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Irene Lewis

Irene Lewis

Sep 4, 2020

Irene Lewis 89, of Freeport, Illinois went to her eternal home on Friday, September 4, 2020 at home surrounded by her family. She was born December 22, 1930 in Pocahontas, Mississippi to Thomas Hamilton and Eva (Laird) Hamilton the oldest of seven children. She obtained her formal education from CMI school in Mississippi. Irene married Willie Lewis on June...

John Perry Willis

John Perry Willis

Sep 3, 2020

John Willis, 30, of Freeport, IL. moved on to his heavenly home after several years of battling with health issues, including epilepsy, which set him free from his earthly confines. He so bravely endured the pain he felt from his illnesses, most who knew him said he was the strongest person they had ever known. John was born in...

Maxwell "Max" Andrew Krell

Maxwell "Max" Andrew Krell

Aug 30, 2020

Maxwell "Max" Andrew Krell, 23, of Freeport, died Sunday August 30, 2020. Max was born May 18, 1997 in Freeport, the son of Scott Krell and Theresa (Cooper) Krell. He was a 2016 graduate of Freeport High School. Max enjoyed hiking and tennis. Max will always be remembered as a talented musician, his ability to find humor in everything,...

Mary Lee Kaney

Mary Lee Kaney

Aug 29, 2020

On Saturday, August 29, 2020, Mary Lee Kaney, formerly of Baileyville, loving wife, mother, grandmother and great-grandmother passed away at the age of 88, at Presence St. Joseph's. Mary Lee was born on April 4, 1932 to Warren and Pearl (Foster) Schreiber of Leaf River. Mary Lee married Marvin Kaney on March 7, 1954, in Forreston. Mary Lee taught...

Darryl M. Van Matre

Darryl M. Van Matre

Aug 29, 2020

Darryl M. Van Matre, 69, of German Valley, passed away Saturday August 29, 2020 in his home. Darryl was born April 9, 1951 in Freeport, the son of Homer and Kathryn (Stevens) Van Matre. Darryl was mechanically gifted, he enjoyed working on cars, mowers, and motorcycles. He also enjoyed hunting and was a proud member of the N.R.A. Darryl...

Andrew R. Anderson

Andrew R. Anderson

Aug 28, 2020

Andrew R. Anderson, 59, of Freeport, IL passed away Friday August 28, 2020 in his home. He was born November 21, 1960 in Freeport, IL the son of Russell and Margaret (Akins) Anderson. On May 14, 1988 he married Pamela Babb at First Lutheran Church in Freeport. Throughout the years Andrew was employed in numerous jobs in the retail...

Nancy J. Buskohl

Nancy J. Buskohl

Aug 25, 2020

Nancy J. Buskohl, 80, of Forreston, IL passed away August 25, 2020 at Polo Rehabilition Center. She was born November 2, 1939 in Ogle County, IL to Jacob K. and Rebecca G. (Donker) Buskohl. Nancy was a 1957 graduate of Forreston High School. She was a factory worker and worked at Swiss Coloney in the fall. Nancy was a...

Evmorphia "Faith" Hatjikiriakos

Evmorphia "Faith" Hatjikiriakos

Aug 24, 2020

Evmorphia "Faith" Hatjikiriakos, 78, of Freeport, passed away in her home on Monday August 24, 2020. Faith was born April 13, 1942, in Freeport the daughter of George and Helen (Anjanos) Hatjimanolis. On October 16, 1966 she married Emmanuel "Mike" K. Hatjikiriakos in Freeport at the Holy Cross Greek Orthodox Church. Faith was a member of the Holy Cross...

Betty J. Lied

Betty J. Lied

Aug 24, 2020

Betty J. Lied, 89, of Machesney Park, passed away, peacefully on Monday August 24, 2020 with family by her side. She fought a valiant battle with MDS/leukemia. Betty was born to Vilas and Lillian (Pash) Holman on December 23, 1930 in Freeport. She attended schools in Cedarville and Orangeville. On July 11, 1948 she married the love of her...

Jessie L. Evans

Jessie L. Evans

Aug 22, 2020

Jesse L. Evans, 76, of Freeport, passed away Saturday August 22, 2020. He is survived by his sons, Gregory A. Evans, and Karlos M. Evans; daughter, Barrette Evans; sister, Willie M. Staples. Also surviving are many grandchildren and great-grandchildren. Mr. Evans was an Ordained Minister of the gospel. He retired from the Freeport Housing Authority. Funeral services will be...

