Obituary Listing

Mar 20, 2014

Larry L. Wittbecker, 74, passed away on Thursday, March 20, 2014 at FHN Memorial Hospital after a very short illness. Larry was born in Ridott, IL on January 31, 1940, the son of Willard and Margaret (Boyer) Wittbecker. He married his high school sweetheart, Wanda Kaiser, on January 11, 2003, at Faith United Methodist Church. Larry quit school at the...

Mar 20, 2014

Cline Ryan Becker passed peacefully in the arms of family on March 20th, 2014. He was born at 12:07 p.m. and met the eyes of Jesus at 7:40 p.m. the same day. He was greeted in heaven by his paternal great-grandparents William and Claire Cline and his maternal great-grandfather, Franklin Fitzpatrick. Cline was the son of Ryan and Heather Becker...

Mar 19, 2014

Holly Maria Genant, 69, Lifelong resident of Freeport, died, Wednesday, March 19, 2014 at FHN Memorial Hospital. Born December 25, 1944 in Freeport she was the daughter of Walter and Alfreida (Beirau) Genant. She was a member of St. John United Church of Christ. Surviving are her brother and sisters, Rodney (Gloria) Genant of Gilbert, Arizona, Wendy (Dwayne) Dummer of...

Mar 18, 2014

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Mar 13, 2014

Francis Eugene Sughroue 83 of Dakota passed away Thursday, March 13, 2014 at his home. He was born December 13, 1930 in Rock Run Township, the son of John and Emma (Schopf) Sughroue. On February 27, 1954 he married D. Elaine Lee at St. Patrick's Catholic Church in rural Davis. She preceded him in death on January 3, 1992. Gene...

Mar 11, 2014

Albert Otto Mann, 83, of Freeport, died Tuesday, March 11, 2014, at Freeport Rehabilitation & Care Center. Born May 27, 1930 in Winslow he was the son of Otto and Bertha (Broege) Mann. He married Lois M. Lundy May 19, 1956 in Monroe, Wisconsin. He was the owner and operator of Albert Mann Cement Contracting for 41 years. Albert was...

Mar 9, 2014

Jerry E. Bamberg, 83, of Freeport went to be with the Lord on Sunday, March 9, 2014 surrounded by family at FHN Memorial Hospital. He was born on December 6, 1930 in Ridott, IL. He was the son of Charles and Bernadine (Judd) Bamberg. He married Marjorie L. Huenefeld on November 20, 1954 at St. John's Church. Jerry served in...

Mar 8, 2014

Robert E. Clark 89, formerly of Davis passed away Saturday, March 8, 2014 at the Medina Manor Nursing Center in Durand. He was born February 24, 1925 in Green County, WI to Robert B. and Florence (Nolty) Clark. He married Mae Ramona Joseph on October 21, 1946. Robert and Ramona farmed north of Davis while raising their family. After selling...

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...

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,...

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...

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...

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....

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...

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...

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...

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.

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...

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...

Feb 5, 2014

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