July 23, 2016

Susan M. Heisler Welter, 63 Devoted Wife, Mother, Nana, Sister, and Friend Susan M. Heisler Welter 63, of Rockford died unexpectedly Saturday July 23, 2016 at 1:47 PM at Rockford Memorial Hospital surrounded by her family and friends. Born June 3, 1953 in Rockford to Donald and Patricia (Fenelon) Heisler. Attended Muldoon High school until it closed, graduating from West...

July 21, 2016

Janet Biggs, 66, of Rockford, passed away on Thursday, July 21, 2016 at Alpine Fireside Nursing Home. She was born on September 17, 1949 in Rockford, the daughter of Joseph and Rose (Montalbano) Valaisis. She graduated from Auburn High School in 1967. She married the love of her life, Karl Biggs on May 19, 1969. Janet worked as a Librarian...

July 21, 2016

Carlo “Carl” J. Benassi of Rockford passed away Thursday July 21, 2016 at his home surrounded by his loving family. He was born March 23, 1931 in Duluth, MN the son of Joseph and Rosemary Benassi. He came to Rockford in 1962, from Jacksonville, FL. He served in the U.S. Air Force during the Korean Conflict. He married Patricia Martin...

July 21, 2016

Gordon B., “Gordy” Grubb passed away peacefully at home on Thursday, July 21, at the age of 80. Gordy was born September 26, 1935, in Belvidere, Illinois, the third child of Clarence and Margaret (née Silvius) Grubb. Cherished husband of Linda (née Hinze) Daly Grubb, married January 1, 1977. Dearly loved father of Diana Grubb, Rockford IL; Denise Nesmith (Daniel,...

July 21, 2016

Josephine Larson, 95, of Rockford passed away peacefully on Thursday, July 21, 2016 in Swedish American Hospital after a short illness. She was born on January 7, 1921 in Rockford, the daughter of John and Anna DeVita. She married Lyle Larson in St Mary Church on September 25, 1948. Lyle predeceased her in 1995. She worked as a hairdresser, owning...

July 18, 2016

Timothy H. Doyle, was involved in a tragic accident on July 16 while on vacation with his wife in Nashville, TN. His children, his wife and family were at his bedside at Vanderbilt University Medical Hospital when he went to join his family and friends in heaven on Monday, July 18, 2016. Tim was born on February 1, 1956 to...

July 18, 2016

James Eddy, 60, of Coweta, passed away on Monday, July 18, 2016. He was born in Rockford, Illinois, on September 25, 1955, the son of William James Eddy, Jr., and Eulene (Sanders) Eddy. On September 23, 1983, he married Cheryl Ann "Cheri" Gagliano, in Austin, Texas. He is survived by his loving wife, Cheri, of Coweta, son, Colin Eddy, of...

July 17, 2016

Joan C. McSweeney, 87, of Rockford, passed away Sunday, July 17, 2016. Born in Rockford, January 5, 1929 to Ambrose and Mary (Marelli) Cherichetti. Graduated from Muldoon High School, class of 1946. Joan married Thomas McSweeney on June 28, 1952, in Rockford. She worked at Amerock before becoming a secretary at the Cathedral of St. Peters for ten years. Later...

July 17, 2016

Frances “Fran” A. Vollmer, 73, of Rockford died Sunday, July 17, 2016 in her home. Born October 25, 1942 in Beloit, WI the daughter of Lee and Mary (Ragalski) Sager. Graduated from Bishop Muldoon High School, class of 1960 and married her loving husband, Alfred Vollmer on Nov. 17, 1962 at St. Patrick Catholic Church. Fran worked for Conseco Insurance...

July 17, 2016

July 16, 2016

Barbara B. (Landgraf) Magnuson, 94 Rockford- Barbara B. (Landgraf) Magnuson, 94, passed away Saturday, July 16, 2016 at the Bickford House surrounded by her loving family. Born November 30, 1921 in Bad Neustadt an der Saale, Germany, the daughter of Nikolaus & Maria (Brell) Landgraf. She worked as a secretary in Germany, then moved to Rockford in 1959, where she...

July 16, 2016

Eric Wiltfang, 24, Rockford, passed away Saturday, July 16, 2016, in his home. Eric was born in Rockford on Mother’s Day, May 10, 1992, the son of Gerald “Jerry” Wiltfang Jr. and JoAnne M. (Mentzer) Wiltfang. Eric was a 2010 graduate of Rockford Lutheran High School. He attended the University of Kentucky and was a member of the Delta Sigma...

July 14, 2016

Karen F. Dal Santo, 57, of Rockford, passed away on July 14, 2016 surrounded by her loving family. She was born on April 19, 1959 in Rockford, the daughter of Orvin and Sonja (Rostamo) Anderson. She was a graduate of East High School. On October 13, 1984 she married the love of her life, Thomas Dal Santo at Bethlehem Lutheran...

July 14, 2016

Richard G. Herrick, 84 Rockford-Richard G. Herrick, 84, passed away in his home Thursday, July 14, 2016. Born November 18, 1931 in Rochester, Minn., the son of Virgil & Iva (Nemoede) Herrick. Graduated from Galena High School, class of 1950, where he was class president and captain of the football team. Richard served in the US Army during the Korean...

July 11, 2016

John C. Conti 73 of Rockford passed away Monday July 11, 2016 in Swedish American Hospital after a sudden illness. He was born April 23, 1943 in Rockford to Angelo and Anita Conti. He graduated from West High School, class of 61. He married Lynda Foss on October 10, 1992 in Rockford. John worked for the United States Postal Service...

July 10, 2016

Leona “Loney” J. Griffey, 87, of Rockford passed away on Sunday, July 10, 2016 at Rochelle Rehab & Healthcare. Born in Rockford on June 28, 1929, in Rockford, she was the daughter of Leon and Lenora (Miller) Dill. She married Eugene Griffey in December of 1948. She was a loving and caring mother and grandmother. Survived by her children, Mike...

July 10, 2016

Floyd M. Herbig, died July 11, 2016 at home. Born February 19, 1929 to Ray and Urilla (Seibert) Herbig in rural Pecatonica, Illinois. Moving to Seward in 1938, Floyd attended Beuth, Seward and Pecatonica schools. Graduate of Pecatonica High School in 1946. A combat veteran of the Korean War, Floyd served with the 7th Infantry Regiment 3rd Infantry Division in...

July 8, 2016

Kathy Anne Suddarth, 59, passed away Friday, July 8, 2016 at SwedishAmerican Hospital surrounded by her loving family and friends after a courageous battle with cancer. She was born on August 13, 1956 in Rockford, the daughter of Sam and Lillian (Falk) Shifo. She married Rusty Suddarth on February 26, 1983. Kathy was loved and appreciated by all who knew...

July 8, 2016

Carla E. “Penny” Stienecker, 76, of Rockford, died Friday, July 8, 2016 in her home. Born April 3, 1940 in Rockford the daughter of Carl and Evelyn (Greer) Mera. Carla spent a majority of her time raising her 3 beautiful children and was sure to enjoy and cherish every moment she could with her grandchildren. She was an active mom,...

July 8, 2016

Catherine Ann Benthal, 55, Elgin, died peacefully at home on July 8, 2016, after years of struggles with health issues. She was born October 27, 1960, in Rockford to Colleen and the late Donald S. Benthal, Catherine was also known as “Cath,” “Cat,” and “Aunt Kaki” by her twelve nieces and one nephew. Cath attended Cathedral of St. Peter Grade...