Obituary Listing

May 10, 2018

Neal J. Lamm , age 83 of Rock City, IL, passed away at home surrounded by his family on Thursday, May 10, 2018. He was born on July 25, 1934; the son of the late Karl and Charlotte (Koester) Lamm. He was a 1953 graduate of Aquin High School. Neal served in the United States Army from...

May 8, 2018

Zander Scott Shipley, 5 month old infant son of Andrew Shipley and Ashley Jordan of Freeport, IL, was called home to heaven on May 8, 2018. He was born December 6, 2017 and since then has brought much joy to all those who loved him. He was a happy little boy who was always smiling and loved...

May 3, 2018

Judith C. Wilkens , age 74 of Freeport, IL, passed away at home on Thursday, May 3, 2018. She was born September 16, 1943; the daughter of the late Urshel and M. Aileen (Smith) King. Judy married Eugene Wilkens on August 7, 1966 in Dixon, IL; he passed on September 23, 2017.

Through the years...

May 1, 2018

Richard M. Stebbins , age 50 of Pecatonica passed away at home on Tuesday, May 1, 2018. He was born June 27, 1967; the son of Marlin and Donna (Fugate) Stebbins. He was raised in the faith of the Jehovah's Witnesses. He graduated from Freeport High School and attended Highland Community College. Richard married Dana Stevens on...

Apr 30, 2018

Bette K. Pedersen , age 75 of Freeport, IL passed away Monday, April 30, 2018 at FHN Memorial Hospital. She was born on March 10, 1943 in Rockford, IL to the late Stanley and Lucille (Buticofer) Martin.  Bette Married Delbert Baird on June 29, 1963.  Bette married Robert "Bob" Pedersen on June 23, 1979 in Winneshiek, IL....

Apr 29, 2018

Walter S. Cowan III , age 71 of Freeport, IL, passed away Sunday, April 29, 2018 at the Stephenson Nursing Center in Freeport. He was born December 28, 1946 in Middletown, OH; the son of the late Walter S. and Mary Jane (Monce) Cowan Jr. Walter married Sylvia Williams on October 22, 1966.

He had...

Apr 24, 2018

Bruce A. Olson, age 76 of Freeport, IL passed away Tuesday, April 24, 2018 at Pearl Pavilion in Freeport. He was born on December 29, 1941 in Savanna, IL; the son of the late Howard Sacia and Olive (Divine) Olson. He was a graduate of Freeport High School. Bruce married Bonnie Clarkson on May 2, 1964.

Apr 23, 2018

Billie L. Stewart , age 63 of Flanagan, IL, formerly of Freeport, IL, passed away Monday, April 23, 2018 at the Flanagan Rehabilitation and Health Care Center. She was born August 25, 1954; the daughter of the late Edgar and Irene (Taft) Stebbins. Billie has previously been married to Ritchie Stewart.

She graduated from Freeport...

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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