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Crystal Dawn Raines
July 31, 2024
Crystal Dawn Raines, 54, Rockford, passed away in her home on Wednesday, July 31, 2024. She was born in Sandwich, the daughter of Robert and Joyce (Boreman) Raines, Sr. Crystal worked for XPO, now GXO since 2016. Prior to that she worked for Ecco Lab.
Survived by her father, Robert Raines, Sr.; her brother, Robert Jr. and her sister, Deborah (Jeff)...
John A. York
July 31, 2024
John A. "Butch" York, passed away on July 31, 2024, in his home surrounded by his loved ones after a long courageous battle. Born on October 10, 1943, in Rockford, son of Austin and Mary York. John was a beloved husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather, brother, and friend.
John was a hardworking roofer, and foreman with Carlson Roofing for over 43 years....
James "Danny" Martin
July 31, 2024
James “Danny” Martin, 81, of Rockford, passed away peacefully on July 31, 2024. Born June 19, 1943, Danny was a devoted husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather, brother, uncle and cherished friend.
Danny's life was a testament to his unwavering commitment to family, tradition, and the values he held dear. He was a passionate golfer and over the years he could often be...
Jennifer Marie Copeland
July 31, 2024
Jennifer Marie (Atkinson) Copeland, a loving wife, daughter, sister, aunt, stepmom, step grandma, and godmother passed away on July 31, 2024.
Jennifer was born on May 31, 1969, to Patricia (Bowler) Atkinson and David Atkinson in Rockford, IL.
After Jennifer graduated from Boylan High School she continued her education in childcare. After receiving her degree in Early childhood development, Jennifer opened her...
Harold Henry Heeren
July 31, 2024
Harold Henry Heeren, 82, of Caledonia, died peacefully Wednesday, July 31, 2024, in his home surrounded by his loving family after a long battle with cancer. He was born June 27, 1942, in Milford, IL. He was the son of Elmer and Marie (Kietzman) Heeren. Harold attended Wartburg College and graduated from the University of Illinois in Champaign with a...
Margaret M. Amerine
July 27, 2024
Margaret M. Amerine, 92, of Rockford, passed away peacefully on Saturday, July 27, 2024, surrounded by family. She was born on May 31, 1932, the daughter of Samuel Marino and Virginia Caruana. She married Rowan Amerine in Rockford on July 17, 1959. They raised four children together until he passed away in 1986. They were married for 27 years.
When Margaret...
Nancy A. Carmona
July 26, 2024
Nancy Alice Carmona, 77 of Rockford, passed away Friday, July 26, 2024, in Rockford, IL. Born on March 14, 1947, to parents Lawrence and Bonnie (Loder) Bonetti in Madison, Wisconsin. Best friend to many, devoted to her family, and favorite aunt to all, Nancy will be remembered for her dedication to caring for those around her. She was an avid...
Lita Ferri Sherman
July 25, 2024
Lita Sherman, 92, lifelong Rockford resident, died on Thursday, July 25th in her home surrounded by family. Lita was born December 11, 1931 to Ercole and Ada Ferri. Lita graduated from West High School in 1947. She married Vince Sherman on September 1, 1952 at St. Anthony of Padua Catholic Church.
Lita spent her career in banking, starting at Illinois National...
Edward F. Scherer, III
July 25, 2024
Edward F. Scherer, III (Ed), 69, of Belvidere, Illinois died on July 25, 2024.He was born in Evergreen Park in February of 1955 to Ed and JoAnn Scherer, the eldest of their four children. He spent his youth jumping off roofs and roughhousing with his little brother and to this day, they both have scars to prove it. He attended...
Christopher A. Mizyk
July 24, 2024
Christopher A. Mizyk, 70, of Rockford, took his final bow on Wednesday, July 24, 2024. He was born in Chicago, IL, on April 29, 1954, the son of Raymond and Barbara Mizyk.
Christopher was known not only for his musical talent but also for his kind and gentle demeanor. Those closest to him remember him as a loving husband and a...
