Chad Michael Cahoon
Dec 23, 2012
Chad Michael Cahoon, 41, of Orangeville, died suddenly Sunday, December 23, 2012. Born November 24, 1971 in Freeport he was the son of Craig and Joann (Folgate) Cahoon. He married Julie Becke September 25, 1999. He was the owner and operator of Cahoon Construction, Inc. Chad was a member of Faith United Methodist Church in Freeport. Surviving is his wife,...
Mildred B Springman (Meyer)
Dec 23, 2012
Mildred B. Springman, 89, of Freeport, died Sunday, December 23, 2012, at Mercy Medical in Clinton, Iowa. Born October 8, 1923 in Eveleth, Minnesota she was the daughter of Raymond and Iva (Willis) Meyer. She married Robert A. Springman October 13, 1942 and he died December 5, 1996. Mildred grew up in Sciota Mills, lived on the family farm by...
Neva M Riem (Hunsicker)
Dec 22, 2012
Neva M. Riem, 94, of Dakota, died Saturday, December 22, 2012, at Stephenson Nursing Center. Born May 12, 1918 in Dakota she was the daughter of Myles and Gladys (Hunsicker) Mitchell. She married Clarence "Hank" Riem April 22, 1944 and he died September 9, 1982. Neva was a 1934 graduate of Dakota High School. Earlier in her life she worked...
Nancy C D'Inverno
Dec 21, 2012
Nancy C. D'Inverno, 82 of Freeport died Saturday, December 21, 2012 at Proven St. Joseph Home Freeport. Born September 4, 1930 in Freeport she was the daughter of Gaetano and Josephine (Giuffre) D'Inverno. She was a graduate of Aquin High School, Highland Community College and the University of Illinois. For over 30 years she taught school at Sterling High School...
Leroy A Boomgarden
Dec 20, 2012
LeRoy A. Boomgarden, 81 of Forreston, formerly of German Valley died Thursday, December 20, 2012 at his home. Born May 8, 1931 in Bloomington, Illinois, he was the son of Vernon and Luella (Erbsen) Boomgarden. On June 26, 1954 he and Ilene Suttman were united in marriage. LeRoy was a lifelong member of Silver Creek Reformed Church and volunteered with...
Lily Mae Perez (Saavedra)
Dec 16, 2012
Lily Mae Perez, 74, of Freeport, died Sunday, December 16, 2012, at Provena St. Joseph Nursing Center. Born October 15, 1938 in San Antonio, Texas she was the daughter of Joe and Pauline (Gonzales) Saavedra. She married Masedonio "Roy" Perez June 22, 1957 and he died July 28, 2000. An avid baker she was known for her pies and cookies....
Virginiamae Dyson (Mathews)
Dec 14, 2012
Virginiamae Dyson, 92, of Freeport, died Friday, December 14, 2012, at Stephenson Nursing Center. Born November 29, 1920 in Garvin City, Minnesota she was the daughter of John and Lila (Schaney) Mathews. She married Bernard G. Dyson Sr. on October 5, 1935 and he died on July 24, 1972. Virginia worked at Micro Switch for 27 years retiring in 1980....
Karl W Erickson
Dec 13, 2012
Karl W. Erickson, 101, of Freeport, died Thursday, December 13, 2012, at Parkview Home. Born February 4, 1911 in Cedarville, Karl was the son of Edward and Blanche Erickson. He was a graduate of Dakota High School. He and Arlene Miller were united in marriage in Cedarville and they spent almost everyday of the next 62 years together until they...
Maxine M Christen
Dec 13, 2012
Maxine M. Christen, 98, of Freeport, died Thursday, December 13, 2012, at Freeport Rehabilitation and Care Center. Born March 20, 1914 in Freeport she was the daughter of Roland and Flossie (Bardell) Pyke. She married Harold Christen in 1934 and he died in 1987. Maxine worked for the State of Illinois Soil Testing Lab and also volunteered for many years...
Earl M Thiltgen
Dec 12, 2012
Earl M Thiltgen, 82 of Freeport died Wednesday, December 12, 2012 at the Rainbow Hospice in Johnson Creek, WI. Gathering with the family will be 1pm until 4pm Sunday at Walker Mortuary. Cremation rites have been accorded. In lieu of flowers a memorial has been established in his name for the Stephenson County Sheriffs Reserves.
