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Local obituaries for the Rockford, IL area

Teri Sue Vincent

Teri Sue Vincent

Nov 3, 2023

Teri Sue Vincent died peacefully Friday night, the 3rd of November. 

Teri was born in Rockford, Illinois in 1954, the daughter of Eugene and Lola Gustafson of Rockford. She had two siblings, Tana and Tracey, and grew up in a happy household. She attended Rockford Public Schools and graduated from Rockford East High School in 1972, where she was ranked...

Bu Bo

Bu Bo

Nov 2, 2023

Bu Bo passed away on November 2, 2023. She was born on June 13, 1948 in Burma. 

A public visitation will be on Tuesday, November 7, 2023 from 10:00 - 11:00 a.m. with a funeral service to follow at 11:00 a.m. at Fitzgerald Funeral Home & Crematory, 1860 S. Mulford Road Rockford, IL 61108. Burial will follow in Arlington Memorial...

Betty Daumitz

Betty Daumitz

Nov 1, 2023

Betty Daumitz, 90, of Rockford, passed away on November 1, 2023. She was born on January 31, 1933, the daughter of Theodore and Pauline. 

Services for Betty are private. 

Darrell E. Kolthoff Sr.

Darrell E. Kolthoff Sr.

Oct 31, 2023

Darrell Eugene Kolthoff Sr., 74, of Rockford, passed away on October 31, 2023. He was born on June 6, 1949, the son of William E. and Norma J. (Hybarger) Kolthoff. He married Nancy Rossato on September 7, 1968, in Rockford. Darrell worked many jobs, including the Rockford Register Star, a realtor, and driving for UPS for 26 years. He was...

Donald "Joe" Grubb

Donald "Joe" Grubb

Oct 30, 2023

Donald “Joe” Grubb, 58, of Machesney Park, passed away on October 30, 2023. He was born on January 8, 1965, in Sterling, IL, the son of Gordon and Hazel (Behnke) Grubb. He graduated from Boylan High School, class of 1983. He married Sally Richter on September 4, 2010, at the Venetian Club in Rockford. Joe was a volunteer firefighter for...

Dr. Philip Robert Schalow Dc Dccjp

Dr. Philip Robert Schalow Dc Dccjp

Oct 30, 2023

Dr. Philip Robert Schalow, DC, DCCJP, age 67, Rockford, Baptized child of God, passed away on Monday, October 30, 2023. He was born on November 11, 1955, in Story City, IA, the son of Fred and Sarah (Tjernagle) Schalow. He married Kathleen Rubin on June 19, 1993, in Champaign, IL. He was an active member of Mt. Olive Lutheran Church....

Judith "Judy" Stemwedel

Judith "Judy" Stemwedel

Oct 30, 2023

Judith “Judy” Helen Stemwedel, 84, Rockford, passed away on Monday, October 30, 2023. She was born July 3, 1939, in Rockford, the daughter of Chance and Anne (Molander) Knott. Judy married Edward Stemwedel in Rockford in 1969. She taught school in Rockford at Whig Hill, Highland and Thompson grade schools. Judy volunteered as a docent at the Rockford Midway Museum...

Mario J. Agostini

Mario J. Agostini

Oct 29, 2023

Mario Joseph Agostini, 93, of Rockford, IL, passed away on Sunday, October 29, 2023.

He was born in Rockford, IL on July 29, 1930, the son of Louis and Margaret (Sodini) Agostini. He served his country in battle during the Korean War. Mario began his work career as a tile setter and manager with Color Tile and later worked as a...

Mary E. Boatwright

Mary E. Boatwright

Oct 29, 2023

Mary Ellen Boatwright, 82, of Rockford, died on Sunday, October 29, 2023.

She was born in Milwaukee, WI on June 24, 1941, daughter of George Gump and Martha (Reisner) Gump-Krause. She graduated from Granton High School in 1958 and spent her time taking care of her family. Mary married Cecil J. Boatwright in 1960 in Florida.

Mary is survived by her husband,...

Thomas "Tom" M. Richards

Thomas "Tom" M. Richards

Oct 28, 2023

Thomas “Tom” M. Richards, 82, passed away Saturday, October 28, 2023, in Rockford, Illinois. Born May 30, 1941, Tom was a proud U.S. Air Force veteran, serving his country from 1963 through 1968 and was honorably discharged as a Staff Sergeant (E-5). In 1969 he married his best friend and forever partner, “Terry" Andersen. He is survived by his wife...

