Paul E. Brauer
Jun 2, 2025
Freeport – Paul E. Brauer, 76 of Freeport passed away peacefully with family at his side at Medina Nursing Center in Durand, Illinois on June 2, 2025. He was born on August 12, 1948 in Freeport to the late Merwin and Mary (Seebauer) Brauer. He and Mary Keller were married on October 27, 2017 and together they built a...
Theodore "Ted" Bach
May 28, 2025
Theodore "Ted" Bach passed away on Wednesday, May 28, 2025. Ted was born in Freeport, IL on September 4, 1943 to Joseph and Alfreda Bach. Known as Uncle Ted to most of his family, he was a steady and reliable presence. His quiet strength and guidance shaped those around him, leaving a lasting impact.
He attended Aquin...
Lorraine M. Frautschy
May 23, 2025
Freeport — Lorraine M. Frautschy, age 95, passed away on Friday, May 23, 2025, at FHN Memorial Hospital in Freeport, IL. She was born on August 30, 1929, in Freeport; daughter of Alfred and Mabel [Krusey] Stukenberg. Lorraine spent her childhood on the family farm near Florence Station, and graduated from Freeport High School.
She married her...
John L. Ingram
May 15, 2025
John "Jack" Leroy Ingram, age 82, of Rock City, IL, passed away peacefully in his sleep on Thursday, May 15, 2025. A devoted husband, father, grandfather, and friend, Jack was deeply loved and will be dearly missed.
Born on November 2, 1942, in Shullsburg, WI, Jack was the son of the late Delvin "Deb" and Alberta "Birdie"...
Janice A. Winebrenner
May 13, 2025
Janice A. Winebrenner, 92 of Freeport passed away on May 13, 2025 at Manor Court Nursing Center surrounded by family. She was born on May 12, 1933 to Robert and Stella (Fairchild) MaKarrall in Revere, MN. She married Ron Winebrenner on April 20, 1960 and together they built a life. He passed away April 12, 2010.
Janice...
Sara "Lynn" Sanders
May 12, 2025
Moving on to her next project, Sara Lynn Sanders passed away suddenly on May 12, 2025. Sara Lynn (also known as Lynn) was an artist, photographer, Illustrator, writer, philosopher, Elvis historian, and entertainer. Through her amazing energy and boundless imagination, she touched thousands of people all over the world.
Sara Lynn Sanders was born July 11, 1941...
Shirley Fritzenmeier
May 11, 2025
Shirley M. Fritzenmeier, 98 of Freeport passed away at Manor Court Nursing Center of Freeport on Sunday, May 11, 2025. She was the daughter of Edward and Allie (Clark) Feiler and was born in Muscoda, WI on March 9, 1927, the youngest of nine children. On Feb 19, 1955 Shirley and Edwin (Ed) Fritzenmeier were married in Rockford, by...
Cynthia Ditsworth
May 9, 2025
Cynthia Ditsworth, age 71 of Freeport, IL, passed away at home on Friday, May 9, 2025. She was born September 11, 1953 in Rockford, IL; the daughter of the late Al and Gladys (Jensen) Shain. Cynthia graduated from Pear City High School with the class of 1972. She married Duwaine (Allen) Ditsworth on April 12, 1985.
Cynthia...
Charles W. Hilgenbrinck
May 5, 2025
Charles W. Hilgenbrinck, 87 of Freeport passed away peacefully at FHN Memorial Hospital on May 5. 2025. Cremation Rites have been accorded and as per his wishes there will be no services held. Condolences can be left for the family at www.walkermortuary.com
Monica L. Kehl
Apr 30, 2025
Monica Lee Kehl, Cedarville, Il, passed away on Wednesday, April 30, 2025, at FHN Hospital, at the age of 70. She was born January 21, 1955 in Dubuque, IA, to Louis (Louie) Madigan and Roberta (Bobbie) Madigan. Monica married James Kehl, September 21, 2002, in Massbach, IL.
