Betty J. Wing
Jun 23, 2023
Freeport – Betty J. Wing, 92 of Freeport passed away at FHN Memorial Hospital on June 23, 2023 following a brief illness. She was born on January 6, 1931 to the late Francis and Lucille (Weegens) Herbig. She married Robert D. Wing on December 1, 1952 and together they raised a family. They were married for 69 years.
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Kevin J. Benters
Jun 22, 2023
Freeport – Kevin J. Benters, 66 of Freeport passed away at UW Madison Hospital, Madison WI on June 22, 2023 with his family at his side. He was born on July 2, 1956 to the late John and Ruth (Duncan) Benters. He went to Le-Win High School. Kevin and LeeAnn Gundrey were married on August 8, 1987 and together...
Spring Bellows
Jun 20, 2023
Spring Marie Bellows, age 45, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, June 20, 2023, at Bethany Rehabilitation & Health Care Center in DeKalb, IL. Spring had a huge laugh and positive attitude. She was very willing to give advice, even if you didn't want it. Spring loved her large family, which includes: Brothers, Richard (Cathy) Frint of Rockford, Terry (Ann)...
Richard "Dick Hornung
Jun 18, 2023
Richard "Dick" R. Hornung, age 91 of Cedarville, IL, passed away at home on Sunday, June 18, 2023. He was born May 23, 1932 in Lena, IL; the son of the late Raymond and Esther (Sawtelle) Hornung. Richard married Althea Oswalt on December 9, 1949.
He was a Supervisor for Bergstrom Manufacturing until retiring in...
Richard "Rick" Donaldson
Jun 17, 2023
Richard "Rick" A. Donaldson, age 63 of Dixon, IL, formerly of Ridott, IL, passed away on Saturday, June 17, 2023 at OSF St. Anthony Hospital in Rockford, IL. He was born September 6, 1959 in Rockford; the son of Richard and Rosa (Trampel) Donaldson. He was a 1978 graduate of Dakota High School.
Rick worked...
Kenneth Vonderohe
Jun 15, 2023
Kenneth Vonderohe, age 82 of Durand, IL, passed away at home on Thursday, June 15, 2023. He was born December 31, 1940 in Chicago, IL; the son of the late George and Helen (Fortin) Vonderohe. He graduated from Waller High School in Chicago. Kenneth married Bonnie Billings on January 26, 1963 in Chicago.
He was a Letter...
Ruth L. Fransen
Jun 14, 2023
Ruth L. Fransen, age 93 of Pensacola, FL, formerly of Freeport, IL, passed away at home on Wednesday, June 14, 2023. She was born June 5, 1930 in Forreston, IL; the daughter of the late Ollie and Alice (Kness) Buisker. She was a graduate of Shannon High School in Shannon, IL. Ruth married Lawrence L. Fransen on...
Henry M. Schlachter
Jun 12, 2023
Henry (Hank) Murl Schlachter passed away on June 12th, 2023 at FHN. Hank was born March 23rd, 1938, he was the son of Murl and Edna Schlachter. United in marriage to Annelle (Annie) Dittbenner on October 5th, 1958.
He had a love for John Deere tractors, bird watching, sitting around a campfire, and he loved his time...
Lori Frint Volkert
Jun 8, 2023
Lori Frint Volkert passed away unexpectedly on Thursday June 8, 2023 in Pecatonica,IL at the age of 63.
Lori came from a large family. She was most proud of her two sons Gavin Volkert and Chaz Volkert of Freeport IL. Lori was dearly loved by all her siblings - Brothers, Richard(Cathy) Frint of Rockford, Terry (Ann) Frint...
Shirley A Goeke
Jun 5, 2023
Shirley Ann Goeke, 91, of Rock City, IL, passed away at Medina Nursing Center on Monday, June 5th, 2023 on their 69th wedding anniversary. Born on October 22, 1931 in Rock Grove Township, Stephenson County, Illinois; to Robert and Mary Berneice (Arnsmeier) Stuckey. She married Merle Goeke on June 5, 1954. They farmed until 1995, and she...
