Betty Ann Ludwig
Jul 22, 2019
Betty Ann Ludwig, 91, of Forreston, died Monday, July 22, 2019 at Manor Court, Freeport. Betty was born November 27, 1927 in Ogle County, Illinois, the daughter of John W. and Mary (Mutinga) Bocker. She married Donald C. Ludwig December 4, 1946 in Forreston. Mr. Ludwig passed away August 11, 2010. Along with her husband, Donald, they were lifelong...
James A. Mangan
Jul 18, 2019
James A. "Jim" Mangan, 84, of Freeport and Indian Wells, Ca. died Thursday in Veterans Hospital, Madison, Wisconsin. He was born July 5, 1935 in DeWitt, Iowa the son of Tibertus J. and Mary (Cleary) Mangan. Jim was a United States Army Veteran, serving in Korea. He was stationed in Seoul and Yung Dung Po. He married Darlene R....
Michael Gerald Reichert
Jul 17, 2019
Michael Gerald Reichert, 85 of Freeport, passed away in his home on July 17, 2019. He was born in Chicago, IL on October 23, 1933. He was the husband of Barbara A. (Haley) Reichert for 66 years and the son of the late Michael Samuel and Catherine P. (Hellstern) Reichert. He grew up and attended school in Lake Geneva,...
Maria De La Luz Perez
Jul 9, 2019
Maria De La Luz Perez, 63, of Freeport passed away Tuesday July 9, 2019 at St. Mary's Hospital in Madison, WI surrounded by her family. She was born October 1, 1955 in Laredo, TX the daughter of Salvio and Marquito (Perez) Reyes. Maria was employed at Titan, Honeywell, Newell and the Freeport School District. She was involved in volunteering...
John Keith Sellers
Jul 8, 2019
John Keith Sellers, 91, of Forreston, died Monday July 8, 2019. He was born June 2, 1928 in Kenosha, WI, the son of Edward and Adah (Lux) Sellers. John married Helen Marie (Munson) Fandel November 3, 1958. John taught in Forrest Ville Unit School District for twenty five years and later retired from Simler TruValue Hardware. He was a...
William "Doc" H. Greene
Jul 6, 2019
William "Doc" H. Greene, age 82, retired Freeport Optometrist, died peacefully Saturday, July 6, 2019 at his home in Tucson, Arizona. Bill was born August 3, 1936 in Speer, Illinois, the only son of William Jefferson & Onetta Mae Greene. Bill was a 1953 graduate of Wyoming High School, Wyoming, Illinois; he attended Monmouth College 1954 thru 1957, where...
Donald M. Reuber
Jul 3, 2019
Donald M. Reuber, 66, of German Valley died Wednesday July 3, 2019 at Mercy Hospital in Rockford. He was born March 31, 1953 in Freeport the son of Merle and Lois (Miller) Reuber. On June 7, 2003 he married Janet Wick at the First Church of the Nazarene in Freeport. Donald was employed at Honeywell as an electrician. He...
Jack C. Schoonhoven
Jul 2, 2019
Jack Schoonhoven, age 71, of Freeport, went to be with the Lord on July 2, 2019. He was the husband of Kathy (Leech) Schoonhoven with whom he celebrated over 51 years of marriage. Jack is survived by his children, Stacy (Mark) Colberg, Chad (Tiffani) Schoonhoven and Nicole (Scott) Trickel. He is survived by sister Elaine (Don) Wise and brother...
Stanley K. Plum
Jun 30, 2019
Stanley K. Plum, 83, died Sunday June 30, 2019 in his home. He was born July 19, 1935 in Nora Township, the son of Clarence and Muriel (West) Plum. Stanley served in the U.S. Army from 1953-1956 while stationed in Germany. He was a member of the American Legion. He retired from North Kansas City Hospital. Surviving are his...
