March 5, 2020

Matthew (Matt) John Erb, 49, Rockford, passed away peacefully on March 5, 2020, taking with him the love of all his family. Matt was born on January 15, 1971, in Cleveland, Ohio to Roger and Joyce (Muldowney) Erb. He moved to Rockford, Illinois in 1974 where he remained a lifelong resident. On June 17, 2000, he married Pamela Borgens in...

March 5, 2020

Marguerite Francis ‘Sally’ LaMonica , 91, of Rockford passed away Mar 5th, 2020 surrounded by her loving family. Born in Chicago November 5th, 1928, daughter of Douglas & Marguerite Dorothy Hess. Sally graduated Austin High School in 1945. Sally married the love of her life, Mike LaMonica on July 2nd, 1949 in Chicago. Sally’s life took her from Chicago, IL,...

March 5, 2020

Pamela Kay Smith, 58, of Rockford, IL passed away Thursday, March 5th, 2020. Born in Rockford, IL to Isaiah and Juanita (Turman) Richardson, Pam leaves behind her husband of 40 years, Dennis Smith, her daughter LaTonya Smith, and her son Dennis Smith Jr. Pam served the community for over 20 years as a full-time volunteer minister, and was known for...

March 5, 2020

Dr. / Col. Robert D. Restuccia, 75, of Rockford, IL passed away Thursday, March 5, 2020. Born November 13, 1944 in Trenton, New Jersey; the son of Peter and Adeline (Maruca) Restuccia. Robert attended Trenton Catholic Boys High School, class of 1962. He was a graduate of Lehigh University in 1966 then continued as a graduate student at Rutgers University...

March 5, 2020

Paula M. Samerdyke, 79, of Rockford passed away March 5, 2020 at OSF St. Anthony Hospital. Born April 6, 1940 in Cleveland, OH, the daughter of John & Mary (Major) Steber. Graduated with her BSN from St. John’s University in Cleveland. Married her loving husband, Bertram “Bert” P. Samerdyke on June 22, 1963. A faithful member of Holy Family Catholic...

March 4, 2020

Jerry D. Drake, 83, of Rockford, IL went peacefully home after a short battle with cancer Wednesday, March 4, 2020. He was born September 3, 1936 in Rockford, IL the son of Walter D. and Mary E. (McReynolds) Drake. Jerry attended East High School, class of 1954. He proudly served his country in the United States Air Force. He married...

March 4, 2020

Brian Cleveland, 64, died in his home March 4, 2020. Brian was the comeback kid when it came to the challenges his body threw at him. At 18 he proved wrong the doctors and even his minister at the time who said he would never walk again. Brian stood proud and strong for years beyond their “edicts”. Sadly, this time...

March 3, 2020

Betty Katherine Pilbin, 93, passed away surrounded by her loving family on March 3, 2020. Born April 7, 1926 in Rockford, she was the daughter of Ole and Edith (Anderson) Vogen. A graduate of West High School, Betty went on to be an RN through Swedish American Hospital and was a scrub nurse under Dr. McPherson. She married the love...

March 3, 2020

James A. Tracy, 96, of Rockford, died March 3, 2020 at his home surrounded by family. Born on June 18, 1923 in Kewanee, Illinois, to Glenn K. and Clara (Searles) Tracy. He grew up in Geneseo, Illinois. Served in the U.S. Navy during WWII. Married his high school sweetheart, Wilma Amelia Loenser, on July 1, 1944. Graduated from the University...

March 2, 2020

Richard (Dick) P. McNally, 84, of Rockford, Illinois, passed away peacefully at home March 2, 2020, surrounded by his loving family. Born in Janesville, Wisconsin, July 8, 1935, the son of Paul A. and Eva (Marx) McNally. Richard graduated from St. Francis High School in Milwaukee and attended Marquette University. On June 15, 1957, Richard was united in marriage to...

March 2, 2020

Thomas Patrick Noble, 63, of Battle Creek, Michigan, formerly of Rockford IL, passed away on Monday, March 2, 2020. He was born on June 29, 1956, the son of Michael Lawrence Noble and Dorothy Rose (Ferraro) Noble. Tom worked at Ingersoll Cutting Tools for over 30 years. Tom is survived by his mother, Dorothy; two sons, Christopher (Samantha) Noble, Michael...

March 2, 2020

Bounmy Phouvieng, 84, of Rockford, passed away Monday, March 2, 2020 in OSF St. Anthony Hospital at 2:58am, surrounded by her family. Born May 1, 1935 in Pakse Laos, the daughter of Fa and Pun. Married Yeung Kai (aka Khamsouk Phouvieng) in 1955. They moved to Rockford in 1981 and raised their four children. She enjoyed cooking, being involved in...

March 2, 2020

Mr. Thomas Edward Tiesman, age 92, passed away Monday, March 2nd, 2020. Thomas was born November 17, 1927 to the late Clause and Hilda Tiesman. He was one of 10 siblings. He was a proud graduate of the Illinois School for the Deaf in Jacksonville, in 1947. Thomas was a kind spirited, loving husband, father and friend to all. He...

February 27, 2020

Brandon W. Vinje, 26, of Rockford, IL passed away Thursday, February 27, 2020. Born May 15, 1993 in Rockford, IL the son of Kip and Bonnie (Bushelle) Vinje. Graduate of Boylan Catholic High School, class of 2011. Brandon worked as a mechanic for the Rockford Park District. He loved and adored his daughter Stella. Survived by his daughter, Stella; sister,...

February 27, 2020

Pamela A. Larson, 75, of Rockford, IL passed away peacefully at home surrounded by family Thursday, February 27, 2020 after a short battle with cancer. Born August 19, 1944 in Rockford, IL the daughter of Stan and Ann (Burtch) Osberg. Graduate of East High School, class of 1962 where she was president of Junior Achievement. She married David B. Larson...

February 26, 2020

Alfred “Al” John Latino, 83, passed away on Wednesday, February 26, 2020 in his home. Al was born in Rockford, IL on September 10, 1936, son of Lawrence and Jennie (Correnti) Latino. He married Micki (Haley) Latino on April 1, 1966. Al was a member of the St. Ambrosio and Lombardi Societies as well as the Verdi Club. He enjoyed...

February 23, 2020

February 23, 2020

Eileen Grace Bachrodt Frazier Bates, 98, passed away Sunday, February 23, 2020. She was born on June 26, 1921 in Lovilia, Iowa, the daughter of Louis and Loretta (Hurley) Bachrodt. Showing great talent as a musician, she had dreams of being a concert pianist after she graduated from St. Joseph’s Academy, Des Moines, Iowa in 1938. However, the Great Depression...

February 23, 2020

John Dal Santo, 98, went to be with his bride on February 23, 2020, their 74th wedding anniversary. John was born on April 27, 1921 in Caltrano, Italy to Abraham and Catherine (Matteazzi) Dal Santo. He was a 1940 graduate of Rockford Central High School. He served in the United States Air Force for 22 months. John married Ann Piai,...

February 22, 2020

Melinda A. Stanley, 58, of Rockford, passed away February 22, 2020. Born October 14, 1961 in Honolulu, HI, the daughter of Victor and Mary Joan (Leary) Graduated from West High School, class of 1980. Lindy, as she was known to friends and family, was a fan of Broadway musicals, playing video and board games and fountain Pepsi. She loved working...