Michael F. Fortner
Jan 11, 2021
Michael F. Fortner, 78 died Monday, January 11, 2021. Mike was born in Freeport on August 24, 1942, the son of Elmer and JoAnne (Blehinger) Fortner. He graduated from Freeport High School in 1960 and then was employed at Kelly Springfield Tire Company for 34 years until his retirement.
Mike was a car buff and...
Susan K. Pommerening
Jan 9, 2021
Susan K. Pommerening 1950-2021
Susan K. Pommerening "Sue", age 70 of Freeport, Illinois, passed away peacefully at home. Sue was born on December 16, 1950 to Wilbur and Audrey (Perdue) Pommerening and went to Freeport High School, graduating in 1969.
Sue was an avid sports fan and enjoyed watching the Green Bay Packers, Chicago White...
Sharon L. Gross
Jan 5, 2021
Sharon Gross of Freeport, IL passed away on January 5, 2021 surrounded by loved ones. Sharon was born in Freeport on April 22, 1941 to Clemence and Lois (Epping) Siegmeier. She graduated at Freeport High School and in 1962 married the love of her life, Roger Gross.
Sharon was a member of Immanuel Lutheran Church. She was...
Deloris J. Klipping
Jan 5, 2021
Deloris J. (Stabenow) Klipping , 87 of Casa Grande, AZ, passed away Jan. 5, 2021 at her daughter's home, surrounded by family. Deloris was born Feb. 7, 1933 in Jones County, Iowa. She was born at home on the family farm to Leroy and Nannie (McQuerry) Stabenow. On May 9, 1953 she married the love of her...
Orville E. Miller
Jan 4, 2021
Orville E. Miller, age 72 of Freeport, IL, passed away on Monday, January 4, 2021 at St. Anthony Hospital in Rockford. He was born December 26, 1948; the son of Orville L. and June (Simler) Miller. He was a 1968 graduate of Freeport High School. Orville married Linda Dikkers on October 21, 1972
He was...
Albert "Al" E. Hufford
Jan 2, 2021
Albert "Al" Hufford , age 94, formerly of the Rock City, passed away on January 2, 2021 at FHN Memorial Hospital.
In his own words, he wrote…."What a nice life I've had. Born in Rock City to wonderful parents, Edward F. Hufford and Grace (Nott) Zimmerman on February 7, 1926. Then, I worked, and raised...
Kenneth D. Kuhlemeyer
Jan 1, 2021
Freeport - Kenneth D. Kuhlemeyer, 79, formerly of Ridott, died on January 1, 2021 at OSF HealthCare in Rockford. He was born on October 3, 1941 in Ridott to the late Louis and Lucille (Tamling) Kuhlemeyer. He graduated from Dakota High School in 1959. He married Rae Kuhlmeier on August, 31 1963.
Ken loved to play baseball...
Daniel D. Elgin
Dec 30, 2020
Daniel D. Elgin , aged 67 of Freeport, IL, died on Wednesday, December 30, 2020 at FHN Memorial Hospital. He was born December 13, 1953; the son of Robert and Ruth (Nunemacher) Elgin. He was a 1972 graduate of Freeport High School. Daniel married Wendy Lehmann on August 2, 1974.
He was currently employed at...
Misty D.L. Levenick
Dec 29, 2020
Freeport – Misty (Krumwiede) Levenick, 48, of Freeport passed away at home on Tuesday, December 29 th with her family at her side. She was born on February 17, 1972 to Irene (Handley) and the late Gary Krumwiede. She attended New Covenant Academy for High School and graduated valedictorian in 1990. She attended Highland Community College, and married John...
Barbara Ann Noble
Dec 27, 2020
Barbara Ann Noble, 75, formerly of Lanark, died Sunday, December 27, 2020 at Pearl Pavilion Nursing Center in Freeport, Illinois. She was born on August 7, 1945 in Lanark. A daughter of Stanley and Gladys (Crofton) Noble. Barbara graduated from Lanark High School in 1963 and attended Highland Community College. Barbara spent most of her life in Freeport, Il...
