Robert W Riley
Jan 10, 2009
Robert W. Riley, 84, of Freeport, died Saturday, January 10, 2009, at FHN Memorial Hospital. Born September 15, 1924 in Kell, Illinois he was the son of James and Edna (Beasley) Riley. He married Edith Erdmier November 7, 1953 in Shannon. Robert was a World War II U.S. Army veteran. He worked 43 years at Kable Printing in Mt. Morris....
David A Daughenbaugh Sr
Jan 9, 2009
David A. Daughenbaugh, Sr. 68, of Belvidere, IL died peacefully, Friday afternoon, January 9, 2009 in his home surrounded by his loving family. David was born February 18, 1940 in Freeport, Illinois the son of Glenn F. and Mildred E. (Zopf) Daughenbaugh. He graduated from Freeport High School in 1958 and served our country in the US Army from 1960...
Lester Eugene Snyder
Jan 9, 2009
Overland Park, Kansas Lester Eugene Snyder, 82, of Overland Park, Kansas, formerly of Freeport, passed away Friday, January 9, 2009, at Kansas City Hospice House in Kansas City, Missouri. Born November 25, 1926 in Freeport he was the son of Albert J. and Lura (Beidler) Snyder. He married Darlene Lorraine Knodle December 11, 1946. He was a Navy Veteran of...
Nelson P "Bud" Ruthe
Jan 7, 2009
Nelson "Bud" P. Ruthe, 93, of Freeport, died Wednesday January 7, 2009 at his home. Born December 12, 1915 in Freeport he was the son of William F. and Edith (Patterson) Ruthe. On December 31, 1938 he married Mable M. Klosa and she died in March of 1981. He married Marilyn Heilman on April 17, 1982. "Bud" worked for Micro...
Janice L Goodrich
Jan 7, 2009
Dakota: Janice L. Goodrich, 65, died Wednesday January 7, 2009 surrounded by her family at FHN Memorial Hospital. Born June 17, 1943 in Freeport she was the daughter of Roy and Carol (Cone) Harvey. On September 7, 1963 she married Gene Goodrich in Freeport. Janice drove school bus for the Dakota School district for over 28 years she also was...
Gerry A Rutter
Jan 5, 2009
Gerry A. Rutter, 81, of Freeport, died Monday, January 5, 2009 at FHN Memorial Hospital. Born September 14, 1927 in Kansas City, Missouri she was the daughter of S. Bryson and Ruth (Abbey) Ayres. She married Royce E. Rutter August 1, 1947 and he died June 19, 2005. Gerry worked at FHM Memorial Hospital for 24 years retiring in 1992...
Betty J Folk
Dec 28, 2008
Betty J. Folk, 84, of Rock City died peacefully Sunday December 28, 2008 at her home. Born March 5, 1924 on her family farm in rural Rock City she was the daughter of Clyde and Selma (Kloepping) Fluegel. She and William L. Folk were married July 12, 1947 at Freeport and he preceded her in death September 19, 1977. She...
Patricia G Hendrickson
Dec 24, 2008
Patricia G. Hendrickson, 66, of Freeport, died Wednesday, December 24, 2008, at Rockford Memorial Hospital. Born July 20, 1942 in Beatrice, Nebraska she was the daughter of Andrew and Margaret (Oswalt) Schild. She married Robert C. Hendrickson July 2, 1961 at Argyle United Methodist Church in Argyle, Wisconsin. Pat worked at Crum & Forster Insurance Company, Economy Insurance Company, but...
Dixxie L Diddens
Dec 24, 2008
Dixie L. Diddens, 74, of Freeport, died Wednesday, December 24, 2008, at FHN Memorial Hospital. Born July 15, 1934 in Freeport she was the daughter of Chester and Florence (Bolender) Marcum. She married Wayne E. Diddens Sr. May 2, 1954. Dixie worked at Micro Switch for 30 years. She was a member of Trinity United Methodist Church. Surviving is her...
