October 9, 2021

Thomas E. Hagan, 87, beloved husband, father and papa passed away peacefully on the morning of Saturday, October 9, 2021. He was born in Chicago, IL on July 15, 1934 to John W. and Edmie Marie (Bergin) Hagan. In 1961, at St. Joseph Catholic Church in Hammond, IN, he married the love of his life, Alice LaMantia. Thomas was a...

October 8, 2021

Guy J. Fiorenza, 87, Rockford, passed away Friday, October 8, 2021, in his home. He was born April 4, 1934, in Rockford, the son of Jasper and Sophie (Szmydt) Fiorenza. He was a veteran serving in the Army. Guy began his career as a producer and director at WREX-TV in the 1950’s. He later was the head of the audio/visual...

October 8, 2021

Jean M. Haefele, 71, of Rockford, Illinois passed away Friday, October 8, 2021. She was born March 20, 1950 in Antigo, Wisconsin the daughter to Kenneth and Eleanor (Farrell) Kelly. Jean attended Mesmer High School in Milwaukee, WI graduating in 1968. Jean married Rick Haefele August 26, 1978. She went on to obtain her nursing degree for Cardinal Stritch University....

October 8, 2021

October 6, 2021

Our wonderful father, Rolland O. Westra, went to meet his heavenly father on October 6, 2021 surrounded by his children, their spouses and grandchildren. He had been battling leukemia (CLL) for the past 6 years but over recent weeks, his 88 year-old body could no longer fight the additional illness of pneumonia that developed.In a journal of his life written...

October 6, 2021

Lawerence “Larry” Robert Groene passed away on Wednesday, October 6th, 2021 at the age of 69. He had a son, David, daughter Tiffany and son-in-law Kerry by his side. Larry was born in Streeter, Illinois on Friday the 13th of June in 1952. The date of his birth, as we found, was no coincidence and began the start of an...

October 6, 2021

Mary Ella Stone, 82, of Rockford, Illinois passed away peacefully on October 6th, 2021. She was born on September 16th, 1939 to Isabel Fissinger and Jack Culhane in Rockford, Illinois. She attended Muldoon High School and continued onto Loyola University. Later on with 4 young children she returned to Northern Illinois University where she received her degree in teaching. In...

October 5, 2021

Ryleigh G. Gerber, of Rockford, earned her angel wings three hours after her birth on October 5, 2021 at Swedish American Hospital. Ryleigh is the daughter of Brad Gerber and Brianna West. She is survived by parents, Brad Gerber and Brianna West; brothers, Noah and Brayden; maternal grandparents, Bill West and Tina West, and paternal grandfather, Terry Gerber. Arrangements entrusted...

October 2, 2021

Laurence “Larry” O. Fitzpatrick, DDS, 90, Caledonia, passed away Saturday, October 2, 2021, at his home. He was born August 25, 1931, in Flushing, New York, the son of Frank and Kathleen (Casey) Fitzpatrick. Larry was a veteran having served in Greenland and California in the Air Force. He married Mary Lou Snodgrass on April 12, 1958, and together they...

October 1, 2021

September 30, 2021

Janice M. Friske, 62, of Madison, WI passed away at home on Thursday, September 30, 2021. Jan was born in Rockford, IL on October 9, 1958, daughter of Robert F. and Zeita “Marie” (Roscoe) Friske. She graduated from Rockford West High School, Class of 1976. Jan then went on to earn her Bachelor’s Degree in English from Illinois State University...

September 27, 2021

Matthew “Matt” W. Wissmach, 31, of Mt Morris, IL passed away suddenly on September 27, 2021. He was born on October 16, 1989, in Rockford, IL to Roger and Vicky (Giameluca) Wissmach. Matt graduated from Roosevelt High School in 2009. As a kid, he played baseball and basketball for Roy Gayle and Ken Rock. Matt met his soulmate and the...

September 26, 2021

Milton Conrad Lindquist, 97, passed away in Rockford, Illinois on September 26, 2021. Born on March 12, 1924 in Rockford to Conrad and Francis (Walker) Lindquist, Milton went on to spend over 37 years at J. L. Clark as a manager in their container plant. In his younger years he spent time in WWII in the U.S. Army from 1943...

September 24, 2021

Carroll G. Hoffert, 92, of Rockford, passed away on Friday, September 24, 2021. Carroll was born in Dixon, IL on June 23, 1929, son of Harold and Dorace (Gibson) Hoffert. He then moved to Rockford, IL and proudly served his country in the U.S. Air Force during the Korean War. Carroll loved music and played the accordion in a band...

September 24, 2021

Patrick McKee, 52, of Rockford, passed away on Friday, September 24, 2021 with family by his side at St Anthony Hospital, Rockford IL. Pat was a dedicated companion, caring son, loving father and mentor to many. Always his mom’s right hand. He never entered a room without a smile on his face. He was an avid fisherman and a true...

September 24, 2021

Nicholas “Nick” S. Jaworowski, 28, of Rockford, passed away unexpectedly on Friday, September 24, 2021. Nick was born December 9, 1992, the son of Jeff Jaworowski and Lori Kaufman. Nick graduated from Auburn High School, class of 2011. Nick enjoyed skateboarding, video games, he was an animal lover, especially for cats, and Nick enjoyed riding his bike as a kid....

September 23, 2021

John V. Norwood, 79, of Loves Park, IL passed away Thursday, September 23, 2021 surrounded by his family after a courageous battle with cancer. He was born May 4, 1942 in Elmhurst, IL the son of Kenneth and Jessie (Veech) Norwood. John attended Stronghurst High School graduating in 1960. He went on to obtain his Bachelor’s in Education from Western...

September 23, 2021

Harold O. Schewe, 67, passed away peacefully on September 23, 2021, surrounded by his family. Born on February 19, 1954, in Rockford, Illinois; he was the son of Orville and Naomi (Hartwig) Schewe. Harold was a 1972 graduate of Harlem High School. He married the love of his life, Jill (Rose) Schewe, on July 26, 1975, and recently celebrated their...

September 21, 2021

Frederick James Zuroske, Sr., 90, of Rockford. IL, passed away peacefully at home early Tuesday morning, September 21, 2021. Born in Richmond, IL on September 11, 1931, the son of George and Ida (Hahn) Zuroske. Fred married Dolores (Lawson) on February 7, 1952 in Chicago and had three sons, Paul, Patrick, and Fred. Fred graduated from Thornton Township High School...

September 21, 2021

Janet (McNabb) Marelli, 97, Rockford, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, September 21, 2021, after a short stay at PA Peterson at the Citadel. She was previously a resident at Heritage Woods of Rockford for 8 1/2 years. She was born September 10, 1924, in Eau Claire, WI, the daughter of Clarence and Noreen (Conway) McNabb. Janet grew up in Beloit,...