Jane Rose Kent
May 18, 2019
Jane Rose Kent, 87, of Springfield, Illinois, formerly of Freeport, died Saturday, May 18, 2019 at St. John's Hospital, Springfield. Jane was born May 5, 1932 in Harrisburg, Illinois, the daughter of Ramone and Eva (Fowler) Pezer. She married Amos Kent June 24, 1950 in Harrisburg. Mr. Kent died December 29, 1994. Jane was a former member of First...
Judith "Judy" Anne Jacobs
May 15, 2019
Judith "Judy" Anne Jacobs, 79, of Freeport, died Wednesday May 15, 2019 at Manor Court. Judy was born December 19, 1939 in Freeport, the daughter of William "Red" and Doris (Wittbecker) Larsen. She married Herbert "Herb" Jacobs March 12, 1960 in Freeport. She worked at Freeport Jr. High Cafeteria and Snack Bar for years. She was a member of...
Shaletha Thompson
May 14, 2019
Shaletha (Lisa) Thompson Mays was born on March 9, 1975 in Chicago, IL to Elizabeth and Willie Cooper. She was called to rest on May 14, 2019 with family surrounding her. In 1978, Lisa and her family moved to Freeport, IL where she was raised. She attended Freeport Schools graduating in 1996. During High School she enjoyed her time...
Susan A. Swift
May 13, 2019
Susan Ann Swift, 79, of Forreston died Monday May 13, 2019 in her home. She was born May 23, 1939 to Gordon and Dorothy (Mumma) Swift. Susan was employed as the Village Clerk in Forreston for many years. She was a member of Faith Lutheran Church in Forreston. Susan lived her life around her family, especially her grandchildren. Surviving...
Audrey Helena Gianquinto
May 12, 2019
Audrey Helena Gianquinto, 90, of Freeport, died Sunday May 12, 2019 in her home surrounded by her family. Audrey was born March 21, 1929 in Wickhambrook, England, the daughter of Hugh and Faith (Briggs) Haygreen. She married Peter Gianquinto in Freeport May 20, 1989. Mr. Gianquinto died March 2, 2003. She was a member of St. John United Church...
Lavonne Doris Vogt
May 12, 2019
LaVonne Doris (Moring) Vogt, 94, previously from Forreston, died Sunday May 12, 2019. LaVonne was born August 22, 1924, the daughter of John and Gertie (Reints) Moring. On November 14, 1945 she married Eugene C. Vogt in Freeport. For many years she worked as a secretary/bookkeeper/supplies delivery and architect for the family construction business. She also worked at the...
William "Bill" Palmer
May 12, 2019
William "Bill" Palmer, 69, of Freeport, died Sunday May 12, 2019 at FHN Memorial Hospital. Bill was born March 20, 1950 in Freeport. Bill was well known for his outstanding Carpentry skills and willingness to help others. He loved his animals, golfing, and his 1940 Chevy. Bill was preceded in death by his mother, Shirley Ann Smith and step-father,...
James Bruce Cloud
May 11, 2019
James Bruce Cloud, born March 5, 1931 in Freeport, passed away peacefully on May 11, 2019. He was a resident of Parkview Home in Freeport. He was a former U.S. Marine and served in the Korean war, participating in operations against enemy forces until he was injured in 1952. After honorable discharge at rank of sergeant in 1954, he...
Harvey J. Grimes
May 9, 2019
Harvey J. Grimes, 94, of Freeport, IL died Thursday, May 9, 2019. Harvey was born June 9, 1924 in Melvin, Michigan, the son of Jay and Eva (Groat) Grimes. Harvey married Dorothy J. Leonard on July 1, 1950 in Gladwin, Michigan. Dorothy passed away October 9, 2012. Harvey was a 1949 graduate of the University of Michigan. He worked...
Eugene Myers
May 9, 2019
Eugene O. Myers age 71 of Forreston, Illinois passed away Thursday, May 9, 2019 at home peacefully in his sleep. Eugene was born in Freeport, Illinois on June 20, 1947 to Milford and Helen (Wagner) Myers. He was united in marriage to Eileen V. Landon on October 19, 1968 in Clinton, Iowa. Eugene was a 1965 graduate of Leaf...
