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Vanessa A. Meyers
December 8, 2024
Vanessa A. Meyers, 70, of Rockford, passed away on Sunday, December 8, 2024. Born in Rockford, Illinois, to Alex and Violet (Lundgren) Smith on March 2, 1954. She married Wayne L. Meyers on May 13, 2005. Vanessa worked as a paraprofessional at East High School up until her retirement in 2018. She enjoyed crocheting and road tripping with Wayne, visiting...
Karin Ann Kullberg
December 8, 2024
Karin Ann (Eklund) Kullberg, 86, born August 9th, 1938, in Rockford, IL to Henry and Kerstin Eklund passed away peacefully on December 8th, 2024, in hospice care at The Radcliff in Wood Dale, Illinois.
Karin was a 1956 graduate of East High School, attended Augustana College, received her bachelor’s degree from Rockford College and then later went on to get her...
Janet S. Keating
December 8, 2024
Janet Sarah (Pittenger) Keating, 77, born December 10, 1946, in Rockford, IL to Anita (Kissel) Pittenger and Kenneth Davis Pittenger. She died December 8, 2024, in hospice care at OSF St. Anthony’s.
She attended Rockford Public Schools: Montague, Lincoln MS, graduating from Rockford East High School in 1964. She earned a bachelor’s degree from Northern Illinois University in 1968 in sociology.
She...
Sergio P. Petti
December 7, 2024
Sergio Paes Petti, 74, of Rockford, passed away peacefully at home on Saturday, December 7, 2024, surrounded by love. Born on June 11, 1950, in São Paulo, Brazil, Sergio was the cherished son of Orlando and Celita (Paes) Petti.
In 1980, Sergio married the love of his life, Hilevi Cristina Yamaki, in Brazil. Together, they built a beautiful life over 44...
Lori A Rother
December 7, 2024
Lori A. Rother, 62, passed away on December 7, 2024, in Rockford, Illinois. As her life gracefully unfurled, Lori's unwavering strength shone brightly. She faced the closing chapter of her life with serene dignity, passing peacefully in her home, surrounded by the presence of her devoted daughter, a final embrace of love. Lori was born on December 8, 1961, daughter...
Jean Marie Harezlak
December 5, 2024
Jean Marie Harezlak, known for her love, friendship, and strength, passed away surrounded by family on December 5, 2024. She lived a life encouraging others to pursue their dreams, championing education and beauty in her community, and seeking opportunities to celebrate life's joys. She was an extraordinary mother and partner.
Born and raised into a loving family in Rockford, IL, on...
Elsie Louise Knack
December 5, 2024
Elsie Louise Knack, 102, Rockford, passed away peacefully on Thursday, December 5, 2024, with her loving family by her side. She was born on October 22, 1922, in St. Louis, MO, the daughter of Martin and Elsie (Irion) Karasek. Elsie was a graduate of Afton High School. She married John Knack in St. Louis, MO on May 21, 1955. John...
Jack Holst
December 4, 2024
Jack Holst, 84, Rockford, passed away on Wednesday, December 4, 2024, surrounded by his family. He was born in Aurora, IL on September 4, 1940, the son of Marvin and Mary Lou (Winn) Holst. He married Sharon (Wienecke) Holst on October 3, 1964, in Loves Park, IL they were married for 60 years.
For 32 years, Jack dedicated himself to a...
Carol J. Hale
December 3, 2024
Carol J. Hale, a wonderful human being whom was loved by all, passed away on December, 3 2024 at the age of 80. Carol’s life began March 3, 1944 to the parents of Harry “Bud” Mary (nee: Walsh) Ostendorf in Chicago’s South Shore Hospital.
She graduated Fenger High School where she loved being a “Titanette.” Carol went to Western Illinois University...
Kerry E. Setter
December 3, 2024
Kerry Elizabeth (Fluder) Setter, 35, of Rockford, passed away in her home on Tuesday, December 3, 2024, with her loving family by her side.
Kerry was born July 22, 1989, in Chicago, Illinois to Jerome and Wendy (Young) Fluder. She grew up in Chicago with her brother, Kevin, and cousin, Erica. She attended St. Therese Catholic School and Walter Payton College...
