Alfred J Kraft
Jun 5, 2016
Alfred J. Kraft 71 of Rock City died June 5, 2016 at Presence St. Joseph Center, Freeport, IL. Cremation rites have been accorded.
Michael Allen Brock
Jun 4, 2016
Freeport Michael Allen Brock, 69, of Freeport, died Saturday, June 4, 2016, at the University Hospital in Madison, Wisconsin. Born January 22, 1947 in Freeport he was the son of Raymond and Dorothy (Witt) Brock. He married B. Kaye Maize December 23, 1995. Mike worked at Burgess Battery and then at Honeywell in Freeport for over 40 years. Mike enjoyed...
Merlin A Epping
May 31, 2016
Freeport Merlin A. Epping of Freeport, died May 31, 2016 at Manor Court in Freeport. He was born February 15, 1928 in Davenport, Iowa to Vincent and Florence (Harbsmeier) Epping. He attended Freeport High School and finished his education in 1946. He married M. Jean Harris April 15, 1953. He owned and operated E&T Standard on Stephenson St with his...
Mary Freeman
May 30, 2016
Freeport Mary Freeman, 49, of Freeport, died Monday, May 30, 2016, at the Veterans Hospital in Madison, Wisconsin. She was born July 7, 1966 in Riverside, California. Mary married Joseph Freeman Sr. Mary served in the U.S. Army. She was Stephenson County Jail Superintendent for 20 years. Surviving are her husband, Joseph Sr. of Freeport; her son, Joseph Jr. of...
Harold E Tucker
May 29, 2016
Stockton Harold E. Tucker, 85, of Stockton, died peacefully, late Sunday evening, May 29, 2016, at his home in Stockton. Born January 27, 1931 in Freeport he was the son of Adrian and Rose (Kutzke) Tucker. He married Lois Mitchell July 27, 1949. Harold was a local window merchandiser and interior decorator. He was a kind loving husband and father....
Howard Estes
May 29, 2016
Howard Estes On the morning of Sunday May 29, 2016 Howard Estes passed away in Hampton Cove Alabama. Howard was born June 12, 1922 in Hardy Arkansas to James Cullum Estes and Bernice Emmaline (Felkins) Estes. Howard is survived by his wife Bonnie (Lafferty) of Rockford Illinois, son Howard D. (Marie) Estes of Hampton Cove, step-sons Scott (June) Lafferty and...
Austin K "Fritz" Ethridge
May 29, 2016
Freeport Austin K. "Fritz" Ethridge, 91, of Freeport, died Sunday, May 29, 2016 at Manor Court in Freeport. Born May 5, 1925 in Lanark he was the son of James and Irma (Butz) Ethridge. He married Florence W. Willett July 15, 1950 and she died January 9, 2011. Austin was retired from the State of Illinois Department of Transportation. He...
John George Smejkal
May 28, 2016
John George Smejkal, 83, of Lakesummerset, died Saturday, May 28, 2016 at his home. Services are pending. Daughenbaugh Funeral Home is assisting the family. .
Jerome C Lighthart
May 25, 2016
Jerome Christian Lighthart, 87 years, passed away May 25, 2016. He was born July 10, 1928 to Jerome and Ada Lighthart. He is preceded in death by his parents and two sisters, Lorene and Nada Lighthart. Jerome is survived by his wife of 54 years, Judy (Schadewaldt) Lighthart. Also surviving him are seven God-children: David Abel, Steven Abel, Laura (Abel)...
Mary E Veach (Mease)
May 22, 2016
Freeport Mary E. Veach, 75, of Freeport, died Sunday, May 22, 2016 at her home. Born February 20, 1941 in Princeton, Illinois she was the daughter of Clarence and Mavis (Holly) Mease. She married Delbert E. Veach August 26, 1961. She was a registered nurse working for local doctors, Freeport Hospital, and conducting Insurance physical exams. She spent most of...
Brian B Heine
May 19, 2016
Freeport Brian B. Heine, 62, of Freeport, died Thursday, May 19, 2016, at FHN Memorial Hospital. Born May 28, 1953 in Freeport he was the son of Gerald L. and Darleen B. (Soliday) Heine. Brian served in the U.S. Army. He was a machinist working at Sauer in Freeport. Brian was an avid golfer, hunter, fisherman, and bowler. He loved...
