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Todd R. Kryder

Todd R. Kryder

Feb 27, 2018

Todd R. Kryder, 68, of Rockford, died February 27, 2018 at Rockford Memorial Hospital. He was born July 6, 1949 in Freeport, IL, the son of Harold and Joyce (Reed) Kryder. Todd is survived by his mother Joyce (Arthur Sachse) Kryder of New Richmond, WI; brother, S. Reed (Sandi) Kryder of Canal Fulton OH; sister, LuAnn Kryder of Freeport,...

Julian L. Young Jr.

Julian L. Young Jr.

Feb 23, 2018

Julian l. Young, Jr., 23, of Rockford, died Friday February 23, 2018. He was born December 25, 1994 in Freeport, IL, the son of Julian L. Young Sr. and Rochelle D. Myles. Julian is survived by his father Julian L. Young Sr.; mother, Rochelle D. Myles; his son, Julian Young III; eight brothers; and three sisters. Funeral services will...

Paul "Brady" Bruce

Paul "Brady" Bruce

Feb 22, 2018

Paul L. "Brady" Bruce, 63, of Freeport, died Thursday February 22, 2018 at FHN Memorial Hospital. He was born October 27, 1954 in Freeport, IL, the son of Percy and Roberta (Burkhart) Bruce. Paul married Cherri Betts August 30, 1975 in Freeport, IL; she died March 31, 1999. Paul was previously employed by Thermos, Micro Switch, Lena Builders, Sauer...

Jack H. Myers

Jack H. Myers

Feb 22, 2018

Jack H. Myers, 90, of Freeport, died Thursday, February 22, 2018 at Presence St. Joseph Center. Jack was born April 28, 1927 in Freeport, the son of Harry L. and Margaret (Roche) Myers. Jack was educated in the Freeport School District, and graduated from Marquette University in Milwaukee, WI. Jack was a World War II U.S. Army Veteran. He...

David L. Fonda

David L. Fonda

Feb 21, 2018

David Lawrence Fonda, 70, of Freeport, died Wednesday February 21, 2018 in his home. He was born December 4, 1947 in Oak Park, IL, the son of Charles and Dorise (Landbeck) Fonda. He married Linda Tracy June 13, 1970 in Janesville, WI. David is survived by his wife Linda Fonda of Freeport, IL; two daughters, Rachael (Luigi) Fonda-Franceschina of...

Edward C. Brooks Jr.

Edward C. Brooks Jr.

Feb 21, 2018

Edward C. Brooks Jr., 86, of Freeport, died Wednesday, February 21, 2018 in his home. Ed was born July 17, 1931 in Freeport, the son of Edward C. and Berniece (Myers) Brooks Sr. He married Mary B. Hess on April 19, 1952 in Monroe. Mary died November 21, 2005. Ed was a member of St. Thomas Aquinas Catholic Church....

Dorothy Louise Albert

Dorothy Louise Albert

Feb 17, 2018

Dorothy Louise Albert, 91, of Freeport, died Saturday, February 17, 2018 at Stephenson Nursing Home. Dorothy was born October 9, 1926 in Stephenson County, the daughter of Ulrich and Lena (Schneeberger) Ruf. She married Harold G. "Bud" Albert October 13, 1951 in Rock Grove, Illinois. Bud and Dorothy farmed the family land south of Freeport for many years. Mr....

Lenard Parks

Lenard Parks

Feb 17, 2018

Lenard Parks, 79, of Freeport, died Saturday, February 17, 2018 at Presence St. Joseph. Lenard was born September 20, 1938 in Marianna, Arkansas, the son of John H. and Bertha (Randall) Parks. He married Bessie Allen on November 6, 1956 in Forrest City Arkansas. Lenard was a member of Mt. Calvary Church of God in Christ. He worked for...

Michael A. Upmann

Michael A. Upmann

Feb 15, 2018

Michael A. Upmann, 64, of Freeport, died Thursday, February 15, 2018 in his home. Michael was born June 5, 1953 in Freeport, the son of Louis and Mary (Bonjour) Upmann. He worked as a cheese maker for Dorman Cheese Company for many years. Michael was a member of St. Joseph Catholic Church in Apple River. He enjoyed following the...

Lorraine "Betty" Lameyer

Lorraine "Betty" Lameyer

Feb 14, 2018

Lorraine "Betty" Lameyer, 91, of Freeport, died Thursday February 14, 2018 in her home. She was born March 10, 1926 in Chicago, IL, the daughter of Siervert and Pauline (Allen) Klosa. She married William "Bill" Lameyer August 23, 1946 in Chicago, IL; he died May 20, 2006. Lorraine is survived by her two sons, William (Pat Rose) Lameyer of...

