August 26, 2019

Charles Graham, 66, Rockford, passed away Monday, August 26, 2019, in Mercy Hospital on Riverside. He was born December 23, 1952 in Forrest City, Arkansas; the son of James and Lullela (Harris) Graham. Charles worked as an electrical quality control Inspector at the Chrysler Corporation in Belvidere before retiring. Survived by his daughters, Tanya Graham, Wynette Graham, Charlene (Josie) Graham...

August 24, 2019

On August 24 Burnt Store Marina lost probably its oldest resident at 104 years 5 months. It was Marie Plumb, Sharon Monge’s Mom as well as an honorary Mom to many of us around here. Born 3-22-15 and died very peacefully on 8-24-19 at Bill & Sharon’s house. She married John E. Plumb on 6-6-36 at the “Little Brown Church”...

August 22, 2019

Gavin C. Harvey Jr., 87, lifelong resident of Rockford passed away Thursday, August 22, 2019. Born March 28, 1932, in Rockford, the son of Gavin C. and Signa (Tjemsland) Harvey. Gavin was a graduate of West High School. He married Barbara “Barb” M. Johnson on January 12, 1951 in Roscoe. Survived by his children, Scott (Laurie) Harvey and Cyndy Perez;...

August 21, 2019

Wendy M. Adams, 54, of Rockford, IL passed away Wednesday, August 21, 2019. She was born January 11, 1965 in Rockford, IL the daughter to Russell and Marcia (Beck) Adams. Wendy was a graduate of Stillman Valley High School class of 1983. She worked for many years as a patient care technician with Swedish American Health System. Wendy was a...

August 20, 2019

Gloria Jean Winters, 75, of South Beloit, IL passed away due to Alzheimer’s disease at PA Peterson at the Citadel on August 20, 2019. She was born August 28, 1943 in Rockford, IL the daughter to Roger and Mary (Holmes) Renton. Gloria married the love of her life, Albert “Butch” Winters on September 12, 1964, and were married over 54...

August 19, 2019

Natalya Marie Guzman Crane, Rockford, was born into heaven on Monday, August 19, 2019, at SwedishAmerican Hospital. She is the daughter of Rosalia Marie Guzman and Jeremy Gerald Crane. Survived by her parents; her maternal grandparents, Rachel and Miguel Guzman,Sr.; her paternal grandmother, Lynette Crane; her paternal great-grandparents, Gerald (Donna) Crane, her paternal grandmother, Vicky Van Houten; her aunts and...

August 18, 2019

Debra L. Holliman, 65, of Rockford, IL, passed away Sunday, August 18, 2019. Debra was born in Rockford, IL on March 24, 1954, daughter of James and Annalee (Addington) Brazelton. After 33 years of being a CNA, she then opened her home up to being a daycare provider, caring for many children, which she loved most in life. Debra was...

August 18, 2019

Noudnoi Noi Phothiboupha, 56, of Harrisonburg, VA, formerly of Rockford, passed away August 18, 2019 in her home. Born February 7, 1963 in Louang Namtha, Laos; daughter of Phoumy and Keo (Santisouk) Phoumy Phothiboupha. She was a former member of the Lao Evangelical Free Church and owner of the Nail Spa in Harrisonburg, VA. Noudnoi immigrated to the U.S. from...

August 18, 2019

Benny J. Nuccio, 82, of Rockford, passed away August 18, 2019 at Rosewood Care Center. Born August 8, 1937, in Rockford, the son of Charlie & Ida (LaMarca) Nuccio. Married Nancy Ferraro in Rockford on November 30, 1963. Benny worked in food sales for many years. Benny started out coaching his son with little league baseball, which later led him...

August 17, 2019

James E. Jaworowski, 77, of Rockford, passed away August 17, 2019 at Mercy Health Hospital after a long illness. Born September 21, 1941, in Rockford, the son of Antone & Ruth (Eschen) Jaworowski. Served in the US Navy. Married Vivian Spangler in Rockford on February 20, 1965. Jim was an Iron Worker with Local 498 for over 30 years, retiring...

August 17, 2019

Sandra J. Catron, 64, of Rockford, passed away Saturday, August 17, 2019. Born July 1, 1955 in Rockford; daughter of William Albert and Joanne Patricia (Tallman) Catron. A member of St. Bernadette Church, she attended the School of Hope, Page Park School, Barbara Olson Center of Hope and Malcom Eaton Enterprises. She enjoyed coloring, listening to music and flipping cards....

August 15, 2019

Irene L. Coon, 86, of Rockford, passed away Thursday, August 15, 2019 at OSF St. Anthony Medical Center. Born July 7, 1933 in Buffalo, NY; the daughter of Raymond and Lucile (Christoffersen) Clarke. She married Robert E. Coon on October 27, 1951 in Mount Carroll. A faithful member of East Kingdom Hall of Jehovah's Witnesses and a hair stylist for...

August 15, 2019

Eleanor A. Vascellaro, 88, of Rockford, passed away August 15, 2019 at Independence Village. Born July 15, 1931 in Ottawa, IL, the daughter of Oren “Brick” & Pauline (Patterson) Rising. She graduated from Ottawa Township High School, class of 1949. She graduated from Northern Illinois University with a degree in elementary education in 1953. After graduation she took a teaching...

August 15, 2019

Sidney A. Freeland, 23, of Poplar Grove died August 15, 2019. Born June 22, 1996 in Rockford; the son of Todd and Debra (Haas) Freeland. A graduate of East High School, Sidney was NIC 10 All Conference in swimming and received the Austin Rux Memorial Award for Sportsmanship. He also graduated from Rochester Institute of Technology, National Technical Institute for...

August 13, 2019

Daniel E. Steeves, 65, of Rockford, IL, passed away Tuesday, August 13, 2019. Dan was born in Chicago, IL on November 20, 1953, son of Austin and Anna (Mayberry) Steeves. He attended T.F. North High School in Calumet City, IL and was a Union Commercial Carpenter in Chicago for over 30 years. Dan enjoyed golfing, swimming, and was an avid...

August 13, 2019

Jerry Wayne Flowers, 75, Rockford, passed away Tuesday, August 13, 2019, at Nelson Debes Nursing Home. He was born August 27, 1943, in Sherman, TX; son of Waymon and Doralee (Bracey) Flowers. He was a veteran of the United States Navy, serving on the USS Rigel from 1960 -1965. Jerry has no known surviving relatives. All of those who knew...

August 10, 2019

Mildred “Millie” E. Long, 98, passed away August 10, 2019. Born June 2nd, 1921 in Neponset, IL, daughter of Karl and Nellie (Scott) Scaife. Graduated from Neponset High School and attended business schools in Davenport, IA and Rockford, IL. She was a member of the Bureau County Farm Bureau. Millie worked at Atwood Mobile Production for 13 years. She married...

August 6, 2019

Valentine “John” Chevchuc, 73, of Rockford, passed away August 6, 2019 at OSF St. Anthony Medical Center. Born December 18, 1945 in Regensburg, Germany; the son of Dimitry and Vera (Kolush) Chevchuc. He married Carol Strauss on December 26, 1975 in Rockton. A graduate of Auburn High School, John retired from Cellusuede Products, Inc. after 35 years of employment as...

August 6, 2019

August 4, 2019

James “Jim” R. Krein, 76 of Rockford, passed away Sunday, August 4, 2019. He was born in Gary, IN on March 10, 1943, the son of Robert and Willomine (Gross) Krein. Jim married Margaret Ann Guarino on October 2, 1965 in Rockford. He was a teacher in the Rockford Public School District for over thirty-three years. Jim was a member...