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Gloria E. Silberman
February 12, 2026
Gloria E. Silberman, 91, of Rockford, passed away peacefully on February 12, 2026. Born to Clayton and Edith (Fritzenmeier) Silberman on August 30, 1934. Gloria was a member of and deacon at Third Presbyterian Church in Rockford. She was an avid reader, having listed thousands of books she read throughout her lifetime.
She is predeceased by her parents; siblings, Ruth (Glenn)...
Evelyn I. Dresser
February 11, 2026
Evelyn I. Dresser, 96, of Rockford, passed away on Wednesday, February 11, 2026.
Evelyn was born in Monroe Center, IL, on September 22, 1929, the daughter of Ernest and Bertha (Bischoff) Mellor. She was raised in Monroe Center and graduated from High School, Class of 1947. Evelyn then went on to work as an executive secretary for Barber Colman. She married...
Thomas A. Danielson
February 10, 2026
Thomas “Tom” Danielson, 63, went home to be with the Lord on February 10, 2026. He passed peacefully in his sleep after a long illness, with his loving wife by his side.
Tom was a devoted husband. For 26 years, he shared a beautiful life with his wife, Nicky. Their bond was one of deep love, partnership, laughter, and unwavering devotion....
Kathleen A. Schimmoler
February 10, 2026
Kathleen “Kathy” A. Schimmoler, 84, of Rockford, passed away on February 10, 2026, at home surrounded by her family. She was born on January 3, 1942, in DeKalb, Illinois, the daughter of James E. Forster and Helen L (Swingley) Forster. She married Gilman "Gil" P. Schimmoler after college on August 8, 1964, in DeKalb, IL, after being friends since the...
Karen Lynn Winquist
February 9, 2026
Karen L. Winquist (Van Draska), born on March 15, 1943, passed away peacefully at the age of 82 at her home in Rockford, Illinois, on February 9, 2026, surrounded by her loving husband and children.
Karen was the beloved daughter of Lynn W. and Charlotte M. (Dolan) Van Draska and a lifelong resident of Rockford. She attended Jackson Grade School from...
Louis J. DeBenedetto
February 8, 2026
Louis J. DeBenedetto, 95, Rockford, passed away on Sunday, February 8, 2026. He was born in Rockford, IL, the son of Joseph and Josephine (Alfano) DeBenedetto on September 10, 1930. He married Shirley J. DeBenedetto in Rockford in 1966, where they remained married for 49 years until her passing in August of 2015.
Louis worked at Barber Colman for many years...
Barbara J. Bremer
February 7, 2026
Barbara "Barb" Joan Bremer, 92, of Rockford, peacefully passed away on February 7, 2026, at Anam Care. She was born on September 18, 1933, in Byron, Illinois, the daughter of Cecil A. and Mary Josephine (Bain) Glawe. Barb graduated from North Boone High School in Capron, class of 1951. She married Russell Oscar Bremer on July 24, 1951, in Rockton,...
Eileen M. Danaher
February 4, 2026
Eileen M. Danaher, (71), passed away on Wednesday, February 4, 2026, in Rockford, IL. She was born on July 25, 1954, in Chicago, IL, the daughter of John and Rosemary (Cassidy) Danaher.
Eileen attended Boylan Central Catholic High School, graduating in 1973. She spent her career in food service.
She enjoyed such hobbies as cross- stitch, jigsaw puzzles, reading, and working on...
Mary Ann Rogge
February 3, 2026
Mary Ann (Cowlishaw) Rogge, 88, Loves Park, passed away on Tuesday, February 3, 2026, in Rockford. She was born on November 24, 1937, the daughter of Fearl and Alice “Ally B” (Beatrice) Cowlishaw, in Independence, Iowa. She married the love of her life, James “Jim” Rogge on August 6, 1960, in Fairbank, Iowa.
For thirty-four years, Mary Ann devoted herself to...
Dorothy M. Foss
February 3, 2026
Dorothy M. Foss, 102, of Rockford, passed away on February 3, 2026. She was born on September 3, 1923, in Rochelle, Illinois, the daughter of William and Irene (Schmidt)Smith. Dorothy attended Rochelle Grade School and High School. She married Erwin S. Foss on July 11, 1942, in Rochelle. Dorothy had a huge heart, protected everyone around her and was always...
