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John R. Honzel
November 13, 2024
John Robert Honzel 1940-2024. of Rockford, IL passed away in his home on Wednesday, November 13th, 2024 with his loving family by his side. John’s aggressive cancer took him to be with the Lord and his family whom have already passed. John was born February 10, 1940, son of James L. and Lelah P. (White) Honzel in Prairie du Chien,...
Jill Miriam Eklund
November 12, 2024
Jill Miriam (Nebergall) Eklund, 64, of Rockford, passed away on Tuesday, November 12, 2024.
Jill was born July 19, 1960 in Canton, Illinois to Homer and Ethelyn (Courtney) Nebergall. She attended Canton Senior High School in Canton, Illinois and attended Western Illinois University in Macomb.
Her parents preceded her to Heaven. She is survived by one sister Bethany (Nebergall) Wenger and Ron...
Sylvia Jean Coton
November 11, 2024
Sylvia Jean Coton, 65, Rockford, passed away on Monday, November 11, 2024, due to injuries sustained in an accident. She was born on June 24, 1959, in Sterling, the daughter of Cruse and Avalina (Garcia) Guerrero. Sylvia worked as an over the road truck driver for many years. She most recently was a driver for Ecklund Metal Treating. She was...
Giuseppe "Joe" Salamone
November 11, 2024
Giuseppe “Joe” Salamone, 92, of Rockford, passed away on Monday, November 11, 2024, at OSF St. Anthony Medical Center surrounded by his family. Joe was born on September 12, 1932 in Aragona, Sicily, the son of Benny and Antonia (Crimi) Salamone. Despite a tough childhood after losing his mother at 4 years old, Joe developed a sense of compassion and...
Kodkeo Phasouk
November 11, 2024
Kodkeo Phasouk, 70, of Rockford, passed away Monday, November 11, 2024, surrounded by family. Born on February 14th of 1954 in Muang Sing, Laos, to Laopheung and Pao Phasouk. He married Nouane Monmany in Nam Keung, Laos on May 18, 1974, and they soon after moved to the Rockford area; being the first refugee family to settle here in 1976....
Roy N. Abare
November 10, 2024
Roy N. Abare, age 84, died peacefully in his favorite Eames chair watching the Bears game (thanks Bears) on Sunday November 10th 2024. He was born in Dayton Ohio and left this mortal coil after 14 kind years of living in Rockford Illinois. He is survived by his wife of 59 years Sue, his children Timothy (Bridget) Abare and Anne...
Anna M. Alfano
November 10, 2024
Anna M. Alfano, 95, of Rockford, IL, passed away on Sunday, November 10, 2024.
Anna was born on August 25, 1929, in Rockford, IL, daughter of Domenic and Sara (Russo) Bruno. She married Joseph Alfano on June 2, 1951. Anna was a lifelong member of St. Anthony of Padua Catholic Church. She enjoyed cooking, traveling, and hosting special occasions with her...
William M. Messenger
November 8, 2024
Bill Messenger, 51, of Poplar Grove, IL, passed away on Friday, November 8th, 2024, following an inspirational battle against cancer.
Bill was born in Elgin, Illinois on June 19th, 1973, to William and Nancy (Nielsen) Messenger. He pursued his higher education at Judson University, where he achieved his MBA. Bill launched his career in the scrap metal industry at Messenger Auto,...
Larry J Fletcher
November 6, 2024
Larry Joe Fletcher passed peacefully at home in Rockford Illinois, on Wednesday, November 6th, 2024. He was 83 years old. He was born on December 20th, 1940, to Helen and Shannon Fletcher. Larry was born in Worthington, Missouri and raised in Rockford, Illinois, "boy" was very close and connected to his family and three sisters. After graduating from Rockford East...
Joseph Paul Frederick
November 6, 2024
Joseph Paul Frederick, 86, of Rockford, passed away on Wednesday, November 6, 2024.
Joe was born in Ironwood, Michigan on February 22, 1938, the son of Joseph and Jennie (Krizmanich) Frederick. He graduated from St. Ambrose High School, Class of 1956. After high school, Joe went on to serve in the United States Army.
Joe married Christine Ann Rigoni on August 6,...
