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Violet Louise Borneman

Violet Louise Borneman

Jun 29, 2016

Violet Louise Borneman, age 92, died peacefully Wednesday June 29, 2016 in Pinecrest Manor, Mount Morris, Ill. after a short illness. Violet was born April 7, 1924 on the family farm near Adeline, Ill. She was the daughter of George and Louise (Hartje) Borneman. Violet was a graduate of Leaf River High School and spent her working career as...

Dr. Ray W. Polsean

Dr. Ray W. Polsean

Jun 26, 2016

Dr. Ray William "Doc" Polsean, 89, of Freeport, went to meet his Lord, and his beloved wife, Naomi, on Sunday, June 26, 2016. He was born June 15, 1927 in Dubuque, IA to Tilden and Ella Polsean. He graduated from Dubuque High School in 1945, and then served in the U.S. Navy aboard the USS Commencement Bay during WWII....

William "Bill" E. Spangler

William "Bill" E. Spangler

Jun 18, 2016

William E. "Bill". Spangler, 58, of Freeport, died Saturday June 18, 2016 in his home following an extended illness. Bill was born August 25, 1957 in Freeport, the son of James D. and Gertrude (Niederberger) Spangler. He was a 1975 graduate of Freeport High School, Bill then graduated from Eastern Illinois University, where he was a member of the...

Patricia A. Asche

Patricia A. Asche

Jun 13, 2016

Patricia A. Asche, 91, of Freeport, died Monday June 13, 2016 at FHN Memorial Hospital. Patricia was born February 13, 1925 in Freeport the daughter of Frank and Grace (Terry) Wilky. She married Willis C. Asche on April 1, 1945. Mr. Asche died May 18, 2003. As church was a very important part of her life she was a...

Lyle Wayne Hundertmark

Lyle Wayne Hundertmark

Jun 12, 2016

Lyle Wayne Hundertmark, 91, of German Valley, passed away Sunday, June 12, 2016 at the Stephenson Nursing Center. Lyle was born May 8, 1925 in Adeline, the son of Albert and Ethel (Schreiber) Hundertmark. Lyle graduated from Leaf River High School, and served two years in the Navy during World War II. He farmed for many years before retiring...

Barbara Ann Thiede

Barbara Ann Thiede

Jun 7, 2016

Barbara Ann Thiede, a resident of Waverly Place of Stockton, Stockton, IL died on Tuesday, June 7, 2016 at the Freeport HealthNetwork Hosptial. She was 59 years old. Barbara was born February 7, 1957 in Louisville, Kentucky to Water C. and Derry (Arnold) Thiede. At the age of 3, a tumor was discovered on her brain. Due to surgery...

Billy E. Engel

Billy E. Engel

Jun 5, 2016

Billy E. Engel, 80, of Freeport, died Sunday June 5, 2016 in his home. Billy was born October 27 1935 in Butternut, Wisconsin, the son of William and Mildred (Bushey) Engel. He married Sonja Engebretson on April 5, 1958. Mrs. Engel died October 6, 2012. Billy worked at Honeywell as a machinist. He was a member of Church of...

Ruth E. Johnson

Ruth E. Johnson

Jun 4, 2016

Ruth E. Johnson, 98, of Freeport, passed away Saturday June 4, 2016 at St. Clare Friedensheim in Monroe, Wisconsin. She was born February 27, 1918 in Ridott the daughter of Charles and Ida (Mapes) Schleich. She married Robert G. Johnson on November 30, 1939 in Freeport. Robert died on June 20, 1998. Ruth was a farm wife in the...

India Williams

India Williams

Jun 2, 2016

India Williams, 79, of Freeport died June 2, 2016 at F.H.N. Memorial Hospital. She was born July 27, 1936 in Forrest City, Arkansas the daughter of Green and Beatrice(Woodard) Jackson. Survivors include two sons; Danny and Calvin. Two daughters; Greennatta Jackson and Tonya (Eric) Williams-Price. Funeral services will be Saturday 11:00 A.M. at Mt. Carmel Missionary Baptist Church, Freeport....

Julie Marie Lehne

Julie Marie Lehne

Jun 2, 2016

Julie Marie Lehne, 55, of Freeport, died Thursday June 2, 2016 at UW Hospital in Madison, WI. She was born July 30, 1960 in Freeport, IL, the daughter of William and Sara (Mellom) Kloos. She married Steve Lehne May 8, 2010 in Lake Carroll, IL. Julie was a 1978 graduate of Freeport High School. She worked for R&S Builders...