Ruth Marie Goembel
Dec 23, 2008
Ruth Goembel, 95, passed away after a short illness on Tuesday, Dec. 23, 2008, at Parkview Home in Freeport. She was able to live independently until the last 2 months. She was born Oct. 1, 1913, in Dayton, Ohio, to Leslie Earl and Mabel (Kemerer) Lewis. The family moved to Chicago when she was 6. After high school she attended...
Marjorie I Labudde
Dec 22, 2008
Marjorie I. LaBudde, 86, of Freeport, died Monday, December 22, 2008, at the University Hospital in Madison, Wisconsin. Born January 17, 1922 in Ogle County she was the daughter of Clifford and Lillian (Martens) Erdman. She married Karl E. LaBudde November 5, 1942. She worked at Burgess Battery for 25 years. Her memberships include Trinity United Methodist Church, United Methodist...
Norman J Janicke
Dec 16, 2008
Freeport Norman J. Janicke, 71, of Freeport, died Tuesday, December 16, 2008, at FHN Memorial Hospital. Born April 13, 1937 in Freeport he was the son of Emil and Evelyn (Wilson) Janicke. Norman worked at the Kelly Springfield Tire Company for over 30 years until his retirement. He was a member of Richland Free Methodist Church and served as president...
Mabel Drake
Dec 16, 2008
Mabel Drake, 87, of Freeport, died Tuesday, December 16, 2008, at Freeport Rehabilitation & Health Care Center. Born March 11, 1921 in Forreston she was the daughter of Henry and Nancy (Buskhol) Krum. She married Gerald Drake October 11, 1941 in Missouri and he preceded her in death in 1980. Mabel worked at Spurgeons and Grants Department Stores. She was...
Betty J Baker
Dec 11, 2008
Freeport Betty J. Baker, 82, of Freeport, died Thursday, December 11, 2008, at her daughter's home in Freeport. Born April 26, 1926 in Platteville, Wisconsin she was the daughter of LeRoy and Winifred (Hull) Kamps. She married Estil L. Baker April 29, 1972 and he preceded her in death. Betty worked at Burgess Battery 25 years retiring in 1978. She...
Teresa A Brown
Dec 9, 2008
Freeport Teresa A. Brown, 46, of Freeport, died Tuesday, December 9, 2008, at her home. Born July 19, 1962 in Freeport she was the daughter of Gary and Marilyn (Beidler) Gastmann. She married David S. Brown. Teresa worked at Sullivans in Freeport. Surviving are her mother, Marilyn (Lyle) Cummins of Freeport; 2 sons, Brent Cauthen of Freeport and Chad Leachman...
Marion R Fluegel
Dec 8, 2008
Freeport Marion R. Fluegel, 83, of Freeport, died Monday, December 8, 2008, at her home. Born May 19, 1925 in Freeport she was the daughter of Walter and Gertrude Adams. She married Harold Oliver Fluegel February 11, 1945 and he died March 25, 1997. Marion helped her husband on their farm. She was a member of Lena Salem United Church...
Ruby I Levin
Dec 8, 2008
Ruby I Levin, 78, of Freeport, died Monday, December 8, 2008, at Parkview Home. Born April 17, 1930 in Augusta, Georgia she was the daughter of Felder and Dora (Hyler) Kirkland. She married Bill Levin June 14, 1948 and he preceded her in death. She worked at Honeywell for 28 years retiring in 1988. Surviving is her son, Steve C....
Warren W Swank
Dec 2, 2008
Freeport: Warren W. Swank, 93 of Freeport died Tuesday December 2, 2008 at his home. Born March 11, 1915 in Michigan he was the son of Jay and Ruth (Virgil) Swank. On May 5, 1943 he married Jesse Cooper and she preceded him in death in 1985. Warren was a auto mechanic at Meyers Ford until his retirement in the...
Verla E Kleckler
Dec 2, 2008
Freeport Verla E. Kleckler, 93, of Freeport, died Tuesday, December 2, 2008, at FHN Memorial Hospital. Born February 26, 1915 in Monticello, Wisconsin she was the daughter of William and Sadie (Schaefer) Champion. She married Leroy R. Kleckler and he preceded her in death December 17, 1983. Verla worked for Burgess Battery and Honeywell. Surviving are three daughters, Judy L....