Joyce A. Sargent
July 24, 2024
Joyce Ann Sargent passed away peacefully on July 24, 2024. Joyce was born 10 January 1936. She was a lifelong Rockford resident who graduated from East High School and then graduated from the University of Illinois, where she met and dated Norbert “Sarge” Sargent. After both graduated in 1957, they married on 1 February 1958 at Saint Anthony’s Catholic Church...
Dixie L. Lindsey
July 23, 2024
Dixie Lee Lindsey, age 91, passed away on July 23, 2024 at Javon Bea Hospital.
Dixie was born near Byron, Illinois on August 19, 1932 to Reno and Anna Whetsel. She graduated from Byron High School. She attended Rockford Memorial School of Nursing and became a Registered Nurse and she worked at the Rockford Clinic for 23 years.
She married Elmer Richard...
Dorothy Ann Degner
July 21, 2024
Dorothy Ann Degner, 89, Garden Prairie, passed away on Sunday, July 21, 2024, at Alden Debes Health Center surrounded by her loving family. She was born in Bonesteel, SD, the daughter of Clarence and Elsie (Hlousek) Dummer. Dorothy married Elwyn Degner on March 7, 1953, and he passed away on October 21, 2011. She was employed as a cable maker...
Andrew "Andy" Joseph Doyle
July 20, 2024
Andrew “Andy” Joseph Doyle, 74, of Frisco, Texas, passed away peacefully on Saturday, July 20, 2024, surrounded by his family following a complicated hospitalization. Andy was born on July 12, 1950 in Rockford, Illinois to Robert and Marilyn Doyle who preceded him in death.
He leaves his wife of 39 years, Karen (Mills) Doyle and his 2 children, Kristi (Chance) Wimberly...
Celestino "Tito" Rosa
July 20, 2024
Celestino “Tito” Rosa, 72 of Rockford, passed away surrounded by family on Saturday, July 20, 2024, in Rockford, Illinois. Born to Ambrosio Rosa and Petra Peña in Juncos, Puerto Rico, on September 6, 1951. Celestino met the love of his life,Vicenta, in 1983 and they soon blended their family of six children. He was the eldest member of his church,...
Jeaneal Lantz
July 19, 2024
ROCKFORD – Jeaneal June Lantz, a beloved member of the Rockford/Roscoe community, passed away peacefully at the age of 87, surrounded by her loving family on Friday, July 19, 2024. Jeaneal was born on June 27, 1937, in Rockford to Paul B. Swanson and Bernice Swanson (Elkins).
Jeaneal dedicated many years of her life to her work as a Quality Control...
Anna Maria Laudicina
July 18, 2024
Anna Maria Laudicina “Maria”, 83, passed away in Rockford, Illinois on July 18, 2024 surrounded by her family. She was born in Marsala, Sicily on July 26, 1940, daughter to Antonino and Giovanna (Rosolia) Bertolino. Maria married Pietro Laudicina on April 19, 1965, and came to the United States in 1968.They lived near St. Anthony of Padua Catholic Church where...
Randall A. Locke
July 16, 2024
The world will miss Randall Anthony Locke Sr., 85, a beloved husband, father, opa, uncle, friend, and generous soul, who passed from this earthly life on July 16, 2024, in Madison, Wisconsin. Randy was born March 15, 1939, in LaSalle, Illinois, and raised in nearby Tonica by his parents, Gladys “Jimmie” and Ben Locke, with his brother, Bennett (BJ), who...
Michael A. Michalik
July 15, 2024
Michael A. Michalik, Ph.D
Dr. Michael A. Michalik, a resident of Rockford, passed suddenly into eternal life on Monday, July 15, 2024. He was 76.
Mike was a life-long member of St. Stanislaus Kostka Catholic Church in Rockford and served as Chairman of the Pastoral Council. He was also a lector at St. Stan’s and participated in and helped organize many of the...
Joann Maren Toti
July 13, 2024
Joann Maren Toti, 82 of Rockford, passed away peacefully at home on Saturday, July 13, 2024. Born to Joseph and Annabel (Smith) Adams on February 2, 1942, in Chicago, Illinois. Joann married the love of her life, Ronald Toti, on September 7, 1963, celebrating 61 years of marriage. They welcomed three children into the world, who meant everything to Joann....
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