Dorothy Ellen Dornink (Angle)
Jul 17, 2016
GALVA - Dorothy Ellen (Angle) Dornink, 94, of Galva, died at 12:23 a.m., Sunday, July 17, 2016 at Seminary Manor in Galesburg following a brief illness. She was born in Dakota, IL on April 2, 1922, the daughter of William "Ray" and Helen (Swanzey) Angle. Dorothy graduated from Dakota High School in 1939 and attended Northern Illinois Teachers College in...
Stana Ana Hambley (Absher)
Jul 9, 2016
Davis Stana Ana Hambley, 92, of Davis, died Saturday, July 9, 2016 at Rosewood Care Center in Rockford. Born October 31, 1923 in Dixon she was the daughter of Emil and Stana (Sankovich) Absher. She married Llewellyn Hambley August 10, 1946 and he died April 1, 2004. Her memberships include Faith Community Church in Davis, member and past president Cedarville...
Darvin T Cox
Jul 8, 2016
Freeport Darvin T Cox, 96, of Freeport, died Friday, July 8, 2016, at Stephenson Nursing Center. Born June 26, 1920 in Jefferson, Iowa he was the son of Frank W. and Geneva (Chambers) Cox. He married Audrey E. Stowe April 10, 1945 in Cedarville. He was a WWII veteran. Darvin worked at Meyers Ford from 1945 until 1964 and then...
Melvin F Miley Jr
Jul 8, 2016
Freeport Melvin F. Miley, Jr. 60, of Freeport, died Friday, July 8, 2016, at his home in Freeport. Born October 5, 1955 in Freeport he was the son of Melvin F. and Marian (Burrington) Sr. Melvin worked for National Byproducts and Berner Foods. Melvin was a lifelong Cubs & Packer fan. He enjoyed scraping metal as a hobby. Surviving are...
Terrance M Gagnon
Jul 5, 2016
Cedarville Terrance M. Gagnon, 63, of Cedarville, died Tuesday, July 5, 2016, at FHN Memorial Hospital. Born November 16, 1952 in Freeport he was the son of Philip and Jeanette (Skeel) Gagnon. He married Nancy Ann Bender in 1979. He was the Human Resource Director for Trane Company. An avid golfer he enjoyed pitching for many softball teams. He was...
Naomi Ruth Hughs (Wackerly)
Jul 4, 2016
Naomi Ruth Hughs, 98, of Freeport, passed away at Presence St. Joseph's Nursing Center on Monday, July 4, 2016. Born April 28, 1918, in Freeport, she was the daughter of Jess and Hazel (Woods) Weckerly. She married James Hughs August 25, 1936, and he preceded her in death in 1968. Nonie, as she was fondly called, and Jim operated Hughs'...
Richard R "Dick" Koester
Jul 3, 2016
Freeport Richard R. "Dick" Koester, 88, of Freeport, passed peacefully Sunday, July 3, 2016, at his home in Freeport surrounded by his adoring family. A loving father, grandfather and devoted husband he was born April 12, 1928 in Freeport. He was the son of John and Leona (Schrader) Koester. He married JoAnn Clay June 28, 1953. Last week they celebrated...
Mary E Arola
Jul 3, 2016
Freeport Mary E. Arola, 95, of Freeport, died Sunday, July 3, 2016, at Pearl Pavilion in Freeport. Born March 25, 1921 in Marengo, Illinois she was the daughter of Harold and Gladys (Colvin) Johnson. She married Carl Arola August 24, 1940 and he died May 27, 1997. Mary retired from Micro Switch in Freeport after 28 years of service. Surviving...
Brian James Keith
Jun 30, 2016
Freeport Brian James Keith, 51, of Freeport, died Thursday, June 30, 2016, at FHN Memorial Hospital. Born July 9, 1964 in Freeport he was the son of James and Darlene (Graff) Keith. He married Kristen Miller (his high school sweet heart) May 29, 1987. Brian worked for Lena Builders for 25 years and then worked as a truck driver for...
Virginia Knutti (Reuben)
Jun 29, 2016
Freeport Virginia Knutti. 90, of Freeport, died Wednesday, June 29, 2016, at Manor Court in Freeport. Born July 1, 1925 in Waddams Grove, Illinois she was the daughter of Floyd and Ruth (Bratley) Reuber. She married Karl A. Knutti in 1958 and he died in 1996. Surviving are brother, Arnold (Eddie) Reuber of Freeport; numerous nieces and nephews. She was...
