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Karolyn I. Spickler

Karolyn I. Spickler

Feb 26, 2019

Karolyn I. Spickler, 81, of Freeport, died Tuesday February 26, 2019, at Liberty Village. Karolyn was born July 30, 1937 in Rockford, Illinois, the daughter of Clayton and Leafie (Bowley) Keast. She married Roger Spickler. Roger passed away December 10, 2011. Surviving are three daughters, Michele (James) Kellner of Stuart, Florida, Melisa (Bruce) Bicker of Port Charlotte, Florida, and...

Lyle F. Sandell

Lyle F. Sandell

Feb 26, 2019

Lyle F. Sandell, 82, of Freeport, passed away, Tuesday February 26, 2019 at the Stephenson Nursing Center. Lyle was born September 28, 1936 in Rock Falls, Illinois, the son of Frederick and Evelyn (Stern) Sandell. Lyle married Mariel Kaney in 1980. Mariel died November 22, 2004. Lyle proudly served his country in the U.S. Army. He was a member...

Diane "Didi" L. Ostberg-Powell

Diane "Didi" L. Ostberg-Powell

Feb 26, 2019

Diane "DiDi" L. Ostberg-Powell, 62 of Rockford, passed away, Tuesday February 26, 2019 in her home. Diane was born January 4, 1957 in Rockford, the daughter of Ralph and Gayle (Fagerberg) Ostberg. She married John Powell January 4, 2000 in Rockford. DiDi was a member of The Bridge Church, Freeport. She was a loving and caring free spirited hippie....

Douglas G. Baldwin

Douglas G. Baldwin

Feb 26, 2019

Douglas Garner Baldwin passed away peacefully at the age of 83 in Bradenton, Florida. Doug was born on a farm south of Jesup, Iowa on March 11, 1935. His parents, Gwendolyn and Harry farmed across the road from Gwendolyn's parents, the Learys. Doug came into this world as a ball of fire. On the morning he was born, his...

Irene Chester

Irene Chester

Feb 24, 2019

Irene Chester (Morton) departed earthly life and began eternal life on Sunday 02/24/2019 at 8:45PM at Prescence/Provena St Joseph's. She was born November 17, 1937 in West, Mississippi. Irene has been a member of St Paul Missionary Baptist Church for many years. She developed a strong maternal instinct at an early age. As the first born, Irene cared for...

Argusta "Bish" Ishmon

Argusta "Bish" Ishmon

Feb 23, 2019

In the loving memory of Argusta "Bish" Ishmon was brought into this world by her mother Lizzie on October 2, 1932 in Saxton, Missouri. She gave birth to 8 precious individuals: Emma Ishmon, Dorothy "Dot" Ishmon, Barbra (Leon) Rice, Joanne Ishmon, Frank Ishmon, Walter "Louie" Ishmon, Leroy (Ella) Ishmon, and Leon Ishmon Jr. Bish also went on to raise...

Michael A. Williams

Michael A. Williams

Feb 21, 2019

Michael (Spike) A. Williams, 63, passed away peacefully, surrounded by family and friends on Thursday, February 21st, 2019, at Mercy Health's Javon Bea Hospital in Rockford, IL. Mike was the oldest of 4 children born to Charles C. and Alline (Johnson) Williams on April 16, 1955. He was also the oldest of Archie & Edna (Hayden) Johnson's 30 grandchildren....

Erik S. Dornink

Erik S. Dornink

Feb 16, 2019

Erik. S. Dornink, 31, of Monroe formerly of the Freeport/Dakota area died Saturday February 16, 2019 at University Hospital in Madison, WI. He was born January 14, 1988 to Steve and Suzanne (Fiene) Dornink. Erik was a 2006 graduate of Dakota High School and 2010 graduate of Illinois State University. He was employed at Swiss Colony. Erik attended St....

Terry Don Hille

Terry Don Hille

Feb 15, 2019

Terry Don Hille, 68, of Freeport, died Friday February 15, 2019 at FHN Memorial Hospital. He was born May 20, 1950 in Freeport, IL, the son of Donald and Mildred (Tempel) Hille. He married Sharon Revert; she died October 31, 2018. Terry worked in the oil fields and was an addiction counselor. He was an avid Chicago Bears and...