Martha "Dolly" Fissell
Dec 27, 2020
Freeport – Martha "Dolly" Fissell, age 84, went home to be with the Lord on December 27, 2020. She was born on December 16, 1936 to the late Martin and Elizabeth (Schmidt) Midthun. She attended Freeport High School. She then worked for the Northwestern Telephone Company. She married Kenneth E. Fissell on December 1, 1956. He passed away in...
Joe M. Krider
Dec 26, 2020
Freeport - Joe Krider, 86 formerly of Sugar Grove, Il died on Saturday, December 26th at Presence St. Joseph's in Freeport. He was born on November 24,1934 to the late Marvin and Myrtle (Marlatt) Krider in Danville, Il. He graduated from Danville High School in 1952. He attended 1 year at Illinois State University where he was on the...
Marguerite "Tootie" Meinert
Dec 25, 2020
Marguerite "Tootie" Meinert, 90, of Dakota, IL, passed away on December 25, 2020 at FHN Memorial Hospital. Born July 13, 1930 she was the daughter of Wilbert and Isabelle (Murray) Keehnen. She was a graduate of Dakota High School. On April 30, 1949 she and Frank Meinert were united in marriage.
She and Frank farmed in Dakota...
Delores J. Kuhlemeier
Dec 24, 2020
Delores J. Kuhlemeier, 86, entered her heavenly home on Thursday, December 24, 2020 at Pearl Pavilion. She was born in Freeport on October 6, 1934, the daughter of Irvin and Irma (Koester) Kuhlemeier.
Her favorite activity was painting/coloring. She enjoyed shopping, going out to eat, and family gatherings.
She is survived by her...
William "Bill" H. Blomberg
Dec 23, 2020
William "Bill" H. Blomberg , age 88 of Cedarville, IL, passed away at home on Wednesday, December 23, 2020. He was born November 27, 1932 in Evanston, IL; the son of the late Howard and Grace (Williams) Blomberg. He graduated from East Rockford High School and received his Bachelor's Degree in History and Political Science. He later...
Nancy Lou Simler
Dec 22, 2020
Nancy Lou Simler , 87 passed away peacefully at her home in Forreston, IL. Nancy was born In Freeport, IL on May 12, 1933 to Melvin and Dorothy (Gassman) Winters. She grew up on a farm outside Pearl City, IL and graduated from Pearl City High School.
Nancy married the love of her life, Earl...
James E. Griffin Jr.
Dec 21, 2020
Jim never just existed. He threw his entire being into everything he did. Jim didn't just love his wife, he adored her; he worshipped her. He didn't just raise his kids; he taught them honesty and integrity, and he instilled strong values of hard work and self-reliance; he raised his children to be strong and capable: like he was. ...
Rodney L. Bowers
Dec 18, 2020
Ridott – Rodney L. (Rod) Bowers, 93 of Ridott passed away on Friday, December 18th of COVID 19. He was born July 29 th , 1927 the son of the late Roy and Bernice (Spangler) Bowers. He went to a one room school house at Berlin School to the 8 th grade. He then went to Freeport...
Anitta M. Klinger
Dec 17, 2020
Freeport – Anitta M. Klinger, 83, of Freeport passed away Thursday, December 17, 2020. She passed away comfortably and peacefully at home surrounded by her loving family & husband after an extended but courageous battle with cancer.
She was born July 16, 1937 in Swindon England, the daughter of George and Elsie Price...
Shawn P. Peterson
Dec 14, 2020
O rangeville – Shawn Peterson, 29 of Orangeville passed away at home with his family surrounding him on December 14 th . He was born on May 10, 1991 in Monroe, Wisconsin to Rodney and Tami (Richardson) Peterson. He graduated from Orangeville High School in 2009. He then went onto UW Platteville where he attained his bachelor's degree in...
