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Jacquelyn Rae Fenelon
June 12, 2021
Jacquelyn Rae (Zwiger) Fenelon, 84, of Rockford, passed away June 12, 2021 in her home. Born October 25, 1936 in Rockford, the daughter of Fred W. and Ruth E. (Jewell) Zwiger. She married Roger E. Fenelon in Rockford on September 14, 1957. A graduate of the Swedish American School of Nursing, Jacquelyn retired from Riverside Medical Clinic/Physicians Immediate Care in...
Verna S. Heimlich
June 11, 2021
Verna S. Heimlich, 89, of Belvidere, IL, formerly of Monee, IL, died Friday, June 11, 2021. She was born on April 6, 1932 in Sisseton, SD, to Joseph and Helen (Lohre) Svalstad. In 1962, Verna married James H. Heimlich in Markham IL. She was a former longtime member of United Christian Church in Country Club Hills, IL, where she held...
Robert "Bob" J. Gille
June 10, 2021
Robert “Bob” John Gille passed away peacefully on June 10, 2021 at OSF St. Anthony Medical Center. Bob was born at St Mary’s Hospital, Madison, WI on April 30, 1935, the son of Raymond John Gille and Mary Gertrude (Collins) Gille. He grew up in Gratiot, Wi and graduated from Gratiot High School in 1953. He attended St. Norbert’s College...
Amelia Morales Nichols
June 9, 2021
Amelia Huitzacua Morales Nichols, 99, of Rockford, IL passed away on Wednesday, June 9, 2021. Amy was born September 13, 1921 in Rockford, IL to the late Rafael and Rafaela Huitzacua. She was the oldest of 10 children. Amy married Trinidad Morales in 1939 and they were together for 32 years having 7 children. Several years after Trinidad passed, she...
Nicholas "Nick" Lee Cook
June 9, 2021
Nicholas “Nick” Lee Cook, 28, passed away on Wednesday, June 9, 2021. He was born in Rockford, IL, on January 28, 1993, the son of David and Kathy (Johnson) Cook. Nick graduated from Hononegah High School in 2011. He enjoyed being in Boy Scouts and achieved the highest rank of Eagle Scout. Nick was employed at McCurdy Tools where he...
Martha E. Johnson
June 6, 2021
Martha E. Johnson, 88, passed away on June 6, 2021. Born on September 30, 1932 in Peach Orchards, Arkansas daughter to Jeff and Alice (Flippins) Ratcliffe. She attended Delaplaine Consolidated Schools in Delaplaine, Arkansas and married Willard Johnson on April 11, 1954 until he unfortunately and unexpectedly passed away on February 6, 1960. They had two sons, David and Brian,...
Manuel "Manny, Lalo" G. Tejeda
June 5, 2021
Manuel “Manny, Lalo” G. Tejeda, 79, passed away at home on June 5, 2021, surrounded by his family. Manny was born March 23, 1942, the son of Manuel and Felisitas (DeLaCruz) Tejeda. He married his sweetheart, Estela Sandoval on April 25, 1969. Manny worked in receiving at Valspar for over 30 years. Manny was an avid Chicago Cubs and Bears...
Joanne E. Conley
June 5, 2021
Joanne E. Conley, 87, of Rockford, Illinois joined the choir of Angels on June 5, 2021 at Wesley Willows where she had made her home since October of 2016. Joanne, the youngest of 7 children, was born February 4, 1934 in Rockford, Illinois. daughter of Thomas F. And Vivian M. (Schnidt) Walsh. As a child and teenager, she was an...
Benjamin "Ben" A. Fettes
June 5, 2021
Benjamin “Ben” Alex Fettes, 24, of Belvidere, IL passed away unexpectedly in his home on June 5, 2021. He was born October 13, 1996, to Brian Fettes and Candace Cacciatore. Ben graduated from Jefferson High School in 2015 and then went on to Rock Valley College where he studied Industrial Technology and earned many trade certificates. He worked at Header...
Johnathan "John" D. Stuckey
June 4, 2021
Johnathan D. Stuckey, begrudgingly known as Bubba by family, 36, passed away unexpectedly on June 4, 2021. He was born in Rockford, Illinois on May 12, 1985 son to David and Polly (Jobes) Stuckey. John graduated from Harlem High School in 2003, and went on to continue his education to work as a welder, recently being employed by Henning Inc....
