July 12, 2020

Raymond “Ray” M. Erickson, 80, passed away Sunday, July 12, 2020, in his home. He was born October 6, 1939, in Duluth MN, the son of Melvin and Lillian (Overland) Erickson. He married Sharon Layton in 1998. Ray was an inspector for the Northern Pacific Railroad for over 6 years before he became a pilot for Eastern Airlines for 26...

July 11, 2020

Marjorie M. Williams, 88, passed away on July 11, 2020. Born in Lanark, Illinois on November 7, 1931 she was daughter to Russell and Zella (Grove) McIlhattin. A graduate of Lanark High School she was a cheerleader and sang in a trio called “The Dynamic Trio.” She also auditioned and was accepted into the Paradettes which went all around the...

July 11, 2020

Kristine A. Johnson, 76, passed away on July 11, 2020. Born in Rockford, Illinois on March 26, 1944 daughter to Harold and Lucille (Cannova) Johnson. She was a 1962 graduate of East High School. Immediately following she then attended ISU graduating in 1966. She went on directly after school to become a Health and P.E. teacher at LaSalle-Peru High School...

July 11, 2020

Roberta L. Hamel, 67, of Rockford, IL passed away Saturday, July 11, 2020. She was born November 8, 1952 in Rockford, IL the daughter to Leona (Ahmer) and Robert Smith. Roberta attended Hononegah High School class of 1972. She married the love of her life, Gordon Hamel on November 17, 1973. Roberta worked for Clinton Electronics then K-Mart for 15...

July 10, 2020

Dr. Forrest H. Riordan III, 91, Rockford, passed away on July 10, 2020, in his home following a lengthy illness. He was born March 13, 1929, in Philadelphia, PA. He was a veteran serving in the Army. Forrest received his BA degree, his Medical degree, served his internship and his residency in Orthopedic Surgery at Stanford University in California. He...

July 10, 2020

Delano Merlin Rowe died in his sleep in the early morning hours of July 10th, 2020 after a battle with dementia. He will be greeted in the next life by his loving wife, Rosalie, whom he had missed terribly since her passing in 2016. Delano was born on December 25th, 1937 to Carl Merlin Rowe and Beverly (nee Nashold) in...

July 10, 2020

Services are pendingShirley J. Eckman, 96, Savanna, formerly of Rockford, passed away Friday, July 10, 2020, at Big Meadows Nursing Home in Savanna. She was born September 27, 1923, in Rockford, the daughter of George and Florence (Carlson) Greenberg. Shirley married Floyd Eckman in Rockford in 1946. He passed away in Rockford on March 17, 1994. Survived by her son,...

July 10, 2020

Marie V. Cellitti, 67, of Rockford, passed away July 10, 2020 in her home, surrounded by her loving family. Born May 9, 1953 in Rockford, the daughter of Ralph and Jane (Compton) Prenot. She worked Nihan & Martin for many years. Married Greg Cellitti in Rockford on March 3, 1970. Marie enjoyed being outdoors gardening. She loved spending time with...

July 9, 2020

John Stanley Grabowy, 75 of Lake Summerset, Illinois passed on July 9, 2020. Survived by his loving wife, Danna (nee Hirsch), of 46 years. Wonderful father to Rebecca (Tom Dierickx) and Jonathan (Amy) and Grandfather to Sam, Josh, Gabi, John V., and Grace. John was born and raised in Chicago, Illinois, by the late John C. and Stella Grabowy and...

July 7, 2020

July 7, 2020

Raymond C. Kellermann, 81, passed away on July 7, 2020. Born on July 13, 1938 in Detroit MI, he was son of W. Blythe and Jenett (Furniss) Kellermann. A graduate of Bay City Junior College, Ray moved to Rockford, Illinois and joined Centennial United Methodist Church in 1959 where he met the love of his life, Mary Jane Reeves. They...

July 6, 2020

Johnnie L. Thomas, 79, of Rockford, passed away July 6, 2020 at Swedish American Hospital. Born September 27, 1940 in Mount Holly, Ark, the son of Matthew & Tommy (L. (Chitman) Thomas. He own and operated Thomas Auto Polish for many years. Married India Sims, and have been together for over 47 years. He has a passion for cars, and...

July 5, 2020

Evajean Erickson, 89, lifelong Rockford resident, died on Sunday, July 5, 2020. Born September 6, 1930, daughter of John W. and Esther Rounce Fridly. Graduated from West High School in 1949. Married the true love of her life, Wayne G. Erickson on March 23, 1950. Employed earlier in her life as a secretary for Rockford Life Insurance Co. and W.F....

July 4, 2020

Fred Bliss, 84, died suddenly July 4th, 2020. Born September 23rd, 1935 in Rockford, and was raised and lived in Durand, Illinois for many years. Born to Raymond E. and Gladys (Ziegler) Bliss, both deceased. He graduated from Durand High School in 1953. Married Paula (Cascio) Vince in Rockton on October 30th, 1982. A life-time member of NRA, he was...

July 4, 2020

Stephen “Steve” Paul Thorne, 80, of Rockford IL, passed away peacefully at home on Saturday, 4 July 2020. Steve was born on 10 January 1940 in Ottumwa, IA, to James Paul Thorne and Doris Evelyn Rodden Thorne. The family moved to Cedar Rapids, IA, and then to Moline, IL, in his high school years. Steve was active playing football and...

July 3, 2020

Alexander “Alex” S. Heaney, 27, of Machesney Park, IL passed away suddenly Friday, July 3, 2020. He was born January 27, 1993 in Rockford, IL the son to Anthony and Danita (Garner). Alex attended Harlem High School graduating in 2011. He enjoyed BMX bikes, video games and animals, especially cats. He loved Disney World, amusement parks, zoos, and spending time...

July 3, 2020

Wilbert “Bill” LeRoy Kapfer, 90, of Rockford, passed away on Friday, July 3, 2020. Bill was born on March 5, 1930 in Barton, WI, son of Lee and Elsie (Shultz) Kapfer. He married Betty Jean Woodford on September 5, 1949. She passed away in 1990. Bill later married Josephine Quist on October 19, 1991. She passed away in 2009. Bill...

July 3, 2020

Patricia A. (Pat) Lovett died July 3 in Rockford at age 96, due to complications from a fall. Born Patricia Holland in 1923, she grew up on a farm in Milton, Iowa, riding horses, rounding up dairy cattle, and playing basketball and baseball in high school. She graduated from the University of Iowa in 1945 with a degree in English,...

July 3, 2020

June Rose Brophy passed away peacefully on July 3, 2020 at the age of 96. She was born on February 18, 1924 in Escanaba, Michigan, the daughter of Edward and Rose (Nantelle) Olson. She graduated from Escanaba High School. She moved to Rockford after graduation and was employed as a secretary at the Ingersoll Milling Machine Company where she met...

July 1, 2020

Mary A. Graham, 86, of Rockford, passed away peacefully on July 1, 2020. She was born February 14, 1934, the daughter of Raymond and Clara (Watson) James. She married her sweetheart, James D. Graham, on June 14, 1958. She was a passionate teacher, including physical education and business education, and she was a librarian. She held a Master’s Degree from...