Lela M Arnaiz (Smith)
Mar 18, 2016
Ridott Lela M. Arnaiz, 85, of Ridott, formerly of California, died Friday, March 18, 2016, at Presence Nursing Center. Born September, 27, 1930 in Hemet, California she was the daughter of Robert and Ida (Mackie) Smith. She married Henry L. Arnaiz March 5, 1949 and he died March 10, 2009. Surviving are her children, Linda Arnaiz of Bend, Oregon and...
Donna J Mulder (Stewart)
Mar 17, 2016
Freeport Donna J. Mulder, 83, of Freeport, died Thursday, March 17, 2016, at FHN Memorial Hospital. Born July 17, 1932 in Freeport she was the daughter of Warren and Zula (Westbrook) Stewart. She married Robert W. Mulder January 11, 1952 And he died April 1, 2004. Donna worked with her husband on the family farm and also worked at Newell...
Hazel M Wilson
Mar 15, 2016
Freeport Hazel M. Wilson, 95, of Freeport, died Tuesday, March 15, 2016 at Manor Court in Freeport Born March 6, 1921 near Dakota, Illinois she was the daughter of Clare and Susan (Cahoon) Miller. She married Willard Hack' Wilson on June 22, 1940. Hazel graduated from Orangeville High School. She retired from Crum and Forster Insurance CO after 20 years...
William F "Bill" Kibble
Mar 14, 2016
Lake Summerset, Davis, Illinois William (Bill) F. Kibble, 80, of Lake Summerset, Davis, Illinois, passed away peacefully on Monday, March 14, 2016 at his home. Bill was born in Mt. Clemens, Michigan on February 29, 1936 to Bill and Bernice (Gazzolo) Kibble. The family moved to Oak Park, IL in 1950. He graduated from Oak Park-River Forest High School in...
Allan "Buzz" Winter
Mar 11, 2016
Freeport Allan "Buzz" Arthur Winter, 79, of Freeport, died Friday, March 11, 2016, at FHN Memorial Hospital. Born December 26, 1936 in Thompson Township, Illinois he was the son of Arthur and Josephine (Schutt) Winter. Allan attended all eight grades at "Union" country school, he graduated from Stockton High School in 1954. On November 28, 1955 he enlisted in the...
Maxine Patterson
Mar 11, 2016
Maxine Carey Patterson, 93, died peacefully at her home on the morning of Friday, March 11, 2016. She was born on October 31, 1922, to Ernest Gordon and Sylvia Sowers Carey of Ames, Iowa. She graduated from Ames High School, attended secretarial school and worked as a receptionist for a physician in Ames. At the age of 22, Maxine joined...
Richard Brookman
Mar 11, 2016
Freeport Richard J. "Big Bird" Brookman, 61, of Freeport, died Friday, March 11, 2016, at his home. Born August 25, 1954 in Freeport he was the son of Gerald and Eva (Stukenberg) Brookman. He married Rebecca Rose August 25, 1979. Richard was a machinist working 43 years for Micro Switch in Freeport. An avid pistol shooter and hunter he enjoyed...
Gary Earl Kauffman
Mar 4, 2016
Ridott Gary Earl Kauffman, 60, of Ridott, died Friday, March 4, 2016, at his home in Ridott. Born October 15, 1955 in Freeport he was the son of Earl and Dorothy (Moore) Kauffman. Surviving are his mother, Dorothy Kauffman of Ridott; his daughter, Christine (Brian) Leitz of Boone, Iowa; granddaughter Alyssa Kernohan; granddaughter, Danielle Kernohan both of Boone, Iowa. He...
Eric Peter Madison
Mar 3, 2016
Freeport Eric Peter Madison, 38, of Freeport, passed away peacefully at his home on March 3, 2016. He was born on September 15, 1977 in Galesburg, Illinois. He was a member of St. Thomas Catholic Church. He attended Freeport Catholic Schools and graduated with highest honors from Aquin High School in 1995. He then attended Augustana College, graduating in 1999...
Evelyn P Dworak (Empey)
Feb 29, 2016
Freeport Evelyn P. Dworak, 95, of Bourbonnais, formerly of Freeport, died Monday, February 29, 2016, at Presence Our Lady of Victory in Bourbonnais. Bon March 6, 1920 in Onarga she was the daughter of Edward and Florence (Barnard) Empey. She married Bruno Dworak April 3, 1970 and he died November 15, 1997. She worked for Montgomery Ward and Neurt &...
