Tommie Lee Burrow
Oct 13, 2018
Tommie Lee Burrow affectionately known as "Tom" was born on September 4, 1970 to Willis Burrow Sr. and Mary Ann (Collins) Burrow in Freeport, Illinois Tom entered into eternal rest on October 13, 2018. Tommie Accepted Christ at an early age and was baptized at St Paul Missionary Baptist Church in Freeport, IL. Tommie received his formal education through...
William C. White, Sr.
Oct 12, 2018
William C. White, Sr., 76, of Freeport, died Friday October 12, 2018 at Stephenson Nursing Center in Freeport. He was born July 1, 1942 in Savanna, IL, the son of Harvey and Helen (Veme) White. William married Norma Hoover May 2, 1964 in Lanark, IL. William worked at Kelly Springfield Tire Company. He coached Freeport Little League and was...
Barbara Ann Thompson
Oct 10, 2018
Barbara Ann Thompson, 79, of Freeport, died Wednesday, October 10, 2018 in her home. Barbara was born January 9, 1939 in Freeport, the daughter of Lester and Ora (Krueger) Shenberger. She married Calvin C. Thompson April 30, 1955 in Dubuque, Iowa. Mr. Thompson died November 15, 2017. Barbara enjoyed cooking and gardening and being around her beloved family. Surviving...
Patricia A. Smith
Oct 5, 2018
Patricia A. Smith died Friday, October 5 at Liberty Village Nursing Home. She was born December 8th, 1936 in Winona, Minnesota. The family moved to Hanover, Illinois during the depression to look for work. She grew up in Hanover and graduated from high school there in 1954. She moved to Freeport and was employed at Crum and Forster Insurance...
Gloria J. Schmelzer
Oct 4, 2018
Gloria J. Schmelzer, 74, of German Valley, died Thursday, October 4, 2018 in her home. Gloria was born March 4, 1944 in Rockford, Illinois, the daughter of Phillip and Louise W. (Van Brocklin) Broach. She married Oral "Bud" Schmelzer Jr. on January 26, 1970. Bud died June 15, 2002. She worked at Micro/Honeywell for 28 years before retiring in...
Judith Kay Heitz
Oct 3, 2018
Judith Kay Heitz, 76, of Rockford, died Wednesday October 3, 2018 at Rockford Memorial Hospital. Judith was born October 2, 1942 in Freeport, the daughter of Milo and Genevieve (Stevens) Sigafus. She married William Heitz June 15, 1996. Judith was a spitfire and she always told it like it was, no matter what! She was a hard worker and...
Alvin Phillip Portis Sr.
Sep 27, 2018
Alvin Phillip Portis Sr. was born on May 12, 1947 in Claiborne, Alabama. He was one of seven children born to Alfred Portis Sr. and Hattie Marie Portis. Alvin married Karen Anitra McGee on June 14, 1975. From this union, Alvin Phillip Portis, Jr. and Alexander Charles Portis were born. Although born in Alabama, Alvin, his parents and siblings...
Deborah L. Smith
Sep 27, 2018
Deborah L. Smith, 59, of Freeport, died Thursday September 27, 2018 at UW Hospital in Madison, WI. She was born August 9, 1959 in Garnett, KS, the daughter of James and Shirley (Johnson) Smith. Deborah enjoyed watching soap operas, old television shows, and World Wrestling Entertainment, listening to country music, and butterflies; she especially enjoyed spending time with her...
Darrel Alan Moore
Sep 26, 2018
Darrel Alan Moore, 70, formerly of Freeport, died Wednesday, September 26, 2018 in his home in Loves Park. Darrel was born August 4, 1948 in Freeport, the son of Donald S. and Vivian (Burnell) Moore. Darrel served in the U.S. Army from 1968-1971. He married Catherine "Katie" Valencia. Darrel was a member of Freeport Eagles Club #679 and the...
Donald George Miller
Sep 24, 2018
Donald George Miller, 77, of Freeport, died Monday, September 24, 2018 at FHN Memorial Hospital. He was born August 17, 1941 in Dubuque, Iowa, the son of Bernice Ostrander. Don married Kathy Dyson on September 27, 1986 in Freeport. He worked for Ace Muffler and later as a truck driver. Don served on the Stephenson County Board representing District...
