Thomas "Tom" Conery
October 22, 2026
Thomas “Tom” Conery of South Beloit, IL, passed away on Thursday, October 22, 2026. He was born on March 3, 1933, in Rockford, IL to the late Paul Thomas and Dorothy (Olson) Conery.
Tom attended schools in South Beloit, IL and Beloit, WI, and graduated from Beloit Memorial High School in 1951. After High School, Tom served in the 317th Army...
Therese D. Richards
October 22, 2026
Therese “Tess” D. Richards passed away on October 22, 2026, just a week after her 80th birthday. Born on October 15, 1946, daughter to Frank and Theresa (Lafevber) Andersen. She would go on to marry her best friend and forever partner, Thomas “Tom” Richards in 1969. They would share 54 years of memories before his passing on October 28, 2023....
Deborah Lynn Knarr
October 22, 2026
Deborah Lynn Knarr, 64, of Rockford, passed away at home on October 22, 2026. She was born on November 2, 1961, in Joliet, Illinois, the daughter of Richard and Dorothy (Fennewald) Olson. She married Richard "Rick" Knarr Jr. on July 1, 1989, in Joliet and together they were blessed with 37 years of marriage and 2 children. Deb worked in...
James William McIlwain
October 21, 2026
James W. “Jim” McIlwain left his earthly life surrounded by four generations of family members on October 21, 2026. He was born on August 10, 1941 in Akron, Ohio to William M. and Etta G. McIlwain.
Jim and his family moved to Rockford, Illinois in 1948. He attended Highland Grade School, Lincoln Junior High School, and graduated from Rockford East High...
Phyllis Stadtmueller
October 21, 2026
Phyllis Stadtmueller, 86, (Rockford, IL) departed this life on October 21, 2026 at OSF St. Anthony Medical Center. Born July 7, 1940 in New Holstein, WI, daughter of the late Clarence and Alice Wilberscheid-Halfman. Phyllis married Robert Stadtmueller on October 8, 1960 at St. Mary’s Catholic Church in Chilton, WI. Phyllis and her husband Bob managed the Octopus Car wash...
Herman Krunfus
October 17, 2026
It is with profound sadness that we announce the passing of Herman Ralph Krunfus on October 17, 2026, at the age of 89. Herman was born on July 11, 1937, in Bartlett, Illinois, to Louis and Esther Krunfus. After graduating from Bartlett High School, he attended the University of Illinois and later joining the Air National Guard. He went on...
Dorla D. Crevisour
October 16, 2026
Dorla D. Crevisour, 95, passed away on Friday, October 16, 2026, in Rockford, IL. She was born March 30, 1931, in Nashville, Kansas, the daughter of Wayne E. and Estella (Palmer) Nichols. She married the love of her life, Robert R. Crevisour on October 4, 1952, in Bentenville, Arkansas. They remained married for 68 years until his passing on October...
LaVerne C. Larson
October 16, 2026
LaVerne C. Larson, known to many as Vern, passed away on October 16, 2026, in Rockford, Illinois, surrounded by his family. He was born on April 14, 1947, in Rockford, the son of Alfred and Helen (Krantz) Larson, and remained a man whose presence was warmly felt by those around him throughout his life. He married the love of his...
Shelia Van Leeuwen
October 16, 2026
Shelia Rae Laviolette Van Leeuwen, 79, Rockford, died in her sleep at home on Friday, October 16, 2026 following a courageous battle with Alzheimer’s disease. She was born March 22, 1947 in Antigo, WI, daughter of Leo Laviolette, Jr. and Eunice Brandow Laviolette. She graduated from Boylan Central Catholic High School in 1965. She married the love of her life...
Richard "Dick" C. Axley
October 13, 2026
Richard C. Axley, age 83, passed away on October 13, 2026 after a short illness. Dick was born on November 12, 1942, son of Filbert and Betty Axley. He was raised in Rockford, graduated from West High in 1960 and attained a BS Degree at Rockford College. Dick was employed at Sundstrand for 43 years as Mail Clerk, Mail Dispatcher....