Wallace "Wally" Kilker

Wallace "Wally" Kilker

Feb 14, 2019

Wallace 'Wally" Kilker, 88, of Forreston, died February 14, 2019 at Pearl Pavilion in Freeport, IL. He was born January 13, 1931 in Freeport, IL, the son of Ervin and Dorothy (Hartje) Kilker. Wally married Wilma Saxby June 22, 1951; she died September 16, 2001. Wally worked for Groenewold Fur & Wool and was an auctioneer for Mack Auction....

Lillian Eberle Langlois

Lillian Eberle Langlois

Feb 13, 2019

Lillian Lucille Eberle Langlois, 100, of Freeport, died February 13, 2019 at Parkview Home. A lifelong resident of Freeport, she was born December 4, 1918 as the daughter of Albert Ernest Bailey and Lillian M. Kirchhefer Bailey. On September 21, 1940 she married Wesley A. Eberle in Freeport. He practiced law and served as a local Illinois Circuit Court...

Diane Lohman

Diane Lohman

Feb 11, 2019

Diane J. Lohman, age 73, of Freeport IL, was taken Home to be with the Lord on February 11, 2019. A visitation service will be held from 3:30-7:00pm on Friday, February 15 at Burke-Tubbs Funeral Home. Funeral services will be at 10:00am on Saturday, February 16 at Park Hills Church in Freeport with Rev. Larry Elliot officiating. In lieu...

Robyn Maves

Robyn Maves

Feb 9, 2019

Robyn Maves, 66, passed away, Wednesday December 26, 2018, in Pendleton, Indiana. Robyn was born November 11, 1952 in Freeport, the daughter of Donald and Mildred (Tempel) Hille. She was a graduate of Freeport High School. Robyn worked as a bartender in Anderson, Indiana. She liked to bowl, gamble, collecting angels; but most of all spending time with her...

Robert E. Keister

Robert E. Keister

Feb 7, 2019

Robert E. Keister, 83, of Freeport died Thursday February 7, 2019 in his home and is now in heaven with his wife and the Lord. He was born January 21, 1936 in Orangeville, IL the son of Charles and Ruth V. (Deemer) Keister. On December 21, 1957 he married Virginia M. Veach at First Lutheran Church in Freeport. Virginia...

Arnold F. Mellen

Arnold F. Mellen

Feb 7, 2019

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Betha Mae Davis

Betha Mae Davis

Feb 6, 2019

Betha Mae (Fane) Davis born Feb 27th, 1934 of Freeport, Illinois went home to be with the Lord on February 6, 2019 at Freeport Memorial Hospital surrounded by her family. She was born to George Fane and Clara Jones Fane in Tippo, Mississippi one of twelve children. She attended school in Tippo. On December 17th, 1950 she married James...

Kathleen L. Stucky

Kathleen L. Stucky

Feb 4, 2019

Kathleen L. Stucky, 69, of Freeport, passed away, Monday February 4, 2019 in her home. Kathleen was born March 2, 1949 in Freeport, the daughter of John and Doris (Metz) Mudore. Kathleen worked at Honeywell-Micro Switch for 25 years before retiring in 2007. She was a member of St. Thomas Aquinas Catholic Church. She was a Chicago Cub fan,...

Kyle A. Tucker

Kyle A. Tucker

Feb 3, 2019

Kyle A. Tucker, 35, of Freeport, Illinois, died Sunday February 3, 2019. He was born August 17, 1983 in Freeport, the son of Hal and Cindy (Tucker), and Sharie and Tommy Hoster. He is loved by his wife, Jennifer Tucker; and two girls, Saige and Maleia Tucker. Kyle graduated from Freeport High School and was an accomplished football, baseball...

Shaun L. Bradbury

Shaun L. Bradbury

Feb 3, 2019

Shaun L. Bradbury, 36, of Freeport, passed away, Sunday, February 3, 2019. Shaun was born October 3, 1982, in Freeport, the son of John and Cynthia (Crawford) Bradbury. He married Amanda Nieman October 20, 2007. Shaun was a 2001 graduated of Freeport High School, where he was a member of the football and basketball team. Shaun was well known...

Linda "Mimi" S. Muller

Linda "Mimi" S. Muller

Feb 2, 2019

Linda "Mimi" S. Muller, 65, of Freeport, died Saturday February 2, 2019, Agrace Hospice Care, Fitchburg, Wisconsin. Linda was born February 23, 1953 in Cumberland, Maryland, the daughter of Robert and Margaret (Callahan) Reichert. She married Kurt D. Muller in Cumberland, Maryland, March 20, 1976. She worked for Freeport School District for 32 years, many of those years as...

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