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John Jackson

John Jackson

Aug 26, 2022

John Anthony Jackson, 69, of Freeport passed away on Friday, August 26, 2022 at Freeport Memorial Hospital.  John was born December 23, 1952 in Pulaski, IL to the late Peter and Margaret (Lee) Jackson.

John was a graduate of Freeport High School class of 1970. He attended Southern Illinois University in Carbondale, IL where he made the...

Keith E. Wise

Keith E. Wise

Aug 26, 2022

Freeport – Keith E. Wise, 85 of Freeport passed away at Ascension Living St. Joseph Village on Friday, August 26th, 2022.  He was born January 12, 1937 in Des Moines, Iowa to the late Charles and Flossie (Hoefle) Wise.  Keith graduated from Grand Junction High School in 1955.  He married Judith L. Martin on October 8, 1960 in Freeport. ...

Joyce Lavonne Ceroni

Joyce Lavonne Ceroni

Aug 23, 2022

Joyce LaVonne Ceroni, 90, of Ridott, IL entered into the arms of Jesus on August 23rd, 2022.  She was born October 24th, 1931 to John Ceroni and Sybel (Siems) Ceroni of Ridott, IL.

Joyce had 10 Nieces and Nephews whom she adored.  She worked at Kelly Springfield for many years and proudly retired from there.  She resided...

Edward R. Hutmacher

Edward R. Hutmacher

Aug 21, 2022

Freeport – Edward R. Hutmacher, 100, of Freeport passed away on Sunday, August 21, 2022 at Parkview Home.  He was born on December 24, 1921 in New Glarus, WI to the late John and Gladys (LaMore) Blank, but was adopted by his Aunt and Uncle George and Anna (Blank) Hutmacher.

He married Isabella Vaughan on May 26,...

Jerry L. Stearns

Jerry L. Stearns

Aug 20, 2022

Jerry L. Stearns , age 78, of Freeport passed away peacefully on Saturday, August 20, 2022 at his home. He was born October 17, 1943, the son of LaVerne and Doris Stearns. On October 5, 1995 he married his true match in life, Nel Binkley (Blehinger).

Over the years, Jerry wore many hats. He was...

Dorothy Marie Kuhn Bloyer

Dorothy Marie Kuhn Bloyer

Aug 17, 2022

Dorothy Marie Kuhn Bloyer was born on January 11 th 1926 to parents Ruth Eli Kuhn and Frank E.Kuhn at the home of her grandparents Elizabeth and Bert Kuhn at 609 S. Harlem Ave. Freeport.  She attended Lincoln El. School and graduated from Freeport senior high on June 8 th 1944.

During her senior year went to...

Robert P. Larson

Robert P. Larson

Aug 17, 2022

Freeport – Robert P. Larson, 91, of Freeport passed away at his home on Wednesday, August 17, 2022.  He was born September 29, 1930 to the late Lloyd and Hazel (Getty) Larson.  After finishing school he enlisted in the Army and served in Korea.  He and Ilene Garland were married on August 6, 1955 in Freeport at St. Mary's...

Don H. Niedermeier

Don H. Niedermeier

Aug 16, 2022

Don H. Niedermeier, age 94 of Rock City, IL, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, August 16, 2022 at home with his children by his side. He was born February 29, 1928; the son of the late Harry and Agnes (Logan) Niedermeier. On November 21, 1948, Don married Fern Schlueter. Fern passed away on July 20, 2020; they...

Judith A. Sumpter

Judith A. Sumpter

Aug 15, 2022

Judith Ann Sumpter, 73, formerly of Ralls, Texas, passed away Monday, August 15, 2022, in Freeport, Illinois with her family by her side. Graveside services will be held at 2 p.m. Saturday, August 20, 2022, at the Altus City Cemetery under the direction of Kincannon Funeral Home and Cremation Service.  Judith was born July 26, 1949, in...

Joyce L. Johnston

Joyce L. Johnston

Aug 15, 2022

Joyce LaVonne Johnston (Kline) , age 87 pf Freeport, IL, passed away on Monday, August 15, 2022 at Manor Court in Freeport. She was born November 20, 1934 to Francis and Genevieve (Suttman) Kline. She graduated from Freeport High School with the class of 1953. Joyce married Robert W. Johnston on June 25, 1955; he passed on...

