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Lynne Denham Vass
May 6, 2026
Lynne Denham Vass, 80, of Rockford, Illinois, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, May 6, 2026. She was born on September 18, 1945, in Logansport, Indiana, the daughter of Eugene and Jeane Alyce (Spencer) Denham. Lynne lived a life defined by generosity, faith, and a deep commitment to others.
Lynne grew up in Logansport, where her love of swimming led her to...
Mary Ann Johnson
May 5, 2026
Mary Ann Johnson, a woman of remarkable strength and vibrant spirit, passed away on May 5, 2026, after a long and courageous illness. Born in Green Bay, Wisconsin, on November 5, 1940, Mary Ann was known for her fierce determination and a "will of iron" that saw her through many of life’s challenges. She was preceded in death by her...
Andre Antoine Guerin
May 4, 2026
Andre Antoine Guerin, 53, heartbreakingly passed away suddenly on May 4, 2026, in his hometown of Rockford, Illinois. He was born on March 8, 1973, son to Andrew Antoine and Vernett (McIntosh) Guerin. He would go on to attend East High School, class of 1991, and that is where a pivotal piece of Andre’s life story would take place; he...
Ronald "Ron" L. Blomquist
May 4, 2026
Ronald L. Blomquist, 80, of Rockford, IL passed away peacefully on Monday, May 4, 2026. He was born in Monroe, WI, to Glenn and Evelyn (Erickson) Blomquist on July 13, 1945 and spent his early years in the Rockford area, eventually graduating from Rockford West High School in 1963.
Upon graduation from University of Illinois in 1968, he went on to...
Dorothy Leone Berger
May 3, 2026
Dorothy Leone Johnson-Berger, just two months shy of 100 years old, passed away on May 3, 2026, in Rockford, Illinois. Born in Ostrander, Minnesota on July 26, 1926, she was the youngest of six children to Benjamen and Mae (Larson) Christopherson. On her 19th birthday, she would go on to marry Carlton “Carl” Johnson, in her hometown of Ostrander. They...
Bruce A. Greenberg
May 2, 2026
Bruce Greenberg of Rockford Illinois passed away peacefully on Saturday May 2nd 2026 after a brief illness. Born in Rockford on July 30th 1936, he was the son of Harry and Aufield Greenberg. He was a devoted husband to his wife, Kathy Greenberg with whom he shared 48 years of marriage, and a loving father to his children, Gordy and...
Sue Lynn Lapin
May 1, 2026
Sue Lynn Lapin, 84, of Rockford, passed away peacefully at her daughter’s home on Friday, May 1, 2026, surrounded by loving family.
Sue was born in Madison, WI, on July 14, 1941, the daughter of Frederick Joseph Schroeder and Luella Louise Morrison. Prior to her husband’s retirement she was a stay-at-home mom, volunteer lunch lady and dubbed “The Cool Mom” by...
Ruth J. Skorburg
April 29, 2026
Ruth J. Skorburg was called to Heaven on April 29, 2026, at the age of 92.
Born July 6, 1933, to Willard P. and Wilma P. (May) Thompson in Lyons, Nebraska. Ruth’s father and grandfather were both Presbyterian pastors. She and her sister, Lois, were raised in a small town where she learned to serve God, family and community. She attended...
Geraldine "Jerrie" Black
April 27, 2026
Geraldine “Jerrie” Black, 82, of Rockford, passed away on April 27, 2026. Born in Rockford, IL, to Gerald and Mavis (Dewey) Pals on November 7, 1943. Jerrie was married to Stewart Black for over thirty years, and they had three children together. She was proud of being a mother, sister, aunt, and grandmother. She delighted in sharing stories of her...
Thomas "Tom" J. Ernst
April 23, 2026
Thomas “Tom” J. Ernst, 68, of Cortland, IL passed away at home surrounded by his loving wife and family on April 23, 2026. He was born in Rockford, IL on January 29, 1958, to Dr. Bernard C. and Charlotte (Pier) Ernst. Tom graduated from Boylan Catholic High School in 1976 and Northern Illinois University in 1980. He married Michelle Sanchez...