Monica graduated from Stockton High School with the class of...
Mary M. Ware
Apr 27, 2025
Mary M. Ware, age 64, of Freeport, Illinois, passed away peacefully at home on April 27, 2025, surrounded by family and friends. She was born on January 1, 1961 to Homer and Irma (McElroy) Ware in Freeport, IL.
Mary was a proud graduate of Freeport High School, Class of 1979, and went on to earn her bachelor's...
Michael L. St. Ores
Apr 24, 2025
Michael Lee St. Ores, born September 14, 1955, on Whiteman Air Force Base in Knob Noster, Missouri, passed away at his home on April 24, 2025, at the age of 69 after a long battle with heart failure and other health issues.
He was the son of George and Esther (Isenhart) St. Ores. As a child, Mike...
Shirley M. Van Horn
Apr 22, 2025
Shirley M. Van Horn, 89 of Freeport passed away peacefully on April 22, 2025 at FHN Memorial Hospital. She was born on May 4, 1935 in Dewitt, Iowa to Kenneth and Anna (Petersen) Van Horn. She was one of four children along with her two brothers, Marvin and John "Jack" Van Horn and one sister, Annette Van Horn (White). ...
Barbara A. Atz
Apr 18, 2025
Freeport – Barbara A. Atz, 77, of rural Freeport passed away peacefully at home on April 18, 2025. She was born on August 14, 1947 to Donald and Marjorie (Marienthal) Walker in Moline, IL. She and Kenneth Atz were married on September 9, 1978 in Dakota, IL.
Barbara graduated from Freeport High School in 1965. She worked...
Daniel J. Dominick
Apr 11, 2025
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Daniel J. Dominick, age 94 of Freeport, IL, passed away on Friday, April 11, 2025 at Parkview Home in Freeport. He was born September 8, 1930 in Manchester, IA; the son of the late Tiller (James) and Anna (Heiserman) Dominick. Daniel married Norma Gayle Rockow on November 27, 1958 at Embury United...
Eleah Michelle Earls
Apr 8, 2025
Eleah unexpectedly was called home to Heaven on Tuesday, April 8, 2025. She was born March 31, 2024 on Easter Morning.
She had battled several medical issues and when faced with surgeries and illnesses, she valiantly fought her way through them all successfully. She was always smiling, laughing, and rolling around. She would light up every room...
Darrell Dean Ransom
Apr 8, 2025
Darrell D. Ransom, 94, of Freeport, Illinois, passed away peacefully at Stephenson Nursing Center in Stephenson County, Illinois, on April 8, 2025.
He was born on July 20, 1930, in Aberdeen, South Dakota to Francis and Marie Ransom. He married Frances (Fran) L. Heck on February 11, 1956.
He was preceded in death by his...
Dona J. Wilson
Apr 4, 2025
Dona Jean Wilson, 93, of Rock City passed away on Friday, April 4th, 2025. She was born and raised in Dakota, Il; the daughter of Howard and Pearl Lawler. She graduated from Dakota High School in 1949 and married Donald Wilson on March 16th, 1952. Dona was a telephone operator in Dakota, she worked side by side with her...
Thomas D. Griffith
Apr 3, 2025
Freeport – Thomas D. Griffith, 79 of Freeport passed away at Mercy Health in Rockford, Illinois on April 3, 2025. He was born on September 10, 1945 in Lima, Ohio to John and Ruth (Davis) Griffith. He married, Ann McKibben on September 9, 1978.
Tom was a member of Zion Church of Freeport. He had a great...
Eugene M. Shade
Mar 28, 2025
Freeport – Eugene M. Shade, 94 of Freeport passed away peacefully at Oakley Courts of Freeport. He was the son of Orley and Lucille (Hybarger) Shade. Eugene married Norma Bessert on March 15, 1950. Norma passed away on December 26, 1999. Together they had three children. Eugene served in the Army during the Korean War.
Eugene enjoyed...
