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David W. Jarvis
January 21, 2021
David W. Jarvis, 56, of Machesney Park, passed away January 21, 2021. He was born on March 11, 1964, in Rockford, to Danny E. and Joyce A. (Baney) Jarvis. David was a veteran of U.S. Army. He married Kathy Presho on 01/01/2001. Dave was a part of the Jarvis Construction family and worked for Carpenters Local Union 792, he was...
Betty M. Davis
January 20, 2021
Betty M. Davis, 98, Rockford, passed away Wednesday, January 20, 2021, at River Bluff Nursing Home. She was born May 12, 1922, in West Frankfurt, IL. Betty married George Foster Davis on June 30, 1937, and he passed away October 1, 1991. She and her husband owned Red’s Used Furniture store on Broadway for many years. Survived by her daughter,...
Joaquina "Jo" Esparza
January 20, 2021
Joaquina “Jo” Esparza, 97, of Rockford, passed away January 20, 2021, at home with her family at her side. Born November 30, 1923 in Mexico City, Mexico, the daughter of Miguel & Maria (Saldana) Flores. Jo married her childhood friend Francisco Esparza on August 4, 1946 in Mexico City, Mexico. Jo worked for OSF St. Anthony Medical Center for many...
Kenneth J. Coughlin
January 20, 2021
Kenneth J. Coughlin, 99, passed away on January 20, 2021. Born on June 24, 1921 in Rutland, Illinois, he was son to peter and Elizabeth (Krewer) Coughlin. He served in the Navy in the Pacific Theater during World War II, he was an aircraft instrument mechanic. Ken graduated from University of Illinois at Champaign/Urbana with a bachelors in mechanical engineering....
John E. Magnelia
January 18, 2021
John Eugene Magnelia 9 -12-65 ---- 1-18-21 It was a beautiful day on Sept. 12. 1965, when Stephan, 4, and Chris, 2, welcomed their new baby brother, John, into the family of Dr. Michael and Nancy Magnelia, Rockford, IL. The 3 brothers became inseparable and enjoyed their lives on Post Ave. and upper Harlem Blvd., and then starting in 1966,...
Robert "Bob" H. Cook
January 17, 2021
Robert “Bob” H. Cook, 83, Rockford, passed away Sunday, January 17, 2021, at Alden Debes Health Care Center. He was born October 22, 1937, in Rockford, the son of Robert L. and Hazel (Weberg) Cook. He was a graduate of Rockford West High School and received his Bachelor’s degree from Rockford College. Bob married Joan Dapson, in Rockford, on August...
Joyce J. Chatfield
January 17, 2021
Joyce J. Chatfield, 79, of Rockford, IL passed away peacefully in her home on Sunday, January 17, 2021. She was born on October 27, 1941 in Rockford, IL. Joyce grew up in Loves Park, IL. She attended St. Bridget’s Catholic School and went to Harlem High School where she became a force to be reckoned with as a Point Guard...
Ian G. Proudfoot
January 17, 2021
Ian Graham Proudfoot, 87, of Rockford, passed away peacefully in his home surrounded by his family on January 17, 2021. He was a Husband, Father, Brother, Grandfather, Great Grandfather, Uncle and Mentor whose selfless and steadfast nature provided an insightful Role Model to many. His wisdom and balance brought many valuable lessons to all that were blessed to know him....
Lavern W. Adams
January 16, 2021
LaVern W. Adams, 103, of Rockford, passed away on Saturday, January 16, 2021. LaVern was born in Lena, IL on August 30, 1917, the son of Charles and Mamie (Phillips) Adams. He graduated from Mt. Carroll High School in 1938. LaVern married Gwendolyn Fredrick on December 16, 1941 in Kohoka, Missouri. He proudly served his country in the U.S Army...
Camilla C. Roberts
January 16, 2021
Camilla “Cam” (Waldsmith) Roberts passed away on January 16th, 2021 at her residence after a long battle with dementia. Peace and comfort at last. Camilla was born in Rockford, IL on August 14th 1929, the third daughter born to Clara (Peterson-Lundine) and Cecil Waldsmith. A brother followed to complete the family. By all accounts, she had a wonderful childhood and...
