WILLIAM FAHEY , 87, a resident of Stephenson County Nursing Center, died there yesterday morning. He was a veteran of World War I. Born June 19, 1892, he was the son of Thomas and Margaret (Vale) Fahey. Surviving is one sister, Mrs. Helen (Floyd) Long of Freeport. Funeral service will be at 11 a.m. Saturday at Schwarz Funeral Home with the Rev. John Kraemer, pastor of St. Mary Catholic Church officiating. Burial will be in Calvary Cemetery. There will be no visitation.
Contributed by Alice Horner

CLARA M. (VALENTINE) FAIR , 84, of 42 N. Mernitz Ave , died Monday evening at Freeport Memorial Hospital following a long illness. (The Social Security Death Index gives this date as February 1983.) She went to work for Wagner’s in 1942, and later retired from Micro Switch in 1964. Born July 7, 1898 in Chicago , she was the daughter of Herman and Ann (Hunzinger) Valentine. She married Lee H. Chambers August 21, 1920 in Chicago . He died March 16, 1972. On December 10, 1973, she married John G. Fair in Clearwater , Florida . He preceded her in death on December 22, 1982. Surviving are two daughters, Rhea Anderson of Des Moines, Iowa, and Mrs. Patricia (Robert) McGrath of LaSalle; four grandchildren and two great-grandchildren. In addition to her husbands, she was preceded in death by one son and one daughter. Service will be 10 a.m. Thursday at Burke-Tubbs Funeral Home with the Rev. Douglas Baer, pastor of First Presbyterian Church, officiating. Burial will be in Oakland Cemetery . Friends may call from 4 to 7 p.m. Wednesday at the funeral home. A memorial fund has been established.
Contributed by Alice Horner

JOHN G. FAIRM , 86, of 42 N. Mernitz Ave., died this morning at Freeport Manor following an extended illness. (Note: The Social Security Death Index shows his date of death as December 1982.) For 33 years, he was a salesman for Henney Motor Co., and was then employed by Modern Metal Products of Rockford until retirement at the age of 70. During World War I, he served as a lieutenant in the Army. He was a member of First Presbyterian Church, Excelsior Lodge, a life member of Scottish Rite Bodies, Valley of Freeport, and member of Tebala Shrine, and the American Legion. He was also a member of the Rotary Club, and a Paul Harris Fellow. Born October 11, 1896, in Freeport, he was the son of Dr. John G. and Clara (Miller) Fair. He married Adelaide M. Miller who died April 20, 1965. On Dec. 10, 1973, he married Clara M. Chambers in Clearwater, Fla. Among the survivors are his widow; two stepdaughters, for step-grandchildren; and two step-great-grandchildren. Service will be 10:30 A.M. Friday at Burke-Tubbs Funeral Home with the Rev. Douglas R. Baer, pastor of First Presbyterian Church, officiating. Burial will be in Scandinavian Cemetery in Rockford. Friends may call from 4 to 8 P. M. Thursday at the funeral home.
Contributed by Alice Horner (Died 22 December 1982)

