Richard Allen Steele
Jun 10, 2013
Richard Allen Steele, 74, of Atlanta, Georgia formerly of Freeport, died Monday, June 10, 2013 in Atlanta, GA. Born October 28, 1938 in Freeport he was the son of Donald and Bessie (Brick) Steele. He owned and operated Steele Construction until his retirement. Surviving are his former wife, Sue Steele of Freeport; his children, Kelly (Chris) Steele of Deer Park,...
Doris R Stearns (Kuhlemeyer)
Jun 8, 2013
Doris R. Stearns, 92, of Rock City, died Saturday, June 08, 2013 at her home. Born January 11, 1921 at Ridott, she was the daughter of Louis and Dora (Sager) Kuhlemeyer Sr. For many years she worked for Swiss Colony in Monroe. Surviving are her son Jerry (Nel) Stearns of Freeport; grandchildren Jeff (Lori) Stearns of Davis, Mickey (Kevin) Weidemann...
George Alvin Koehler
May 30, 2013
George Alvin Koehler, 93, formerly of Freeport, died at Crestview Nursing Home in New Lisbon, Wisconsin on May 30, 2013. George was born May 9, 1920 to Dr Alvin and Helen (Stark) Koehler in Oshkosh, WI. He married Dorothy Lincoln in 1942 and she died in January of 2000. He graduated from Oshkosh High School and got his B.S. degree...
Charlotte J Bruning (Kappes)
May 28, 2013
Charlotte J. Bruning, 87, of Dakota died Wednesday, May 28, 2013 at her home with her daughter by her side. Born December 25, 1925 in Freeport she was the daughter of George and Lorena (Balles) Kappes and her stepfather Xelpho Baylis. She was a 1943 graduate of Freeport High School. On September 23, 1944 she and Leroy Bruning were united...
George J Ratkovich Jr
May 26, 2013
George J. Ratkovich Jr., 66 of Freeport formerly of Lombard died Sunday, May 26, 2013 at FHN Memorial Hospital. Born August 6, 1946 at Oak Park, he was the son of George Sr. and Gladys (Stack) Ratkovich. On April 15, 1967 he and Patricia L. Ailene were united in marriage at the Mary Queen of Heaven in Cicero. He owned...
Henry R Heilemeier
May 22, 2013
Henry R. Heilemeier, 80 of Rock Grove died Wednesday, May 22, 2013 at his home surrounded by his family. Born April 1, 1933 he was the son of Simon and Julia (Minick) Heilemeier. Henry was a veteran of the United States Army serving in Korea from 1951-1954. He was a loving husband for almost 60 years; on June 1, 1953...
Marjorie "Marge" Dunham (Rinehart)
May 19, 2013
Marjorie (Marge) Dunham of Freeport went to her eternal rest on May 19, 2013, at Provena St. Joseph Nursing home. Marge was born October 24, 1930 in Monroe, Iowa, to Carl and Marie Rinehart, both having preceded her in death. Also preceding her were her three brothers, Carol Francis Rinehart(inf), Doyle Rinehart and Donald Rinehart. On May 14, 1950, Marge...
Maurice Charles Richardson
May 19, 2013
Maurice Charles Richardson, 80, of Freeport formerly of Lake Summerset died Sunday May 19, 2013 at his home. Born December 20, 1932 he was the son of Verlin D. and Eula (Barnhart) Richardson. He was a 1951 graduate of Janesville High School. On September 29, 1956 he and Sharon P. Neinfeldt were united in marriage. Maurie worked in information technology...
Joyce E Sturtevant (Fickert)
May 18, 2013
Joyce E. Sturtevant, 84, of Freeport, died Saturday, May 18, 2013 at Parkview Home in Freeport. Born May 1, 1929 she was the daughter of John and Nellie (Howe) Fickert. On August 16, 1952 she married Donald E. Sturtevant. He died September 6, 2010. She was a member of First United Methodist Church teaching Sunday school for over 45 years...
