Obituary Listing

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

Jan 8, 2026

Janesville, WI – Ricky Barrett, age 68 formerly of the Freeport area died peacefully at his home in Janesville, WI.  He was born on September 30, 1957 to the late Rydene and Anita (Hurd) Barrett.

He loved to hunt, fish, trap, listen to rock radio and work with his hands.  He was an avid Chicago Bear and...

Jan 7, 2026

Freeport – Charyl J. (Wing) Wagenknecht, 84 of Freeport passed away on January 7, 2026 at Citadel St. Joseph's Village of Freeport with her family by her side.  She was born on July 25, 1941, the daughter of Samuel and Kathryn( Staas) Wing.  She married Jim Wagenknecht on November 25th, 1960.

Charyl was a realtor for many...

Jan 2, 2026

Barbara J Fors, (Burke), 75 passed away Friday, January 2nd 2026 in Freeport, IL. She was born on February 21st 1950 in Norfolk, Virginia, the daughter of Alfred E. Burke and Ruby Bernice Rusk.

She is survived by her children; Son, Nikky Fors & wife Kathy of Arkansas and daughter, Kisa Fors-Francis & husband Bill and grandson,...

Jan 2, 2026

Freeport – Diane L. De Spain, 74 of Freeport passed away on January 2, 2026 at Manor Court of Freeport, following a short illness.  She was born on January 2, 1952 to John and Delta (Pfile) Harnish. She was a graduate of FHS in 1970 and she married Lamoine De Spain on June 20th, 1970 and together they built...

Jan 2, 2026

Freeport – Shirley A. (Dexter) Mills, 89 of Freeport went to the Lord on January 2, 2026 with her family at her side.  She was born in Lena on February 8, 1936 to Charles and Leola (Hayes) Simmons.  Shirley lived her entire life in the Lena, Dakota and Freeport area. She worked 36 years at Micro Switch in Freeport.  ...

Jan 1, 2026

Freeport – Janet Eileen Busekros (90) of Freeport, Illinois passed away on January 1, 2026.  She loved life and was a strong fighter until the end.

She was born March 23, 1935 in Beloit, Wisconsin, the daughter of Wilbur and Mildred Sherwood.  She had two brothers, Raymond and Lee Sherwood and two sisters, Patricia Parriott and Lois...

Dec 31, 2025

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Dr. Michael J. Merry, age 67 of Freeport, IL, passed away on Wednesday, December 31, 2025 at FHN Memorial Hospital surrounded by his family after a courageous battle with Alzheimer's disease. He was born September 27, 1958 in Clinton, IA; the son of the late John and Anna Marie (Heistad) Merry. Michael...

Dec 30, 2025

Rodney Miller, age 62, of Orangeville, passed away peacefully at home, surrounded by his children, on Tuesday, December 30, 2025. He was born on January 8, 1963, in Rockford, Illinois, to Russell and Mary (Hevrin) Miller.

Rodney graduated from Dakota Junior/Senior High School in 1981 and proudly served in the United States Air Force from 1983 to...

Dec 20, 2025

Freeport – Jody A. Nieman, 56 of Freeport passed away at home on Saturday, December 20, 2025.  She was born on April 18, 1969 in Freeport to Don and Ann (Schultz) Kraft.  She married Brad Nieman on February 20, 1988.

Jody graduated in 1987 from Freeport High School. She worked at the Freeport Health Network till 1997....

Dec 18, 2025

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Jacob J. Redington, age 20 of Freeport, IL, passed away on Thursday, December 18, 2025. He was born March 3, 2005; the son of Randy and Lisa (Rielly) Redington. He graduated from Freeport High School with the class of 2023 and was attending Cornell College in Mt. Vernon, IA where he...

Dec 17, 2025

Stacey Stucke, age 56 of Rockford, IL, passed away on Wednesday, December 17, 2025 at the University of Illinois Hospital in Chicago, IL. She was born July 10, 1969 in Freeport, IL; the daughter of the late Dennis and Rita (Diestelmeier) Andres. Stacey was a 1987 graduate of Dakota High School.

After graduating high school, she worked...

Dec 16, 2025

Helen Schneeberger, age 88 of Davis, Illinois passed away peacefully on Tuesday, December 16, 2025 at Medina Nursing Center, where she had recently entered hospice care. She was a loving wife, sister, mother and grandmother.  Helen  was born July 2, 1937, the daughter of Otto and Edith (Toelke) Grunder. She married Richard Schneeberger on June 28,1957. They had lived...

Dec 14, 2025

Kenneth R. Sorn, 90 of Freeport, IL passed away December 14, 2025 at Park View Home in Freeport. Ken was born December 11, 1935 in Freeport, IL to Clarence and Ruth (Miller) Sorn. Ken graduated from Forreston High School in 1953 and served in the Army in Fort Hood, TX.

After 35 years, Ken retired from Sieg...

Dec 12, 2025

Jimmie "James" Leroy Meier, 82, of Winnebago, IL, officially joined the ranks of the "living impaired" on December 12, 2025, after a long, happy life. He took his final road trip that morning, surrounded by family.

Born March 18, 1943, in Freeport, IL, Jim grew up in Ridott, IL and graduated from Dakota High School in 1961....

Dec 9, 2025

Karen Lynne Richmond, age 82 of Freeport, IL, died on Tuesday, December 9, 2025 at Serenity Estates in Freeport. She was born February 24, 1943 in Chicago, IL; the daughter of the late Chester and Eleanor (Graczyk) Childs.

She married Woodrow M. Cunningham in 1962 in Chicago and had one daughter. She married Frederick A. Richmond on...