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Shana L. Paris
July 1, 2025
It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Shana Leigh Paris (Flader) of Rockford, Illinois. She was a devoted mother, daughter, sister, aunt, and friend. She passed away peacefully at home on July 1, 2025, with her family by her side. She was born April 18, 1973, in Rockford, Illinois.
Shana was an extraordinary and beautiful woman that...
Ralph H. Bergstrom
June 30, 2025
Ralph Helmer Bergstrom passed away peacefully on June 30, 2025, with his beloved wife, Carolyn (Dyball) by his side, after courageously battling cancer since last September. His passing marks the close of a life defined by integrity, devotion, and a commitment to family, faith, and community.
Born in Chicago and raised in Oak Lawn, Illinois, Ralph was shaped by humble beginnings...
Joan Theresa Geyer
June 30, 2025
Joan “Jo” Theresa Geyer, 65, passed away on June 30, 2025, at U.W. Madison Hospital. She was born on February 22, 1960, in Rockford, the daughter of Eugene E. and Theresa H. (Segalla) Roser. She graduated from Auburn High School, class of 1978 and worked as a CNA in home healthcare. She married Emmeran Geyer on July 1, 2010, in...
Mary J. Bowes
June 26, 2025
On Thursday June 26th, 2025, Mary Joanne Bowes lost her eleven-year battle with cancer. She was born on September 22, 1965, in Rockford Illinois to two loving parents, Earl and Catherine “Kay” (Conroy) Hickey. Mary grew up as an only child and was the center of her parents’ world.
Throughout her childhood, Mary enjoyed visiting her cousins on family farms. She...
Walter W. Kersting
June 24, 2025
Walter W. Kersting, 91 years of age, passed away on June 24, 2025, in his home. Walter was born on September 4, 1933, in Gelsenkirchen-Buer, Germany, to the late Heinrich and Elfriede Kersting. He was the youngest of their three children.
He was trained as a painter and went on to be a journeyman for over 40 years until his retirement....
Thomas D. Fuller
June 22, 2025
Thomas “Tom” D. Fuller, 68, of Rockford, passed away on Sunday, June 22, 2025, in Rockford. On May 15, 1957, he was born in Libertyville, IL, the son of Arthur and Ruth (Becker) Fuller. He married his wife of 21 years, Donna M. (Larson) Fuller, on July 19th, 2003, in Rockton, IL.
He dedicated an impressive 35 years of his life...
Mary Lou Sensor
June 19, 2025
Mary Lou Sensor, 90, passed away on June 19, 2025, in Rockford, Illinois. She was born on August 20, 1934, in Stilwell Oklahoma, daughter to Walter and Mary Reed. Her journey through life included two profound and loving marriages. Mary Lou shared 29 joyful years with her beloved husband, Andrew Stevenson, who passed away in August 1983. Mary’s professional journey...
Mary Ann Rosandich
June 16, 2025
Mary Ann Rosandich, 82, of Rockford, passed away peacefully on Monday, June 16, 2025. Born in Kennan, WI on September 21, 1942, to Joseph and Frances (Huven) Gehring. She married Robert “Bob” Rosandich in Catawba, WI on July 8, 1961. They were together 62 years until his passing in 2023. She worked as an accountant in the area for many...
Kathryn "Kathy" L. Fane
June 14, 2025
Kathryn (Jensen) Fane of Rockford, passed away on June 14, 2025.
Kathy was born in Elgin, Illinois on September 18, 1951 to Pearl and Albert Jensen. During her grade school and high school years, Kathy was very involved in the First Congregational Church of Huntley and various choir, band and music activities with school, as well as 4-H. She graduated from...
Frederick W. Keesy
June 13, 2025
Frederick W. Keesy, 71, of Rockford, passed away on Friday, June 13, 2025, in Rockford. He was born on February 27, 1954, in Moline IL, the son of Boyd and Violet (Leuthold) Keesy. Fred earned Bachelor of Science degrees in English (diploma in education) and Journalism from the University of Colorado in Boulder and was awarded top honors as the...
