Obituaries

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Local obituaries for the Rockford, IL area

Ronald A. Oldejans

Ronald A. Oldejans

Mar 27, 2024

Ron's obituary is still pending at this time. 

Vincent V. Verace

Vincent V. Verace

Mar 23, 2024

Vincent V. Verace, 92, Rockford, passed away on March 23, 2024, in Belvidere. He was born on February 22, 1932, in Rockford, the son of Vincenzo and Josephine (Gulotta) Verace. Vince graduated from West High School in 1950 where he was captain of the swim team and made many lifelong friends. 

He met his wife Gloria M. Ruefer, 1951 Muldoon graduate,...

Christine D. Moorman

Christine D. Moorman

Mar 22, 2024

Christine Diane Moorman, 75, of Rockford, passed away surrounded by her family on March 22, 2024, at Swedish American Hospital. She was born on September 20, 1948, in Sycamore, Illinois, the daughter of Roy and Wauneta (Littlejohn) Schwebke. She obtained her associates in social services and worked as a cashier at Schnucks Grocery Store. Chris enjoyed her time spent at...

Tatiana Valeryevna Dmitrieva

Tatiana Valeryevna Dmitrieva

Mar 21, 2024

Tatiana Valeryevna Dmitrieva, a caring mother, faithful wife, wise sister, considerate daughter, kind friend, and steadfast woman of God. In Cheboksary, Russia, Tatiana entered the world as the cherished daughter of Valeri and Irina. She embarked on a remarkable academic journey, earning her Master of Science in Statistics from Moscow State University before achieving her PhD in Statistics from Northern Illinois...

Lorraine Maffei

Lorraine Maffei

Mar 19, 2024

Lorraine's obituary is still pending at this time. 

Rev. Donald V. Long

Rev. Donald V. Long

Mar 19, 2024

Reverend Donald Vaughn Long, 86, of Rockford, passed away on Tuesday, March 19, 2024, with his family by his side. He was born on September 7, 1937, in Denver, CO, the son of Vaughn and Frances (Cochran) Long. He married his devoted wife, Janis (Jones) Long on June 11, 1960, in Caryville, TN.Don was a United Methodist minister who dedicated...

Susan Sabrowski

Susan Sabrowski

Mar 19, 2024

Susan Sabrowski, 85, of Rockford, Illinois passed away at River Bluff Nursing Home on Tuesday, March 19, 2024, with her three daughters at her side. She was born and raised in Jamestown, New York, the daughter of Linsly and Dorothy (Rugg) Brown. She graduated from Jamestown High School in 1956 and went on to attend one year at Wells College...

Laura Ann Costello

Laura Ann Costello

Mar 18, 2024

Laura Costello, 94, passed away on March 18, 2024 in Rockford, Illinois.  She was born on July 22, 1929 on the south side of Chicago to Michael and Gemma DeFrank, first generation Italian immigrants, who settled in Ottawa.  Her father started a small grocery store where Laura (“Dolly” to her family) worked part time after school, thus beginning her long...

Margaret Ann Epperson

Margaret Ann Epperson

Mar 17, 2024

Margaret Ann Epperson, 84, of Rockford, passed away at home Sunday, March 17, 2024.   She was born in Alconbury, England on December 5, 1939, the daughter of Fred Tarft and Margaret Crick. She attended school in England and later met her husband, David L. Epperson while he was stationed there in the United States Air Force. They were married on May...

Karen L. Reed

Karen L. Reed

Mar 17, 2024

Karen L. Reed-Sommers, 69, passed away on March 17, 2024, in Rockford. Born on March 9, 1955, in Baltimore, Maryland, the daughter of Glenn and Emma Jean Sommers-Ross. She held a certification in nursing, spending her career as a health care scheduler. Later, she worked in home health care. She had a passion for helping others. She married her loving...

Douglas Scott Davis

Douglas Scott Davis

Mar 14, 2024

We are heartbroken to announce the death our father, Douglas Scott Davis. He passed away peacefully at the age of 62, surrounded by his family and friends.Doug was born on February 1, 1962, in Pana, Illinois, the son of Earl and Wanda (Vermillion) Davis. Doug enjoyed camping, bowling, spending time with family and friends, working on things in the garage and...

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...

Dolores 'Dee Dee" Krajewski

Dolores 'Dee Dee" Krajewski

Mar 12, 2024

Dolores Krajewski (Noviski), age 93, passed away peacefully at Victory Lakes Senior Living Center in Lindenhurst, IL. Dee Dee was born to her parents, Edward and Sally Noviski, in Chicago and raised in Marion, IN along with her dear sister Bernice Terhune (Noviski) who preceded her in death by 3 days. 

She attended Ladywood High School in Indianapolis (Class of ‘47)...

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...

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