November 15, 2019

Clara B. Koblesky, 83, of Rockford, IL passed away peacefully Friday, November 15, 2019. She was born November 19, 1935 in Harvey, IL the daughter of Charles and Clersa (Sorrel) Brandon. Clara married the love of her life, Robert Koblesky on September 7, 1957. She was a wonderful mother to her 4 children. Clara was a homemaker and community volunteer....

November 14, 2019

Vicharn Younvanich, 72, of Rockford, passed away Thursday, November 14, 2019. Born on July 20, 1947, in Thailand, the son of Yong and Lun Younvanich. Vicharn earned a Bachelor’s Degree in Industrial Engineering from Truman State University. He worked as a Programming Engineer and retired from Camcar Textron, retiring in 2008. Vicharn was a member of Ratanaram Buddhist Temple and...

November 14, 2019

Carol M. Letsinger, 86, of Rockford, IL passed away Thursday, November 14, 2019. She was born August 1, 1933 in Freeport, IL the daughter to Walter and Lauretta (Redanz) Kitchen. Carol attended Freeport High School graduating in 1951. She married the love of her life, Donald Letsinger on July 22, 1954. Carol worked for the Milwaukee Cheese Company and Barber...

November 13, 2019

Carlo Joseph Tuminaro, Sr. Born in Amite, LA, October 8th, 1934. Passed away in Rockford, IL, November 13th, 2019. Our father, Carl, lived 85 years, 4 days, 13 hours and 15 minutes until his body could no longer support him. He passed knowing he was surrounded by the family he loved and who loved him. Carl shared 53 years of...

November 12, 2019

Darwin E. Johnson, 80, of Cherry Valley, passed away November 12, 2019 at OSF Saint Anthony Medical Center. Born December 6, 1938 in Rockford; the son of Gunnard Nils and Ethel (Kerrison) Johnson. He married Mary Ann Nelson on November 23, 1977 in Rockford. A graduate of East High School; Darwin retired as Layout Draftsman from Twin Disc Inc. in...

November 11, 2019

Christa Marie Barton, 69, of Winnebago passed away Monday, November 11, 2019. Born April 8, 1950, in Columbia, MO, the daughter of Paul H. and Erna (Speicher) Chaney. Christa was a graduate of Geneseo High School, earned her Bachelor’s Degree from ISU, and later earned a Master’s Degree from NIU. She married James “Jim” Barton on November 30, 1974 at...

November 10, 2019

Raymond G. Cain, 84, of Rockford, IL, passed away Sunday, November 10, 2019. Ray was born in Nokomis, IL on May 11, 1935, son of Ida (Howell) and William Cain. He attended and graduated Leaf River School in 1953. Ray married Shirley Buhs in 1956 and they had 6 children together. He later married Patsy Chambers. She passed away in...

November 9, 2019

Lena L. Lewis, 88, of Rockford passed away Sunday, November 9, 2019 at OSF St. Anthony Medical Center. She was born October 22, 1931 in Saulsville, WV the daughter of Rev. James & Ada (Pendry) Bower. Lena married the love of her life, Willie Lewis. She worked as a beautician from the mid 1960’s until retiring in the 90’s. She...

November 9, 2019

Phyllis Darlene (Spencer) Edwards, 88, of Rockford, passed away on November 9, 2019 with her daughters by her side at St. Anne Center. Born June 10, 1931 in Freeport, IL, she was the daughter of Helen (Alvin) Hammond and Meryl Spencer. She graduated from Mt. Carroll High School in 1949. She married James Edwards June 23, 1949. He predeceased her...

November 7, 2019

Dick C. Rever, 74, of Machesney Park, IL, passed away Thursday, November 7, 2019. Dick was born October 28, 1945 in Rockford, IL, son of George F. “Dutch” and Ruth E. “Dee” (Whitlock) Rever. He married Shirley Zastrow on October 2, 1965 in Rockford. Dick was an assistant parts manager at Fran Kral Lincoln Mercury for 30 years. He also...

November 6, 2019

Victor peacefully went to be with his Lord in his home on Nov. 6, 2019, surrounded by loved ones. Born January 8, 1930, in Lippa, Poland; son of German parents, Emil and Erna Rossol. He emigrated to America in 1952 and worked for a farmer in Arkansas before he relocated to Rockford, Illinois. After this he worked to bring his...

November 6, 2019

Stefanie J Picavet, 56, of Rockford, passed away in her home on November 6, 2019. Born November 15, 1962 in Vincennes, IN, the daughter of Jerry & Sally (Bryden) Weaver. Graduated from Jefferson High School. Married Steven Picavet in Rockford, on December 26, 1986. She worked for Swedish American Hospital for many years. Stefanie was so proud of her kids...

November 6, 2019

Jeffrey Louis Hoglund, 45, passed November 6, 2019. He was born May 29, 1974, in Rockford, where he was a lifelong resident. Jeff was a beloved husband to Chris Paul Hoglund; son to Bunny Leggero Hoglund and Dale (Bonnie) Hoglund; brother to Joel Hoglund; stepfather to Jamie (Mark) Mangels and Jennifer (Mark) Kalousek; Papa to Cora and Claire Mangels and...

November 5, 2019

Theresia Lavaliere, 90, of Rockford, passed away on November 5, 2019. She was born in Burglengenfeld, Germany on September 25, 1929. Theresia emigrated from Germany to the United States in 1957. She worked as a talented seamstress for many years, while raising her children. She later worked for Atwood Mobile Products and retired from there. Theresia married William Lavaliere in...

November 5, 2019

November 5, 2019

Chester J. Fedor, 96, of Rockford, passed away November 5, 2019 at OSF Medical Center. Born July 23, 1923 in Cicero, IL, the son of Antonin Fedorowicz & Bernice Laskowska. He served in the US Navy during WWII in the Pacific Theater. Married his loving wife, Julie E. Delanty in Cicero, IL on June 23, 1956. Member of St. Rita...

November 4, 2019

Coila A. Davis, 72, of Rockford, IL passed away Monday, November 4, 2019. She was born April 28, 1947, in Oconomowoc, Wisconsin the daughter to Rolland and Annette (Meyer) Brown. Coila grew up 4 miles from Lake Delton, WI across from the Frank Lloyd Wright Cottage on Mirror Lake where she enjoyed exploring the surrounding nature, canoeing and ice skating....

November 4, 2019

Avis L. Stasica 97, of Rockford passed away peacefully on November 4, 2019. She was born December 4, 1921 in Dixon, IL to Guy and Edna (Kliessle) Ankeny. Avis was united in marriage to Emil F. Stasica on August 4, 1951. He preceded her in death on February 4, 1989. In her younger years, she worked and modeled for Weise...

November 4, 2019

Steven “Steve” Michael Miles, 42, Belvidere, passed away Monday, November 4, 2019, at the University Hospital in Chicago following a lengthy illness. He was born July 1, 1977, in Rockford, the son of Michael and Debra (Glovier) Miles. Steve was a graduate of Rockford Auburn High School class of 1995. He married Traci Reh in Belvidere on October 1, 2014....

November 3, 2019

Douglas “Doug” James Campbell, 58, Rockford, passed away Sunday, November 3, 2019. He was born with his twin brother, Scott, December 28, 1960, to Stanley and Charlene “Sherry” (Stocker) Campbell. He was a member of City First Church and was active in the Celebrate Recovery group at Heartland Community Church. Doug enjoyed playing his guitar, fishing, playing tennis, and especially...