Russell R Cashmore Sr
Jun 11, 2011
Freeport Russell Cashmore Sr., of Freeport, IL formerly of Wauconda, IL, passed away peacefully in his sleep at age 93 on June 11, 2011, joining his beloved wife, the late Geraldine "Jerie" (nee Kirk). Russell was the loving father of Russell Jr., John Sr. and the late Dean Sr.; cherished grandfather of Russell III, Lauren Brison, Damaris, John Jr., Kimberly...
Mamie L Tielkemeier
Jun 7, 2011
Mamie L. Tielkemeier Mamie Louise Tielkemeier went home to be with the Lord and passed peacefully at Medina Nursing Center in Durand on June 7, 2011. She was born on April 4, 1929, the daughter of Everett & Margaret (Christen) VanOsdol in Pecatonica, where she lived her entire life until she went to live at Medina. She married Alfred Tielkemeier...
Marguerite Schimelpfenig
Jun 3, 2011
After a brief illness, Marguerite Schimelpfenig (93) died peacefully at FHN on Friday morning, June 3rd, surrounded by most of her family. Marg was born on October 6th, 1917 in Freeport, IL to Asa and Eva (Gibbs) Senneff. She married Eugene Schimelpfenig in July 1939. She lived all of her life in Northern Illinois (Freeport, Rockford, and Mendota). Her last...
Robert Gilliam
Jun 2, 2011
Robert Lee Gilliam Sr., 53, of Machesney Park, died Thursday, June 2, 2011, at his home. Born November 16, 1957 in Freeport he was the son of Wirt and Darlene (Parks) Gilliam Jr. Robert was a graduate of Highland Community College in Freeport. Robert worked for Rockford Products in Rockford. He was an avid Cub and Bears fan. Robert played...
Margaret A Mccaffrey
Jun 1, 2011
Freeport Margaret A. McCaffrey, 102, of Freeport, died Wednesday, June 1, 2011, at Stephenson Nursing Center. Born January 21, 1909 in Freeport she was the daughter of George and Augusta (Jahnke) Bruins. She married Ralph L. McCaffrey June 3, 1933 and he died February 13, 1969. Margaret worked at Micro Switch for 27 years retiring in 1974. She was a...
C Dale Bennehoff
May 31, 2011
Calvin Dale Bennehoff 86, of Rockford passed away Tuesday, May 31, 2011 at Rockford Memorial Hospital after suffering a stroke. Born December 3, 1924 in Rock Grove Township he was the son of Claire and Anna (Sweger) Bennehoff. He was a 1942 Dakota High School graduate. On October 5, 1946 he married Ruth A. Schubert in Stockton. Dale was a...
Lester B Roach Jr
May 26, 2011
Baileyville Lester B. Roach Jr., 80, of Baileyville, died Thursday, May 26, 2011, at Stephenson Nursing Center.
Dorothy A Wagner
May 25, 2011
Freeport Dorothy A. Wagner, 87, of Freeport, died Wednesday, May 25, 2011, at Lena Living Center in Lena. Born December 3, 1923 she was the daughter of Arthur and Watry Stoltzman. Dorothy married Rex W. Wagner August 16, 1942 and he died October 25, 1989. Dorothy worked for Economy Insurance for more than 30 years. She was a member of...
Richard G Slamp
May 23, 2011
Richard G. Slamp, 69, of Nora formerly of Davis died Monday May 23, 2011 at Stephenson Nursing Center Freeport. Born May 4, 1942 at Deaconess Hospital in Freeport he was the son of Kenneth and Bernice (Zimmerman) Slamp. On May 13, 1967 he and Kathryn Koch were united in marriage in Freeport. He was a Veteran of the United States...
Dorothy Barber
May 20, 2011
Dorothy Barber, 73, of Dakota died Friday May 20, 2011 at FHN Memorial Hospital in Freeport. Born July 7, 1937 at Fort Madison, IA, she was the daughter of Doyle and May (Schwartz) Dietsch. Dorothy worked for Shannon Nursing Home, Tri District Ambulance and retired from Private Nursing assistance. She enjoyed spending time with her grandchildren, her flowers and mowing...
