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Da'Riyah Dominique Wilson
December 16, 2024
Too perfect for earth
Da’Riyah Dominque Wilson was born on December 6th, 2024, in Rockford, IL.
Da’Riyah passed away peacefully in the hands of her mother on December 16th, 2024. Spending her 10 short days here on this earth she touched many lives and was deeply loved by her family. Even Though her life was brief, it was a gift to us...
Gordon Allen Smith
December 16, 2024
Gordon Allen Smith, age 93, passed away on Monday, December 16, 2024.
Gordon was born in Chicago, IL on September 28, 1931, the son of Henry and Helen (Goranson) Smith. He graduated from Lane Tech High School and immediately enlisted and proudly served in the U.S. Navy. Gordon married Margaret E. (Grady) Smith on October 30, 1954, in Franklin Park, IL....
Kay Marie Loftus
December 15, 2024
Kay Marie Loftus, age 77, passed away on Sunday, December 15, 2024, in Rockford, Illinois. She was born in Davenport, Iowa to William D. Smyser and Mary E. Jones on January 27, 1947, and was the oldest of six children. She graduated from Assumption High School in Davenport in 1965.
She worked as a legal secretary at the Rock Island Arsenal...
Sandra Kathleen Norgart
December 14, 2024
Sandra "Sandy" Kathleen Norgart, 81, of Rockford, passed away peacefully at home on Saturday, December 14, 2024.
Sandy was born on February 22, 1943, daughter of Donald and Darleen (Sowl) Simonds. She graduated from Beloit High School, Class of 1961. Sandy then went on to complete the dental hygienist program in Milwaukee, WI. She married James Lee Norgart on February 4,...
Lucille R. Westbrook
December 14, 2024
Lucille R. (Blair) Westbrook, 90 of Rockford, Illinois passed away Saturday December 14, 2024 after a long illness in the care of family and hospice. Born January 12, 1934. The daughter of Donald and Clara (Cook) Blair. Graduated from Monroe Center High School and SwedishAmerican School of Nursing. Married George L. Westbrook on January 15, 1955. She was a pediatric...
Jeffrey Dreisbach
December 11, 2024
Jeffrey A Dreisbach, 60, of Montgomery, passed away in Rockford on Wednesday, December 11, 2024. Born on June 8th of 1964 to Raymond and Donna (Kubica) Dreisbach in Chicago, Illinois, Jeffrey was a truck driver for many years. He was well known by friends and family for his great sense of humor, his strong work ethic, and his unending dedication...
Mary Ann Hirsch
December 11, 2024
Mary Ann Hirsch, 88, Rockford, passed away on Wednesday, December 11, 2024. She was born on October 11, 1936, in Wapella, IL to Lawrence and Mary (O’Rourke) Toohill. She graduated from Wapella High School in 1954 then St. Joseph School of Nursing in 1957, where she received her degree in nursing. She married Frank J. Hirsch on November 15, 1958,...
Michael Battista
December 11, 2024
Michael Battista, 95, of Rockford, passed away on December 11, 2024, at home surrounded by his family. He was born on July 15, 1929, in Triggiano, Italy, to Joseph and Maria (Pompilio) Battista. A U.S. Navy veteran, he served aboard the U.S.S. Melvin during the Korean War. On August 22, 1955, he married Pasqua Grisanzio in Italy, and together they...
Linda Gail Miller
December 9, 2024
Linda Gail Miller, 68, of Rockford, passed away at home on Monday, December 9, 2024.
Linda was born July 22, 1956, in Louisville, Kentucky, daughter of Leslie and Zadie (Oliver) Shively. She graduated from Graham High School and later worked in the healthcare industry for many years. Linda married Steve Joe Miller on October 11, 1987, at Jefferson Heights Baptist Church....
Vanessa A. Meyers
December 8, 2024
Vanessa A. Meyers, 70, of Rockford, passed away on Sunday, December 8, 2024. Born in Rockford, Illinois, to Alex and Violet (Lundgren) Smith on March 2, 1954. She married Wayne L. Meyers on May 13, 2005. Vanessa worked as a paraprofessional at East High School up until her retirement in 2018. She enjoyed crocheting and road tripping with Wayne, visiting...