Bernita J Stubbe (Maas)
Dec 11, 2012
Bernita J. Stubbe, 93, of Freeport died Tuesday, December 11, 2012 at the Manor Court of Liberty Village in Freeport. Born June 3, 1919 in Forreston, she was the daughter of Joseph and Harriett (Seiple) Maas. She was a 1937 graduate of Forreston High School and attended the De Kalb Teachers College. On August 8, 1939 she and George Stubbe...
Russell C Zimmerman
Dec 7, 2012
Russell C. Zimmerman, 96, of Freeport formerly of Davis died Friday, December 7, 2012 at the University Hospital in Madison. Born June 28, 1916 in Rock Run Township he was the son of Oscar E. and Elsie (Keller) Zimmerman. He was a 1934 graduate of Dakota High School. On November 1, 1936 he and Edna Anna Louise Fiene were united...
Frank H Fondek
Dec 2, 2012
Frank H. Fondek, 63, of Freeport, died Sunday, December 2, 2012 at Rochelle Gardens in Rochelle. Born September 28, 1949 in Ashland, Wisconsin he was the son of Shirley Wieman. Frank worked for Newell Companies for 25 years. He was an avid Motorcycle fan. Surviving are his sons, Ben (Kendra) Fondek of Freeport and Erik Fondek of Beaverton, Oregon; two...
Arno A Green
Dec 2, 2012
Arno A. Green, 54, of Freeport, died Sunday, December 2, 2012, at Freeport Rehabilitation & Care Center after an extended illness. Born May 9, 1958 in Freeport he was the son of Anson and Loretta (Graf) Green Jr. He was a graduate of Freeport High School. He received his Bachelor of Science Degree from Western Illinois University. Surviving is his...
Grace E Hale (Bear)
Dec 1, 2012
Grace E. Hale, 90, of Freeport, died Saturday, December 1, 2012, at Stephenson Nursing Center. Born December 27, 1921 in Buckeye Township she was the daughter of Edward and Bessie (Little) Bear. She married Larry Hale March 11, 1950 and he died July 25, 1984. She worked at Micro Switch Company retiring in 1976. She enjoyed her family, traveling, and...
Dianne L Runte
Nov 30, 2012
Dianne L Runte who was a wife and mother; friend and sister; cousin and aunt/great aunt; concluded her battle with cancer in her home on November 30, 2012. She was born on January 11, 1947. She was married to Lee Runte for 46 years and has two daughters, Teri Runte, from Freeport, IL and Tracey Runte from McFarland, Wis She...
Arlene R Hand (Kraus)
Nov 28, 2012
Arlene R. Hand, 79, of Freeport, died Wednesday, November 28, 2012, at her home. Born September 30, 1933 in Bellwood she was the daughter of Gottlieb and Elizabeth (Schneider) Kraus. She married Donald B. Hand October 16, 1954 and he died September 27, 2006. Arlene was a member of Immanuel Lutheran Church and their Concordia Society. Surviving is her son,...
Scott James Springer
Nov 28, 2012
Scott James Springer 51, Freeport passed away peacefully after a long battle with cancer on November 28, 2012. He was born on October 3, 1961 son of Duane "Louie" and Shirley (Moist) Springer. He attended Dakota High School where he met and married his high school sweetheart Pam (Otte) on June 27, 1981. He worked at Pinkerton Security, Downing and...
Jean Walker (Rowen)
Nov 24, 2012
Jean Walker, 85 of Freeport died Saturday, November 24, 2012 at Parkview Home with her family at her side. Born December 21, 1926 in Freeport she was the daughter of Leo and Florence (Thoren) Rowen. She married Orland E. Walker on June 19, 1954. She received her BS in Education from the University of Wisconsin-Madison. Jean was a school teacher...
Earl E "Poppy" Kauffman
Nov 22, 2012
Earl E. "Poppy" Kauffman, 80, of Ridott, died Thursday, November 22, 2012, at Rockford Memorial Hospital. Born March 17, 1932 in Florence Station he was the son of Grant and Margaret (Huber) Kauffman. He married Dorothy J. Moore June 5, 1954. Poppy was a farmer for Henney Farms, did carpentry work, and was an Auctioneer Assistant. Surviving is his wife,...