Robert E. Sharp
October 13, 2026
Robert E. Sharp, known to many as Bob, passed away on October 13, 2026, in Rockford, Illinois. He was born on March 9, 1936, in Rockford, the only child of Lester and Edna (Coffman) Sharp.
Bob served his country in the U.S. Army and was stationed in Germany. He worked as the Vice President in data processing for Illinois National Bank...
Robert L. Plaza
October 12, 2026
Robert Lee Plaza, 91, passed away on October 12, 2026, in Port Washington, Wisconsin. He was born on April 30, 1935, in Schoefield, WI, the son of Peter P. and Demonica Plaza. He married Kathleen (Hoyle) Plaza on August 22, 1971.
Robert will be remembered as a jokester whose sense of humor brought lightness to those around him. He built a...
Eleanor Mae Saulsbury
October 7, 2026
Eleanor Mae (Ywanauskas) Saulsbury passed away suddenly on October 7, 2026. Born May 9, 1940, in Rockford, Illinois, she was one of five children born to Nellie (Brazis) and Charles Ywanauskas. On February 13, 1960, she married James “Jim” D. Saulsbury in Rockford, Illinois.
Eleanor was vibrant and quick-witted, with an extraordinary eye for beauty. She loved decorating her home and...
Jerid Neal Butram
October 7, 2026
Jerid Neal Butram
April 27, 1978 – October 7, 2026
Jerid Neal Butram, 48, of Winnebago, Illinois, unexpectedly passed away on October 7, 2026, and went to Heaven.
Jerid was born on April 27, 1978, to Jerry Butram and Jean Garofolo. He was so much more than a son, brother, uncle, and friend - he was the glue that held our family together....
Roger D. Huber
October 7, 2026
Roger Darwin Huber passed away to join his Heavenly Father on October 7, 2026. He was born on June 26, 1932, to Kay and Darwin Huber. He was educated in Belvidere and then joined the United States Air Force where he served 4 years during the Korean War. Roger married Bonnie Butrum on March 4, 1953, and together they had...
Michael R. Bressette
October 5, 2026
Michael R. Bressette, 73, passed away on Monday, October 5, 2026, in Byron, IL. He was born in Saint Albans, Vermont on January 25, 1953, the son of Raymond and Marjorie (Cline) Bressette. He married Lisa (Phillips) Lindberg on October 2, 2015, in Oregon, IL.
Michael lived a life shaped by steady work, enduring interests, and a love for the simple...
Patricia A. Di Raimondo
October 4, 2026
Patricia A. (Connolly) Di Raimondo was called home by her beloved Savior on October 4, 2026, at the age of 95. She was born in Chester County, PA, on July 15, 1931, daughter to Daniel and Catherine (McCauley) Connolly. She is survived by those she continues to love and pray for: her children Mary (Rodger Otten) Archibald, John (Vicki) Di...
Julie Marie Anthon
October 3, 2026
Julie Marie Anthon died on Oct. 3, 2026, after a battle with behavioral-variant frontotemporal dementia. She was a devoted wife, loving mother, passionate professional, quiet observer, and, every now and then, a pretty terrific prankster.
Julie graduated from Freeport High School in 1988 and went on to Illinois State University, where she earned a bachelor’s degree in psychology in 1992, followed...
Clifford A. Retzke
October 3, 2026
Clifford “Cliff” A. Retzke, of Rockford, passed away on Saturday, October 3, 2026. Born on August 13, 1943, in Chicago, IL, the son of Charles H. and Lenore (Johnson) Retzke. He married his wife, Bette, on August 10, 1984, in Rockford, and remained married for 30 years until her passing on April 13, 2015.
He attended Northern Illinois University and went...
Caleb S. Morris
October 3, 2026
Caleb Stephen Morris, a beloved husband, son, brother and friend, who was 35, of Rockford, Illinois passed away after a sudden, brief, and unexpected illness on October 3, 2026. Born on July 22, 1991 in Madison, Wisconsin to Wade and Tara Morris, Caleb was a beacon of joy and light to all who knew him.
Caleb grew up in Janesville, Wisconsin...