Eileen Olloff
Oct 25, 2024
Freeport - Eileen C. Olloff, 96, of Freeport passed away at Liberty Village on October 25, 2024. Eileen was born on October 16, 1928 and grew up in Rossville, IA to Guy and Clara (Hanson) Leas. She graduated from Waterville High School. Eileen married Cornelius (Nee, Ole) Olloff on November 1, 1947. They enjoyed road trips to Arizona to...
Richard E. Mcnett
Oct 22, 2024
Richard E. McNett, age 76 of Lena, IL, passed away on Tuesday, October 22, 2024 at Swedish American Hospital in Rockford, IL. He was born on July 10, 1948 in Dodgeville, WI; the son of the late Delvin and Doris (Disrud) McNett. He married Kathy Hammond, the love of his life, in 1983, celebrating 49 years of...
Leeann M. Benters
Oct 21, 2024
Freeport – LeeAnn M. Benters, 67 of Freeport passed away peacefully at home with her family at her side. She was born January 29, 1957 in Rockford to Sherman and Maryann (Gundry) Viney. On August 8/8/1987 she married the love of her life, Kevin Benters and together they raised a family.
She was a waitress all her...
Harold G. Rust
Oct 18, 2024
Harold G. Rust (May 5, 1938 – Oct 18, 2024)
Harold was born in 1938 in Stephenson County Illinois to George and Esther Rust, and spent his early years on the farm along with his brothers, John and Bob. He earned the nickname 'Happy' – a moniker that continued to be used throughout his life by those...
Gordon L. Phillips
Oct 15, 2024
Gordon Lee Phillips, Gordy, 77, of Davis, IL, died October 15, 2024, surrounded by his family at Swedish American Hospital in Rockford, IL.
Gordy was born in Freeport, IL, on November 1st, 1946, to Gerald and Luella Phillips. He grew up in Freeport, South Roxanna and Pecatonica IL.
Gordy graduated from Pecatonica High School in...
John Allen Trimble
Oct 14, 2024
John Allen Trimble, 85 of Dakota, passed away suddenly on Monday, Oct. 14, 2024, after a short illness.
Born April 1, 1939, in Seward, Ill., he always liked to joke that he was "born a fool and stayed one all his life". He was the tenth of eleven children born to Harry and Bessie Mae (Frank) Trimble....
Kathryn R. Slaght
Oct 9, 2024
Kathryn R. Slaght, 81 of Freeport passed away on Wednesday, October 9, 2024 at Pearl Pavilion of Freeport. She was born on October 18, 1942 in Freeport to Elmer and Thelma (Frederick) Holland. She married John A. Slaght on July 22, 1990. He died on March 29, 2013. As per Kathryn's wishes, cremation rites have been accorded and there...
Wayne W. Beckmeier
Oct 1, 2024
Davis – Wayne W. Beckmeier, 79 of rural Davis passed away peacefully surrounded by his family at home on October 1, 2024. He was born on October 10, 1944, to the late William and Norma (Heitkam) Beckmeier. He attended Dakota HS and then entered the Army where he served from 1963-1965 as a marksman and earned a good conduct...
Florence A. Erdmeier
Sep 28, 2024
Florence Erdmier 89, passed away peacefully at home on Saturday, September 28, 2024.
She was born in 1935 in the month of June, which was a perfect reflection of her personality. She was warm with a cheerful smile for everyone, full of life, and always ready for a new adventure. She attended school and graduated...
Glen M. Volk
Sep 28, 2024
Glen Michael Volk , age 77, passed away peacefully on September 28, 2024. He was born to Michael and Mary Ann (Suvada) Volk on December 22, 1946.
He graduated from Gage Park High school in 1964 where he was proud to be a member of the school band being the clarinet 1st chair. He also...
