October 1, 2018

Pablo R. Ruiz, 81, of Rockford, IL passed away Monday, October 1, 2018. Pablo was born in Colon Matanzas, Cuba on July 9, 1937, son of Pablo Ruiz Ojitos and Josefa Nunez. He came to the United States on April 17, 1962. Later in life in 1993, Pablo moved to Rockford, IL where he would reside for the remainder of...

September 29, 2018

Robert “Rob” L. Smith, 73, of Winnebago, passed away September 29, 2018 in the comfort of his home with family. Born September 2, 1945 in Hammond, IN; he was the son of Robie and Colleen (Evans) Smith. He married Peggy Lowe on March 22, 2009 in San Diego. A veteran of the U.S. Air Force, Rob attended Berean Baptist Church....

September 28, 2018

Kathryn "Kathy" Lou Koehn, 61, lost her nearly year-long battle to esophageal cancer on September 28, 2018 at her home in Rockford, Illinois surrounded by those who loved and cared for her. She was born on July 20, 1957 in Rockford, Illinois, the daughter of James H. Koehn and Bessie Lou (nee: Hagy) Koehn. Kathy graduated from Rockford West High...

September 28, 2018

Dorothy C. McWilliams, 63, of Rockford, passed away Friday, September 28, 2018 in her home surrounded by family. Born August 27, 1955 in Rockford, the daughter of Albert & Marie (Huene) Berry. Graduated from Auburn High School, class of 1973. Married Ed McWilliams in Rockford on April 1, 1978. She was a member of St. Bernadette Catholic Church. She worked...

September 27, 2018

Gerald “Mike” Crane, 52, of Rockford, passed away September 27, 2018. Born June 26, 1966 in Rockford; he was the son of Gerald H. and Donna (Krzywy) Crane. He married Lynette Frazer on November 5, 1983 in Rockford. Mike was a member of Local 32 and retired from Sjostrom & Sons after 25 years of employment. Mike enjoyed motorcycles, fishing,...

September 27, 2018

Robert Appelgren, 78, of Rockford passed away Thursday, September 27, 2018 in his home. Born July 16, 1940, in Sweden, the son of Gustav and Gunhild Appelgren. Robert left Sweden on his own at the age of 17 to come to the United States and started his tool and die apprenticeship. Throughout his life, he owned multiple manufacturing companies and...

September 25, 2018

September 25, 2018

Ernie J. La Marca, 93, of Rockford, passed away peacefully, in his sleep Tuesday September 25, 2018. Born January 24, 1925 in Independence LA, the son of Baltasano and Antonina La Marca. Lived 80 years in Rockford, coming here from Independence LA. Married to Frances Scimeca on September 14, 1957. Veteran of World War II, serving in the Army bomb...

September 22, 2018

Geraldine M. Kessman went to be with the Lord Saturday, September 22, 2018. Born August 31, 1927 in Hamel, IL, to Alvin and Beata Weishaupt. She graduated from Edwardsville High School in 1945 and married Joyce F. Kessman May 1, 1948. Geraldine was employed at the Selective Service in Edwardsville, Belvidere and Rockford, Illinois. She also worked for the Board...

September 22, 2018

Maria L. West passed away on Saturday, September 22nd in Rockford, IL surrounded by her loving family. The former Maria Frechette grew up in Sackets Harbor NY, was 56 years old and died of complications related to cancer treatment. She was the daughter of Eldon and Emelia Frechette. She is survived by her husband, three children and six grandchildren, her...

September 20, 2018

Patty Nau, 84, Rockford, passed away Thursday, September 20, 2018, in Mercyhealth Hospital. She was born September 8, 1934, in Des Moines, IA, the daughter of Fred and Blanch (Eggleston) Taake. Patty attended Drake University and graduated from Rockford College with her degree in teaching. She married John “Bud” Nau in Des Moines, IA on May 29, 1954. He passed...

September 19, 2018

Patricia A. Stahl, 83, of Rockford, passed away September 19, 2018 at Presence Cor Mariae Center. Born November 19. 1934 in Ft. Sheridan, IL, the daughter of Michael J. & Agnes (Schmidt) Girard. Graduated from Muldoon High School, Class of 1953. She worked for Illinois Bell Co. as a Telecommunications operator. Married Ronald Stahl on Jan 28, 1956. She was...

September 19, 2018

Cynthia “Cindy” (McClure) Wells, 82, of Rockford, IL passed away on Wednesday, September 19, 2018. Cindy was born August 18, 1936 in Rockford, IL, daughter of Charles and Linda (Falk) McClure. She graduated from Rockford East High School, Class of 1954. Throughout most of her career, Cindy was employed as an office manager at the law firm of McGreevy, Johnson...

September 19, 2018

Ellsworth “Dean” Milway, 92 of Rockford, IL passed away September 19, 2018 at Serenity Hospice and Home in Oregon, IL. Dean was born in Rochester, NY on September 19, 1926, son of E.J. and Pauline (Dean) Milway. He married Jean L. (Leberman) Milway on September 3, 1949 in Meadville, PA. Dean’s family was very important to him and he liked...

September 18, 2018

David Joseph Cascio, 67, of Beaufort, SC, formerly of Rockford, passed away September 18, 2018 in Beaufort, SC. Born June 14, 1951 in Rockford; he was the son of Peter J. and Mary D. (Bonavia) Cascio. He married Barbara Ann Dinges April 18, 1970 in Freeport, IL. He retired to Beaufort SC in 2010 after 30 plus years of emplyment...

September 18, 2018

Gianna Kathryn Lisa Foti, of Caledonia, passed away Tuesday, September 18, 2018. She was born April, 24, 2018, the daughter of Nicholas and Ariel (Miller) Foti. Gianna was a pure joy and anyone who met her would agree. She loved to laugh, smile and eat. She enjoyed playing with her toes and rolling over. Gianna traveled to many places, including...

September 18, 2018

George L. Prezioso, 80, of Rockford passed away Tuesday, September 18, 2018 at SwedishAmerican Hospital with his family by his side. Born February 4, 1938, in Rockford, the son of Nick and Helen Prezioso. George was a graduate of East High in 1956. George met Marlene Swenson on a blind date and they were later married on April 25, 1959....

September 17, 2018

Jean M. Peppin, 94, of Byron, went to be with her Lord and Savior, Monday, September 17, 2018. She was born May 4, 1924, in Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada, the daughter of Duncan G. and Isabel (Robertson) McKinnon. Jean married the love of her life, William Peppin, September 25, 1954. Jean was strong willed with a great sense of humor. She...

September 17, 2018

Wha Sik Bayston, 71, of Loves Park, IL passed away Monday, September 17, 2018 surrounded by her family and friends. Wha was born May 3, 1947, in Inchon, South Korea, the daughter of Soung Choi and Duck (Moon) Choi. She married the love of her life, Gary Bayston, July 18, 1987 at the Church by the Side of the Road...

September 16, 2018

Zachary Ryan Birkholz was born in Kissimmee, Florida on June 23, 2004. He was a freshman at Harlem High School and participated in many activities. One of his favorite activities was the up-coming Powder Puff game where he would be cheering on girls playing football. In the past Zachary was involved in wrestling, volleyball, and baseball. His absolute most favorite...