August 31, 2016

ROCKTON - Randle "Randy" J Cagnoni, 71, of Rockton died Wednesday, August 31, 2016 after a two year courageous battle with cancer, as a result of Agent Orange exposure while in Vietnam. Randy passed away peacefully at the Medina Manor, Durand, IL, after just being transferred there the day before, from the William S Middleton Memorial VA Hospital, Madison, Wisconsin,...

August 31, 2016

Rockford—Patrick Dennis McCarren, 69 of Rockford passed away Wednesday, August 31, 2016 at St. Anne’s Center after a courageous battle with lung cancer, surrounded by his loving family. Loving son, born June 18, 1947 in Rockford, Illinois to William T. McCarren and Alice M. Hibbard-McCarren. Lifelong member of The Cathedral of St. Peter. A graduate of St. Peter’s Grade School,...

August 31, 2016

Marcia Woods, 65, of Cypress, TX and formerly of Rockford died Wednesday, August 31, 2016 at North Cypress Medical Center. Born Feb. 23, 1951, the daughter of Robert Weaver and Vivian (Owens) Weaver-Gifford. Married her loving husband, Michael Woods, and together they raised 6 beautiful daughters. She worked for J.L. Clark for many years and also worked as a receptionist...

August 29, 2016

Sam Stima, 85, a lifelong resident of Rockford, died Monday, August 29, 2016 in his home. Born August 9, 1931 the son of Joseph and Mildred (Radanovich) Stima. Married his loving wife Phyllis Smith and together had 3 beautiful children. Worked for over 40 years at Atwood Manufacturing retiring in 1996. He enjoyed camping with his family and making some...

August 28, 2016

August 27, 2016

Adrian G. Olson, 83, of Rockford, passed away on Saturday, August 27, 2016 at Presence Saint Anne Center. He was born on December 19, 1932, in Crawford County, WI, the son of Howard and Stella (Burkum) Olson. He proudly joined the United States Army, where he served in the Korean War. Adrian was a member of the VFW, American Legion,...

August 27, 2016

Betty Joan Cool, born February 13, 1929, in Lima County, Ohio, to Raymond A. Cool and Freda (Miller) Cool; died August 27 at her country home, Sparrowstage, near Rockford. She grew up in Springfield, Ohio; attended Wittenberg College; and was a 1951 graduate in sociology of Manchester College in North Manchester, Indiana. September 7, 1952, she married C. Lowell Edwards,...

August 26, 2016

Dan Wessner, 69, of South Beloit passed away Friday, August 26, 2016. Born in Weiner, Arkansas and the son of Clifton and Neva Wessner, Dan was a veteran of the United States Air Force serving in Vietnam. He married Sherry Smith in 1973. Dan worked as a small aircraft and helicopter pilot and then for Warner Lambert for 25 years,...

August 26, 2016

Robert A. “Bob” Coutlee, 72, Rockford, passed away Friday, August 26, 2016, in his home surrounded by his loving family. He was born January 19, 1944, in Kankakee, the son of Alexander and Lorraine Coutlee. Bob graduated from the University of Illinois Chicago with a B.S. Degree in Finance. He married Geraldine “Gerry” Schubeck in Rockford on November 21, 1981....

August 25, 2016

Bob Von der Ohe 1940-2016 passed away at home on Thursday, August 25 while under Hospice care. He was born December 6, 1940, in Sparta, Wisconsin; son of Gale and Veva Kenyon. Growing up in Tomah, Wisconsin, he graduated from Tomah High School followed by Carroll College in Waukesha, Wisconsin. After serving in Quito, Ecuador while in the Peace Corp,...

August 25, 2016

Lorraine M. Lyons, 90, of Machesney Park, died Thursday, August 25, 2016 at Presence Saint Anne Center. Born, December 3, 1925 in Rockford the daughter of Gilbert and Alma (McBride) Phelan. Graduated from Bishop Muldoon High School and married her loving husband Joseph L. Lyons on August 25, 1951. Worked for Rockford Mercantile as a bill collector for many years...

August 24, 2016

Cynthia L. Willson, 67, of Rockford, died Wednesday, August 24, 2016 at home with family by her side. Born January 31, 1949 in Oregon, IL the daughter of William Eugene and Esther (McCulloch) Mongan. Graduated from Mt. Morris High School and married her loving husband Robert L. Willson in the Lighthouse Church in Daysville on June 6, 1970. Cynthia was...

August 24, 2016

Thomas H. ”Tom” Abraham, Jr., 60, Rockton, passed away Wednesday, August 24, 2016, in his home surrounded by his family. He was born February 1, 1956, in Rockford, the son of Thomas H. and Patricia Ann (Higgins) Abraham, Sr. He married Kathy Smull in Rockford on March 2, 1990. Tom was a truck driver for many years. He enjoyed golfing,...

August 24, 2016

Katy Stenberg, 71, Belvidere, passed away Wednesday, August 24, 2016, at the University of Chicago Medical Center, peacefully, surrounded by her loving family and friends. She was born September 23, 1944, in Rockford, the daughter of Russell R. and Dorothy (Rigeman) Lindell. Katy was a 1962 graduate of Rockford East High School, received her registered nursing certificate from Rockford Memorial...

August 24, 2016

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August 23, 2016

Sven “Gus” Gustafson 1940-2016. Sven “Gus” Gustafson, 76, of Rockford, passed away on Tuesday, August 23, 2016, at Swedish American Hospital. He was born July 6, 1940, in Rockford; son of Eric and Hild (Johnson) Gustafson. Gus was a lifelong resident of Rockford, attending East High School. On November 18, 1967 he married Andrea Eichelkraut, daughter of Bernard and Angela...

August 23, 2016

Ralph E. Archer, 65, of Rockford passed away Tuesday, August 23, 2016 in his home surrounded by his loving family. Born October 13, 1950 in Chicago to Herman and Faith (Bethley) Archer. He served in the United States Army. He was then a truck driver for many years, and retired in 1998. Even though retired he had many hobbies. He...

August 22, 2016

Larry P. Slick, 76, of Rockford died Monday, August 22, 2016 at Rosewood Care Center. Born April 20, 1940 in Mt. Carroll, the son of Fred and Armand (Palmer) Slick. Married Ellen Gavin Newman on June 24, 1989 in Freeport. Larry was a teacher and had the pleasure of educating students in Forreston, Leaf River, Wilson, West High School and...

August 22, 2016

Harriett K. Brooks, 91, of Rockford, passed away peacefully on Monday, August 22, 2016 at Wesley Willows. She was born on August 28, 1924, in Indianola, IA, the daughter of Isaac and Ella (Marken) Keen. She attended Iowa State University, receiving a Bachelors of Science in Nutrition. Harriett worked for the National Dairy Council in Chicago, where she met medical...

August 22, 2016

Cletus “Pop” G. Baumgartner 83 of Rockford passed away Monday August 22, 2016 while being cared for at Alden Debes. He was born July 1, 1933 inTerrapin Ridge, IL, the son of Bernard and Veronica Baumgartner. He married Carol Michael in October of 1956, who preceded him in death in 1999. He served in the United States Air Force during...