Edwin David Messenger
Sep 11, 2025
Edwin David Messenger, age 75, of Freeport, IL, passed away peacefully at his home on Thursday, September 11, 2025. He was born on August 12, 1950, the son of the late Harry and Viola (Horton) Messenger, Sr.
David proudly served his country as a United States Marine during the Vietnam War, where he was awarded both the...
David Alleman
Sep 9, 2025
David Alleman, age 82 of Freeport Illinois passed away on Tuesday Sept. 9, 2025 at his home at Prairie Ridge Apartments. He was born Sept. 14, 1942; son of the late Rex and Ruby Alleman.
Dave attended school at Dakota High School. He began working at the family business Pleasant Valley Dairy at a young age. He married Martha Alleman in...
Dale C. Lapp
Sep 9, 2025
Freeport – Dale C. Lapp, 79 of Freeport passed away at FHN Hospital on September 9, 2025 after an extended illness. He was born on August 29, 1946 to James and Marian (Trimble) Lapp in Rochelle, IL. He married Carolyn (Herold) Jacobs on March 29, 1996.
He served in the Navy being stationed in the Philippines and...
Dorothy E. Schlueter
Sep 7, 2025
Freeport – Dorothy E. Schlueter, 100 years young passed away on September 7, 2025 at Liberty Village Manor Court. She was born on December 9, 1924 to Henry C. and Clara (Schradermeier) Schlueter.
She was a volunteer with the American Red Cross for 30+ years. She also was a part of the women's fellowship at St. Paul...
Rosa C. Donaldson
Sep 7, 2025
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Rosa (Rose) Donaldson, 87, died September 7, 2025 at Parkview Home in Freeport, IL. She was born in Comstock Park, MI on December 5, 1937 to John and Karolina (Futterer) Trampel. She was the fifth of eight children. In 1958, Rose married Richard (Dick) Donaldson in Oregon, IL. He died...
Jean M. Moss
Sep 5, 2025
Jean M. Moss , age 91 of Rockford, IL, passed away on Friday, September 5, 2025. She was born January 13, 1934 in Lena, IL; the daughter of the late Cuyler and Alma (Hintz) Schermerhorn. She was a 1951 graduate of Freeport High School.
Jean married DeWayne Moss on December 1, 1951; he passed on...
Cynthia L. Price
Sep 2, 2025
Cynthia Louise Price, 79, passed away peacefully in Chicago, Illinois, on September 2, 2025.
She was born January 5,1946, in Freeport,Illinois, raised in Rock City, Illinois and graduated from Dakota High School in 1964.
She married the love of her life, Ulan, on February 11, 1967, and they shared 55 wonderful years together. She will ...
Shirley A. Diestelmeier
Aug 25, 2025
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Shirley A. Diestelmeier, 87, passed away peacefully surrounded by her family on August 25, 2025 at Bickford Senior Living, Iowa City, Iowa. She was known for her dedication to family and friends, her unwavering faith, consistently putting the needs of others ahead of her own, an abundant heart,...
Rosalie Keller
Aug 23, 2025
Rosalie Keller, age 86 of German Valley, IL, passed away on Saturday, August 23, 2025 at her home. She was born April 22, 1939 to Lee and Rose Marie Keller.
Rosalie worked at Burgess Battery and later retired from Honeywell after 28 years. She enjoyed doing puzzles and was an avid animal lover. She also...
Sharon K. Butts
Aug 19, 2025
Sharon K. Butts, 82 of Freeport, IL, peacefully went to be with her Heavenly Father on Tuesday, August 19, 2025. She was born October 26, 1942 in Rockford, IL; the daughter of the late LaVerne and Evelyn (Klitz) Ferguson. She attended Pecatonica High School. Sharon married Verle Butts on April 21, 1984.
Sharon was a Registered Nurse...
