June 29, 2019

Ronald W. Stahl, 87, of Rockford, passed away Saturday, June 29, 2019 in his home. Ron was born June 13, 1932 in Chicago, IL, son of Walter and Rita (Hiede) Stahl. He graduated from West High School in Rockford, Class of 1950 and later earned his bachelor’s degree from Rockford College. He served in the U.S. Army from 1952-1954 and...

June 29, 2019

Robert (Bobby) Lee White Jr. was born in Detroit, Michigan on February 20, 1953 to Robert Lee White and Margaret Gertrude. He made his transition on June 29, 2019. At the age of 12 he accepted Christ into his life and was baptized at Second Avenue Baptist church. Bob graduated from Murray Wright High school in 1971 receiving his diploma....

June 27, 2019

Willie T. Simpson, 93, of Rockford, Illinois passed away Thursday, June 27, 2019. He was born September 6, 1925 in Iva, South Carolina, the son of Frank D. and Virgil (Evans) Simpson. Willie proudly served in the United States Army. He married Frances May 27, 1957. He was a Christian man who truly loved Jesus and was a longtime member...

June 26, 2019

Mona S. McHughes, 78, of Rockford, passed away Wednesday, June 26th, 2019, at Progress West Hospital. Born March 18, 1941, in Rockford, Illinois, the daughter of Kenneth and Maude Felvey. Mona graduated class of 1959 from Rockford West HIgh School a proud Girl Scout. She graduated from Rockford Memorial Hospital School of Nursing. Mona married Willard “Mac” McHughes on March...

June 26, 2019

Barbara J. Phillip, 83, of Rockford, IL, passed away Wednesday, June 26, 2019. Barb was born February 23, 1936 in Rockford, IL, daughter of John S. and Helen K. (Czyzewski) Podeszwa. She graduated from Muldoon High School, Class of 1953. Barb later attended Northern Illinois University and earned a B.S. in Education as well as a Master’s of Science in...

June 24, 2019

Carl J. Scalise, passed peacefully in his sleep on Monday, June 24, 2019, surrounded by his loving family. Carl was born on December 1, 1922 in Rockford, Illinois to Carlo Scalise and Rosalia Abbate. He graduated from Central High School in Rockford. He was a loving husband to Martha and devoted father to their five children: Carl, Samuel, Daniel, Roseann,...

June 23, 2019

Julius A. Nemeth, 98, of Rockford, IL passed away Sunday, June 23, 2019. He was born August 23, 1920 in Chicago, IL the son of Julius L. and Elizabeth (Strum) Nemeth. Julius proudly served his country in World War II in the United States Navy. He was a member of the Lighter Than Air Corp, spending time on a blimp...

June 23, 2019

Michael “Woody” Woodring ,71, of Rockford, passed away surrounded by family on June 23, 2019 after a long illness from pulmonary fibrosis. Michael was the son of Troy and Phyllis Woodring that both preceded him in death. He is survived by one sister Karen (Tom) Hutchison of Edmonton Alberta Canada. Michael married and is survived by his wife of 42...

June 22, 2019

June 22, 2019

Bethany L. (Jamieson) Nelson, age 77 died peacefully surrounded by her family on Saturday, June 22, 2019. Beth is survived by her husband of 59 years, David Elmer Nelson; her daughter's Connie (John) Giblin and Teresa (Joe) Buehler; her grandchildren Bill (Katie) Giblin and Erin (Keith) Menge and five great-grandchildren, Brennen, Kera, Ryleigh, Carter and Paisley. She is predeceased by...

June 22, 2019

James "Jim" F. Froemming, 96, of Rockford, passed away June 22, 2019 at Crimson Pointe. Born August 1, 1922 in Marion, IN; the son of Paul G. and Ruth F. (Foster) Froemming. He married Lila D. Washicheck on August 10, 1945 in Milwaukee, WI. Lila preceded Jim in death on February 1, 2005. Jim, a U.S. Airforce Veteran of WWII,...

June 19, 2019

Paul W. Crittenden, 86, of Rockford, IL passed away Wednesday, June 19, 2019. He was born June 13, 1933 in Rockford, the son of Leo and Gertrude (Graf) Crittenden. He married Beverly Holland on October 10, 1964. They met on a hiking club event in Palisades State Park. Paul and Bev enjoyed hiking clubs, astronomy club, and photography club immensely....

June 18, 2019

Joseph R. Hernandez, 20, of Rockford, passed away suddenly at Swedish American Hospital. Born April 30,1999 in Rockford the son of Lori Ingram and Pedro Hernandez. He attended Rockford East Side Church of Christ. He enjoyed fishing, playing basketball and flirting with the girls. Avid sports fan, his favorite teams were the Chicago Bulls, Chicago White Sox, and Green Bay...

June 18, 2019

Dirk C. Webster, 54, of Rockford, IL passed away Tuesday, June 18, 2019. Dirk was born in Urbana, IL on September 29, 1964, son of Charles and Patricia (Cummings) Webster. He graduated from Auburn High School of Rockford, Class of 1982. Dirk was a stage manager in the music industry for most of his life, as well as a semi...

June 17, 2019

Brandon A. Bradle, 48, of Franklin Park, passed away June 17, 2019 in Stillman Valley. Born December 13, 1970 in Rockford; the son of Kent Bradle and Debra Avino. He married Nicole Casavechia on September 11, 2004 in Chicago. A graduate of Stillman Valley High School, Brandon served his country in the U.S. Navy for seven years. He was currently...

June 17, 2019

Loving Wife, Mamma, Nonna & Zia Armida Musa, 91, of Loves Park, died at 3:33 p.m. Monday, June 17, 2019 at St. Anne Center. Born January 26, 1928 in Ferentino, Italy; daughter of Giovanni Battista and Vittoria (Sisti) Giorgi. She lived in the Rockford area for 61 years, having come here from Ferentino. Armida married Pio Musa in Ferentino on...

June 16, 2019

Donald F. Comstock, 91, of Rockford, passed away June 16, 2019 at Javon Bea Hospital. Born September 29, 1927 in Arkansas City, Kansas, the son of Clarence Franklin & Alice Ruth (Knight) Comstock. He attended Rockford West High School. In 1946 he served in the US Navy, in Guam where he survived two hurricanes. He was medically discharged, then later...

June 14, 2019

Georgia “Midge” “Tootie” June (Hess) Bonacorsi, 99, of Rockford, IL, passed away peacefully at Fairhaven Retirement Center on Friday, June 14, 2019, with family at her side. Georgia June Hess was born June 5, 1920, daughter of George and Naomi (Wishard) Hess. She was the 8th of 9 children. Georgia married Charles Bonacorsi on Nov. 28, 1942, and lived with...

June 13, 2019

Terry C. Houghton, 62, of Davis, IL passed away Thursday, June 13, 2019. He was born November 21, 1956 in Rockford, IL, the son of George and Lucille (Dennis) Houghton. Terry graduated from West High School. He went on to work 20+ years as an operations manager with the Rockford Mass Transit District. Terry liked to be active and always...

June 11, 2019

Thomas R. Thompson, 77, of Rockford, IL, passed away Tuesday, June 11, 2019. Thomas was born in Rockford, IL on January 22, 1942, son of Roland and Rose (Currie) Thompson. He graduated from West High School in Rockford. Thomas was employed as a tool and die maker for several companies throughout his life. He loved to drive, fish, watching Chicago...