Roger Heim
Feb 1, 2019
Roger Heim, 79, of Freeport, died Friday February 1, 2019. He was born December 5, 1939 in Freeport, the son of Elroy and Eleanor (Kirchberg) Heim. Roger married Betty Blankenhorn on January 14, 1982. Roger graduated from Freeport High School in 1957. He owned and operated Heim's Auto Center for 40 years. From his work at the Auto Center...
Dolores M. Whalen
Jan 26, 2019
Dolores M. Whalen-Witt, 88, of Monroe, formerly of Freeport, died Saturday January 26, 2019 at Azura Memory Care of Monroe. She was born October 11, 1930 in Bismarck, North Dakota the daughter of Willard and Elsie Peck. She married Dexter Witt on June 19, 1997 in Spencer, IA. Dolores was employed at Micro Switch for many years as a...
Beverly A. Haselhorst
Jan 24, 2019
Beverly A. Haselhorst, age 69, of Freeport, Illinois passed away on January 24, 2019 after a nine year battle with ovarian cancer. Born in Freeport on May 14, 1949, she was the daughter of Robert I. Koch and P. Joyce (Kupersmith) Koch. Bev was raised on her maternal grandfather's farm south of Warren where she also graduated from the...
Clydie Mae Hughes
Jan 22, 2019
Clydie Mae Hughes, 83 of Freeport, Illinois, beloved wife of Sammie Lee Hughes, mother, grandmother, was called to her heavenly home on Tuesday, January 22, 2019 from Presence St. Joseph Nursing Center. She was the daughter of the late Clyde and Lottie Mae Veasley. Born on February 2, 1935 in Durant, Mississippi. Clydie was employed at Structo in Freeport...
Steven N. Boettner
Jan 18, 2019
Steven Neal Boettner, age 67, went peacefully to be with the Lord on January 18, 2019 surrounded by his loving family. Now reunited with his daughter, Faith Alison and mother, Gladys Boettner in heaven. Steven was born on March 16, 1951 in Freeport, IL. He graduated High School at Freeport High in 1969. Steven started a career path as...
Paul Eugene Leopold
Jan 17, 2019
Paul Eugene Leopold, 83, of Freeport, died peacefully, Thursday January 17, 2019. Paul was born November 15, 1935 in Freeport, IL, the son of Paul and Gertrude (Cary) Leopold. He married Marilyn Bigelow on August 27, 1955 at St. Joseph Catholic Church in Freeport. Paul was a member of St. Thomas Aquinas Catholic Church. For many years, he would...
Joan C. Hunziker
Jan 16, 2019
Joan C. Hunziker, 83, of Freeport died Wednesday January 16, 2019 at FHN Memorial Hospital. She was born January 10, 1936 in Dixon, IL to Frank and Velma (Kuntzleman) Carr. Her father was a WWII Navy Veteran that served on the USS Columbia and Purple Heart recipient. On December 15, 1956 she married Richard Hunziker in Leaf River, IL....
Esther L. Kuntzelman
Jan 14, 2019
Esther was born to William and Zelda Saxby on December 11, 1929 at Humboldt, Iowa. Esther was the oldest of six siblings; Donald (Sandy), Freeport, Bill Jr., Albert, WI., Wilma (Wally) Kilker, Forreston, Eugene Paul (Libby) San Diego, CA, and John (Delaine) MN. Esther married Charles Sydney Kuntzelman on March 30, 1962. Children are Jeannine Arlene Williams of Mesa,...
Leonard F. Hose
Jan 14, 2019
Leonard F. Hose, 84, of Shannon, died Monday, January 14, 2019 at FHN Memorial Hospital. Leonard was born July 19, 1934 in Pine Creek Township (Ogle County), Illinois, the son of Frederick and Verna (Lohr) Hose. Leonard married Phyllis Good on September 23, 1960 in Mt. Morris. Leonard proudly served his country in the U.S. Army. He farmed for...