Mark Allen Buus

Mark Allen Buus

Aug 15, 2022

Mark Allen Buus, 53, of Freeport passed away after a long struggle with kidney disease on August 15, 2022  Born January 22, 1969, in Sioux City, Iowa, he was the son of Allen G. Buus and Judi. L McDonald Buus.

Mark graduated from Freeport High School in 1987 and attended Rock Valley College.

He  served...

Marian J. Mooney

Marian J. Mooney

Aug 12, 2022

Marian J. Mooney of Freeport passed away on August 12, 2022 at the age of 92.

Marian was born on October 17, 1929 to Chester and Cora Strohecker.  She attended South Side grade school in Freeport and graduated from Freeport High School in 1947.  In 1949, she married William Mooney and raised three sons, Steven, William and...

Thomas Jon Rosengren

Thomas Jon Rosengren

Aug 12, 2022

Thomas Jon Rosengren , age 86 of Wilmette, IL, passed away at home on Friday, August 12, 2022. He was born April 28, 1936 in Kenosha, WI; to the late Theodore and Christine (Rectoris) Rosengren. He graduated from Kenosha High School with the class of 1953. Thomas served in the United States Air Force from 1953 to...

Thomas J. Boeke

Thomas J. Boeke

Aug 11, 2022

Thomas J. Boeke, age 66 of Freeport, IL, passed away on Thursday, August 11, 2022 at Swedish American Hospital in Rockford, IL. He was born November 17, 1955; the son of the late Robert and June (Schriner) Boeke.

Thomas graduated from Freeport High School. He had worked for John Cannova & Son's, Sunshine Liquor, and...

Jannis R. Hooper

Jannis R. Hooper

Aug 10, 2022

Jannis R. Hooper, age 85, of Freeport, passed away peacefully at her home on August 10, 2022. She was born in Rockford, IL on July 30, 1937 to Wesley and Waunetta Drenner.

She worked at Micro Switch for many years. She could also be found working in many restaurants around town including ownership...

Joseph "Jo Jo" Graham

Joseph "Jo Jo" Graham

Aug 7, 2022

Joseph "Jo Jo" Paul Graham, 64 of Freeport passed away suddenly at FHN on Sunday, August 7, 2022 with family at his side.  He was born on November 17, 1957 to Delos and Judith (Lolling) Graham.  He graduated High School at the Illinois School for the Deaf in Jacksonville, Illinois and then began his 40+ year career at Micro...

Dorothy M. Schwarze

Dorothy M. Schwarze

Aug 3, 2022

Freeport – Dorothy M. Schwarze, 94 of Freeport passed away at Parkview Home on August 3, 2022.  She was born July 22, 1928 in Columbus Junction, Iowa to the late Frank and Harriet (Howell) Moore.  She married Paul H. Schwarze on October 17, 1953 in Columbus Junction, Iowa and together they raised a family.  He died on January 9,...

Eugene Dagle

Eugene Dagle

Aug 2, 2022

Eugene D. Dagle, Sr., age 84 of Scales Mound, IL, passed away at home on Tuesday, August 2, 2022. He was born February 19, 1938 in Des Moines, IA; the son of the late Francis and Lucille (Kolling) Dagle. He married Judith Weier on October 3, 1959; she passed on May 12, 2020.

Eugene owned and operated...

Loeta M. Shenberger

Loeta M. Shenberger

Aug 1, 2022

Loeta "Rita" M. Shenberger, age 78 of Freeport, IL, passed away on Monday, August 1, 2022 at FHN Memorial Hospital in Freeport. She was born February 13, 1944; the daughter of the late Forest and Marion (Cooper) Holden. She married Willard "Rab" Shenberger on June 29, 1963 at the First Church of the Nazarene in Freeport; he passed on...

Thomas E. Holbert

Thomas E. Holbert

Aug 1, 2022

Freeport – Thomas E. Holbert, 69 of Freeport passed away peacefully at home with his family at his side on Monday, August 1, 2022.  He was born on November 5, 1952 in Freeport to Clarence and Zoe (Stephenson) Holbert Jr.  He graduated High School and married Ginger Herrmann on November 11, 1978 and together they raised a family.

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