Karin Ann Kullberg
December 8, 2024
Karin Ann (Eklund) Kullberg, 86, born August 9th, 1938, in Rockford, IL to Henry and Kerstin Eklund passed away peacefully on December 8th, 2024, in hospice care at The Radcliff in Wood Dale, Illinois.
Karin was a 1956 graduate of East High School, attended Augustana College, received her bachelor’s degree from Rockford College and then later went on to get her...
Janet S. Keating
December 8, 2024
Janet Sarah (Pittenger) Keating, 77, born December 10, 1946, in Rockford, IL to Anita (Kissel) Pittenger and Kenneth Davis Pittenger. She died December 8, 2024, in hospice care at OSF St. Anthony’s.
She attended Rockford Public Schools: Montague, Lincoln MS, graduating from Rockford East High School in 1964. She earned a bachelor’s degree from Northern Illinois University in 1968 in sociology.
She...
Sergio P. Petti
December 7, 2024
Sergio Paes Petti, 74, of Rockford, passed away peacefully at home on Saturday, December 7, 2024, surrounded by love. Born on June 11, 1950, in São Paulo, Brazil, Sergio was the cherished son of Orlando and Celita (Paes) Petti.
In 1980, Sergio married the love of his life, Hilevi Cristina Yamaki, in Brazil. Together, they built a beautiful life over 44...
Lori A Rother
December 7, 2024
Lori A. Rother, 62, passed away on December 7, 2024, in Rockford, Illinois. As her life gracefully unfurled, Lori's unwavering strength shone brightly. She faced the closing chapter of her life with serene dignity, passing peacefully in her home, surrounded by the presence of her devoted daughter, a final embrace of love. Lori was born on December 8, 1961, daughter...
Jean Marie Harezlak
December 5, 2024
Jean Marie Harezlak, known for her love, friendship, and strength, passed away surrounded by family on December 5, 2024. She lived a life encouraging others to pursue their dreams, championing education and beauty in her community, and seeking opportunities to celebrate life's joys. She was an extraordinary mother and partner.
Born and raised into a loving family in Rockford, IL, on...
Elsie Louise Knack
December 5, 2024
Elsie Louise Knack, 102, Rockford, passed away peacefully on Thursday, December 5, 2024, with her loving family by her side. She was born on October 22, 1922, in St. Louis, MO, the daughter of Martin and Elsie (Irion) Karasek. Elsie was a graduate of Afton High School. She married John Knack in St. Louis, MO on May 21, 1955. John...
Jack Holst
December 4, 2024
Jack Holst, 84, Rockford, passed away on Wednesday, December 4, 2024, surrounded by his family. He was born in Aurora, IL on September 4, 1940, the son of Marvin and Mary Lou (Winn) Holst. He married Sharon (Wienecke) Holst on October 3, 1964, in Loves Park, IL they were married for 60 years.
For 32 years, Jack dedicated himself to a...
Carol J. Hale
December 3, 2024
Carol J. Hale, a wonderful human being whom was loved by all, passed away on December, 3 2024 at the age of 80. Carol’s life began March 3, 1944 to the parents of Harry “Bud” Mary (nee: Walsh) Ostendorf in Chicago’s South Shore Hospital.
She graduated Fenger High School where she loved being a “Titanette.” Carol went to Western Illinois University...
Kerry E. Setter
December 3, 2024
Kerry Elizabeth (Fluder) Setter, 35, of Rockford, passed away in her home on Tuesday, December 3, 2024, with her loving family by her side.
Kerry was born July 22, 1989, in Chicago, Illinois to Jerome and Wendy (Young) Fluder. She grew up in Chicago with her brother, Kevin, and cousin, Erica. She attended St. Therese Catholic School and Walter Payton College...
Angelo Philip Nicolosi
December 3, 2024
Angelo Philip Nicolosi, 74, passed away peacefully on December 3, 2024, at 9:05 p.m. at Javon Bea Mercy Hospital in Rockford, Illinois, surrounded by his loving family.
Born on July 2, 1950, in Rockford, Illinois, Angelo was the beloved husband of Pamela (Koral) Nicolosi and the proud father of four children: Philip (Tricia) Nicolosi, Eli Nicolosi, Cara (Toby) Lask, Rachel (Joel)...
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