Shirley Euells
May 12, 2016
Shirley Euells, 81, departed this life on Thursday May 12, 2016 in Rockford, IL at Saint Anthony Hospital, with her family by her side. She was born February 4, 1935 in Yazoo, MS, to the union of Lilbert and Mary Hollins. On January 6, 1956 Robert and Shirley joined hand in marriage, and to this union was born: one...
Lois Ella Meinders
May 11, 2016
Lois Ella Meinders, 93, of Freeport, died Wednesday, May 11, 2016 in her home. Lois was born on August 29, 1922 in Cedarville, the daughter of Oliver and Addie (Moses) Hutmacher. Lois married Arthur Meinders on June 2, 1946 in Cedarville. Arthur died on October 18, 1982. She worked for Kraft Foods before retiring from Furst-McNess where she worked...
Margaret E. Anderson
May 11, 2016
Margaret E. Anderson 87, former Freeport resident, died Wednesday May 11, 2016 at Pleasant View Nursing Home in Monroe, Wisconsin. Margaret was born on August 24, 1928 in Athens, Georgia. She grew up in Athens, Georgia attending rural schools through 8th grade. Margaret married Russell R. Anderson on August 30, 1958 in Athens, Georgia. Mr. Anderson passed away on...
Dorothy Annette Henry
May 10, 2016
Dorothy Annette Henry, 98, of Forreston, died Tuesday May 10, 2016 in her home. She was born March 8, 1918 in Forreston, IL, the daughter of Cornelius and Anna Van Lesson. She married Floyd Henry; he died in 1966. Dorothy worked at the Polo Veterinary Clinic. She was a member of The Eastern Star. She was an active bridge...
Mark E. Moring
May 9, 2016
Mark E. Moring, 61, of Freeport, formerly of Forreston, passed away peacefully in his sleep on May 9, 2016 after an extended illness. He was born in Freeport, IL on February 21, 1955, the son of Verlyn and Ilene (Asche) Moring. Mark graduated from Forreston High School in 1974. He was an avid Green Bay Packer fan and enjoyed...
Marian L. Ratmeyer
May 6, 2016
Marian L. Ratmeyer, 81, of Forreston, died Friday May 6, 2016 at OSF St. Anthony Health Care System in Rockford. She was born February 27, 1935 in Ogle County, IL, the daughter of Albert and Esther (Duitsman) Greenfield. She married Bobby Ratmeyer June 5, 1954 in Forreston, IL; he died September 3, 2013. Marian worked in the Ogle County...
Maicey Jean Reid
May 3, 2016
Maicey Jean Reid, passed away at birth on Tuesday May 3, 2016 at F.H.N. Memorial Hospital. Maicey was the daughter of Gage Reid and Cassidy Curran. Surviving are her parents, Gage Reid and Cassidy Curran of Freeport; grandparents, Jennifer Cassidy and Terry Sabin of Freeport, Eric and Candy Curran of Shannon, and Billie Jo Moore of Freeport; great-grandparents, Kathy...
Charles S. Lamm
May 2, 2016
Charles S. Lamm, 74, of Freeport, died Monday May 2, 2016 at Stephenson Nursing Center in Freeport. He was born March 24, 1942 in Freeport, IL, the son of Oscar and Genevieve (McCord) Lamm Sr. He married Regina Eberle September 16, 1972 in Freeport, IL. Charles worked at Civil Construction for thirty years. He was a U.S. Army Veteran...
Marguerite M. Cregan
May 1, 2016
Marguerite M. Cregan passed away at her home at Liberty Village on May 1, 2016 at the age of 101. She was born August 8, 1914 in Monticello, WI, the daughter of Ed "E.R." and Chloe (Bentley) Stauffacher. She moved to Harlem Center, Freeport in 1915, where she attended Lincoln School and graduated from Freeport High with the class...
