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Ellen Rose Gilbert
April 2, 2020
Ellen Rose Gilbert, 14, of Loves Park, passed away April 2, 2020 at Mercy Health Hospital. Born December 20, 2005, in Rockford, the daughter of John M. & Diantha L. (Carroll) Gilbert. Ellen attended St. Bridget Catholic School and was looking forward to be attending Boylan High School. She enjoyed dancing, art, going for walks, playing tennis, soccer, spending time...
Lucille A. Jenkins
April 2, 2020
Lucille Anne Jenkins - Social Worker-73, died due to complications from hip surgery. Time of death was 04-02-2020 12:22 P.M. Her death was unexpected and we have lost a beautiful person. She was born in Streator, Illinois (the oldest of 5 children) and her home town was Minonk, Illinois. She was the daughter of Bud and Mary Lu Goodwin (dec)....
Paul Mitchell Javurek
April 2, 2020
Paul “Paulie" M. Javurek, earned his angel wings on April 2, 2020 after a heroic and valiant 48 year battle with Type 1 diabetes. Born in Sioux Falls, SD on January 3, 1962 , the fifth son of John and Frances (Carbon) Javurek, Paul could always light up a room with his constant wit, charm, empathy for others and his...
Evelyn M. Fleming
March 29, 2020
Evelyn M. Fleming, 82, of Rockford, IL passed away peacefully on Sunday, March 29, 2020 with her husband, son and grandchildren by her side. Evelyn was born April 11, 1937 in Sterling, IL to Charles B. and Gertrude (Ferguson) Fluck. Evelyn grew up and attended school in Lena, Illinois where she graduated from Lena High School in 1955. She went...
Patricia J. Becker
March 29, 2020
Patricia Jean Becker, of Belvidere, formerly of Crystal Lake, passed away Sunday, March 29th in Belvidere, at the age of 82. Patricia was born April 9, 1937 in Chicago, the daughter of Hilmar and Erna Marie (Josephsen) Hansen. She was the loving mother of Linda (the late Sonny) Stromek, Karen (Thom) LaBelle, and Nancy Kay Becker; beloved grandmother of David...
Willene W. Behuniak
March 28, 2020
Willene W. Behuniak, 83, of Belvidere passed away peacefully Saturday, March 28, 2020 at Alpine Fireside Health Care. She was born in Mayfield, KY on December 20, 1936, the third child born to Rupert and Willrea (Renard) Watkins. The family moved to the Detroit, MI area during WWII where Willene completed her formal education. She earned her registered nurse credentials...
Robert C. Aken
March 28, 2020
Robert C. Aken was born to eternal life on March 28, 2020 at the age of 79. Dear brother of Patricia (James) Kempany and loving uncle of Connie (Dennis) Lyon. He is further survived by his aunt, Shirley Haferman, many cousins, and friends. Memorials, if desired, may be made to Shepherd of the Valley Lutheran Church at 2715 South Mulford...
Iris Jean Fort
March 28, 2020
Iris Jean Fort, 57, of Rockford, IL passed away Saturday, March 28, 2020. She was born September 30, 1962 in Rockford, IL the daughter of Herbert and Ora Fort. Iris had a loving spirit and a giant heart. She will be missed by those who knew and loved her. Survived by 4 brothers and 3 sisters. Predeceased by her parents....
Dewey C. Gray
March 27, 2020
Dewey C. Gray, 88, of Rockford, Illinois, passed away March 27, 2020 surrounded by his loving family. He was born in Poteau, Oklahoma on March 20, 1932, the son of Columbus and Ethel Gray. Dewey was united in marriage on May 7, 1955 to Nancy Ciancone at St. James Catholic Church. He worked for Coca-Cola Bottling Company, then spent many...
Paula J. Capriola
March 26, 2020
Paula J. Capriola, 71, of Rockford, IL passed away Thursday, March 26, 2020. She was born July 5, 1948 in Janesville, WI the daughter of Paul and Jean (Clevenger) Brawner. Paula attended Janesville Craig High School, she went on to Rock Valley College and Northern Illinois University. Paula married Carmen Capriola in 1979. She worked for many years as an...
