Wanda Zettle
Feb 15, 2026
Wanda E. Zettle, age 59 of Rockford, IL, passed away on Sunday, February 15, 2026 at OSF St. Anthony Hospital in Rockford. She was born March 5, 1966 in Sault Ste. Marie, MI; the daughter of the late Elmer and Dixie (Bender) Zettle.
Wanda was a 1984 graduate of Freeport High School. She went on to Highland Community College where she...
Helen Louise Wilson
Feb 14, 2026
Helen Louise (Kloepping) Wilson, 101 of Dakota, Illinois went home to be with her Lord and Savior on Saturday, February 14th at Saint Joseph Village in Freeport. She was born October 12th, 1924, in Jefferson Township, Juda Wisconsin to Fred and Florence (Stuckey) Kloepping. On September 22nd, 1943, she married Nobel O. Wilson at Grace Lutheran Church in Monroe, Wisconsin.
After...
Collin D. Chriss
Feb 10, 2026
Collin D. Chriss, age 96, passed away peacefully on February 10, 2026. He would have celebrated his 97th birthday on March 30.
Born in Ogle County, IL on March 30, 1929, Collin was the son of Myrtle and Paul Chriss and the brother of Sam (Velva) Chriss. Following his service in the United States Army, Collin returned home and, alongside his...
Paula J. Schwartz
Feb 7, 2026
Paula J. Schwartz, age 71 of Freeport, IL passed away peacefully at home surrounded by loved ones on Saturday February 7, 2026.
She was born May 28, 1954 in Freeport, Illinois. The daughter of Paul and June (Weber) Moss. She graduated from Freeport High School in 1972. She married James Schwartz on March 1, 1975. Together they spent 50 wonderful years...
Doyle R. Mackenzie
Feb 3, 2026
Doyle R. Mackenzie, 60, of Freeport, passed away suddenly on February 3, 2026. Doyle was born on July 25, 1965, in Freeport, to Robert “Bob-BMac” and Rose Mackenzie. After graduating from Freeport High School in 1983, Doyle began his lifelong career as a roofer, proudly working for 35 years with the Local 11 Roofers Union.
Doyle was a man who valued...
Paulette Parker
Feb 3, 2026
Paulette R. Parker, age 74 of Freeport, IL, passed away on Tuesday, February 3, 2026 at FHN Memorial Hospital. She was born October 3, 1951. She graduated from Rock Falls High School with the class of 1970 and went on to cosmetology school. Paulette married Donald Parker on August 8, 1970.
She did data entry for Newell and Viking Insurance. Paulette...
Jerry A. Tempel
Feb 2, 2026
Jerry Tempel Obituary
Jerry Allen Tempel 67 of Freeport passed away peacefully on February 2nd 2026 with his family by his side after a brief illness.
He was born December 6th 1958 in Freeport Illinois. The son of the late Walter and Anna (Schroeder) Tempel. Jerry married the love of his life Cheri Boyer on July 24, 1981 in Freeport Illinois.
Jerry served...
Mary E. Weber
Jan 31, 2026
Freeport – Mary E. Weber, 99 of Freeport passed away peacefully on January 31, 2026 at Pearl Pavilion Nursing Center. She was born on September, 17, 1926 to Burtis and Mary (Scovill) Foltz. She and her husband, Charles were married on September 29, 1951 and together they build a life of fun and adventures. He passed away on August 10,...
Grady Grant Bowers
Jan 23, 2026
Grady Grant Bowers, age 16 of Freeport/Davis, is now resting peacefully after passing away on Friday, January 23, 2026 at the American Family Children's Hospital in Madison, WI.
Grady was born on June 15, 2009, the son of Erin (Judd) Price and Chris Bowers. He lived a life surrounded by love. He was affectionate and adored being...
Forrest W. Clark
Jan 22, 2026
Davis – Forrest W. Clark, 92 of Davis passed away peacefully at home on Thursday, January 22, 2026 with his family by his side. He was born May 7, 1933 to the late Robert B. and Florence (Nolty) Clark. Forrest served in the US Army from 1953-1955 and was stationed in Germany. He and Reva Bingner were married on...
