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...
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...
