Phyllis J Romeo
Aug 13, 2014
Phyllis J. Romeo, 80 of Rockford formerly of Freeport died Wednesday, August 13, 2014 at her home. Born June 30, 1934 in Freeport she was the daughter of Ray K. and Florence (Lower) Mead. For many years she was a waitress at Golden Coral in Freeport and Ryan's Steak House in Rockford. She enjoyed spending time with her family, was...
Elsie M Klever
Aug 10, 2014
Elsie M. Klever, 90, of Freeport, a former Davis resident for 43 years passed away Sunday, August 10, 2014 at Presence St. Joseph Center in Freeport. She was born June 18, 1924 in Silver Creek Township, the daughter of Frank and Ella (Schleich) Klever. On August 18, 1941 she married Clair "Chub" Klever in Shelbyville, MO, he preceded her in...
Barbara Rose Randall
Aug 9, 2014
Barbara Rose Randall, 84, of Orangeville, died Saturday, August 9, 2014, at the University Hospital in Madison, Wisconsin. She was born August 9, 1930 in Vandalia, IL. She was the daughter of Herbert and Faye (Hooker) Austin. Barbara married Glenn A. Randall August 20, 1948 and he died July 4, 2007. Surviving are her children Candice (Ken Wallace) Horton of...
Delmar F Hurless
Aug 8, 2014
Delmar F. Hurless, 87, of Freeport, died Friday, August 8, 2014, at Medina Manor in Durand. Born January 7, 1927 in Freeport he was the son of Forest and Nellie (Priewe) Hurless. He married Vivian Mills February 6, 1946 and she died February 14, 2009. He was an Army World War II veteran from 1943-1945. He served as a medic...
Marjorie L Collalti
Aug 8, 2014
Marjorie L. Collalti, 91, of Freeport, died Friday, August 8, 2014, at Stephenson Nursing Center. She was born February 23, 1923 in Pierre, South Dakota. She married James Collalti June 16, 1945 and he died January 9, 1998. Marjorie worked for Burgess Battery for over 20 years. Surviving are her children, Marlena Collalti of Rockford and Terry Collalti of Freeport;...
Laura Radzi (Jones)
Aug 4, 2014
Laura Radzi, 93, of Freeport died Monday, August 4, 2014 at FHN Memorial Hospital, Freeport. Born September 20, 1920 in Elvington, England she was the daughter of Charles and Mary Jones. Laura was an RN for the Royal Air Force during the war where she met her beloved husband Felix. On March 27, 1948 they were united in marriage and...
Betty Ann Hepler (Bornemeier)
Aug 3, 2014
Betty Ann Hepler, 74, of Freeport, died Sunday, August 3, 2014, at her home. Born March 31, 1940 in Forreston she was the daughter of Henry and Gertrude (Ruter) Bornemeier. She married Fred Thompson on June 21, 1958. She married Kurt Hepler November 30, 1996 and he preceded her in death October 23, 1998. Betty worked at Gronewald Sales &...
Marion R Miley
Jul 31, 2014
Marion R. Miley, 84 of Ridott, died Thursday, July 31 at FHN Memorial Hospital in Freeport. Born May 31, 1930 in rural Davis he was the son of Calvin and Marie (Salzman) Miley. Marion was a veteran of the United States Army serving in Guam, Alaska and Korea. He was a member of the American Legion Post #139. On December...
James J Schneider
Jul 27, 2014
James J. Schneider, 67, of Cedarville, died Sunday, July 27, 2014, at FHN Memorial Hospital. Born April 9, 1947, in Chicago, he was the son of Joseph and Joyce (Winterfeldt) Schneider. He married Marsha L. Chatman October 14, 1977. Jim was a Sales Manager for H&H industries. He was an Army Vietnam veteran. Jim was a member of Grace Episcopal...
Kenneth W Horstmeier
Jul 27, 2014
Kenneth W. Horstmeier, 97, formerly of Monroe and Davis died Sunday, July 27, 2014 at the Manor Court of Liberty Village in Freeport. Born February 23, 1917 in Rock Run Township he was the son of Clayton W. and Sarah A.L. (Benning) Horstmeier. He went to Rock City grade school and graduated from Davis High School in 1934. On June...
