Kenneth Wheeler Jr.
Oct 2, 2025
Kenneth Louis (Kenny) Wheeler Jr. passed away peacefully at his home on October 2nd, 2025.
Born to Goldie and Kenneth Wheeler Sr. t on June 15th, 1952 in Polo, Illinois. He graduated from Forreston High School and after high school, was drafted into the United States Army. He married Cathy Schemel (Wheeler) in February of 1978 and...
Elmer "John" Anderson
Sep 29, 2025
Elmer John Anderson, Jr of Dakota, Illinois passed away peacefully on September 29, 2025 in Auburn Hills, Michigan with his daughter, Christina, and son-in-law, Michael, at his side.
John was born on December 31, 1937 in Freeport, Illinois to Elmer and Wilhelmina "Minnie" (Krause) Anderson Sr.
John grew up on the family farm in Dakota....
Mary Elise Thomas
Sep 26, 2025
Mary Elise (Daugherty) Thomas, born on May 22, 1936 passed peacefully from this life to the next on September 26, 2025. Mary Elise was the first born child of Rev. Dr. Clarence Lloyd and Getrude Daugherty in Pittsburgh, PA. The older sister of Gertrude (Stan) Overmeyer, Margaret (Don) Turner and Lloyd Daugherty, she learned to be an attentive caretaker...
Larry L. Eilers
Sep 23, 2025
Larry L. Eilers, age 85 of Freeport, IL, passed away on Tuesday, September 23, 2025, at Parkview Home in Freeport. He was born August 29, 1940, in Anamosa, IA; the son of the late Renk and Lois (Kuhns) Eilers. He graduated from the University of Iowa in Iowa City with a Bachelor's Degree in Business. In 1968, he moved...
Patricia A. Oorlog
Sep 23, 2025
Cedarville – Patricia A. (Booth) Oorlog, 85 of Cedarville passed away after an extended illness on September 23, 2025 at Manor Court of Freeport. She was born on July 28, 1940 in Lanark, Illinois to Leland and Helen (Martin) Booth.
Pat graduated from Shannon High School in 1958. She married Robert Oorlog on July 17, 1982 and...
Jack M. Wilson
Sep 23, 2025
Freeport – Jack M. Wilson, 76 of Freeport passed away at Pearl Pavilion in Freeport on September 23, 2025. He was born on November 11, 1948 to the late Walter and Betty (Teeple) Wilson. He was a Veteran of the Army serving at Ft. Leonard Wood, MO from 1969-1971. He enjoyed watching his grandchildren compete in all of their...
Katherine Ann Walker
Sep 23, 2025
Katherine Ann Sallade Walker (76) unexpectedly passed away September 23, 2025. She was born in St. Louis, Missouri to Richard Leroy Sallade and Edway Whitaker Sallade. She attended St. Augustine of Canterbury in Belleville and graduated from the Academy of Notre Dame. Receiving a State of Illinois Scholarship, she graduated from Quincy College in 1971 with a bachelor's degree...
Allen Lee Meyer
Sep 20, 2025
Allen Meyer, 67, of Freeport, Illinois, passed away on September 20, 2025. He was born in Freeport on March 12, 1958, the son of Al and Pauline Meyer.
He is survived by his son, Reverend Adam (Amy) Meyer of South Beloit, Illinois; his beloved grandchildren, Elijah and Addalynn Meyer; and sisters Deonna Love, Darla (Eric) Loos, Della...
Arnold H Giedd
Sep 20, 2025
Freeport – Arnold H. Giedd, 82 of Freeport passed away at FHN Memorial Hospital on September 20, 2025. He was born on January 7, 1943 to Leonard and Clara (Janssen) Giedd in Avon, SD. He and Kay Wolfensberger were married on June 27, 1964 and together they built a life of love, laughter and family.
He graduated...
Lois Ruth Luedtke
Sep 18, 2025
Lois Ruth Luedtke , beloved wife, mother, grandmother, and friend, passed away peacefully at home on September 18th, leaving behind a legacy of compassion, strength, and grace. She was born on July 27, 1948, in St. Croix Falls, Wisconsin to Clifford and Ruth Grandstrand. She grew up in Shafer, Minnesota and was a graduate of Taylor Falls...
James O. Kiepert
Sep 16, 2025
Freeport - James "Jim" O. Kiepert, 85 of Freeport passed away suddenly at Heritage Woods of Freeport Assisted Living. He was born on April 22, 1940 in Oconomowoc, WI to Orville and Norma (Williams) Kiepert. He graduated from Johnson Creek HS and then went on into the Air Force serving from 1958-1961. Jim was self employed as a delivery...
Edwin David Messenger
Sep 11, 2025
Edwin David Messenger, age 75, of Freeport, IL, passed away peacefully at his home on Thursday, September 11, 2025. He was born on August 12, 1950, the son of the late Harry and Viola (Horton) Messenger, Sr.
David proudly served his country as a United States Marine during the Vietnam War, where he was awarded both the...
Dean A. Anderson
Sep 11, 2025
Freeport – Dean Arthur, Anderson, 62 of Freeport passed away unexpectedly. He was born March 10, 1963 to Donald L. and Pauline (Johnson) Anderson. He was a 1981 graduate of Forreston High School. Early in life he worked in construction specializing in concrete work.
He is survived by his brothers, Rich (Dawn) Anderson of CO; Randy (Vikki)...
Dale C. Lapp
Sep 9, 2025
Freeport – Dale C. Lapp, 79 of Freeport passed away at FHN Hospital on September 9, 2025 after an extended illness. He was born on August 29, 1946 to James and Marian (Trimble) Lapp in Rochelle, IL. He married Carolyn (Herold) Jacobs on March 29, 1996.
He served in the Navy being stationed in the Philippines and...
Rosa C. Donaldson
Sep 7, 2025
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Rosa (Rose) Donaldson, 87, died September 7, 2025 at Parkview Home in Freeport, IL. She was born in Comstock Park, MI on December 5, 1937 to John and Karolina (Futterer) Trampel. She was the fifth of eight children. In 1958, Rose married Richard (Dick) Donaldson in Oregon, IL. He died...
Dorothy E. Schlueter
Sep 7, 2025
Freeport – Dorothy E. Schlueter, 100 years young passed away on September 7, 2025 at Liberty Village Manor Court. She was born on December 9, 1924 to Henry C. and Clara (Schradermeier) Schlueter.
She was a volunteer with the American Red Cross for 30+ years. She also was a part of the women's fellowship at St. Paul...
Jean M. Moss
Sep 5, 2025
Jean M. Moss , age 91 of Rockford, IL, passed away on Friday, September 5, 2025. She was born January 13, 1934 in Lena, IL; the daughter of the late Cuyler and Alma (Hintz) Schermerhorn. She was a 1951 graduate of Freeport High School.
Jean married DeWayne Moss on December 1, 1951; he passed on...
Cynthia L. Price
Sep 2, 2025
Cynthia Louise Price, 79, passed away peacefully in Chicago, Illinois, on September 2, 2025.
She was born January 5,1946, in Freeport,Illinois, raised in Rock City, Illinois and graduated from Dakota High School in 1964.
She married the love of her life, Ulan, on February 11, 1967, and they shared 55 wonderful years together. She will ...
Shirley A. Diestelmeier
Aug 25, 2025
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Shirley A. Diestelmeier, 87, passed away peacefully surrounded by her family on August 25, 2025 at Bickford Senior Living, Iowa City, Iowa. She was known for her dedication to family and friends, her unwavering faith, consistently putting the needs of others ahead of her own, an abundant heart,...
