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Helen E Fleischer

Helen E Fleischer

Jan 7, 2017

Helen E. Fleischer, 91, of Freeport died Saturday, January 7, 2017 at Manor Court in Liberty Village. Helen was born May 21, 1925 in Forreston, IL to Harry and Kathryn (Wiggens) Boelkes. On April 4, 1953 Helen married Kenneth P. Fleischer in Forreston. Kenneth died March 29, 2011. Throughout the years Helen was employed by Gronewold Sales and Services,...

Janice R. Nubbymyer

Janice R. Nubbymyer

Jan 6, 2017

Janice R. Nubbymyer, 64, of Wheeling and formerly of Freeport, died Friday, January 6, 2017 at Presence St. Joseph Center, Freeport. Janice was born January 20, 1952 in Freeport, the daughter of Alfred and Helen (Lubbers) Meyer. Janice married Robert L. Nubbymyer on October 6, 1990. Robert passed away on May 30, 2002. She was a member of Evangelical...

Phyllis Ann Mullarkey

Phyllis Ann Mullarkey

Jan 5, 2017

Freeport, Illinois: Mullarkey, Phyllis Ann (Baker) went to be with the Lord Thursday, January 5, 2017, in her home. Phyllis was born February 23, 1929, the daughter of Theodore R. and Dorothy E. (Cook) Baker in Indianapolis, Indiana. She married Robert J. Doll on February 7, 1948. He died September 22, 1966. On November 28, 1969 she married Donald...

Pauletta Lynn Bement

Pauletta Lynn Bement

Jan 1, 2017

Pauletta Lynn (Riggs) Bement, 56, of Freeport, IL, died Sunday January 1, 2017 at Rockford Memorial Hospital in Rockford, IL. She was born March 14, 1960 in Point Pleasant, WV, the daughter of Paul and Beryl (Sayre) Riggs. She married Terry Bement July 17, 2000 in Belvidere, IL. Pauletta worked for Northwoods Care Center in Belvidere, IL. She was...

Harold J. Smith

Harold J. Smith

Jan 1, 2017

Harold J. Smith, 92, of Byron, died Sunday January 1, 2017 at Swedish American Hospital in Rockford. He was born December 24, 1924 in Freeport, IL, the son of Fred and Netty (Rollwagon) Smith. He married Colette Kreder June 16, 1955 in Forreston, IL; she died September 14, 2011. Harold was a WWII Navy Veteran serving in the South...

Steven Geiser

Steven Geiser

Dec 28, 2016

Steven Geiser, 60, of Freeport passed away December 28, 2016 at U.W. Hospital in Madison. He was born September 26, 1956 the son of Rodney and Carolyn (Heitter) Geiser. Steven is survived by his daughter and other family members. A memorial service will be held 10:30 A.M. Friday January 27, 2017 at the Chapel of Peace in Chapel Hill...

Kenneth E. Deboer, Sr.

Kenneth E. Deboer, Sr.

Dec 21, 2016

Kenneth E. DeBoer, Sr., 78, of Freeport, died Wednesday December 21, 2016 at Presence St. Joseph Center. He was born May 30, 1938 in Freeport, IL, the son of John and Marjorie (Schanney) DeBoer. Kenneth worked for the City of Freeport for over 30 years in the forestry department, retiring at the age of 55. He enjoyed boating, fishing,...

Gladys E. Koertner

Gladys E. Koertner

Dec 19, 2016

Gladys E. Koertner, 95, of Freeport, died Monday, December 19, 2016 at the Stephenson Nursing Center. Gladys was born September 4, 1921 in Pearl City, the daughter of Tom and Flossie (Buss) Smith. She married Deane B. Koertner on September 9, 1945. Mr. Koertner passed away January 13, 2005. Gladys was a member of Faith United Methodist Church and...

Donna L. Untersee

Donna L. Untersee

Dec 17, 2016

Donna L. Untersee, 87, of Cedarville, passed away, Saturday December 17, 2016 at the Stephenson Nursing Center. Donna was born October 1, 1929 in Afolkey, the daughter of Donald and Ruth (Rote) Reed. Donna was a 1947 graduate of Freeport High School. She married John E. "Hans" Untersee on August 6, 1949 in Freeport. Mr. Untersee passed away April...

Rebecca "Becky" Buttel

Rebecca "Becky" Buttel

Dec 16, 2016

Rebecca "Becky" A. Buttel, 75, of Winnebago, passed away Friday December 16, 2016 in her home. Becky was born August 5, 1941 in Darlington, WI the daughter of Robert C. and Edrye (Smull) Franz. Becky married Donald G. Buttel February 2, 1963 in Darlington, WI. She was a nurse for many years for Dr. Lownick, Freeport School District 145...

