George H Gerloff
Oct 28, 2003
Freeport-George Henry "Hank" Gerloff, 75. of Freeport, died Tuesday, October 28, 2003 at Alden Alma Nelson in Rockford. Born October 31, 1927 in Freeport he was the son of William and Elizabeth (Heckersmiller) Gerloff. A World War II veteran he was retired from Gills Disposal. He enjoyed fishing and hunting. Surviving are his children, Roger (Rita) Gerloff Sr. of Roscoe;...
Anna P Kasten
Oct 22, 2003
Freeport-Anna Pauline Kasten, 98, of Freeport, died Wednesday October 22, 2003 at Parkview Home. Born July 20, 1905 in Krakow, Austria she was the daughter of Bernard and Anna (Labzik) Badura. She married Lester H. Kasten on October 20, 1926 and he died December 20, 1992. A life long member and past Treasurer of St. John United Church of Christ...
Eldora E Schneider Mrs
Oct 19, 2003
Freeport-Eldora E. Schneider, 97, of Freeport, died Sunday October 19, 2003 at Freeport Rehabilitation and Care Center. Born February 8, 1906 in Winona, Minnesota she was the daughter of Henry and Wilhemina Rieck. She married Walter E. Schneider June 1, 1929 in Winona, Minnesota and he died August 7, 1993 after 64 years of marriage. She was the oldest member...
Gerald A Brubaker
Oct 13, 2003
Freeport-Gerald A. Brubaker, 69, of Freeport, died Monday October 13, 2003 at his home. Born April 3, 1934 in Freeport he was the son of Robert and Beatrice (Downing) Brubaker Sr. He worked for Micro Switch Company for 35 years retiring in 1989. His memberships include Trinity United Methodist Church, Stephenson County Antique Engine Club, and the Friends Forever Humane...
Cecelia A Kritser
Oct 10, 2003
Freeport-Cecelia A. Kritser, 92, of Freeport, died Friday, October 10, 2003, at the Stephenson Nursing Center. Born February 11, 1911 in Crystal Falls, MI she was the daughter of Louis and Anna (Liptak) Krempasky. She married Chester Witters Jr. and he died in 1949. She married Edgar A. Kritser on January 10, 1951 in Freeport and he preceded her in...
Mildred A Chambers Mrs
Oct 8, 2003
Freeport-Mildred A Chambers, 95, of Freeport, died Wednesday, October 8, 2003 at Freeport Memorial Hospital. Born July 6, 1908 in Putnum she was the daughter of Beldon and Mary (Williams) Long. She married George J. Finnegan on June 24, 1932 and he preceded her in death. She married Donald H. Chambers September 30, 1964 and he preceded her in death....
Kenneth M Dilly Mr
Oct 5, 2003
Rockford-Kenneth M. Dilly, 98, of Rockford, formerly of Freeport, died Sunday October 5, 2003 at Alpine Fireside Health Center in Rockford. Born January 26, 1905 in Ridott he was the son of Adam and Emma (Long) Dilly. He married Grace B. Siemens August 18, 1936 and she died August 29, 2002. He attended Browns Business College. He worked at Burgess...
Norma Jean Wahler Ms
Sep 30, 2003
Freeport: Norma Jean Wahler, 76, died Tuesday September 30, 2003 at Rockford Memorial Hospital due to a sudden illness. Norma Jean was an Operator for the Northwestern Telephone Company for 39 ½ years. She was member of Grace Episcopal Church and she enjoyed traveling with her friends, visiting many places in the United States. She also enjoyed socializing with her...
Walter W Weier
Sep 28, 2003
Freeport-Walter W. Weier, 90, of Freeport, died Sunday September 28, 2003, at Freeport Memorial Hospital. Born August 26, 1913 in Freeport he was the son of Henry and Wilemina (Jonas) Weier. He married Emma M. Ruthe April 27, 1935 in Galena. He worked at Modern Plating for 37 years retiring in 1977. He then worked for the Stephenson County Senior...
Helena Solowjow Mrs
Sep 17, 2003
FREEPORT -- Helena Solowjow 90, of Freeport, went to be with the Lord on Wednesday, September 17, 2003, at the Lena Nursing Home with family at her side.
