduate of Freeport High School. She married Ellis Atherton on September 21, 1963, in Freeport....

Sep 1, 2024

My’onni Da’shay Carter left this heavenly world on the day she was born, September 1, 2024. Although her time on earth was short, she brought so much joy to her family. My’onni is survived by her mother Miterriona Carter of Freeport, IL; great-grandmother Vivian Lacy; grandmother Tymeka Carter, grandfather Nysheaki Swanigan, grandmother Kida Glover; and a host...

Sep 1, 2024

William Wilbur Pommerening, 72, of Freeport died Sunday, September 1, 2024 at SSM Hospice Home in Monroe.

He was born April 30, 1952 to Wilbur J. and Audrey (Perdue) Pommerening in Freeport. He graduated from Freeport High School in 1970. He served in the United States Army and Illinois National Guard from 1972-1975,...

Aug 30, 2024

James "Jim" Edward Miller, born on January 19, 1952, in Sterling, Illinois, passed away on August 30, 2024, in Warrensburg, Missouri. He was a proud graduate of Polo High School, having completed his education in 1972. Jim served honorably in the United States Army from 1979 until 1982, embodying a commitment to his country that he carried...

Aug 29, 2024

Robert L. Long, Sr., 71, of Freeport, IL, passed away Thursday August 29, 2024 in his home, surrounded by his family. He was born May 16, 1953 in Elgin, IL, the son of Ronald Long. Robert married Peggy Baal September 12, 1992 in Freeport, Il.Robert worked as a mechanic for Imh Motors and Irving Auto sales. He...

Aug 27, 2024

Charles Joseph Ulrick Jr., 87, of Freeport, IL passed away Tuesday, August 27, 2024, at Ascension Living Saint Joseph Village in Freeport. He was born May 4, 1937, in Chicago, IL, the son of Charles and Ursula (DeClementi) Ulrick Sr. Charles was a 1959 graduate of the University of Illinois, earning his degree in Engineering & Physics....

Aug 27, 2024

James W. Aten passed into the arms of Jesus on August 27, 2024 in Freeport, IL. Born November 9, 1931 in Council Bluffs, Iowa to Harry and Gladys Aten; he was the second youngest of seven siblings all of whom predeceased Jim. In his youth he enjoyed competing with his three brothers and the neighborhood gang in...

Aug 23, 2024

Geraldine E. Timmer, 82, of Forreston, IL passed away Friday, Aug 23, 2024. She was born on June 24, 1942 to George and Grace (Johnson) Hessenius. She married Roger Timmer on Sept. 9, 1961 in Baileyville, IL. Roger passed away in 2008. Gerry was a beautician in Forreston and a member of First United Methodist Church of...

Aug 23, 2024

Marlene Lera Fehr, 89, of Freeport, passed away peacefully on Friday, August 23, at Parkview. Beloved wife, mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother, she was born on November 18, 1934, to Lera and Clarence Scheider.

Marlene grew up on a farm near McConnell, in an area so densely inhabited by her relatives that it was...

Aug 22, 2024

Donna Kay Olsen, 77, of Pecatonica, passed away Thursday August 22, 2024 in her home. She was born April 26, 1947 in Popular Bluff, MO, the daughter of Lester and Billie (Miller) Tackett. Donna married Paul Olsen June 18, 1965 in Monroe, WI. Donna worked in the Harlem High School cafeteria. She was a member of Cedarville...

Aug 21, 2024

Elizabeth “Betsy” Rachel Linnie Ludewig was born January 22, 1986 to parents Patricia (Nott) and David Ludewig. Betsy was the third child of four to be blessed to Patricia and David. Betsy grew up in Florence Station/Freeport, IL and attended Freeport High School where she was an active member of the swim team and softball team earning...

Aug 21, 2024

Terry Lynn Linker, 72, of Freeport, passed away, Wednesday August 21, 2024 in his home. Terry was born January 12, 1952, in Freeport, the son of Harold L. and Lois (Smith) Linker. Terry married Mary Farringer. He worked at Honeywell for 40 years as an Electronics Technician. Terry enjoyed being in the outdoors, hunting and fishing. He...

Aug 20, 2024

Eric Price, 48, of Freeport, IL passed away Tuesday August 20, 2024 in his home. He was born January 4, 1976 in Ruleville, MS, to Franklin and Mary (Robey) Price. Eric married Tonya Williams on January 3, 2003 in Freeport, IL. He was employed at Modern Platting in Freeport, retiring after 22 years of service. Eric enjoyed...

Aug 19, 2024

Janet Marie Meyers, 61, of Forreston, IL passed away Monday August 19, 2024 at home surrounded by her family. She was born March 9, 1963 in Freeport, IL to Herbert and Lorraine (Thobe) Marsh. On April 11, 1992 she married William “Bill” Meyers at First United Methodist Church in Forreston. Janet was employed at FHN Memorial Hospital...