Joan Lillian Mohrmann
June 13, 2025
Joan “Jo” Lillian Mohrmann, 95, of Rockford, passed away peacefully in her home on June 13, 2025. She was born on February 14, 1930, in Rockford, Illinois, to Ruth (Nelson) Anderson Larson and Clarence Larson. She grew up in Rockford and graduated from East High School in 1947 and Swedish American School of Nursing in 1951. She received a Bachelor...
Jeffery T. Smith
June 11, 2025
Jeffery T. Smith, 61, of Rockford, passed away on Wednesday, June 11, 2025. He was born on March 23, 1964, in Dekalb, Illinois, to Orlando and Beverly (Jacox) Smith. Jeff graduated from Shabbona High School, class of 1982. In 2012 he met Traci and moved to Rockford. He started working for A Place for Space, where he was still currently...
David E. Link
June 11, 2025
David Earl Link, 78, of Janesville, Wisconsin, passed way from natural causes on Wednesday, June 11, 2025. A Vietnam veteran and proud Wisconsinite, David was known for his deep love of family, fierce competitive spirit, and lifelong devotion to the Packers, Badgers, Brewers, and Bucks. David happily spent his winters in Naples, Florida and summers in Rockford, Illinois.
He was the...
Dr. William Cox
June 10, 2025
William David Cox, M.D., 88, of Pecatonica, Illinois, passed away peacefully during the evening of June 10, 2025.
Bill, as he was known to family and friends, was born in River Forest, Illinois on February 18, 1937 to Mary Helen (McCracken) and Edward Cox. He was the second of seven children. He attended St. Luke Parish School and Fenwick High School....
Charles R. O'Keefe
June 6, 2025
Charles Richard O’Keefe, Sr. (“Dick”) passed away June 6, 2025, at the youthful age of 95. Dick lived a full and enriching life. He was a kind, gentle, funny, and good-hearted man, husband and father. He always treated others with respect and generosity.
Dick was one of seven children born to Frank and Myrtle O’Keefe. Dick and his wife, Carolyn, had...
Mary Ellen Haney
June 4, 2025
Mary Ellen Haney, 98, a longtime resident of Rockford, IL, and a recent resident of assisted living home Jewel Estates in Lakewood, CO., (Denver Metro Area) passed away on June 4, 2025.
Born in Peoria, IL, on June 7, 1926, to Harrison and Alta (Kaylor) Hasselbacher, she was a 1944 graduate of Peoria Central High School where she met her future...
John F. Miller
June 4, 2025
John F. Miller, 78, of Rockford, passed away at home on Wednesday, June 4, 2025. He was born in Princeton, IL, on February 1st of 1947 to Harris and Kathryn (Castle) Miller. He was a 1965 graduate of Stillman Valley High School where he excelled in Football receiving coaches’ awards of All Conference Tackle and MVP in his Senior year....
Donald "Don" DiGiovanni
June 3, 2025
With heavy hearts and profound gratitude for a life well lived, we announce the passing of Don DiGiovanni. He was a devoted husband, father, grandfather, brother, and friend to many. Don left us peacefully on June 3, 2025, surrounded by his family.
Born on February 2, 1945, to Vito and Bernice (Twordzlo) DiGiovanni, Don grew up in Rockford and had a...
Leon R. Morford
June 1, 2025
Leon Ray Morford, age 83, of Rockford, died on Sunday, June 1, 2025.
He was born in Hugoton, Kansas on January 15, 1942. Leon played football in high school and excelled at numerous sports. He even completed several triathlons. Immediately following high school, Leon went on to proudly serve his country in the United States Navy. After retiring from the Navy,...
Wayne K. Thoren
June 1, 2025
Wayne K. Thoren, 92, passed away in Rockford, Illinois on Sunday, June 1, 2025. He was born on August 19, 1932, in Chicago, Illinois son of Melville and Esther (Stoltz) Thoren. A 1950 alumnus of Austin High School, Wayne went on to join the U.S. Navy during the Korean War before he embarked on a path of higher education that...
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