LESLIE FARGHER - Freeport’s oldest historian at the age of 103, died Sunday night at Freeport Manor Nursing Home. (The Social Security Death Index gives the date of death as December 1979.) He resided at 655 W. Pleasant St. from 1908 until his recent admission to the nursing home. Born in one of the earliest of the pioneer buildings of Freeport, he lived his entire life in Freeport and attended Freeport grade schools. At the turn of the century, he was engaged in a jewelry business for a short time and then served as office manager for Freeport Water Co. for about 16 years. In 1920 became superintendent of Oakland Cemetery Association and secretary and treasurer of the Cemetery Associating until 1955. He was active in the American Cemetery Association and Illinois Cemetery Associations, serving as one of the organizers and president of the latter. A member of Embury United Methodist Church since 1895, the oldest person and second longest in membership, he was on the church board for many years and the last survivor of those taking official part in the building of the present church edifice. In later years, he researched the history of the church and wrote the only authentic early history of the church. In 1967, he was made an honorary steward of the church and honorary affiliate member of the John Street Church, New York City, the first Methodist Church in America. He served as an assistant supervisor of Stephenson County Board from 1943 to 1957, was a member of the Board of Directors of the Freeport YMCA for many years and was probably the only surviving member of those on the board when the present building was erected. He was grand marshall of the Bicentennial Parade in Freeport in 1976 and was a member of the Evergreen Masonic Lodge, Scottish Rite Bodies, Valley of Freeport, and Rotary Club in Freeport. During an interview with the Journal-Standard prior to his 100th birthday, he reflected, “Here am I, a poor urchin so sickly when I was little that they didn’t send me to school till I was seven. I’ve had everything in life, heart trouble and everything. Here I am hitting the 100 mark. I think I’ve lived in Freeport the longest of anyone who was born here.” Born July 9, 1876, he was the son of William and Francesca (Weaver) Fargher. He married Effie Hartman Sept. 30, 1908. She died Jan. 15, 1955. In addition to his wife, he was preceded in death by two sisters. There are no immediate survivors. Funeral service will be at 1 p.m. Thursday at Burke-Tubbs Funeral Home with the Rev. William H Blomberg officiating. Burial will be in Oakland Cemetery. Friends may call from 7 to 8:30 p.m. Wednesday at the funeral home. A memorial fund has been established for the Lions Club Fund for the Blind.
Contributed by Alice Horner

MARY (HUGHES) FAY , widow of the late Alexander Fay and a resident of Freeport for the past fifty years passed away at her home, 709 South Benton Avenue yesterday after several weeks of illness. Funeral services will be conducted at the home at 8 o'clock Monday morning with a requiem mass at St. Mary's Catholic church at 8:30 o'clock. Rt. Rev. C. F. Conley will celebrate the mass and interment will be made in Calvary cemetery. The rosary will be recited at the home at 8:30 o'clock Sunday night. Mary Hughes, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Richard Hughes, was born at Lena on July 4, 1856. She was united in marriage to Alexander Fay, who passed away in 1924. Four brothers and five sisters also preceded her in death. Surviving is a daughter Miss Mabel Fay, Freeport. Mrs. Fay was a charter member of St. Mary's court, W. C. O. F., and a member of St. Mary's church. Members of the W. C. O. F and of St. Mary's guild will meet Sunday evening at 8:30 at the Fay home to recite the rosary (Freeport Journal Standard, IL, Page 10, Column 3, March 16, 1940.). She was buried on 18 Mar 1940 at St. Mary's (Calvery) Cemetery, Freeport, Harlem Twp., Stephenson Co., Illinois
Contributed by Julie Rosales

MYRTLE FEATHERLING , 95, a resident of Parkview Home, died Saturday, Sept. 13, 1986 at Freeport Memorial Hospital. Myrtle was a graduate of Freeport High School. Since 1918, she was a member of the Order of the Eastern Star, and a past worthy matron. Also she was a member of the White Shrine of Jerusalem since 1919, and a past presiding officer, and member of the Commandery Auxiliary. She was the last surviving member of her immediate family. The daughter of J. William and Adelaide (Walker) Meyer, she was born in Amboy on Dec. 1, 1890. She married Clyde D. Featherling on April 3, 1918, in Freeport. He died in 1954. Service will be held in 1 p.m. Tuesday at Walker Mortuary. The Rev. Ernest R. Francis, pastor of Embury United Methodist Church, will officiate. Burial will be in Oakland Cemetery. Friends may call tonight from 4 to 7 p.m. tonight at the mortuary.
Contributed by Alice Horner

