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Dolores "Doly" A. McDermott
August 8, 2025
Dolores Ann “Doly” McDermott, 97 of Rockford, departed this life on earth to return home to God on August 8, 2025. Doly was born August 19, 1927 to Louie T and Cora (Nordhus) Olson in Clermont, Iowa. She graduated from Clermont High School at age 17 and obtained her first job at Northwestern Bell Telephone and was quickly promoted to...
Robert R. Greenblatt
August 7, 2025
Robert Russell Greenblatt was born in Rockford, Illinois on August 16, 1930, and he passed away on August 7, 2025 surrounded by his wife, Harriet. He raised a family and built a thriving business in Rockford. His good humor, witty storytelling, and wry observations about life will be missed.
Bob was born to Solomon Greenblatt and Marie Corbett during the Depression....
Frank J. Coniglio Jr.
August 7, 2025
Frank J. Coniglio Jr., 80, of Rockford, passed away on August 7, 2025, at home. He was born in Rockford, the son of Frank and Ella (Valaisis) Coniglio Sr. He married the love of his life, Joan Brodin in 1989 in Rockford. He graduated from East High School and attended Winona State University. He proudly served in the U.S. Air...
Arlene E. Chapetta
August 7, 2025
Arlene Chapetta, age 88, passed away on August 8, 2025. She was born on November 17, 1936, in Chicago IL. She met and married her husband, Santo, in Chicago. They moved to Boca Raton, Florida and lived there until Santo’s death. She later moved to New Port Richey, Florida.
Arlene was a faithful member of her church and loved socializing with...
Myrt M. Adcock
August 4, 2025
Myrt M. Adcock, 89, Rockford, passed away on Monday, August 4, 2025, in her home surrounded by her loving family. She was born in Decatur, the daughter of Hobart and Grace (Williams) Dulaney. Myrt married Richard “Dick” Adcock on September 5, 1954, in Decatur. He passed away on August 8, 2018. She was a former member of Our Savior’s Lutheran...
Nancy C. Gustafson
August 3, 2025
Nancy Gustafson passed away at the age of 86 on August 3, 2025, in Saint Anthony Hospital after a long illness. She was born on September 11, 1938, in Rockford, Illinois. She was the daughter of Clarence and Francis Peterson.
She worked many years at Jackson Piano, but found her passion in the real estate profession, serving Rockford and the surrounding...
John C. Gemborowski
August 3, 2025
John C. Gemborowski, 82, of Belvidere, IL, passed away peacefully at home after a brief illness.
Born and raised in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, John carried with him a quick wit, a deep faith, and a lifelong devotion to the Green Bay Packers. He graduated from Don Bosco High school, class of ‘61. His passing leaves a tremendous void in the lives of...
Donald F. O'Hea
August 1, 2025
Donald (Don) Francis O’Hea passed peacefully on August 1, 2025, at the age of 92. At the time of his passing, Don was surrounded by his wife and family, who gratefully share a few of our favorite memories below.
Don was born on February 15, 1933, to Alex and Lorraine (Noel) O’Hea. He grew up in Dubuque, Iowa, attending St. Columbkille...
Nancy J. Doran
August 1, 2025
Nancy J. Doran, 94, passed away on August 1, 2025. She was born on June 22, 1931, in Wabeno, Wisconsin, the daughter of Anton and Addie (Gordon) Fritsch. She earned her nursing degree from OSF St. Anthony Nursing School in 1952 and worked as a nurse at Alpine Fireside Nursing Home and River Bluff Nursing Home. She enjoyed bowling at...
Michael T. Doyle
July 31, 2025
“All of us have a story to tell,” and Mike spent his life telling other peoples’ stories. This is our chance to tell part of his story.
Michael Thomas Doyle was born in Rockford, Illinois on October 22, 1948, and he passed away on July 31, 2025 surrounded by his family. Mike was the son of Russell and Mary (LaRosa) Doyle....
