January 19, 2020

Violet Dillenburg, 96, Rockford went to be with her Lord and Savior on Sunday, January 19, 2020, with her family by her side. She was born September 2, 1923, in Diagonal, Iowa, the daughter of Ora and Clara Reynolds. Violet graduated from Diagonal High School in 1940, and married her high school sweetheart, Donald Dillenburg on July 30, 1942, in...

January 19, 2020

Stanley “Stan” G. Gillenwater, 61, of Rockford, passed away Sunday, January 19, 2020 at OSF S. Anthony Medical. Born March 9, 1958 in Elmhurst, IL, the son of Stanley G. & Joan (Wagner) Gillenwater. Graduated from York Community High School, class of 1976. He then later graduated from Illinois Benedictine College. Married Susan Reilly, in Rockford at Holy Family Church,...

January 19, 2020

John William Lane, 72, passed away peacefully at North Woods Health Centre, Belvidere, Illinois on Sunday, January 19 from multiple medical issues. He was born to Perry William Lane and Eva P. Lane (Starnes) on November 14, 1947 in Rockford, Illinois. He worked as a flooring installer for over thirty years as Lane’s Carpet Service. He was a big Ford...

January 18, 2020

Rosa Solano, 89, of Rockford, Illinois, went to be with the Lord on Saturday January 18, 2020, after a long illness. She passed away peacefully in her home surrounded by her family. Rosa was born September 21, 1930, in Aragona, Sicily, Italy, the daughter of Dionisio and Rosaria Piranio. She immigrated to the United States in 1962, and settled in...

January 17, 2020

Nancy E. Ehrlich, 86, of Rockford, entered eternal life on Friday, January 17, 2020 after a brief illness. Born November 19, 1933, daughter of Raymond and Saima (Lakey) Lindfors. She attended Jackson Grade School, Lincoln and East High School, Class of ’51. Nancy married Max Ehrlich on November 19, 1955 at St. James Catholic Church. She worked at home raising...

January 17, 2020

Valerie J. Sisson, 79, of Marco Island, Florida passed away Friday, January 17, 2020 surrounded by family. She was born July 31, 1940 in Park Ridge, IL. Valerie was a strong willed, fun, outgoing woman. Valerie loved Florida and spending time with her family. Survived by her sons, Gene (Kathy) Sisson and Lance (Lynn) Sisson; grandchildren, Michael (Jennifer) Sisson, Robbie...

January 17, 2020

Michael T. Rotello, 94, Rockford, passed away on Friday, January 17, 2020. His father passed away 51 years ago on the same date in 1969. Michael was born May 5, 1925, son of Vito and Virginia (Gulotta) Rotello in Rockford. He met Jennie Barbata at the age of 17 and they were married 4 years later on October 16, 1946...

January 16, 2020

Robert George Bruski, 91, of Rockford, passed away on January 16, 2020. He was born on February 23, 1928 in Stevens Point, Wisconsin, the son of Joseph and Helen (Cadman) Bruski. He married Beverly Carlson on July 7, 1952. Bob was active with labor and many unions since the age of 7, such as Bake-Rite Bakery, Harley-Davidson, J. L. Case,...

January 15, 2020

Beloved husband, loving dad, and caring grandpa “G-pa” Leonard G. Hunter, 74, of Rockford, went to be with Jesus on January 15, 2020. He was born on September 10, 1945, in Knoxville, TN. Leonard was a devoted son to Ether and Gracie Hunter and a faithful and loving husband to Linda Hunter. They met and fell in love two days...

January 15, 2020

Meribeth Pomaro, 76, of Rockford, IL died on January 15, 2020. She was born in Blue Island, IL September 7, 1943; the daughter of Ray W Williams Jr. and Margaret Fredricksen. Meribeth was the oldest of six girls. They all attended First Evangelical Lutheran School. They then attended and graduated from the Blue Island Community High School. In May 1961...

January 14, 2020

Susan J. Wallick, 77, of Rockford, IL passed away peacefully on Tuesday, January 14, 2020. She was born September 23, 1942 the daughter of Rex and Mary (Hill) Wallick. Susan attended Dixon High School, graduating in 1960. She went on to attend Eureka College before moving to Rockford. Susan worked at JC Penney for over 20 years and then as...

January 14, 2020

William “Bill” J. Lonergan, 91, of Rockford, IL passed away at home on Tuesday, January 14, 2020. He was born February 10, 1928 in Rockford, the son of James and Anne (Johnson) Lonergan. Bill married Cecilia Konetski on July 2, 1955. He graduated from West High School, Class of 1946. Bill served in the U.S. Navy for 2 years. He...

January 14, 2020

Richard D Pomering, 68, passed away on January 14, 2020 surrounded by his loving family. He was born May 22, 1951 in Rockford, Illinois. The son of Darwin and Violet (Tucker) Pomering. A 1969 graduate of Guilford High School, he became a machinist for the majority of his adult life and later retired as a bus driver for Rockford Public...

January 13, 2020

Dawn Denise Williams, 63, Rockford, passed away Monday, January 13, 2020, at Presence St. Anne Center. She was born December 21, 1956, in Rockford, the daughter of Keith and Delrene (Abrahamson) Adrian. She married Bruce Williams in Monroe Center Community Church on April 29, 1989. Dawn enjoyed knitting and crocheting and was a long time member of Monroe Center Community...

January 12, 2020

Howard S. Sand, 95, of Rockford, IL, formerly of Nekoosa, WI, passed away Sunday, January 12, 2020. Howard was born in Mauston, WI on July 27, 1924, son of Stanley and Pearl (Teitz) Sand. He graduated from Mauston High School, Class of 1942. Howard married Charlotte (Andrews) Sand on June 5, 1950 in Wauwatosa, WI. During his career, Howard designed...

January 12, 2020

Mary Ann Morris, 89, of Rockford died Sunday, January 12, 2020. Born December 18, 1930, in Waukegan, Illinois to Howard Leonard and Evaline Martha (Cheney) Holland. She married Roy William Morris, on Dec. 20, 1952, in Waukegan. Mary Ann was a graduate of Lake Forest College, and was a school teacher for 5 years in Lake County before becoming a...

January 12, 2020

Sir Hubert Anthony Studley,93, passed away peacefully on Sunday, January 12, 2020, after a brief illness. Hubert was predeceased by his beloved wife of 45 years Phyllis, his two children Mark Leach and Marcia (Leach) Boggs. Left to cherish his memory, Hubert is survived by his daughter Victoria Leach-Peterson, 6 grandchildren, 13 great grandchildren, several great-great grandchildren, his brother Richard...

January 11, 2020

Mary C. Zych, 100, of Rockford, IL passed away Saturday, January 11, 2020. She was born January 27, 1919 in Rockford, IL the daughter of Joseph and Victoria (Lachowicz) Goral. Mary married her beloved husband, Adam Zych, on August 2, 1947. She worked as an inspector at Rockford Products for over 23 years. Mary was a strong-willed, independent woman. She...

January 10, 2020

Steven A. Mann, 59, of Rockford, passed away on January 10, 2020 after a long battle with cancer. He was born on May 12, 1960 in Rockford, IL to William & Ella (Heuman) Mann. A graduate of Rockford East High School class of 1978 He went on to marry the love of his life Trina Hamand on March 9, 1996....

January 10, 2020