Obituary Listing

Dec 7, 2023

LaVonne Ann Slama of Freeport passed away peacefully at Parkview on Thursday December 7, 2023. She was born to Herman and Viola (Christopherson) Jacobson on February 27, 1940, in Whitehall, WI.  She grew up with her three sisters, LueAnn, Louise, and Lenore, on the family farm near Pleasantville, WI.  LaVonne would attend the one room North Branch schoolhouse and...

Dec 2, 2023

Freeport – Pauline R. Leu, 86 of Freeport passed away peacefully at her home.

She was a loving Wife, Mother, Grandmother, Sister and Aunt.  She loved spending time with all her family. In recent years she enjoyed painting on canvas. crocheting and trips to the casino. She and Richard Leu were married on October 7, 1967 in...

Nov 30, 2023

Margaret Grace Richardson

December 6, 1943 – November 30, 2023

Margaret Grace Richardson was born on December 6, 1943 to James and Phyllis "Molly" (Heath) Cowling in Totnes, an ancient town at the head of the River Dart, in Devon County, UK. She died at home overlooking Yellow Creek on November 30, 2023, in Freeport,...

Nov 28, 2023

William "Bill" A. Frye, 74, of German Valley, IL passed away on November 28, 2023. He was born in Dixon, IL on September 7, 1949 to William R. Frye and Edythe E. (Webster) Frye. Bill graduated from Freeport Sr. High School in 1968. He worked at Bachrodt Auto in Freeport, IL for several years after high school while continuing...

Nov 20, 2023

Betty Lorraine Lorfeld, born 9-18-1936 in Monroe, Wisconsin, passed away peacefully surrounded by family on November 20.

Betty's life was adorned with the beauty of various passions including: animals, scrapbooking, spending time with her grandchildren, volunteering her time with Northern Illinois Hospice, and listening to John Denver.

Among her greatest joys were her grandchildren, each...

Nov 19, 2023

James "Jim" Long Sr, age 81, of Dakota passed away Sunday, November 19, 2023. He was born on June 24, 1942 in Cuba City, Wisconsin, the son of Harold and Rita (Schaffer) Long.  James attended Benton Schools. On March 12, 1965 he was united in marriage to Jeneal Anschutz in Darlington, Wisconsin. James and Jeneal resided in Dakota, IL...

Nov 18, 2023

Freeport - Joseph S. Cannova of Freeport, IL passed away peacefully Saturday, November 18, 2023 at age 79. He was born May 5, 1944 to the late Vincent and Marie (Puccio) Cannova. Joe married an angel June 1, 1963 and shared 58 years of marriage with the late Sandra J. (Boles) Cannova. Together they raised two sons. A carpenter...

Nov 15, 2023

UPDATE: SERVICES rescheduled for April 19th

Freeport – Cynthia C. Kubitz, 83 of Freeport passed away at FHN Memorial Hospital on Wednesday, November 15, 2023 following a brief illness.  She was born on May 21, 1940 in Freeport, IL to the late Robert and Barbara (Burrell) Campbell.  Cynthia graduated from Colorado State University. She married...

Nov 13, 2023

Freeport – Marilyn J. Wirtjes, 93 of Freeport passed away peacefully at Ascension St. Joseph Village of Freeport on November 13, 2023.  Born on June 29, 1930 in Cedarville, IL to the late Glen and Gladys (Chapin) Gift, she was one of 10 children.

After school was finished she held many jobs in a hard – working...

Nov 12, 2023

Freeport – Patricia D. Francone, 63 of Freeport passed away at home on November 12, 2023.  She was born on December 24, 1959 to John and Mary (Boddiger) Lloyd.  After school she spent most of her adult life in Virginia.  She loved raising plants, caring for animals, flower gardening and she was an avid reader.

She is...

Nov 9, 2023

Melvin Neal Runkle, age 77, of Palmer, AK passed away on November 9, 2023.  He was born in Galena, IL to Walter and Esther Runkle.  He is survived by six sons, Ken (Kirsten), Don, Tom, Jon (Joette), Lee (Charlotte) and Roy.  Many Grandchildren and Great Grandchildren.  One of thirteen children with seven surviving siblings, Alberta, Marilyn, Mildred, Richard (Robin),...

Nov 8, 2023

Robert E. Otterstein, 89, of Rock City, IL, passed away at home on Wednesday, November 8, 2023, in the presence of his family caregivers. He was born December 28, 1933, in Green County, WI, on the family farm. Following his graduation from Dakota High School in 1951, Robert enlisted in the U.S. Air Force. As the war in the...

Nov 6, 2023

Stockton – Arnold M. "Jim" Wood 92, passed away on November 6, 2023.  Jim was the youngest of 10 children of Lee and Leota (Cosier) Wood, born at home near Granite Falls, MN, on September 14, 1931.  He went to Parnell No.5 country school near Elkton, SD, and completed his high school in Brookings, SD.

Jim was...

Nov 3, 2023

Dakota – Nancy Jane Weier passed away peacefully in her home on Friday, Nov 3 after a short illness.  Born on September 14, 1943 in Freeport to John and Helen M. (Babcock) Moore.  She graduated from Freeport High School in 1962.  On June 27, 1964 she married Wayne Weier in Freeport and together they built a life and raised...

Nov 1, 2023

Cedarville – Leland A. Wallis, 93 of Cedarville passed away peacefully at home with his family at his side following a short illness.  He was born February 24, 1930 in Freeport to the late Alfred and Elva (DeWall) Wallis.  He attended Freeport Schools and graduated in 1949.  Following High School he went in to the Army and served in...

Oct 30, 2023

Freeport – Johanna M. Finley, 100 formerly of Clinton, Iowa peacefully passed away at Ascension St. Joseph's Village in Freeport, Illinois on Monday, October 30, 2023.  She was born on April 4, 1923 in Ladd, Illinois to the late Frank and Laura (Nanni) Rolando.  After graduating high school, she married James t. Finley on September 26, 1953 in Rockford,...

Oct 30, 2023

Ronald (Ron) Welling, 89, of Freeport, IL, formerly of Davis, IL, passed away on October 30, 2023, at Liberty Village, Freeport, IL.

Born on February 12, 1934, he was the only child of Clifford and Arlene (Meier) Welling. He grew up on the family farm and attended Davis Grade School and Dakota High School. He was a...

Oct 26, 2023

Terry L Pfeiffer, 66, passed away at home on October 26, 2023 in the arms of his wife Susan with his daughter Heather at his side. He was born on 9/2/1957 to Robert and Marjorie (Kohl) Pfeiffer. He married Susan M. Hille on 3/19/1983. He attended Freeport High School through 12th grade and worked for Danfoss through 2014.

Oct 25, 2023

Gabriel "Gabe" Goldsmith, 43, passed away Wednesday, October 25, 2023, from injuries sustained in a car accident.

A decorated Army veteran, Gabe honorably served his country through three tours of duty in Iraq and Afghanistan, achieving the rank of Sergeant (SGT – E5).

Gabe loved being a dad to his only child, Patrick. He treasured...

Oct 22, 2023

Deborah Schreiner, age 69 of Shannon, IL, passed away on Sunday, October 22, 2023 at FHN Memorial Hospital in Freeport, IL. She was born August 6, 1954 in Savanna, IL; the daughter of the late Ralph and Barbara (Blake) Pettera. She was a 1972 graduate of Hanover High School. Deborah was previously married to Richard S. Leitzen and later...