George Edson Page, MD, FACS
July 28, 2025
George Edson Page, MD, FACS, passed away peacefully of natural causes on July 28, 2025, in Phoenix, Arizona, at the age of 81, surrounded by his loving family.
Born on November 27, 1943, in Rockford, Illinois, Dr. Page was the son of the late George Burton Page and Velora Edson Page. He was preceded in death by his first wife, Shirley...
Warren W. Cade
July 27, 2025
Warren W. Cade, 90, Rockford, passed away suddenly on Sunday, July 27, 2025. He was born on September 22, 1934, the son of Alvin Stanley and Wilhelmina Rhoese (Knofer) Cade in Omaha, Nebraska. He married his loving wife of 63 years, Marilyn (Johnson) Cade on August 13, 1961, in Omaha.
Warren earned his bachelor’s degree in business and further pursued graduate...
John Todd Woodbury
July 27, 2025
With exquisite sorrow and bittersweet love, the Woodbury family calls together all cherished friends and beloved family to grieve the loss John Todd Woodbury, aged 66, of Sycamore, IL. His singular essence left this world on July 27, 2025 while in peaceful rest at his home and surrounded by his loved ones, as was his wish.
John Todd was the only...
Linda A. Larson Dingus
July 25, 2025
Linda Ann Larson Dingus, 92, of Rockford, Illinois, passed away on July 25, 2025, from bladder complications. Born on May 8, 1933, at Swedish American Hospital, Linda was the eldest daughter of Emanuel and Marguerite (Brannen) Larson. She graduated from East High School in 1951 with a college scholarship in sewing. She declined the opportunity to attend college to begin...
Ann Lois James
July 22, 2025
Ann Lois James of Bethalto, IL and formerly from Machesney Park, IL, passed away on July 22 ,2025 at the age of 83. She was born on December 17, 1941, in Freeport, IL. She was a 1960 graduate of Polo Community High School.
Ann was an avid crocheter, making blankets for her great nieces and nephews and her granddaughter for their...
Helen V. Muir
July 22, 2025
Helen V. Muir, 92, of Rockford IL passed away peacefully on July 22, 2025, in her apartment at Charter Senior Living. Helen was born January 31,1933 in Monroe County, Iowa at home on the family farm to Lowell Edward and Esther Louise (Young) Turner. Her family moved to Oskaloosa, Iowa where she graduated from Oskaloosa High School in 1951. She...
Chi-Fan C. Lin
July 22, 2025
Chi-fan C. Lin, 87, of Rockford, passed away on July 22, 2025. He was born on October 9, 1937, in China, the son of Chia-fan and Lian-shen (Chen) Lin. He came to the United States to pursue advanced degrees. He earned his Master’s degree in Metallurgical Engineering from the University of Illinois and his PhD in Physical Chemistry from Illinois...
Lawrence W. Van Vleck
July 20, 2025
Lawrence Wayne Van Vleck
August 20, 1948 – July 20, 2025
Lawrence Wayne Van Vleck, age 76, of Rockford, Illinois, passed away peacefully surrounded by his family on July 20, 2025. Born on August 20, 1948, in Eau Claire, Wisconsin, Lawrence lived the majority of his life in Rockford, where he was a devoted father, brother, friend, and neighbor.
Lawrence was drafted into...
Peter A. Keffer
July 20, 2025
Peter “Pete” A. Keffer, 82, of Rockford, died on Sunday, July 20, 2025. He was born on January 27, 1943, the son of Richard W. and Lenore (Nash) Keffer. He married the love of his life, Mary Jo (Allen) Keffer, in Detroit, Michigan on June 25, 1966.
He grew up in York, Pennsylvania, the youngest of six children. He spent his...
Yvonne JoAnn Parker
July 19, 2025
Yvonne JoAnn Parker, 87, Machesney Park, was called home on Saturday, July 19, 2025. She was born February 11, 1938, the daughter of Clarence and Grace (Brothen) Hanson. Yvonne married Maynard N. Parker on May 18, 1957, in Viroqua, WI. He passed away on August 29, 2023. She worked as a caregiver for many families in the Rockford area for...
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