Ronald E Hawley
May 25, 2009
Born September 15, 1920 in Milwaukee, WI, he was the son of Irving and Irene Hawley. On May 5, 1945 he married June Tavenner in Freeport, IL.
Edna L Zimmerman
May 24, 2009
Edna Anna Louise Zimmerman of Davis, IL, passed away Sunday, May 24, 2009 at age 92. She was born June 10, 1916 in rural Davis to John & Anna Louise (Benning) Fiene, graduated from Dakota High School in the class of 1934, married Russell C. Zimmerman Nov. 1, 1936 in Stockton, IL and resided in Davis all her life. Edna...
Ja'Leigha Dawn Wenger
May 20, 2009
Freeport: Ja'Leigha D. Wenger infant daughter of Amanda Wenger and Julius Williamson died Wednesday May 20, 2009 at her home. Born March 9, 2009 in Freeport. She is survived by her Mother and Father; 1 sister, Julyssa Williamson of Freeport; Maternal Grandparents, Danny and Dawn Wenger of Freeport; Paternal Grandparents, Kimberly Williamson of Freeport and Henry Allen of Freeport; Maternal...
Florence E Cichon
May 19, 2009
Florence's always smiling eyes slowly faded on Tuesday as she began her journey to see her beloved husband of nearly fifty years, Edward, who preceded her. They were married October 7, 1955 in Chicago, bought a small farm and they never looked back. She loved being in the country and all that it held for her. Forever in the kitchen...
Brynn A Wells
May 17, 2009
Brynn Alexandra Wells, 81/2 months passed away Sunday May 17, 2009 at the Hospice Care of Fitchburg in Madison. Born August 24, 2008 she was the daughter of Michael and Megan (Baker) Wells. She is survived by her parents of Freeport, grandparents Tom and Marcia Wells of Freeport, Randy Baker of Orangeville, Sally Baker of Lena; uncle Matt (Heather Johnson)...
David L Meyer
May 16, 2009
David L. Meyer, 60, of Freeport, died Saturday, May 16, 2009, at University Hospital in Madison, Wisconsin. Born February 6, 1949 he was the son of Leo F. and Helen A. (Davis) Meyer. He married Tina Reuber May 30, 1974 in Monroe, Wis. and she died November 3, 2000. Dave worked at Anchor Harvey for 25+ years and then left...
Ruth I Spangler
May 14, 2009
Ruth I Spangler, 89, of Freeport, died Thursday, May 14, 2009, at Provena St. Joseph Nursing Center. Born September 3, 1919 in Pearl City she was the daughter of Edward W. and Anna Mae (Noller) Uecker. She married Walter Spangler December 25, 1937 and he died July 13, 1992. Surviving are 2 sons, Robert (Donna) Spangler of Freeport, Larry (Judy)...
Leland C Schaible
May 13, 2009
Leland C. Schaible, 80, of Freeport, died Wednesday, May 13, 2009 at the home of his daughter in West Lake Village. Born July 15, 1928 in Hanover he was the son of Melvin L. and Etta K. (Chapman) Schaible. He married Deanna DeCursio March 29, 1957 and she preceded him in death. He married Edith Lilies June 10, 1967 and...
Amy F Coleman
May 8, 2009
Amy F. Coleman, 101, formerly of Rock City, died Friday, May 8, 2009 at Provena St. Joseph Center, Freeport. Born June 30, 1907 in Stephenson County she was the daughter of Fred and Cora (McCauley) Kramer. She married Eden L. Coleman March 16, 1935 at Davis. He preceded her in death March 7, 1987. A 1924 graduate of Freeport High...
Virgil D Hocraffer
May 5, 2009
Freeport Virgil D. Hocraffer, 79, of Freeport, died Tuesday, May 5, 2009, at his home, after a brief battle with cancer. Born September 24, 1929 in Sterling he was the son of Owen A. and Helen L. (Fletcher) Hocraffer. He married Barbara Lindbeck and she preceded him in death. He married Marlene Williams October 5, 1957 in Stockton. He received...