Patricia Grace Howe
Apr 30, 2016
Patricia Grace Howe, 95, of Lincoln, Nebraska passed away April 30, 2016. She left this world to be in heaven with her beloved husband of 60 years, Max. Patricia was born July 10, 1920 in Freeport, the daughter of Roy and Orelda (Reeder) Lyon. Pat worked for Micro Switch during World War II, several years after the war Max...
Desmond Lee Fane
Apr 28, 2016
Desmond "Desi" Lee Fane departed this life on April 28, 2016. he was born August 27, 1985 to Edward Pye and Sheila Fane. Desi attended school in Freeport, IL. After he earned hi GED he continued his education and received a certificate in custodian. In his past time Desi loved to listen to music and draw. Desi realized there...
Effie M. Mcgee
Apr 21, 2016
Effie M. (Mercer) McGee, age 87, entered into the presence of her Lord and Savior on Thursday, April 21, 2016 at Advocate BroMenn Hospital, Normal, Illinois. Effie was born in Uvalda, GA on Sept 22, 1928, the daughter of Alex Mercer and Lucinda Yarbrough (Formerly Lucinda Mercer). Effie accepted Jesus Christ as her savior at an early age and...
Donald L. Moore
Apr 18, 2016
Donald L. Moore 74, of Anderson, SC died Monday April 18, 2016 at AnMed Hospital surrounded by his loving family, caring nurses, and expert doctors. Don was born September 25, 1941 in Freeport, IL to Gerald D. and Helen Rinehart Moore. He and Edna H. Petersen were married April 29, 1973 in Wittenberg, WI. Don attended the University of...
Sheila Marie Suggs
Apr 15, 2016
Sheila Marie Suggs, 61, departed this life on Friday, April 15th, 2016. She was born on August 1, 1954 in Freeport to Aaron Wesley and Gracie (Pruitt) Suggs. Sheila was spelling champion in Taylor Park Elementary School and a member of YWCA club. In High School, she was a member of the Freeport High School Tri II Choir and...
Kenneth W. Perry
Apr 14, 2016
Kenneth W. Perry, 89, passed away Thursday, April 14, 2016 at Manor Court of Freeport. Ken was born on April 7, 1927 in Chicago, IL. the son of Kenneth J. and Aletha (Siegmeier) Perry. Ken grew up in Kewanee, IL. He served in the US Army and was stationed in Germany during World War II from 1945-1947. Ken proudly...
Michael D. Pontius
Apr 12, 2016
Michael "Ponch" David Pontius, 58, of Freeport, passed away surrounded by his family, Monday, April 12, 2016 at Freeport Memorial Hospital. He was born September 4, 1957, in Freeport, IL, son of John and Mary Ann (Pfeiffer) Pontius. He married Dawn Elizabeth Westaby on July 5, 1986, at First Lutheran Church in Freeport, the hottest day of the year...
Grace Marie Gaar
Apr 11, 2016
Grace Marie Gaar, age 94, of Lakewood, California, died Monday, April 11, 2016, at Stanton, California. The daughter of Mary and George Horton, she was born on March 16, 1922, in Durand, Illinois. She graduated from Freeport High School and was employed at Micro Switch Corporation and Steinman Brothers Store, in Freeport, Illinois and later at Kaiser Permanente as...
Anthony "Tony" J. Barcellona
Apr 10, 2016
Anthony "Tony" J. Barcellona, 97, of Freeport, died Sunday, April 10, 2016 at Mercy Hospital in Janesville, Wisconsin. Tony was born on September 27, 1918 in Freeport, the son of Frank and Rose Barcellona. He married Eva L. Goldy on June 4, 1941 in Freeport. Eva died on July 28, 1996. Tony worked as a meat cutter for 40...
Richard A. Gustafson
Apr 5, 2016
Richard A. Gustafson, 68, of Forreston, died Tuesday April 5, 2016 in his home. He was born June 21, 1947 in Rockford, IL, the son of Virgil and Gloria (Stewart) Gustafson. He married Barbara Kinney November 17, 1972 in Freeport, IL. Richard was a U.S. Army Veteran serving two tours in Vietnam. He worked as a farmer, school bus...
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