Celia Genkinger Frankfother

Celia Genkinger Frankfother

Jun 1, 2016

Celia Genkinger Frankfother, 96, of Freeport, died Wednesday June 1, 2016 at Manor Court in Freeport. Celia was born August 6, 1919 in Fort Dodge, Iowa, the daughter of Clyde and Lena (Hasche) Smith. She married Robert Genkinger on October 23, 1937 in Sterling, IL. Mr. Genkinger passed away on March 23, 1972. She then married Burton Frankfother on...

Todd "Chumly" Norman Untersee

Todd "Chumly" Norman Untersee

May 31, 2016

Todd "Chumly" Norman Untersee, 50, of Freeport, passed away on the evening of May 31, 2016, after a three and a half year battle with cancer. He was being visited and comforted by his parents, brother and friends. Todd was born on July 25, 1965. He is the third child and first son of Norman and Barbara (Springer) Untersee....

Colleen A. Snyder

Colleen A. Snyder

May 29, 2016

Colleen A. Snyder, 78, of Freeport went to be with the Lord, surrounded by her family, Sunday, May 29, 2016. She was born October 10, 1937 in Freeport, Illinois the daughter of Isaac and Florence (Fluegel) Heitter. Colleen married Duane "Dewey" Snyder on September 14, 1958 in Freeport, Illinois. Mrs. Snyder was employed as a rural mail carrier for...

Allen J. "Buddy" Boyer

Allen J. "Buddy" Boyer

May 23, 2016

Allen J. "Buddy" Boyer, born February 20, 1932, of Freeport, IL, passed away May 23, 2016 at Luther Manor in Wauwatosa, WI, after a long battle with COPD and lung cancer. He is survived by: his brothers Milo, Clyde and Eugene; sister Janice; grand-daughters Jenny, Marsha and Holly; great-grandsons William and Clayton; and daughter-in-law Loretta. He is proceeded in...

Michael A. Runte

Michael A. Runte

May 21, 2016

Michael A. Runte, 50, of Freeport, died Thursday April 21, 2016 at FHN Memorial Hospital. He was born December 11, 1965 in Freeport, Il, the son of Gerald and Patricia (Libby) Runte. He married Terri Barker September 10, 1988. Michael was a farmer. He enjoyed mowing, fishing, the outdoors, and especially spending time with his family, friends, and dogs....

Grace E. Becker

Grace E. Becker

May 19, 2016

Grace E. Becker, 98, of Freeport, died Thursday May 19, 2016 in the Stephenson Nursing Center. She was born November 26, 1917 in Philip, South Dakota, the daughter of Garret and Jane (White) Sichterman. Grace married Allen Becker on July 1, 1946 in Rapid City, South Dakota. Mr. Becker passed away on August 4, 2001. Grace worked in sales...

Bertha M. Thompson

Bertha M. Thompson

May 19, 2016

Bertha M. Thompson, 99, of Freeport, died Thursday May 19, 2016 at the Stephenson Nursing Center. Bertha was born May 13, 1917 in Brookville, Illinois, the daughter of William and Agnes (Creitze) Kruse. She married Glen H. Thompson on May 5, 1938 in Clinton, Iowa. Mr. Thompson died April 25, 1989. Bertha worked at Burgess Battery for 30 years....

Craig A. Wilson

Craig A. Wilson

May 19, 2016

Craig A. Wilson, 61, of Freeport, passed away Thursday May 19, 2016 in his home. He was born on February 9, 1955 in Freeport, the son of Wilbur and Betty (Conner) Wilson. Craig worked for many years on the family farm with his father. He also enjoyed motorcycling, biking, and eating at various restaurants. He is survived by his...

Pauline Alice Krogull Lasley

Pauline Alice Krogull Lasley

May 17, 2016

Pauline Alice Krogull Lasley, 100, formerly of Freeport, Illinois died on May 17, 2016 in Boise, Idaho. Born October 20, 1915 in Freeport, Illinois to Frank Joseph Krogull and Alice Anna (Frueh) Krogull at their home on East Shawnee Street near 14th Avenue. Pauline was the oldest of five children and the only girl. Pauline married Harold Lasley of...

Thomas C. Fowley

Thomas C. Fowley

May 15, 2016

Thomas C. Fowley, 76, of Freeport, passed away Sunday May 15, 2016 at FHN Memorial Hospital. Thomas was born March 30, 1940 in Chicago, IL. He married Susan Schayer April 8, 1967. Thomas worked as a machine operator. He is survived by his wife Susan Fowley of Freeport; two nieces; two nephews; and two great-nieces. Thomas is preceded in...

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