William A. Reilly
February 1, 2026
William "Bill" A. Reilly, 92, of Rockford, passed away at home surrounded by family on February 1, 2026. Bill was born in Erie, Pennsylvania, on December 15, 1933, to Daniel J. Reilly, Jr., and Frances Maria Helena (Haack) Reilly. From his father, Bill learned the value of humor and a flair for performance—and quite possibly a lifelong appreciation for dessert....
Lila M. Stinson
January 31, 2026
Lila Stinson, 89, passed away peacefully, leaving behind a legacy of faith, family, and a life well lived.
Lila was born in 1936 in Mount Sterling and graduated from Brown County High School. In 1953, she married the love of her life, Verlin Stinson. Together they built a life centered on family, hard work, and community.
She later made her home in...
Byron C. Dale, PhD
January 29, 2026
Byron C. Dale, 82, Rockford, passed away peacefully at home on Thursday, January 29, 2026. He was born on October 1,1943, the son of Byron and Edna Mae (Lobdell) Dale. Byron was a longtime member of Emmanuel Episcopal Church. Byron was a great and loyal friend to many and always enjoyed their visits. Special thanks to his caregiver, Galena, and...
Sandy J. McCann
January 28, 2026
Sandy J. McCann, 87, passed away in her home in Rockford, Illinois on January 28, 2026. She was born on January 15, 1939, daughter to Harvey and Edna O’Neil. Harvey enjoyed giving their kids special nicknames, so growing up Sandy was affectionally known as "Sonny" through high school. She would go on to graduate from Rockford College with a bachelor's...
Jan Denise McWilliams
January 28, 2026
Jan Denise (Wengert) McWilliams, 68, of Belvidere, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, January 28, 2026, surrounded by her loving family.
Born on October 24, 1957, in Rockford, Illinois, Jan was the daughter of Dennis and Julie (Raider) Wengert. She married the love of her life, Wayne, on April 2, 2003, in Las Vegas, and together they shared 22 wonderful years of...
Carol Jean Waxler
January 27, 2026
Carol Jean Waxler, 90, Rockford, passed away on Tuesday, January 27, 2026. She was born in Fargo, ND on February 15, 1935, the daughter of George and Lillian (Wangsness) Platt. She graduated from Fargo High School in 1952, and married Ronald Gene Waxler on February 20, 1953. They lived in Fargo, ND until 1957, when they moved to Rockford where...
Nina I. Phipps
January 27, 2026
Nina Irene Phipps (Beckman), age 83, of Loves Park, passed away on January 27, 2026. Nina was born to the late Arthur and Vera Meyer on February 28, 1942, in Freeport, IL. She was adopted at the age of seven by Otto and Erma Beckman of Sharon, WI.
Nina married Robert Richard Phipps Sr. on October 10, 1959, and they shared...
Gordon E. Sunderlage
January 26, 2026
Gordon Edward Sunderlage “Gordy”, born on November 18, 1941, in Schaumburg, Illinois, passed away on January 26, 2026, at the age of 84.
Gordy was an Iron Worker, retiring at the age of 52. Following his retirement, he devoted his time to being a full-time farmer, cultivating the land near his Genoa, IL home until the age of 75. Gordy had...
James G. Daugherty
January 26, 2026
James "Jim" G. Daugherty, 58, of Rockford, passed away on Monday, January 26, 2026. Born on September 5th of 1967 in Homestead, Pennsylvania to James C. and Linda (Lish) Daugherty. He married Kimberly Cholewinski in Pittsburgh, PA on February 24, 1996. They moved to the Rockford area together in 1997. Jim greatly enjoyed spending time fishing and going camping with...
Harold J. Gibson
January 25, 2026
Harold J. Gibson, 101, passed away on January 25, 2026. He was born on February 3, 1924, in Rockford, the son of Harold and Marjorie (Grant) Gibson. He married the love of his life, Mary J. Bartholomew and together they had a wonderful 65 years of marriage before her passing on March 30, 2021. Harold worked in Sales and Repair...
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