Charles W. Hilgenbrinck
May 5, 2025
Charles W. Hilgenbrinck, 87 of Freeport passed away peacefully at FHN Memorial Hospital on May 5. 2025. Cremation Rites have been accorded and as per his wishes there will be no services held. Condolences can be left for the family at www.walkermortuary.com
Monica L. Kehl
Apr 30, 2025
Monica Lee Kehl, Cedarville, Il, passed away on Wednesday, April 30, 2025, at FHN Hospital, at the age of 70. She was born January 21, 1955 in Dubuque, IA, to Louis (Louie) Madigan and Roberta (Bobbie) Madigan. Monica married James Kehl, September 21, 2002, in Massbach, IL.
Monica graduated from Stockton High School with the class of...
Mary M. Ware
Apr 27, 2025
Mary M. Ware, age 64, of Freeport, Illinois, passed away peacefully at home on April 27, 2025, surrounded by family and friends. She was born on January 1, 1961 to Homer and Irma (McElroy) Ware in Freeport, IL.
Mary was a proud graduate of Freeport High School, Class of 1979, and went on to earn her bachelor's...
Michael L. St. Ores
Apr 24, 2025
Michael Lee St. Ores, born September 14, 1955, on Whiteman Air Force Base in Knob Noster, Missouri, passed away at his home on April 24, 2025, at the age of 69 after a long battle with heart failure and other health issues.
He was the son of George and Esther (Isenhart) St. Ores. As a child, Mike...
Shirley M. Van Horn
Apr 22, 2025
Shirley M. Van Horn, 89 of Freeport passed away peacefully on April 22, 2025 at FHN Memorial Hospital. She was born on May 4, 1935 in Dewitt, Iowa to Kenneth and Anna (Petersen) Van Horn. She was one of four children along with her two brothers, Marvin and John "Jack" Van Horn and one sister, Annette Van Horn (White). ...
Barbara A. Atz
Apr 18, 2025
Freeport – Barbara A. Atz, 77, of rural Freeport passed away peacefully at home on April 18, 2025. She was born on August 14, 1947 to Donald and Marjorie (Marienthal) Walker in Moline, IL. She and Kenneth Atz were married on September 9, 1978 in Dakota, IL.
Barbara graduated from Freeport High School in 1965. She worked...
Daniel J. Dominick
Apr 11, 2025
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Daniel J. Dominick, age 94 of Freeport, IL, passed away on Friday, April 11, 2025 at Parkview Home in Freeport. He was born September 8, 1930 in Manchester, IA; the son of the late Tiller (James) and Anna (Heiserman) Dominick. Daniel married Norma Gayle Rockow on November 27, 1958 at Embury United...
Eleah Michelle Earls
Apr 8, 2025
Eleah unexpectedly was called home to Heaven on Tuesday, April 8, 2025. She was born March 31, 2024 on Easter Morning.
She had battled several medical issues and when faced with surgeries and illnesses, she valiantly fought her way through them all successfully. She was always smiling, laughing, and rolling around. She would light up every room...
Darrell Dean Ransom
Apr 8, 2025
Darrell D. Ransom, 94, of Freeport, Illinois, passed away peacefully at Stephenson Nursing Center in Stephenson County, Illinois, on April 8, 2025.
He was born on July 20, 1930, in Aberdeen, South Dakota to Francis and Marie Ransom. He married Frances (Fran) L. Heck on February 11, 1956.
He was preceded in death by his...
Dona J. Wilson
Apr 4, 2025
Dona Jean Wilson, 93, of Rock City passed away on Friday, April 4th, 2025. She was born and raised in Dakota, Il; the daughter of Howard and Pearl Lawler. She graduated from Dakota High School in 1949 and married Donald Wilson on March 16th, 1952. Dona was a telephone operator in Dakota, she worked side by side with her...