ALICE (DEETS) FENTON - Mrs. J. B. Fenton, 14 [this age is incorrect since they married 17 May 1883], sister of Mrs. M. S. Owens of Sterling, died at 2:15 o’clock Thursday [01/12/1933] afternoon at her home in Freeport, following an illness of but one week. Pleuro-pneumonia is given as the cause of her death. The funeral will be held at 2 o’clock Saturday afternoon from the United Brethren church. Burial will be in Freeport. Mrs. Fenton was widely known and much beloved by many people. Before her marriage she was Alice Deets, and was born on the old Deets farmstead, near Coleta, where she was reared and married. She and her husband began housekeeping and living on the Leo Frederick from, southwest of Milledgeville. They lived there for many years, then moved to Freeport, which had been their home since. Mrs. Fenton is survived by her husband, by two daughters, Mesdames Earl Miller and Clyde Young and a son, Frank Fenton, all of Freeport. Surviving brothers are Frank and J. L. Deets of Milledgeville, Arthur Deets of Chadwick, and Harry Deets of Lanark. Sisters who are left are Mrs. Mathew S. Owens f Cterling [Sterling] and Mrs. Irene Tucker of California.
Contributed by Larry Reynolds from The Sterling Daily Gazette, January 13, 1933, page 12, column 2

LARRY FOSTER FERRIS , 14, son of Mr. and Mrs. Lloyd Ferris, former Chadwick residents, who now reside at 309 School St., Lena, died a 11 a.m. Friday in the Freeport Memorial Hospital. He had been ill for some time. The body was removed to the Leamon Funeral Home in Lena, where friends may call after 1 p.m. today. Funeral services will be conducted in the Amity Lutheran Church, the Rev. Armin Weng, pastor, officiating. Burial will be in the Chapel Hill Cemetery in Freeport. Larry was born in Sterling on May 22, 1946, the son of Lloyd and Violet Eickert Ferris. They lived in Chadwick until a few years ago when the family moved to Lena. He was a member of the Amity Lutheran Church and the Luther League of the church. He was a freshman in the Lena-Win High School and a member of Boy Scout troop 91. Survivors besides his parents are one brother Kerry, one sister, Peggy, both at home; and his paternal grandmother, Mrs. Minnis Ferris, Chadwick.
Contributed by Melva L. Taylor from the The Daily Gazette, Sterling-Rock Falls, Illinois February 11, 1961 - Saturday, pg 2 col 3

ALLAN F. FINK , a former resident of Stephenson county, passed away January 9th, at his home in Hastings Nebraska, following a brief illness. Services were held Jan. 10, from the home os his son, with burial in Hastings cemetery. Mr. Fink was born in Rock Run township in 1850, being the oldest son of George and Eliza Fink, pioneer residents of STEPHENSON county. In 1871 he was united in marriage to Miss Mary Minzer, of Davis, and in a few years moved to Nebraska being one of the early settlers of that state. He became a very prosperous farmer. Later in life he retired and moved to Hasting, where he made his home until his death. Those left to mourn his passing are his widow, three daughters and three sons. The children are: Mrs. Joseph Vance, Mrs. Jacob Frisch, of Hastings; Mrs. William Burke, Kansas City, Mo.; Lloyd Fink, Milo Fink, of Hastings; Clifford Fink, Washington, D.C.

Sixteen grandchildren and one great grandchild also survive as well as four sisters and two brothers: Mrs. Wm. Montsmith, Fairfield, Neb.; Miss Lorene Fink, Hastings; Mrs. Elmer Clingman, Minneapolis; Mrs. John Clingman, Cedarville, Tillman Fink, Hastings, and Daniel Fink, Whistler avenue, Freeport. Mr. Fink was a fine Christian character, having been converted in early life and uniting with the Evangelical church, of which he was a very faithful member. To know him was but to love him. One ever loyal and devoted to his home and all the loved ones in it. Ever ready to perform any duty which would most please those around him.
Contributed by Karen Holt from the Freeport Journal Standard Tuesday, Jan 15, 1929 p 2.

ELIZABETH (KAUFMAN) FINK - On Wednesday morning at the home of her son, Charles, in Cedarville, Mrs. Elizabeth Fink passed away. About a month ago she was in this place visiting her daughter, Mrs. E.T. Moore, and was apparently in good health. She was loved and respected by all who knew her, and her demise is felt by all. She was born in Lehigh county, Pa., and was aged 81 years. The deceased was the mother of ten children, three of whom are dead, seven children, 2 daughters and 5 sons are left to mourn the loss of a loving mother. Her husband died, about 26 years ago and since that time she has been living with her children. The funeral occurred yesterday afternoon, the interment taking place at Cedarville. Rev. Rohland, of the Evangelical church of Freeport, officiated.
Contributed by Karen Holt

