Randall Alan Barr
Jan 17, 2026
Randall Alan Barr, age 58 of Argyle, WI, formally of Rock City, IL, passed from sudden illness on January 17, 2026. He was born on January 10, 1968 at Freeport Memorial Hospital; the son of the late Harry and Ruth (Henze) Barr. He graduated from Dakota High School in 1986.
Randy was a trueborn farmer. He owned and operated his own...
Mary Aurand
Feb 28, 2026
Mary Ellen Aurand May 7, 1950 – February 28, 2026
With deep love and heavy hearts, we announce the passing of Mary Ellen Aurand, who went home to be with her Lord and Savior on February 28, 2026.
Mary was born on May 7, 1950, to Jay and Ethel Flickinger. She built a life rooted in family, hard work, and unwavering love....
Nelson Lee Snavely
Feb 28, 2026
Nelson Lee Snavely, age 80 of Shannon, IL, passed away at home on Saturday, February 28, 2026. He was born July 10, 1945 in Freeport, IL; the son of the late Clarence Nelson and Evelyn Clara (Huermann) Snavely. He attended and graduated from Shannon High School, Highland Community College, and Illinois State with his Master’s in Industrial Technology. Nelson married...
Barbara A. Shippy
Feb 28, 2026
Barbara Ann (Gehlhausen) Shippy, 87, formerly of Davis, IL, passed away at Winn-Prairie in Freeport, IL on February 28, 2026, after a prolonged illness. Barbara left behind a legacy of love and service to others.
Born on April 26, 1938, to Otto and Clara (Conner) Gehlhausen, she grew up in Rockford, IL. Barbara attended St. Edward school and was a graduate...
William A. Janssen
Feb 27, 2026
William Allen “Bill” Janssen, 73, of Lanark, IL, passed away on February 27, 2026 at home surrounded by his loving family.
Bill was born on August 14, 1952, at Camp Carson in Colorado Springs, Colorado to Wayne Junior Janssen of Freeport and Marian Lucille (Robertson) Janssen of Gratiot, Wisconsin. He graduated from Dakota High School, received a Bachelor’s Degree in Music...
Dr. John C. Barrrett
Feb 26, 2026
John C. Barrett, commonly known as “Jack” was born April 11, 1930 and passed away peacefully at his home on February 26.
Born and raised in Freeport, Jack graduated from Freeport High School before attending Oberlin College. He went on to earn his dental degree from Northwestern Dental School and interned at U. of Chicago for one year, then served in...
John K. Boyd
Feb 22, 2026
Dakota – John K. Boyd, 92 of Dakota passed away peacefully on Sunday, February 22, 2026 at FHN Memorial Hospital. He was preceded in death by his wife, Joan M. Schadewaldt Boyd on October 22, 2015; his older sister, Carolyn Eastwood of Glen Ellen, IL; younger brother, Phil of Hamilton, OH; and only son, Geoffrey; Captain US Air Force, (C-130...
Wanda Zettle
Feb 15, 2026
Wanda E. Zettle, age 59 of Rockford, IL, passed away on Sunday, February 15, 2026 at OSF St. Anthony Hospital in Rockford. She was born March 5, 1966 in Sault Ste. Marie, MI; the daughter of the late Elmer and Dixie (Bender) Zettle.
Wanda was a 1984 graduate of Freeport High School. She went on to Highland Community College where she...
Helen Louise Wilson
Feb 14, 2026
Helen Louise (Kloepping) Wilson, 101 of Dakota, Illinois went home to be with her Lord and Savior on Saturday, February 14th at Saint Joseph Village in Freeport. She was born October 12th, 1924, in Jefferson Township, Juda Wisconsin to Fred and Florence (Stuckey) Kloepping. On September 22nd, 1943, she married Nobel O. Wilson at Grace Lutheran Church in Monroe, Wisconsin.
After...
