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Burke-Tubbs Funeral Home For 8 decades, the Burke Family- three generations of us, in fact-has committed itself to Northern IL

Richard (Dick) F. ShouerThe family of Richard F. Shouer (Dick) is saddened to announce his passing on September 15, 2025...
09/17/2025

Richard (Dick) F. Shouer

The family of Richard F. Shouer (Dick) is saddened to announce his passing on September 15, 2025 in Freeport, Illinois.Richard was born in Freeport on March 23, 1932. He was a proud 1950 graduate of Freeport High School, often sharing stories of the state championship basketball team and winning first place for his one-act play. He enrolled at the University of Dubuque where he met his future wife, Beverly Small. After graduating, they married on August 6, 1955, and shared...

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Tyler William DaleTyler William Dale, 43, formerly of Freeport, IL, passed away Tuesday September 9, 2025 in Florida. He...
09/16/2025

Tyler William Dale

Tyler William Dale, 43, formerly of Freeport, IL, passed away Tuesday September 9, 2025 in Florida. He was born November 29, 1981 in Freeport, IL, the son of Craig and Christine (Bickford) Dale. Tyler enjoyed cooking and was an avid Chicago Bears and Cubs fan. Most of all, Tyler enjoyed spending time with his family.He is survived by his parents Craig and Chris Dale of Freeport, IL; son Derrick Dale of Freeport, IL; grandmother Kathryn Mathys of Crescent City, CA;...

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Richard R. EllisRichard "Rick" Robert Ellis, 77, of Freeport, was called home to be with the Lord Friday September 12, 2...
09/16/2025

Richard R. Ellis

Richard "Rick" Robert Ellis, 77, of Freeport, was called home to be with the Lord Friday September 12, 2025 from complications with Parkinsons. Born October 22, 1947 the son of Robert V. and Jeannette L. (Burckhardt) Ellis. In his younger years, he helped on the family dairy farm in Forreston, and even built his pole vault pit right outside the milkhouse door. His future passion for flying came about when his dad took him to his first air show. Rick's...

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Stephen Allen UdellStephen Allen Udell May 5, 1949 – August 26, 2025Stephen “Steve” Allen Udell, beloved father, grandfa...
09/15/2025

Stephen Allen Udell

Stephen Allen Udell May 5, 1949 – August 26, 2025Stephen “Steve” Allen Udell, beloved father, grandfather, and veteran, passed away on August 26, 2025, in Illinois at the age of 76. Born on May 5, 1949, in Wytheville, VA. Steve proudly served eight plus years in the United States Navy before joining Camcar/Textron until his retirement.Steve is survived by his loving daughter, Catherine Udell of Ashburn, VA; his stepdaughter, Kimberly Maville (George Rodriguez); his stepson, Jeffrey Maville (Jessie), both of...

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Jack L. RossJack L. Ross was born on September 17, 1936, to John and Arlene (Koehn) Ross. He passed into eternal life on...
09/13/2025

Jack L. Ross

Jack L. Ross was born on September 17, 1936, to John and Arlene (Koehn) Ross. He passed into eternal life on September 12, 2025 after a brief illness.He met his future wife, Margie Willemssen, on their first day of high school and told his father that night that he was going to marry her. He was proud that he won the one girl in their class of five at Pleasant Prairie Academy in German Valley. They were joined in Holy...

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Bernadine May McIlnayBernadine May McIlnay, 97, of Freeport, passed away, Wednesday September 10, 2025, at Allure of Pin...
09/12/2025

Bernadine May McIlnay

Bernadine May McIlnay, 97, of Freeport, passed away, Wednesday September 10, 2025, at Allure of Pinecrest in Mount Morris, IL. Bernadine was born January 14, 1928, in Baraboo, Wisconsin, the daughter of Basil and Cecil M. (Potterville) Davis. She married Donald O. McIlnay on October 8, 1949, in Baraboo, Wisconsin. Mr. McIlnay passed away November 13, 2017. Bernadine was a graduate of Madison General Hospital School of Nursing. She was a Registered Nurse for over 30 years at FHN Memorial...

