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Marion Lucille Fluegel

Marion Lucille Fluegel

Jun 27, 2020

Marion Lucille Fluegel, 92, of Freeport, passed away at Ava's House Hospice Facility in Sioux Falls, South Dakota on Saturday June 27, 2020. Marion was born December 28, 1927 in Freeport, Illinois, to Karl and Mary (Otto) Althoff. She was a 1945 graduate of Forreston High School. Marion married Robert R. Fluegel in Freeport IL on April 8, 1951....

Patsy "Pat" H. O'Brien

Patsy "Pat" H. O'Brien

Jun 25, 2020

Patsy "Pat" H. O'Brien, 69, of German Valley, IL passed away Thursday June 25, 2020 surrounded by her family. She was born November 11, 1950 in Freeport, IL to Leonard C. and Alice M. (Heckman) Hagemann. On September 2, 1972 she married Dave O'Brien at St. Bernadette Catholic Church in Rockford, IL. Pat was employed at MetLife in Freeport,...

Laverne J. Duitsman

Laverne J. Duitsman

Jun 25, 2020

LaVerne J. Duitsman, 77, of Forreston passed away June 25, 2020 at Presence St. Joseph Center in Freeport. LaVerne, nicknamed Vern by most, was born May 19, 1943 and grew up on a farm in Florence, IL with his parents Emmert and Margaret (Pontnack) Duitsman, along with his younger sister Diane and Rita. Vern attended Forreston High School. After...

Brigitte 'Gitta" Keep

Brigitte 'Gitta" Keep

Jun 25, 2020

Brigitte "Gitta" Keep, 77, of Freeport, died Thursday June 25, 2020 in her home surrounded by family. Brigitte was born March 21, 1943 in Bamberg, Germany, the daughter of Vincent and Josephine (Leibold) Dolnichek. She was loved by all who had the chance to meet her in her life's journey. She filled every space she occupied with love and...

Mark C. Penticoff

Mark C. Penticoff

Jun 21, 2020

Mark C. Penticoff, 60, of Shannon passed away June 21, 2020 in his home surrounded by his family. He was born June 19, 1960 in Freeport to Charles and Sally Ann (Stout) Penticoff. Mark enjoyed motorcycles and was a Harley Davidson enthusiast. Surviving Mark is his son Aaron (Heather) Penticoff of Freeport; uncle Clifford "Buck" Stout of Freeport and...

Carrie Lee Parks

Carrie Lee Parks

Jun 19, 2020

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Michael David Hartman

Michael David Hartman

Jun 17, 2020

Michael David Hartman, beloved husband, father, and brother died suddenly at home of natural causes on Wednesday, June 17, 2020. Born in Wisconsin Rapids, Wisconsin, December 13, 1946, Michael was the son of Basil and Charlotte Hartman of Freeport, Illinois, U.S.A. Michael was the husband of Huguette (D'Amours) Hartman and father of Anne-Marie and Alicia (Robbie) Ashley and grandfather...

Bryce Eugene Bond

Bryce Eugene Bond

Jun 15, 2020

Bryce Eugene Bond, 72, of Freeport, died Monday, June 15, 2020 in his home surrounded by family. Bryce was born February 20, 1948 in Batavia, Iowa, the son of Charles and Edna (Shadden) Bond. Bryce met the love of his life Gail Stewart on August 25, 1990. They married on January 16, 1991. He served in the U.S. Army...

Janna K. Kluck

Janna K. Kluck

Jun 15, 2020

Janna Kay Kluck, 73, of Loran, IL passed away June 15, 2020 surrounded by her family at St. Mary's Hospital in Madison, WI after a battle with cancer. She was born June 3, 1947 in Whiteside county, the daughter of Alex and Harriet (Schaver) Haan. On December 20, 1970 she married Delbert Kluck in Lanark at her parents' home....

Darlene M. Lehne

Darlene M. Lehne

Jun 14, 2020

Darlene M. Lehne, 85, of Freeport, died Sunday June 14, 2020 at Manor Court. Darlene was born October 30, 1934 in Harper, Illinois, the daughter of Carl and Della (Bocker) Schmidt. She married Robert E. Lehne November 12, 1955 in Mount Sterling, Illinois. Mr. Lehne passed away October 15, 1996. Darlene worked as a registered nurse for many years....