Lona P Kniskern
May 17, 2011
Lona P. Kniskern, 76, of Freeport, died Tuesday, May 17, 2011, at FHN Memorial Hospital. Born in Chicago on January 31, 1935, she was the adopted daughter of Helen and Nevin Slamp. She graduated from Freeport Senior High School in 1953, and went on to study at Carroll College in Wisconsin where she met, and married Philip W. Kniskern on...
Clark E Zipse
May 11, 2011
Clark E. Zipse, 89, of Cedarville passed away Wednesday May 11, 2011 under the care of Hospice. Born October 19, 1921 in Freeport he was the son of Clinton and Pearl (Kratzer) Zipse. He and Bernice Gitz were united in marriage on December 20, 1941 in Florence Station. Together side by side they farmed the family farm for over 60years....
Robert V "Bob" Stenback
May 8, 2011
Freeport Robert (Bob) V. Stenback, 88, of Freeport, died Sunday, May 8, 2011 at FHN Memorial Hospital. Born July 24, 1922 in Omaha, Nebraska he was the son of Urho Fred and Sara Ida (Denny) Stenback. He married Lena K. Kerkhoff December 27, 1941 in Florence Station. Robert was an electrician for 6 years with the Henny Motor Company and...
Kathryn Jane Scheider
May 4, 2011
Kathryn Jane Scheider, 85, formerly of Orangeville and a recent Oakley Court resident, died Wednesday May 4, 2011 at Manor Court of Liberty Village Freeport. Born December 6, 1925 in Freeport she was the daughter of Charles Washburn and Susan Caroline (Lloyd) Burington. Kathryn was a 1943 graduate of Orangeville High School and the Deaconess School of Nursing in 1947....
Martin L Sager
May 1, 2011
Freeport Martin L. Sager, 77, of Freeport, died, Sunday, May 1, 2011, at FHN Memorial Hospital. Born September 25, 1933 in Freeport he was the son of Charles and Clara (Herbig) Sager. He married Pauline Osbourne January 14, 1961. Martin worked for Modern Plating 25 years retiring in 1998. He was a member of Church of Latter-Day Saints. Surviving is...
William Richard Breeze
Apr 29, 2011
Janesville, Wisconsin William "Billy" Richard Breeze, 45, of Janesville, Wisconsin, formerly of Freeport, died Friday, April 29, 2011 in Janesville, Wisconsin. Born August 18, 1965 in Freeport he was the son of Gary Breeze and Nancy Thompson. Billy formerly worked in Janesville, Wisconsin for Sears and Monterey Mills. Surviving is his mother, Nancy Thompson of Cedarville; his father, Gary (Ann)...
Marjorie Meighan Gustafson
Apr 28, 2011
Freeport Marjorie Meighan Gustafson, 88, of Freeport, died Thursday, April 28, 2011 at Stephenson Nursing Center. Born December 21, 1922 in rural Lena she was the daughter of Emil and Florence (McLain) Mellentine. Marjorie married James Meighan on December 30, 1939. Her life with James was farming where she discovered her love for flowers and plants. James died February 20,...
Eva Mae Suess
Apr 22, 2011
Freeport Eva Mae Suess, 93, of Freeport, died Friday, April 22, 2011 at Provena St. Joseph. Born July 18, 1917 in George, Iowa she was the daughter Henry and Hannah (Greenfield) Willemssen. She married Alvin Suess October 23, 1939 in Parkesburg, Iowa and he preceded her in death February 16, 2006. She is survived by three daughters Neva (Don) Tempel...
Judy Ann Redfearn
Apr 22, 2011
Cedarville Judy Ann Redfearn, 66, of Cedarville, died Friday, April 22, 2011, at her home. Born June 2, 1944 in Freeport she was the daughter of Clark and Bernice (Gitz) Zipse. She married Stephen C. Redfearn January 5, 1973 in Cedarville and he preceded her in death October 2, 2010. Judy was a local hairdresser for many years. An avid...