EMMA FOGEL of Ridott, passed away this morning at 1:30 at a local hospital, following an illness of twelve weeks. (The date was April 20, 1940.) Mrs. Fogel’s maiden name was Emma Wohlford and she was born in Oneco Township about sixty-four years ago. Her marriage to Joseph W. Fogel took place in 1893. She is survived by her husband, two sons, and one daughter, Harold Fogel of Bemidji, Minn., Mrs. Mary Hall of Rockford, and George Fogel of Freeport. There are eight grandchildren. A brother, Daniel Wohlford, and a sister, Miss Lydia C. Wohlford, reside in Freeport and another sister, Mrs. Ada Wagner, in McConnell. A daughter, Mrs. Ione Cooley, of Rockford, preceded her mother in death two years ago and another daughter, Bertha, in infancy. Mrs. Fogel was a member of the Christian Science Church. Funeral arrangements have been completed.
Contributed by Alice Horner
Transcriber’s Note: A funeral announcement in a subsequent edition of the Freeport Journal Standard indicates Emma Fogel was interred at Oakland Cemetery.

GEORGE W. FOGEL , 97, of Freeport died Monday, June 26, 2006 at FHN Memorial Hospital. Born March 13, 1909 in Excelsior Springs, Missouri, he was the son of Joseph and Emma (Wohlford) Fogel. He married Jennie Hawes on November 23, 1929 in Freeport. She died November 21, 1999. George worked for Barber-Coleman in Rockford as a precision inspector for 17 years. His memberships included Scottish Rite Bodies, Tebala Shrine, Prince of Peace Lutheran Church, and Alcoholics Anonymous for 52 years, and he was known as “The Mayor” of Liberty Village. He is survived by one daughter, Susie (Fred) Bess of Franklin, Tennessee; one son, George Jr. (Yvonne) Fogel of Carlinville; daughter-in-law Rose Fogel of Brookfield, Wisconsin; nine grandchildren and 16 great-grandchildren. Preceding him in death were his wife and one son, Don. The funeral service will be at 2 p.m. Thursday at Prince of Peace Lutheran Church. Visitation will be from 1 p.m. until the time of service at Prince of Peace Lutheran Church. Burial will be in the Oakland Cemetery and Mausoleum.
Contributed by Alice Horner

HARRY E. FOGEL - 52, a lifelong resident of Stephenson County, died suddenly at his home, 636 East Pleasant Street, about 9 o’clock last night. (The date of death was May 30, 1940.) His death resulted from a heart affliction. Funeral services will be conducted at the Walker Mortuary, West Main Street at 2 o’clock Saturday afternoon. Dr. C. A. Bloomquist, pastor of Embury Methodist Church, will conduct the services and interment will be made at Oakland Cemetery. Mr. Fogel was born near Lena November 28, 1887. He was united in marriage to Bethel Pepperman May 29, 1915. For a number of years he had been employed by the Henney Motor Company as a mechanic. He was a member of Evergreen Lodge of Masons and the Loyal Order of Moose. Besides his wife, he leaves the following children: Wayne, Lyle, Paul, Alice, and Richard Fogel, all of Freeport. The following sisters and brothers also survive: Mrs. Harry Manning, Waterloo, Iowa; Mrs. Earl Wilcox, Rockford; Mrs. Roger Wallace, Chicago; Mrs. Harry Strohacker, Freeport; Homer Fogel, Elmhurst; Russell Fogel, Freeport. His mother, Alice Fogel, resides in Freeport.
Contributed by Alice Horner

