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Laverne A. Stubbe

Laverne A. Stubbe

Dec 22, 2017

LaVerne Alvin Stubbe, 93, passed from his earthly home to his glorious one in heaven on Friday, December 22, 2017. LaVerne was born May 6, 1924 at Browntown, Wisconsin, the son of Clarence L. and Alvina (Schmerse) Stubbe. On July 29, 1944 LaVerne married Betty Jane Wittbecker in Lena, Illinois by Pastor L. H. Beto. His wonderful, loving wife...

Tony Sciutto

Tony Sciutto

Dec 20, 2017

Tony Sciutto, 94, of Freeport, died Wednesday December 20, 2017 at Presence Nursing Center in Freeport. He was born September 25, 1923 in Wenona, IL, the son of Rosario and Frances (Bravata) Sciutto. He married Lorene Lenz December 24, 1942 in Freeport, IL. Tony attended Orangeville High School. He served in the US Army from February 1943-September 1945. He...

Marvin Lee Mays

Marvin Lee Mays

Dec 20, 2017

Marvin Lee Mays aka "Plute" Age 67, Left his earthly home early Wednesday morning, December 20 at 12:30 a.m. in Freeport Memorial Hospital, Freeport, Illinois. Marvin was surrounded by his wife, daughter and sister-in-law. Marvin was born in New Madrid, Missouri to W.Conner and Gracie Hicks Mays on August 15, 1950. To this union, Marvin had two brothers and...

Marlene L. Gaul

Marlene L. Gaul

Dec 17, 2017

Marlene L. Gaul, 78, of Polo, died Sunday, December 17, 2017 in her home. Marlene was born June 3, 1939 in Forreston, the daughter of Simon and Gladys (Ebright) Weegens. She married Robert Gaul on May 24, 1958 in Forreston. She was a member of Faith Discovery Church in Polo. Marlene enjoyed spending her free time cooking, raising horses,...

Hallie Newman Boelter

Hallie Newman Boelter

Dec 17, 2017

Mrs. Hallie Newman Boelter passed away Sunday December 17, 2017 in Jacksonville, Florida. Hallie was born September 16, 1939 in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. She was the widow of Dr Otto H. Boelter MD of Forreston; she resided in Forreston and Freeport following his death. Eventually moving to be with her family in South Florida, she was preceded in death by...

Daniel C. Frisbie

Daniel C. Frisbie

Dec 17, 2017

Daniel C. Frisbie, 68, of Freeport, died Sunday December 17, 2017. He was born June 3, 1949 in Freeport, IL, the son of Charles and Janet (Tavenner) Frisbie. He married Cheri Feldman April 11, 1997 in Las Vegas, NV. Daniel was a 1967 graduate of Shannon High School and a 1972 graduate of Western Illinois University. He owned and...

Russell O. Wilhelms

Russell O. Wilhelms

Dec 14, 2017

Russell Oliver Wilhelms, 88, of Freeport died Thursday December 14, 2017 at FHN Memorial Hospital. Russell was born November 17, 1929 in Stephenson County to Oliver and Matilda (Denekas) Wilhelms. He was a resident of Pearl Pavilion in Freeport. From 1979-2011 Russell was employed at Malcolm Eaton Enterprises. Russell loved his job, Dolly Parton and the state of Tennessee....

Sharon R. Stauffer

Sharon R. Stauffer

Dec 10, 2017

Sharon R. Stauffer, 79, of Freeport, died Sunday December 10, 2017 at FHN Memorial Hospital. She was born March 14, 1938 in Dixon, IL, the daughter of John and Agnes (Burns) Wilson. She married William "Smokey" Stauffer November 15, 1958 in Freeport, IL. Sharon was a 1957 Aquin High School graduate. She was a member of St. Thomas Aquinas...

Cynthia M. Carter

Cynthia M. Carter

Dec 8, 2017

CYNTHIA MAE BLAIR LENOIR CARTER, Age 93, left her earthly home on Friday, December 8, 2017 at 11:57 A.M. at Pearl Pavilion Rehab Center surrounded by loved ones. CYNTHIA was born in Madison, Wisconsin to Pauline Blair and Eli Lenoir on July 22, 1924. She was the oldest of 6 siblings and 1 step sibling. CYNTHIA moved to Freeport,...

Thomas E. Ryan

Thomas E. Ryan

Dec 7, 2017

Thomas E. Ryan, died on December 7th, 2017 after a brief illness at FHN Memorial Hospital. He was born on April 16th, 1916 in Freeport, IL and graduated from Freeport High School in 1934 and the Army Air Corps Officer Candidate School in 1941. He was a World War II Pilot with over 4500 flight hours as pilot in...

