Kerry A. Rippy
Mar 2, 2020
Kerry A. Rippy, 63, of Freeport, IL, died Monday March 2, 2020 in his home. He was born July 25, 1956 in Freeport, IL, the son of James and Mary Anne (Gerbrick) Rippy. Kerry married Ann Jacobs June 11, 1988 in Freeport. Kerry worked for Elkay in Lanark and Savanna for 26 years, and then owned and operated The...
Hershel Brian Levingston
Feb 27, 2020
Hershel Brian Levingston, 64, of Freeport, Illinois departed his earthly life Thursday, February 27, 2020 in California. Hershel was born September 13, 1955 in Freeport, Illinois, to the late Shirley Abernathy Levingston and Hershel B. Levingston Sr. Hershel attended Freeport Senior High School and later joined the United States Marine Corp. in 1973, where he served until 1977. Hershel...
Charles "Chuck" Love
Feb 27, 2020
Charles "Chuck" Henry Love, 76, of Freeport, died Thursday February 27, 2020 at the VA Hospital in Madison, Wisconsin. Chuck was born May 29, 1943 in Freeport, the son of Charles E. and Alberna (Latour) Love. Chuck worked for the Stephenson County Sheriff's Department for 18 years. Charles also worked for Freeport School District as a bus driver. He...
Karen K. Ludwig
Feb 26, 2020
Karen K. Ludwig, 75 of Forreston, IL, died Wednesday February 26, 2020 at FHN Memorial Hospital. She was born April 21, 1944 in Rockford, IL, the daughter of Kenneth and Doris (Mitchell) Johnson. Karen married Stanley Ludwig August 28, 1965 in Freeport, IL; he died April 20, 2015. Karen worked in the insurance industry and was also a homemaker....
Robert H. Behrens
Feb 25, 2020
Robert "Bob" H. Behrens, 71, of Morton, IL passed away on Tuesday, February 25, 2020 following a courageous battle with lung cancer. He passed away at Bro-Menn Hospital in Bloomington/Normal IL with family surrounding him. Celebration of his life will be held at Burke-Tubbs Funeral Home in Freeport, IL on Saturday, February 29, 2020. Visitation will be held from...
Richard C. Schaible
Feb 23, 2020
Richard C. Schaible, 77, of Freeport, died Sunday February 23, 2020 at Walnut Acres Nursing Home. Richard was born September 5, 1942 in Jo Daviess County, Illinois, the son of Charles and Mary (Thain) Schaible. He was a 1960 graduate of Elizabeth High School. Richard married Karen Musser May 4, 1968, in Nora, Illinois. Richard worked as a roofer...
Dorothy C. Rogers
Feb 22, 2020
Dorothy C. Rogers, 78, of Freeport, passed away in her home on Saturday February 22, 2020. Dorothy was born March 24, 1941 in Freeport, the daughter of William and Phyllis (Dueth) Diehl. On March 31, 1962, Dorothy and Larry Rogers were united in marriage at Our Redeemer Lutheran Church. Mr. Rogers died October 29, 2009. Dorothy was a member...
David L. Ashley
Feb 21, 2020
David L. Ashley, 73, of Lanark, IL passed away Friday February 21, 2020 on his 73rd birthday. He was born February 21, 1947 in Freeport to Paul and Doris (Bottorf) Ashley. He married Sheri Leiby on June 27, 1968. Surviving is his wife; two sons Darrick (Alayna) Ashley of Tucson, AZ and Aaron Ashley of Freeport, IL; mother Doris...
Ramona L. Klee Shimko
Feb 21, 2020
Ramona L. Klee Shimko died February 21, 2020. Ramona was born in Joliet, IL, August 27, 1928 to Alta and Francis Fessenden. After graduating from Joliet Township High School Class of 1946, she married Raymond A. Klee on May 29, 1948, in Lemont, IL. They lived in the Lisle-Naperville area until 1986. They moved to Freeport, IL, when he...
