Obituary Listing

Nov 16, 2021

Jon P. Lorenz (80) of Freeport and formally a long-term resident of Aurora, IL died at Manor Court of Liberty Village on November 16, 2021, after a short illness. Born in Freeport to parents, John F. Lorenz, and Pauline M. Lorenz (Kieckhaefer), he attended Freeport schools and graduated from Freeport H i gh School in 1958 and...

Nov 14, 2021

Freeport - Joan J. Maltry, 88 of Freeport passed away on November 14 th at Advocate Sherman Hospital in Elgin, IL after an extended illiness.  She was born in Freeport IL on June 27, 1933 the daughter of the late Chester "Jake" and Julia (Young) Smith.  She graduated from Freeport High School.  On July 15, 1960 she married Jack...

Nov 14, 2021

Sandy Marsh, 79, passed away on November 14, 2021 under the exceptional care of Grace Hospice and the caring staff at The Pillars of Prospect Park in Minneapolis, MN.  She was born on October 24, 1942 to parents Augi and Trudi Burgi in Monroe, WI.  She was married to Kent Marsh on October 26, 1962 until his death in...

Nov 12, 2021

Dean Arthur Bartels , 73, of Freeport, IL, passed away unexpectedly on Friday, November 12, 2021. Dean was born to William and Mary (Dirks) Bartels on September 29, 1948, in Anamosa, IA. Dean grew up in Hopkinton, IA, and attended Maquoketa Valley High School. Dean began his life-long love of music in Iowa, with his mother securing...

Nov 8, 2021

Allan Earl Bear was born on June 3 rd , 1935, in Clarno, WI, the oldest of Roy and Frances Bear's two sons.  He passed away November 8 th , 2021, age 86, surrounded by family.

Growing up an inquisitive boy in Orangeville, IL, Allan loved sharing stories of adventures with his neighborhood friends, the time spent...

Nov 7, 2021

Davis – Richard K. Webster, 93 of Davis, IL died on November 7, 2021 at home surrounded by his family.  Mr. Webster was born May 15, 1928 in Milledgeville, IL and grew up in Polo, IL.  He was the oldest son of 12 of Kenneth and Florence (Gerdes) Webster.  Richard married Marlene M. (Eggemeier) Jansen on October 5, 1991...

Nov 6, 2021

Freeport – Ramona J. Kryder, 93 passed away unexpectedly on November 6, 2021.  She was born on August 26, 1928 in Lena, Illinois to the late Milton and Flossie (Dunaway) Liphart.  She was a graduate of the class of 1946 in Pearl City, IL. She married Paul Kryder on May 17 th , 1950 in Freeport at the Main...

Nov 5, 2021

Freeport – Arlene M. Wellner, 85 of Freeport passed away at FHN Memorial Hospital with her daughter at her side.  Born on July 4 th , 1936 in Elizabeth, IL to the late Peter and Emma (Theviot) Haas. After graduating from Freeport High School she worked at HB Plastics as a secretary, as well as bartending and cooking at...

Nov 5, 2021

Pecatonica – Nancy J. Germain, 77 of Pecatonica passed away at OSF St. Anthony Medical Center in Rockford on November 5, 2021 after an extended illness.  She was born on March 8, 1944 to the late Howard and Lila (Sandehn) Black.  She married Loran "Corky" Germain on June 29, 1964 at the Dakota Community Presbyterian Church.  Together they raised...

Nov 4, 2021

Kellene Marie (Johnson) Simler – July 24th 1961 – November 4th 2021 Kelly was a loving mother, wife, daughter, sibling and friend. She always thought of and cared for her family first. She would take time out of her day to spend quality time with family and friends, whether it was a birthday, holiday, or a day...

Nov 4, 2021

Davis – Carroll J. Lisney, 92 of Davis passed away at home with his family at his side on November 4th.  He was born on June 9, 1929 in Blue River, WI to the late Edwin and Carrie (Hanson) Lisney. He served in the Army during the Korean War. He married Jeanette Hartwig on November 1, 1952 in Richland...

Nov 3, 2021

Freeport – Bonnie Lee Gorham, 78 of Freeport passed away after a courageous battle with cancer, peacefully at home surrounded by her family on November 3, 2021.  Born on October 10, 1943 to the late Paul and Marian (Neuschwander) Janicke.  She married James Gorham on August 24, 1962 in Cedarville, IL and together they raised a family of 3...

Nov 2, 2021

Marie Anna Hoormann, age 67, passed on Tuesday, November 2, 2021 at FHN Hospital in Freeport, Illinois with her husband by her side. Marie is survived by her husband of 50 years, Marvin Douglas Hoormann and sons; Ronald D. (Carrie) Hoormann and Michael A. (Molly) Hoormann; as well as her 3 grandchildren...

Nov 1, 2021

Brodhead – Marcia E. (Fluegel) Leitzen, 70 of Brodhead, WI passed away suddenly on November 1, 2021..  Born on May 19, 1951, to Donald and Evelyn (Smith) Fluegel, she grew up on the family farm in rural Dakota, Il. She graduated from Dakota High School in 1969 and went on to attend beauty school in Sterling, Il.  Marcia married...

Oct 31, 2021

German Valley – Randall K. Stenback, 73 of German Valley passed away at home from complications of multiple myeloma, surrounded by his family.  Born to the late Robert and Lena (Kerkoff) Stenback on November 18, 1947 in Freeport.  He graduated from Savanna High School in 1965.  He and Joyce Boelkens were married on May 24 th , 1980 and...

Oct 30, 2021

Dale Albert Willhite , 85, of Freeport died on Saturday, October 30, 2021 at Ascension Living St. Joseph Village in Freeport. He was born April 19, 1936 in Freeport. He was the son of Pete and Alma (Leemhuis) Willhite.

He married Shirley Ann Kopp September 1, 1956 in Orangeville. He worked 40 years at Micro...

Oct 29, 2021

David William Stettner, 68, of Shannon, IL passed away at his home on October 29, 2021, following an illness.

Dave was born May 24, 1953, in Elgin, IL to Donald and Nan Stettner. After graduating high school in 1969, he served four years in the U.S. Navy. Following his time in the Navy, he worked for the...

Oct 27, 2021

Lois Jane Anderson , of Rockford, formerly of Freeport passed away at Wesley Willows Health Center in Rockford on October 27, 2021.  She was born on June 6, 1921 in Freeport to the late Henry and Hattie (Karsted) Calkins.

Lois married Earl "Andy" Anderson on September 16, 1943; whom passed away November 7, 2009.

Oct 26, 2021

Mark A. 'Opa' Rust, 65 of Seward, formally of Forreston, passed away Tuesday, October 26, 2021 at FHN.

Mark was born June 16, 1956 in Freeport to Bob and Edith Rust.  He married Rosie Page on October 25, 1985.  He was employed as  the Public Works Supervisor position for the Village of Forreston, and he previously held...

Oct 25, 2021

Freeport – Brian Evans, 62 of Freeport died at home after a brief illness.  He was born on March 2, 1959 to Clyde Evans and Barbara (Phillips) Heidenreich.  He graduated in 1977 from Freeport High School.  He and Kimberly Wagner were married on May 10, 1986 in Freeport and together they raised a family.  He worked as a printer...