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Vernon H. Brenden
May 27, 2021
Vernon H. Brenden, 63, of Cherry Valley, IL, passed away on May 27, 2021. Vernon was born in Eau Claire, WI, on September 12, 1957; son of Irving and Grace (Sivertson) Brenden. He graduated from Elk Mound High School in 1975 and then went on to get his Bachelor Degree in Computer Science at Northern Illinois University. Vernon married Arlene...
Susan K. Pippel
May 26, 2021
On Wednesday, May 26, 2021, Susan K. Pippel, passed away at age 72 after a lengthy illness. She was lovingly surrounded by her extended family. Susan was born on August 18, 1948 in Rockford, Illinois to Thomas and Viola Williams. She attended grade school at St. Edwards, and graduated from Muldoon Catholic High School in 1966. On April 4, 1974,...
Ralph "Bud" Edward Rowe
May 24, 2021
Ralph Edward “Bud” Rowe, 89, passed away Monday, May 24, 2021, at Serenity Hospice and Home in Oregon, IL. He was born December 18, 1931, in Rockford, IL, the son of Ralph and Mary Ita (Markham) Rowe. Graduated West High School. Ralph is a decorated Marine Corps veteran who served during the Korean War and was one of the Chosin...
Ronald "Ron" F. Degenhardt
May 24, 2021
Ronald “Ron” F. Degenhardt, 70, loving husband, father, “Bapa” and friend passed away unexpectedly of cardiac arrest on May 24, 2021. Born on June 13, 1950 in Marshfield, Wisconsin, son to Henry and Lavern (Ryan) Degenhardt and later raised by his foster parents, Ray and Frieda Stamm. Ron went on to graduate from Alma Center High School in 1969. After...
Berneice Severine
May 23, 2021
Berneice Severine, 98, Rockford, passed away peacefully Sunday, May 23, 2021, in her home surrounded by her loving family. She was born March 11, 1923, in Richland Center, WI, the daughter of Earl and Willa (Essex) Johnson. Berneice married Myron “Mike” Patch on September 29, 1941. He passed away May 20, 1957. She then married Gustav Severine on May 28,...
Joseph M. Gile
May 22, 2021
Joseph Michael Gile, 67, passed away after a lengthy illness Saturday, May 22, 2021 at Serenity Hospice and Home in Oregon, IL. He was born November 29, 1953, in Rockford, IL, the son of Clifford C. Gile and Ruth M. (Christian) Gile. Joseph graduated from Rockford West High School, class of 1972. He was a member of Plumbers, Pipefitters, and...
Steven P. Knoll
May 21, 2021
Steven P. Knoll, 57, of Machesney Park, IL passed away Friday, May 21, 2021. He was born June 14, 1963 the son of Paul and Jacqueline Smith Knoll. Steve was a union Iron Worker with Local 498 for 24 years. He was a loving son, father, brother, and papa. Survived by his children, Danielle (Ryan) Knoll and Morgan (Jesse) Shaw;...
Richard "Rick" L. Seivert
May 19, 2021
Richard L. “Rick” Seivert, 62, of Rockford, passed away on Wednesday, May 19, 2021 at Holy Family Medical Center in Des Plaines, IL after a hard-fought battle with congestive heart failure and associated complications. Rick was born in El Monte, CA on October 7, 1958, son of Ray and Claire (Anderson) Seivert. He graduated from Boylan Catholic High School in...
Beverly J. Kelso
May 19, 2021
Beverly Jean Kelso, 81, of Rockford, Illinois passed away on May 19, 2021. She was born on January 18, 1940 to George and Gynell (Eggler) Henderson. Beverly’s father George passed away when she was young and her mom remarried Buford Gentry who helped raise her. She was a member of Holy Family Catholic Church for over 20 years, she helped...
Lloyd G. Haddad
May 19, 2021
Lloyd G. Haddad, 93, passed away surrounded by his loving family on May 19, 2021. He was born on January 27, 1928 in Rockford, Illinois son to Roger and Betty (Forzley) Haddad. Lloyd was a proud veteran, being in the Navy during World War II. Lloyd and Marilyn Bray wed on February 9 1952. He worked at Nehi Bottling Company...