Hannah Eileen Abigail Lagrassa
May 28, 2023
Hannah Eileen Abigail LaGrassa
December 17, 2002 - May 28, 2023
Hannah attended Freeport High School. While in school she was an honor student and member of the NJ ROTC.
Hannah had a kind and compassionate heart, she loved people and animals. Hannah was involved in many church outreach and volunteer ministries including...
Haley K Bartosik
May 28, 2023
Haley K. Bartosik , age 16 of Freeport, IL, passed away on Sunday, May 28, 2023. She was born August 10, 2006 in Freeport; the daughter of Jeff Bartosik and Carol (Cary) Pool.
Haley was a student at Freeport High School where she was an active member of the Freeport Pretzel Navy JROTC. She was...
Steven W. Hughes
May 27, 2023
Steven W. Hughes , age 76 of Lena, IL, died Saturday, May 27, 2023 at SSM Health Monroe Hospital, surrounded by his loving family. He was born February 26, 1947 in Belmont, WI; the son of William and Blodwyn (Roberts) Hughes. He was a graduate of Lena-Winslow High School. Steven married Susan "Sam" Duth at St. Paul's...
George L. Schaney
May 26, 2023
George L. Schaney Jr, 68, of Lena. Passed away Friday, May 26, 2023, peacefully surrounded by his loving family, in his home. Born September 13th, 1954 the son of George L. (Marietta) Schaney Sr. and Elizabeth (Kenneth) Baker. He attended Hononegah high school in Rockton. George married Rose Marie Flickinger August 23rd, 1974.
George joined...
Melissa J. Lebaron
May 24, 2023
Melissa Joy LeBaron, born on April 11, 1983, in Des Moines, IA, passed away on May 24, 2023, at UW Madison Hospital surrounded by her loving family. She succumbed to metastatic breast cancer after a brief struggle.
Melissa was a resilient individual who faced numerous challenges throughout her life. Born with Nager Syndrome, she underwent multiple surgeries...
Burdette Jesse Klever
May 23, 2023
Burdette J. Klever, age 87 of Davis, IL, passed away, with his family at his side, on Tuesday, May 23, 2023 at Javon Bae Hospital in Rockford, IL. He was born November 10, 1935 in Freeport, IL; the son of the late Robert and Bertha (Ubben) Klever. He was a 1954 graduate of Dakota High School. Burdette married the...
Patricia M. Kubly
May 22, 2023
Freeport - Patricia M. Kubly, 90 of Freeport passed away at Ascension St. Joseph's Village on May 22, 2023. She was born on July 9, 1932 to the late William and Elveta (Hamilton) Elgin. She married Jim Bloyer August 2,1958 and together they built a life and had three sons, Roger, Robert and Dennis. After Jim passed in 1987...
Shirley M. Long
May 18, 2023
Freeport, IL – Shirley Marie Long, age 85, passed away on May 18th, 2023, at Javon Bea Hospital in Rockford, IL surrounded by her family, following a brief illness.
She was born on July 16, 1937, in Freeport, IL, to parents Harry and Lillian (Moth) Julius. She grew up in Forreston and Freeport, IL and attended Forreston...
Jeanne E. Wells
May 16, 2023
Jeanne E. Wells, 84 of Dakota passed away at home surrounded by her family on May 16, 2023. She was born on August 30, 1938 to the late Russell and Edna (Fiene) Zimmerman. She graduated from Dakota high School in 1956 and on graduation night, Gary Wells proposed to her and they were married December 29th of 1956. Jeanne...
Mary "Colleen" Gift
May 14, 2023
Freeport – Mary "Colleen" Gift, 78 of Freeport passed away on May 14, 2023 at Generations At Neighbors Rehabilitation in Byron, IL. She was born on September 28, 1944 in Stuart, IA to the late Edwin and Agnes Mary (Eagan) Lydon. She and William Gift were married on July 1 st , 1972 and together they built a...
