Obituary Listing

May 1, 2022

Freeport – Matthew J. Nelson, 50 of Freeport passed away at FHN on May 1, 2022.  He was born on June 30, 1971 to Harry and Beate (Brechis) Nelson.

Matthew loved to play the guitar in a band in his younger years.  He enjoyed playing soccer and the going to the beaches in Florida.

He...

Apr 24, 2022

Davis – Gayle D. Gladkin, 70 of Davis passed away suddenly at home on Sunday, April 24, 2022.  She was born on October 19, 1951 in Freeport to George and Mildred (Dunbar) Morey.  She went to Freeport High School and graduated in 1969.  She married Wally Gladkin on September 5, 1982 and together they owned and operated Wally G's...

Apr 23, 2022

Lilas Fern (Bucher) Portner passed away April 23, 2022 in Freeport, Illinois.  Lilas was born October 10, 1927 to Fern (Strohecker) and Charles Bucher, joining her big brother, Dale, in Freeport.  Her October 10 th birthday would later be shared with her first child, Georgia, and granddaughter, Jordan.  After graduating from Freeport High School, she went to work for...

Apr 23, 2022

James Jackson Shippy, 92, formerly of Davis, IL, passed away on April 23, 2022, at Manor Court in Liberty Village, Freeport, IL after a brief illness. Jack (as he was known by his friends and family) was born on May 6, 1929, to Leland L. Shippy, Sr. and Nellie E. (nee...

Apr 22, 2022

Ev (Shippee) True "flew home" April 22, 2022 to meet Jesus. She is most likely zipping around heaven and rearranging a few things and Jesus is saying "Whoa, you just got here.  Sit down and rest a few minutes!"  She often talked about being "homesick for heaven".  So many people she loved were there waiting for her. ...

Apr 16, 2022

Mary E. Lee, age 83 of Freeport, IL, passed away on Saturday, April 16, 2022 at WinnPrairie in Freeport. She was born on November 18, 1938 in Marathon, IA; the daughter of the late Lawerance and Mary June (Grey) Keyes. Mary married James Lee on June 19, 1960; he passed on March 13, 2022.

She...

Apr 14, 2022

Dayne Lee Cooley, Sr. age 87, passed away on Thursday, April 14, 2022 at Walnut Acres in Freeport. He was born January 23, 1935 in Terre Haute, IN; the son of the late John Verdayne and Nellie Mae Cooley.

Dayne served in the U.S. Army from 1955 to 1957, patrolling borders in Germany. He married Roberta Lambert...

Apr 13, 2022

Rock City – Delbert A. Zettle, 82 of Rock City passed away with his family at his side on Thursday, April 13 th at Medina Nursing Center in Durand.  He was born on February 7, 1940 to the late Oliver and Flavia (Phillips) Zettle.  He married Mary Gramley on December 31, 1960 and together they raised a family.  She...

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...

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....

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...

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...

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...

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...

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....

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...

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....

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,...

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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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...