Bradley "Brad" D. Denny
May 19, 2021
Bradley “Brad” D. Denny, 60, has passed away on May 19, 2021. He was born on September 3, 1960, in Rockford, Illinois, son to Glenn Denny and Eleanor Beach. Brad attended East High School and later wed Sandy “Shookie” Fuller in Galena, Illinois on September 8, 2001. He worked where he and Sandy met, Rockford Memorial Hospital, as a security...
Marjorie "Margie" Anne Schultz
May 18, 2021
Marjorie “Margie” Anne Schultz, 81, Loves Park, passed away Tuesday, May 18, 2021, in her home. She was born December 1, 1939, in Rockford, the daughter of Robert “Bob” E. and Cassie Smyth. She married Marvin Schultz on October 14, 1989. He passed away on April 12, 2020. Margie worked at Amcore Bank on 7th St. and then worked at...
Mary Jane Mac Murchy
May 17, 2021
Mary Jane Mac Murchy, 90, of Roscoe, IL, died at home Monday, May 17, 2021, surrounded by loved ones. She was born in Rockford, IL to Carl and Mary (Castrogiavani) Salamone. Mary Jane had a lifelong, strong Catholic faith. She was a Muldoon High School graduate and a member of the St. Mary’s Good Time Club. Mary Jane was a...
Mae V. Schumacher
May 16, 2021
Mae V. Schumacher, 96, of Rockford, IL passed away Sunday, May 16, 2021. She was born May 16, 1925 in Galena, IL the daughter of Edward and Lucille (Mougin) Stafford. Mae grew up on the Stafford Farm in Irish Hollow. The farm is where she met the love of her life, Carlyle Schumacher. They married in 1958 and later moved...
James "Jim" D. Aamodt
May 16, 2021
James David Aamodt On Sunday, May 16, 2021, the Rockford community and the world of tumbling, trampoline and gymnastics lost a loving father, coach, entrepreneur and acrobatic legend. Jim co-owned the Gymnastic Academy of Rockford with his wife, Lori Aamodt and was one of the most decorated tumbling coaches in US history. Jim is credited with coaching 18 world tumbling...
Carol Ann King
May 14, 2021
Carol Ann King, 80, of Rockford, IL, passed away peacefully surrounded by her family on May 14, 2021 after a courageous battle with cancer. She was born in Ottumwa, IA on November 9, 1940 to Leo and Marvel (Rank) Greiner. Carol was united in marriage to Terry King in Clear Creek, IA on October 14, 1967. Following marriage, they made...
Frederick T. Lenz
May 13, 2021
Frederick Lenz, 78, of Rockford, IL died at on May 13, 2021. Born February 11, 1943 in Rockford, IL, the son of Joe and Rena (Schmittus) Lenz. Frederick was a 1961 graduate of East High School in Rockford. Frederick worked many years as a painting sub-contractor. He was a long-time member of Holy Family Catholic Church and loved to participate...
Kathleen M. Marinelli
May 13, 2021
Kathleen M. Marinelli, 73, Byron, died peacefully in her home on Thursday, May 13, 2021. This vivacious, supportive woman was born on July 31, 1947 in Rockford, daughter of Neil and Phyllis Edwards Driscoll. She was a 1965 graduate of Boylan Central Catholic High School, where she met her husband, Gregg. While studying for her bachelor’s degree at Tampa University,...
Champa Thammarath
May 12, 2021
.Champa Thammarath, 80, Rockford, passed away Wednesday, May 12, 2021, in her home. She was born September 16, 1940, in Laos. Survived by her husband, Khamphanh Thammarath; her children, Bouasy Thammarath, Vanessa Nanthavongsa, Chansouk (Bob Luepkes) Thammarath, and Chanieng Cashion; her grandchildren, Sootjarit Kirinhakone, Steven, Jonathan and Anthony Nanthavongsa, Brandon Thammarath, Brianna Schuldt, Noelle, Giselle and Halston Cashion; her great-grandchild,...
Ida Mae Niesen
May 11, 2021
After a courageous 12 year stare down with Alzheimer’s disease, Ida Mae Niesen (1939 - 2021) joined the legions of saints and her Savior, Jesus Christ, on Tuesday, May 11th at home on hospice support with her daughter Christine. Ida Mae Niesen was predeceased by her parents, Alfred Joseph Niesen and Margaret Agnes Niesen; her sisters, Mary Louise Einerson, Margaret...
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