WAYNE E. FOGEL , 93, of Freeport, died Saturday, November 7, 2009, at Freeport Rehabilitation & Care Center. Born Nov. 23, 1915, in Freeport he was the son of Harry and Bethel (Pepperman) Fogel. He married Caroline Haight October 17, 1936. He was a United States Army veteran, serving during World War II. His memberships included First Church Of The Open Bible where he was a past board member, past president, and substitute teacher for the church’s MOVE Men’s Group, Evergreen Masonic Lodge, Tebala Shrine, and AMVETS where he was a past commander. Wayne worked at the Henney Motor Company for many years and then Micro Switch until his retirement. In retirement he was a cook the Open Bible Day Care and owned and operated The Sharp Shop in his home. Wayne built his own home which he lived for over 65 years. Surviving are his wife, Caroline of Freeport; one daughter, Sherrill (John) Bruning of Winnebago; one son, Wayne M. (Teresa) Fogel of Pearl City; one sister, Alice Pickett of DeKalb; one brother, Richard Fogel of DeKalb; nine grandchildren; 18 great grandchildren; and two great great grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents; two brothers, Lyle and Paul; his infant daughter, Caroline; and two grandchildren. A funeral service will be held at Tuesday, Nov. 10, 2 p.m. at Walker Mortuary with the Rev. Burliss Parker of First Church Of The Open Bible officiating. Burial will be at the Chapel Hill Memorial Gardens. Visitation will be Tuesday 12:30 p.m. until time of service at Walker Mortuary. Burial will be in the Chapel Hill Memorial Gardens. A memorial has been established.
Contributed by Alice Horner

ISAAC J. FOLGATE , 1428 South Chicago Avenue , a resident of this community for over three-quarters of a century, passed away this morning about 7 o’clock, death coming while he slept. Mr. Folgate was born in Buckeye township November 2, 1855. he was the son of James and Mary Folgate and his boyhood was spent on a farm. He was married January 9, 1881 to Elizabeth Maye, who passed away January 6, 1926.

He is survived by three children, Mrs. Hugo C. Lukerman, Clarence M. Folgate, who with his wife resided with his father, and Mrs. Louis F, Reinhold, all residents of Freeport ; one grandchild, Mrs. W. L. Kroeger, of Iowa City , Iowa , and a brother, William G. Folgate of Ridott.

For many years, Mr. Folgate was employed by the F. A. Read Co. He was a member of Trinity Evangelical Church . Funeral services will be held Saturday afternoon, at 2 o’clock at the Walker Mortuary. Rev. J. G. Eller, of Sterling , officiating. Interment will be made at Oakland Cemetery .
Contributed by Alice Horner February 8, 1940 Freeport Journal Standard

EDNA (ROTHSTEIN) FREEMAN , 91, of Sarasota , Florida , former Freeport businesswoman, died Wednesday August 2, 2000. She was born September 7, 1908 in Rockford . She and her husband, Maurice Rothstein, owned and operated Rothstein’s Women’s Apparel in Freeport for many years, and moved to Sarasota in 1980. Her husband preceded her in death. She was a member of Temple Beth Shalom and Hadassah in Sarasota . She is survived by her husband, Jacob Freeman. Services were held at Beth Shalom Cemetery . Memorial donations may be made to Hadassah.
Contributed by Alice Horner

IDA FRENCH , 83, former resident of Freeport, passed away about 12 o'clock last night in a Rockford hospital according to a message received this morning by her cousin, George M. fugate, 1573 West Lincoln Blvd. Miss French incurred a hip fracture in a fall several weeks ago and later suffered a stroke. She was born in Freeport Sept. 27, 1857, the daughter of Thomas and Sarah French, pioneer settlers in Freeport, who operated the old French hotel, which was located on the site of the present Licondo hotel during Civil war days.

Miss French was educated in the public schools of Freeport and graduated from Freeport high school. She resided in Freeport until moving to Rockford two years ago. Besides Mr. Fugate she is survived by several other cousins, ELmer C. Fugate, Wisconson; Arthua A. Phelps of Rochelle and Mrs. J.H. Knight of Rockford. Services will be held at Rockford 2 p.m. Wednesday afternoon and burial will be made in City Cemetery,Freeport.
Freeport Journal 13 January 1941

