Lois E Harlan
Aug 31, 2011
Freeport Lois Eleanor Harlan, 91, of Freeport, died Wednesday, August 31, 2011 at the Parkview Home. Born June 28, 1920, in Sault Sainte Marie, Michigan she was the daughter of Bruce and F. Lois (Reilly) Whiting. During her childhood she lived for the most part in the Chicago area, as she, her mother, and 2 younger brothers followed her father,...
Neva Mae Tempel
Aug 30, 2011
Pearl City Neva Mae Tempel, 69, of Pearl City, died Tuesday, August 30, 2011, at her home after a short battle with ovarian cancer. Born November 12, 1941 in Freeport she was the daughter of Alvin and Eva (Williamson) Suess. She married Don E. Tempel October 14, 1961. Neva worked with her husband on the farm and with her son...
Vernon A Dewall
Aug 24, 2011
Freeport Vernon A. DeWall, 86, of Freeport, formerly of Shannon, died Wednesday, August 24, 2011, at Stephenson Nursing Center in Freeport. Born December 8, 1924 in Shannon he was the son of Arthur M. DeWall and Esther (Hinders) DeWall. Vernon farmed in the Shannon area for several years and was employed by National Lock in Rockford for 17 years. He...
Wilma L Fuchs
Aug 24, 2011
Freeport Wilma L. Fuchs, 89, of Freeport, died Wednesday, August 24, 2011, at FHN Memorial Hospital. Born October 2, 1921 in Freeport she was the daughter of Charles and Martha (Schablion) Sorn. She married Joseph Fuchs January 31, 1948 in Orangeville and he died November 15, 1974. She worked at Burgess Battery before her marriage and then side by side...
Theda M Snively
Aug 23, 2011
Freeport Theda M. Snively, 86, of Freeport, died Tuesday, August 23, 2011, at Lena Living Center in Lena. Born June 30, 1925, in Pearl City she was the daughter of Ferd and Luva (Aurand) Phillips. She married Robert Haas in 1945; after a ten year marriage, they divorced. She married Harry Snively on February 4, 1956, and he died July...
Donald Lee Dietmeier
Aug 22, 2011
Freeport Donald Lee Dietmeier, 87, of Freeport, died Monday, August 22, 2011, at Lena Living Center in Lena. Born September 10, 1923 in Monroe, Wisconsin he was the son of Lawrence and Marjorie (Stites) Dietmeier. He was a World War II Army veteran and the recipient of a Purple Heart. Donald worked for Loescher's Heating and Air conditioning for many...
Delbert M Staas
Aug 21, 2011
Freeport Delbert M. Staas, 87, of Freeport, died Sunday, August 21, 2011, at his home. Born June 10, 1924 in Kent he was the son of Walter H. and Pauline (Clay) Staas. He married Vivian E. Carter September 15, 1962. Delbert worked for Newell Companies 28 years retiring in 1988. He was a member of Faith United Methodist Church. Surviving...
Thomas H Spelman
Aug 18, 2011
Thomas H. Spelman, 72, of Durand passed away Thursday August 18, 2011 at his home. Born May 15, 1939 in Rockford, he was the son of Leo and Allene (Leech) Spelman. He married Jill Linney on August 22, 1964 in Beloit, WI. Tom was a veteran of the U.S. Air Force. He owned Spelman Sunoco for many years prior to...
Charles W Weber
Aug 10, 2011
Freeport Charles W. Weber, 82, of Freeport, died Wednesday, August 10, 2011, at FHN Memorial Hospital. Born August 15, 1928 in Stephenson County he was the son of Edward and Iola (Dean) Weber. He married Mary Foltz September, 29, 1951 in Freeport. He worked at Micro Switch for over 35 years. Charles loved camping with his friends and grandkids. He...
Gary A Raetz
Aug 6, 2011
GARY A. RAETZ 74, of Rockford passed away Saturday morning, August 6, 2011 at Swedish-American Hospital in Rockford after knee replacement surgery. Born May, 28, 1937 in Freeport he was the son of Arthur and Esther (Johnson) Raetz. He was a 1955 graduate of Dakota High School, received his Bachelor's Degree at North Central College and his Masters at Northern...
