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Local obituaries for the Rockford, IL area

Angela Gianquinto Franks

Angela Gianquinto Franks

Mar 14, 2024

Angela “Angie” Gianquinto Franks, 83, went to be with the Lord on March 14, 2024, in her hometown of Rockford. Born on March 3, 1941, she was the oldest of three daughters to Philip and Ann (Bordonaro) Gianquinto. During her professional years, she was a claims processor for Aetna Insurance, until she retired to fully dedicate herself to her husband...

Loretta "Ret" M. McCoy

Loretta "Ret" M. McCoy

Mar 12, 2024

Loretta “Ret” M. (Vaught) McCoy, 79, of Winnebago, passed away peacefully on March 12, 2024, in Rockford, Illinois. Born February 4, 1945, in Roswell, NM, the daughter of Loren Valentine and Inez Eudora (Johnson) Vaught. Graduated from Pecatonica High School in 1963. Throughout her life, Ret, as she was known to her many friends and family, was a people person....

Richard F. Miller

Richard F. Miller

Mar 12, 2024

Richard F. Miller, 81, of Rockford, passed away at home on Tuesday, March 12, 2024. He was born in Freeport, Illinois on April 24, 1942, the son of Frank B. Miller and Irene C. McCallum. Richard proudly served in the United States Army and went on to begin his lifetime career as a talented painter and was actively involved in the...

Scott J. Francis

Scott J. Francis

Mar 12, 2024

Scott J. Francis, 77, of Rockford, passed away on March 12, 2024. He was born on January 20, 1947, in Rockford, the son of Robert and Dorothy (Knick) Francis. He married Susan Usiewicz in 1972, in Kankakee, Illinois. He graduated from East High School, class of 1965 and he attended  University of Illinois and earned his bachelor's degree from Northern...

Glenda Rae Hartje

Glenda Rae Hartje

Mar 12, 2024

Glenda Rae (Bryden) Hartje, 79, found peace and was reunited with her husband Terry, son Brytten, and many friends and family members on Tuesday, March 12, at Generations at Neighbors in Byron, IL. The sun shone on her face and we have no doubt she could hear ocean waves as she left her failing body for a new life, free...

Frank T. Martorana

Frank T. Martorana

Mar 11, 2024

 

Frank T. Martorana, 95, a beloved member of the Rockford community, passed away on March 11, 2024, at his home surrounded by his loving family. He was born on November 28, 1928, in Chicago, Illinois, the son of Benny and Rose (Del Vecchio) Martorana.  Frank dedicated his life to the art of barbering and found joy in his work at...

Patricia A McLaughlin

Patricia A McLaughlin

Mar 9, 2024

Patricia A. (Prehn) McLaughlin, 83, graced this world on August 19, 1940, in Harvard, Illinois, and sadly departed on March 9, 2024, in Rockford, Illinois. She was born to Stuart and Alice (McCarthy) Prehn. She married David R. McLaughlin in Rockford on January 14, 1961. A woman of grace and strength, she touched the lives of many with her kindness...

Joseph Milton Schuller

Joseph Milton Schuller

Mar 7, 2024

Joseph Milton Schuller was born on March 22, 1926, to Joseph Figley and Freda Caroline Linder in New Castle, Pennsylvania. In October 1939, his family moved to Chicago, Illinois. They joined St. Martini Church in Chicago, and in 1940 Joe was confirmed there. He attended and graduated from the Luther Institute.

Joe enlisted in the U.S. Navy and served in the...

June Sowa

June Sowa

Mar 5, 2024

June Sowa, BelvidereJune was born June 25, 1930, in Bebington, England, the daughter of Milner and Mildred (Garland) McPherson. Growing up in northern England, June was the third of seven children, and undeniably, the boss of all. One afternoon, while at Haverigg Beach with friends, June caught the attention of a handsome Polish Army soldier, Julian J. Sowa, who was...

Nancy C. Park

Nancy C. Park

Mar 4, 2024

Nancy C. Park, 85, of Machesney Park, passed away on March 4, 2024. She was born on February 3, 1939, in Fond Du Lac, Wisconsin, the daughter of Lawrence and Ruth (Schumacher) Hintz. She married Lyle G. Park on June 23, 1956, in Fond Du Lac, and together they were blessed with 5 children. In her early years, Nancy had...