Rolan Crow
May 19, 2016
Freeport Rolan Crow had an adventurous life that started in the town of Kent, Illinois where he was an only child to Hawley and Doris Crow. Rolan's father came from the Waterloo and Independence, Iowa area, where the family reunions are still held each year. His mother came from Kent, Illinois. Rolan graduated from Pearl City High School and then...
Edward D Gerloff
May 18, 2016
Freeport Edward D. Gerloff, 83, of Freeport, died Wednesday, May 18, 2016, at Stephenson Nursing Center. Born January 5, 1933 in Freeport he was the son of William and Elizabeth (Heeckelsmiller) Gerloff. He married Josephine Janicke July 14, 1979. Ed worked for Gills Disposal, Kelly Springfield Tire, and Stephenson Hotel. A U.S. Korean Veteran he enjoyed going to garage sales....
Della M Kirkpatrick
May 16, 2016
Freeport Della M. Kirkpatrick, 90, of Freeport, died Monday, May 16, 2016, at FHN Memorial Hospital. Born December 13, 1925 in Freeport she was the daughter of Budd and Alta (Bingner) Longamore. She attended Van Brocklin Grade School and graduated from Freeport High School in 1944. She married Robert Pearson May 16, 1947 and he died November 27, 1991. She...
Aaron R Antoine
May 16, 2016
Ridott Aaron R. Antoine, 59, of Ridott, died Monday, May 16, 2016, at his home. He was born September 27, 1956 in Dixon. He was the son of Ken and Joyce (Haenitsch) Antoine. He was a 1974 graduate of Dakota High School. Aaron was a U.S. Marine serving from 1974 through 1978. He was a Respiratory Therapist. Aaron was an...
Lydia Leona Craig
May 9, 2016
Freeport Lydia Leona Craig 93, of Freeport, died Monday, May 9, 2016, at Presence St. Joseph Nursing Center. Born February 3, 1923 in Avon, South Dakota she was the daughter of Phillip and Alma (Gentele) Schmoll. She married LeRoy Heiko Janssen October 1, 1942 and he died February 19, 1977. She married Wayne E. Craig August 18, 1983 and he...
Charles E Webster
May 7, 2016
Freeport Charles E. Webster, 71, of Freeport, died Saturday, May 7, 2016, at Manor Court in Freeport as a result of cancer. Born June 26, 1944 in Lena, Illinois he was the son of Kenneth O. and Florence M. (Gerdes) Webster. He married Judy Matz in 1999. Charles started working at Ingersoll Machine and Milling in Rockford after graduation from...
Gomer Sellman Jr
May 6, 2016
Freeport Gomer Sellman Jr, 83, of Freeport, died Friday, May 6, 2016, at his home. Born April 8, 1933 in Freeport he was the son of Gomer and Edith (Armstrong) Sellman Sr. Gomer worked at Micro Switch for 37 years. Surviving are his brother, Hollie (Pat) Sellman of Freeport; his nephew, Todd (fiancé Diane Lauver) Sellman of Madison, Wisconsin his...
Gloria A Yoder
May 2, 2016
Freeport Gloria A. Yoder, 86, of Freeport, died Monday, May 2, 2016, at Pearl Pavilion in Freeport. Born in 1929, she was the daughter of Arthur and Esther (Johnson) Raetz. Gloria worked in retail sales at many locations in the Freeport area for 30 years that included Kresge's, Jupiter, McCrory's, Wagner's Office Supply and she retired from Kmart. Gloria was...
Douglas S Steele
May 2, 2016
Freeport Douglas S. Steele, 54, of Freeport, died Monday, May 2, 2016, at FHN Memorial Hospital from esophageal cancer. Born March 24, 1962 in Freeport he was the son of Richard and Suzanne (Schwerke) Steele. He married Stephanie Kirk on November 5, 2011. Douglas attended the University of Wisconsin and earned his Associates degree at Highland Community College, Freeport. He...