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Oliver Ed StaskaOliver Ed Staska was born and went to be with the Lord August 31, 2025. He was born in Freeport to Josh ...
09/12/2025

Oliver Ed Staska

Oliver Ed Staska was born and went to be with the Lord August 31, 2025. He was born in Freeport to Josh and Brittany Staska. Services will be held at Winneshiek Evangelical Free Church on September 24, 2025. Visitation will be from 5:00pm-6:00pm and service to follow.

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Paul NesemeyerPaul E. Nesemeyer, lifelong area farmer passed away on Tuesday, September 9, 2025 at Manor Court in Freepo...
09/11/2025

Paul Nesemeyer

Paul E. Nesemeyer, lifelong area farmer passed away on Tuesday, September 9, 2025 at Manor Court in Freeport, IL. He was born October 26 1924, the son of Elmer and Belinda (Damman) Nesemeyer.In his early years he delivered bread for Byers Bakery and helped take care of their trucks. During winter months he helped out at McCullough Implement store. They sold Minneapolis Moline tractors and thus his love of tractors and machinery was born. He was glad not to farm...

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Thomas L. MollThomas L. Moll, 85, of Freeport, IL, went home to the Lord on September 10, 2025 surrounded by his loved o...
09/11/2025

Thomas L. Moll

Thomas L. Moll, 85, of Freeport, IL, went home to the Lord on September 10, 2025 surrounded by his loved ones. Born on March 25, 1940 in Spring Valley, Illinois to Thomas and Ann (Powell) Moll, he lived a life of kindness, gentle perseverance, and unwavering integrity.As a young man he attended Wheaton Academy, graduating in 1958. In 1960 he joined the Army after training at Fort Leonard Wood in the 4th Battalion Company A Regiment. He was stationed at...

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Jesse Scott MartinJesse Scott Martin passed away early in the morning on September 6, 2025. He was born on March 9, 1988...
09/08/2025

Jesse Scott Martin

Jesse Scott Martin passed away early in the morning on September 6, 2025. He was born on March 9, 1988, in Rockford, IL to Steven and Kimberly Martin.Jesse was a 2006 Pearl City High School graduate. He furthered his education by earning an associate’s degree in network administration from Morrison Institute of Technology in 2008. Jesse worked as a volunteer firefighter for the Pearl City Fire Department and was completing coursework to obtain his EMR Certification. He was a rabid...

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Ida M. Saar-HutchisonIda Saar Hutchison, age 97, died on Friday, September 5, 2025, at Manor Court in Freeport. She was ...
09/08/2025

Ida M. Saar-Hutchison

Ida Saar Hutchison, age 97, died on Friday, September 5, 2025, at Manor Court in Freeport. She was born in Freeport, Illinois on November 24, 1927, the daughter of Antonio and Mary (Lauri) Vittorio. She was married to George Saar on November 13, 1948 and later married Joseph Hutchison on February 14, 2004.In 1945 Ida graduated from Aquin High School and entered into the government-sponsored Cadet Nurses Training at St. Francis Hospital in Freeport, where she graduated as a registered...

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William "Bill" ArtmanWilliam “Bill” Artman, 82, of Freeport Il, passed away on September 4th, 2025, with his family by h...
09/08/2025

William "Bill" Artman

William “Bill” Artman, 82, of Freeport Il, passed away on September 4th, 2025, with his family by his side.Bill was born on August 29, 1943, to the late Francis and Lillian (Kloepping) Artman in Freeport IL. Bill married Jan Scheider on June 2nd, 1963, the hottest day of the year.After graduating from Shannon High School in 1961, He worked at several Chevrolet dealerships in the parts dept from 1962 to 2005. He served in the Army Reserves for 6 years,...

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