David M Clark
Jun 28, 2016
Freeport David M. Clark, 53, of Freeport, died Tuesday, June 28, 2016, at his home. Born September 24, 1962 in Freeport he was the son of Franklin and Joyce (Henze) Clark. He married Dawn A. Ferguson April 14, 1984. David worked for Holiday Wholesale of Wisconsin Dells. His memberships included Freeport Rural Fire Department, Stephenson County Sherriff's Reserve, Loyal Order...
John T "Jack" Harris
Jun 15, 2016
Freeport John T. "Jack" Harris, 86, of Freeport, died Wednesday, June 15, 2016, at Presence St. Joseph Nursing Center. Born November 28, 1929 in Paw Paw. Illinois he was the son of Samuel and Myrtle M. (Talcott) Harris. He married Shareen Cazel March 30, 1957 in Freeport. Jack was a 1947 graduate of Pearl City and went to the Milwaukee...
Shelby J Pepper
Jun 14, 2016
Shelby J. Pepper, 78, (Age 39 if you asked her), completed her journey on earth at FHN Memorial Hospital on June 14, 2016. Born November 23, 1937 in Freeport she was the daughter of Bradley and Grace (Ohltoff) Pepper. Surviving is her brother, Arlan "Rudy" Pepper of Dahlonega, Georgia. "OLD SHELBY", as she referred to herself, will be warmly remembered...
Jewel K Leopold (Wilkerson)
Jun 11, 2016
Freeport Jewel K. Leopold, 85, of Freeport, died Saturday, June 11, 2016, at Presence St. Joseph. Born May 25, 1931 in Union County, Tennessee she was the daughter of John and Cornelia (Benfield) Wilkerson. She married Robert Leopold April 15, 1953 and he died in 2002. Jewel worked for Honeywell Micro Switch for 25 years. She was a member of...
Troy Stephen Hepler
Jun 10, 2016
Troy Stephen Hepler, 24, of Nashville, Tennessee, formerly of Rock City, Illinois, died June 10, 2016 in Nashville, Tennessee. Born December 27, 1991 in Rockford, Illinois he was the loving son of Stephen and Renata (Dadez) Hepler. Devoted husband to Jenni Fleming, married December 17, 2011. He received his Recording Arts Degree from Full Sail University in Orlando, Florida. A...
Wanda Jean Bramer
Jun 10, 2016
FREEPORT, IL - Wanda Jean Bramer, 67, of Freeport, passed away to be with her Lord unexpectedly, Friday, June 10, 2016, in Lehigh Acres, FL at her daughter's home. Funeral services celebrating Wandas life will be held at 10:30 a.m. Monday at Cedarville United Methodist Church in Cedarville with the Rev. Bettye Mixon & Rev. Bill Blomberg officiating. Burial will...
Bernard "Barney" Stees
Jun 10, 2016
Bernard "Barney" Stees 82 of McConnell, IL entered eternal rest June 10, 2016. He was born April 17, 1934 to Vernette and Frances (Carroll) Stees of Stockton, IL. Later moving to the Dakota area. He graduated from Dakota High School in 1952. He married Katherine Christin Nov. 27, 1954 at the First Methodist Church in Dakota. IL He and his...
Helen P Medler
Jun 9, 2016
Helen Paula Medler, 92, of Freeport, died Thursday, June 9, 2016, at Pearl Pavilion in Freeport, surrounded by her family. Helen was born July 13, 1923 in Jefferson City Missouri and baptized July 27, 1923. She was the daughter of Henry and Wanda (Lehr) Sommerer. She married Donald W. Medler on September 11, 1949 at Immanuel Lutheran Church in Honey...
Michelle M Sturtevant
Jun 9, 2016
Freeport Michelle M. Sturtevant, 59, of Freeport, died Thursday June 9, 2016 at her home. Born January 19, 1957 in Freeport she was the daughter of Joseph "J. Chris" and Marjorie (Schmutzer) Price. She married Daniel Sturtevant June 24, 1978. She was a 1976 graduate of Aquin High School. Michelle was working at Anne's Garden Center. She was a member...
Carol J Lybarger (Eggemeier)
Jun 6, 2016
Davis, Illinois Carol J. (Eggemeier) Lybarger of Davis, passed away June 6th at Stephenson Nursing Center of Freeport. Carol was born August 20, 1950 in Freeport to Edith (Buticofer) and Earl Eggemeier. She graduated from Dakota High School in 1969. She married George Lybarger on June 24, 1972 in Davis, IL. Carol worked for Sullivan's bakery as a cake decorator...
