Dale J. Koester
Sep 12, 2026
It is with deep love and sadness that we announce the passing of Dale J. Koester, age 90, on Saturday, September 12, 2026 in Freeport, IL.
Dale was born on June 29, 1936 in Freeport, IL to John and Leona (Schrader) Koester. He married Kathleen (Kay) A. Koester on October 2, 1971.
He worked as a Machine Tool and Die Maker, including...
Kade R. Knoup
Sep 10, 2026
Kade Robert Knoup
June 12, 2001 - September 10, 2026
Kade Robert Knoup, 25, of Pearl City, Illinois, passed away on September 10, 2026.
Kade was born June 12, 2001, at Freeport Memorial Hospital to Rob and Chris Knoup. He grew up in Pearl City and graduated from Pearl City High School in 2019.
Kade was quiet and shy by nature, but those who...
Tyrus Evan Loring
Sep 9, 2026
Tyrus Evan Loring
It is with broken hearts that we announce the unexpected passing of our beloved son, Tyrus Evan Loring.
Tyrus was born on June 3, 2002, in Freeport, Illinois. He attended Dakota High School in Dakota, Illinois, graduating with the Class of 2020.
Tyrus was my firstborn, and from the moment he entered this world, he changed mine forever.
For those who...
Judith A. Bryan
Sep 9, 2026
Judith A. Bryan, 85 of Freeport passed away peacefully with family at her side.
She was born August 22, 1941 in Freeport to Warren and Maude (Gardner) Woker. Judy’s schooling took place in Pearl City from the first through the 12th grade. After school she worked at Economy Fire and Casualty for 37 years. She married Vern Bryan in November of...
Tyson C. Clark
Sep 7, 2026
Tyson Clark, age 22, passed away on September 7, 2026. Tyson was born on November 18, 2003, in Monroe, Wisconsin, to Jen Sechrest and Dennis Bunker.
Tyson was a hardworking, driven young man who took great pride in owning and operating his own trucking business. He worked hard and spent many days behind the wheel of his dump truck, taking on...
Harvey D. Suess
Sep 7, 2026
Harvey D. Suess, age 82 of Rock City, IL passed away at home on Monday, September 7, 2026, surrounded by his family. Born August 23, 1944 in Freeport, IL to Harold and Rosa (Saaijenga) Suess. He graduated from Dakota High School in 1962 and on October 9,1965 married Joann Nott, his high school sweetheart and cute redhead who lived just...
Linda L. Rielly
Sep 1, 2026
Linda Lee Rielly age 84 of Freeport Il passed away on Tuesday, Sept 1 2026 at Parkview Home of Freeport Il after an extended Hospice stay.
Linda was born in Hazel Green WI on Jan 4, 1942, the daughter of the late Joseph and Lela(Hall) Zubler. She was raised in Benton WI. She was a graduate of Benton High School.
Linda married...
Irene Rutter
Aug 31, 2026
Irene Rutter, 96 of Cedarville passed away peacefully on August 31, 2026. Cremation Rites have been accorded and there will be no services at Irene's request.
Betty D. Becke
Aug 21, 2026
Betty Dawn Becke, age 93 of Freeport, IL, passed away on Friday, August 21, 2026 at Liberty Village of Freeport. She was born in Mount Carroll, Illinois on September 27, 1932, the daughter of the late Charles and Edith (Bere) Vincent.
She was a graduate of Freeport High School. Betty married Robert Becke, Sr. on August 28, 1955 at Immanuel Lutheran...
Gregory "Buster" F. Clementz
Aug 20, 2026
Gregory F. Clementz (Buster) age 77, of Oswego Illinois passed away peacefully on August 20, 2026 at his farm in Warren IL.
Born April 11, 1949, in Aurora, Illinois. Buster was in the graduating class of 1967 at Marmion Military Academy. Buster started his Army career in 1967-1973 with active duty in Viet Nam for 26 months in 1968-1970.
Buster was an...
