Marlene May Oswalt (Ottenhausen)
Feb 23, 2017
The world suffered a monumental loss on February 23rd, 2017, with the passing of Marlene May Oswalt; mother, sister, grandmother and close friend to many. Born on March 21st, 1935 to Lester and Evelyn Ottenhausen, she worked for Microswitch in Freeport for over 20 years and was married to Jim Oswalt for 66 years. Marlene loved nature and being outdoors....
James William Oswalt
Feb 23, 2017
James William Oswalt of Freeport passed away on February 23rd, 2017. A father, grandfather, experienced outdoorsman and War Hero, he will be dearly missed by nearly anyone he crossed paths with in his 89 years. Born in Juda, Wisconsin on November 27th 1927, he served in the U.S. Army during World War II in the 11th Airborne from 1945-1947, before...
Mona Lorraine Balles (Raab)
Feb 22, 2017
Mona Lorraine (Raab) Balles, 92, of Freeport died Feb 22, 2017. She was born September 26, 1924 in Stockton, IL (Wards Grove) to the late William and Marjorie (Eaton) Raab. She was the 7th child of 15 children. Mona graduated as valedictorian from Stockton High School, Class of 1942. She married Charles Balles on November 30, 1946 in Galena, IL....
Raymond L Kluck
Feb 18, 2017
Raymond L. Kluck, age 76, of Davis, IL, passed away suddenly on Saturday, February 18, 2017 while visiting family in Ft. Myers, Florida. He was born on August 14, 1940 in Pearl City, IL. Ray was the son of Dale and Virginia (Akins) Kluck. He attended Lena schools. He married Dora Thomann on January 19, 1963 in Cedarville, IL. Ray...
Robert G Miller
Feb 17, 2017
Robert G. Miller, age 98 of Freeport, IL, passed away Friday, February 17, 2017 at the Presence St. Joseph Center in Freeport. He was born February 11, 1919 in New England, ND; the son of the late Fred and Maybelle (McNair) Miller. He graduated from Davis High School. Robert married Iva M. Meier on August 31, 1946 in Salina, KS....
Jean Cahoon (Dornink)
Feb 13, 2017
Jean Cahoon Obituary Jean Cahoon, age 91, passed away on February 13, 2017 after a short illness at Liberty Village Manor Court in Freeport, Illinois with family members by her side. She was born in Lancaster Township on April 21, 1925 to Jessie Mae (Newcomer) Dornink and Howard C Dornink. Upon graduation from Dakota High School in 1943, Jean attended...
Marie E Kerchner (Ils)
Feb 13, 2017
Marie E. (Ils) Kerchner, age 89 of Freeport, IL, passed away Monday, February 13, 2017 at Manor Court in Freeport. She was born May 19, 1927 at Leaf River, Il to Conrad and Katherine (Homburg) Ils. She attended Leaf River High School and received her G.E.D. Diploma in 1962 in Freeport, IL. On June 28, 1945 she and Marvin P....
Joseph W "Joe" Dame
Feb 10, 2017
Joseph (Joe) W. Dame, age 100, of Freeport, IL, went home to his Lord and Savior on Monday, February 10, 2017 at the Presence St. Joseph Center in Freeport, IL. He was born June 10, 1916 in Freeport, IL, the son of the late James and Ida Buelow Dame. Joe grew up and graduated from high school in Freeport, and...
Vernon R Ruthe
Feb 10, 2017
Vernon R. Ruthe, age 81 of Freeport, IL, passed away Friday, February 10, 2017 at the Stephenson Nursing Center in Freeport. He was born September 16, 1935 in Baileyville, IL; the son of the late Carl and Fannie (Wubbena) Ruthe. He was a 1953 graduate of Forreston High School. He then attended Wheaton College and graduated from the Rockford School...
Joe W Dame
Feb 10, 2017
Joseph (Joe) W. Dame, age 100, of Freeport, IL, went home to his Lord and Savior on Monday, February 10, 2017 at the Presence St. Joseph Center in Freeport, IL. He was born June 10, 1916 in Freeport, IL, the son of the late James and Ida Buelow Dame. Joe grew up and graduated from high school in Freeport, and...