Kathleen A. Cassidy

Kathleen A. Cassidy

Aug 16, 2020

Kathleen A. Cassidy, 70, of Freeport, IL passed away Sunday August 16, 2020 at Presence Saint Joseph Center in Freeport. She was born July 31, 1950 in Savanna, IL to Charles and Betty (Schneider) Kessler. She was a member of Harmony United Methodist Church. She enjoyed playing cards in card club and was an avid Cubs and Bears fan....

Virgil C. Kriens

Virgil C. Kriens

Aug 12, 2020

Virgil C. Kriens, 80, of Freeport, IL passed away August 12, 2020, at home with his family by his side, after a short illness of MDS/Leukemia. Virgil was born to Carl and Irene (Frey) Kriens on July, 9 1940 in Freeport. He attended Henny Grade School and graduated from Freeport High School in 1958. Virgil liked playing "Shoot the...

Mary Lou Ensign

Mary Lou Ensign

Aug 10, 2020

Mary Lou Ensign, 1928-2020 Mary Lou Young Ensign passed away August 10, 2020 in Richland Hills, TX at the age of 92 from Alzheimer's Disease. Mary Lou was born May 26, 1928 in San Diego and at 6 months old her family moved to Salt Lake City, Utah. She spent her early years there and graduated from the University...

James Laverne Cary

James Laverne Cary

Aug 9, 2020

James Laverne Cary, 73, of Lutz, FL, and a former Rockville, MD and Freeport, IL resident, died August 9, 2020 in Lutz, FL. He was born March 27, 1947 in Freeport, IL, the son of Merton and Arlene (Mordick) Cary. His adopted parents were Willard and Emilyn Tyra. James was an accountant and business owner. He served in the...

Roger R. Shade

Roger R. Shade

Aug 8, 2020

Roger R. Shade, 86, of Freeport, IL, died Saturday August 8, 2020 at FHN Memorial Hospital in Freeport, IL. He was born September 5, 1934 in Freeport, IL, the son of Robert and Gladys (Yoder) Shade. Roger married Joyce Simler June 8, 1957; she died December 5, 2002. Roger worked at Kelly Springfield for 31 years, retiring October 1,...

Lois E. Linker-Fogle

Lois E. Linker-Fogle

Aug 5, 2020

Lois E. Linker-Fogle, 91, of Freeport passed away Wednesday August 5, 2020 at Parkview Home. She was born April 13, 1929 in Florence Station, IL to Fred and Nettie (Burma) Smith. On November 5, 1949 she married Harold Linker in Forreston, IL. Harold passed away April 13, 1996. Lois married Verle Fogle on July 7, 1997 in Forreston, IL....

Carol A. Dinderman

Carol A. Dinderman

Aug 4, 2020

Carol Ann Dinderman, 77, of Freeport, IL passed away Tuesday August 4, 2020 at Liberty Village Garden Court. She was born April 15, 1943 in Freeport to Jacob and Ethel (Gantz) Nieman. As a child, Carol worked on her family's farm where she learned the meaning of hard work and dedication, which she would later prove during her career....

Birdine June Stykel

Birdine June Stykel

Aug 3, 2020

Birdine June Stykel, 82, of German Valley, died Monday August 3, 2020 at Presence St Joseph Center in Freeport. She was born May 20, 1938 in Freeport Il. the daughter of Walter and Lily (Elmer) Ingold. Birdine married the love of her life, Marvin Stykel September 12, 1959 in Freeport, IL, and lived in German Valley, IL all their...

Lois Mcknight

Lois Mcknight

Aug 2, 2020

My mother, Lois McKnight, passed away Sunday just before noon (August 2) a few months shy of 92 years old. She survived my father, Alex McKnight, by more than a year. They were married almost seventy years, and she was more than ready to be with dad again. About 2.5 years ago she had a nasty break in her...

Brad E. Teague

Brad E. Teague

Jul 31, 2020

Brad E. Teague, 44, of Dubuque, IA, and formerly of Freeport, IL, died Friday July 31, 2020 at University of Iowa Hospital in Iowa City, IA. He was born June 16, 1976 in Freeport, IL, the son of James Teague, Sr. and Patricia Mathews. Brad married Amanda Burkholder. He owned and operated an e-business online. Brad is survived by...

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