MARLENE K. (BUSKER) FREY , age 64, of Pearl City, died Thursday morning, November 27, 2003 at her home. Funeral Services were held at 10:30 a.m. Monday, December 1, 2003 at St. John's Lutheran Church in Pearl City, with Rev. Dan Johnson officiating. Burial was in the Highland Cemetery in Pearl City. Visitations were from 2 to 6 p.m. on Sunday at the church. The Offenheiser-Schwarz Funeral Home made arrangements. A memorial has been established in her memory. Marlene was born July 12, 1939 in Freeport daughter of Claus and Margaret (Schisler) Busker. She was a graduate of Pearl City High School. Marlene married Warren Frey on September 28, 1957 at the Martintown Community Church. She was employed at the State Bank of Pearl City. Previously, she had worked at Sears for twenty-two years. She was a member of St. John's Lutheran Church, and also was a member of the Mary Martha Circle of the church. She enjoyed snowmobiling and counted cross-stitching. She also enjoyed flowers, gardening, and her time spent in the north woods. Marlene's family includes her husband of Pearl City; one son, Mark (Ann) Frey of Pearl City; one daughter, Micki (Randy) Holland of Lena; four grandchildren, Jaimee Edler of Freeport, Adrienne Edler of Lena, Daphne Frey of Pearl City and Mya Holland of Lena; one sister, Debi (Lynn) Kempel of Pearl City; five nieces and nephews. Her parents and one sister, Janet Saladino precedes her in death.
Contributed by Lori Gilbert

KEARNEY FRITSCH , 81, passed away on Wednesday, June 3, 2009, at Rockford Memorial Hospital. He was born on April 29, 1928, in Monroe, Wis., to William and Mabel (Benfer) Fritsch. He graduated from Winslow High School. Kearney married Reva Napier on Oct. 10, 1957, at Winslow United Methodist Church. During World War II, he served from October 1946 to January 1948, and spent one year in occupied Japan. Mr. Fritsch farmed for 70 years in Winslow Township. He worked for Newell Window Furnishings for 25 years in Freeport, and also worked for grocery stores for six years in Monroe, Wis., and Mesa, Ariz. He was a member of Stephenson County Farm Bureau more than 60 years. He belonged to the Winslow American Legion Stewart-Schneider Post 592 for many years. He was a past member of Winslow Fire Department and was past president of Winslow Cheese Factory. He spent many years collecting old coins. Kearney spent 10 years wintering in Arizona. He most loved spending his time with the children and grandchildren Kearney is survived by four children, Nanette (Jack) Crowe of Mesa, Ariz., Sherri (Roger) Beyer of Eldridge, Iowa, William Fritsch and friend Vicki Fogel of Brodhead, Wis., and Teresa (Robert) Meinert of Winnebago; seven grandchildren, Amanda (Aaron) Steffen, Lindsay Beyer and fiancé Justin Kellett, Adam and Stacy Crowe, Andrew and Emily Meinert and Brayden Fritsch; and one sister, Eileen Kent of Shannon. He was preceded in death by his parents. His wife died Nov. 20, 1985. The funeral will be held at 1 p.m. Sunday, June 7, at Leamon Funeral Home in Winslow. Burial will be held at Rock Lily Cemetery. Visitation will be from 2 to 6 p.m. Saturday, June 6, at Leamon Funeral Home in Winslow. A memorial fund has been established for Winslow Fire Department, Winslow American Legion Post 592 and Winslow School. A special thank you to Dr. Appavu, V.N.A. Hospice and the staff of A-3 at Rockford Memorial Hospital
The Journal Standard 03 June 2009

CLINTON B. FURRY - Private funeral services for Clinton B. Furry, 85, native of Freeport who passed away at Rockford, were conducted at 1:15 o'clock this afternoon at Rockford. Rev. O. G. Beckstrand, associate pastor of Trinity Lutheran church, Rockford, conducted the services and interment was made in Cedar Bluff cemetery. Mr. Furry was born May 4, 1855, in Freeport. He resided here until about ten years ago, when he moved to Rockford to make his home with a son. His wife, Anna, passed away several years ago. Surviving are two sons Ray and Guy B. Furry, Rockford. Mrs. Raymond Hille, Freeport, is a granddaughter. Freeport Journal-Standard 27 May 1940: - (Note: Clinton Furry m. Anna Amelia Pope 09 Dec 1884, Stephenson Co., IL.)

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