Joyce E. Pfile

Joyce E. Pfile

Jun 13, 2020

Joyce Evelyn Pfile, 93, of Freeport, passed away Saturday June 13, 2020 in her home surrounded by her loving family. She was born August 29, 1926 in Carroll County, IL, the daughter of George and Rosa (Hart) Frederick. Joyce married Odell V. Gerloff January 7, 1945 in Freeport, IL; he passed away in 1966. She married Ezra W. Pfile...

Marlene "Cookie" Pearson

Marlene "Cookie" Pearson

Jun 12, 2020

Marlene "Cookie" Pearson 71, died Friday, June 12th, 2020 after her brief battle with cancer. She was born in Freeport, IL on July 27th, 1948 to William and Laura (Cooper) Derr. Cookie married Robert Earl Pearson on June 10th, 1978 in Freeport. She is survived by her sons: David (Lacey) Pearson and Brian Fletcher, daughters: Patricia Garcia and Ursula...

Dolores Arlene Toman

Dolores Arlene Toman

Jun 9, 2020

Dolores Arlene Toman, 85, of Freeport, died Tuesday June 9, 2020 in her home surrounded by family. Dolores was born June 29, 1934 in De Smet, South Dakota, the daughter of Henry and Luella (Palmer) Holverson. She married Bernard "Bernie" Toman on May 5, 1983 in Lena, Illinois. Dolores worked in manufacturing and as a school bus driver and...

Barry L. Heine

Barry L. Heine

Jun 6, 2020

Barry L. Heine, 65, of Freeport, died Saturday June 6, 2020 in his home surrounded by his family. Barry was born March 18, 1955 in Freeport, the son of Gerald and Darlene (Soliday) Heine. Barry married Dianne Bardell May 26, 2001. Barry worked at Heine Plastics for over 20 years. He enjoyed fishing, playing Texas Hold'em at game nights...

Jane E. Brannon

Jane E. Brannon

Jun 6, 2020

Jane E. Brannon, 71, of Davis, IL passed away June 6, 2020 at Monroe Clinic Hospice Home in Monroe, WI. She was born September 14, 1948 in Chicago, Illinois to Kazimer and Loraine (Reimus) Mazurek. On September 14, 1991 she married Phillip Brannon in Elgin, IL. Jane earned her MBA in Finance from Northwestern University. She was a past...

Daniel L. Brooks

Daniel L. Brooks

Jun 2, 2020

Daniel L. Brooks, 78 of Freeport, IL passed away Tuesday June 2, 2020 in his home surrounded by his loving family after a brief illness. He was born on December 27, 1941 in Appleton WI. The son of William and Alyce Brooks. Dan and Jule were married on November 28, 1981 at the Church by the side of the...

Glynn D. Morgan

Glynn D. Morgan

May 30, 2020

Glynn D. Morgan, 72, passed away peacefully on Saturday, May 30, 2020 at FHN Hospital in Freeport Il.. Glynn was born September 2, 1947 in Fulton Tennessee to William and Mary Morgan. Though born in Tennessee, Glynn spent most of his life in Freeport. He was an avid freshwater fisherman, automotive enthusiast, and tinkerer. Glynn was a proud father...

Sanford Herrling

Sanford Herrling

May 30, 2020

Sanford (Sandy) Herrling passed away May 30, 2020 from pancreatic cancer. He was a 30-year resident of Peoria, AZ. Born in Madison, Wisconsin in 1924, Sandy served during WWII as a fighter pilot who flew P-47s with the Army Air Corps. He survived being shot down in the Pacific and returned to Madison, WI after the war. Sandy graduated...

Margaret Elaine Norman

Margaret Elaine Norman

May 27, 2020

Margaret Elaine Norman, 76, of Freeport went home to be with the Lord Wednesday May 27, 2020 at FHN Memorial Hospital. She was born December 5, 1943 to Curtis R. and Lillian (Nelson) James. Elaine married Howard A. Norman in Iowa City, IA on September 5, 1964. She enjoyed being outside, gardening and taking long walks with Polly, the...

Roger W. Downing

Roger W. Downing

May 23, 2020

Roger W. Downing, 81, of Freeport, IL passed away Saturday May, 23, 2020 at FHN Memorial Hospital. He was born September 10, 1938 in Freeport to Donald and Dorothy (Willoughby) Downing. On May 5, 1962 Roger married Marlene Gorman at St. Catherine Catholic Church in Freeport. Roger enjoyed Nascar and spending time with friends and family. He was a...

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