Carolyn M Smith (Garman)
Feb 8, 2017
Carolyn M. Smith, age 95 of Freeport, IL, passed away Wednesday, February 8, 2017 at FHN Memorial Hospital in Freeport. She was born February 21, 1921; the daughter of the late Otho and Inez (Garman) Ports. She was a 1939 graduate of Polo High School where she excelled in short hand and typing. After graduation, she worked for the State...
Ardath E Lei (Rademaker)
Feb 4, 2017
Ardath E. Lei, age 79 of Freeport, IL, passed away Saturday, February 4, 2017 at Parkview Home in Freeport. She was born June 22, 1937 in Freeport; the daughter of the late Roy and Agnes (Drake) Rademaker. She married Charles Lei on June 15, 1963; he died October 10, 2013. Ardath graduated from Pleasant Prairie Academy in German Valley, IL...
Edna M Carlino (Julius)
Jan 26, 2017
Edna M. Carlino, age 84 of Freeport, IL, passed away peacefully surrounded by her family on Thursday, January 26, 2017 at the University of Wisconsin Madison Hospital in Madison, WI. She was born May 15, 1932 in Freeport; the daughter of the late Ben and Gertrude (Fransen) Julius. She was a 1949 graduate of Freeport High School. Edna married Francis...
Marie Kahn
Jan 23, 2017
Marie Kahn, age 86 passed away Monday, January 23, 2017 at the Swedish American Heart Hospital Center in Rockford, IL. She was born December 13, 1930 in Palmyra, MI; the daughter of the late Gottlob and Martha (Wellnitz) Roekle. She married Lauren Kahn on May 18, 1957. Marie received her Bachelor's Degree in Education at Dr. Martin Luther College and...
Paul Wolfe
Jan 23, 2017
Paul Wolfe, 80 of Freeport, IL passed away Monday, January 23, 2017 at OSF St. Anthony Hospital in Rockford, IL. He was born, July 23, 1936 in Carrollton, Il the oldest of eight children. He was born to Loren and Bertha (Thien) Wolfe. He married Marilyn Wirtjes on August 19, 1978. He attended Baileyville Baptist Church. Paul served in the...
Connie Lee Smith (Fuchs)
Jan 14, 2017
Connie L. Smith 1942 - 2017 Connie Lee Smith, 74, went to be with the Lord on Saturday, January 14, 2017 at the Stephenson Nursing Center in Freeport following an extended illness. She was born on November 2, 1942, in Freeport, to Walter and Genevieve (Hasselman) Fuchs. She graduated from Pecatonica High School in 1960. Connie married the love of...
Kenneth A Atz
Jan 12, 2017
Kenneth A. Atz, age 80 of Rockford, formerly of Dakota, IL, passed away Thursday, January 12, 2017 at OSF St. Anthony Medical Center in Rockford. He was born February 11, 1936; the son of the late Ralph and Sarah (Eberle) Atz. He graduated from Dakota High School with the class of 1954. He served in the United States Army as...
Roger N Minkie
Jan 10, 2017
Roger N. Minkie, age 78 of Freeport, IL, left us peacefully after a courageous battle with cancer on Tuesday, January 10, 2017 at his home. He was born August 17, 1938; the son of the late Herman and Jenny (Wilken) Minkie. He graduated from Freeport High School in 1956 where he was an avid basketball player. Roger served in the...
Marjorie M Carpenter (Lutz)
Jan 6, 2017
Marjorie M. (Lutz) Carpenter 92, died January 6, 2017 at home. She was born April 20, 1924 to Milton and Maud (Hall) Lutz in Lena, Il. She graduated from Winslow High School in 1942. She married Ray Carpenter on June 16, 1962 at First United Methodist Church Freeport, IL. He died September 14, 1983. She was employed at Bankers Mutual...
Virginia E Dame (Mckenney)
Jan 2, 2017
Virginia E. Dame, age 95 of Freeport, IL, went home to her Lord and Savior on Monday, January 2, 2017 at the Presence St. Joseph Center in Freeport, IL. She was born April 26, 1921 in St. Louis, MO, the daughter of the late Paul and Charlotte McKenney. Virginia grew up and graduated from high school in St. Louis, where...