Mary V Carpenter Mrs
Sep 17, 2003
Freeport-Mary V. Carpenter, 99, of Freeport, died Wednesday September 17, 2003 at the Freeport Rehabilitation & Health Care Center. Born October 21, 1903 in Lena she was the daughter of Harvey and Anna (Heise) Pilson. On April 26, 1933 Mary and Frank Carpenter were married in Chicago. Frank died October 4, 1980. She worked at the Mrizek Bakery, the only...
Joyce Coons Ms
Sep 12, 2003
Warren- Joyce Coons, 77, of Warren, passed away surrounded by her loving family on Friday, September 12, 2003 at the Lena Nursing Center in Lena. Born in Wisconsin, her parents were Frank and Emma (Nickel) Haeft. She is survived by two daughters, Dena Gale (Pierce) Shannon of St. Charles and Candice (Robert) Becke of Eleroy; three grandchildren, Jaycen (Jennifer) Burmeister,...
C Leslie "Les" Wagner Mr
Sep 9, 2003
Freeport-C. Leslie "Les" Wagner, 87, of Freeport, died Tuesday, September 9, 2003 in Menifee, California. Born June 29, 1916 in Dakota he was the son of Charles V. and Sarah (Lapp) Wagner. He married Racheal Fink January 16, 1943 in Kahaka, Missouri. He was a milk hauler for 22 years, then a machinist for Mechanical Universal Joint, and then worked...
Gene W Babcock Mr
Sep 7, 2003
Freeport-Gene W. Babcock, 74, of Freeport, died Sunday September 7, 2003, at the Provena St. Joseph Nursing Center in Freeport. Born December 17, 1928 in Lena he was the son of Eber and Elta (Staver) Babcock. He married Marion Long July 16, 1955 and she died January 7, 1997. He worked at Twin Disc in Rockford for 32 years. An...
Anton "Tony" Rose Mr
Sep 6, 2003
Freeport-Anton "Tony" Rose, 67, of Freeport, died Saturday September 6, 2003 at Freeport Memorial Hospital after a long illness. Born September 29, 1935 in Lone Rock Twp, Wisconsin he was the son of Anton and Winnie (Rulsted) Rose Sr. He married Betty Roach October 20, 1956 in Freeport. He worked a Jacobs Cooperage Company in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, Inner City Box...
Donna M Dickinson Ms
Aug 31, 2003
Mesa, Arizona- Donna M. Dickinson, 48, of Mesa, formerly of Freeport, went home to be with the Lord, Sunday August 31, 2003 at the Banner Gardens Hospice in Mesa, Arizona. Born January 18, 1955 in Freeport she was the daughter of Ronald and Eileen (Hull) Dickinson. She worked for Honeywell Micro Switch in Freeport but also for Motorola and A.B.B....
Kenneth J Williams Mr
Aug 31, 2003
Freeport-Kenneth J. Williams, 92, of Freeport, died Sunday August 31, 2003 in his home after a long illness. For many years he worked as a butcher at the Phil Mallory meat market known as Chicago Market. He later retired from School District #145 after 18 years of service. Born June 5, 1911 in Freeport he was the son of Arthur...
Jeanette K Munz Ms
Aug 22, 2003
Freeport-Jeanette K. Munz, 83, of Freeport, died peacefully and went to be with the Lord, Friday, August 22, 2003, at the Freeport Manor Nursing Center. Born May 3, 1920 in Freeport she was the daughter of George and Helen (Hahn) Morrison. She worked at Micro Switch Company retiring in 1985. She was a member of Bethany United Church of Christ....
Mae Riggle Ms
Aug 17, 2003
Rockford-Mae Riggle, 79, of Rockford, formerly of Freeport, died Sunday August 17, 2003, peacefully, at St. Anthony Medical Center in Rockford surrounded by her family after a short illness. Born March 4, 1924 in Freeport she was the daughter of Oliver and Florence (Kohl) Fluegel. She was retired from Valspar in Rockford. She was a member of Business & Professional...
Carolyn J Aurand Mrs
Aug 11, 2003
Freeport-Carolyn J. Aurand, 65, of Freeport, died Monday August 11, 2003 at the Stephenson Nursing Center. Born March 5, 1938 in Freeport she was the daughter of Raymond and Barbara (Brubaker) Lutz. She worked at Micro Switch Company in Warren for ten years. Surviving are her former husband, Edward Feiler Sr. of Mountain Home, Arkansas, and her former husband and...