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Kerry A. Jennings

Kerry A. Jennings

Jun 16, 2019

Kerry A. Jennings, 26, of Freeport died Sunday June 16, 2019 in his home. He was born January 16, 1993 the son of Randy and Sherry Kyer. Kerry is survived by his parents, Randy and Sherry Hardy of Freeport; his son, Benjamin Jennings; two daughters, Emma Jennings and Francesca Blessing; two brothers, Randy and Christopher Hardy; two half brothers,...

Delores S. Pritchard

Delores S. Pritchard

Jun 16, 2019

Delores S. Pritchard, 83, of Forreston, died Sunday June 16, 2019 at Brethren Home, Mount Morris. Delores was born October 29, 1935 in Ogle County, Illinois, the daughter of Frank and Sylvia (Buntjer) Buss. She married Donald E. Pritchard on September 9, 1956 in Forreston. Mr. Pritchard passed away March 5, 1997. Delores worked as a home maker and...

Farida Lou Toepfer

Farida Lou Toepfer

Jun 16, 2019

Farida Lou Toepfer, 76, of Freeport, died Sunday, June 16, 2019 at Manor Court. Farida was born September 11, 1942 in Rock City, Illinois, the daughter of Maurice and Lucille (Hake) Wubbena. Farida was a 20 year employee of Micro-Switch. Surviving is her son, Jeff (Jodi) Toepfer of Rockford; brother, Rodney (Susan) Wubbena of Thomson; sister, Sharyle (Ken) Pick...

Shirley H. Kreder

Shirley H. Kreder

Jun 16, 2019

Shirley H. Kreder, 65, of Davis passed away Sunday June 16, 2019 at her beloved family farm. She was born September 8, 1953 in Freeport the daughter of Alfred and Ella (Trampel) Kreder. On November 2, 1999 she married Terrence Dodds in Freeport. Shirley was a retired Licensed Practical Nurse at FHN. She attended Dakota grade schools followed by...

Donald Lee Stevens

Donald Lee Stevens

Jun 15, 2019

Donald Lee Stevens, 81, of Baileyville, IL died Saturday June 15, 2019 at Walnut Acres. He was born August 15, 1937 in Anna, IL the son of Roy and Gladys (Blythe) Stevens. On May 9, 1959 he married Evelyn Linger in Waukegan, IL. Evelyn passed away March 17, 1994. On June 10, 1995 he married Marilyn Johnson at North...

Robert Truesdale Clark

Robert Truesdale Clark

Jun 13, 2019

Robert Truesdale Clark, 87, of Freeport, died Thursday June 13, 2019 at Walnut Acres in Freeport, IL. He was born February 16, 1932 in Wells County, IN, the son of Floyd and Mary (Truesdale) Clark. Robert married Minnie S. Patton April 19, 1964 in Indianapolis, IN; she died October 24, 2018. Robert worked in advertising for Furst-McNess. He served...

James N. Kleindl

James N. Kleindl

Jun 13, 2019

James N. Kleindl of Freeport died of natural causes on June 13, 2019 at Presence St. Joseph in Freeport. He was born June 7, 1930, to Wilbert and Bernice Kleindl and lived on the family Wisconsin farm until his early teens when the family moved to Beaver Dam, WI. He was too young to serve in WWII but joined...

Donna L. Statdfield

Donna L. Statdfield

Jun 11, 2019

Donna L. Statdfield, 88, of Freeport, died Tuesday June 11, 2019 at Presence St. Joseph in Freeport. She was born September 22, 1930 in Rockford, IL the daughter of Edwin and Marcella (Beck) Rice. Donna worked as a bookkeeper alongside her husband for Statdfield Plumbing. Donna also worked at Peak Personnel for several years before retiring. She enjoyed knitting,...

Larry L. Altensey

Larry L. Altensey

Jun 8, 2019

Larry L. Altensey, 77, of Freeport, died Saturday, June 8, 2019 in his wife, Bette's arms at UW-Madison Hospital. Larry was born February 13, 1942 in Freeport, the son of Emerson and Arlene (Laible) Altensey. He married Bette Blankenhorn on June 3, 1989. Larry owned and operated Norm's Auto Body for 40 years. Larry was always a "car guy"...

Mabel E. Yeagle

Mabel E. Yeagle

Jun 7, 2019

Mabel E. Yeagle, 96, of Dakota, died Friday, June 7, 2019 at Monroe Clinic Hospice Home. Mabel, the daughter of George and Alice (Good) Lawver, was born October 13, 1922 in Cadiz, Township, Green, County, Wisconsin. She was the last remaining member of her nine siblings. She graduated from Monroe High School and continued her education at Green County...

