Freeport- Robert D. Houghton, 73, of Freeport died Thursday June 10, 2010 at FHN Memorial Hospital in Freeport. Born June 27, 1936 in Freeport he was the son of Robert and Vernice (Eisen) Houghton. Robert served in the U.S. Marines and was a member of the Freeport VFW. On February 8, 1958 he and Shirley Maher were married at Ridott Evangelical Church. He worked for UPS for 27 years, enjoyed watching the Chicago Cubs and spending time with his grandchildren. He was a member of First Baptist Church in Freeport. Surviving are his wife Shirley of Freeport; four children Dale (Jaime) Houghton of Marengo, Sue (Dan) Rieger of Freeport, Jeff (Damarius) Houghton of Rockford, Dan (Mindy) Houghton of Belvidere; seven grandchildren J.R., Grace, Jessica, Cal, Katie, Payton, Abigail and one great grandson Aidan. He is preceded in death by parents, infant daughter Pamela Sue, sisters Betty, Jean and June.