Ida Otte (Maeder)
May 16, 2013
Ida L. Otte, 97, of Freeport, died Thursday, May 16, 2013, at Manor Court in Liberty Village. Born February 1, 1916 in Merrillan, Wisconsin she was the daughter of Gottfried and Anna (Fisher) Maeder. She married Leonard Otte February 16, 1937 and he died December 3, 1984. She and her husband farmed in Harlem Township. Ida was a long time...
Christine M Bauer
May 16, 2013
Christine M. Bauer, 60, of Freeport, died Thursday, May 16, 2013, at FHN Memorial Hospital. Born May 25, 1952 in Chicago she was the daughter of William and Jeanette (MacDonald) Bauer. Christine worked for Economy Insurance. Surviving is her life partner, Patricia Burgess of Freeport; her mother, Jeanette MacDonald of Newport Richie, Florida; one brother, Craig (Angel) Bauer of Fulton,...
Jacqueline D Rawson (Gerken)
May 16, 2013
Jacqueline D. Rawson, 91, of Freeport, died Thursday, May 16, 2013, at her home. Born June 15, 1921 in Racine, Wisconsin she was the daughter of Ralph and Esther (Groenke) Gerken. She married Edward Rawson September 12, 1942. Jacqueline worked for BHL, FHN Memorial Hospital and E&W Clothing. Surviving is her husband, Edward of Freeport; her children, Jim (Bonnie) Rawson...
Craig L Toepfer
May 16, 2013
Craig L. Toepfer, 61 of Freeport died Thursday, May 16, 2013 after a courageous battle with cancer at his home. Born December 6, 1951 in Freeport he was the son of Leroy and Ruth (Busch) Toepfer. He was a graduate of Freeport High School. On August 14, 1970 he and Diane Ruter were united in marriage. For 35 years he...
James G Fry
May 14, 2013
James G. Fry, 93, of Freeport died Tuesday, May 14, 2013 at FHN Memorial Hospital in Freeport. Born May 2, 1920 in Cedar Rapids, IA he was the son of John and Katherine (Duncan) Fry. He was a graduate of Marion High School in Marion, IA, Cedar Rapids Business College and University of Iowa Department of Agriculture and Engineering. On...
Barbara A Afflerbaugh (Bamford)
May 13, 2013
Barbara A. Afflerbaugh, 77, of Davis died Monday, May 13, 2013 at FHN Memorial Hospital. Born July 24, 1935 in Rockford she was the daughter of William and Helen (Bennett) Bamford. She was a 1955 graduate of Rockford West High School. Upon graduation she worked for Barber Colman in Rockford. She married Robert LaFurge Sr. on July 30, 1960 in...
Dorothy M Thoman (Holtum)
May 8, 2013
Dorothy M. Thoman, 85 of Freeport died Wednesday, May 8, 2013 at FHN Memorial Hospital. Born February 24, 1928 in Freeport she was the daughter of Christian and Anna (Plocek) Holtum. She was a graduate of Freeport High School. On June 30, 1946 she and Delmar Thoman were united in marriage, he preceded her in death on August 14, 2009....
Lawrence L Maize
May 8, 2013
Lawrence L. Maize, 81 of Durand died Wednesday, May 8, 2013 at his home. Born September 20, 1931 in Lancaster Township he was the son of Donald and Emma (Tamling) Maize. He was a 1950 graduate of Dakota High School. He married Betty (Wurster) Pieper in July of 1991, she preceded him in death on December 11, 2010. Lawrence farmed...
Michael L Busker Sr
May 8, 2013
Michael L. Busker Sr., 63, of Freeport died Wednesday, May 08, 2013, at FHN Memorial Hospital. Born March 4, 1950 in Freeport he was the son of John H. and Marjorie D. (Sieck) Busker Jr. He married Pam Altman March 7, 1997. He served in the US Army during Vietnam. Michael was a Trim Carpenter in Freeport for several years...
Nancy B Herendeen (Breo)
May 6, 2013
Nancy B. Herendeen, 58, of Freeport, died Monday, May 6, 2013, at her home. Born March 18, 1955 she was the daughter of Leon and Suzie (Sturtevant) Breo. She married Arthur F. Herendeen December 31, 1975. She and her husband were partners in Aqua Land for 35 years. She received her Associate Degree from Highland Community College. Her memberships included...