Robert Merkle
Jan 20, 2026
Robert Merkle, age 89 of Freeport Illinois passed away peacefully on January 20th 2026. Robert was born on October 11 1936 in Lena Illinois to Sally and Edward Merkle.
Robert was a beloved husband, father, grandfather, and friend. Robert's legacy will live on through all who were fortunate enough to know him. Robert was very proud to...
Randall Alan Barr
Jan 17, 2026
Randall Alan Barr, age 58 of Argyle, WI, formally of Rock City, IL, passed from sudden illness on January 17, 2026. He was born on January 10, 1968 at Freeport Memorial Hospital; the son of the late Harry and Ruth (Henze) Barr. He graduated from Dakota High School in 1986.
Randy was a trueborn farmer. He owned and operated his own...
Theodore "Ted" E. Kramer
Jan 14, 2026
Theodore Eugene Kramer, age 71, of Davis, Illinois, passed away peacefully on January 14, 2026.
Ted was born on February 10, 1954, in Appleton, Wisconsin, the son of Eugene and Ruby Kramer. He graduated from Dakota High School in 1972 and married Sally Horstmeier in 1975. He spent his life rooted in community, family, and service—values that...
Ricky A. Barrett
Jan 8, 2026
Janesville, WI – Ricky Barrett, age 68 formerly of the Freeport area died peacefully at his home in Janesville, WI. He was born on September 30, 1957 to the late Rydene and Anita (Hurd) Barrett.
He loved to hunt, fish, trap, listen to rock radio and work with his hands. He was an avid Chicago Bear and...
Charyl J. Wagenknecht
Jan 7, 2026
Freeport – Charyl J. (Wing) Wagenknecht, 84 of Freeport passed away on January 7, 2026 at Citadel St. Joseph's Village of Freeport with her family by her side. She was born on July 25, 1941, the daughter of Samuel and Kathryn( Staas) Wing. She married Jim Wagenknecht on November 25th, 1960.
Charyl was a realtor for many...
Barbara J. Fors
Jan 2, 2026
Barbara J Fors, (Burke), 75 passed away Friday, January 2nd 2026 in Freeport, IL. She was born on February 21st 1950 in Norfolk, Virginia, the daughter of Alfred E. Burke and Ruby Bernice Rusk.
She is survived by her children; Son, Nikky Fors & wife Kathy of Arkansas and daughter, Kisa Fors-Francis & husband Bill and grandson,...
Diane L. Despain
Jan 2, 2026
Freeport – Diane L. De Spain, 74 of Freeport passed away on January 2, 2026 at Manor Court of Freeport, following a short illness. She was born on January 2, 1952 to John and Delta (Pfile) Harnish. She was a graduate of FHS in 1970 and she married Lamoine De Spain on June 20th, 1970 and together they built...
Shirley A. (Dexter) Mills
Jan 2, 2026
Freeport – Shirley A. (Dexter) Mills, 89 of Freeport went to the Lord on January 2, 2026 with her family at her side. She was born in Lena on February 8, 1936 to Charles and Leola (Hayes) Simmons. Shirley lived her entire life in the Lena, Dakota and Freeport area. She worked 36 years at Micro Switch in Freeport. ...
Janet E. Busekros
Jan 1, 2026
Freeport – Janet Eileen Busekros (90) of Freeport, Illinois passed away on January 1, 2026. She loved life and was a strong fighter until the end.
She was born March 23, 1935 in Beloit, Wisconsin, the daughter of Wilbur and Mildred Sherwood. She had two brothers, Raymond and Lee Sherwood and two sisters, Patricia Parriott and Lois...
Dr. Michael J. Merry
Dec 31, 2025
Video Tribute: https://www.tributeslides.com/tributes/show/P2HTDHX9Q5JDR49Y?e=1
Dr. Michael J. Merry, age 67 of Freeport, IL, passed away on Wednesday, December 31, 2025 at FHN Memorial Hospital surrounded by his family after a courageous battle with Alzheimer's disease. He was born September 27, 1958 in Clinton, IA; the son of the late John and Anna Marie (Heistad) Merry. Michael...