Steven M. Balzer
June 4, 2021
On Friday, June 4, 2021, Steven Michael Balzer, loving husband, father of five children, son, brother, and friend went home to the Lord at the age of 39. Steve was born on June 20, 1981, in Rockford to Robert and Joyce (Bickett) Balzer. He attended Holy Family grade school and Boylan Central Catholic High School. Steve received his Bachelors and...
Doris B. Fransen
June 4, 2021
Doris B. Fransen, 94, Rockford – Doris B. Fransen passed away peacefully on Friday, June 4th, 2021. Born Jan 9, 1927, in Chappell, Nebraska to Sylvia and Anton Johnson. She attended Luther College, Wahoo, Nebraska where she met her husband, N. Gunnar Fransen. Doris and ‘Gunny’ were married on October 15, 1947 in Chappell, Nebraska. Doris worked at East High...
Desiderio Galvan
June 3, 2021
Desiderio Galván, de 90 años, de Rockford falleció el jueves 3 de junio de 2021 en su casa rodeado de su esposa y familia. Nació el 11 de febrero de 1931 en México hijo de Cirilo y Antonia (Mandujano) Galván. Desiderio se casó con el amor de su vida, Petra Mendoza en 1951 y han estado casados durante 70 años....
Terra Lynn Tedder
June 2, 2021
Terra Lynn Tedder, 67, of Rockford, IL, died Wednesday, June 2, 2021. She was born on July 27, 1953 in Herrin, IL to Laurence and Evelyn (Allen) Tedder. Terra was a graduate of Boylan High School, Class of 1971. She loved music and playing the guitar. Terra was a long-time member of St. Bernadette Catholic Church, serving as the head...
Sharryn L. Proudfoot
June 2, 2021
Sharryn L. Proudfoot, 84, Rockford, passed away Wednesday, June 2, 2021, in her home. She was born March 24, 1937, in Rockford, the daughter of Robert E. and Hellen J. (Widmer) Roach. She was a graduate of Rockford East High School, class of 1955, and then graduated from St. Anthony School of Nursing in 1958. She married Patrick D. Proudfoot...
Linda Hamor
June 2, 2021
Linda Hamor, 66, of Rockford, passed away on June 2, 2021 after a long battle with cancer. She was born in Rockford, IL, on July 6, 1954 the daughter of Thomas and Marcelline Moreau. Linda was affiliated with Lincoln Wood Baptist Church in Rockford. She enjoyed singing in the choir, gardening, and swimming. She shared her passion of horses with...
Lona Wilson
June 2, 2021
Lona Wilson, age 55, of Rockford, passed away at PA Peterson. She was born on June 4, 1965, the daughter of Judy Ptacek and Donald Wilson. Lona loved unicorns, Mickey Mouse and animals. She enjoyed car rides, rides on her scooter, playing poker, crocheting and eating sundaes from McDonalds. She is survived by her sister, Teresa Underhill, brother, Gary (Cally)...
Michael J. Janzak
June 2, 2021
Michael J. Janzak, 24, passed away suddenly due to a motorcycle accident on June 2, 2021. He was born January 5, 1997, in Rockford, Illinois raised by Aleksy and Wanda Kubisiewicz, Michael graduated from Guilford High School in 2015. He worked his way from management at Mc Donalds to working as a CNC/floor supervisor at World Class Tool and Machine....
Mai B Nguyen
June 2, 2021
Mai B. Nguyen, 72, of Rockford, passed away on June 2, 2021 at Swedish American Hospital. She was born September 25, 1948 in Vietnam, the daughter of Tau Thanh Phan & Thanh Thi Tran. She married Sanh Nguyen in Vietnam on November 24, 1972. They moved to the United States in 1987. She was a member of St. Edward’s Church....
Pamela Sue Ripplinger
June 2, 2021
Pamela Sue Ripplinger of Belvidere, IL departed this earthly life June 2, 2021 at Swedish American Hospital in Rockford, IL, with her children by her side. Born January 13, 1949 in Litchfield, IL, daughter of George & Arlene (Beyer) Robertson. Married Frank “Dusty” Ripplinger on June 20, 1970, in Belvidere. Graduated from Belvidere High School class of 1967 where she...
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