February 25, 2017

Margaret Blaisdell Anderson, 96, of Rockford, died at home in her sleep on February 25, 2017. Born on August 14, 1920, in Rockford, she was the daughter of Viola Hull Fisher and E. Warde Blaisdell, noted illustrator and cartoonist, and the granddaughter of Elijah Whittier Blaisdell, Jr., who was an abolitionist, organizer of the Republican Party in northern Illinois, publisher...

February 24, 2017

February 24, 2017

Ross Nicosia, 79, of Rockford, passed away February 24, 2017 at OSF St. Anthony Medical Center. Born August 23, 1937 in Sicily, the son of Joseph & Rosa (Santalucia) Nicosia. He moved to Rockford in 1956, coming here from Italy. He worked at Rockford Products for 34 years as a fork lift driver, retiring in 1999. He was a member...

February 24, 2017

Jean Claire Mathison, 82, of Rockford, passed away on Friday, February 24, 2017 surrounded by her family. She was born on October 18, 1934 in Rockford, the daughter of George and Stella (Boyes) Schroeder. She married the love of her life, Darwin Mathison on December 10, 1953. She worked at Bergner-Weise Company for many years and was blessed with many...

February 22, 2017

Louise A. Gross, 83, of Rockford passed away Wednesday, February 22, 2017 at Highview in the Woodlands. Born August 23, 1933, in Chicago, the daughter of Adolf and Rose (Vesely) Lentz. Louise married William J. Gross on June 5, 1954, in Cicero, Illinois. She was an English teacher with the Rockford School District, retiring from Eisenhower after 20 years. Louise...

February 20, 2017

Marilyn J. Ullrich, 66, of Roscoe passed away peacefully surrounded by her boys; Ken, Clint and Tyler, brothers, close family and friends, on Monday, February 20, 2017, at Swedish American Hospital. Born December 25, 1950, in Stevens Point, Wisconsin, the daughter of Norbert and Elizabeth (Cera) Kiefer. Marilyn married Kenneth R. Ullrich in 1971 at the Cathedral of St. Peter....

February 20, 2017

John H. Dixon, Sr, 86, of Rockford, passed away Monday, February 20, 2017 at Presence St. Anne’s Center. Born May 7, 1930 in Rockford, the son of James & Esther (Erb) Dixon. Graduated from St. Thomas High School, class of 1948. Served in the US Army during the Korean Conflict. Married Sarah R. Intravaia-Marinaro in Rockford on November 24, 1952...

February 18, 2017

Charles Kline, 93, of Caledonia, IL passed away Saturday, February 18, 2017 at OSF St. Anthony Medical Center, Rockford, IL. Born December 6, 1923 in Detroit, MI, the son of Charlie & Gwyneth (Barrow) Kline. Charles was raised in Divernon, IL, graduated from Divernon High School, class of 1941. He went on to Illinois State, playing football, until he was...

February 18, 2017

Rockford—Robert died Saturday, February 18, 2017 at Mercy Health. Born September 14, 1944 in Chicago, Illinois to William and Ruth (Dodson) Gensel. Served in the United States Navy aboard the USS Putnam as a machinist mate. He was survived by his wife Sharon; his 1st son, Rob and his fiancé Jaci Murphy, and their daughter Madison; his 2nd son David...

February 18, 2017

Daryl Lee Streed, 53, of Caledonia passed away on Saturday February 18, 2017 surrounded by his family at Mayo Clinic in Rochester, MN. Born February 1, 1964 in Rockford, IL; son of Herb and Jean (Lamont) Streed. Daryl graduated from Jefferson High School in Rockford and Northern Illinois University in DeKalb. Marrying his best friend, Teresa (Fitzpatrick) on August 6,...

February 17, 2017

Paul S. Fozo, 86, Rockford, passed away Friday, February 17, 2017. He was born July 18, 1930, in East Orwell, Ohio, the son of Paul and Wilma (Kulscar) Fozo. He was a veteran of the Air Force serving during the Korean War. He was stationed in Iceland for a year. He then graduated from DeVry Technical School with his vocational...

February 17, 2017

Darlene Louise Johnson 1943-2017 Darlene Johnson, 73, passed away at home Friday, February 17, 2017 under the loving care of her beloved husband, Burt Johnson and Hospice of the Valley, Glendale, AZ. Born March 25, 1943, to Gunnard and Helen (Nelson) Clauson. Married Burt E. Johnson on December 8th, 1962, in Temple Baptist Church Rockford, IL. They were married for...

February 17, 2017

Elsie (Alice) Bederka 　 　 Alice Bederka of Rockford, departed peacefully Friday, February 17, 2017, surrounded by her loving family. She was born March 5, 1925, Cutty, Pennsylvania, to Joseph and Josephine Tavzelj. Alice married Paul M. Bederka, July 20, 1946, in Detroit, Michigan and together they raised 6 children. Alice retired from JC Penneys after 27 years of service. She also...

February 17, 2017

Shirley M. Speracino, 79, of Winnebago, died Friday, February 17, 2017 at home surrounded by her husband, Phil; sons, Steve and Marty; daughter, Brie and son-in-law, Marc. Born June 28, 1937 in Rockford. Married Felix Speracino on October 13, 1954. Shirley enjoyed many jobs over the years. A wonderful wife, mother, grandmother and friend she was to everyone she met...

February 17, 2017

Catherine “Kay” E. Downs, 85, of Rockford died Friday, February 17, 2017 at Neighbors Nursing Home. Born August 27, 1931 in Schyler County, IL the daughter of Arthur and Margaret (Little) Eifert. Graduated from Rushville High School and married her loving husband, Marvin R. Downs on September 14, 1949. Kay was the co-owner of Rockford Silk Screen and worked in...

February 16, 2017

Ann C. Makosh, 82, of Cape Coral, FL, formerly of Rockford passed away Thursday, February 16, 2017. Born August 22, 1934, in Rockford, the daughter of William J. and Bessie (Hill) Foley. Ann was a graduate of Muldoon High School and attended Clarke College. She married Edward Makosh on August 7, 1954 at St. Patrick Catholic Church in Rockford. Ann...

February 15, 2017

David Mark Landerdahl, 51, Rockford, passed away Wednesday, February 15, 2017, in the Forest City Rehabilitation and Nursing Home. He was born October 3, 1965, in Sterling, Kansas, the son of Mark and Kay (Mudge) Landerdahl. David attended First Free Church. David was an avid Denver Broncos fan. He is survived by his children Andrew Landerdahl and Linnea Landerdahl and...

February 13, 2017

Bernice (Gritz) Wallmichrath died on Monday, February 13, 2017 in Presence St. Anne’s Nursing Home, Rockford, IL. She was preceded in death by the love of her life, her husband, Carl who died in September 2000. They were married in Rockford in 1946. Bernice worked as an administrative assistant at the National Lock Company in Rockford for over 40 years....

February 13, 2017

David Lee “Dave” Marlow, 67, Rockford, passed away Monday, February 13, 2017, in his home, with his family by his side. He was born July 25, 1949, in Machesney Park, the son of Ruth Nelson. Dave was a veteran of the Army serving in Viet Nam. He was awarded the Purple Heart along with other military awards and decorations for...

February 12, 2017

Charles Edward Yates, 82, of Rockford died Sunday, February 12, 2017 at Generations at Neighbors Nursing Home, Byron. Born January 10, 1935 in Detroit, MI the son of Robert J. and Lillian Nellie (Olson) Yates. Served in the US Air Force for 22 years until his retirement. Charles married the late Delores “Dolly” Dittmar. Worked for the Ford Motor Company...