J. Hunter Lincoln
Oct 24, 2017
J. Hunter Lincoln, 75, passed away Tuesday, October 24, 2017 at FHN Memorial Hospital with his family at his side. Hunter was born June 12, 1942 in New York, NY; the second son of John Kent and Helen Elizabeth (Peck) Lincoln.
Hunter attended school in New York until his family moved to Freeport when he was in...
Royce Allen Piefer
Oct 20, 2017
Royce Allen Piefer passed away on the evening of Friday, October 20 th , 2017 at home after surviving a two year contest between himself and kidney cancer. He set goals that he wanted to see through, lastly reaching his 80 th birthday.
Royce was born on October 13, 1937 in Freeport, IL, to LeRoy...
Gloria M. Rundall
Oct 18, 2017
Gloria M. Rundall, age 88 of Freeport, IL, passed away at home on Wednesday, October 18, 2017. She was born January 27, 1929 in Hoquiam, WA; the daughter of the late Chester and Gwenona (Brown) Stonehocker. She married William Rundall March 24, 1945. They then moved from California to Freeport.
Gloria was employed at Newell...
Ricky Lee Kuhlemeier
Oct 16, 2017
Ricky L. Kuhlemeier , age 63 of Freeport, IL, passed away at home on Monday, October 16, 2017. He was born April 15, 1954; the son of the late Vernon T. and Leona (Moss) Kuhlemeier.
He worked for Eagle's Foods for over 20 years. He also did mechanical work and had a passion for working...
Wilma Schulz
Oct 15, 2017
Wilma Schulz, age 85 of Freeport, IL, passed away at home surrounded by her family on Sunday, October 15, 2017. She was born August 29, 1932; the daughter of the late Charles and Bessie (Rabe) Gartman. She married Leonard E. Schulz Sr. on October 4, 1947.
Wilma worked for Micro Switch for 28 years. She...
Robert Grant Morton
Oct 14, 2017
Robert Grant Morton , 89, of Freeport, IL, passed away peacefully at home surrounded by his family on Saturday, October 14, 2017. He was born December 16, 1927 in Freeport; the son of the late John "Jack" C. and Ann (Amos) Morton. He was a 1946 graduate of Freeport High School. He married Donna Holtum of Freeport...
Steven Farel
Oct 11, 2017
Steven Farel , age 60 of Lena, IL, passed away peacefully at home surrounded by his family on Wednesday, October 11, 2017. He was born August 5, 1957 in Belvidere, IL; the son of Norman and Shirley (Tessman) Farel. He attended Belvidere High School. Steve married Trina Shacklee on January 17, 1981; she passed on December 4,...
Marlene E. Maxey
Oct 4, 2017
Marlene E. Maxey, 86 of Freeport died Wednesday, October 4 th , 2017 at Stephenson Nursing Center, Freeport, IL. Born August 12, 1931 in Freeport. She was the daughter of Viola (Henning) and Lynn Elliott. She married Donald Maxey on May 2, 1953 at White Pines State Park.
She was a supervisor at Economy Fire...
Deesta Mae Munz
Oct 2, 2017
DeEsta Mae Roth-Munz , age 87 of Freeport, IL, passed away Monday, October 2, 2017 at Manor Court in Freeport. She was born April 12, 1930 at St. Francis Hospital in Freeport; the daughter of the late Elva and Joseph (Joe) Roth.
She attended South Side Grade School and graduated June of 1948 from Freeport...
John "Jack" Holden
Sep 27, 2017
John "Jack" Holden, age 90 of Freeport, IL, passed away Wednesday, September 27, 2017 at Presence St. Joseph in Freeport. He was born May 2, 1927 in Evanston, IL; the son of the late Richard and Bertha (Graham) Holden. He graduated from Lake Forrest Academy, then enlisted and served in the United States Navy. After being discharged,...
