Obituary Listing

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....

Sep 22, 2023

Pearl City, Illinois: August (Augie) William Jacobs, 91, of Pearl City died on Friday, September 22, 2023 at Medina Nursing Center in Durand, Illinois.  He was born on March 27, 1932 in Ridott, Illinois to William A.  and Marie E. (Meier) Jacobs.

He graduated from Shannon High School in 1950 and he attended Oklahoma A&M to train...

Sep 21, 2023

Phillip Herzfeldt , age 76, of Freeport, IL, passed away at home on Thursday, September 21, 2023. He was born July 12, 1947; the son of the late Harlan and Iva (Gilbertson) Herzfeldt. Phillip married Patricia Cassens on September 19, 1992.

He had served in the United States Army during the Vietnam War from 1967...

Sep 20, 2023

Donna D. Borchers, age 88 of Freeport, IL, passed away on Wednesday, September 20, 2023 at the Monroe Clinic Hospice Home in Monroe, WI. She was born on November 17, 1934 in Bay City, MI; the daughter of the late Clifford and Bessie (Hull) Cox. She married Norman F. Borchers on June 27, 1969; He passed in...

Sep 17, 2023

Daniel D. Dubs, age 76 of Freeport, IL, passed away on Sunday, September 17, 2023 at FHN Memorial Hospital in Freeport. He was born April 21, 1947; the son of the late Daniel and Joyce (Morrow) Dubs. Dan married Mary Gould on September 24, 2022.

He graduated from Freeport High School with the class of...

Sep 15, 2023

John Allen Plum, 65, of German Valley (formerly of Freeport) passed away Friday Sept 15th 2023 at UW Hospital/Swedish American Hospital in Rockford following a hard-fought battle with pulmonary disease. He fought until he could fight no longer.

John was born on April 14, 1958 to Robert A and Margaret R (Rinderman) Plum in Freeport, IL. He...

Sep 13, 2023

Ralph C Dyson, born August 4, 1938 passed September 13, 2023 at the age of 85.  He was the son of Bernard G and Virginiamae (Matthews) Dyson, Sr.

Ralph Served 12 years in the United States Navy and 16 years in the U.S. Army. He worked for Ultra Sonic for 5 years in Freeport and Kable News...

Sep 10, 2023

Freeport – Nancy F. Otte, 90 of Freeport passed away at the Monroe Hospice in Monroe, WI Sunday, Sept 10, 2023. Her family was by her side. Born July 25, 1933 in Jacksonville, Il to Dallas & Clayetta (Hodgson) Smith. She married Leland Otte on Oct 3, 1953 at the 2nd Presbyterian Church in Freeport, Il and they built...

Sep 7, 2023

Annie Downing was born June 21, 1926, in Vienna, Austria. She survived the invasion of the Nazis, and Russian soldiers storming through the city.

She met and married her first husband, an American GI, Robert Mantzke. When the war was over, Robert was required to return to the U.S. with his unit, leaving Annie to endure the...

Sep 5, 2023

Cindy's Obituary

Cindy Kay Deen passed away on Tuesday September 5, 2023 at The Pearl of Orchard Valley in Aurora, IL. She was 69 years old.

Cindy was born on July 31, 1954 in Freeport, IL. Her parents were James and Dolores (Heilman) Pfeiffer. She graduated from Freeport High School. She lived most of her...

Sep 3, 2023

Freeport – Russell W. Lestikow, 86 of Freeport passed away at Parkview Home with his family at his side following an extended illness.  He was born March 25, 1937 to Marshall and Isabelle (Bauscher) Lestikow. He attended Forreston High School and then entered into the army where he was stationed in Germany from 1960-1962.  He married Norma Shippy on...

Aug 27, 2023

Christine Hartung gently passed away August 27, 2023 at Freeport Memorial Hospital.  She was born June 14, 1952 to Bruno Silkowski and Lottie Skalon in Chicago.  She excelled in high school, loving ballet and cheerleading, and graduated as valedictorian of her class at Wells High School.  She went on to a career as an RN, leaving that career as...

Aug 22, 2023

Freeport - Alvin L. Shain Jr, 60 of Freeport passed away at Lena Living Center on Tuesday, August 22, 2023 after an extended illness.  He was born on April 22, 1963 to Alvin and Delores (Walthers) Shain Sr.  He married Wendy Peck on October 22, 1982 in Freeport.  He enjoyed being with his family, fishing, singing karaoke, his job...