Betty A. Brubaker
Nov 7, 2025
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Betty A. Brubaker, age 89 of German Valley, IL, left this world peacefully on November 7, 2025 at Parkview Home in Freeport. She was born February 15, 1936 in Milledgeville, IL; the daughter of the late Kenneth and Florence (Gerdes) Webster. She was a 1953 graduate of Dakota High School. Betty married Richard Brubaker...
Dorothy "Dottie" Marie Emo
Nov 3, 2025
Beavercreek, Ohio – Dorothy "Dottie" M. Emo longtime resident of Freeport and Cedarville, IL passed away from natural causes on November 3, 2025 in Beavercreek, Ohio.
Dottie, the youngest daughter of Ira Pease and Mabel (Tallmadge/Kelly) Pease, was born in Vandalia, MO in 1935. She married Lorenz (Bill) Emo on December 27, 1953. He passed on February...
Mary M. Paul
Nov 2, 2025
Bellevue, Iowa – Mary Margaret Paul, 88 formerly of Freeport passed away at home in the loving arms of family on November 2, 2025. She was born on April 25, 1937 in Dubuque, Iowa to Fred and Margaret M. (Kramer) Ackerman.
She married Dwayne Edward Paul on June 21, 1958 in Dubuque, Iowa. He died May 21,...
Earl M. Judd
Oct 31, 2025
Dakota – Earl M. Judd, 88 passed way peacefully at Parkview Home in Freeport on October 31, 2025. He was born on August 31, 1937 to Dewitt and Iona Pearl (Wallace) Judd. He married Barbara Halbin on August 24, 1957. She passed in 2021.
He enjoyed farming his entire life, polka dancing, showing sheep, watching the Chicago...
Barbara J. Phillips
Oct 31, 2025
Barbara Joan Phillips, 85, of Freeport, passed away on October 31, 2025, surrounded by her loving family.
Barbara was born on July 25, 1940, in Kewanne, IL, to George Steimle III and Helen (Sullivan) Steimle. She grew up in Freeport and graduated from Freeport High School in 1958.
In her younger years, she was a...
Nel Stearns
Oct 31, 2025
Freeport – Nel (Binkely) Stearns, age 79, of Freeport passed away on October 31, 2025 surrounded by family.
Nel was born December 3, 1945 to Clair and Ethel (Fawver) Binkley. She graduated in 1963 from Dakota High School. In the early 1970's, Nel relocated to Milwaukee where she raised her two sons, Brent and Kirby.
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Helen C. Winters
Oct 30, 2025
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Helen C. Winters, age 91 of Freeport, IL, passed away at home on Thursday, October 30, 2025. She was born September 13, 1934 in Forreston, IL; the daughter of the late Henry and Blanche (Bloyer) Diddens. Helen married Wilbur Winters on May 2, 1958; he passed March 3, 1989. She then spent several years...
Duane Lee Bartelt
Oct 30, 2025
Duane Lee Bartelt, 79, of Rock City, IL, passed away on October 30, 2025. He was born on February 5, 1946, in Monroe, WI, son of the late Lloyd and Lillian Bartelt. Duane grew up on the family farm in Winslow. He graduated from Orangeville High School.
Duane married Linda Zimmerman on October 23, 1964. They were...
Glenn R. Busjahn
Oct 28, 2025
Glenn Ray "Butch" Busjahn, age 78, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, October 28, 2025 at Medina Nursing Home in Durand, Illinois.
Glenn was born January 5, 1947 in Freeport, Illinois, the son of the late Ray and Betty (Griffin) Busjahn.
Glenn graduated from Dakota High School in 1966.
Upon graduation from Dakota High...
Marian D. Taber
Oct 24, 2025
Marian D. Taber Hawley, age 94 of Freeport, IL, passed away at home on Friday, October 24, 2025. She was born August 31, 1931 in Pearl City, IL; the daughter of the late Orville and Blanche (Krise) Croffoot. She married Jack Taber on November 6, 1948; he passed on February 14, 2016. Marian has spent the last several years...