Zael W. Klapp
May 7, 2019
Zael W. Klapp, 90, of Freeport passed away May 7, 2019. Zael was born June 17, 1928 in Freeport, the son of Wilbur and Florence (Walbann) Klapp. Zael married Donna Burton on June 17, 1981. A long time Freeport, businessman, owner of Klapp Motor Sales, which closed last year. Klapp Motor Sales, started with his dad in 1935 lasted...
Elinor Elizabeth Dailey
May 2, 2019
Elinor Elizabeth Dailey, 93, of Freeport, died Thursday May 2, 2019 at Presence St. Joseph Center in Freeport. She was born February 1, 1926 in Pecatonica, IL, the daughter of Rev. Ernest and Ida (Schulz) Schwartz. Elinor married Leo Dailey September 13, 1945 in Colorado Springs, CO; he died March 12, 1960. Elinor worked for St. Francis Hospital, Freeport...
Anna Mae Kaderly
May 2, 2019
Anna Mae Kaderly, 92, of Freeport died Thursday May 2, 2019 at Presence St. Joseph in Freeport. She was born June 28, 1926 in McConnell, IL the daughter of Frank and Nora (Kluck) Leiby. On June 11, 1943 she married Ernest C. Kaderly in Orangeville, IL. Ernest passed away September 1, 2012. She was employed at Burgess Battery, Kautenberg...
Becky "Tootie" A. Weber
May 1, 2019
Becky "Tootie" A. Weber, 64, of Freeport died Wednesday May 1, 2019 at FHN Memorial Hospital. She was born December 4, 1959 the daughter of Robert and Pat (Zimmerman) Bratley. She was employed at Lynn Meyer Builders and Menards. Becky was a fishing partner, unparalleled gardener, talented crafter and loving sister. Tootie loved the outdoors and spending time in...
Rosalie Ann Sanders
May 1, 2019
Rosalie Ann (Graning) Sanders was born in Bloomington, Illinois on July 13, 1932 and died in Sterling, Illinois on May 1, 2019. Rosalie was daughter of John Sr. and Edith Graning. Rosalie graduated from Bloomington High School in 1950 and then worked at the State Farm home office in Bloomington. She married Robert Sanders on September 19, 1953. After...
Janice L. Schuster
Apr 28, 2019
Janice L. Schuster, 76, of Ridott, formerly of Streamwood, died Sunday, April 28, 2019 in her home surrounded by her loved ones. Janice was born May 9, 1942 in Chicago, the daughter of Melvin and Charlotte (Swanson) Saathoff. Janice married James "Jim" Schuster in 1987 in Lake Tahoe, Nevada. Mr. Schuster preceded Janice in death in July 2017. Janice...
Kathryn Anne Eggemeier
Apr 28, 2019
Kathryn Anne Eggemeier, 76, of Freeport, died Sunday April 28, 2019. She was born May 22, 1942 in Freeport, IL, the daughter of Lee and Eloise (Listenbarger) Castle. Kathryn married Kenneth Wayne Eggemeier May 19, 1972 in Freeport, IL. Kathryn worked at Micro-Switch for 28 years. She loved her cats and crocheting. She will be remembered for her kind...
Maryann Farringer
Apr 27, 2019
MaryAnn Farringer, 83, of Freeport, died Saturday, April 27, 2019 at FHN Memorial Hospital. MaryAnn was born August 24, 1935 in Rockford, Illinois, the daughter of John "Jack" and Fleta (St. John) Kempthorne. She married Ronald Farringer on July 19, 1952 in Freeport. Mr. Farringer passed away August 30, 2011. Mary Ann worked for Dol Realtor's for many years....
Iva G. Atherton
Apr 27, 2019
Iva G. Atherton, 99, of Freeport, died in her home, Saturday, April 27, 2019. Iva was born September 27, 1919 in Fairhaven, Illinois, the daughter of Julius and Hazel (Kahler) Eickert. She married Robert E. Atherton December 27, 1940. Mr. Atherton died May 9, 1979. Iva worked at the Shannon Nursing Home. Surviving is her son, Ellis (Kathleen) Atherton...
Marguerite Roderick
Apr 24, 2019
Marguerite Roderick, 88, of Freeport, died Wednesday April 24, 2019, at Presence St. Joseph Center, Freeport. She was born February 6, 1931 in Freeport, IL, the daughter of Godfrey and Frieda (Krebs) Ingold. Marguerite married Charles E. Roderick April 10, 1954 in Freeport, IL; he died October 15, 2013. Marguerite was a Secretary for Burgess Battery, Highland Community College,...
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