Michael W. Kornfeind

Michael W. Kornfeind

Dec 14, 2016

Michael William Kornfeind, 58, of Freeport, passed away on December 14, 2016 at home after a sudden battle with cancer, surrounded by loved ones. He was born on November 13, 1958 to John and Helen (Pospischil) Kornfeind, as the second youngest of five boys. He attended Freeport Catholic Schools and Highland Community College. He worked for UPS delivering packages...

Michael Allen Stocker

Michael Allen Stocker

Dec 12, 2016

Michael Allen Stocker, 61, of German Valley, died Monday, December 12, 2016 at FHN Memorial Hospital. Michael was born September 30, 1955 in Freeport the son of Cleo and Dorla (Fullerton) Stocker. He married Cynthia Richardson on July 9, 1994 in Oregon, Illinois. He worked for over 30 years as a diesel mechanic at CIT- Rockford Truck Sales. Michael...

Dick Allen Leerhoff

Dick Allen Leerhoff

Dec 12, 2016

Dick Leerhoff, 71, of St. Paul, Minnesota, passed away on December 12, 2016 in his home after a courageous battle with cancer. Dick was born May 13, 1945, the son of William "Bill" and Grace Leerhoff. He spent his childhood on a farm outside German Valley. Dick graduated with a degree in English from Dordt College in Sioux Center,...

Dr. Robert L. Rockey

Dr. Robert L. Rockey

Dec 11, 2016

Dr. Robert L. Rockey, 81, a retired Freeport physician, died Sunday morning, December 11, 2016 in his home. Bob was born August 10, 1935 in Freeport, IL, the son of Victor and Marie (Appenzeller) Rockey. Linda Asche and Bob were married on September 16, 1978. Bob was a 1953 graduate of Freeport High School, attended the University of Illinois...

Lorna G. Smith

Lorna G. Smith

Dec 11, 2016

Lorna G. Smith, 86, of Freeport, died Sunday, December 11, 2016 in her home. Lorna was born July 29, 1930 in Chicago, Illinois, the daughter of Edward and Helen (Littwinski) Luebbing. Lorna married Lloyd G. Smith on January 8, 1949 in Freeport. She was a 1948 graduate of Freeport High School. Lorna attended University of Illinois and finished her...

Helen G. Marshall

Helen G. Marshall

Dec 8, 2016

Helen G. Marshall, 86, of Freeport, died Thursday December 8, 2016 at FHN Memorial Hospital. Helen was born June 17, 1930, the daughter of Howard and Lula (Stevens) Givens. She married Rev. Dr. Timothy Marshall, June 17, 1957 in Lebanon, Missouri. Rev. Dr. Marshall passed away April 15, 1997. Helen worked at St. Joseph Provena for over 20 years...

Beryl I. Janssen

Beryl I. Janssen

Nov 30, 2016

Beryl I. Janssen, 101, of Freeport, died Wednesday November 30, 2016 at FHN Memorial Hospital. She was born December 24, 1914 in Stephenson County, IL, the daughter of William and Della (Walters) Griffin. She married Orville Tempel; he died in 1946. She married John Janssen May 27, 1956 in Highland Park, IL; he died November 27, 1979. Beryl worked...

Timothy James Vorwald

Timothy James Vorwald

Nov 29, 2016

Timothy James Vorwald, 22, of Freeport, went home to be with his heavenly Father on November 29, 2016. Timmy was born on December 27, 1993 in Freeport, to Lori Vorwald. He graduated eighth grade from Tri-County Christian School and proceeded to graduate from Freeport High School. He attended Park Hills Evangelical Free Church. Timmy loved spending time with his...

Mark B. Mcleroy

Mark B. Mcleroy

Nov 28, 2016

Mark B. McLeRoy, 90, of Freeport, died Monday, November 28, 2016, at Freeport Memorial Hospital after a brief illness. He was born September 10, 1926, in Freeport to Mark and Harriet (Clarke) McLeRoy. He married Shirley Pohl on April 30, 1954, in Freeport. Mark was a member of Park Hills Evangelical Free Church of Freeport. Mark's working career included...

Muriel J. Peterson

Muriel J. Peterson

Nov 27, 2016

Muriel J. Peterson of Loveland, Colorado, fortified by the sacraments of the Catholic Church she loved, died on November 27th, 2016, in Greeley, Colorado, after a long and difficult illness. She was born on May 24th, 1932, in Fargo, North Dakota, the daughter of Michael Joseph and Catherine Clare (nee: Coleman) Drury. Muriel graduated from Moorhead High School, Moorhead,...

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