M. Rebecca Pearson
Jan 13, 2019
M. Rebecca(Becki) Pearson 47 was born on November 9, 1971 in Freeport, IL to Ms. Merry Melody(Hayward) Liburd and the late Sidney L. Pearson Sr. She departed this earthly life Sunday, January 13, 2019 surrounded by family and friends. Rebecca received her formal education in the public-school systems of Freeport graduating in 1989 from Freeport High school. Shortly after...
Kyson P. Sabin
Jan 11, 2019
Kyson P. Sabin, 3 months and 6 days, of Freeport died Friday January 11, 2019. He was born October 5, 2018 in Monroe, WI to Chris Sabin and Kristen Munson. Kyson is survived by his parents; grandparents Wayne Munson, Karla Munson, Tracey Montoya and Terry Sabin; and his brother Kainen Sabin. He is preceded in death by his great...
James R. "Jim" Elmer
Jan 11, 2019
James R. "Jim" Elmer, 73, of Freeport, died Friday, January 11, 2019 from complications following a stroke he suffered in late October. Jim was born December 19, 1945 in Monroe, Wisconsin, the son of Fred and Flora (Bowles) Elmer. He married MaryAnn Byrnes Brinkmeier on May 20, 1989. Jim had a big heart and would do anything to help...
John "Johnny" L. Wittfield
Jan 9, 2019
On October 25, 1959, John "Johnny" L Wittfield was a precious gift to Stella Wittfield. He was born in East Prairie, Mo. He departed his earthly life on January 09, 2019. John L like to work with his hands, he was a mechanic for many people around town. He also was one of the well known DJ's around town....
Christine O. Bell
Jan 8, 2019
Christine Odelia Bell, 86, of Freeport, IL left this earthly life on Tuesday January 9, 2019 at her home surrounded by her children. She was born October 14, 1932 in Galva, IL to the parents of Cleveland and Cleota Warden. She was a CNA for many years. She was also an avid church goer. She served as a musician...
Vicki S. Smith
Jan 6, 2019
Vicki S. Smith, 57, of Freeport died January 6, at University of Wisconsin Hospital, Madison, Wisconsin. She was born December 14, 1961 in Carbondale, Illinois the daughter of Audrey C. Smith. Vicki had a passion for Needle Pointing and her stuffed animals, especially her teddy bears. She was also an avid collector of decorative ornaments. Before becoming ill, she...
Beth Hanson Alberts
Jan 5, 2019
Beth Hanson Alberts August 20, 1920 ~ January 5, 2019 Beth Hanson Alberts, 98, passed away on January 5, 2019, in Freeport, IL. She was born August 20, 1920, in Malad, Idaho, a daughter of Leo Rees and Marie Elizabeth Hanson. Beth moved to Ogden in 1931, graduated from Ogden High School, and attended Weber State College. She was...
Charles F. Svihlik
Jan 1, 2019
Charles F. Svihlik, 77, of Forreston, passed away peacefully in his home on January 1, 2019. Charles was born on May 5th, 1941 to Frank and Lydia (Barta) Svihlik in Chicago, Illinois. He graduated from Proviso East in 1959. Charles married the love of his life, Marianne, on October 28th, 1963 in Oak Park, Illinois. Their love brought into...
Velda R. Wichman
Dec 31, 2018
Velda R. Wichman, 97, of Freeport, passed away Monday December 31, 2018 in the Stephenson Nursing Center. Velda was born September 28, 1921 in Carroll County, Illinois, the daughter of Walter and Ethel (Kantlehner) Busch. She married Henry L. Wichman on October 17, 1943 in Pearl City, Illinois. Mr. Wichman died July 12, 1983. Velda worked at Union Dairy...
Linda L. Brown
Dec 29, 2018
Linda L. Brown, 72, of Freeport. died Saturday, December 29, 2018 at FHN Memorial Hospital. Linda was born August 11, 1946 in Freeport, the daughter of Leroy and Lola (Shockey) Shipp. Visitation will be 11:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. Saturday January 5, 2019 at Burke Tubbs Funeral Home. Burial will be in City Cemetery. A memorial has been established...
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