Wayne K. Roy
April 22, 2026
Wayne Kenneth Roy, age 83, passed away unexpectedly at home on April 22, 2026.
Born on August 23, 1942 in Washburn, WI to Albert and Ann (Swiston) Roy, he then lived and worked in Rockford, IL.
Wayne married the love of his life, Kathy Klobucher, on September 13, 1969, and they celebrated 56 years of married life together. He is survived by...
Mary J. Scandroli
April 21, 2026
Mary J. Scandroli, 82, of Rockford, Illinois passed away peacefully in her home, surrounded by loved ones, April 21, 2026.
Mary was born July 7, 1943 in Rockford, Illinois, daughter of Rodney and Norma (Larson) Hillstrom. She graduated from West High School in 1961, started working at OSF St Anthony Hospital in 1978, and proudly graduated from OSF St Anthony School...
Barbara Young
April 20, 2026
You fought long and hard, time to rest Momma Young. Till we see each other again. Miss you.
Barbara "Barb" Young, age 83, passed away peacefully on April 20, 2026, in Navarre, Florida. Born on February 5, 1943, in Rockford, Illinois, to Lloyd and Edith Johnson, Barb lived a life filled with love, kindness, and devotion to her family and community....
Roy W. Fiorello III
April 20, 2026
Roy W. Fiorello III, 42, of Rockford, passed away on Monday, April 20, 2026, in Rockford. He was born to Barbara and Roy Fiorello Jr. on July 24, 1983, in Rockford, IL.
Growing up, Roy loved sports. He played organized soccer, Little League baseball, and basketball for St. Rita’s into his teens. He continued golfing and playing tennis in high school....
Steven A. Hilton Sr.
April 19, 2026
Steven Alan Hilton Sr., 72, of Rockford, passed away at home on Sunday, April 19, 2026.
Steven was born on September 13, 1953, in Beloit, WI, the son of Orville and Pearl Hilton. He worked hard his entire life as a dedicated welder at several locations for over 40 years. Steven married Janie S. Johnston in 2011.
Steven is famously remembered as...
Alex J. Malenchik
April 19, 2026
Alex John Malenchik, 82, of Rockford, IL, passed away surrounded by loved ones, April 19, 2026, in Rockford, IL.
Alex was born in Chicago, IL to Alexander and Anne Malenchik on December 16, 1943. He graduated from J Sterling Morton High School in 1961. A short time later Alex started working for Donnelley Marketing, which is where he met the love...
Anthony Vargas Aguilar
April 18, 2026
Anthony Gael Vargas Aguilar, un amado hijo, hermano, nieto y sobrino, falleció el 15 de abril de 2026. Nació a las 10:06 p.m. en el Hospital U.W. Swedish American. Anthony pudo pasar una hora y 9 minutos en este mundo antes de ser llamado al cielo a las 11:15 p.m.
Le sobreviven quienes más lo amaron: su madre, Glenda Aguilar Vásquez,...
Ronald L. Lentz
April 18, 2026
Ronald L. Lentz, 88, passed away peacefully surrounded by his family on Saturday, April 18, 2026, in Rockford. Ron was born on January 17, 1938, in Elma, IA, the son of Raymond and Romana (Huegel) Lentz. He married the love of his life, Julianne (Rowe) Lentz on February 10, 1962, in Rockford IL.
Ron grew up in rural Ionia, Iowa where...
Bernadette Bird
April 17, 2026
First Lt. Bernadette N. Bird, U.S. Army Ret., 76, of Oregon, Ill., died Friday April 17, 2026. “Bernie” was born Nov. 13, 1949, the daughter of Adam and Loretto (Waller) Nagorka. Bernie graduated from Aquinas Dominican High School in Chicago, Class of 1967. She earned her bachelor’s degree in nursing from St. Xavier College School of Nursing, then served her...
David Jerry Solverson
April 16, 2026
David Jerry Solverson, 72, Rockford, passed away on Thursday, April 16, 2026, in his home, surrounded by his loving family. He was born on March 7, 1954, in Viroqua, WI, the son of Kermit and Marjorie (Stilwell) Solverson. David was a graduate of Guilford High School, class of 1972. He married Pamela Hutchison on October 10, 1981, in Rockford. David...
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