Patricia "Patty" Robinson
Aug 18, 2026
Patricia (Patty) Robinson, 69, of Shannon, Illinois, passed away peacefully on August 18, 2026 at Serenity Hospice Home in Oregon, Illinois and was welcomed into the loving arms of God. She was born March 7, 1957 in Freeport, Illinois to Edgar Paul and Dorothy Grace (Shibley) Myers. She married Lyle Robinson on January 5, 1979. He passed away on January...
Donna F. Quick
Aug 17, 2026
Donna F. Quick of Savanna/Dakota IL. passed away peacefully with family by her side on August 17, 2026. From a short but courageous battle with lung cancer. She was born in Hazel Green WI on July 21,1947 to Edward and Charlotte Paul of New Diggings WI.
She was preceded in death by her parents along 4 siblings Darlene, Dwayne, Dale &...
Jean M. Thornlund
Aug 14, 2026
Jean M Thornlund, age 93, of Freeport, Illinois passed away peacefully on Friday, August 14, 2026 at Allure of Mt Carroll nursing home.
She was born July 28, 1933 to Conrad and Louise (Hodgson) Winter in Schapville, Illinois.
She was married to Floyd Baker of Freeport for 20 years. She was later married to Stuart Thornlund until his death in 2015. She...
Robert F. Becker
Aug 14, 2026
Robert F Becker 93 of Freeport, IL passed away Friday August 14, 2026 after an extended illness. Born January 16, 1933 in Grand Island, Nebraska to Alfred C. and Lydia Hohman Becker.
Robert was a graduate of Grand Island High School and went on to earn a Bachelor of Science degree in Electrical Engineering from the University of Nebraska, graduating in...
Robert R. Veer
Aug 9, 2026
Robert Richard Veer age 75 passed on August 9, 2026. He was born August 17, 1950 in Freeport to Franklin (Frank) and Norma Jean (Moler) Veer. He graduated from Freeport High School in 1970.
He was married to Dena Winters from 1973 to 1989. He married Debra Lloyd on Feb 14, 2004.
He worked at Burgess Battery, Ardee Manufacturing, Quality House Furniture...
Grant F. Burckhardt
Aug 7, 2026
Grant F. Burckhardt, age 81 of Freeport, IL, passed away on Friday, August 7, 2026. He was born on January 27, 1945, to the late Robert and Cleone (Slamp) Burckhardt.
Grant was a graduate of Freeport High School and went to earn his Bachelor’s degree from the University of Illinois. On April 10, 1976, he married Norma Shway and they had...
Marvin H. Gentz
Aug 6, 2026
Marvin "Marv" Gentz was born in Lena Illinois on July 4th, 1939 and passed on August 6th, 2026 at his home surrounded by loved ones after a brief illness. He was born to George and Julia Eby Gentz. Marv married Sharon Washburn on September 8th, 1967. Marv completed up to the 8th grade in school when he started his work...
Annabelle Welling
Aug 2, 2026
Rock City – Annabelle (Maize) Welling of Rock City passed on to be with her Lord and Savior at age 90 on August 2, 2026.
She was born August 2, 1936 on the family farm in rural Dakota. She was the 5th out of 9 children of Donald and Emma (Tammling) Maize. She graduated from Dakota High School in 1954. She...
Frederick "Fritz" H. Kortemeier
Jul 29, 2026
Freeport – Frederick “Fritz” H. Kortemeier, 92 of Freeport passed away peacefully on Wednesday, July 29, 2026 at Manor Court in Freeport.
He was born on February 1, 1934 to Martin and Stella (Jury) Kortemeier. He attended Freeport High School and graduated in 1952. He married Irene Jacobs on May 1, 1954 and together they built a wonderful life of love...
Barbara A. Ackerman
Jul 21, 2026
Barbara A. Ackerman, age 88 of Orangeville, IL, passed away after a battle with Parkinson’s on Tuesday, July 21, 2026. She was born May 3, 1938 in Freeport, IL; the daughter of the late Herman and Mabel (Brubaker) Waller. Barbara married Roger Ackerman on September 16, 1955; he died on February 11, 2008.
She worked alongside her husband on their Dairy...