Joan E. Jacobs
Sep 24, 2018
Joan E. Jacobs, 80, of Freeport, died Monday, September 24, 2018 at Manor Court. Joan was born April 7, 1938 in Massbach, Illinois, the daughter of Edwin and Elsie (Miller) Endress. She married Clifford C. "Cliff" Jacobs in January 1974. Cliff died January 25, 2018. Joan worked for Crum & Forster Insurance and Micro Switch/Honeywell. She was a member...
James Kenneth Jeffrey
Sep 16, 2018
James Kenneth (Jim) Jeffrey, 72, of Dakota, passed away at his home on Sunday, September 16, 2018. Jim was born on March 2, 1946, in Dubuque, Iowa. Jim was co-owner of A&B Auto Parts, formerly J&J Auto Wrecking, with his brother-in-law, Jim Mordick, from 1969 to 2006. He was a member of Freeport First Church of the Nazarene. Jim...
Helen M. Thorn
Sep 15, 2018
Helen M. (Longamore) Thorn, 94, of Freeport, died Saturday, September 15, 2018 at Stephenson Nursing Center. She was born January 2, 1924 in Freeport to Budd and Alta (Bingner) Longamore. On January 18, 1947 she married LeRoy N. Thorn in Durand, IL. For many years Helen and LeRoy worked on numerous farms in the area. They then moved to...
Eva P. Brookman
Sep 15, 2018
Eva P. Brookman, 91, of Freeport, died Saturday September 15, 2018 at Presence St. Joseph Home in Freeport. She was born May 12, 1927, to Edward and Lillian (Carbiener) Stukenberg. Eva was raised by her father and her stepmother, Millie (Plager) on the farm that is now Highland Community College. She graduated from Freeport High School in 1944, and...
Mildred L. Russman
Sep 14, 2018
Mildred L. Russman, 91, of Forreston died Friday September 14, 2018 at Winn Prairie in Freeport. She was born November 13, 1926 in Forreston the daughter of Jacob and Wilhelmina (Harrenstein) Ludwig. On May 10, 1969 she married Dale Russman. Mildred was a member of Forreston Reformed Church. She enjoyed gardening, tending to her lawn, upholstering and renovating furniture....
Leota May Short
Sep 13, 2018
Leota May Short, 84, of Freeport died September 13, 2018 at Pearl Pavilion. She was born August 23, 1934 in Gary, IN the daughter of Charles and Florence (Shear) Taylor. On January 13, 1954 she married Clark Short in LaValle, WI. Leota was employed at the Holiday Inn in Freeport for many years. She was a member of the...
Kenneth "Pat" Patrick Martin
Sep 11, 2018
K. Pat Martin beloved husband, father, brother and uncle died Tuesday September 11, 2018, surrounded by the warmth of his loving family at Rockford Memorial Hospital from a traumatic brain injury due to a fall from a height, the week before. He was born in Freeport, Illinois on March 10, 1940, to Kenneth O. Martin and Theresa B. Sheehy...
Helen E. Bastian
Sep 11, 2018
Helen E. Bastian, 81, of Freeport, passed away Tuesday, September 11, 2018 at FHN Memorial Hospital. Helen was born October 30, 1936 in Stockton, the daughter of Elmer and Lida (Gates) Rogers. Helen married Robert L. Bastian November 5, 1955 in Polo. She was a member of Faith United Methodist Church and Freeport Eagles Ladies Auxiliary #679. Helen enjoyed...
Richard G. Baker
Sep 9, 2018
Richard G. Baker, 83, of Pecatonica died September 9, 2018 at his home after a long illness. He was born April 29, 1935 the son of Alvin and Iva (Kuntzelman) Baker. United in marriage to Madeline (Staas) Becker. Richard attended Aquin High School. During the Korean Conflict, Richard served in the U.S. Army. Richard was formerly employed at the...
David L. Giffrow
Sep 8, 2018
David Lee Giffrow 1930 - 2018. David Lee Giffrow, Freeport, passed away at Stephenson Nursing Center on Saturday, September 8, 2018, surrounded by his family. David was born November 4, 1930, to Allan and Frances (Eatinger) Giffrow in Sterling. He attended Sterling schools and at the age of 17, he joined the US Army Air Force, and was discharged...
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