Kenneth M. Hutsell
November 5, 2024
Kenneth “Kenny” Michael Hutsell, 50, of Chesterfield, Virginia, formerly of Rockford, passed away on November 5, 2024. He was born on October 29, 1974, in Rockford, the son of Andrew W. Hutsell and Jonie L. (Martin) Dorris. Kenny enlisted in the U.S. Marine Corps in 1993, with training at MCRD in San Diego. He was honorably discharged in 1997, after...
James "Jim" Anthony Rever
November 4, 2024
James “Jim” Anthony Rever, 88, Rockford, passed away on Monday, November 4, 2024, at home with his wife, Sharon, by his side. He was born in Rockford on November 16, 1935, the son of George and Ruth (Whitlock) Rever. Jim was a veteran of the Army serving during the Korean War. Jim married Sharon Plymale in Rockford on June 9,...
Sylvia E. Bender
November 4, 2024
Sylvia Elaine Bender passed away at her residence in Caledonia, Illinois on November 4, 2024, at the age of 91. Born on February 2, 1933, in Moline, Illinois, Sylvia spent her life dedicated to her family, career, pets, and creative passions.
Sylvia was a beloved mother, grandmother, and accomplished professional. Her professional journey was one paved with success and leadership. Throughout...
Miroslawa "Mira" Wojciechowski
November 2, 2024
Miroslawa “Mira” Wojciechowski, 83, Rockford, passed away on Saturday, November 2, 2024. She was born in Suwalki, Poland on July 26, 1941, immigrated from Poland in the 1970s and married Eugene Wojciechowski in Rockford IL. She worked at Penguin Foods and for Hilander stores as a deli department manager until her retirement. In her retirement, Mira loved being outdoors tending...
Ronald J. Hnatko
October 31, 2024
Ronald Joseph Hnatko, formerly of Indianapolis and Chicago, passed away peacefully in his sleep on Thursday October 31, at 10:10 am.
Ron was born on June 24th, 1955 to Joseph and Harriet Hnatko in Chicago, Illinois. After graduating from Roosevelt High School, He went on to work for American Airlines as an airline baggage handler. During his American Airlines career, he...
Victor Niles Benson III
October 29, 2024
Victor Niles Benson III, 80, of Rockford, passed away on Tuesday, October 29, 2024.
Victor was born in Joliet, Illinois on December 19, 1943, the son of Victor and Clara (Babich) Benson. He graduated from Lockport Township High School, Class of 1961. Victor went on to attend Illinois Institute of Technology, earning his MBA in mechanical engineering remotely while working at...
Robert "Bob" C. Carter
October 29, 2024
Robert ”Bob” Charles Carter, 65, Rockford, passed away on Tuesday, October 29, 2024. He was born on September 28, 1959. The son of Charles and Janet (Hammerstrand) Carter. He worked as a machinist for many years and loved to spend his time drawing and painting. He is survived by his brother, Thomas (Stephen Mintz) Carter; he is predeceased by his...
Janet A. Rigoni
October 29, 2024
Janet Ann Rigoni, 86, passed away on October 29, 2024. Janet said she wanted to be remembered for loving her family more than anything else.
Janet was born on “8-8-38,” in Gary, Indiana, the eldest of Leonard and Ann Bessie (Kubik) Schmelter’s four children. She grew up in Hobart, Indiana, where she attended St. Bridget School and Hobart High and remained...
Sharon Marie Halfman
October 29, 2024
Sharon Marie Halfman, 81, passed away in her home with her family on Tuesday, October 29, 2024, in Rockford, Illinois. Born in Chicago, Illinois on October 1, 1943, daughter to Stanley and Margaret (Klein) Carlson. In 1981 Sharon married Kevan Halfman in Rockford, Illinois. She worked for All Rental which later became G & K rental for over 30 years,...
Carol Maye Adams
October 29, 2024
Carol Maye Adams, 96, of Machesney Park, passed away on Tuesday, October 29, 2024, surrounded by her loving family. Born on July 20, 1928, in Benton, WI, to Earl and Glada (Horsley) Hocking. Carol married John J. Adams on February 17, 1951. They spent 72 years together, until his passing on January 9, 2024. She attended Bowling Green University and...
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