William "Bill" B. Mcclure

William "Bill" B. Mcclure

Oct 28, 2023

William Bruce McClure 1945 - 2023

William (Bill) McClure passed away on Saturday October 28, 2023, in Naples, Florida after a brief illness.

Bill was born in Rockford Illinois on June 1, 1945, to Charles Adam McClure and Linda Falk. He grew up on 24th Street in Rockford. From the beginning, he loved school and learning. Bill graduated from Rockford East High...

Brian Rosandich

Brian Rosandich

Oct 27, 2023

Brian Rosandich, 58, Machesney Park, passed away on Friday, October 27, 2023. He was born September 18, 1965, in Rockford, the son of Robert and Mary (Gehring) Rosandich. Brian was a draftsman at Specialty Screw Company for almost 36 years. Brian enjoyed the outdoors, especially fishing and he loved animals, especially his dog, Nathan.

Survived by his loving mother, Mary; his...

Sherry Lynn Mcdonald

Sherry Lynn Mcdonald

Oct 27, 2023

Sherry Lynn McDonald (74), of Rockford, IL, passed away peacefully on Friday, October 27, in the comfort of her own home.

Sherry Lynn was born on December 18, 1948, to Chester A. and Marilyn M. (Biggins) Lender in Rockford, IL and then became a childhood resident in Ridott, IL.

Sherry Lynn graduated from Freeport High School and went on to attend Highland...

Janice E. Scott

Janice E. Scott

Oct 27, 2023

Janice Elaine Scott, 88, of Rockford, passed away on Friday, October 27, 2023.

Jan was born in Rockford, Illinois on September 25, 1935, the daughter of Ronald L. And Bernice G. (Hitchcox) Baldwin. She graduated from West High School, Class of 1953 and completed training to become a radiologic technologist. She later earned her associate degree from Rock Valley College and...

Nicholas "Nick" W. Winter

Nicholas "Nick" W. Winter

Oct 25, 2023

Nicholas “Nick” W. Winter, 80, Rockford, a resident of Wesley Willows Health Center, passed away on the early morning of Wednesday, October 25, 2023. He was born March 7, 1943, in Birmingham, AL, the son of Roland and Mary (Hagen) Winter. He graduated from Rockford East High School in 1961, where he competed in Cross Country and Track and Field,...

Lois E. Calhoun

Lois E. Calhoun

Oct 25, 2023

Lois Elizabeth Lindsey Calhoun of Rockford passed away on Oct. 25 at the age of 96. 

Born July 28, 1927, in Rochelle to Nellie & Elmer Lindsey, she spent her early years on the family farm, and attended schools near and in Oregon. Lois graduated from Iowa State University in home economics education and LaVarenne Ecole de Cuisine in Paris,...

Larry Paul Casey

Larry Paul Casey

Oct 23, 2023

Larry Paul Casey, 59, of Rockford began his eternal life on October 23, 2023, with his family by his side. Larry was born November 19, 1963, to James and Leona Casey. He attended Anna Page Park School and was employed for many years at The Center of Hope. Larry was a gold, silver, and bronze medalist in the Special Olympics,...

Patricia "Pat" R. Morford

Patricia "Pat" R. Morford

Oct 23, 2023

Patricia “Pat” Rose Morford, age 76, of Rockford, died on Monday, October 23, 2023.

She was born in Cherokee, AL on September 20, 1947, daughter of Gus and Lilly (Wellington) Franks. Pat graduated from Cherokee High, Class of 1965. Immediately following high school, she headed to Rockford and went straight to work as an operator for AT&T for many dedicated years...

Arnold "Arnie" J. Meier

Arnold "Arnie" J. Meier

Oct 22, 2023

On Sunday October 22, 2023 Arnold “Arnie” J Meier age 89 was welcomed into eternal life, surrounded by his loving family. He was born to Henry Sr. and Amelia (Salzman) Meier, on February 27, 1934, the 3rd of 5 boys in North Fond du Lac, Wisconsin. Childhood was spent in North Fond du Lac with him later graduating from UW...

Joan L. Harmon

Joan L. Harmon

Oct 21, 2023

Joan Louise (Kuhn) Harmon, 88, of Rockford, passed away peacefully on October 21. 

Joan was born November 1, 1934, in Cook County, IL, the daughter of Frank John Kuhn and Josephine (Jo) L. Peterlin. She is survived by her sisters Jo Ann (Raymond) Faltin and Patt (Thomas) Bockman, daughter Jane (Richard) Leider of San Francisco, California, sons Matthew Bliss (Dana...

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