Obituary Listing

Apr 23, 2018

Patricia A. Reed, age 88 of Valparaiso, IN, formerly of Freeport, IL, passed away at home on Monday, April 23, 2018. She was born July 28, 1929 in Freeport; the daughter of the late Kenneth Rhode and Gladys & Jim (Matter) Grayson.

Patricia enjoyed shopping and spending time with her family, which was the most...

Apr 17, 2018

Harlow Barynn Manson , daughter of Jon Manson & Airian Holland, was called to Heaven before her birth on Tuesday, April 17 th , 2018 at Rockford Memorial Hospital. At 1:59 pm, Harlow made her first appearance in this world. She is wrapped in the arms of Jesus and is now a perfect angel above. She will...

Apr 16, 2018

Gus Petrakis died peacefully in his beloved home on April 16th, 2018. He was a first generation American; his father emigrated from the village of Koniditsa, Greece. Gus served in the Navy at San Diego, California, which after a childhood beside the Mississippi River, developed a lifelong love of sailing and fascination with boats. He graduated from the...

Apr 9, 2018

Norma J. Gentz , age 88 of Beloit, WI, formerly of Rockton, IL, passed away Monday, April 9, 2018 at the Beloit Memorial Hospital. She was born December 11, 1929 in Rock City, IL to the late Edward and Grace (Zimmerman) Hufford. She graduated from Dakota High School in Dakota, IL. Norma married James Gentz on July...

Apr 9, 2018

Mary V. Hill , 80 of Freeport passed away, Monday, April 9 th at Liberty Village.  Born November 30, 1937 to John V. and Grace (Kammerer) Wall.  She married Ralph Hill on February 14, 1960.  He passed on October 13, 2000.

She was very involved in the mission work of her church serving as treasurer...

Apr 7, 2018

It is with great sadness that the family of Glenn Cole, Jr. announces his passing after an illness with Diabetes on Saturday, April 7, 2018, at the age of 54.  Glenn was born May 25, 1963 in Chicago, IL and resided in Lanark, IL.  Glenn "Brother" will be greatly missed by family and friends, and is survived by his...

Apr 6, 2018

Elise A. Dotson, age 89 of Lake Carroll, IL, passed away Friday, April 6, 2018 at OSF St. Anthony in Rockford. Cremation Rites have been accorded.

Apr 5, 2018

LaVonne M. Hayenga , age 92 of Freeport, IL, passed away Thursday, April 5, 2018 at the Presence St. Joseph Center in Freeport. She was born June 5, 1925; the daughter of the late Nelson and Anna (Nesemeier) Meier. She married Henry "Hank" Hayenga on October 9, 1943; he passed away in 1977.

LaVonne retired...

Apr 4, 2018

Grace Chapman, 87, of Freeport, Illinois, passed away peacefully on April 4, 2018, at the home of her daughter and son-in-law, Nancy and Wayne Symington of Tucson, Arizona.  She was born July 4, 1930, the daughter of the late Thomas and Grace Gigliotti from Lorain, Ohio. She attended Clearview High School along with her two brothers, Dr....

Mar 28, 2018

Robert A. Larson, age 61 of Freeport, IL, passed away at home surrounded by his family on Wednesday, March 28, 2018. He was born June 15, 1956; the son of Robert P. and Ilene (Garland) Larson. He graduated from Freeport High School and went on to receive his Associates Degree from Highland Community College. Bob married Christine...

Mar 27, 2018

Jack C. Stine, 86 of Freeport passed away peacefully with family by his side on Tuesday, March 27, 2018. He was born March 23, 1932 in Freeport to William and Bernice (Jordan) Stine.

Jack graduated from Freeport High School in 1950.  He married Norma Hibst on November 1, 1952 in Freeport. He served in the Air Force...

Mar 26, 2018

Theresa M. Pankonin, age 80 of Freeport, IL, formerly of Woodstock, IL, passed away Monday, March 26, 2018 at Peal Pavilion in Freeport. She was born September 9, 1937; the daughter of the late Walter and Mary (Hertel) Spoerlein. She attended McHenry Community College. On September 14, 1974, Theresa married Earl Pankonin in Harvard, IL.

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Mar 24, 2018

Patricia A. Baal , age 83 of Freeport, IL, passed away Saturday, March 24, 2018 at the Stephenson Nursing Center in Freeport. She was born August 25, 1934; the daughter of the late George and Bertha (Kuntzleman) McIlvanie. Patricia married Dale Baal on July 26, 1953; he passed on December 2, 1998.

She had worked...

Mar 24, 2018

Joseph Lawrence Myles Jr. 34, died unexpectedly on Saturday, March 24, 2018 at Swedish American Hospital. He was born March 10 th 1984 in Freeport, IL to Joseph Myles Sr. and Annette B. Love. Joseph was a graduate of Freeport High School and worked for Syncreon. He was a loving father of 3 children and one child...

Mar 13, 2018

Lucille R. Miller , age 92 of Freeport, IL, passed away Tuesday, March 13, 2018 at Presence St. Joseph Center in Freeport. She was born September 10, 1925; the daughter of the late Merle and Henrietta (Sager) Winters. She attended Lena High School. Lucille married Alfred Miller on September 25, 1943; he passed on August 3, 2000....

Mar 13, 2018

Dennis G. Potter, age 64 of Ridott, IL, passed away Tuesday, March 13, 2018 at Rockford Memorial Hospital. He was born August 17, 1953 in Monroe, WI; the son of Thomas and the late Marlene (Millard) Potter. He graduated from Parkview High School in Orfordville, WI. Dennis married Jacqueline Carr on November 17, 1973 in Footville, WI....

Mar 13, 2018

Berniece E. Sargent , 92, went to heaven March 13, 2018. Born February 24, 1926, she was the daughter of George and Sadie (Endress) Dascher. Berniece married Ransom Sargent on January 9, 1960.

She was employed by Micro Switch in Freeport, IL for 33 years. Berniece enjoyed bowling, BINGO, playing cards, working puzzles and crocheting....

Mar 11, 2018

Carol Raetz, age 74 of Orangeville, IL, passed away at home on Sunday, March 11, 2018. She was born on September 2, 1943; the daughter of the late Simon and Dalmantha (Lower) Sager.

She attended Freeport High School and had worked at Micro Switch for 28 years. Carol loved playing BINGO and collecting deer memorabilia....

Mar 9, 2018

Stephen E. Hoffman , age 73 of Ridott, IL, passed away at home on Friday, March 9, 2018. Steve was born August 9, 1944 in Dover, PA; the son of the late Wayne and G. Mary (Early) Hoffman. He graduated from Dover High School in 1963. He joined the United States Army in March of 1964. Steve...

Mar 9, 2018

Cherryl Hinrichs, age 67 of Freeport, IL, passed away Friday, March 9, 2018 at the University of Wisconsin Hospital in Madison. She was born April 16, 1950; the daughter of the late Robert and Norma (Geiser) Keeler. She graduated from Pearl City High School and went on to receive her Bachelor's Degree from the University of Illinois...