Laverne Karl Janicke

Laverne Karl Janicke

Dec 7, 2017

LaVerne Karl Janicke, 85, of Forreston, died Thursday, December 7, 2017 at Polo Rehabilitation & Health Care Center. LaVerne was born October 9, 1932 in Freeport, the son of John A. and Mabel M. (Rosenstiel) Janicke. He married Patricia Ann Moyer February 20, 1954 in Martintown, Wisconsin. Mrs. Janicke died February 13, 1984. LaVerne was a semi-truck driver for...

Lorayne D. Edwards

Lorayne D. Edwards

Dec 7, 2017

Lorayne D. Edwards, 95, of Freeport, died Thursday, December 7, 2017 in her home. Lorayne was born February 27, 1922 in Chicago, the daughter of John C. and Mary (Seamon) Kroll. She married Donald Edwards January 23, 1965 in LaGrange, Illinois. Lorayne worked in retail for Montgomery-Ward. She was a member of St. Thomas Aquinas Catholic Church. Lorayne enjoyed...

Marilyn J. Ludwig

Marilyn J. Ludwig

Dec 5, 2017

Marilyn J. Ludwig, 83, of Forreston, died Tuesday December 5, 2017 at Parkview Home in Freeport. She was born July 29, 1934 in Freeport, IL, the daughter of LeRoy and Susan (Ratmeyer) Folkerts. She married Herman J. Ludwig August 16, 1953 in Forreston, IL; he died July 22, 1989. Marilyn was a 1952 Forreston High School graduate, and attended...

Merle Diestelmeier Norman

Merle Diestelmeier Norman

Dec 4, 2017

Merle D. Norman, 92, departed this earthly life for his eternal reward on Monday, December 4, 2017 at FHN in Freeport, IL. Merle was born February 26, 1925 in Freeport to Broomsey and Nellie (Salter) Norman. In 1946, he met and married the love of his life, Earnestine (McGee) from Quitman, MS. To that union, three children were born:...

Richard "Dick" Hartman

Richard "Dick" Hartman

Dec 4, 2017

Richard "Dick" Hartman, 81, of Freeport, died Monday December 4, 2017 at Alexian Brothers Hospice Home in Elk Grove Village. Richard was born June 5, 1936 in Freeport, the son of George and Edna (Funk) Hartman. He married Marilyn Quittschreiber February 28, 1959 in Freeport. Marilyn died June 18, 2014. Richard attended Freeport Schools and DeVry Technical College. He...

Norma H. Durr

Norma H. Durr

Nov 30, 2017

Norma H. Durr, 90, of Freeport, passed away Thursday November 30, 2017 in her home surrounded by her loved ones. She was born to Merle and Bessie (Tegg) Sheppard on February 8, 1927 in Peoria, IL. She married Adolph (Bud) Durr September 3, 1966 in Peoria, IL; he passed away January 27, 1988. Norma worked for Block & Kuhl...

Henry Yeagle

Henry Yeagle

Nov 29, 2017

Henry Yeagle, 69, of Orangeville, died Wednesday, November 29, 2017 at Monroe Clinic Hospice Home surrounded by his loving family. He was born February 7, 1948, the son of Theron and Mabel Yeagle. Henry died of Stage IV prostate Cancer, related to his exposure in South Vietnam to Agent Orange Herbicide. Henry served his county in the Vietnam War...

Carolyn Armour

Carolyn Armour

Nov 28, 2017

Carolyn Armour, 83, of Forreston, died Tuesday November 28, 2017 in her home. Carolyn was born October 17, 1934 in Freeport, the daughter of George A. and Iva R. (Moring) Manus. She married Richard L. Armour, to this union they were blessed with five children. She then married Darrow W. Moats. Mr. Moats passed away in 2008. She was...

Earl R. Fane

Earl R. Fane

Nov 28, 2017

Earl R. Fane, 26, of Freeport, died November 28, 2017 at St. Louis University Hospital. Funeral services will be 2:00 P.M. Saturday December 9, 2017 at Faith For Miracle Deliverance and Worship Center. Visitation will be from 1:00 P.M. until the time of service.

David M. Mclennan

David M. Mclennan

Nov 27, 2017

David McLennan, 64, of Winslow, died Monday November 27, 2017 in his home. David was born June 24, 1953 in Chicago, Illinois, the son of Donald and Lila (Dahl) McLennan. He married Barbara J. Lief on August 20, 1993. David worked as a truck driver for 35 years. He was a Chicago Bear and Chicago Cub fan. He enjoyed...

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