Obituary Listing

Oct 18, 2025

Marissa Kay Schmidt, also known to her loved ones as Rissa, Smurfet, and Ladybug, a cherished daughter, sister, and devoted friend from Freeport, Illinois, passed away unexpectedly on Saturday, October 18, 2025, at the age of 31.

Born on August 24, 1994, Marissa illuminated the lives of her family and friends with her genuine kindness and radiant...

Oct 17, 2025

Susan 'Suzie' Jean Herbig, age 81, was carried by angels in the early morning hours at her home in the presence of family and friends on October 17, 2025.  Susan was the daughter of James Oscar Kuntz and Margaret Clara (Mayer) Inch.

Susan met her husband, Gerald 'Jerry' Herbig while working at Burgess Battery in Freeport, Illinois.  ...

Oct 12, 2025

Phyllis Ann Weisel April 14, 1934 – October 12, 2025

Phyllis Ann Weisel, 91, of Freeport, IL, passed away peacefully on October 12, 2025, at FHN Hospital.

She was born on April 14, 1934, to Paul and Leita (Brown) Wolf. Phyllis married Roger Remmers on November 9, 1952, and together they farmed for many years...

Oct 11, 2025

Florence Ruth Lucille Dikkers, age 99 of Shannon, IL, passed away on Saturday, October 11, 2025, 7 weeks shy of her 100th birthday, at St. Joseph Nursing Home in Freeport, IL. She was born November 29, 1925; the daughter of the late David and Clara (Ludolf) Hull. Ruth married John H. Dikkers on July 22, 1945 at Cedarville Emmanuel...

Oct 9, 2025

Judy Stansfield, 88, of Freeport, IL passed away October 9, 2025.

Judy was a quiet volunteer and servant of God throughout her life.

She participated in several mission trips and was church librarian at Faith United Methodist Church for many years. She was a volunteer in the Highland College ESL program and a mentor to...

Oct 8, 2025

William (Bill) Gene Reed, 78 of Davis, IL, passed away on October 8, 2025 at home surrounded by his family.

Born June 16, 1947 in Morrison, IL, Bill was the son of William F. and Marjorie Reed. He graduated from Pecatonica High School in 1965. On April 23, 1966, Bill married his high school sweetheart, Sally Elaine...

Oct 5, 2025

Delores "Dee" McDonald Lenz was born on June 25, 1932, in Morris, Illinois, to John and Vera (Sondergaard) McDonald. She peacefully passed away in Clinton NC, with her daughter Ginnie and son in-law Dan, by her side Sunday, October 5, 2025, at the age of 93.

Dee married the love of her life, Donald Eugene Lenz, on...

Oct 3, 2025

Robert S. Reeter, 68, of Juda, Wisconsin, passed away peacefully on October 3, 2025, in Monroe, Wisconsin, surrounded by family.

Born June 7, 1957 in Freeport, Illinois, Bob was the son of Harold and Mary Jane Reeter. He graduated from Dakota High School with the Class of 1975. Soon after graduation, he proudly enlisted in the United...

Oct 2, 2025

Kenneth Louis (Kenny) Wheeler Jr. passed away peacefully at his home on October 2nd, 2025.

Born to Goldie and Kenneth Wheeler Sr. t on June 15th, 1952 in Polo, Illinois. He graduated from Forreston High School and after high school, was drafted into the United States Army. He married Cathy Schemel (Wheeler) in February of 1978 and...

Sep 29, 2025

Elmer John Anderson, Jr of Dakota, Illinois passed away peacefully on September 29, 2025 in Auburn Hills, Michigan with his daughter, Christina, and son-in-law, Michael, at his side.

John was born on December 31, 1937 in Freeport, Illinois to Elmer and Wilhelmina "Minnie" (Krause) Anderson Sr.

John grew up on the family farm in Dakota....

