January 2, 2018

Judy L. Williams, 69, of Pecatonica, passed away January 2, 2018 at Mercyhealth Rockford Hospital. Born February 3, 1948, the daughter of Rodney and Roberta Brydon. Judy married Billy Williams. Judy was very family orientated, she had room in her heart for everyone who came across her path. Judy enjoyed spending time with family and being outdoors. She loved horses,...

January 2, 2018

Keith Holcomb, 85, Rockford, passed away on January 2, 2018, at Generations at Neighbors in Byron. He was born January 8, 1932, in Rockford, the son of Harry and Arline (Wilson) Holcomb. Keith was an Army veteran serving during the Korean War attached to the 45th Infantry Division serving in Korea. He married Betty Lou Thompson in Rockton on October...

January 1, 2018

Shirley R. Walker, 76, of Rockford, passed away Monday, January 1, 2018. She was born January 16, 1941 in Cisne, IL, the daughter of the late Orville and Nellie (Stratton) Isom. She was a loving wife to Carrol Walker; proud and devoted mother to Terri Walker, Missy (Jeff) Skogsberg and Kip (Beth) Walker; dear grandmother to Megan Skogsberg, Kylie and...

January 1, 2018

Carl L. Gasiorowski, 82, of Rockford passed away peacefully on Monday, January 1, 2018, surrounded by his loving family. Born, April 16, 1935, in Chicago, IL, the proud son of Stanley and Helen (Peleschak) Gasiorowski. He thoroughly enjoyed the time he spent growing up on a farm in Wisconsin. Carl faithfully served in our United States Army from 1958-1960. He...

January 1, 2018

Charles L. Powers, 96, of Rockford passed away peacefully on Monday, January 1, 2018. He was born August 15, 1921 in Tomahawk, Wi, to Lee and Margaret (Lee) Powers. Charles married the love of his life Phyllis Hover, on June 26, 1948. Charles faithfully served our U.S. Army as a veteran of WWII. He retired from National Lock after 30...

January 1, 2018

Linda F. Ferge, 57, of Rockford passed away Monday, January 1, 2018, peacefully in her home. She was born February 6, 1960 in Rockford. She worked in home healthcare and in housekeeping at Rockford Memorial Hospital. Lovingly survived by her husband, Orville; sons, Dallas (Melissa), Houston (Melissa) and Austin (Stevie); grandchildren, Cloie-Ann, Resesmee, Nathan, Nicholas and Jordan; and numerous other...

December 31, 2017

Loral “Lori” G. Riley, 92, of Rockford, formally of Janesville, WI, passed away December 31, 2017 at Emery J. Lilge Hospice Home, Fort Worth TX. Born November 9, 1925, in Rockford, the daughter of Oran C. & Grace E. (Manley) Harris. She worked as a Secretary and Data Entry Clerk for many years. She supported her country as a switchboard...

December 31, 2017

Donald Eugene Lane, Sr., 75, passed away on Sunday, December 31, 2017. He was born to Harry Lane, Jr and Euhl Marie Vester on July 30, 1942 in Palakta, Arkansas. Don graduated from Biggers Reyno High School. He lived as a young man in Rockford, Illinois where he worked on photography and various sales positions. Don spent most of his...

December 31, 2017

Nancy Long-Pappas, 82, of Hot Springs Village, AR, passed away peacefully on December 31, 2017 at a family home in Machesney Park. Born December 7, 1935 in Gary Indiana, grew up in Rockford and graduated from East High School. Married Kenneth E Long on November 27, 1955; he predeceased her on June 26, 1997. Married Daniel T Pappas on April...

December 31, 2017

December 30, 2017

Donna M. Carter, 77, of Rockford, died peacefully at home Saturday, December 30, 2017, and is now restored in the presence of the Lord. She was born November 26, 1940, in Pelican Rapids, Minnesota, the daughter of Oscar and Mearl (Trane) Aarness. Donna was a graduate of Elbow Lake High School class of 1958. She moved from Minnesota to Belvidere...

December 29, 2017

Marion F. Licwinko, 89, lifelong resident of Rockford passed away Friday, December 29, 2017. Born on July 22, 1928, the daughter of Frank and Mayme (Dodge) Brokish. Marion was born in Dodgeville, Wisconsin. She left Dodgeville to start nursing school in Rockford and remained there ever since. Marion completed nurses training from St. Anthony's in 1952 then went on to...

December 28, 2017

Gerald “Jerry” R. Lindstrom, 76, of Rockford, passed away Thursday, December 28, 2017. He was born August 10, 1941, in Rockford, Illinois, the son of Gust and Margaret (Cleveland) Lindstrom. Jerry served his country in the United States Air Force. Married the love of his life Carol Haberer in 1966. He proudly served as a Rockford Police Officer from 1966...

December 28, 2017

LOVING HUSBAND, FATHER AND GRANDPA Felix “Phil” J. Armato, 92, of Rockford, passed away December 28, 2017 at Cherryvale Place. Born April 6,1925, in Chicago, the son of Carl & Mamie (Rebecca) Armato. Served in the US Army during WWII. Married the love of his life Joyce Kimberly in Rockford, on May 27, 1950. She predeceased him July 20, 2007....

December 27, 2017

Leona V. Pavlik of Rockford, IL, left us on December 27th, 2017, at the age of 87, to reunite with her husband. She was born in Verdigre, Nebraska on October 13, 1930; daughter of George and Clara (Ondracek) Dufek. Leona married her loving husband, James Pavlik on November 14, 1953. She worked many years for Osco Drug before retiring in...

December 27, 2017

Mary P. (Oddo) Erwin, 55 Rockford—Mary P. (Oddo) Erwin, 55, of Rockford died Wednes-day, December 27, 2017 at home surrounded by her family after a long battle with breast cancer. She was a warrior and her posi-tive outlook inspired many. Born November 7, 1962 to Dianna (Hanson) and Lucian L. Oddo in Rockford. Graduated from Jef-ferson High School in 1981....

December 26, 2017

Merle J. Willson, 84, of Rockford, entered the presence of the Lord December 26, 2017. He married Anna Jane Slaght, his lifelong love in 1953 in Pleasant Valley, IL He was born January 29,1933, in Freeport, Illinois the son of Joseph W. and Lillian(Althoff) Willson. Merle farmed in Jo Daviess County until 1966. Then he worked at Woodward Governor, Rockford...

December 25, 2017

Ellen L. McHugh, 91, of Rockford, formerly of Belvidere, passed away Monday, December 25, 2017. She was born September 16, 1926, the daughter of Hugh and Gladys (Weld) McNeil. Ellen graduated from Belvidere High School in 1944 and Presbyterian Hospital School of Nursing in 1947. She married the love of her life, Dr. John P. McHugh on April 23, 1949....

December 25, 2017

Joseph Michael Maggio, Jr., 67, of Rockford, passed away unexpectedly on Monday, Christmas Day, December 25, 2017. He was born in Rockford on February 22, 1950; the son of Joseph and Frances (LaMarca) Maggio, Sr. Joseph married the love of his life, Patricia Martorana on April 4, 1970 at St. Anthony Catholic Church in Rockford where he and his wife...

December 25, 2017

Larry Wayne Brown, 66, Rockford, passed away December 25, 2017, at SwedishAmerican Hospital. He was born May 14, 1951, in Jonesboro, AR, the son of Robert Leon and Florence Elizabeth (Gilley) Brown. Larry married Patty Spargo in Memphis, TN on May 15, 1972. He served in the Army for 20 years retiring in 1991, with the rank of Staff Sergeant....