Marcene M Kubly
Aug 4, 2011
Freeport, Ill Marcene M. Kubly, 86, of Freeport, died on Thursday, August 4, 2011, at Provena St. Joseph Nursing Center. Born December 12, 1925 in Freeport she was the daughter of Raymond and Ollie (Young) Yeagle. Marcene worked at Micro Switch for 16 years and at Shawnee Tap for 20 years. Surviving are her daughters, Patricia A. (Glen) Thompson of...
Ethlyn Hartog
Aug 2, 2011
Freeport Ethlyn Hartog, 90, of Freeport, died Tuesday, August 2, 2011 at Noble Village Senior Living Center in Suwanee, Georgia where she has resided for the past three years. Born January 24, 1921 in Freeport she was the daughter of Edward and Ethlyn (Stiffler) Brown. She married Claus Hartog August 17, 1951 in Peoria and he died March 31, 1987...
Gayle R Plapp
Jul 27, 2011
Quincy, Illinois Gayle R. Plapp, 85, of Quincy, formerly of Freeport, died July 27, 2011 at the Illinois Veteran Home in Quincy. Born April 24, 1926 in Walnut he was the son of Reverend Ezra E. and Bertha A. (Block) Plapp. He married Jewell (Judy) Clark and she preceded him in death in 1990. He married Geraldine Plapp on November...
Elmer E Zettle Mr
Jul 22, 2011
Freeport Elmer E. Zettle, 74, of Freeport, died Friday, July 22, 2011, at his home. Born March 23, 1937 in Freeport he was the son of Fred and Ruth (Miller) Zettle. He married Dixie Bender March 27, 1960. He was a Korean War Marine Veteran. Elmer was an Active duty 20 year Air Force Veteran; he then worked for Ache...
Alberta R Wells
Jul 19, 2011
PHOTO: Alberta R. Wells, 97, of Freeport passed away Tuesday, July 19, 2011 at Manor Court of Freeport. Born July 18, 1914 in Preston, MN she was the daughter of Herman and Amanda (Broadwater) Dornink. After graduating in 1931 from Dakota High School, she went to work for Woman's World Magazine in Mt. Morris. On August 24, 1935 Alberta married...
Howard W Beall
Jul 17, 2011
Freeport Howard W. Beall, 100, of Freeport, died Sunday, July 17, 2011, at Freeport Rehabilitation & Care Center. Born April 17, 1911 in Apple River he was the son of John and Mabel (Richards) Beall. He Married Leone E. Wickler June 18, 1938 and she died December 30, 2000. He was a Warren area famer until 1965. He then worked...
Jerald L Henze
Jul 9, 2011
Jerald L. Henze, 69, of Dakota went to be with the Lord Saturday, July 9, 2011 at his home. Born December 26, 1941 in Freeport he was the son of Alvin W. and C. Marie Henze. He was a 1959 graduate of Dakota High School. On September 28, 1963 he and Sylvia Julius were united in marriage in Lena. Jerald...
Charles P Fehr
Jul 7, 2011
Freeport Charles P. Fehr, 92, of Freeport, died Thursday, July 7, 2011, at FHN Memorial Hospital. Born August, 19, 1918 in Dakota Township he was the son of Raymond and Effie (Frankeberger) Fehr. He married Bessie L. Passet November 23, 1944 in Rock Grove Lutheran Church. He was a Farmer and also worked for Structo. His memberships included, Trinity Lutheran...
Jesse D Watson
Jul 6, 2011
Freeport Jesse D. Watson, 72, of Freeport died Wednesday, July 6, 2011 at his home, after a courageous two and a half year battle with cancer. Born July 22, 1938 in Powersville, Missouri he was the son of Adam and Vera (Wilburn) Watson. He married Linda L. (Smith) Brobst December 6, 1996. Jesse served in the US Army from 1955...