Lois A Bryant
Apr 27, 2009
Lois A Bryant, 72, of Freeport, died Monday, April 27, 2009, at FHN Memorial Hospital. Born January 14, 1937 in Mt. Carroll she was the daughter of Charles and Edith (Bere) Vincent. She married Walter L. Bryant Sr. on June 15, 1967 and he died April 24, 2009 in Freeport. She was a member of Immanuel Lutheran Church. Surviving are...
Marilyn J Stiegler
Apr 26, 2009
Marilyn J. Stiegler, 82 formerly of Davis died Sunday April 26, 2009 at the Woods Crossing Care Center in Brodhead. Born June 16, 1926 in Rockford she was the daughter of Harry and Louetta Ross. She and John W. Stiegler were married Nov. 16, 1946 in Rockford. He preceded her in death on April 28, 1999. She worked at the...
Walter L Bryant Sr
Apr 24, 2009
Walter L. Bryant Sr., 75, of Freeport, died Friday, April 24, 2009, at FHN Memorial Hospital. Born February 4, 1934 in Hollingsworth, Missouri he was the son of Oscar and Maybell Bryant. He married Lois a Vincent June 15, 1967 and she died April 27, 2009. Walter was an Oil Worker in Kansas and worked at Burgess Battery in Freeport....
John R Cable
Apr 24, 2009
John R. Cable, 82, of Freeport, died Friday, April 24, 2009, at his home. Born December 14, 1926 in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma he was the son of Beatty and Leatha (Laging) Cable. He married Nadine Matthews May 6, 1949 in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma. He attended Louisiana State University for one year of basic engineering and the University of Oklahoma, at...
Marianna F Mellnick
Apr 19, 2009
Marianna F. Mellnick, 92, of Freeport died Sunday, April 19, 2009, at Stephenson Nursing Center. Born Jan. 15, 1917, in Spencer, Iowa, she was the daughter of Frank and Ida (Bast) Hawn. She married Charles H. Mellnick July 4, 1940, in Freeport. He died Feb. 19, 1968. Marianna was employed by Dr. Stickle, Fannie May Candy Co., Sandford & Zartman...
Louis Elwood
Apr 17, 2009
Louis Elwood, 83, was born January 19, 1926 in Detroit, Michigan to Mattie Brown. He left this world on April 17, 2009 after he fought a courageous 1 year 5 month battle to recover from severe injuries sustained in a November 2007 car accident in Louisiana. He joined the Navy at an early age and served in World War II....
Donald E Lizer
Apr 16, 2009
Donald E. Lizer, 86, of Freeport, passed away Thursday, April 16, 2009 at Rockford Memorial Hospital in Rockford. Born March 4, 1923 in Seward, he was the son of James and Marie (Moth) Lizer. He married Marietta Brydson on June 29, 1947 in Freeport; she passed away December 6, 2002. He was a World War II U.S. Army Veteran. Donald...
Lorraine L Dodson
Apr 14, 2009
Lorraine L. Dodson, 81, of Freeport, died Tuesday, April 14, 2009, at her home. Born July 29, 1927 in Freeport she was the daughter of Frank and Ethel (Stearns) Brown. She married Harry C. Dodson August 30, 1946 in Freeport. Lorraine loved flowers, cooking, and especially enjoyed summers at her cottage in Wisconsin. Surviving are her husband, Harry; her children,...
Daniel M Schaffer
Apr 10, 2009
Daniel M. Schaffer, 95, of Freeport, died Friday, April 10, 2009, at Provena St. Joseph Nursing Center. Born July 22, 1913 in Elkton, South Dakota, he was the son of Herman and Anna (Timm) Schaffer. He married Dorothy Howard June 20, 1936, in Elkton. He owned and operated a John Deere implement business in Elkton for 42 years. Daniel was...
Virgil L Bowers
Apr 9, 2009
Freeport Virgil L. Bowers, 81, of Freeport, died Thursday, April 9, 2009, at Stephenson Nursing Center. Born May 31, 1927 in Freeport he was the son of Lloyd H. and Mable C. (Lichtenberger) Bowers. He married Mary Elizabeth (Betty) Dunn August 6, 1949 and she died in 1979. Virgil served in the US Navy from 1945 through 1946. He worked...
