April 28, 2020

Donald Aloysius Kuczynski, 87, passed away in his home on April 28, 2020. Born in Wiota, Wisconsin on February 1st, 1933 he was son to Aloysius and Josephine (Paige) Kuczynski. Donald spent most of his life in the Winnebago and Rockford area. He was a 1951 graduate of Winnebago High School where he was a player on their very first...

April 27, 2020

Shirley A. Diehl, 70, of Rockford, IL passed away Monday, April 27, 2020 in her home with her family by her side. She was born October 1, 1949 in Rockford, IL the daughter to Robert and Esther (Asche) Englehart. Shirley married the love of her life, Ron Diehl on October 7, 1967. They remained constant companions for over 51 years....

April 27, 2020

Frederico C. (Taylor) Miller, 45, of Rockford, passed away April 27, 2020. He was born on November 8, 1974, in Little Rock, Arkansas to Kenneth Sutton and Lillie Mae Taylor. Frederico was baptized at the African Methodist Church in Maywood, IL, and attended St. Anthony, Berean and Silver Hill churches in Rockford. He worked as a tow truck driver, store...

April 24, 2020

Eugene F. Gatchel Sr., age 84, passed away peacefully at home surrounded by his family on Friday, April 24, 2020. Gene resided in Peru, Illinois for the last nine years and previously lived in Roscoe, Illinois for thirty-five years. Eugene Francis Gatchel was born on February 21, 1936 in Dixon, Illinois to the late John and Marie (Vincent) Gatchel. He...

April 23, 2020

Leo A. Lynch 1926 - 2020. Leo A. Lynch went to be with our Lord and Savior on April 23, 2020, at the age of 93, surrounded by his family and their love for him. He was born November 22, 1926 in Lowell, Massachusetts to Leo A. Sr. and Grace Marian (Kennedy) Lynch, and was the oldest of four children....

April 23, 2020

Lillian E. Hanson, 93, passed away Thursday April 23, 2020 in Swedish American Hospital due to complications from a fall. She was born March 5th, 1927, daughter of Anthony and Margaret (Matalovich) Remencius. Lillian attended Muldoon High School and graduated in 1945. She married the love of her life, Chester Hanson on April 23, 1949 in Rockford and had their...

April 20, 2020

Julie M. Kozak, 61, of Rockford passed away on Monday, April 20, 2020 in her home surrounded by family due to complications of Parkinson’s Disease. Julie was born on September 10, 1958 in Springfield, MO, the daughter of Billy Gene and Janie Lou (Owen) Munhollon. She married James Kozak on January 26, 2005 in Rockford, Illinois. Julie spent her working...

April 20, 2020

Shirley A. Gorbet, 85, of Rockford, passed away April 20, 2020. Born September 25, 1934 in Chicago, IL, the daughter of Patrick & Josephine (Driscoll) O’Malley. She own and operated Bailey Services with her companion Bill Bailey for may years. Member of St. Rita Catholic Church. She enjoyed traveling with Bill. Her greatest joy in life was her family, especially...

April 20, 2020

Donna “Daisy” Rose (Bennett) Ruthe, 89, of Rockford, IL passed away peacefully in her home with family April 20, 2020 at Wesley Willows Kirk’s Place, Rockford IL. Donna was born on a farm in Wysox Township near Milledgeville IL, moved to Polo IL graduating from Polo Community High School in 1948, married C. Eugene Ruthe in 1949, lived on a...

April 19, 2020

Tim R. Berggren, 62, of Rockford, IL passed away Sunday, April 19, 2020. He was born May 24, 1957 in Rockford, IL the son to Gösta “Benny” and Jean (Klein) Berggren. Tim attended Rockford East High School. He worked as a carpenter until he retired. Tim had a love for the arts and music. He was a talented musician playing...

April 18, 2020

Roger A. Benjamin, 89, of Rockford, passed away April 18, 2020 at Crimson Pointe. Born November 9, 1930 in Rockford, the son of Earl F. & Agnes M. (Jerusal) Benjamin. Graduated from Rockford East High School class of 1949. He served four years in the US Navy during the Korean War. After discharge, went on to college on the GI...

April 17, 2020

Stewart “Stu” W. Cruden, 45, of Rockford, passed away April 17, 2020 in his home. Born May 4, 1974 in Rockford, the son of Donald W. & Loretta “Lory” A. (Grotto) Cruden. Graduated from Rockford East High School, class of 1992. He attended Augustana College. Stu joined a band in his early years, then worked as a barista, later work...

April 15, 2020

Charles “Chris” Salamone, 68, Cherry Valley, died on Wednesday, April 15, 2020 in his home. Born December 25, 1951 in Rockford, son of Samuel E. Salamone and Jennifer R. Mastrangeli-Heaslip. Graduated from East High School in 1969. Married Judith Quinn on November 26, 1983 at Holy Family Cathedral. Chris was a kind, energetic man who loved his life and being...

April 15, 2020

Thomas F. Timmer, 74, of Rockford, IL, passed away on Wednesday, April 15, 2020. Tom was born in Rockford, IL on August 29, 1945, son of Nicholas and Mary Catherine (Featherston) Timmer. He graduated from Auburn High School, Class of 1963. Tom proudly served our country in the United States Army. He married Terry (Mitchell) Timmer in Rockford on May...

April 15, 2020

On November 13, 1995, the most beautiful girl, mind, body and soul, was born in Rockford, IL to Susan Winterbauer and Edward Light. Eliana Marie Winterbauer-Light, called "Mary" by her family, was their pride, and she was their joy. She was senselessly killed in a motor vehicle accident on April 15th. Eliana was brilliant. In her academic career at Boylan...

April 14, 2020

April 14, 2020

Annette F. Attardo, 81, nurse, wife, mother and nana, passed away on April 14, 2020. Born February 8, 1939 in Rockford, Illinois daughter to Leonard and Anne (Domino) Ginestra. A 1956 graduate of Bishop Muldoon High School she went on to graduate from St. Charles Hospital School of Nursing in 1959 to become a Registered Nurse. In the process of...

April 14, 2020

Brendon Gerald Kundo, 37, of Chicago, formerly of Rockford, passed away April 14, 2020. He was born on August 12, 1982, in Rockford, IL, the son of Gerald and Kathleen (Wille) Kundo. Brendon was raised in the Lutheran faith at Shepherd of the Valley Lutheran Church. His boys have many fond memories of trips to Magic Waters with him. Brendon...

April 13, 2020

Alan Charles Gray, 72, “left the party early” after a short illness on Monday April 13, 2020. He died in his home with his wife Marybeth and their dog Annie by his side. Al had lived in Fontana, Wisconsin coming here from Rockford, Illinois. Al was born December 10, 1947 in Janesville, Wisconsin to Harry and Harriet (Brooks) Gray. He...

April 13, 2020

Karl E. Gustafson, age 88, of Rockford, passed away on April 13, 2020. He was born on October 4, 1931, son of Einar and Ester (Johnson) Gustafson. Karl graduated from East High School in 1949. He went on to work various places throughout his life, including Ingersoll Milling and Alpine Fireside, but what gave him the most pleasure was being...