April 2, 2021

Phoebe “Penny” Jenny Kurzrock, 86, Rockford, passed away peacefully Friday, April 2, 2021, in her home. A soprano vocalist, Phoebe studied opera and choral music. She ministered in music as choir director, developed and performed musical community programs, wrote music, was a vocal instructor and piano teacher in Buffalo, New York, Indianapolis, Indiana, and Rockford. She also taught music for...

April 2, 2021

Justin Lamar Deshawn Pickett, 30, of Rockford, Illinois passed away unexpectedly on April 2, 2021. Justin was born in Rockford, IL on May 28, 1990, son of Brian and Margaret (Whitfield) Pickett. He graduated from Jefferson High School in 2009. He enjoyed spending time with his kid’s and teaching them new things and watching them grow, it gave him so...

April 1, 2021

Rozella Mae Carey, of Rockford, passed away on April 1, 2021 at Cherryvale place Assisted Living Center. Rose was born in Morrisonville, IL on November 15, 1926 to Dorian and Edna (Pearson) Cushman. Rose married Richard Carey on December 8, 1943 in Reno, Nevada. Dick passed away in 1982. Rose worked at the Post Office where she retired in 1992....

March 31, 2021

Richard “Dick” A. Anderson, 84, of Rockford, IL passed away Wednesday, March 31, 2021 at OSF Hospital. He was born March 31, 1937, the son of Raymond and Anna (Swenson) Anderson. Richard worked as a machinist for many years retiring from Dial. Richard married Rosene Didier-Hoskins on February 15, 2003. He was a longtime member of Bethlehem Lutheran Church, and...

March 31, 2021

Alfred E. “Al” Ashbridge Jr., 87, of Rockford, passed away on Wednesday, March 31, 2021. Al was born in Atlantic City, NJ on October 13, 1933, son of Alfred E. Ashbridge Sr. and Agnes Troy. He married Gloria T. Antonietti on May 27, 1961 at Our Lady of the Holy Souls Catholic Church in Philadelphia, PA. Al was employed with...

March 31, 2021

Harry “Jack” J. Pillmore, 79, passed away on March 31, 2021. He was born on November 19, 1941 in Fort Wayne, Indiana son to Harold and Elizabeth (Yarnelle) Pillmore. He met Gloria Shafer at the University of Iowa, and they wed in the family home off the river on March 21, 1964. Jack was a people person, he proudly owned...

March 30, 2021

Mary Jean Gibson, 94, of Rockford, IL, passed away on March 30, 2021 at Wesley Willows. She is the daughter of Charles and Margaret (Tucker) Bartholomew. She married the love of her life, Harold Gibson in Rockford, Illinois, they share 65 years of marriage. Mary was a member of Aldersgate Methodist Church. She enjoyed playing cards, and spending time with...

March 29, 2021

March 29, 2021

Charles Luther Spray, 78, of Rockford passed away March 29, 2021, after a short illness. Charles was born in Biggers, Arkansas, on November 18, 1942, son of Luther and Beatrice Spray. Charles and his family moved to Rockford when he was a child. Charles married the love of his life, Patsy (Hollaway) Spray, on January 27, 1962. Charles was a...

March 27, 2021

Bradley J. Denniston, 56, of Rockford, passed away on Saturday, March 27, 2021 in his home. Brad was born in Rockford on June 15, 1964, son of Robert and Anne (Buford) Denniston. He graduated from West High School, Class of 1982. Brad was a proud member of the Phantom Regiment Drum and Bugle Corps of Rockford, IL and the Concord...

March 24, 2021

Michael Dean Rossi, 66, passed away on March 24, 2021 at his home. He was born in Norton, Virginia on November 20, 1954, the son of Nick and Nora (Roberts) Rossi. He married Pam Perrone at St. Anthony’s Church in Rockford, IL, they shared 45 years of marriage together. He retired from Warner Brake & Electric where he worked as...

March 23, 2021

Edward F. “Ed” Allen, 72, of Rockford, passed away on Tuesday, March 23, 2021. Ed was born in Mineola, NY on July 28, 1948, son of Edward and Dorothy (Harte) Allen. He graduated from Chaminade High School, Class of 1966. Ed received his Bachelor’s Degree from Concordia University and also attended Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute. He was employed with Grumman Aerospace...

March 23, 2021

Edward C. Paasch, 89, of Rockford, IL passed away on March 23, 2021. He was born in Dwight, IL, on August 21, 1931 to Edward and Marie (Gram) Paasch. Edward joined the US Navy and proudly served his country. He married the love of his life, Margot, in 1956. Edward graduate with a Bachelor’s degree at the University of Illinois...

March 22, 2021

George E. Mathis, 79, of Rockford, IL passed away after a long battle with Parkinson’s disease on March 22, 2021. He was born on May 1, 1941 in Winona, MN to George and Alvina (Fahrendholz) Mathis. George met the love of his life, Doris, through a blind date in 1960. They married on May 4, 1963 in Winona, MN. He...

March 21, 2021

John Nash, 75, passed away on March 21, 2021 surrounded by family, after a long illness. Born in Rochelle, Illinois on January 16, 1946 to Curtis and Henrietta (Smith) Nash. John graduated from Boylan High School in 1964. After graduation, he joined the Air Force where he excelled in his technology courses. In September 1967, he deployed to Vietnam for...

March 19, 2021

Barbara “Barb” Ann Glovier, 78, passed away surrounded by her loving family on March 19, 2021. Born on August 11, 1942 in Dante, Virginia daughter to Countis and Maude (Sproles) Worley. She went on to marry the love of her life, William “Boyd” Glovier, in March 28, 1961 in their home in Virginia. They moved to Rockford for Boyd’s work...

March 18, 2021

Dr. Robert Dennis Wolford, 68, of Belvidere, IL passed away on March 18, 2021. He was born on April 8, 1952 in Beloit, WI, the son of Robert and Crystal Louise (Moody) Wolford. Robert served his country in the United States Army. After 6 years of courtship, Bob married Debra Elliott on June 3, 1988 at the Church by the...

March 18, 2021

Carolyn Donovan, 76, of Rockford, passed away on March 18, 2021 at St. Clare Hospital in Baraboo, WI. She was born on August 19, 1944. Carolyn is survived by her husband, Duane, and several grandchildren, nieces, nephews, family and friends. A visitation will be held on Tuesday, March 23, 2021 from 2:00 p.m. until the time of the Funeral Service...

March 17, 2021

Nita A. DalSanto, 77, of Rockford, IL, passed away on March 17, 2021. She was born in Merrill, WI on April 23, 1943 to Warren and Dorothy (Rajek) Schneider. She was a lifelong Catholic and a parishioner of St. Edwards Catholic Church. Nita was an avid sewist and quilter. Nita had a passion for music, she was a member of...

March 16, 2021

Edward “Ed” S. Roman, 60, of Rockford, IL, passed away on Tuesday, March 16, 2021, after a hard fought battle against pulmonary fibrosis. Ed was born October 9, 1960, the son of Edward J. and Virginia (Welps) Roman. Ed attended Plainfield High School, graduating in 1978. He went on to obtain his Bachelor’s Degree from Eastern Illinois University where he...