Marjorie G Boals (Klaas)
Aug 3, 2017
Marjorie G. Boals, 80, from Afolkey IL passed away peacefully on August 3rd, 2017. She was born October 25, 1936, she was the daughter of Lewis Klaas and Pearl Selleck. On June 19, 1955, Marjorie married Bernard Boals in Dakota. Marjorie graduated from Dakota High School class of 1955 and was a lifelong member of Bethel United Methodist Church in...
Karen S Lorenz (Bose)
Jul 30, 2017
Karen S. Lorenz, age 75 of Freeport, IL, passed away Sunday, July 30, 2017 at Pearl Pavillion in Freeport. She was born March 18, 1942; the daughter of the late Robert and Helen (Propp) Bose. She graduated from Freeport High School and completed several college courses. Karen married Jon Lorenz on June 27, 1964. Jon and Karen moved to Aurora,...
Mary Wagner
Jul 29, 2017
Mary Wagner passed peacefully in her sleep during the wee hours of July 29, 2017. Born January 31, 1921, Mary enjoyed over 96 years on this earth. Her love for dogs, horses, deer, and particularly her Chihuahua, Pete was well known. She was a long time employee of MicroSwitch in Freeport, IL, an avid fan of the Cubs, bowling, and...
Donald E "Don" Koehn
Jul 29, 2017
Donald E. Koehn, age 69 of Lena, IL, passed away Saturday, July 29, 2017 at FHN Memorial Hospital in Freeport. He was born February 28, 1948; the son of Cletus and Betty (Diestelmeier) Koehn. He was a 1967 graduate of Pearl City High School. He went on to Highland Community College graduating in 1969. He then graduated from the University...
Franklin F Walker
Jul 27, 2017
Franklin F. Walker, age 76 of Freeport, IL, passed away Thursday, July 27, 2017 at Manor Court in Freeport. He was born June 4, 1941; the son of the late Floyd and Marian (Robbe) Walker. He graduated from Freeport High School and Highland Community College with an Associate of Arts degree. He then went on to Western Illinois University where...
Lillian D Diddens (Suntken)
Jul 25, 2017
Lillian D. Diddens, age 92 of Freeport, IL, passed away at home on Tuesday, July 25, 2017. She was born February 25, 1925; the daughter of the late Frederick and Dora (Penticoff) Suntken. She married LaVerne Diddens on November 2, 1946 at Main St. EUB Church in Freeport and he passed on December 22, 1984. Lillian was a hard worker...
Katherine L Forrester (Miller)
Jul 25, 2017
Katherine L. Forrester, age 86 of Freeport, IL, passed away at home Tuesday, July 25, 2017. She was born August 9, 1930 in Chicago, IL; the daughter of the late Walter and Stella (Owen) Miller. She graduated from Harrison High School where she played in the band. Katherine married Thomas Eugene Forrester Sr. on November 20, 1948; he preceded her...
Orland E "Orlie" Walker
Jul 21, 2017
Orland E. (Orlie) Walker, 92, passed peacefully on July 21, 2017 at Parkview Home with his sons Dave and Steve at his side. Orlie was beloved by many for his kindness, quick dry wit, interesting stories and wonderful character. Born May 19, 1925 in Lancaster, WI, he was the son of Merrill and Jennie (Eastman) Walker. He married Jean Rowen,...
Darlene Gilliam (Parks)
Jul 20, 2017
Darlene Gilliam, age 83 of Council Bluffs, IA; formerly of Freeport, IL, passed away Thursday, July 20, 2017 at Comfort Care Homes in Omaha, NE. She was born November 2, 1933 in Spencer, IA; the daughter of the late Edward and Laura (Goyette) Parks. Darlene married Wirt Gilliam Jr. on October 3, 1953 in Spencer, IA. He died in 1986....
