Obituary Listing

Feb 21, 2025

Robert David Rundall III, age 61 of Freeport, IL, passed away at home on Friday, February 21, 2025. He was born May 25, 1963 in Freeport; the son of Robert and Janet (Keister) Rundall, Jr. He married Lori Veer on June 8, 2012 at the First Church of the Nazarene.

Robert received his Associate's Degree in Industrial...

Feb 18, 2025

Freeport – Scott T. Larson, 73, son, brother, husband and father passed away, Tuesday, February 18, 2025 in peace from kidney failure complications.  Born 1-27-1952 to Mary (Acker) Larson and Martin Renard Larson, Jr. in St Paul, MN.

IN 1974 he became an entrepreneur and began his business of Larson Roofing and Painting in Freeport, IL later...

Feb 17, 2025

Mary Beth Starck, age 65 of Freeport, IL, passed away on Monday, February 17, 2025 at Javon Bae Hospital in Rockford, IL. She was born October 19, 1959 in Chicago, IL; the daughter of Leonard and Pearl (Rzeppa) Starczynski, Sr.

Mary loved taking care of animals, playing computer games, and watching TV shows.

She is...

Feb 16, 2025

Irene Lee, age 98 of Freeport, IL, passed away on Sunday, February 16, 2025 at FHN Memorial Hospital in Freeport. She was born May 25, 1926; the daughter of the late James and Marie Katchis.

She is survived by her daughter, Paula (John) Bennehoff of Freeport; son, Brian Lee of Chicago; grandchildren, Athena, Jason, & Wesley; great...

Feb 16, 2025

Rodney Alan "Fooney" Peterson passed away suddenly on February 16th, 2025, in Freeport, Illinois. Born on July 6th, 1962, in Monroe, Wisconsin. Fooney lived his early years in South Wayne, Wisconsin, before his marriage to his best friend and partner in all walks of life, Tami Richardson in 1987, and settled in Orangeville in 1989 to raise their family....

Feb 16, 2025

**UPDATE TO LOCATION OF SERVICES**

Betty Lou (Michael) McKenna, 81, of Freeport, passed away peacefully on February 16, 2025, at Ascension St. Joseph in Freeport.

Betty was born June 23, 1943, in Lena, to Elwood and Edith (Buss) Michael. She spent her younger years on the family farm outside Lena and attended rural...

Feb 15, 2025

Harry W. "Ward" Dittmar of Freeport, IL, age 76, passed away peacefully surrounded by family on Saturday, February 15th, 2025, at Alden Park Strathmoor in Rockford, IL. He was born on February 14, 1949, in Philadelphia, PA, the second child of Harry Oscar Dittmar and Marilyn (Ward) Prinkey. Ward grew up in Thomson, IL, and graduated from Thomson High...

Feb 14, 2025

Gerald J. Masunas, age 88 of Freeport, IL, passed away at home on Friday, February 14, 2025. He was born July 16, 1936 in Chicago, IL; the son of the late Joseph and Bernice (Kishkunas) Masunas. Gerald married Carmen (Boyles) Walker on April 23, 1977.

He served in the United States Airforce for 6 years. He worked...

Feb 11, 2025

Freeport – Dennis Eugene Leverton, 58, formerly of Orangeville passed away unexpectedly at his home in Freeport on February 11, 2025.  He was born in Monroe, WI on July 29, 1966, to Duaine and Diane (Losey) Leverton.  He graduated from Orangeville High School and achieved his associate degree from Highland Community College.  He and Jennifer "Jena" Hofer were married...

Feb 10, 2025

Ridott – Gerald L. Ontjes, 94 formerly of Ridott, Illinois passed away at his home in Rockford, Illinois on February 10, 2025 with his family at his side.  He was born December 17, 1930 in Baileyville, Illinois to Ontje and Mae (Brookman) Ontjes.  He graduated from Leaf River High School and he served in the Korean Conflict from 1951-1953.  ...

Feb 7, 2025

Hanna Jane Eichelberg, age 4 of Davis, IL passed away at home surrounded by her family on Friday, February 7, 2025. She was born February 26, 2020 to Felix and Morgan (Rockey) Eichelberg. As she took her last breath, the family noticed a beautiful sunset filled with pinks, purples and yellows and knew that Hanna had painted...

Feb 2, 2025

Sylvia Louise (Luke) Jones passed away peacefully at home on Sunday, February 2nd, 2025.

She was born on June 13th, 1941, to Charles C. Luke and Valeria S. (Phillips) Luke of Lena, IL. Sylvia graduated from Lena - Winslow High School in 1959 and married the love of her life, Larry L. Jones, on May 7th, 1960....

Feb 1, 2025

Glenn A. Ditsworth, age 94 of Freeport, IL, passed away at Manor Court in Freeport on Saturday, February 1, 2025. He was born March 26, 1930; the son of the late Howard and Alice (Blair) Ditsworth. Glenn was a 1948 graduate of Warren High School where he played on the football team. He married Ruth Deyo on October 23,...

Jan 30, 2025

Carla Evelyn (Tuomikoski) Klein (3/7/1959 to 1/30/2025)

Carla was born in Oconomowoc, WI, March 7, 1959. She grew up in Calumet, MI, where she met her husband, David Klein. They were married in August, 1979 and moved to Freeport, IL, where they would raise their family. She worked in mental health, public health, and advocacy...

Jan 26, 2025

Cecil F. Haas, age 82 of Freeport, IL, passed away on Sunday, January 26, 2025 at the VA Hospital in Madison, WI. He was born on February 13, 1942 in Spring Valley, IL; the son of the late Leo and Gladys (Bloyer) Haas. He graduated from Freeport High School. Cecil served in both the United States Navy and Army....

Jan 25, 2025

Carl E. Ward, Jr., age 65 of Loran, IL, passed away on Saturday, January 25, 2025. He was born June 21, 1959; the son of the late Carl and Dolores (Winnie) Ward, Sr.

He is survived by his daughter, Jamie (Jason) Emmert of Dixon, IL; grandchildren, Colton and Isabel; and sisters, Carol Boan of Ridott, IL and...

Jan 25, 2025

Linda L. Jones passed away Saturday, January 25, 2025 at Stephenson Nursing Center, after a courageous, life long battle with Rheumatoid Arthritis and Cancer. Linda was born September 26, 1951 in Freeport to Helen (Longamore) and Leroy Thorn. She married John Jones June 27, 1970 in Rock Grove. She worked at Micro Switch- Honeywell for over 25 years.

Jan 25, 2025

Jay Nevenhoven, age 91 of Baileyville, IL, passed away at home on Sunday, January 25, 2025. He was born on April 9, 1933; the son of the late Henry and Florence Jean (VanMater) Nevenhoven. He attended Forreston High School. Jay married Delores Lawson on May 11, 1957.

He was the boiler-man at MicroSwitch for 42 years. Jay...

Jan 24, 2025

Deborah Moore, age 72 entered into her heavenly rest on January 24, 2025 in Freeport, IL. Deborah was born in Kewanee, IL; the daughter of Christine Warden and Carlton Baker.

Deborah dedicated her life to serving her family, friends, and church. Deborah was a member of Faith Center Freeport, where she faithfully served. During her ministry she...

Jan 22, 2025

Freeport – Kenneth A. Koester, 65 of Freeport passed away unexpectedly at home on January 22, 2025.  He was born April 25, 1959 in Freeport to Bernard and Dolores (Stadel) Koester.  He worked at Titan Tire for 40 years and recently retired.

He enjoyed playing Euchre for hours, watching his grandson play football and helping family and...