Donald Wagner
Jun 29, 2019
Don Wagner was a life-long Freeport resident, exploring many career avenues in successfully fulfilling his passion and quest of being a provider for his family. His career aspirations began as a draftsman at Hoefer's, transitioning into an entrepreneurial Standard gas station business, partnering with Bob Moore. His next foray was working as a Service Manager at Zimmerman Chevrolet. Subsequently...
Clara Lucille Ginger Foster
Jun 29, 2019
Clara Lucille Ginger Foster, 85, of Forreston, died Saturday June 29, 2019 at FHN Memorial Hospital. She was born May 25, 1934 in East Peoria, Illinois, the daughter of Joseph Andrew and Estella Marie (Berg) Ausmus. She married David W. Ginger on August 27, 1954 in Lee County, Illinois. Mr. Ginger died on October 13, 1996. She then married...
Donna Arlene Runte
Jun 28, 2019
Donna Arlene (Stamm) Runte, 87, of Forreston, passed away peacefully at her home on Friday June 28, 2019. She was born in Stephenson County on October 11, 1931, the daughter of Milford and Elta (Lestikow) Stamm. Donna graduated from Forreston High School. Donna married Willard Runte on September 15, 1952. She worked many years at Burgess Battery in Freeport,...
Earnestine Norman
Jun 26, 2019
Earnestine (McGee) Norman, 92, of Freeport, peacefully departed this earthly life at FHN, to enter into the presence of her Lord and Savior in the early morning hours of June 25, 2019. She was born in Quitman, Mississippi on August 17, 1926 to the late Emerson and Susie Layman McGee. After graduating from high school, Earnestine moved to Freeport...
Kathleen M. Kleinert
Jun 23, 2019
Kathleen M. Kleinert, 75, of Freeport died Sunday June 23, 2019 at Manor Court in Freeport. She was born August 5, 1943 in Monroe, WI the daughter of Donald and Rose Lee (Harvel) Baker. Kathleen was employed as a security guard and also worked at MiTek Corp in Winslow, IL. She married Gordon Kleinert in Freeport. Kathleen was a...
Anthony W. Burrell
Jun 23, 2019
Anthony Wayne Burrell, 66, transitioned from his earthly body on June 23, 2019. Anthony was born July 17, 1952 in High Point, North Carolina. God was his source and his salvation. He began his life in Christ, when he was called into the body of Christ by Rev. Bishop Collins. After starting his life in Christ in Freeport, Illinois,...
Luanne Swank Wright
Jun 21, 2019
Luanne Swank Wright, 78, of Rockford died Friday June 21, 2019 in her home. She was born January 29, 1941 in Freeport, the daughter of Jerry and Evelyn (Byrem) Swank. On August 13, 1960 she married Jim Wright in Freeport. Luanne was a Certified Public Accountant in the world of finance. She enjoyed working, playing mahjong, and spending time...
Joan C. Hepler
Jun 21, 2019
Joan C. Hepler, 87, of Freeport, died Friday June 21, 2019 at Parkview Home. Joan was born October 25, 1931 in Elmira, New York, the daughter of George and Olive (Bleeker) King. Joan married Rev. Karl F. Hepler in Freeport on December 20, 1955 in Freeport. Rev. Hepler passed away October 16, 2004. She worked as the church secretary...
Jack Edward Parkinson
Jun 20, 2019
Jack Edward Parkinson, 82, of Freeport, died Thursday June 20, 2019 in his home. Jack was born February 26, 1937 in Freeport, Illinois, the son of Orie and Hilda (Otte) Parkinson. On July 29, 1956 he married Norma Kurth in Williamsburg, Virginia. Jack served his country in the U.S. Army from 1956-1959. Jack co-owned and operated Rock Valley Packaging...
John F. Moderow
Jun 19, 2019
John F. Moderow, 54, formerly of Freeport, died Wednesday June 19, 2019. John was born September 15, 1964 in Freeport, the son of Ralph and Margaret (Gaulrapp) Moderow. He was a former member of St. Joseph Catholic Church. John graduated from Freeport High School in 1982. He moved out to Colorado and worked in Water Management. He enjoyed hiking...
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