December 27, 2016

Dennis J. Hiemenz of Rockford passed away Tuesday, December 27, 2016 at the age of 73. He was born May 4, 1943 in Aurora, IL, the son of John and Esther Hiemenz. He graduated from Marmion Academy. He received his BA from Loras College in English, Master’s Degree in Education and Administrative Degree from NIU. He married Mary Lou Zimmer...

December 27, 2016

Margaret Ann “Peggy” Numbers, 63, of Rockford, passed away Tuesday, December 27, 2016, in her home. Born in Rockford on May 3, 1953, the daughter of James and Wilma (Long) Howarth. Peggy married Michael Dean Numbers on March 14, 1992, in Rockton. He predeceased her in August of 2015. Peggy was an Administrative Assistant for the Rockford Public Schools for...

December 25, 2016

Marie Carol Wadsworth (nee Myhr), age 90, from Rockford, IL, passed away on December 25, 2016 in her home. Marie was born on July 1, 1926 in Spooner, WI, and was the fourth of five children born to Hjalmar and Anna Myhr. Marie was a 1944 graduate of Spooner High School and then went on to study business in St....

December 25, 2016

Joan Shepherd, 93 of Rockford died peacefully on Christmas morning surrounded by her family. Born October 30, 1923 in Manchester, England the daughter of Harold and Elizabeth Noak. Married her loving husband Albert Shepherd and together raised 2 beautiful daughters. Joan worked as a legal secretary for many years in California. She was an avid gardener and baker and her...

December 24, 2016

Ruth I Collin-Rohner, 87 of Rockford, died December 24, 2016. She was born in Villach, Austria on Jan. 23, 1929. At age 7 she immigrated to the US and became a naturalized citizen, living and growing up in Milwaukee, WI. She was employed by Briggs & Stratton (a Milwaukee Co.) for many years. While there she met and married Tommy...

December 22, 2016

Dolores J. Zuroske, 83, of Rockford died Thursday, December 22, 2016 peacefully in her sleep. Born March 14, 1933 in Mt. Vernon, Illinois, Dolores was the daughter of Herman and Sarah (Underwood) Lawson. She graduated from Mt. Vernon High School and married her loving husband, Fred on February 7, 1953 in Harvey, IL. Dolores worked for Sears Roebuck in the...

December 21, 2016

Delia Mae Sharkey, age 92, passed away peacefully on December 21, 2016 in St. Anne Center, surrounded by her three loving nieces. She left us with peace in her heart, knowing she was well-prepared to begin her new life in heaven; her reward for a life well-lived in service to God, her church, her family and friends, and countless others...

December 20, 2016

“There are some who bring light so great to the world, that even after they are gone, the light remains.” The world has lost one of the good guys. Ronald “Ron” L. Anderson, a gentleman, a charmer, and a big-hearted protector of his family, passed away peacefully, Tuesday, December 20, 2016, at NorthPointe Terrace; surrounded by family. He was born...

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...