Sep 26, 2025

Mary Elise (Daugherty) Thomas, born on May 22, 1936 passed peacefully from this life to the next on September 26, 2025. Mary Elise was the first born child of Rev. Dr. Clarence Lloyd and Getrude Daugherty in Pittsburgh, PA. The older sister of Gertrude (Stan) Overmeyer, Margaret (Don) Turner and Lloyd Daugherty, she learned to be an attentive caretaker...

Sep 23, 2025

Larry L. Eilers, age 85 of Freeport, IL, passed away on Tuesday, September 23, 2025, at Parkview Home in Freeport. He was born August 29, 1940, in Anamosa, IA; the son of the late Renk and Lois (Kuhns) Eilers. He graduated from the University of Iowa in Iowa City with a Bachelor's Degree in Business. In 1968, he moved...

Sep 23, 2025

Katherine Ann Sallade Walker (76) unexpectedly passed away September 23, 2025. She was born in St. Louis, Missouri to Richard Leroy Sallade and Edway Whitaker Sallade. She attended St. Augustine of Canterbury in Belleville and graduated from the Academy of Notre Dame. Receiving a State of Illinois Scholarship, she graduated from Quincy College in 1971 with a bachelor's degree...

Sep 23, 2025

Cedarville – Patricia A. (Booth) Oorlog, 85 of Cedarville passed away after an extended illness on September 23, 2025 at Manor Court of Freeport.  She was born on July 28, 1940 in Lanark, Illinois to Leland and Helen (Martin) Booth.

Pat graduated from Shannon High School in 1958.  She married Robert Oorlog on July 17, 1982 and...

Sep 23, 2025

Freeport – Jack M. Wilson, 76 of Freeport passed away at Pearl Pavilion in Freeport on September 23, 2025.  He was born on November 11, 1948 to the late Walter and Betty (Teeple) Wilson.  He was a Veteran of the Army serving at Ft. Leonard Wood, MO from 1969-1971.  He enjoyed watching his grandchildren compete in all of their...

Sep 20, 2025

Freeport – Arnold H. Giedd, 82 of Freeport passed away at FHN Memorial Hospital on September 20, 2025.  He was born on January 7, 1943 to Leonard and Clara (Janssen) Giedd in Avon, SD.  He and Kay Wolfensberger were married on June 27, 1964 and together they built a life of love, laughter and family.

He graduated...

Sep 20, 2025

Allen Meyer, 67, of Freeport, Illinois, passed away on September 20, 2025. He was born in Freeport on March 12, 1958, the son of Al and Pauline Meyer.

He is survived by his son, Reverend Adam (Amy) Meyer of South Beloit, Illinois; his beloved grandchildren, Elijah and Addalynn Meyer; and sisters Deonna Love, Darla (Eric) Loos, Della...

Sep 18, 2025

Lois Ruth Luedtke , beloved wife, mother, grandmother, and friend, passed away peacefully at home on September 18th, leaving behind a legacy of compassion, strength, and grace. She was born on July 27, 1948, in St. Croix Falls, Wisconsin to Clifford and Ruth Grandstrand. She grew up in Shafer, Minnesota and was a graduate of Taylor Falls...

Sep 16, 2025

Freeport - James "Jim" O. Kiepert, 85 of Freeport passed away suddenly at Heritage Woods of Freeport Assisted Living.  He was born on April 22, 1940 in Oconomowoc, WI to Orville and Norma (Williams) Kiepert.  He graduated from Johnson Creek HS and then went on into the Air Force serving from 1958-1961.  Jim was self employed as a delivery...

Sep 11, 2025

Freeport – Dean Arthur, Anderson, 62 of Freeport passed away unexpectedly.  He was born March 10, 1963 to Donald L. and Pauline (Johnson) Anderson. He was a 1981 graduate of Forreston High School.  Early in life he worked in construction specializing in concrete work.

He is survived by his brothers, Rich (Dawn) Anderson of CO; Randy (Vikki)...