Collin D. Chriss
Feb 10, 2026
Collin D. Chriss, age 96, passed away peacefully on February 10, 2026. He would have celebrated his 97th birthday on March 30.
Born in Ogle County, IL on March 30, 1929, Collin was the son of Myrtle and Paul Chriss and the brother of Sam (Velva) Chriss. Following his service in the United States Army, Collin returned home and, alongside his...
Paula J. Schwartz
Feb 7, 2026
Paula J. Schwartz, age 71 of Freeport, IL passed away peacefully at home surrounded by loved ones on Saturday February 7, 2026.
She was born May 28, 1954 in Freeport, Illinois. The daughter of Paul and June (Weber) Moss. She graduated from Freeport High School in 1972. She married James Schwartz on March 1, 1975. Together they spent 50 wonderful years...
Doyle R. Mackenzie
Feb 3, 2026
Doyle R. Mackenzie, 60, of Freeport, passed away suddenly on February 3, 2026. Doyle was born on July 25, 1965, in Freeport, to Robert “Bob-BMac” and Rose Mackenzie. After graduating from Freeport High School in 1983, Doyle began his lifelong career as a roofer, proudly working for 35 years with the Local 11 Roofers Union.
Doyle was a man who valued...
Paulette Parker
Feb 3, 2026
Paulette R. Parker, age 74 of Freeport, IL, passed away on Tuesday, February 3, 2026 at FHN Memorial Hospital. She was born October 3, 1951. She graduated from Rock Falls High School with the class of 1970 and went on to cosmetology school. Paulette married Donald Parker on August 8, 1970.
She did data entry for Newell and Viking Insurance. Paulette...
Jerry A. Tempel
Feb 2, 2026
Jerry Tempel Obituary
Jerry Allen Tempel 67 of Freeport passed away peacefully on February 2nd 2026 with his family by his side after a brief illness.
He was born December 6th 1958 in Freeport Illinois. The son of the late Walter and Anna (Schroeder) Tempel. Jerry married the love of his life Cheri Boyer on July 24, 1981 in Freeport Illinois.
Jerry served...
Mary E. Weber
Jan 31, 2026
Freeport – Mary E. Weber, 99 of Freeport passed away peacefully on January 31, 2026 at Pearl Pavilion Nursing Center. She was born on September, 17, 1926 to Burtis and Mary (Scovill) Foltz. She and her husband, Charles were married on September 29, 1951 and together they build a life of fun and adventures. He passed away on August 10,...
Grady Grant Bowers
Jan 23, 2026
Grady Grant Bowers, age 16 of Freeport/Davis, is now resting peacefully after passing away on Friday, January 23, 2026 at the American Family Children's Hospital in Madison, WI.
Grady was born on June 15, 2009, the son of Erin (Judd) Price and Chris Bowers. He lived a life surrounded by love. He was affectionate and adored being...
Forrest W. Clark
Jan 22, 2026
Davis – Forrest W. Clark, 92 of Davis passed away peacefully at home on Thursday, January 22, 2026 with his family by his side. He was born May 7, 1933 to the late Robert B. and Florence (Nolty) Clark. Forrest served in the US Army from 1953-1955 and was stationed in Germany. He and Reva Bingner were married on...
Robert Merkle
Jan 20, 2026
Robert Merkle, age 89 of Freeport Illinois passed away peacefully on January 20th 2026. Robert was born on October 11 1936 in Lena Illinois to Sally and Edward Merkle.
Robert was a beloved husband, father, grandfather, and friend. Robert's legacy will live on through all who were fortunate enough to know him. Robert was very proud to...
Theodore "Ted" E. Kramer
Jan 14, 2026
Theodore Eugene Kramer, age 71, of Davis, Illinois, passed away peacefully on January 14, 2026.
Ted was born on February 10, 1954, in Appleton, Wisconsin, the son of Eugene and Ruby Kramer. He graduated from Dakota High School in 1972 and married Sally Horstmeier in 1975. He spent his life rooted in community, family, and service—values that...
