Glenn A. Ditsworth
Feb 1, 2025
Glenn A. Ditsworth, age 94 of Freeport, IL, passed away at Manor Court in Freeport on Saturday, February 1, 2025. He was born March 26, 1930; the son of the late Howard and Alice (Blair) Ditsworth. Glenn was a 1948 graduate of Warren High School where he played on the football team. He married Ruth Deyo on October 23,...
Carla Evelyn Klein
Jan 30, 2025
Carla Evelyn (Tuomikoski) Klein (3/7/1959 to 1/30/2025)
Carla was born in Oconomowoc, WI, March 7, 1959. She grew up in Calumet, MI, where she met her husband, David Klein. They were married in August, 1979 and moved to Freeport, IL, where they would raise their family. She worked in mental health, public health, and advocacy...
Cecil F. Haas
Jan 26, 2025
Cecil F. Haas, age 82 of Freeport, IL, passed away on Sunday, January 26, 2025 at the VA Hospital in Madison, WI. He was born on February 13, 1942 in Spring Valley, IL; the son of the late Leo and Gladys (Bloyer) Haas. He graduated from Freeport High School. Cecil served in both the United States Navy and Army....
Jay Nevenhoven
Jan 25, 2025
Jay Nevenhoven, age 91 of Baileyville, IL, passed away at home on Sunday, January 25, 2025. He was born on April 9, 1933; the son of the late Henry and Florence Jean (VanMater) Nevenhoven. He attended Forreston High School. Jay married Delores Lawson on May 11, 1957.
He was the boiler-man at MicroSwitch for 42 years. Jay...
Carl E. Ward, Jr.
Jan 25, 2025
Carl E. Ward, Jr., age 65 of Loran, IL, passed away on Saturday, January 25, 2025. He was born June 21, 1959; the son of the late Carl and Dolores (Winnie) Ward, Sr.
He is survived by his daughter, Jamie (Jason) Emmert of Dixon, IL; grandchildren, Colton and Isabel; and sisters, Carol Boan of Ridott, IL and...
Linda L. Jones
Jan 25, 2025
Linda L. Jones passed away Saturday, January 25, 2025 at Stephenson Nursing Center, after a courageous, life long battle with Rheumatoid Arthritis and Cancer. Linda was born September 26, 1951 in Freeport to Helen (Longamore) and Leroy Thorn. She married John Jones June 27, 1970 in Rock Grove. She worked at Micro Switch- Honeywell for over 25 years.
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Deborah Kay Moore
Jan 24, 2025
Deborah Moore, age 72 entered into her heavenly rest on January 24, 2025 in Freeport, IL. Deborah was born in Kewanee, IL; the daughter of Christine Warden and Carlton Baker.
Deborah dedicated her life to serving her family, friends, and church. Deborah was a member of Faith Center Freeport, where she faithfully served. During her ministry she...
Kenneth A. Koester
Jan 22, 2025
Freeport – Kenneth A. Koester, 65 of Freeport passed away unexpectedly at home on January 22, 2025. He was born April 25, 1959 in Freeport to Bernard and Dolores (Stadel) Koester. He worked at Titan Tire for 40 years and recently retired.
He enjoyed playing Euchre for hours, watching his grandson play football and helping family and...
Robert Terry
Jan 20, 2025
Robert E. Terry (Bob), 73 of Winnebago, IL passed away at this home surrounded by family at his side on January 20, 2025. He was born July 24, 1951 in Lafayette, IN.
Bob resided in Freeport, IL as well. He was very well known, outgoing, would help anyone and was a workaholic. Bob retired from Kelly Springfield...
Eldora "Tazzy" Christ
Jan 17, 2025
Eldora "Tazzy" Christ, age 88 of Freeport, IL, passed away on Friday, January 17, 2025 at Ascension St. Joseph Nursing Home in Freeport. She was born July 2, 1936; the daughter of the late Frederick and Hilda (Davis) Grundall. She was a graduate of Freeport High School. Tazzy married Emmanuel "Mike" Christ on October 10, 1960; he passed on...
