Freeport: Ronald E. Winebrenner 73, of Freeport, died Monday April 12, 2010 at FHN Memorial Hospital, Freeport. Born February 18, 1937 in Freeport he was the son of Frank P. and Lorene L. (Schramm) Winebrenner. On April 2, 1960 he married Janice MaKarrall in St. Charles, IL. Ron graduated from Sycamore High School in 1954 and received his Bachelors and Masters Degrees in Education from Eastern Illinois University. He taught School in Mattoon, IL for 6 years and then at Wisconsin Rapids for over 28 years. Ron is survived by his wife Janice of Freeport. He was preceded in death by his parents. A graveside service and burial will be held 11 a.m. Thursday, April 15, 2010 at The Chapel of Peace in Oakland Cemetery and Mausoleum, Freeport. Visitation will be Thursday at the time of service at the Chapel of Peace. A memorial has been established in his name for Friends Forever Humane Society and Embury United Methodist Church. Ron's family invites friends to extend condolences, share a memory, light a candle, or share a caring heart in his honor at www.walkermortuary.com.