Michel M. Bengtson
January 16, 2021
Michel Seivert Bengtson, 41 of Janesville, WI, previously of Rockford, IL, passed away on January 16, 2021, in the arms of her loving husband after a 39 year battle with multiple autoimmune diseases. She was born on May 22, 1979 in Sterling, IL. She was the precious daughter of Mike and Debi Seivert. Michel attended Holy Family Grade School and...
Thomas M. Wold
January 16, 2021
Thomas “Tom” Wold, 65 years of age of Wonder Lake formerly West Chicago IL suddenly passed away on Thursday, January 16, 2021, surrounded by his family and friends. Tom was born August 8th, 1955 in Chicago IL, and was the son of Myron (deceased), Marilyn (deceased) and Albert Hianik. Tom is survived by his wife Laura, whom he was married...
Emma "Ruth" Underwood
January 16, 2021
Emma “Ruth” (Turner) Underwood passed away on January 16, 2021. She was born on April 25, 1930 in Clinton, KY, the only daughter of James “Jim” Walter and Luvera (Bailey) Turner. Ruth graduated from Central High School in Clinton, KY the class of 1949. Her first job was clerk at John B. Evans Grocery in Clinton. She went on to...
Jasper D. Guarino
January 16, 2021
Jasper D. Guarino, 94 of Rockford, passed away on Saturday, January 16, 2021. Jasper was born June 18, 1926 in Rockford, IL, the son of Joseph and Josephine (LaSalla) Guarino. Jasper served his country in the United States Army. He earned a college degree from Loras College and began his career as a teacher in the Rockford School system, retiring...
Laverne C. Killen
January 15, 2021
LaVerne C. Killen, 86, of Cherry Valley, IL passed away Friday, January 15, 2021. He was born July 30, 1934 in Eau Claire, WI, the son of Marshall and Myrtle Killen. LaVerne was raised in Altoona, WI, and relocated to Rockford after his high school graduation. He was drafted and served 2 years in the United States Army. He was...
Guadalupe Valdez
January 15, 2021
Guadalupe Valdez, 83 of Rockford, IL passed away on Friday, January 15, 2021 of Covid 19 complications. Guadalupe was born January 24, 1937 in Rio Bravo, Coahuila, Mexico, the son of Ernesto and Clementina Valdes. Guadalupe came to the United States in the mid 1950’s and worked as a migrant farmer in various states including Wisconsin, Washington and Idaho. He...
Elaine Torti
January 13, 2021
Elaine L. Torti, 86, Rockford, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, January 13, 2021, at The Atrium. She was born on June 2, 1934, in Tampico, IL the daughter of Louis and Mabel (Bushman) Apple. In her early years she worked at the Dixon National Bank. Elaine married the love of her life, George, on December 28, 1963, and settled in...
Darlene E. Pearson
January 13, 2021
Darlene E. Pearson, 81, passed on Wednesday, January 13th, 2021 surrounded by her loving family, and went to be with her Lord and Savior. Darlene was born in Island Lake, Wisconsin on October 9, 1939. Daughter of the late Walter and Helen Vetterkind. Darlene married the love of her life, Fred Pearson, on December 28, 1957. Darlene was a dedicated...
Robert "Bob" Juda
January 12, 2021
Robert “Bob” Juda, 91 of Rockford, passed away on Tuesday, January 12, 2021. Bob was born April 14, 1929 in Milwaukee, WI, the son of Robert and Agnes (Haas) Juda. Bob served his country in the United States Air Force. Bob was a lifelong lover of aviation and made the aviation industry his career. In his spare time, he enjoyed...
James "Jim" Lee Tarr
January 11, 2021
James “Jim” Lee Tarr, 89, Rockford, passed away Monday, January 11, 2021. He was born March 22, 1931, in Red Oak, IA, the son of Glenn and Opal (Essman) Tarr. Jim was a veteran serving in the Navy. He married Jane Jochim in Chicago in 1952. He worked as the art director at Boise Cascade in Addison, IL and later...
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