Burke-Tubbs Funeral Home

08/06/2025

Richard Douglas "Doug" Jennings

“**Obituary for Richard Douglas "Doug" Jennings***September 11, 1942 – August 5, 2025*Richard Douglas "Doug" Jennings, faithful servant of God, devoted husband, loving father, grandfather, great-grandfather, successful businessman, and cherished friend to many, passed away peacefully on August 5, 2025, at the age of 82.Doug was born on September 11, 1942, to Howard and Ethel (Stoltz) Jennings in Huntington, Indiana. Doug is preceded in death by his parents, brothers Ron Jennings and Ken Jennings, sister-in-law Karen Jennings and brother-in-law JD Hill.Doug...

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08/05/2025

Larry J. Shipp

Larry J. Shipp, 77, of Freeport, IL passed away Monday August 4, 2025 at FHN Memorial Hospital. He was born October 23, 1947 in West, MS, the son of Singelton and Paralee (Horton) Shipp. In Larry’s younger years he attended St. Paul Missionary Baptist Church in Freeport. He was employed at Micro Switch and in later years he worked in maintenance for the Freeport Housing Authority. Larry was a very independent and private person, but his family will always remember...

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07/28/2025

Becky Jane Holz

Becky Jane Holz, 66, of Freeport, passed away, Friday, July 25, 2025, in her home, surrounded by her loving family. Becky was born March 10, 1959, in Rapid City, South Dakota, the daughter of Allen and Bernice (Kurle) Schock. Becky was a 1977 graduate of Savanna High School. She married Rodney “Rod” Holz on April 25, 1987, in Hanover, Illinois. Becky worked for Eaton Controlling in Savanna, Honeywell in Freeport, and she also worked as a playground supervisor at Blackhawk...

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07/25/2025

LaTrice LaToya Newton

LaTrice’s Story: The Light of a Superstar Ms. LaTrice LaToya Newton was born on November 28th, 1981, to her loving mother, Lucy Ree Newton, and father, Johnny Morris Jr. From the very beginning, Lucy Ree saw her beautiful daughter as something extraordinary, her shining star and greatest joy. She was raised in faith at St. James CME Church and later continued her spiritual journey at World Impact Ministries. LaTrice radiated a light that touched everyone around her. With a heart...

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07/22/2025

Sergeant Lane J. Hellwig

Sergeant Lane J. Hellwig, 22, of Fort Greely, AK passed away on July 5, 2025.He was born on January 14, 2003, in Freeport to Jeffrey and Tana (Cummins) Hellwig. Lane had a deep Christian faith. He loved to play soccer, go fishing and four-wheeling and watch movies. He also had a great love for cats (Nugget) and all kinds of dogs (Marylin). Lane graduated from Freeport High School in 2021 and had enlisted in the United States Army in 2020....

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07/21/2025

Bradford Allen Duitsman

Bradford Allen Duitsman, 74, of Freeport, IL passed away July 18, 2025 at the William S. Middleton Memorial Veterans Hospital in Madison, WI. He was born December 5, 1950 in Freeport, IL the son of Wendall and Dorothy (Eikamp) Duitsman. Brad served his country in the United States Army during the Vietnam War from May 1971-May 1973. After serving in the Army, Brad returned to Freeport and worked at Honeywell as a tool and die maker on special equipment. He...

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07/18/2025

Christopher Michael Rosebrook

Christopher Michael Rosebrook, age 43, of Geneva, passed away Monday, February 3, 2025 with his loving family by his side.A Celebration of Life will be held for Christopher Rosebrook at 1:00 PM August 10, 2025 in Krape Park, Freeport, IL, at the main shelter. Please come share any memories or photos (if any) with his family.He was born November 5, 1981, in Monroe, Wisconsin, the son of Michael Rosebrook and Ann (McCauley) Coan.He attended St. Joe’s Grade School and graduated...

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07/17/2025

Karen Sue Glasgow

Karen S. (Sager) Glasgow 72, passed away Sunday, July 13, 2025 at home from a short battle with Cancer. Karen married the love of her life Perry Glasgow on Sept. 4 , 1971 in Galena. He preceded her in death on Dec. 4, 2005. Karen was born Sept. 14, 1952 in Freeport to Harold and Ellen (Leiby) Sager. On March 17, 1993 she donated a kidney to our Brother David giving him the gift of life. Taking such great care...

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07/16/2025

A Slice of Learning
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📅 August 27th
🕘 12 PM
📍 Cimino's Little Italy, Freeport
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07/15/2025

Marilyn D. Carter

Marilyn Denise Carter, 69, left her earthly home at 10:10 a.m. Sunday, July, 13, 2025 at Freeport Memorial Hospital, surrounded by her loving family.Marilyn was born in Freeport, Illinois to Henry Sr. and Cynthia Mae Carter on February 5, 1956. She was the 5th of 7 siblings.Marilyn professed her faith and hope in Christ at an early age on February 21,1965 at The St. Paul Missionary Baptist Church, Freeport, Illinois, under the leadership of Rev. Robert L. Huff where she...

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07/14/2025

David Williams, Sr.

Celebrating the Life and Legacy of David Williams Sr. January 26, 1940 – July 10, 2025David Williams Sr. of Freeport, Illinois, born January 26, 1940, in Osceola, Arkansas, to Reverend O.T. Williams and Hallie Williams.He was preceded in death by six siblings. He is survived by his wife Ardie Williams, his children, grandchildren, great-grandchildren, family, friends, and a freezer probably still full of steaks, ribs, chicken and more.David was a man who could string together curse words with an artistry...

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07/11/2025

Betty June Tormohlen

Wednesday July 9, 2025 Betty J. Tormohlen peacefully took her last breath and entered her eternal life, trusting her Heavenly Father completely. Betty was born May 5, 1925 in Rockford, Illinois to Leslie H. Magnuson and Blanche (Andrus) Magnuson. She was predeceased by her parents, her younger brother Lloyd Magnuson, and her husband of 57 years Paul H. Tormohlen. Betty attended the Harlem School District until her senior year, when the family moved from Loves Park to Rockford. She graduated...

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