Norma F. Andersen

Norma F. Andersen

Jun 5, 2019

Norma F. Andersen, 79, of Freeport, passed away, Wednesday June 5, 2019 at FHN Memorial Hospital with her loving family by her side. Norma was born August 4, 1939 in Sabattus, Maine, the daughter of Charles and Emma (Davis) Harris. Before moving to Freeport in 1969, Norma was a 1957 High School graduate of Lisbon (Maine) High School. After...

Franklyn R. Gonder

Franklyn R. Gonder

Jun 4, 2019

Franklyn R. Gonder, age 94, of Freeport, Il, passed away on Tuesday, June 04, 2019. Frank was born in Los Angeles, CA on August 1, 1924, the son of Franklin and Helen Gonder. He received his education in California and went to the University of Illinois where he studied Diesel Engineering . A WWII Navy Veteran, Frank served abroad...

Tracy "Spanky" W. Peebles

Tracy "Spanky" W. Peebles

Jun 3, 2019

Tracy "Spanky" W. Peebles, 57, of Freeport died Monday June 3, 2019 in his home. He was born July 24, 1961 the son of Delbert and Hazel (Stroup) Peebles. Tracy enjoyed watching the Chicago Cubs, fishing and having cookouts with friends. Surviving are his four brothers Leonard (Sue) Abraham, Ron (Diane) Abraham, Ricky Abraham and DeWayne (Lisa) Peebles; his...

Randel "Randy" K. Powell

Randel "Randy" K. Powell

Jun 3, 2019

Randel "Randy" K. Powell, 69, of Freeport died Monday, June 3, 2019 at his home. He was born June 3, 1950 in Freeport, the son of L. Gilbert and Eulalah (Welt) Powell. On April 17, 1982 he married Sally Albrecht in Freeport. Randy was employed at Highland Community College as a custodian for 40 years. He was a member...

Carol Payne

Carol Payne

Jun 2, 2019

Carol Payne, 92, of Freeport, died in her home on Sunday June 2, 2019. Carol was born February 20, 1927 in Oelwein, Iowa, the daughter of Arthur and Muriel (Raymond) Bell. She married Earl F. Payne September 5, 1943 in Oelwein, Iowa. Mr. Payne died on September 27, 2014. Carol attended Crossroads Community Church. Carol owned and operated Nummie...

James W. Lynch

James W. Lynch

May 31, 2019

James W. Lynch, 52, of Forreston, died Friday, May 31, 2019 surrounded by his loving family at Advocate Christ Hospital in Oak Lawn, IL. He was born August 26, 1966 in Freeport to Wiley and Carol (Henning) Lynch. James was employed as a truck driver with Schneider Trucking. He was a member of Faith Lutheran Church in Forreston. James...

Christina "Christi" Robertson

Christina "Christi" Robertson

May 24, 2019

Christi S. Robertson, 48, of Freeport passed away Friday May 24, 2019 at Serenity Hospice and Home in Oregon, IL. She was born February 16, 1971 in Freeport, the daughter of Leland and Terri (Martin) Shellhause. On December 12, 2012, she married Shawn Robertson in Freeport, Illinois. Christi was employed with FHN. She enjoyed Jacksonville Jaguars football, playing volleyball,...

David S. Cederholm

David S. Cederholm

May 22, 2019

David S. Cederholm, 62, of Freeport, died Wednesday May 22, 2019 in his home. He was born September 17, 1956, in Rockford, the son of Gilbert and Jean (Wearmothe) Cederholm. David is survived by his two sons, Brandon (Natalie) Cederholm of Los Angeles, CA and Matthew Cederholm, Fort White, Fl; daughter, Leah (John) Pagone of Valparaiso, IN; mother, Mary...

Geraldine "Jerry" Mcclellan

Geraldine "Jerry" Mcclellan

May 21, 2019

Geraldine "Jerry" R. McClellan, 92, of Freeport met her Savior face to face May 21, 2019 held closely by loving family members at Heritage Woods in Freeport. She was born August 28, 1926 in Flint, MI the daughter of John and Thelma (Kenyon) McNeilly. On June 14, 1947 she married the love of her life, Rev. Thomas T. McClellan...

Tommy Collins

Tommy Collins

May 20, 2019

Tommy Collins, 83, of Freeport, died Monday May 20, 2019 at FHN Memorial Hospital. He was born August 10, 1935 in West, MS, the son of Joe and Bobbie Collins. Tommy worked at Structo, but was later self-employed as a mechanic until his retirement in 2018. Tommy leaves to cherish his memories, sons, Keith (Bernetta) Collins, Brian (Hester) Collins,...

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