Mary Patricia Balsamo
Apr 6, 2022
Mary Patricia Balsamo (Age 91) passed away on Wednesday, April 6, 2022 at St. John of God Retirement and Care Center in Los Angeles. She was born October 7, 1930 in Freeport, IL to the late William and Lorraine (Garrity) Stein.
Mary Pat was a 1948 graduate of Aquin Catholic High School and later attended Highland Community...
James J. Ginger
Apr 6, 2022
John J. Ginger, 79, of Freeport, died on April 6th, 2022 at Freeport Memorial Hospital. Born October 6, 1942, in Dixon, Illinois, he was the son of John F. and Mary (Bonardi) Ginger. He is survived by his brothers, Joseph E. (Toni) Ginger of Freeport and nephews, Matthew, of Chicago, IL, Derek (Sue) of Lake Worth, FLorida; Richard P....
James R Hoover
Apr 2, 2022
J ames R. Hoover, age 84 of Rockton, IL, passed away on Saturday, April 2, 2022 at Javon Bae Hospital in Rockford, IL. He was born November 10, 1937 in Freeport, IL; the son of the late Marion and Ethel (Bloem) Hoover. Jim and Annette Mountjoy were married on June 25, 1966 and together raised...
Betty L. White
Apr 1, 2022
Freeport – Betty L. White, 90 of Freeport, Illinois died at Liberty Village, Freeport, Illinois on April 1, 2022. She was born on March 24, 1932 the daughter of Vivian (Rawleigh) and Lynford Tucker. Betty attended Freeport schools graduating in 1951. Her working life was 5 years at Micro Switch and 25 years at Newell from which she retired...
Ulan "Dukes" R. Price
Mar 23, 2022
Freeport – Ulan "Dukes" R. Price, 79 of Freeport passed away at Amberwood Care Centre of Rockford on Wednesday, March 23, 2022 after a courageous battle with serious health issues over the past several years. He was born on July 25, 1942 to the late Donald and Royletta (Kilian) Price in Green County Wisconsin. He married Cynthia Thoren on...
Leona I. Frey
Mar 23, 2022
Leona I. Frey (96)
On March 23, 2022, near the arms of a beautiful oak tree outside her window, Leona peacefully passed away. Her long life was full nature, teaching, learning, friendships, church, volunteering, family and adventure, and her German heritage. Her soul was a beautiful example of compassion, selfless love and generosity. Leona will be remembered...
Eleanor R. Lamm
Mar 21, 2022
Rock City – Eleanor Rae Lamm of Rock City passed away peacefully on Monday, March 21, 2022 with family at her side. Born on January 23, 1937 in Freeport to the late Arthur and Lucelia (Zweifel) Gorham. She graduated from Freeport High School in 1954. After high school, Eleanor worked as a dental assistant for a Dr. Orzo Hill....
Ethel V. Meyers
Mar 18, 2022
Ethel V Meyers, age 96, of Liberty Village in Freeport, IL, went to be with her Lord and Savior on Friday, March 18, 2022.
Ethel Viola Meyers was born on December 12, 1925, in Mountain Lake, MN to Ernest and Jankan (Loof) Meyers. She attended a country school in the Mountain Lake area through 8th grade after...
Lois Jean Rosheisen
Mar 17, 2022
Freeport – Lois Jean Rosheisen, 91 of Freeport passed away at FHN Memorial Hospital on March 17, 2022. She was born on May 27, 1930 in Monroe, WI to the late Theodore and Grace (Lahr) Miller of Juda, WI. She grew up on a farm outside of Juda and attended Juda Schools graduating from Juda High School in 1948....
Marilyn J. Herbig
Mar 15, 2022
Freeport – Marilyn J. Herbig, 88 of Freeport died at the Lena Living Center on Tuesday, March 15, 2022. She was born on June 22, 1933 to the late Simon and Myrtle (Curboy) Janssen. She married LaVerne Herbig on February 23, 1952 and together they raised a family. LaVerne died in 1977. She worked for the Northwestern Telephone Company,...
Lois H.W. Ruby
Mar 14, 2022
Freeport – Lois H.W. Ruby, 85 of Freeport passed away at Walnut Acres (formerly Stephenson Nursing Center) on March 14, 2022. She was born on June 16, 1936 in Wooster, OH to the late Oliver and Frances (Hosack) Wilder. She married Eric Speer Ruby Jr in 1955 and together they raised a family. He died in 2011.
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James M. Lee
Mar 13, 2022
Freeport – James M. Lee, 83 of Freeport passed away peacefully at Winn Prairie on Sunday, March 13, 2022. He was born May 21, 1938 to the late Ronald and Alice (Shawver) Lee in Sac City, Iowa. He married Mary Keyes on June 19, 1960 in Marithon, Iowa. Together they raised three children.
James was a veteran...
Jerry L. Edler
Mar 13, 2022
Freeport – Jerry L. Edler, 80 of Freeport died at Swedish American Hospital on March 13, 2022 after a brief illness. He was born on September 24, 1941 in Freeport to the late Gerald and Orelda (Hoebel) Edler. He married DeAnn Kuhlemeier on June 5, 1965 and together they raised a family.
He was a member of...
Violet G. Shick
Mar 11, 2022
Freeport – Violet G. Shick, 92 of Freeport passed away peacefully at home with family at her side. Violet was born on August 21, 1929 in Ashton, Il to the late Obrey and Mabel (Henson) Burkitt. She married Robert Shick on June 9, 1950. He passed away on August 31, 1985.
Violet was a member of the...
Lois (Boeke) Pointer
Mar 10, 2022
Freeport – Lois Ruby (Boeke) Pointer, 90 of Freeport passed away peacefully on Thursday, March 10, 2022 at Parkview Home with family at her side. She was born on August 13, 1931 in Freeport to the late Raymond and Helen (Tamling) Brinkmeier. She graduated from Freeport High School in 1948. She married her first husband William Boeke Sr on...
Kent R. Rimington
Mar 10, 2022
Lena- Kent Ray Rimington, 63 of Lena, Il died Thursday, March 10, 2022 at home. He was born on December 30, 1958 to Frederick and Virginia (Wilson) Rimington in Peoria, Il. Kent graduated from Lena-Winslow High School. Kent farmed with his dad, worked at Ammons turkey farm in Winslow, IL and the DURA plant in Stockton, IL. He enjoyed...
Jeffery A Murphy
Mar 9, 2022
Freeport – Jeffery Murphy, 61 of Freeport passed away at Pearl Pavilion after a brief illness. Jeff was born to Dale and Vickie (Kennard) Murphy on August 7, 1960 in Bartlesville, OK.
He graduated from Freeport High School in 1982. He was a part of the Eagle Scout Troop #19, was an assistant Scout Master, a special...
Allen H Baysinger
Mar 5, 2022
Allen H. Baysinger, age 92 of Freeport, IL, passed away on Saturday, March 5, 2022 at Pearl Pavilion in Freeport, IL. He was born September 27, 1929 in Freeport; the son of the Late Clarence and Esther (Kohl) Baysinger. Allen married Evelyn (Koester) on September 27, 1975; she passed on February 5, 2021.
He served four years...
