Jul 12, 2026

Russel Dean Zimmerman, 67, passed away on July 12th 2026 in Dakota, Illinois. He was born on July 19th 1959 in Bloomington Illinois to Charles R. Zimmerman and Leafy A. (Wolford) Zimmerman. He was a graduate of Bloomington High School. He was a wonderful Uncle to his nieces and nephews. He worked for Volt Phone Company.

Survivors...

Jul 7, 2026

Ronald A. Walther, 86, died on July 7, 2026 at Oakley Courts in Freeport, IL, where he was a resident. He was born on July 2, 1940, to parents Alfred and Elsie Walther. He was a graduate of Lanark High School, and would later serve in the US Army. He had an interest in collecting antiques and attending flea...

Jul 3, 2026

Christopher D. Keeney, 41, of Freeport, IL, passed away on July 3, 2026.

Arrangements are pending.

Jul 1, 2026

Edward E. Collins, affectionately known as "Mank" and "Steady," departed this life on Wednesday, July 1, 2026, at the age of 82, surrounded by his loving family. He was born on September 1, 1943, in Freeport, Illinois, to the late Willie and Annie Mae Collins.

Edward was baptized at an early age. He was a man who...

Jul 1, 2026

Shawn P. Winters, 53, of Freeport, IL, passed away on July 1, 2026 at home. He was born on August 15, 1972 in Freeport, to Janet Winters and Larry Fargher. He was a graduate of Freeport High School and later worked as a welder at Seaga.

Survivors include his sister Kelly Babcock, mother Janet Winters, stepfather Larry...

Jun 29, 2026

Rebecca "Becky" Brookman, 67, of Freeport, IL, passed away on June 29, 2026. She was born on February 16, 1959 in Freeport, to Paul E. and Nancy (Petticrew) Rose. She attended Freeport High School. She married Richard "Rick" Brookman on August 25, 1979. She was previously employed at Freeport Harley Davidson and Mower Inn, and Tom's Round-Up. Becky also  ...

Jun 23, 2026

Steven Cardwell, Sr, 65, of Freeport, IL, passed away on June 23, 2026. No services will be held.

Jun 23, 2026

Wayne O. Bahn, 86, formerly of Freeport, IL, passed away on June 23, 2026. No services are scheduled.

Jun 21, 2026

Robert L. Poncar, 82, of Lanark, IL, passed away on June 21, 2026. He was born on September 23, 1943 in Chicago, IL, to Charles and Helen Sostowski. He attended IL School for the Deaf. He married his wife Gail at St. Thomas Aquinas Church in Freeport, and was a member of St. Wendelin in Shannon, IL.

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Jun 14, 2026

IN LOVING MEMORY OF De'Undra Nishay Zantasia Marie Sanders, AKA (Tutt & Worm), who was born in Freeport, IL on June 14, 1995, the daughter of Christopher Jones and Myrise Sanders. De'Undra graduated in the year 2013, from the Freeport School District 145.

De'Undra truly loved and cared for her children. For mealtime, she would often make...