Marvin L. Ludwig
Mar 20, 2017
Marvin L. Ludwig, 86, of Forreston, died Monday March 20, 2017 at Polo Rehabilitation and Health Care Center. He was born March 19, 1931 in Forreston, IL, the son of Jacob and Wilhelmina "Minnie" (Harrenstein) Ludwig. Marvin was a member of Forreston Reformed Church. He enjoyed antique farm equipment, airplanes, steam engines, and NASCAR. Marvin is survived by two...
Robert A. Koppes
Mar 18, 2017
Robert A. Koppes, 91, of Freeport, died Saturday March 18, 2017 at Parkview Home. He was born June 15, 1925 in Dubuque County, IA, the son of Eldred and Beryl (Boner) Koppes. He was a graduate of the University of Iowa. He worked as an aeronautical engineer. Robert is survived by his brother Charles L. Koppes of Auburn, WA;...
Dr. Kenneth Lincoln Turner
Mar 17, 2017
Dr. Kenneth Lincoln Turner, 92, of Overland Park, KS, went to be with the Lord and his beloved wife Fay on March 17, 2017. Ken was born on Feb. 12, 1925, in Cornell, IL to Irwin and Lola Turner. Ken graduated from Cornell High School in 1944 where he gained confidence from his achievements in academics, drama, and sports....
Edna E Viel
Mar 17, 2017
Edna E. Viel, 95, of Freeport passed away Friday March 17, 2017 at Pearl Pavilion. She was born December 10, 1921 in Orangeville IL to Ammon and Sarah (Stamm) Moyer. Edna Paul Welt. She later married George Viel on August 31, 1974. George died January 11, 1976. Mrs. Viel worked at the Newell Company for 25 years. She was...
Isabelle Silvia Mathiot
Mar 16, 2017
Isabelle Silvia (Cary) was born December 28, 1922 at Global Hospital in Freeport, IL, the daughter of Wilbur and Elizabeth Cary. She went through eight grades at Ridott School; graduated from Leaf River High School in 1940; and later graduated from Freeport School of Beauty. She liked roller skating and ice skating, bike riding, 4H sewing, embroidering, playing dominos,...
Donna May Dahm Sabin Kortemeier
Mar 15, 2017
Donna May Dahm Sabin Kortemeier, 91, of Freeport, died Wednesday March 15, 2017 at FHN Hospital. Donna was born February 5, 1926 in Freeport, the daughter of Alvin and Elizabeth (Brew) Dahm. She was married to Robert P. Sabin who preceded her in death in 1975. Donna then married Stanley Kortemeier who died in 1992. She attended Freeport Mennonite...
Charlotte E. Bourne
Mar 15, 2017
Charlotte E. Bourne, 94, Of Freeport passed away March 15, 2017 at Pearl Pavilion in Freeport. She was born October 23, 1922 in Mt. Carroll, IL the daughter of Jospeh and Lillian (Delp) Patton. Charlotte was married to the late Donald Bourne. She was employed by Sears-Roebuck. Charlotte is survived by her sister Norma Rosen of Sun City, AZ;...
Mary "Betty" E. Holmes
Mar 15, 2017
Mary "Betty" E. Holmes, 87, of Freeport, died Wednesday March 15, 2017 at the New Glarus Home, New Glarus, Wisconsin. Betty was born June 26, 1929 in Morocco, Indiana, the daughter of Wilbur and Wilma (Conn) Deardurff. She married Joe D. Holmes on June 2, 1956 in Morocco, Indiana. Mr. Holmes passed away March 23, 1997. She worked for...
Malaysia Kolette Wade
Mar 14, 2017
Malaysia Kolette Wade of Davenport, IA departed this Earthly Life on March 14, 2017 at University of Iowa Stead Family Children's Hospital in Iowa City, IA, surrounded by her family. Malaysia was born to Carl Horde and Rolshanda Wade at Swedish American Hospital in Rockford, IL on December 28, 2016. Malaysia was a bundle of joy for the short...
Verla June Briggs
Mar 11, 2017
Verla June Briggs, 89, of Freeport, died Saturday March 11, 2017 at Manor Court. Verla was born August 3, 1927 in Creston, Iowa, the daughter of Roy and Jessie (Hatten) Miller. She married Burdette "Burt" Briggs on May 10, 1947. She was a member of Faith United Methodist Church where she was in the church choir and also taught...