Roger P. Nilles
Sep 26, 2017
Roger P. Nilles, loving husband, age 76 of Freeport, IL, passed away Tuesday, September 26, 2017 at Manor Court in Freeport. He was born December 30, 1940 in Dubuque, IA with his twin brother, Roland; the son of the late Eugene and Marcella (McPolland) Nilles. He attended Dubuque grade schools, went to St. Mary's Catholic School for 7th & 8th...
Peter J. Scibona
Sep 26, 2017
Peter Joseph Scibona , 94, beloved husband, father, grandfather, and brother died peacefully at home on Tuesday, September 26, 2017.
Peter was born on March 2, 1923, in Hammond, Louisiana, to Nicholas and Carmella (DePaula) Scibona. The eldest son of ten children, Peter leaves behind four sisters, Josephine Scibona, Rose Crapanzano, Frances Fabiano, and Lena...
Joyce J. Strohacker
Sep 26, 2017
Joyce J. Strohacker, age 88 of Freeport, IL, passed away Tuesday, September 26, 2017 at the Stephenson Nursing Center in Freeport. She was born September 3, 1929; the daughter of the late Ora and Fern (Kleckner) Hogins. She was a graduate of Freeport High School. On August 31, 1951, Joyce married Howard Strohacker; he passed on September...
Glenn "Dick" Ames
Sep 24, 2017
Glenn R. "Dick" Ames , age 86 of Freeport, IL, passed away Sunday, September 24, 2017 at Presence St. Joseph Center with his wife by his side. He was born January 27, 1931 in Flora, IL; the son of the late Rev. Glenn E. and Lois F. (Haycock) Ames. He attended grade school in Flora and Evanston,...
Eugene P. Wilkens
Sep 23, 2017
Eugene P. Wilkens, age 85 of Freeport, IL, passed away at home on Saturday, September 23, 2017. He was born May 14, 1932 in Shannon, IL; the son of the late Joseph and Hazel (Allen) Wilkens. He married Judy King on August 7, 1966 in Dixon, IL.
Gene started farming when he was 11 years...
Dewayne Simler
Sep 17, 2017
DeWayne Simler, age 60 of Galesburg, IL, formerly of Freeport, IL, passed away Sunday, September 17, 2017 at Galesburg Cottage Hospital. He was born December 23, 1956; the son of the late Dale and Vivian (Holden) Simler. DeWayne was special from the moment he was born. Born very early with several health issues, he was given two...
Kash Owen Scott Tucker
Sep 15, 2017
Kash Owen Scott Tucker , infant son of Kory and Erica was born stillborn on Friday, September 15, 2017 at the Monroe Clinic Hospital in Monroe, WI. He is survived by his parents, Kory Tucker and Erica Gruber; siblings, Zayden, Miyah, and Mariyah; grandparents, Thomas and Sharie Hoster, Toni Gale and Eric Gruber, Hal and Cindy Tucker, and...
Myra Stenzhorn
Sep 13, 2017
Myra Stenzhorn, age 87 of Freeport, IL, passed away at home surrounded by her family on Wednesday, September 13, 2017. She was born October 8, 1929; the daughter of the late Frederick Ernest and Myra (Vickers) Regez. She was a 1948 graduate of Freeport High School. Myra married Carl Stenzhorn on December 18, 1949; he passed on...
Eunice E. Benning
Sep 10, 2017
Eunice E. Benning , age 92 of Davis, IL, passed away Sunday, September 10, 2017 at the Medina Nursing Center in Durand, IL. She was born October 9, 1924; the daughter of the late Ralph and Emma (Lofgren) Breneman. Eunice married Merle Benning on October 7, 1951.
She graduated from Durand High School and went...
Wilbur (Willie) Mitchell
Sep 10, 2017
Wilbur (Willie) S. Mitchell , age 92 of Freeport, IL, passed away Sunday, September 10, 2017 at Pearl Pavillion in Freeport. He was born June 12, 1925 in Dakota, IL; the son of the late Charles and Mildred (Maize) Mitchell. Willie married Alice Viel on May 18, 1949; she passed on August 1, 2016.
He...
