May 30, 2016

Private family services.

May 30, 2016

Our mother, Dr. Irma Lea McCormac Evans Rahtjen, died peacefully at age 86 on May 30 in Rockford, Illinois after a long illness. Born and raised in Kansas City, Missouri, she was the only child of George and Leona McCormac. Mom attended Southwest High School in Kansas City, Lindenwood College in St. Louis, and the University of Missouri at Columbia...

May 30, 2016

Ryan Michael Schulz, 36, of Rockford, passed away peacefully in his sleep Saturday, May 28, 2016. Ryan’s love of life and his family will be remembered by all. His smile was contagious and his sense of humor was unforgettable. He overcame his struggles to become successful in all he did. He was passionate about his art and his faith. He...

May 29, 2016

Beverly D. Mackey, 94, Rockford, passed away Sunday, May 29, 2016, in her home with her family by her side. She was born July 23, 1921, in Janesville, WI, the daughter of Ted and Bethel Miller. Her family moved several times until settling on Crosby St. in Rockford, Prior to her marriage, she was employed by Pioneer Life, owned her...

May 29, 2016

Robert Joseph Blais 48 of Rockford passed away Sun 5/29/2016 in his home. He was born 9/30/1967 in Rockford, the son of H. Lewis”Lew” Blais & Catherine “Kitty” Blais & proud graduate of Boylan High School (1985) and SIU Carbondale (1989). Bob was a successful Journeyman Ironworker, Apprentice Instructor, Training Coordinator, & Local Officer for Ironworkers Local 498. He was...

May 28, 2016

May 26, 2016

Sam J. Calcione, 96, of Rockford, died Thursday, May 26, 2016 in his home. Born Sept. 19, 1919 in Rockford the son of Samuel and Catherine Calcione. A United States Army Veteran serving during WWII and came home to marry his beautiful bride, Sally Narramore. Sam was the owner and operator of “The Spa” until his retirement at age 65....

May 25, 2016

Charlotte G. Boales, 85, Rockford, passed away Wednesday, May 25, 2016, at Wesley Willows Health Care Center. She was born August 18, 1930, in Summit, NJ, the daughter of Richard and Hazel Garlock. Charlotte married William G.“Bill” Boales in 1951. He passed away in Rockford on May 30, 2015. She was a member of First Presbyterian Church of Caldwell in...

May 24, 2016

Matthew P. Rotello, 53, Rockford-Matthew P. Rotello, 53, passed away Tuesday, May 24, 2016, at Swedish American Hospital with family by his side. Born April 18, 1963 in Rockford, the son of Joseph & Mary Ann (Costello) Rotello, he lived most of his life in Rockford. Matt graduated from West High School, class of 1981, and received an Associate’s Degree...

May 23, 2016

Jerry J. McWilliams, 83 of Loves Park died Monday May 23, 2016 surrounded by his loved ones at Kindred Hospital in Sycamore. The son of Victor and Florence McWilliams. Veteran of the US Navy serving during the Korean War in the South Pacific. Married Betty L. Townsend on January 9, 1954 in Rockford. Survivors include, sons, Gary (Jody), Greg (Alice),...

May 23, 2016

Glen R. Lewis, 94, of Rockford died Monday, May 23, 2016 at Fairhaven Christian Retirement Center. Born August 25, 1921 in Hazel Green, WI the son of William and Marie (Taylor) Lewis. Served in the United States Army during WWII on the beaches of Normandy where he lost numerous friends and saw many soldiers die. He was lucky to have...

May 22, 2016

Siamphone Singmouangthong, 60, Rockford, died Sunday, May 22, 2016, in her home surrounded by her family. She was born in Laos on February 2, 1956, the daughter of Souvanh and Khoune Luangphakdy. Siamphone married Vanh Singmouangthong in Pakse, Laos in 1975. She was employed as an inspector at Spider Company for 8 years. Survived by her husband, Vanh, her sons,...

May 21, 2016

Josephine Nicosia, 84, of Rockford passed away Saturday, May 21, 2016. Born June 30, 1931, in Sicily, the daughter of Joseph and Rosa (Santalucia) Nicosia. Josephine worked at Rockford Products as an inspector for over 25 years retiring in 1993. She was a member of St. James Catholic Church. Survived by her brothers, Ross Nicosia and Dominick (Rosa) Nicosia; sister,...

May 20, 2016

Randal “Randy” S. Charlton, 64, of Rockton, passed away on Friday, May 20, 2016 surrounded by his family. He was born on May 7, 1952 in Rockford, the son of Sherman and Barbara (Dygert) Charlton. Randy served proudly in the United States Navy aboard the U.S.S. Schenectady during Vietnam. He worked as a butcher at Cub Foods for nearly 20...

May 20, 2016

May 20, 2016

Marie Jurkewycz, 93, of Rockford, passed away in her home. Born September 12, 1922 in Ukraine, the daughter of Mr & Mrs Hwyel. She was a homemaker most of her life, but she did volunteer as a greater at Rockford Memorial Hospital. Visitation will be 1:30 -2:30 pm with a service starting at 2:30 pm Wednesday, May 25, 2016 at...

May 18, 2016

William “Bill” R. Coon, 81 Rockford-William “Bill” R. Coon, 81, passed away Wednesday, May 18, 2016 in his home, surrounded by his loving family. Born February 28, 1935 in Thomson, IL, the son of Robert E. & May (Spencer) Coon. Lived most of his life in Rockford, coming here from Savanna. Bill worked for the Iron Workers Local Union 498,...

May 16, 2016

Susie Duke Walsh, 63, of Rockford, formerly of Golden, CO, passed away surrounded by her family on Monday, May 16, 2016. She was born on October 16, 1952 in Chicago, the daughter of James and Betty (Delaney) Duke. She relocated to Golden, CO, where she met the love of her life, John Walsh. The two married on August 16, 1985....

May 16, 2016

Gary A. Lubbert 52 of Rockford passed away Monday May 16, 2016 in Swedish American Hospital. He was born July 18, 1963 in Charles City Iowa, the son of Roy and Margaret Lubbert. He graduated with his Bachelor’s and Master’s Degree from University of Northern Iowa. He went on to teach at Central College in Pella, IA. He then worked...

May 16, 2016

Beatrice Anne Bier Whitford, 65, of Burnsville, Minnesota, previously of Rockford, passed away Monday, May 16, 2016. Born in Janesville, Wisconsin, the daughter of Matthew and Norma Bier, sister to Bob Bier. She graduated from Muldoon High School in 1968. She married Larry (Lawrence) Whitford (passed 1987) and they had three children: Eric James (passed 1972); Sharlin Janell Logid; Lawrence...