December 19, 2016

Maxwell D. Aumann, 24, of Rockford, passed away December 19, 2016 at University of Wisconsin Hospital after a courageous battle with cancer. Max was born April 9, 1992 in Tampa, FL, the son of Vince & Sarah (MacDonald) Aumann. He graduated from East High School, class of 2010. Max was a generous and loving husband, son, father, brother, and friend....

December 16, 2016

Phyllis E. Stigman 93 of Rockford passed away on Friday December 16, 2016 in her home. She was born August 31, 1923 in Rockford. The daughter of Fred and Pauline (Ross) Johnson. Graduated from East High School. She married Lawrence (Bud) Stigman in 1941. Attended Broadway Covenant Church. She is survived by her sons, Jerry (Connie) Stigman, Jack (Kathy) Stigman...

December 15, 2016

Michael James “Mike” Pinter, 74, of Rockford passed away Thursday, December 15, 2016. Born January 19, 1942, in Fond du Lac, Wisconsin, the son of Matthew and Cecilia (Keenan) Pinter. He graduated from St. Mary Springs Academy in Fond du Lac, went on to earn his Bachelors in Education from University of Wisconsin in Oshkosh and his Masters in Administration...

December 13, 2016

Roger Glenn Dawson, 67, Rockford, passed away Tuesday, December 13, 2016, at OSF St. Anthony Medical Center. He was born July 11, 1949, in Belvidere, the son of Harold and Ruby (Bergsten) Dawson. Roger was a graduate of North Boone High School, class of 1967, and earned his Associate degree from Rock Valley College. He married Jacqueline LaRue in Poplar...

December 12, 2016

Letheta A. Stoller, 73, of Rockford, passed away surrounded by her family on Monday, December 12, 2016. She was born on December 8, 1943, the daughter of Guy and Edna (Townsend) Jimmerson, in Wilson, AR. She worked for many years in manufacturing, but the role she loved the most was that of mother, grandmother, and great grandmother. She enjoyed the...

December 12, 2016

Linda K. Lidbom It is with our deepest sorrow to inform you of the sudden passing of Linda K. Lidbom, age 69, on December 12, 2016. She was born on July 18, 1947 at St. Anthony Medical Center and she graduated from West High School, Rockford, class of 1965. Linda retired from A1 Perfection where she was employed in the...

December 11, 2016

Geraldine E Lingelbach (Fulkrod), 71, of Rockford, IL, passed away peacefully surrounded by her loving family Sunday, December 11, 2016 at Rockford Memorial Hospital. Born April 3, 1945, in Rockford, the daughter of Clarence & Josephine (Fasula) Peck. She worked as a lead cook for Woodward Governor for over 20 years and then at Winnebago Juvenile Detention Center for more...

December 10, 2016

December 10, 2016

John C. Donnewald 65 of McHenry passed away Saturday December 10, 2016 in his home. He was born July 30 1951 in Des Moines, IA, the son of Dwight and Mary Donnewald. Attended Boylan and East High School. He joined the US Air Force and served during Vietnam. Went on to receive his BA in Psychology. He worked for multiple...

December 10, 2016

Bonniely Ruth Rohlin, 73, of Rockford, passed away December 10, 2016 at River Bluff. Born November 3, 1943 in Rockford, the daughter of Walter H. and Myrtle R. (Anderson) Rohlin. Bonnie attended Buckbee Grade School and was a 1961 graduate of East High School. Her family farm on Harrison Ave. was purchased in 1964 so that the main U.S. Post...

December 8, 2016

Keith Edward McAlhaney, 75, Poplar Grove, passed away Thursday, December 8, 2016, at OSF St. Anthony Medical Center. He was born January 11, 1941, in Berne, Indiana, the son of Ralph and Wava (Holloway) McAlhaney. He has lived in Poplar Grove for 16 years, coming from Park Ridge. Keith was a veteran of the Air Force. He married Betty Roslyn...

December 5, 2016

Reverend Gerard A. Christianson, died December 5, 2016 at Moorings Health Care Center, Arlington Heights, Illinois, after a courageous battle with cancer. Father was born on December 9, 1960, in Chicago, Illinois, to Edward Christianson and Margaret Meegan Christianson. Father Christianson attended Loyola University and Northeastern Illinois in Chicago. Before entering seminary, Father was a Math teacher and directed an...

December 5, 2016

Russell Lee Addison, 76, of Rockford died Monday, December 5, 2016 at Alpine Fireside. Born September 8, 1940 in Buchanan, VA., the son of Leland and Hattie Addison. Russell was a United States Veteran serving in the Marine Corps from 1958-1962 in Hawaii and re-enlisted into the Air Force in 1963 at Camp Le June until his retirement in 1980....

December 5, 2016

Frank A. Buscemi 68 of Rockford passed away Monday December 5, 2016 in Swedish American Health Center Belvidere. He was born December 23, 1947 in Chicago the son of Frank and Jenny Buscemi. He served in the Army Reserve. He worked in the family business which included State Line Vending and Rondinella Foods. He also owned and operated the Uptown...

December 5, 2016

Andrea M. Sharp, 58, of Rockford died on Monday, Dec. 5, 2016 at OSF St. Anthony Medical Center. Born April 16, 1958 the daughter of Myron and Winifred (Hendricks) Beightley in Rockford. Attended East High School and later married her loving husband, Kerry C. Sharp. She was an antique enthusiast who enjoyed the thrill of finding a great treasure and...

December 4, 2016

David A. Lewandowski, 71, Rockford, formerly of Freeport, passed away on Sunday, December 4, 2016, at SwedishAmerican Hospital following a lengthy illness. He was born on December 19, 1944, in Joliet, the son of Anthony and Ann (Katz) Lewandowski, Sr. David attended school at Joliet Catholic High School in Joliet and Warren High School in Warren graduating in 1963. During...

December 4, 2016

Paul S. Moore, 66, of Machesney Park, passed away on Sunday, December 4, 2016 in his home. He was born on January 26, 1950 in Hempstead, NY, the son of Curtis and Helen (Hines) Moore. After high school, Paul enlisted in the United States Airforce, where he served in Vietnam. He reenlisted with the Navy before returning to Rockford. He...

December 3, 2016

Dr. Potluri B. Rao, MD, 68, of Rockford, passed away on December 3, 2016, surrounded by his loving family. He was born in India, the son of Seetharamayya & Lakshmi Eeshwaramma Potluri. Attended S.V Medical College in India from 1965 to 1972. Married Annapurna K. Raavi in India on December 27, 1974. They moved to the Rockford area in 1976,...

December 2, 2016

Sandra L. Pasqueno, 75, of Rockford passed away Friday, December 2, 2016 in her home. Born on November 26, 1941, in Rockford, the daughter of Fred W. and Dorothy Carter Rudolph. She married Frank J. Pasqueno on April 4, 1970. Sandra worked in production for Textron for many years. She loved butterflies and spending time with her grandchildren and great-grandchildren....

December 2, 2016

Richard S. Hunt, 57, of Rockford, passed away December 2, 2016 in his home, surrounded by loving wife, Mary and their dog Otis. Born August 16, 1959, in Rockford, the son of Robert & Patricia (Beasley) Hunt. Graduated with BA in speech communication from Eastern Illinois University. Despite having physical disability, Richard was a fighter and the word “Can’t” did...