George J. Lamm
Aug 19, 2025
George J. Lamm, age 80 of Freeport, passed away on Tuesday, August 19, 2025 at St. Joseph Village in Freeport. George was born on December 19, 1944 in Freeport, IL; the son of Bernard and Gladys (Jones) Lamm. George married Helen "Rexanna" (Wilhelms) Lamm on May 20, 1972.
George grew up just outside of Freeport, and he...
Judy M. Nortridge-Mclinn
Aug 15, 2025
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Judy M. (Barkau) Nortridge-McLinn, 76, of Freeport, IL passed away Friday, August 15, 2025 at FHN Memorial Hospital. She was born on September 1, 1948 to John and Esther (Holt) Barkau. She married Vale Nortridge in...
Patricia A. Knoup
Aug 15, 2025
Patricia A. Knoup , age 87 of Dakota, IL, passed away on Friday, August 15, 2025 at the Lena Living Center in Lena, IL. She was born on September 18, 1937 in Freeport, IL; the daughter of the late Ralph and May (Schnell) Hille. She was a graduate of Freeport High School. Patricia married Kenneth Knoup on...
Connie "Cj" Johnson
Aug 14, 2025
Connie J. Johnson, "CJ" to most, age 75 of Baileyville, IL, passed away on Thursday, August 14, 2025 at FHN Memorial Hospital in Freeport with family at her side. She was born on December 13, 1949 in Dixon, IL.
CJ worked as a CNA at FHN Memorial Hospital as well as Newell and Burgess Battery. Later she...
Eloise M. Zumdahl
Aug 10, 2025
Eloise Zumdahl
March 30, 1931 – August 10, 2025
Eloise Zumdahl, 94, passed away peacefully in Freeport, Illinois, with her grandson by her side.
Born on March 30, 1931, in Stamps, Arkansas, Eloise spent most of her life in Freeport. She worked for many years as a Licensed Practical Nurse, serving in Obstetrics...
Garry K. Kohley Jr.
Aug 10, 2025
In Loving Memory of Garry Kohley Jr.
Garry Kohley Jr., 48, passed away recently, leaving behind a legacy of kindness and warmth that touched everyone who knew him. A devoted Chicago Cubs fan, Garry's passion for the game was matched only by his great heart and love for animals. He was a man who cared deeply about...
Robert R. Cleaveland
Aug 10, 2025
Rockford – Robert R. Cleaveland, 94 of Rockford (formerly of rural Freeport and Monroe/Juda, WI) passed away at the Fairhaven Retirement Center in Rockford on August 10, 2025. He was born on January 27, 1931 to Earl and Lena (Zweifel) Cleaveland. He married Darlene Cain on September 3, 1955. She passed away on February 3, 2019.
Robert...
Shirley M. Whitehead
Aug 9, 2025
Freeport – Shirley Whitehead, 89 of Freeport passed away peacefully at Liberty Village on Saturday August 9, 2025. She was born June 12, 1936 to Paul and Dorothy (Brown) Wagenknecht, the first of twelve children. She married Stanley Whitehead on June 29, 1958. Stanley passed away August 26, 2014.
Shirley worked for many years at Structo Manufacturing...
Frederick J. Tallman, Sr.
Jul 31, 2025
Frederick J Tallman Sr. of Corpus Christi, TX, formally from Freeport, Il, passed away peacefully at his home, with family by his side, on July 31st of 2025. Fred was born in Freeport, Il to Ralph and Mary (Crase) Tallman on May 8 1944. He served the United States Army and was honorably discharged in 1963.
He...
Jeri Ann Nieman
Jul 30, 2025
Freeport – Jeri Ann Nieman, 87 of rural Freeport passed away peacefully at Winn Prairie Assisted Living in Freeport on Wednesday, July 30, 2025 with her husband at her side. She was born on September 23, 1937 in Freeport to William and Phyllis (Campbell) Motter.
She graduated from Pecatonica High School in 1955. She married, Ray Nieman...