Thomas D. Griffith
Apr 3, 2025
Freeport – Thomas D. Griffith, 79 of Freeport passed away at Mercy Health in Rockford, Illinois on April 3, 2025. He was born on September 10, 1945 in Lima, Ohio to John and Ruth (Davis) Griffith. He married, Ann McKibben on September 9, 1978.
Tom was a member of Zion Church of Freeport. He had a great...
Eugene M. Shade
Mar 28, 2025
Freeport – Eugene M. Shade, 94 of Freeport passed away peacefully at Oakley Courts of Freeport. He was the son of Orley and Lucille (Hybarger) Shade. Eugene married Norma Bessert on March 15, 1950. Norma passed away on December 26, 1999. Together they had three children. Eugene served in the Army during the Korean War.
Eugene enjoyed...
Daniel K. Edler
Mar 25, 2025
Daniel (Dan) K. Edler
1940 - 2025
It is with profound sadness that we announce the passing of Daniel K. Edler of Cedarville, IL on March 25, 2025. He passed peacefully in Freeport, IL surrounded by his loving family. Daniel (Dan) was born Feb 14, 1940 and raised in Freeport, IL. He was one of...
Lillie P. Miller
Mar 24, 2025
Lillie P. Miller, age 78 of Freeport, IL, passed away on Monday, March 24, 2025 at FHN Memorial Hospital. She was born October 24, 1946, in San Antonio, TX; the daughter of the late Juan and Carmen (Piaz) Gonzales. Lille was a graduate of Brackenridge High School in San Antonio. Lillie married James Miller on August 17,...
William A. Stout
Mar 19, 2025
William Anthony Stout
July 2, 1945 – March 19, 2025
William Anthony Stout, age 79, of Chicago, Illinois, passed away peacefully with his family by his side on March 19, 2025. He was born on July 2, 1945, to his loving parents, Joseph & Margaret (DiGiore) Stout. William led a life filled with passion, love,...
Larry F. Holland
Mar 15, 2025
Eleroy – Larry F. Holland, 77 of Eleroy passed away unexpectedly at home on Saturday, March 15th. He was born on May 31, 1947 to Francis and Betty (Dotzel) Holland and he lived in the area all his life. He worked as a machinist in manufacturing his entire career. Larry loved fishing, hunting and anything to do with nature....
Dennis M. Last
Mar 7, 2025
Dennis M. Last 1962-2025
Dennis "Denny" Marvin Last, 62, of Davis, IL. passed away peacefully on Friday, March 7, 2025, in Monroe, WI. He was born on August 24, 1962, in Rockford, IL to Marvin and Joyce (Nielander) Last. He was one of five children. Dennis graduated from Dakota High School in 1981. Den was an amazing...
Karen K. Posey
Feb 26, 2025
Karen K. Posey of Loves Park, IL, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, February 26, 2025 at Serenity Home Hospice in Oregon, IL after a courageous battle with cancer. She was born in Freeport, IL on April 5, 1961 to Robert & Irene (Schmitz) Posey. Raised by Donald & Rita (Schmitz) Wittbecker, her forever parents.
She is survived...
Norma Jean Chappell
Feb 25, 2025
Norma (Sis) Jean Chappell, 88, of Durand, passed peacefully at Medina Nursing Center, Durand IL on the afternoon of February 25, 2025.
She was born May 8, 1936, in Red Oak, IL. Her parents were Glenn and Margaret (Jacobs) Harnish. Norma attended Red Oak school and Freeport High School, where she graduated Class of 1954.
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Randall L. Burkhalter
Feb 23, 2025
Randall L. Burkhalter, age 73 of Freeport, IL, passed away at home on Sunday, February 23, 2025. He was born September 13, 1951; the son of Delbert and Deloris (Yahnke) Burkhalter.
He was a 1969 graduate of Freeport High School. Randall married Karen Buss on April 17, 1971. He owned and operated Burkhalter Electric. He enjoyed his...