David H. Mockridge
Oct 18, 2025
David H. Mockridge, age 76 of Freeport, IL, passed away on Saturday, October 18, 2025 at FHN Memorial Hospital in Freeport. Cremation rites have been accorded.
Rosemary A. Hill
Oct 18, 2025
In loving memory of Rosemary (Rosie) Ann Hill, age 72 of Freeport, IL, Rosie was born on September 12, 1953, in Prairie Du Chien, Wisconsin, to Harold Picha and Wanda Haven McCann. She passed away peacefully on October 18, 2025, at Javon Bea Hospital in Rockford, Illinois, surrounded by her loving family.
She shared a beautiful life...
Marissa Kay Schmidt
Oct 18, 2025
Marissa Kay Schmidt, also known to her loved ones as Rissa, Smurfet, and Ladybug, a cherished daughter, sister, and devoted friend from Freeport, Illinois, passed away unexpectedly on Saturday, October 18, 2025, at the age of 31.
Born on August 24, 1994, Marissa illuminated the lives of her family and friends with her genuine kindness and radiant...
Susan "Suzie" J. Herbig
Oct 17, 2025
Susan 'Suzie' Jean Herbig, age 81, was carried by angels in the early morning hours at her home in the presence of family and friends on October 17, 2025. Susan was the daughter of James Oscar Kuntz and Margaret Clara (Mayer) Inch.
Susan met her husband, Gerald 'Jerry' Herbig while working at Burgess Battery in Freeport, Illinois. ...
Phyllis Ann Weisel
Oct 12, 2025
Phyllis Ann Weisel April 14, 1934 – October 12, 2025
Phyllis Ann Weisel, 91, of Freeport, IL, passed away peacefully on October 12, 2025, at FHN Hospital.
She was born on April 14, 1934, to Paul and Leita (Brown) Wolf. Phyllis married Roger Remmers on November 9, 1952, and together they farmed for many years...
F. Ruth Dikkers
Oct 11, 2025
Florence Ruth Lucille Dikkers, age 99 of Shannon, IL, passed away on Saturday, October 11, 2025, 7 weeks shy of her 100th birthday, at St. Joseph Nursing Home in Freeport, IL. She was born November 29, 1925; the daughter of the late David and Clara (Ludolf) Hull. Ruth married John H. Dikkers on July 22, 1945 at Cedarville Emmanuel...
Judy Stansfield
Oct 9, 2025
Judy Stansfield, 88, of Freeport, IL passed away October 9, 2025.
Judy was a quiet volunteer and servant of God throughout her life.
She participated in several mission trips and was church librarian at Faith United Methodist Church for many years. She was a volunteer in the Highland College ESL program and a mentor to...
William "Bill" Gene Reed
Oct 8, 2025
William (Bill) Gene Reed, 78 of Davis, IL, passed away on October 8, 2025 at home surrounded by his family.
Born June 16, 1947 in Morrison, IL, Bill was the son of William F. and Marjorie Reed. He graduated from Pecatonica High School in 1965. On April 23, 1966, Bill married his high school sweetheart, Sally Elaine...
Delores "Dee" Mcdonald Lenz
Oct 5, 2025
Delores "Dee" McDonald Lenz was born on June 25, 1932, in Morris, Illinois, to John and Vera (Sondergaard) McDonald. She peacefully passed away in Clinton NC, with her daughter Ginnie and son in-law Dan, by her side Sunday, October 5, 2025, at the age of 93.
Dee married the love of her life, Donald Eugene Lenz, on...
Robert S. Reeter
Oct 3, 2025
Robert S. Reeter, 68, of Juda, Wisconsin, passed away peacefully on October 3, 2025, in Monroe, Wisconsin, surrounded by family.
Born June 7, 1957 in Freeport, Illinois, Bob was the son of Harold and Mary Jane Reeter. He graduated from Dakota High School with the Class of 1975. Soon after graduation, he proudly enlisted in the United...
