Obituary Listing

Oct 20, 2023

Michelle L. Sherrer, age 50 of Freeport, IL, passed away on Friday, October 20, 2023. She was born August 15, 1973 to Larry Hagemann and Kathy Neuschwander. She was a graduate of Freeport High School. Michelle was previously married to Christopher Sherrer.

She was a loving mother, dedicated to raising her family. Michelle loved animals,...

Oct 20, 2023

Freeport – Zoe E. Holbert, 91 of Freeport passed away on October 20, 2023 at Freeport Manor.  She was born on April 17, 1932 in Freeport to Cecil and Florence (Weckerly) Stephenson.  She married Clarence Holbert on September 9, 1950 at First Lutheran Church and together they built a life.  He died January 16, 2013 at age 81. She...

Oct 17, 2023

Emily Dewey departed this earthly life on October 17, 2023.  She was born on August 16, 1973.  Emily was one of the most selfless women you could ever meet.  Emily fiercely loved and protected those around her and while she had no biological children of her own, she spent her life caring for everyone elses.  From Grace Academy to...

Oct 17, 2023

Freeport – Frederick T. Hooper, 94 of Freeport passed peacefully with his family at his side on Tuesday, October 17th at Ascension Living St. Joseph Village in Freeport.  He was born on November 14, 1928 in Bellevelle, WI to the late Thomas and Mildred (Haskens) Hooper.   He married Carole Samuel on January 9, 1954 in San Franciso, CA and...

Oct 13, 2023

Anna Mae Diffenbaugh , aged 83, passed away on October 13, 2023 at Parkview Home in Freeport, IL.

Born June 15, 1940 in Freeport, she was the daughter of Albert and Clara (Schlamp) Oppold.

She was a 1959 graduate of Aquin High School. She married Donald W. Diffenbaugh on September 10, 1960 in...

Oct 10, 2023

Freeport – Leo M. Vaccaro, 79 of Rural Freeport passed away peacefully at home on October 10, 2023. He was born February 3, 1944 in Savanna, Illinois to Leo and Mary (Williams) Vaccaro. He graduated from Hanover High School.  He served his country in the Air Force from 1966 to 1972.   Leo then moved his family from Oklahoma back...

Oct 9, 2023

William J. Davis, 71, of Freeport, Il passed away at St. Anthony's Hospital in Rockford, Il on October, 9, 2023.

William was born in Freeport, Il on February 24, 1952 to William and Donna Davis. William entered the Airforce after graduating Freeport High School in 1969 serving in Vietnam. He then started his career at Honeywell as...

Oct 8, 2023

Debra (Debbi or Deb) Mick, 69, of Lena, died on Sunday, October 8, 2023 at her home.  Debra was born on July 25, 1954, in Oak Park, Illinois, the daughter of Clarence Dennis and Rosalie Nielsen.  Debra was living with her love, Jeff Reed in Lena, Illinois.  Debra loved her family and friends very much.  She cherished her grandchildren...

Oct 6, 2023

Dian L. Schmidt, age 77 of Davis, IL, passed away at home with her beloved family on Friday, October 6, 2023. Dian without the 'e' was as original and unique as her name. She was a person who actually listened to you.

Born March 27, 1946, in Fort Dodge, Iowa, to Anthony and Lorene (Fischer)...

Oct 2, 2023

Thomas Angelo Cali, known to his loved ones as Tom, passed away peacefully on October 2, 2023, in Lebanon, OH, at the age of 85 after a brief battle with cancer. Born on April 13, 1938, in Freeport, IL, Tom was the beloved husband of the late Ellen (Rood) Cali, and the son of Sarafina (DiModica) and Causim Cali,...

Oct 2, 2023

Freeport - Barbara A. (Endress) Bazala, 81 of Freeport passed away peacefully in her sleep on October 2, 2023.  She was born on May 12, 1942 in Freeport to Glenn and Clarabelle (Wurster) Endress.  She married Walter V. Moss Jr. on May 14, 1960 in Freeport.  He died February 15, 1976.  She then married, Andrew Bazala on November 23,...

Oct 2, 2023

RICHARD EDWIN "DICK" HAMER

The family of Dick Hamer announce his passing on October 2, 2023 in Mission Viejo, CA from complications of Parkinson's Disease.

Dick was born in Freeport, IL on November 12, 1948.  He graduated from Aquin Central Catholic High School in 1966 and then earned a...

Oct 1, 2023

Barbara Jean Paul, 91 a lifelong resident of Freeport, passed away peacefully on a beautiful sunshiny day at Saint Joseph's Ascension Living in Freeport on October 1, 2023. Barb was born August 19, 1932 to Leroy and Miriam (Fehr) Farnam in Freeport. She married Dexter R. Witt on May 16, 1953 (divorced) and then on June 28,...

Sep 30, 2023

Richard A. Alexander , age 72 of Rock City, IL, passed away in his home, surrounded by his family on September 30, 2023 after a brief illness.

Born on February 5, 1951 in Charleston, SC to Jesse and Barbara Alexander; Richard grew up in Poplar Grove, IL graduating from North Boone High School.

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Sep 30, 2023

Gwen O. Allen, age 92 of Freeport, IL, passed away on Saturday September 30, 2023 at Winn Prairie in Freeport. She was born April 24, 1931; the daughter of the late Donald and Opal (Hiteman) Wachlin. She graduated from Freeport High School.

Gwen was married to Philip Barcellona from 1953 – 1977. She later married...

Sep 26, 2023

Carol Anne Wilson, 84, a lifelong resident of Freeport passed away at Ascension Saint Joseph Village on September 26, 2023. She is preceded in death by her mother, Florence Stafford and father John P.Hoebel and her husband Clarence Wilson. She is survived by daughters Stephanie (Mitch) Fager of Winston, Georgia and Kelli (Len) Boudreaux of Buford, Georgia and her...

Sep 26, 2023

Grace Jane Klenz, 96, of Freeport, died September 26, 2023 with her family at her side in Dakota.  She was born August 22, 1927 in Pecatonica, the daughter of Henry and Jennie Alice (Friemuth) Viel.  She graduated from Pecatonica High School in 1951.  Grace married Kenneth Allen Klenz on December 20, 1956 in Ridott.  Grace farmed with her husband...

Sep 25, 2023

Voncile "Shine" Modlinger, age 98 of Freeport, IL, passed away on Monday, September 25, 2023 at Manor Court in Freeport. She was born April 12, 1925 in Claiborne, OH; the daughter of the late Clarence and Elsie (Vuhnalek) Kirby. She graduated from high school in Jacksonville, FL and attended college in Aurora, IL. Voncile married Roy Modlinger...

Sep 25, 2023

Vivian E. Grenko, age 90 of Freeport, IL, passed away on Monday, September 25, 2023 at St. Joseph Nursing Home in Freeport. She was born October 15, 1932; the daughter of the late Donald and Opal (Hiteman) Wachlin.

She was a graduate of Freeport High School. Vivian worked at MicroSwitch and later retired from Newell...

Sep 25, 2023

Jacqueline (Jackie/Susie) Lee Rundall , 75 of Freeport passed away peacefully at Journey Care Hospice, Barrington, IL Monday, September 25, 2023.  She was born August 27, 1948 in Woodstock IL to Steven & Deloras Saban, oldest of 4 siblings.  She married Burton L. Rundall on November 7, 1986 in Freeport, Il where they built their life together....