Obituaries

Jan 30, 2025

Ronald William Zumdahl, 90, of Forreston, Illinois, passed away peacefully on January 30, 2025. Born on August 5, 1934, to Benjamin and Hazel (Gasmund) Zumdahl, on the family farm where he grew up and raised his family.

On November 28, 1957, Ronald married Cynthia (Phillips) Zumdahl, beginning a marriage that would span over 67 years. Together, they raised three children, Michele...

Jan 30, 2025

Debra Garrow Purdue, beloved wife, mother, sister, grandmother, and friend, passed away peacefully surrounded by family on January 30, 2025, at the age of 71. Her family is confident that she has found the sunniest spot in heaven, reconnected with loved ones and has asked about how she can help keep the place full of flowers. 

Deb was born and grew...

Jan 30, 2025

It is with deep love and gratitude that we announce our beloved parents, Jack Criddle, age 101, who passed on June 13th, 2021 & Marge Criddle who joined their eternal rest on January 30th, 2025 at age 104. Together, they lived remarkable lives and shared a bond that exemplified devotion, love and resilience. Though 3 years apart in their passing,...

Jan 29, 2025

Ruth Ann Pales Mulnix, of Freeport, passed away, Wednesday, January 29, 2025, in Freeport, IL. at age 77. Ruth was born Sept 3rd, 1947, in Chickasha, OK, Grady Co., the daughter of James Leonard and Patricia Corinne (Jones) Pales. Ruth Ann married Russell James Mulnix on September 18, 1973, in Salt Lake City, Utah. She worked as a self-employed computer...

Jan 29, 2025

Jane Lethlean Obituary

My name is Jane Lethlean. I was born on Dec. 10, 1958, to a wonderful mother, Doris Meier Lethlean Quakenbush, and to a father, Robert Lyle Lethlean in Freeport. Later in life, my step-father Howard Quakenbush came into my life and stepped into the role of father. My older brothers Curt, Steve, and Bob Lethlean welcomed me home...

Jan 28, 2025

Josefina Acupan Frial, 80, of Freeport, IL passed away January 28, 2025 at Monroe Hospital, Monroe, WI. She was born August 17, 1944 in Leyte, Philippines, the daughter of Cesario and Loreto (Simon) Acupan. She migrated here in the U.S. with her late husband November 17, 1989. Prior to immigrating to the U.S. Josefina worked at Scott Paper Mill in...

Jan 27, 2025

Joyce Ann (Featherston) Nelson, 77, of Freeport, passed away, Monday, January 27, 2025, at St. Joseph Provena Living Center. Joyce was born December 12, 1947, in Cedar Rapids, Iowa, the daughter of Charles and Joyce (Gibbons) Featherston. Joyce married Richard Nelson in Rockford, in 1968.

Joyce tutored at Empire Elementary School, even after her great nieces and nephews graduated. She also...

Jan 26, 2025

L. Robert "Bob" Lapp, age 91, passed away Sunday January 26, 2025 at Parkview Home in Freeport, Il. Robert was born in Lancaster Township on June 10, 1933 to Rolla and Geneva (Bokemeier) Lapp. He graduated from Dakota High School in 1951 and then began farming.

Robert married Joyce Klaas on October 28, 1956 at Salem Church in Eleroy, IL. They...

Jan 23, 2025

The Life of Boston Newton Jr. 

Boston Newton Jr. went to his eternal home on Thursday, January 23, 2025, surrounded by love. He was born on September 14,1935, in Webb, Mississippi, to Boston Newton Sr. and Eola Jackson.

From the young age of 8 years old, Boston’s life was defined by hard work and dedication. His formal education was interrupted early as...

Jan 23, 2025

JUSTIN BRADLEY RICH  

August 30, 1977 – January 23, 2025 

It is with great sadness that the family of Justin Rich announces his passing on January 23, 2025. He was born in Freeport, Illinois on August 30, 1977. He was a 1995 graduate of Forreston High School and received his Journeyman’s Certificate for Carpentry in 2002. He was currently employed by...

