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,...

September 21, 2021

Joe R. Maavich, 65, of Rockford, IL, passed away on September 21, 2021. He was born on December 2, 1955 in Rockford, IL to William and Iola (Mitchell) Maavich. Joe graduated from Auburn High School in 1973 and went on to graduate from the Milwaukee School of Engineering. He worked for 30 years at Sunstrand. Joe was a volunteer Fire...

September 20, 2021

Ronald “Ron” D. Farlik, of Monroe Center, IL passed away Monday, September 20, 2021 at OSF St. Anthony Medical Center. Born February 17, 1968 in Rockford to Robert J. & Beverly J. (Woodford) Farlik, Ron graduated from Stillman Valley High School, class of 1986. He played football, basketball and threw the shot put and discus, qualifying for the state tournament...

September 20, 2021

Virginia Ann Stocker, 74, passed away Monday, September 20, 2021, in her home surrounded by her family. She was born on July 9, 1947, in Rockford, IL to Robert and Bernice Clark. Throughout her life, Ginny worked at places such as Amerock, Excelsior, Country Inn and finished her career at Kable News Company, retiring with over 25 years of service....

September 19, 2021

Hannah K. Davis, 21, of Rockford, IL, passed away on September 19, 2021. She was born on December 25, 1999 in Rockford to Scott and Nicki (Boin) Davis. Hannah was only 2 years old when she was originally diagnosed with Leukemia. She had to endure 2.5 years of Chemotherapy and at 4.5 years old they thought she had it beat....