Susan L. Shelby
Jan 14, 2025
Davis, IL Susan L. (Sue) Shelby, 67 of Davis, Illinois passed away at SSM Monroe Hospital, Monroe Wisconsin on January 14, 2025.
Born freeport 3/13/57 to Samuel and Donna (Stewart) Ostendorf. She graduated from Le-Win High School in 1975. She worked at WalMart in Monroe for a number of years. She enjoyed garage sales, joy rides, and...
Kaitlin E. Gomez
Jan 14, 2025
Kaitlin Elizabeth Gomez died unexpectedly on Tuesday, January 14, 2025. She was 29 years old. The family is deeply saddened and shocked by her sudden death.
Kaitlin was born on March 31, 1995 in DeKalb, IL. She grew up in Rock City, IL the youngest of three children. She went to school through 9th grade at Dakota...
Kathryn E. Scudder
Jan 13, 2025
Freeport – Kathryn E. Scudder, 89 of Freeport passed away peacefully on January 13, 2025 at Walnut Acres, Freeport. She was born December 21, 1935 in Freeport to the late Oliver and Iona (Furst) Walters.
Through the years she worked at Micro Switch and was a waitress in the Freeport area. She enjoyed bowling, playing cards and...
Eric W. Beckmeier
Jan 11, 2025
Rock City – Eric W. Beckmeier, 55 of Rock City passed away on January 11, 2025 at UW Madison, WI after a brief illness. Born, April 5, 1969 in Rockford, Illinois to Wayne and Karen (Nyman) Beckmeier. He graduated from Dakota High School in 1987. He married Karlene Williams-Bolen on December 11, 2004 and together they built a life...
Nita M. Foley
Dec 30, 2024
⭐️NITA MARIE VANCE BANKSON CASEY FOLEY⭐️
11.20.1952~12.30.2024
Born in Harvard, Illinois to
Richard "Dick" Vance and
Jeanette Ellen Stedman Sweatman Vance O'brien. Proud Little sister of Richard "Rick" Vance and forever big sister to Patricia Ann Vance Dipasquale. Nita was married a couple of times and had 4 children,
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Sharon E. Kappes
Dec 30, 2024
Sharon E. Kappes, age 81 of Freeport, IL, passed away at the Lena Living Center in Lena, IL on Monday, December 30, 2024. She was born November 15, 1943 in McConnell, IL; the daughter of the late Clifford and Beulah (Kuhlemeyer) Black. She was a 1961 graduate of Orangeville High School. Sharon went on to the University of Madison...
John Thomas
Dec 30, 2024
John Thomas was born July 11, 1932, to the parents of John Manuel Thomas and Mammie Lee (Britton) Thomas. John peacefully went home to be with his Lord and Savior on December 30, 2024, at the Serenity House in Oregon, Il surrounded by his wife and dear friends.
John was a lifelong truck driver that traveled the...
Doris J. Zettle
Dec 28, 2024
Doris J. Zettle, age 83 of Freeport, IL, passed away at FHN Memorial Hospital in Freeport on Saturday, December 28, 2024. She was born June 17, 1941 in Detroit, MI; the daughter of the late A.C. and Germaine (Benoit) Moss. She married Earl Zettle; he passed away on July 22, 2000.
Doris retired from MicroSwitch. She enjoyed...
Audrey A. Stees
Dec 25, 2024
Freeport – Audrey A. Stees, 92 of Freeport passed away peacefully at Parkview Home on December 25, 2024. Born August 5, 1932, the daughter of Carl and Adelaide Andres. She attended Peoria High School, Bradley University and graduated from Western Illinois University. She married Arthur R. Stees, Jr. on July 25, 1953 and they moved to Gettysburg, Pennsylvania.
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Larelle C. Risley
Dec 23, 2024
Larelle Risley, 74, formerly of Ozark, MO passed away on Monday, December 23, 2024 at the Lena Living Center. She was born on October 22, 1950 to the late Edgar and Marie Schoonhoven. She grew up in the Shannon, Il area and graduated from Shannon High School. She married Paul Risley and has one son, Anthony Risley.
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