Jan 20, 2025

John Jay Fransen (68) of Freeport IL, passed away Monday January 20th, 2025.

John was born July 5, 1956 in Freeport, IL. He is the youngest son of Betty Jane Stroup (Alich) and James John Fransen. John was said to be a reserved man of tradition. He was a diehard Green Bay Packers fan. His favorite pastimes were fishing, pheasant hunting,...

Jan 20, 2025

Beverly Ann Sorn, 84, of Janesville, WI, passed away Monday January 20, 2025 at Our House Senior Living Center surrounded by her children. She was born December 2, 1940 in South Wayne, WI, the daughter of Lawrence and Blanche (Vickers) Martin.

Beverly worked as a bartender, a seamstress for Berg Industries and also was a driver for Septran. Her warm smile...

Jan 15, 2025

Jack Lavern Yoder, 70, passed away at home on January 15, 2025 with his loving daughter, Cari by his side, who took care of them during his last weeks. He was born June 7, 1954 to the late Wayne Yoder and Gloria Raetz. He attended Freeport High School and he retired from Danfoss after 40 years as an engineer.

Jack enjoyed...

Jan 14, 2025

Anna Mae (Fearey) Chamberlin, 97, of Freeport, IL, passed away peacefully on January 14, 2025 after a short illness. Anna was born on March 7, 1927 in Bartonville, IL to Harry and Nellie (Keshner) Fearey.

Anna spent her early years in Pekin, IL with her family: father Harry, mother Nellie, sisters MaryJane and Beverly, and...

Jan 9, 2025

Keith Eugene Evans, 82, of Freeport, IL passed away Thursday January 9, 2025 at Manor Court of Liberty Village in Freeport. He was born September 19, 1942 in Freeport, IL, the son of Harry and Helen (Stanley) Evans. He graduated from Stockton High School in 1960. Keith served in the United State Air Force from 1960-1964. Keith was looking...

Jan 8, 2025

Nancy E. (Jensen) Seiner

January 8, 2025 – Freeport, IL

Nancy E. Seiner, 90, of Freeport, Illinois, passed away on January 8, 2025, at Freeport Memorial Hospital. She was born to Clyde and Ferol (Phillips) Jensen. Nancy was a 1954 graduate of Dakota High School. On May 26, 1956, she married Stanley Seiner,...

Jan 5, 2025

Charles V.F. Janicke, 82 years old, of Freeport, Illinois, passed away Sunday January 5, 2025 at Stephenson Nursing Center in Freeport, IL. He was born to Joseph and Bessie (Renner) Janicke on August 15, 1942 in Oneco, Illinois. Charles graduated from Orangeville High School with the class of 1960. He served his country for five and half years in...

Dec 30, 2024

Beverly June Hayunga, 78, formerly of Forreston and Freeport, passed away, Monday December 30, 2024, at Cedar Crest, Janesville, Wisconsin. Beverly was born June 7, 1946, in Freeport, Illinois, the daughter of Henry and Gertrude (Ruter) Bornemeier. She married Virgil Hayunga on June 10, 1964, in Forreston. Mr. Hayunga passed away July 5, 2023. She worked for Crum and...

Dec 28, 2024

Avril Alice May (Martin) Witt

Our beloved grandma, great-grandma and great-great grandma passed away Saturday, December 28th. She was born on April 1, 1928 to Horace Wackling & Alice Kathleen-Kay (Curtis) Martin in Exeter, Devon England. She was the third of seven children. In 1944 she met a young US Navy sailor, William Henry Witt,...

Dec 28, 2024

With heavy hearts, we announce the passing of Dean Robert Augsburger, a devoted husband and loving father. Dean passed away at home with family by his side on Saturday, December 28 at age 67. He was born in Freeport, IL to Shirley and Robert Augsburger, attended Orangeville High School and Highland Community College, and served in the U.S. Marine...