Elnora Alta Kaiser
Feb 29, 2016
Elnora Alta Kaiser 97, of Afolkey passed away peacefully early Monday morning February 29, 2016 with her family at her side. Until a month ago, she was living alone in her home. Elnora was born on September 3, 1918 in Waukon, Iowa to Paul and Anna (Welling) Ludeking. She was raised on a farm in Dakota. On December 28, 1938,...
Gerald L Heine
Feb 27, 2016
Freeport Gerald L. Heine, 86, of Freeport, died Saturday, February 27, 2016, at his home. Born February 12, 1930 he was the son of Lorton and Geraldine (Killian) Heine. He married Darleen B. Soliday June 3, 1951. Gerald was owner and operator of Heine Plastic Inc. from 1940 to 2000. Gerald served with the National Guard and was a member...
Donald L "Don" Sager
Feb 24, 2016
Freeport Donald L. Sager, 88, of Freeport, died Wednesday February 24, 2016 at Pearl Pavilion Nursing Center in Freeport. Born January 19, 1928 in Freeport he was the son of Charles and Clara (Herbig) Sager. He married Donna M. Althafer in 1952 and she died in 2004. Donald worked for Burgess Battery and the Freeport School District. He was a...
Jack R Taber
Feb 14, 2016
Freeport Jack R. Taber, 88, of Freeport, died Sunday, February 14, 2016, at Presence St. Joseph Nursing Center. Born June 24, 1927 in Erie, Illinois he was the son of Rudolph and Margaret (Wright) Taber. He married Marian Croffoot November 6, 1948. He was a US Air Force Veteran serving in the Philippines and Okinawa. Jack owned his own Milk...
Rose E Pontnack (Alber)
Feb 14, 2016
Freeport Rose E. Pontnack, 75, of Freeport, died Sunday, February 14, 2016, at her home. Born March 31, 1940 in Freeport she was the daughter of Willy and Emma (Klotz) Alber. She married Keith Pontnack on October 12, 1981. She worked at North Western Telephone Company, which became Verizon, for over 25 years. She also worked at Micro Switch in...
Judith Ann Dirksen (Snyder)
Feb 13, 2016
Freeport Judith Ann Dirksen, 74, of Freeport, died Saturday, February 13, 2016, at her home. Born February 21, 1941 in Freeport she was the daughter of Merle and Nellie (Sager) Snyder She married Larry G. Dirksen September 15, 1962 and he died April 9, 2002. Judith worked at Arlans for years. An avid bowler she was a very pleasant and...
June I Miller (Simler)
Feb 3, 2016
Freeport June I. Miller, 86, of Freeport, died Wednesday, February 3, 2016, at Presence St. Joseph Nursing Center. Born June 24, 1929 in Freeport she was the daughter of Edward and Harriet (Spielman) Simler. She married Orville Miller Sr. April 24, 1948 and he died June 24, 2004. Surviving are her children, Orville (Linda) Miller Jr. and David E. Miller...
Richard D "Dick" Keeney
Jan 27, 2016
Freeport Richard D. "Dick" Keeney, 81, of Freeport, died Wednesday, January 27, 2016, surrounded by his family, at his home. Born December 19, 1934 in St. Louis, Missouri he was the son of Woodrow and Mildred (Herzog) Keeney. He married Madonna Samples December 20, 1980. Dick was a retired bus driver for District 145 school system. He was a member...
Frederick C "Fred" Schurch
Jan 24, 2016
Frederick C. Schurch, 92, of Davis died Sunday January 24, 2016 at FHM Memorial hospital. Born September 19, 1923 in Rock Grove Township he was the son of Ernest and Frieda (Siegenthaler) Schurch. He married Irene Koepp December 23, 1944 and she died January 7, 2010. Fred was a lifetime Rock Grove township farmer and then was a milk hauler...
Syliva R Thoren (Schurch)
Jan 22, 2016
Freeport Sylvia R. Thoren, 98, of Freeport, died Friday, January 22, 2016, at Parkview Home. Born November 9, 1917 in Stephenson County she was the daughter of Ernst and Freida (Siegenthaler) Schurch. She married Harold Thoren January 28, 1941 and he preceded her in death. Sylvia worked as a farmer's wife prior to working for the Journal Standard and Economy...
