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Marilyn E. Bunton, 73, of Rockford, passed away on April 22, 2024. She was born on October 3, 1950, in Macon, Missouri, the daughter of Alvin and Frances (Perkins) Gladhill. She attended Macon High School in Macon, MO and later on earned her Bachelor of Arts Rockford College Rockford, IL. Marilyn worked at Rockford Early Childhood Program and part-time Beautician.
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James W. Lichtfuss, 75, passed away on April 21, 2024, in Winnebago Illinois. Born on October 16, 1948, son to Walter and Esther (Radloff) in Rockford, Illinois. While at West High School he met who would become the love of his life, Judy Musselman, and they wed on June 24, 1967. He then went on to work for Woodward Governor...
September 5, 1948 – April 21, 2024
Mary Margaret Beale, 75, a lifelong resident of Rockford, passed away Sunday April 21, 2024, at Wesley Willows. She was born on September 5, 1948, the daughter of Barbara Jane (Raup) Beale and Robert Maxwell Beale. Mary graduated from Rockford Guilford High School in 1966, and from The University of Wisconsin—Whitewater in 1970. Thereafter...
David "Dave" L. Kloepfer, 70, Rockford, passed away on Saturday, April 20, 2024. Memorial services will be held at 5:30 P.M. Friday, May 3, 2024, at Holy Family Catholic Church, 4401 Highcrest Rd. Visitation will be held form 3:30 P.M. until the time of service at the church.A full obituary will appear soon.
Judith “Judy” K. Wente, 70, Rockford, passed away on Wednesday, April 17, 2024, at Javon Bea Hospital. She was born January 28, 1954, in Joliet, IL the daughter of Joseph and Frances (Manno) Sheridan. She married Thomas Wente in Joliet on August 13, 1978. Judy was most recently employed as a teacher at Boylan Catholic High School for 25...
Richard E. Huston, 90, of Rockford, a proud Airforce veteran and a beloved member of the Rockford community, passed away on April 13, 2024, in his hometown. He was born on September 11, 1933, to Ervin and Helen (Kirkum) Huston. He married Frances (Brown) Huston on October 22, 1955, in Rockford. Richard's love for golfing, fishing, watching the Cubs play, and...
Anthony S. Heaney, 64, passed away in Machesney Park, Illinois on April 13, 2024. Born on March 26, 1960, in Roswell, New Mexico son to Arthur and Frances (Phelps) Heaney. Tony went on to work for Woodward for 17 years. In his free time, he enjoyed time in his yard (probably with classic rock playing just a little too loud),...
Linda Bender, 83, of Rockford, passed away peacefully leaving behind her beloved family; husband, Robert Bender; faithful dog, Beau; daughters, BobbiLynn (Jason Sr.) Vigdal, Dana (Jesse) Holman; grandchildren, Jason II, MadiLynn, Lily, Sequoia; Special sister-in-law, Diana (Henry) Mulholland-Tyl; sister-in-law, Ardis Bender; brother-in-law Russell Kuykendall; brother Dave (Debra) Angel; and many nieces and nephews. She is predeceased by her parents, sister,...
Gina M. (Parrovecchio) Hasenyager, 68, passed away peacefully at home surrounded by her family in her hometown of Rockford, Illinois on April 11, 2024. She was born on March 5, 1956, one of three daughters to Tony and Josephine (Zummo) Parrovecchio. She graduated from Boylan Catholic High School class of 1974 and married her high school sweetheart, Edward Hasenyager on...
Lucille “Lucy” A. Johnson, 74, of Winnebago, passed away on April 11, 2024. She was born on February 13, 1950, in Rockford, the daughter of Irvan and Rowena (Loofboro) Edwards. She married David “Dave” on June 22, 1968, in Rockford. Lucy worked as a machine operator at Rockford Products and Testors. She enjoyed spending her mornings on the patio drinking...
Keith Krause, 57, of Rockford, passed away on Wednesday, April 10, 2024. Keith was born on September 26, 1966, in Chicago, to Earl and Judith (Miller) Krause. He married Jannette (Mabalot) Krause on September 2, 2016, in Rockford. He worked as a machinist for Rockford Quality Grinding. He loved to spend his time riding his motorcycle, working outdoors, and spending...
Ella Linsky Stackowicz, 102, passed from this life on April 10, 2024. She was born on January 9, 1922, in Rockford, the daughter of Charles and Sally (Waicek) Adamitis. Ella and her dear husband Bill Linsky had four daughters. Bill predeceased Ella in 1981. She later found the second love of her life John Stackowicz, adding his two sons to...
Geraldine Rose (Wick) Pfluger passed away peacefully on April 10, 2024 with her children by her side. Geri was born on August 11, 1936 in Downers Grove, IL. She lived in Chicago and Freeport for part of her childhood, then moved to Rockford while in second grade, where she spent most of her life. Geri attended St. Peter’s for grade...
In loving memory of James Milton English
James Milton English also known as “Jim” or “Whitey” by his family and friends passed away peacefully in his sleep April 8, 2024, at Alden Strathmoor Rehab Center where he was recovering from a heart attack. James was born in Benton, Kentucky on September 27, 1932, to Jesse & Besse (Hendrickson) English. James had...
Henry Hryszczuk, 84, Rockford, passed away on Monday (his favorite day of the week), April 8, 2024, in his home on the day of the solar eclipse. Born on September 3, 1939, in Sucovy, Belarus, a small village on the eastern border of Poland, he was the eldest son of Wesley and Wiera (Pucykowicz) Hryszczuk. His September 3,1939 birthday coincided...
Nancy F. Gulotta, 86, of Madison, WI, formally of Roscoe, IL, passed away on April 8, 2024, surrounded by her family. She was born January 17, 1938, in Rockford, IL, the daughter of Walter and Faye (Davis) Brandt. She married Sebastian “Knobby” Gulotta on December 10, 1956, in Rockford, IL, and he preceded her in death on March 15, 2000.
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Roland Gudie, 84 of Rockford, Il, died peacefully on Saturday, April 6th, 2024, at UW Swedish American Hospital. Ron was born June 14, 1939, in La Crosse, WI to Walter and Millie Gudie. Ron married Janet Miller in 1980. Janet preceded him in death on August 5th, 2015. Ron graduated in 1958 from Aquinas High School in La Crosse, WI....
Patricia "Pat" Atkinson, 88, passed away on Saturday, April 6, 2024. She was born in Rockford, IL on April 3, 1936, daughter of Emmett and Myrtle (Warner) Alex. She attended grade school at Morris Kennedy and graduated from East High School in Rockford. Pat married William "Bill" Atkinson on January 3, 1964 and they shared 60 years of marriage before Bill's...
Deacon Richard F. Gerdeman Jr., 81, of Rockford, passed away on April 4, 2024.
Richard was born in Lima, Ohio, on July 11, 1942, the son of Richard F. and Rosemary (Schimpf) Gerdeman. He married Sharon (Colgrove) Gerdeman on January 30, 1965, in Winamac, Indiana. Richard's journey was a remarkable one, filled with dedication, compassion, and service. After serving his country in...
Larry L. Espy, 87, of Rockford, a beloved husband, father, grandfather and great grandfather passed away at home on April 3, 2024, surrounded by his family. Larry was born in Centerville, Iowa, on December 7, 1936, the oldest of seven children to Delmar and Ione (McDaniel) Espy. Larry led a remarkable life full of love, dedication, and service. He served...
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