February 10, 2022

Lester A. Anderson, Jr., 91, of Rockford, IL passed away Thursday, February 10, 2022. He was born April 21, 1930 in Beloit, WI the son to Magdalene (Loughan) and Lester A. Anderson, Sr. Lester attended St. Thomas Catholic High School graduating in 1948. Lester proudly served his country during the Korean Conflict in the United States Army. He married the...

February 10, 2022

Nick J. DeWitt, 66, Rockford, passed away on Thursday, February 10, 2022, in his home. He was born October 23, 1955, in Quincey, the son of Jimmie and Shirley (Chambers) DeWitt. Nick married Karen White in Rockford on September 29, 1984. He was the drafting manager at Steel Fabricating for many years. Nick was an avid fisherman, enjoyed gardening, and...

February 10, 2022

Maggie Louise Owens, 94, of Rockford, went to be with her Lord on February 10, 2022 at River Bluff Nursing Home. Maggie was born May 16, 1927 in Black Oak, Arkansas; daughter of Robert and Bertie (Webb) Hall. She married Walter “Dink” L. Owens in Arkansas on August 14, 1946. He preceded her in death on June 11, 1993. Maggie...

February 10, 2022

Nouphanh Rasasy, 76, of Rockford, passed away February 10, 2022 surrounded by her loving family. Born June 6, 1945 in Laos. Married Ngon Rasasy in Lao. Member of the South Mulford Lao Buddhist Temple. She enjoyed gardening, cooking and loved spending time with her family and her grandchildren. Survivors include children, Ounkham Rasasy, Khonsavanh Rasasy, Khamchanh Khotpanya, Bounthanh Rasasy, Bounthong...

February 10, 2022

Dante E. Ignacio, III, 30, of Vail, CO formerly of Rockford, IL passed away Thursday, February 10, 2022. He was born February 4, 1992 the son of Pamela (Grebas) and Dante S. Ignacio, Jr. Dante graduated from Guilford High School in 2010. He worked at Mountain Standard Restaurant as a Grill Chef de Partie in Vail, CO. Dante was an...

February 10, 2022

Thomas Shawn Whitcomb, 29, Poplar Grove, passed away Thursday, February 10, 2022, at OSF St. Francis Medical Center in Peoria. He was born September 30, 1992, in Libertyville, the son of James and Lisa (Boulnois) Whitcomb. Thomas was a proud member of the Belvidere District 100 special education programming throughout his entire education. Survived by his parents, Jim and Lisa;...

February 9, 2022

Larry Steven Hancock, age 84, passed away in Rockford, Illinois on Wednesday, February 9, 2022 after a long struggle with cancer. Born January 17, 1938 in Payson, Utah to Steven and Alene (Huff) Hancock. Married to Margit Hubner on May 8, 1959 in Straubing, Germany. Larry graduated from Spanish Fork High School and furthered his education later in life. He...

February 9, 2022

Mary Ann Egler, 73, Rockford, passed away Wednesday, February 9, 2022, at OSF St. Anthony Medical Center. She was born October 30, 1948, in Rockford, the daughter of Lewis and Marjorie (Schultz) Dickson. She worked at Amcore Bank for 23 years and at Kohl’s for several years. Mary Ann enjoyed photography, gardening and being with her pets. She loved spending...

February 9, 2022

Kazimierz “Casey” Zabinski, 94, passed away surrounded by his family on February 9, 2022. Born in Warszawa, Poland on August 23, 1927 son to Jozef and Stefania (Morawska) Zabinski. After finishing high school, Casey joined the Polish Home Army (Polish Underground Resistance Movement during World War II). During the Warsaw Uprising 1944, he was captured and was prisoner of war...

February 7, 2022

Mark T. Karner, 62, Rockford, died unexpectedly on Monday, February 7, 2022 in his home. Born September 14, 1959 in Chicago, son of Alan J. and Barbara Donnelly Karner. Mark graduated from Prospect High School and received his Juris Doctor from Illinois Institute of Technology-Kent College of Law. Shortly after graduating from law school, he joined the Winnebago County State’s...

February 7, 2022

Mary A. Bonacquisti, 50, of Rockford, IL passed away Monday, February 7, 2022. Mary was born September 8, 1971 in Rockford, IL the daughter of Angelo and Barbara (Hierman) Bonacquisti. Mary attended Jefferson High School, graduating in 1990. She went on to work in quality control for over 30 years at All Rental Garments, GK and finally Cintas. Mary was...

February 7, 2022

Marjorie L. Hobbs, 74 of Normal, IL passed away on Monday, February 7, 2022. Marjorie was born in Rockford, IL on June 16, 1947, daughter of Roy and Helen (Garry) Almond. She graduated from Boylan Central Catholic High School, Class of 1965. Marjorie married Mark L. Hobbs on October 13, 1973. Marjorie lived in Rockford most of her life, working...

February 7, 2022

John Charles Oliver (Jack Oliver), age 80, died peacefully at home surrounded by his family on February 7, 2022. John was born in Warrens, WI on Dec. 26, 1941. He was married to the love of his life, Linda (Senogles) Oliver for almost 60 years. John attended college at the University of Wisconsin-LaCrosse, and then enrolled in the United States...

February 5, 2022

Robert “Bob” R. Zanocco, 85, passed away suddenly on February 5, 2022. Born in Rockford, Illinois on September 17, 1936 son to Anthony and Angelina (Sandona) Zanocco. A 1954 graduate of St. Thomas High School where he played guard on the football team. He married his high school sweetheart, Anne Doherty in 1958 and they raised five girls together. He...

February 3, 2022

Estela Tejeda, 77, of Rockford, IL passed away at home February 3, 2022. Estela was born January 14, 1945 in Edinburg, Texas the daughter of Guadalupe and Maria de Jesusa (Pena) Sandoval. Estela married the love of her life, Manuel G. Tejeda on April 25, 1969. Estela was known for her quick wit and straight forwardness. She enjoyed cooking, scratch...

February 1, 2022

Muriel E. Tainter, 74, of Loves Park, passed away Tuesday, February 1, 2022 at OSF St. Anthony Hospital. She was born May 5, 1947, in Hayward, Wisconsin, the daughter of Edwin and Peggy (LaRonge) Tainter. She was employed and retired as an accounts payable clerk for the Rockford City Hall for over 24 years. She enjoyed crafts such as crocheting,...

February 1, 2022

Salvatore “Ted” J. Perrone, 81, of Rockford, IL passed away suddenly on February 1, 2022, in Las Vegas, Nevada. Salvatore was born on August 5, 1940 in Rockford Illinois, the son of Anthony and Mary (Anastase) Perone. Salvatore married the love of his life, Connie Brekke on March 18, 1964 in Walnut Ridge, Arkansas. Salvatore graduated from West High School...

February 1, 2022

Howard L. Schmidt, 87, of Rockford, passed away Tuesday, February 1, 2022. He was born March 6, 1934, on the family farm in Peterstown, Illinois, and grew up in Mendota, the son of Daniel and Genevieve (Stanard) Schmidt. Howard married Virginia “Ginny” Smith in Mendota, Illinois, on August 27, 1955. He earned his bachelor’s and master’s degrees in Mechanical Engineering...

February 1, 2022

John “Jack” L Lillie, 86, passed away at home on February 1, 2022. He was born to Luman and Alice (Garrett) Lillie on May 15, 1935. Jack was a long-time member of St. Anthony of Padua Catholic Church. He married the love of his life, Joyce Travis, on November 9, 1957 at St. Patrick Catholic Church in Rockford, IL. Jack...

January 31, 2022