Obituary Listing

Jan 20, 2025

Robert E. Terry (Bob), 73 of Winnebago, IL passed away at this home surrounded by family at his side on January 20, 2025.  He was born July 24, 1951 in Lafayette, IN.

Bob resided in Freeport, IL as well.  He was very well known, outgoing, would help anyone and was a workaholic.  Bob retired from Kelly Springfield...

Jan 17, 2025

Eldora "Tazzy" Christ, age 88 of Freeport, IL, passed away on Friday, January 17, 2025 at Ascension St. Joseph Nursing Home in Freeport. She was born July 2, 1936; the daughter of the late Frederick and Hilda (Davis) Grundall. She was a graduate of Freeport High School. Tazzy married Emmanuel "Mike" Christ on October 10, 1960; he passed on...

Jan 14, 2025

Davis, IL Susan L. (Sue) Shelby, 67 of Davis, Illinois passed away at SSM Monroe Hospital, Monroe Wisconsin on January 14, 2025.

Born freeport 3/13/57 to Samuel and Donna (Stewart) Ostendorf. She graduated from Le-Win High School in 1975.  She worked at WalMart in Monroe for a number of years.  She enjoyed garage sales, joy rides, and...

Jan 14, 2025

Kaitlin Elizabeth Gomez died unexpectedly on Tuesday, January 14, 2025. She was 29 years old. The family is deeply saddened and shocked by her sudden death.

Kaitlin was born on March 31, 1995 in DeKalb, IL. She grew up in Rock City, IL the youngest of three children. She went to school through 9th grade at Dakota...

Jan 13, 2025

Freeport – Kathryn E. Scudder, 89 of Freeport passed away peacefully on January 13, 2025 at Walnut Acres, Freeport.  She was born December 21, 1935 in Freeport to the late Oliver and Iona (Furst) Walters.

Through the years she worked at Micro Switch and was a waitress in the Freeport area. She enjoyed bowling, playing cards and...

Jan 11, 2025

Rock City – Eric W. Beckmeier, 55 of Rock City passed away on January 11, 2025 at UW Madison, WI after a brief illness.  Born, April 5, 1969 in Rockford, Illinois to Wayne and Karen (Nyman) Beckmeier.  He graduated from Dakota High School in 1987.  He married Karlene Williams-Bolen on December 11, 2004 and together they built a life...

Dec 30, 2024

⭐️NITA MARIE VANCE BANKSON      CASEY FOLEY⭐️

11.20.1952~12.30.2024

Born in Harvard, Illinois to

Richard "Dick" Vance and

Jeanette Ellen Stedman Sweatman Vance O'brien. Proud Little sister of Richard "Rick" Vance and forever big sister to Patricia Ann Vance Dipasquale. Nita was married a couple of times and had 4 children,

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Dec 30, 2024

Sharon E. Kappes, age 81 of Freeport, IL, passed away at the Lena Living Center in Lena, IL on Monday, December 30, 2024. She was born November 15, 1943 in McConnell, IL; the daughter of the late Clifford and Beulah (Kuhlemeyer) Black. She was a 1961 graduate of Orangeville High School. Sharon went on to the University of Madison...

Dec 30, 2024

John Thomas was born July 11, 1932, to the parents of John Manuel Thomas and Mammie Lee (Britton) Thomas. John peacefully went home to be with his Lord and Savior on December 30, 2024, at the Serenity House in Oregon, Il surrounded by his wife and dear friends.

John was a lifelong truck driver that traveled the...

Dec 28, 2024

Doris J. Zettle, age 83 of Freeport, IL, passed away at FHN Memorial Hospital in Freeport on Saturday, December 28, 2024. She was born June 17, 1941 in Detroit, MI; the daughter of the late A.C. and Germaine (Benoit) Moss. She married Earl Zettle; he passed away on July 22, 2000.

Doris retired from MicroSwitch. She enjoyed...

Dec 25, 2024

Freeport – Audrey A. Stees, 92 of Freeport passed away peacefully at Parkview Home on December 25, 2024.  Born August 5, 1932, the daughter of Carl and Adelaide Andres.  She attended Peoria High School, Bradley University and graduated from Western Illinois University.  She married Arthur R. Stees, Jr. on July 25, 1953 and they moved to Gettysburg, Pennsylvania.

Dec 23, 2024

Larelle Risley, 74, formerly of Ozark, MO passed away on Monday, December 23, 2024 at the Lena Living Center.  She was born on October 22, 1950 to the late Edgar and Marie Schoonhoven.  She grew up in the Shannon, Il area and graduated from Shannon High School.  She married Paul Risley and has one son, Anthony Risley.

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Dec 22, 2024

Patricia A. Waters, 90, passed away on Sunday, December 22, 2024 at Ecumen Centennial House Memory Care in Apple Valley, MN.  She was born May 19, 1934, to the late Wayne and Ruth Tryon.  She grew up in Galesburg, IL with her older sister Marilyn.  She graduated from Galesburg High School in 1952.  Patricia attended Ottawa University in Ottawa,...

Dec 18, 2024

Kimberly Kaye Rada, age 49 of Freeport, IL, passed away at home on Wednesday, December 18, 2024. She was born on August 17, 1975; the daughter of Michael and Diane (Griffin) Martin. Kim was a 1993 graduate of Mt. Carroll High School and went on to receive a bachelor's degree in computer programing.

Kim married Gregory Rada,...

Dec 17, 2024

Mary L. Gallagher passed away on Tuesday, December 17, 2024 after a courageous battle against early onset dementia with her family by her side.

Mary was born on October 1, 1953, the daughter of James and Joyce (Meighan) Edler. She was a graduate of Warren High School with high scholastic honors and received a BSMT degree at...

Dec 16, 2024

Harriet Lee Woker

December 2, 1951 – December 16, 2024

Harriet Lee Woker, 73, passed away peacefully on December 16, 2024, at Liberty Village in Illinois after an extended illness. Born on December 2, 1951, in Red Bud, Illinois, she was the beloved daughter of Harry and Bernece Beal (Hill).

Harriet spent her...

Dec 15, 2024

Duane Walter Janicki (68) passed away peacefully in his home with his faithful dog , Sarah, in his lap on December 15th, 2025.  Loving and devoted father and grandfather, he was born in Freeport, IL on February 10th, 1956.  He graduated from Freeport High School in 1974.  He spent his entire life in Freeport, in the same home, giving...

Dec 12, 2024

William "Bill" Hillman, age 78 of Rock City, IL, passed away on Thursday, December 12, 2024 at the Monroe Clinic Hospital in Monroe, WI. He was born March 19, 1946; the son of the late Ralph and Doris (Niedermeier) Hillman. He married his high school love, Sylvia Suess on September 10, 1965 in Rock Grove, IL. Both graduated from...

Dec 12, 2024

Merle H. Ostergard, age 64 of Rock City, IL passed away Thursday December 12, 2024 surrounded by his loving family at Swedish American Hospital in Rockford. He was born September 8,1960 the son of the late Harvey and Carolyn (Geiken) Ostergard. Growing up, Merle enjoyed Boy Scouts and camping. He graduated from Dakota High School in 1979. During his...

Dec 10, 2024

Leaf River, Illinois - Cremation rites have been accorded and as per Don's wishes there will be no obituary or service following.