Robert J. Witt, Jr.

Robert J. Witt, Jr.

Feb 9, 2018

Robert J. Witt, Jr., 65, of Ridott, died Friday February 9, 2018 in his home. He was born September 26, 1952 in Evanston, IL, the son of Robert J. and Lois Jane (Lavell) Witt. Robert worked as a carpenter. Robert is survived by his son Robert J. Witt II of Ridott, IL; his daughter Candace (Michael) Yurkonis of Antioch,...

Robert Miles Frankenfield

Robert Miles Frankenfield

Feb 9, 2018

Robert Miles Frankenfield, 70, of Freeport, died Friday February 9, 2018. He was born January 27, 1948 in Freeport, IL, the son of Miles and Virginia (Meile) Frankenfield. He married Sarah Hille. Robert is survived by his mother Virginia West; son, Anthony "Tony" (Leanne) West of Eldridge, IA; sister, Cheryl Heilemeier of Wausa, WI; and two grandchildren, Sadie and...

Barbara E. Camp

Barbara E. Camp

Feb 8, 2018

Barbara E. Camp, 87, of Freeport, went home to be with the Lord on Thursday February 8, 2018 at FHN Memorial Hospital. She was born January 6, 1931 in Stockton, IL, the daughter of Lloyd and Florence (Schmidt) Belk. She married Roger Wagner in 1957; he died July 7, 1990; she married Howard Camp in 1967; he died September...

Eleanor Kay Kendrick

Eleanor Kay Kendrick

Feb 8, 2018

Eleanor Kay Kendrick, 79, of Freeport, died Thursday February 8, 2018 in her home surrounded by her loving family. She was born September 2, 1938 in Galesburg, IL, the daughter of Clarence and Sophia (Herrick) Bogard. She married Peter Kendrick September 14, 1957 at All Souls Church in Abingdon, IL. Eleanor managed the Freeport Country Club as well as...

Dorothy Henderson

Dorothy Henderson

Feb 4, 2018

Dorothy M. Henderson, age 85 died peacefully on Sunday February 4, 2018 at Presence St. Joseph Center. She was born on January 23, 1933 to Francenia and LeRoy Lenz. Dorothy graduated from Freeport High School in 1951. She married G.Bernard Henderson on November 14, 1953 at St Joseph's Catholic Church. Freeport IL. Together they had four children and spent...

Victoria M. Erwin

Victoria M. Erwin

Feb 3, 2018

Victoria M. Erwin, 96, of Freeport, died Saturday, February 3, 2018 in her home. Victoria was born December 14, 1921 in Chicago, the daughter of Frank and Margaret (Tratnick) Lachenberg. She married James B. Erwin August 1, 1945 in Chicago. Mr. Erwin died November 3, 2004. Victoria was a member of St. Thomas Catholic Aquinas Church. Victoria was one...

Edgar J. Engelkens

Edgar J. Engelkens

Feb 2, 2018

Edgar J. Engelkens, 82, of Freeport, died suddenly Friday, February 2, 2018 at St. Anthony Medical Center, Rockford. He was born on November 28, 1935 in Morrison, Illinois. He was the son of John E. and Ida E. (Anspach) Engelkens. Edgar graduated from Forreston High School in 1953. He served in the U.S. Navy. He married Mary Ellen Plummer...

Henry L. Carter, Jr.

Henry L. Carter, Jr.

Feb 2, 2018

Henry "Sonny" Lee Carter Jr., at age 83, left his earthly home, early on the morning of Friday February 2, 2018 at 1:45 a.m. in Swedish American Heart Hospital, to enter his heavenly home. Henry was surrounded by his wife and other family members. Henry was born in Water Valley, Mississippi to Henry Carter Sr. and Everlee Robinson on...

William "Bill" R. Reed

William "Bill" R. Reed

Feb 1, 2018

William "Bill" R. Reed, 82, of Freeport, died Thursday, February 1, 2018 at Presence St. Joseph Center. Bill was born April 28, 1935 in Freeport, the son of Roy and Clara (Nehus) Reed. He served in the U.S. Navy from 1953-1957, and he achieved "MACHINEST MATE 1st CLASS". Bill married Corrine "Connie" Russell June 22, 1957 in Freeport. Alongside...

Lucean "Honey" P. Brumfield

Lucean "Honey" P. Brumfield

Jan 29, 2018

In the early morning of January 29, 2018, Lucean "Honey" McNair-Brumfield was called home to be with our Lord and savior Jesus Christ. She was born July 7, 1930 in Freeport, Illinois to the late Joseph C. McNair and Lucean Gossett-McNair. Honey was a 1948 graduate of Freeport High School. She loved to dance and was a very outgoing...

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