Charles H. Born
Feb 21, 2020
Charles Harold Born passed away on Friday, February 21st at FHN Hospital in Freeport, IL after a long and courageous battle with cancer. He was born November 15, 1947, the son of Harold W. Born and May Barbara Kozel in Highland Park, IL. He graduated from Freeport High School in 1965 and from Southern Methodist University in 1969. He...
Irene E. Rada
Feb 21, 2020
Irene E. Rada, 91, of Freeport died Friday February 21, 2020 at FHN Memorial Hospital. She was born January 2, 1929 in Durand, WI the daughter of Mathias and Mary (Coleman) Nielen. On October 25, 1948 she married Charles G. Rada in Durand, WI. Charles passed away August 20, 2001. She was employed at Honeywell Micro-Switch for 18 years....
Irvin "Irv" Fay Zier
Feb 21, 2020
Irv Zier, 85, of Lanark, went to be with his Heavenly Father on Friday, February 21, 2020. Irv graduated class of 1953 Lanark High School. He faithfully organized the alumni reunion for many years. He honorably served in the Navy after high school and spent most of his vocational years owning and operating a hardware store. He was passionate...
Leachele L. Steele
Feb 19, 2020
LeaChele L. Steele, 39, of Freeport, passed away surrounded by her loving family on Wednesday February 19, 2020 at FHN Memorial Hospital. LeaChele was born April 8, 1980 in Freeport, the daughter of David and Judee (Currier) Steele. LeaChele worked as a C.N.A. at Walnut Acres, formerly Stephenson Nursing Center. She loved being with and spending time with all...
Dale E. Schmertman
Feb 18, 2020
Dale E. Schmertman, 83, of Freeport died Tuesday February 18, 2020 at home after a short struggle with cancer. He was born November 19, 1936 in Stephenson County to Lester and Amanda (Schwarze) Schmertman. Dale married Eleanor Mayer on February 10, 1954 in Peoria, IL. Dale was employed by Honeywell as a Registered Professional Engineer. Dale enjoyed making model...
Philip M. Grandstrand
Feb 17, 2020
Philip Mark Grandstrand, 49, of Freeport set down his tools for the last time & left his earthly duties on Feb. 17, 2020. The outpouring of support has been so beyond what we could have ever expected and such a testament to our son, brother & friend. Phil was the first born of 3 boys. He was brought into...
Ione L. Ostergard
Feb 13, 2020
Ione Ostergard, age 92, of Freeport, IL peacefully passed away at her home where she resided the last 60 years and into her eternal home and the loving arms of her Savior Thursday night, February 13, 2020. Her last days were surrounded by the love of her family and the wonderful care of FHN Hospice staff and volunteers. Ione...
Jakob L. Wheeler
Feb 12, 2020
Jakob Lewis Wheeler, 39, of Broadhead, WI, died February 12, 2020 at St. Mary's Hospital in Madison, WI. He was born November 24, 1980 in Freeport, IL, the son of Ray E. Wheeler and Sally J. Ross. Jakob was a service writer for Caliber Collison in Middleton, WI. He graduated from Polo High School in 1999, where he participated...
Mary L. Remmers
Feb 12, 2020
Mary L. Remmers, 83, of Freeport, Illinois died on February 12th, 2020 after a battle with cancer. Born in Pecatonica, Illinois on June 28th, 1936, the daughter of Ben and Annie (Becker) Zweep. Graduated from Winnebago High School in June 1953. Married Leo D. Remmers on March 12, 1954, at Messiah Lutheran Church in Rockford, Illinois. He passed away...
Erma Lee Davis Cole
Feb 9, 2020
Erma Lee Davis was born on February 24, 1930 at 622 E. Winneshiek Street in Freeport, IL, to McKinley "Daddy Boom" and Josephine "Big" Davis. She was the 3rd Eldest of "Seven" Wonderful Children. It wasn't long before it was evident that GOD had His Hands on her Life, which she accepted and "Let Her Light Shine" as a...
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