Gail Mary Grabins
Mar 10, 2017
Gail Mary Grabins, 68, of Adeline, passed away after a courageous battle with cancer on Friday March 10, 2017 at Serenity Hospice and Home, Oregon. Gail was born August 27, 1948 in Montague, MA. the daughter of Robert W. and Ann A. (Stangvila) Bergquist. She married Garry Grabins on April 25, 1970 in Orange, MA. Gail was a teacher...
Eldora M. Sanders
Mar 6, 2017
Eldora M. Sanders, 93, of Freeport, died Monday March 6, 2017 at Parkview Home. Eldora was born October 3, 1923 to Frank and Elizabeth (Buske) Scheider on their family farm near Lena, Illinois. On November 7, 1942 she married John Sanders in the parsonage of St. John's Lutheran Church in Lena. Mr. Sanders passed away August 27, 2001. Eldora...
Curtis L. Diemer
Feb 27, 2017
Curtis L. Diemer, 90, of Freeport, died Monday February 27, 2017 in his home. Curtis was born March 28, 1926 in Dakota, Illinois, the son of Vernon and Mary (Christensen) Diemer. He served during the Korean War for the U.S. Army. Curtis married Sharon Patterson on April 11, 1953, in Dubuque, Iowa. He farmed the Orangeville area until 1985;...
Merle Leroy Mellen
Feb 25, 2017
Merle Leroy Mellen, 79, of Freeport, passed away peacefully on Saturday, Feb. 25, 2017 at his son's home in Haskins, Ohio. He was born Oct. 16, 1937 in Freeport to Arnold and Frances (Phillips) Mellen. He married Sandra Jean Munz on March 18, 1961. He served as a military policeman in the U.S. Army from 1961-1963, while stationed in...
Tyrone Taylor
Feb 21, 2017
Tyrone Taylor, 75, of Freeport passed away February 21, 2017 in his home. Tyrone was born July 23, 1941 to Booker and Francis (Jones) Taylor. He served in the Air Force. Tyrone worked as a landscaper in Louisiana and California. He is survived by his four brothers; Renard Taylor, Gregory Taylor, Andre Taylor and Desmond Taylor; and three sisters...
Clarence Laverne Sneek
Feb 20, 2017
Clarence LaVerne Sneek, 82, passed away Monday morning, February 20, 2017 surrounded by his family. He was born November 14, 1934 in Forreston, the son of Evert and Nellie (Wubbena) Sneek. Clarence graduated from Forreston High School in 1952. He served in the Army from 1954 to 1956, stationed in Munich, Germany. He married the love of his life...
Karl G. Klipping
Feb 15, 2017
Karl G. Klipping, 64, passed away February 15, 2017 in his home after a brief battle with cancer. He was born March 23, 1952 to Robert and Margery Klipping. After graduating from Forreston High School as an Illinois State Scholar, he completed an Associate of Science degree at Highland Community College in Freeport. He married Christine Malott at Forreston...
Deshonne Russell
Feb 15, 2017
Deshonne Williams-Russell went to her eternal home on Wednesday, February 15. 2017 at the University of Madison Hospital in Wisconsin. She was born on July 12, 1965 in Freeport IL to John Campbell and Dorothy (Williams) Fair. She graduated from Freeport High School in 1983. She was employed by Edie's, Community Action, and Honeywell for 20 years. She was...
Sally Mae Fager
Feb 13, 2017
Sally Mae Fager, 75, of Forreston, died Monday, February 13, 2017 at FHN Memorial Hospital, Freeport. Sally was born on February 5, 1942 in Forreston, the daughter of Henry and Gertrude (Ruter) Bornemeier. She married Derald DeVries and then married Allen Fager on July 18, 1986. Mr. Fager passed away on May 22, 2011. Sally taught aerobics at Freeport...
Carlotta & Patrick Davis
Feb 13, 2017
Patrick 'Pat' (Fro-dog) and Carlotta 'Lotti' entered their final resting place together in Freeport, IL on February 13th, 2017. Carlotta A. Davis, 59, was born July 6, 1957 in Rockford, IL, the daughter of Carlisle and Anne (Gremba) Ganz. Carlotta was a graduate of Freeport High School and continued her education through work. She worked for Economy Fire &...
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