Obituaries
Fitzgerald Funeral Home & Crematory LTD. Obituaries
Local obituaries for the Rockford, IL area
Terrance R. Bennett
March 16, 2026
Terry's obituary is still pending at this time.
A Funeral Mass will be on Thursday, March 26, 2026, at 11:00 a.m. at St. Bernadette Catholic Church, 2400 N. Bell Avenue, Rockford, IL 61103. A night before visitation will be on Wednesday, March 25, 2026, from 4:30 p.m. – 6:30 p.m. at Fitzgerald Funeral Home, 3910 N. Rockton Avenue Rockford, IL 61103....
Barbara Jean Lutzow
March 15, 2026
Barbara Jean (Flood) Lutzow, 88, passed away on Sunday, March 15, 2026, in Rockford IL after a short battle with cancer at home with her family by her side. She was born in Rockford on December 10, 1937, the daughter of W. Clifford and Evelyn W. (Larson) Flood. She married Maynard E. Lutzow on May 7, 1955, where they remained...
William H. Atwood
March 15, 2026
William H. Atwood, age 53, of Machesney Park, went home to be with the Lord on Sunday, March 15, 2026.
William was born in Rockford, IL, on July 16, 1972, the son of Henry and Barbara (DeWane) Atwood. He graduated from Belvidere High School and went on to earn a degree in Police Science from Rock Valley College. William proudly served his...
Donna Anderson
March 12, 2026
Donna Royce Anderson, of Rockford, Illinois, passed away on March 12, 2026 after a brave and hard-fought fight with pancreatic cancer, at age 79. Donna was born in Rockford, IL on June 20, 1946, to Roy and Alice Stone.
Donna is survived by her husband of 36 years, Raymond Hodowanic; her son, Eric Anderson (Erin) and stepson, Mark Hodowanic (Amy Cotter);...
Lorraine A. Johnson
March 10, 2026
Lorraine A. Johnson, 87, passed away March 10, 2026, surrounded by her family after her courageous battle with cancer. Born on July 21, 1938, at the family home in Belvidere, Illinois. On July 20, 1959, she wed Paul “Red” Johnson. Their shared “love story” spanned six decades until his passing in 2019.
Lorraine was a devoted wife and mom. Her pride...
Terrence "Terry" A. Gill
March 10, 2026
Terry Gill was the kind of man who remembered things — the score of a game from thirty years ago, a joke he'd been waiting to tell you since the last time you saw him, what he paid to renovate the basement in 1993. He grew up on Merriman Road in Akron, Ohio, the son of Loretta Gill (nee King),...
Jerald "Jerry" C. Kolls
March 9, 2026
Jerald C. Kolls, affectionately known as Jerry, was born on February 11, 1942, in Harvard, Illinois. He passed away on March 9, 2026, in Rockford, Illinois, leaving behind a legacy of laughter and love.
Jerry had a fulfilling career that began with RC Cola, where he worked for 23 years. His strong work ethic and entrepreneurial spirit led him to open...
Janet R. Trestik
March 9, 2026
Janet R, Trestik, 79, of Rockford, passed away on March 9, 2026. She was born in Barrington, IL to Raymond and Jean (Mellow) Trestik. After graduating from Illinois Wesleyan University, for most of her career she worked as a medical technologist, specializing in blood banking. Later retiring from Siemens as a biologist. She met her lifelong beloved partner, Francis Buhler,...
Craig "Mike" M. Clayton
March 8, 2026
Craig Michael Clayton, 78, of Rockford, died peacefully surrounded by his family on March 8, 2026. He was born on April 17, 1947 in Streator, Illinois the son of Charles Russell and Constance Lorraine (Noon) Clayton. Mike graduated from Streator Township High School and was drafted into the Army, where he served as a medic in the Vietnam War. After...
Sunil Puri
March 8, 2026
Sunil Puri, founder and owner of First Midwest Group, who transformed the landscape of his community through visionary real estate development and philanthropy, died peacefully on Sunday, March 8, 2026. He was 65.
Born on October 3, 1960, in Bombay (Mumbai), India, to the late Amarnath and Chanchal Rani Puri, Sunil’s journey was the quintessential American success story. He immigrated to...