Luba Bremer

Luba Bremer

Mar 4, 2024

Luba Bremer, age 90, of Rockford, passed away peacefully on Monday, March 4, 2024, surrounded by her loving family. Luba was born on May 16, 1933, in Bielen, (Poland) Belarus, daughter of Aleksander and Aleksandra Soroka. She emigrated to the United States with her family in 1949, arriving in the Port of New Orleans. The family picked cotton for six months...

Ronald D. Picht

Ronald D. Picht

Mar 1, 2024

Ronald Dean Picht (Ron) of Rockford, IL, peacefully left this life on March 1, 2024. He was in his home with his loving family and wife Jane of 53 years at his bedside. After bravely battling cancer for the past five months with more stubbornness and toughness than many. He had endless, loving care from his loving wife, Jane (Dickason),...

Jessica Michelle Yaeger

Jessica Michelle Yaeger

Feb 29, 2024

Jessica Michelle Yaeger, age 35, of Rockford, IL, passed away on February 29, 2024. Born on June 13, 1988, in Cape Girardo, MO. Jessica was a beautiful, loving and sensitive woman. She cherished her daughters, Mila and Eyla above all else. Known for her creativity and artistic nature, Jessica touched the lives of many with her kindness and warmth.

Jessica is...

Judith Lynn Murphy

Judith Lynn Murphy

Feb 28, 2024

Judith Lynn Murphy, 81, passed away in her home in Rockford, Illinois on February 28, 2024. Judi was born in Rockford on January 4, 1943, daughter to Jack and Betty (Caldwell) Anderson. She went on to marry the love of her life, Theodore “Ted” Murphy and they shared 53 years of memories before his passing on February 22, 2023. Those...

Anne R. Robek

Anne R. Robek

Feb 27, 2024

Anne R. Robek, 84, passed away Tuesday, February 27, 2024, in Rockford, Illinois. Born on November 14, 1939, to parents Victor and Helen (Belle) in Chicago, Illinois. Anne spent most of her career in the electronics industry before her retirement in 2016. In 1998, she started dating the love of her life, Patrick Barrett. The two would eventually move to...

Rose M. Misuraca

Rose M. Misuraca

Feb 27, 2024

Rose M. Misuraca, 93, of Rockford, passed away on February 27, 2024. She was born on January 7, 1931, in Rockford, the daughter of Nicholas and Sarah (Pumilia) Mistretta. She graduated from West High School, class of 1949. She worked at Barber Coleman as a secretary. Rose had a passion for the arts, where she enjoyed floral designs, drawing, decorating,...

Elizabeth 'Betty' Kroll

Elizabeth 'Betty' Kroll

Feb 26, 2024

Elizabeth ‘Betty’ Kroll passed away peacefully on February 26, 2024 in Rockford, Illinois. Born   June 5, 1936 to parents Eugene J. O’Rourke and Mary Ellen Williams in Saint Louis, Missouri. Betty graduated from Rosati-Kain Catholic High School in 1954 and attended Saint John’s College of Nursing. Betty spent her career as a registered nurse in hospitals and nursing facilities....

Timothy "Tim" J. Salm

Timothy "Tim" J. Salm

Feb 26, 2024

Timothy John Salm left this earthly plane on 2/26/24 after a lengthy and courageous battle with cancer. He has joined his four-legged soulmate, Huey, where they are continuing on many more new and exciting adventures.

He will be lovingly remembered by his mother Jeanne Salm; his siblings Michael Salm (Claudia Cooper-Salm), Martha Runyan (Mike), Peter Salm (Mary Jo Guglielmi), Mary Pat...

Steven "Steve" T. Anderson

Steven "Steve" T. Anderson

Feb 25, 2024

Steven “Steve” T. Anderson, 64, Machesney Park, passed away on Sunday, February 25, 2024. He was born on September 11, 1959, in Vernon, WI, the son of Fred Anderson and Eloda (Stalsberg) Pringey. He married his wife, Renee (Allen) Anderson on September 1, 1984, in Loves Park. Steve graduated from Guilford High School in 1977 and worked at Pointe for...

George H. Hertzner IV

George H. Hertzner IV

Feb 21, 2024

George Henry Hertzner IV was born December 24, 1967, and after a long battle with mental illness left us in life on February 21, 2024. George is survived by his wife of 34 years, Dianne (Johnston) Hertzner of Monroe, WI; his two children Lynnzee (Seth) Flamang of Hayward, WI and Logan (Julia) Hertzner of Monroe, WI; his two beautiful grandsons...

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