Richard Vuttera
March 25, 2020
Richard L. Vuttera, 70, of Roscoe, passed away March 25, 2020 at Swedish American Hospital, surrounded by his loving family. Born October 22, 1949 in Rockford, the son of Luke & Rose (Gulotta) Vuttera. He graduated from Boylan High School, class of 1968. Served in the U.S. Army during Vietnam stationed in Germany as a Private First Class heavy artillery...
Mary Cosmini
March 24, 2020
MARY COSIMINI, 83, beloved wife of the late Al Cosimini, left this world the evening of March 24, 2020, at the Javon Bea Hospital-Riverside. After back surgery March 18th and subsequently developing pneumonia, Mary bravely battled alone, unable to receive visitors due to the current pandemic crisis. On what was to be her last day on this earth, Mary and...
Wendy Jo Thompson
March 23, 2020
Wendy Jo Thompson, 53, passed away at home surrounded by her loving family on March 23, 2020. Born in Rockford on December 21, 1966 she was a daughter to Jack and Jeanette (Peterson) Thompson. She was also a 1985 graduate of Harlem High School. Wendy enjoyed spending time with her siblings when they were younger playing card games, sketching, crocheting,...
Dolores F. Webster
March 23, 2020
Dolores F. Webster, 91, of Rockford, passed away peacefully at home on March 23, 2020. She was born December 3, 1928 in Rockford, IL, daughter of Augustin and Hermelinda (Raya) Rivera. Dolores graduated from West High School, Class of 1948. She married Donald L. Webster in Rockford on May 26, 1956. Dolores was employed with Pierce Packaging for 25 years....
Edith Redler
March 22, 2020
Edith E. Redler, 96, of Rockford, passed away March 22, 2020 at River Bluff Nursing Home. Born July 10, 1923, in Rockford, the daughter of John and Palma (Paluzzi) Liberatori. Married Carl J. Redler in Atlantic City, NJ on August 6, 1942. She worked at the Skyroom Restaurant, at the Rockford Airport for 25 years. Member of St. Edwards Catholic...
Valerie E. Pixler
March 20, 2020
Valerie (Val) Colby Pixler died peacefully on 03/20/2020. Born January 1, 1938 in Loves Park, IL. Daughter of Virgil and Violet Colby. Married in Belvidere, IL in 1955 to the love of her life, Jerry. Graduated from Harlem Schools, and attended Rock Valley College. Worked as an elementary secretary in the Harlem School District. Survived by her loving husband, Jerry,...
Amy L. Schwartz
March 19, 2020
Amy Louise Schwartz, 55, of Rockford, IL, passed away unexpectedly on Thursday, March 19, 2020 at Kindred Hospital, Sycamore, IL. She was born October 25, 1964 in Oak Park, IL. Amy will be deeply missed by her family and friends. She was known for her infectious smile and love for people as she reached many people throughout her time on...
My'Onna Desha Caldwell
March 19, 2020
My’Onna Desha Caldwell, age two, passed away on March 19, 2020. Born April 24, 2018, daughter of Amber Bradley and Marquise Caldwell, also raised by Michael King. She was a small person with a big personality. She was strong willed, independent and always happy. She loved music but her favorite song was Baby Shark of which she loved to make...
Andrew Benson
March 16, 2020
Andrew Benson, 31, of Plainfield, IL passed away Monday, March 16, 2020. He was born February 26, 1989 in Rockford, IL the son of Julie A. Benson. Andrew was the owner of CenterPoint Contracting, a business he established in 2019. He took tremendous pride in his work and was a selfless man. Andrew enjoyed going to the lake, fishing and...
Sally Wicker
March 16, 2020
Sally Wicker, 72, passed away on March 16th. She was married to the love of her life, Larry Wicker and shared 54 years of marriage together. Sally was born in St. Louis, MO and raised in Fontaine, Arkansas. She is the daughter of Juanita Pillow and graduated from Greene County Tech High School. She was retired from Kohl’s Department Store....
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