Jay K. Schafer
March 7, 2026
Jay K. Schafer, a beloved educator and cherished family man, departed this world on March 7, 2026, in the embrace of his family, leaving behind a legacy rich with love, laughter, and dedication. Born on October 6, 1955, Chicago, Illinois, the son of Leon and Jayne (Kasper) Schafer. Jay grew up in Morton Grove and enjoyed the vibrant energy of...
Emmett D. Porter
March 6, 2026
Emmett D. Porter, a beloved engineer, devoted family man, and courageous veteran, passed away peacefully at home on March 6, 2026, surrounded by his loving family. Born on August 4, 1942, in Cleveland, Ohio, the son of Loren Porter and Pearl (Guffey) Cramer. Emmett dedicated over 35 years of his life to his career at Sundstrand, where he held various...
Ivan M. Eye
March 6, 2026
Ivan M. Eye, 89, of Machesney Park, Illinois, passed away peacefully on March 6, 2026, surrounded by his family.
He was born on May 8, 1936, in Marion, Iowa, the son of Marian N. Webber and Marion E. Eye.
Ivan met the love of his life, Martha R. Spencer, at Auburn Bowl. They were married at St. Mary’s Church in Rockford, Illinois,...
John W. Allen
March 4, 2026
John Whitaker Allen of Rockford, Illinois, passed away on March 4, 2026. Born to George and Lis Allen in New York City, he spent his first few years in Germany, while his father was stationed there in the Korean War. His mother, Lis, liked to joke that when they settled in Chicago, she would dress him in lederhosen walking down...
Helen Chirchirillo
March 4, 2026
Helen Joan Chirchirillo, age 91, of Loves Park, Il, went to be with her Lord on Wednesday March 4, 2026. She was born on May 15, 1934, in Dixon, Il, daughter of Elwood and Margaret (Stewart) Heatherington. She met and married her late husband Peter in 1958, in Chicago Il, later relocating to Loves Park, Il to raise their family.
Helen...
Priscilla M. Robertson
March 4, 2026
Priscilla M. (Jones) Robertson, age 82, passed away on Wednesday, March 4, 2026, at The Pavilion of Ottawa, Illinois.
Priscilla was born in Corbin, Kentucky on January 9, 1944, the daughter of Charles and Mae Jones. She married Billy M. Robertson on September 3, 1967. They shared 48 blessed years of marriage, living a wonderful life and raised a beautiful family...
Carol J. Guschl
March 3, 2026
With profound sadness we announce the passing of Carol Jean Guschl on March 3, 2026, at the age of 78. Born in Milwaukee, WI, Carol’s early years were spent amidst the natural beauty of Rindge, NH, and later in Wauwatosa, WI. At Wauwatosa East High School, she met Thomas Guschl, her lifelong partner, whom she married in 1968 and cherished...
Sally Kay Schrader
March 3, 2026
Sally Kay Schrader, 82, passed away on Tuesday, March 3, 2026, in Rockford, IL. She was born on May 21, 1943, in Rockford. Daughter of Fay S. Funk and Marian N. (Johnson) Lindquist. Fay was KIA during World War II in 1944. Sally was raised by her mother, Marian and father Everett Lindquist. She married Russell G. Schrader in 1981...
Lois E. Bridge
March 2, 2026
Lois E. Bridge, 98, of Rockford, passed away peacefully in her home on Monday, March 2, 2026. Born in Rockford, IL to Otto and Hannah (Brink) Pohl on August 3, 1927. Lois attended the Art Institute of Chicago and was an accomplished artist. She was raised in Rockford but moved out to Los Robles, California, and worked as a licensed...
Mary L. Vigliano
March 2, 2026
Mary L. Vigliano, a beloved mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, sister, and friend, passed away on March 2, 2026, in Rockford, Illinois, at the age of 97. Born on August 30, 1928, in Detroit, Michigan, the daughter of George and Irene (Daly) Pedresche.
Known for her great sense of humor and generous spirit, Mary was a loving matriarch who cherished her family deeply....
Subscribe
Subscribe to get alerts on new obituaries
About
Fitzgerald Funeral Home & Crematory LTD. offers a collection of obituaries for Rockford, IL & Winnebago County. With services throughout Illinois that are updated regularly. Find local Rockford, Illinois obituaries and join us in celebrating memories and honoring their lives and legacies.
