Obituary Listing

Apr 1, 2023

Dakota – Francis A. Wise, 89 of Dakota passed away peacefully at home with her family at her side.  She was born to Elmer J. and Minnie (Krause) Anderson Sr. on October 31, 1933.  She married, Ivan Wise on April 3, 1954 and together they built a life and raised a family.

Francis was a proud homeowner...

Mar 30, 2023

Eileen Joan Meehan , 85, passed away March 30, 2023 in Yorba Linda, CA. She was born July 13, 1937 in Freeport, IL to Lester and Gladys (Gibbs) Utt. She married Robert N. Meehan in 1955. Robert and Eileen were both 18 and they were married for 67 years. Together they raised their family.

Mar 30, 2023

Orangeville, IL – Jack Schwenneker, age 93, passed away at Walnut Acres Nursing Home in Freeport on March 30, 2023.

Jack was born on September 29, 1929 in Hilsdale, IL the son of Harry and Alberta (Wilder) Schwenneker.  After graduating, Jack was drafted and served in the US Army during the Korean War Conflict.  He moved back...

Mar 30, 2023

Raymond Krull passed away at Pearl Pavilion on March 30, 2023. He was born in Polo, IL on December 10, 1934 to John and Jennie (Karsjens) Krull.

Raymond worked at Burgess Battery and Freeport School District 145.

Raymond is survived by his daughter in law Kelly Krull, his son Patrick Riley; Grandsons Justin (Lannea) Krull,...

Mar 29, 2023

Michael Frank Ebert, 65 of Ridott passed away peacefully surrounded by his family on Wednesday, March 29 th . Michael was a loving husband, father, grandpa, brother, and friend to many. He was born on December 21 st , 1957 to Richard and Beverly (Higar) Ebert. He was a 1976 graduate of Freeport High School. He was a member...

Mar 25, 2023

John K. Chamberlin, age 70 of Freeport, IL, passed away on Saturday, March 25, 2023 at FHN Memorial Hospital in Freeport. He was born September 22, 1952 in Albany, GA; the son of the late S/Sgt. John M. and LaVonne (Stabenow) Chamberlin. John married the love of his life Tina Cabot on October 16, 1993.

He had...

Mar 23, 2023

Nancy P. Alger, age 84 of Freeport, IL, passed away on Thursday, March 23, 2023 at Manor Court in Freeport. Cremation rites are being accorded. A memorial service will take place at a later date.

Mar 22, 2023

Albert Barker, age 92 of Davis, IL, passed away at home on Wednesday, March 22, 2023. He was born June 3, 1930 in Ferryville, WI; the son of the late Calvin and Mabel (Jackson) Barker. He attended Ferryville schools. Albert married Lucille Calhoun on July 31, 1969.

He farmed and worked on the railroad in...

Mar 19, 2023

Stockton - Olivette J. Levan, 92 of Stockton died on Sunday, March 19th at the Lena Living Center in Lena, IL.  Born on February 28, 1931, in Oak Park, IL, she was the daughter of Oliver and Gertrude (Gocker) Krebs.  She was baptized, educated and confirmed at St. John's Lutheran in Forest Park, Illinois.  Olivette was a graduate of...

Mar 14, 2023

Emma Louise Wise, age 101 of Davenport, IA, passed away on Tuesday, March 14, 2023 at Clarissa C. Cook Hospice Home in Bettendorf, IA. She was born May 6, 1921 in Marsh, IA to the late Arthur and Delta (Lewis) Cadogan. She met her first husband, Virgil Ridenour while working at Maid-Rite in Muscatine, IA. They were...

Mar 14, 2023

Freeport, IL – Gary R. Carr, 86 of Freeport passed away peacefully at Serenity Hospice Home in Oregon, Illinois on March 14th with his family at his side. He was born February 22, 1937 to the late Roy and Leta (VanDeMark) Carr and baptized on March 28, 1937. He graduated from Freeport High School in 1954 and attended Parsons...

Mar 11, 2023

Ardeth J. Miller, age 81, of Freeport, Illinois, passed away Saturday, March 11, 2023, at Ascension Living St. Joseph Village.  She was born on May 24, 1941, in Freeport,Illinois, daughter of Delmar F. and Mary Magdeline (Miley) Stebbins.  Ardeth graduated from Freeport High School in 1959.  She married Gene M. Miller on August 30, 1969.

She began...

Mar 10, 2023

Robby Lawson, age 75, of Dakota, Illinois passed away Friday, March 10, 2023, at home with family.     He was born on October 30, 1947, in Searcy, Arkansas.  He was the son of James R. and Ida I. (Creek) Lawson.  Rob graduated from Dakota High School in 1966.  He married his high school sweetheart, Vicki Gundry on March 31, 1966....

Mar 9, 2023

Rydene (Dean) Kline Barrett age 93 of Freeport died at Manor Court on March 9, 2023 with his daughter by his side. He was born on April 8, 1929 at home in Oneco Township the son of James C. and Hazel Kline Barrett. He was the last surviving sibling of 13 children. He served in the United States Army...

Mar 8, 2023

Kolt Ryott Rae Hiester, infant son of Kyle Hiester and Staci Taggart was called home to join his brother, Klay Riley on March 8, 2023. He is survived by his parents; brothers, Tanner, Knox, & Kruz Hiester; grandparents, Paul & Colleen Mills, Bob & Becky Hiester, and Kenny Taggart; great grandparents, Bonnie Stephens and Haldor Brickner; aunts...

Mar 7, 2023

Merwin Scheider passed away at his home in Crystal Lake, Illinois on March 7, 2023 at the age of 94. Merwin was born in Freeport, Illinois on May 5th 1928 to Clinton and Lorene Scheider. He was one of three children who grew up in Orangeville, Illinois on the family farm. He attended Orangeville High School as a member...

Mar 6, 2023

Freeport – Joan Sanford was born Joan Eloise Tucker on October 20, 1947 to Francis and Emma Tucker in Chicago, Illinois.

She attended Lincoln Elementary School in Freeport, Illinois and graduated from Freeport High School in 1965.  She spent much of her youth involved with the Girl Scouts.  With the scouts she traveled extensively, both throughout the...

Mar 5, 2023

Pecatonica – Gloria A. Williams, 97, of Pecatonica passed away at Medina Nursing Center in Durand on Sunday, March 5, 2023, with family at her side.  The youngest child of Charles and Schwantje (Fannie) Kielman Krusey, she was born in rural Loran, IL on March 22, 1925; baptized in the "Old Stone Church" (Ebenezer United Church of Christ) and...

Feb 23, 2023

Joyce Elaine Spahn, age 90, of Freeport, IL passed away peacefully on Thursday, February 23, 2023 at Ascension Living Saint Joseph Village. Joyce was born on September 21, 1932 in Freeport, the daughter of Eugene and Esther (Meier) Spahn.  She graduated from Freeport High School in 1950 and later attended Mission House College, earning her degree in education. Upon...

Feb 22, 2023

"King" Asiyah Deon Razar Thomas, born on December 7, 2022 to Felicia Pearson and Ryan Thomas went to brighten up Heaven on Wednesday February 22, 2023. He is resting peacefully in the arms of the Lord. His brief time on earth was a gift and he will be missed dearly by his parents Felicia and Ryan; 5...