Robert "Bob-Bmac" Mackenzie
Jul 17, 2017
Robert (Bob-BMac) MacKenzie, age 79 of Cedarville, IL, passed away Monday, July 17, 2017 at Monroe Clinic Hospital. He was born May 16, 1938 in Stephenson Co.; the son of the late John and Florence (Wienand) MacKenzie. He married Rose Scheetz on November 29, 1963. Bob served in the U.S. Navy for four years. Several of his favorite jobs were...
Rosalee "Rose" Buss
Jul 13, 2017
Rosalee "Rose" Buss 19472017 Buss, Rosalee "Rose", 70, of Nicholasville, KY and wife of Kenneth Buss, died July 13, 2017 at the University of Kentucky Medical Center. Born February 5, 1947 in Freeport, IL, she was the daughter of the late Louis and Lucille Tamling Kuhlemeyer. Rose was a homemaker, an accomplished pianist, and assisted Ken with his insurance business,...
Richard "Dick" Jahnke
Jul 13, 2017
Richard "Dick" Jahnke, born August 12, 1927, passed away on July 13, 2017 at the age of 89. He was a resident of Chicago, Northbrook, Itasca, Stockton and Freeport. Richard grew up in the city and served in the Korean War. Upon retiring from M&M Mars Candy Co. and his own landscaping business, he took a gamble and bought a...
Rosali Cosgrove (Locher)
Jul 12, 2017
Rosali Cosgrove, age 91 of Freeport, IL, passed away Wednesday, July 12, 2017 at Manor Court in Freeport. She was born April 26, 1926 in Switzerland; the daughter of the late Willi and Rosa (Huber) Locher. She graduated from Freeport High School. Rosali married Clement A. Cosgrove on October 26, 1946; he died January 15, 1985. She was a member...
Dolores M Pfeiffer (Heilman)
Jul 9, 2017
Dolores M. Pfeiffer, age 87 of Freeport, IL, passed away Sunday, July 9, 2017 at Waverly Place in Stockton, IL. She was born September 29, 1929; the daughter of the late William and Rena (Fransen) Heilman Sr. She attended Freeport Schools through the 9th grade. She married James J. Pfeiffer on March 11, 1950; he died November 22, 1966. Dolores...
Brian S Sala
Jul 1, 2017
Brian S. Sala, age 63 of Kent, IL, passed away Saturday, July 1, 2017 at FHN Memorial Hospital in Freeport. He was born March 10, 1954; the son of Stanley and Freda (Jenkins) Sala. He grew up and attended schools in Hawaii. Brian married Katherine Meyer on March 17, 1978. He loved being an over the road truck driver and...
Winifred L Armagost (Aspinwall)
Jun 30, 2017
Winifred L. Armagost, age 106 of Freeport, IL passed away Friday, June 30, 2017 at Manor Court in Freeport. She was born March 20, 1911 in Freeport; the daughter of the late Edgar W. and Elizabeth (Volkers) Apsinwall. She married Frederick A. Armagost on June 3, 1933; he died October 31, 2000. She attended one year of college and was...
Donna Hanson (Oakley)
Jun 27, 2017
Donna C. Hanson, age 65 of Freeport, IL, passed away Tuesday, June 27, 2017 at the Stephenson Nursing Center in Freeport, IL. She was born November 28, 1951 in Belvidere, IL; the daughter of the late Maynard and June (Prichard) Oakley. She graduated from Belvidere High School. Donna had worked as a cashier at the Belvidere Shopko. She enjoyed her...
Conley W Ditsworth
Jun 10, 2017
Conley W. Ditsworth Sr, age 69 of Maricopa, AZ passed away June 10, 2017 at Banner Medical Center in Casa Grande. He was born on January 9, 1948 in Freeport, Illinois to Doris (Brinkmeier) Ditsworth and Clarence "Butch" Ditsworth. He graduated from Dakota High School and attended Highland Community College. He married Julia Thomas on April 6, 1968. He enlisted...