Dora Kluck
Sep 27, 2024
Video Tribute Link:
https://www.tributeslides.com/tributes/show/TQ4TSM22M7HBMPSN?e=1
Dora (Thomann) Kluck 81 of Lake Summerset, IL loving wife, mother, grandma, great grandma (GG), sister and friend died on Friday, September 27, 2024 at SSM Hospice Home, Monroe, WI with her daughter at her side. Dora was born on March 12, 1943 in Oberried am Brienzersee, Canton Bern,...
Carolyn Ann Smith
Sep 24, 2024
Carolyn Ann Smith, age 94 of Phoenix, AZ, passed away on September 24, 2024 at Banner Thunderbird Medical Center in Glendale, AZ. She was born August 6, 1930 in Rock Island, IL; the daughter of the late Benjamin H. and Leona E. (Schumate) Cutler, Sr. Carolyn received her Teacher's Certificate from Augustana College in Rock Island where...
James W. Manske
Sep 24, 2024
Freeport – James W. Manske, 75 of Freeport passed away on Tuesday, September 24, 2024 at St. Joseph's Ascension Living Center. He was born on October 22, 1948 in Harvey, Illinois. He attended Freeport High School and worked at Chrysler for 42 years. James was a veteran of the US Army serving in Vietnam with the 101st Airborne. He...
Michael J. Lentz
Sep 23, 2024
Ridott – Michael J. Lentz, 58 of Ridott, Illinois passed away suddenly at home on Monday, September 23, 2024. He was born on July 26, 1966, in Rockford IL, to Karl and Sandra (Ceroni) Lentz. Michael graduated from Dakota High School in 1985, where he was an enthusiastic member of the school band, playing the drums. Michael dedicated many...
Jackie E. Elliott
Sep 22, 2024
Jackie (Jack) Elliott
Jack was born on May 15th, 1939 in Opdyke, Il. the eldest child of James & Irene (Caldwell) Elliott. Jack graduated from Woodlawn High School and was a US Army Veteran. After working for Centralia Cartage as a driver & dock supervisor he was accepted into the Illinois State Police Academy. Upon graduation he...
Arthur C. Davis
Sep 15, 2024
Arthur C. Davis, age 78 of Winnebago, IL, passed away on Sunday, September 15, 2024 surrounded by family. He was born on August 20, 1946 in Queens, NY; the son of the late Arthur and Ruth (Krakenberg) Davis. Art married Darcy Lee on July 24, 2003.
Art served in the United States Navy on the USS Hollister....
Ruth M. Carus
Sep 11, 2024
Ruth Marjorie Carus
Ruth Marjorie Carus, 90, of Lena, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, September 11, 2024, at Stephenson Nursing Home.
She was born April 17th, 1934, in Chicago, Illinois, and she was a graduate of Proviso Township High School. She attended Elmhurst College where she met her husband, Theodore. After they got married they...
Michael Lee Plum
Sep 10, 2024
Michael L. Plum, 61, of Freeport passed away Tuesday September 10th at Amberwood Care Center in Rockford after an extended illness. He was born March 8, 1963 in Freeport, the son of Robert A. Plum and Margaret R. (Rinderman) Plum. He was the youngest of 7 children.
Michael attended Freeport High School. He enjoyed fixing things, especially...
Lyle A. Bremmer
Sep 8, 2024
Lyle A. Bremmer, age 85 of Freeport, IL, passed away on Sunday, September 8, 2024 at the Lena Living Center in Lena, IL. He was born on August 3, 1939 in Freeport; the son of the late Glenn and Luella (Dieterman) Bremmer. He was a graduate of Shannon High School. Lyle married Carolyn (Peiper) Fransen on October...
Joan A. Labudde
Sep 5, 2024
Joan Ardeth LaBudde , age 90, went to be with the Lord on Thursday, September 5, 2024 after passing away from a long battle with dementia. She was born on February 19, 1934 in Stockton, IL to Lincoln and Katherine (Stadel) Schubert. She graduated from Dakota High School in 1951. Joan married Robert LaBudde on September 19,...