Beverly J Raymond (Roach)
Jul 25, 2014
Beverly J. Raymond, 73, of Ridott, died Friday, July 25, 2014, at FHN Memorial Hospital. Born December 12, 1940 in Freeport she was the daughter of Lester and Mildred (Brubaker) Roach. She married Daniel Raymond September 14, 1962. Beverly worked at Micro Switch for 28 years. She was a member of Bethany United Church of Christ. Surviving are her husband,...
Melissa Marie Rhea
Jul 24, 2014
Melissa Marie Rhea, 29, of Freeport, passed away Thursday, July 24, 2014, at Rockford Memorial Hospital. Born September 28, 1984 in Freeport she was the daughter of Larry and Connie (O'Neill) Rhea. Melissa was a local CNA and was presently working for Wendy's. Surviving are her mother, Connie Rhea of Freeport; her father, Larry (Janice)Rhea of Freeport; her grandmother, Harriet...
Mary Louise Miller (Hevrin)
Jul 22, 2014
Mary Louise Miller, 79, of Davis passed away peacefully at home surrounded by family on Tuesday, July 22, 2014. Born October 31, 1934 in Byron, she was the daughter of Clayton and Dora (Bakener) Hevrin. On November 27, 1959 she and Russell Miller were united in marriage. She farmed in the Davis area with her husband Russell for many years...
Dorothy Jean Lief (Lindgren)
Jul 22, 2014
Dorothy Jean Lief, 85 of Freeport died Tuesday, July 22, 2014 at her home surrounded by her family. Born January 12, 1929 in Freeport she was the daughter of Ben and Frieda Lindgren. She was a graduate of Freeport High School. Dorothy worked many years for the Stephenson County Abstract and Title Co. She married Donald Loring in 1951, he...
Robert A Dame
Jul 22, 2014
Robert A. Dame, 93, of Freeport, died July 22, 2014, at Liberty Village in Freeport. Born January 6, 1921 in Freeport he was the son of James and Ida (Below) Dame. He married Lorraine Fletcher November 23, 1944 in Freeport at the Immanuel Lutheran Church. Robert worked for Coke-Cola, Kraft Foods, Fairbanks Morse, and Honeywell Micro Switch for 32 years....
Marjorie Marie Diehl (Klaas)
Jul 20, 2014
Marjorie Marie Diehl, 93, of Freeport, died Sunday, July 20, 2014, at Parkview Home. Born April 13, 1921 in Globe Hospital, Freeport she was the daughter of Arthur and Leona (Gassman) Klaas. Marjorie grew up in Eleroy and attended the Eleroy Country School and Lena Community High School, graduating in 1939. She attended Illinois State University in Normal for one...
Keith Evan Lebaron
Jul 19, 2014
Keith Evan LeBaron (80), of Freeport, passed away at home surrounded by family and friends after a long struggle with emphysema. Keith was born on June 24, 1934 in Woodbine, IL, to parents Raymond Roscoe and Berneice Marjorie (Evans) LeBaron. He lived in Freeport nearly all of his life and graduated from Freeport High School in 1952. Fifty five years...
Sharon Kaye Van (Saxby)
Jul 17, 2014
Sharon Kaye Van Heeren (Saxby), 71, went to be with the lord on the sunny morning of July 17, 2014. She was born on May 27, 1943 to Pauline and Warren Saxby. She is survived by four siblings, Eugene Saxby of Lena, IL, Tracey (Craig) Robieson of Lena, IL, Karon Dundee of Lena, IL, and Teresa Krieder of Orangeville, IL....
Joanne Emily Hutmacher (Jacobs)
Jul 14, 2014
Joanne Emily Hutmacher, age 76, died at home on July 14, 2014, surrounded by family and friends after a lengthy illness. She was born on December 16, 1937 in Freeport to Walter and Emma Jacobs. She attended Freeport High School and graduated from HCC Nursing Program. Joanne was employed at FHN Memorial Hospital until her retirement. Joanne and Roger K....
Cathryn J Arola (Fisher)
Jul 9, 2014
Cathryn J. "Kay" Arola, 94, of Freeport, died Wednesday, July 9, 2014 at Freeport Rehabilitation & Care Center in Freeport. Born November 16, 1919 in McConnell, she was the daughter of John and Nellie (Kunkle) Fisher. She married Arvo Arola on December 14, 1944 and he preceded her in death. She was a graduate of Winslow High School and attended...
