William J Cary Ii
Mar 2, 2014
William J. Cary II, 43, of Freeport, died Sunday, March 2, 2014 at his home. Born July 12, 1970 in Freeport he was the son of William and Judith C. (Bolen) Cary. William worked at the Pearl City & Dakota CO-OP. Surviving are his mother, Judith C. Cary of Freeport, his children, Courtney, Jessica, and Daniel Cary; his sister, Carol...
Larry W Lartz
Mar 1, 2014
Larry W Lartz, 71, died March 1, 2014 at his Rock City home, with many family members by his side. He went home to our Lord after fighting ALS for the last three years. He was born September 12, 1942 in Morrison, IL to William and Gladys (Bailey) Lartz. He was a member of Faith Community Church in Davis, IL,...
Robert Dean Pontnack
Feb 26, 2014
Robert Dean Pontnack, 83, of Rockford, formerly of Freeport, passed peacefully Wednesday, February 26, 2014, at Rosewood Care Center in Rockford. Born November 25, 1930 in Cedarville he was the son of Clifford and Helen (Trester) Pontnack. He married Jackie C. Brenner March 28, 1969. He served in the US Army for over three years leaving as a Sargent. Robert...
Dell E Detweiler
Feb 23, 2014
Dell E. Detweiler, 70 of Freeport passed away peacefully after a brief battle with cancer. Born June 16, 1943 in Montgomery, Alabama, Dell was the only child of Harry and Kathryn (Davis) Detweiler. After high school, Del attended the University of Northern Iowa before joining the United States Navy where he served with distinction for four years as a 3rd...
Sandra K Sabin (Streicher)
Feb 18, 2014
Sandra K. Sabin, 70, of Freeport, died Tuesday, February 18, 2014, at her home. Born May 1, 1943 in Freeport she was the daughter of Albert and Catherine (Boos) Streicher. She was a graduate of Freeport High School. She married Charles Sabin on January 12, 1968. Sandra worked at Union Hall and Cherokee Pub as a bartender for many years....
Nellie Velma "Nell" (Pickett)
Feb 12, 2014
Nellie "Nell" Velma Herbig, 94, of Freeport, passed away Wednesday, February 12, 2014 at Parkview Home. Born October 25, 1919 in Platteville, Wisconsin she was the daughter of Walter and Yuna (Manuell) Pickett. Nell attended Platteville Grade School, Platteville High School and two years at Platteville Teacher's College. Later, she received a Bachelor of Science degree with a minor in...
Betty L Shuey (Oswalt)
Feb 12, 2014
Betty L. Shuey, 89, formerly of Cedarville, went to be with her Lord Wednesday, February 12, 2014 at Big Meadows in Savanna. Born May 15, 1924 in Freeport she was the daughter of Arthur and Mabel (Simpson) Oswalt. She married Paul E. Euler Sr. in 1942. Prior to their divorce they had one son Paul (Diane) Euler of Houston, MN...
James A "Jimmy Osterberger
Feb 11, 2014
James "Jimmy O" A. Osterberger, 61, of Freeport died Tuesday, February 11, 2014 at FHN Memorial Hospital. Born July 2, 1952 in Freeport he was the son of Alvin and Mae (Boyle) Osterberger. James was a veteran of the United States Army. He worked for more than 35 years at Honeywell in Freeport. On September 29, 2001 he and Cathy...
Thomas C Schoenhard
Feb 10, 2014
Thomas C. Schoenhard, 72, of Freeport died Monday, February 10, 2014 at his home.
Per his wishes cremation rites will be accorded and there will be no service.
Walker Mortuary, Freeport is assisting the family.
Floyd D Carter
Feb 10, 2014
Floyd D. Carter, 94, of Freeport died Monday, February 10, 2014 at Stephenson Nursing Center. Born February 17, 1919 in Winnebago County he was the son of Edward and Ruth (Todd) Carter. On November 23, 1946 he and Gwen Wherley were united in marriage in Rockford, IL. Floyd was a veteran of the United States Army from 1941-1945. He was...
Caroline June Fogel (Haight)
Feb 5, 2014
Caroline June Fogel, 94, of Freeport, went home to her Lord and Savior, Wednesday February 5, 2014. She was known as "Grandma" to all who knew her. Caroline was born on June 21, 1919 daughter of Mervin and Braunie (Murray) Haight in Stockton. Caroline married Wayne E. Fogel on October 17, 1936 and lived in Freeport during their 72 year...
Susan J Fransen (Sincox)
Feb 3, 2014
Susan J. Fransen, 70, of Savanna, formerly Freeport, died Monday, February 3, 2014 at Iowa University in Iowa City, Iowa with her family by her side. Susan had resided at Big Meadows Nursing Home for the last year. She had many friends there and received wonderful care. One of the highlights in the last year was spending the day at...
David Swain
Feb 2, 2014
David Swain, 54, of Freeport, died Sunday, February 2, 2014 at his home. Born April 10, 1959 he was the son of James and Marjorie Swain. David attended school at Nora, Waddams Grove, Cedarville and Freeport. He worked briefly at Micro Switch and also Anchor Harvey in Freeport. He was employed for nearly 25 years in the Truss Division of...
Helen M Downing (Jahnke)
Jan 31, 2014
Helen M. Downing 103, of Freeport died Friday, January 31, 2014 at Presence St. Joseph Home in Freeport. Born March 28, 1910 in Freeport, she was the daughter of Carl and Katherine (Fischer) Jahnke. She was a graduate of Freeport High School in 1927. On June 6, 1931 she and Fred Downing were united in marriage and he preceded her...
Dixie Ann Watson (Whetsel)
Jan 28, 2014
Dixie Ann Watson, 60 of Dakota died Tuesday, January 28, 2014 at Rockford Memorial Hospital. Born February 25, 1953 in Rockford she was the daughter of Willard and Henrietta (Hoeschele) Whetsel. Dixie enjoyed her time with her grandchildren. Surviving are her daughter Dezirae Zook of Dakota; grandchildren Autumn, Hailey and Kirstie; two brothers Frank (Cindy) Whetsel, Robert (Kathie) Whetsel; two...
June A Schulz (Stearns)
Jan 28, 2014
June A. Schulz, 87, of Freeport, died Tuesday, January 28, 2014 at Parkview Home. Born June 13, 1926 in Freeport she was the daughter of Lester and Louella (Klaas) Stearns. She married Allen O. Schulz May 15, 1947 and he preceded her in death. June retired from Micro Switch Company in 1984. Surviving are her brother, Larry Stearns of Rockford;...
Richard Eugene Clark
Jan 27, 2014
Richard Eugene Clark was born to Robert and Ramona Clark in Monroe, WI on May 13, 1953. He joined two sisters, Roberta Corwin (Jack Holeton) of Davis and Ranee (Steve) Holmes of Edgerton, WI. He was later joined by another sister Ruthalie (Ray) Bordner of Rock City. He lived most of his life in the Davis area. Richard graduated from...
Charles W Turner
Jan 22, 2014
Charles W. Turner, 69, of Freeport, died Wednesday, January 22, 2014, at his home. Born May 23, 1944, in Jonesborough, Arkansas; he was the son of Raymond and Flossie (Craft) Turner. He married Barbara Thompson March 18, 1972. Surviving are his wife, Barbara of Freeport; his brothers, William (Rosalie) Turner of Freeport, Raymond Turner Jr. of Greensboro, North Carolina and...