Angelo Philip Nicolosi
December 3, 2024
Angelo Philip Nicolosi, 74, passed away peacefully on December 3, 2024, at 9:05 p.m. at Javon Bea Mercy Hospital in Rockford, Illinois, surrounded by his loving family.
Born on July 2, 1950, in Rockford, Illinois, Angelo was the beloved husband of Pamela (Koral) Nicolosi and the proud father of four children: Philip (Tricia) Nicolosi, Eli Nicolosi, Cara (Toby) Lask, Rachel (Joel)...
Dan R. Schafman
December 3, 2024
Danny R. "Dan" Schafman, a beloved husband, father, grandfather, and friend, passed away on December 3, 2024, just two days shy of his 80th birthday. Born on December 5, 1944, in Rockford, Illinois, Dan was a vibrant spirit whose life touched the hearts of many.
Dan was the cherished son of Clarence and Esther (Behling) Schafman. He grew up surrounded by...
Robert L. Rush
December 2, 2024
Robert L. Rush, 91, passed away Monday, December 2, 2024. He was the son of the late Dewey and Gladys (Fisher) Rush. Born March 22, 1933 in Osseo, MN, at the family farm during a blizzard. He graduated in 1951 from Osseo High School in Osseo, MN. Following high school, he worked in construction for a short time. He was...
Kathleen "Kathy" M. Falzone
November 29, 2024
Kathleen (Kathy) M. (O’Neil) Falzone, 81, of Morris Chapel, TN, former Cherry Valley resident, went to be with her Lord peacefully on November 29, 2024.
On November 30, 1942, Kathy was born in Mason City, Iowa to Margaret (White) O'Neil and Carol O’Neil. She moved to Loves Park, IL as a child where she was raised by her mother and stepfather,...
Carolyn June Dylak
November 29, 2024
Carolyn June Dylak, 86, passed away on Friday, November 29, 2024. Carolyn was born in Waukegan, IL on July 31, 1938, daughter of Cedrick and Glendora (Gould) Hanson.
She earned her bachelor’s degree as a ‘comprehensive major’ at Illinois State Normal University in 1960, and worked as a junior high school teacher for McHenry Junior High School, McHenry, Illinois for several...
Mary Kay Richards
November 27, 2024
Mary Katherine Richards, 77, of Rockford, IL, passed away on Wednesday, November 27, 2024, after a lengthy illness. She was born in Sterling, IL, on February 18, 1947, to Ruth and Irvin Steinhagen.
Mary was married to James “Bob” Richards on January 18, 1969, in Sterling. Throughout her life, she enjoyed learning new recipes, trying out new restaurants, watching TV shows...
Frank J. Vainisi Jr.
November 27, 2024
Frank Joseph Vainisi Jr was born on February 5, 1948, at the Oak Park Hospital in Illinois, to Frank Vainisi Sr. and Sarah A. Vainisi (nee Scolaro). He passed away peacefully on November 27, 2024 at the Swedish American Hospital in Rockford, IL. He married Ana Vainisi (Fracchia) on April 27. 1974, at St. Ferdinand Church in Chicago, IL, and...
William "Bill" E. Lyons
November 27, 2024
William (Bill) Edward Lyons Sr, of Rockford Illinois, passed away peacefully in his home on November 27, 2024.
He was born on May 2, 1938, in Jacksonville Illinois, parents Lee and Pansy Lyons. On July 8, 1957, William married the love of his life Sharon Lyons (Wilkinson) in Hernando, Mississippi. The two of them enjoyed 67 years of marriage, building the...
Ashley Anne Russell
November 25, 2024
Ashley Anne Russell, age 31, passed away on Monday, November 25, 2024. She was also joined in heaven by her newborn daughter, Otiliana “Tilly” Russell on Wednesday, December 4, 2024.
Ashley was born in Rockford, IL on March 18, 1993, daughter of Colin Russell and Anne Frisk. She graduated from East High School in 2011. Ashley was devoted to her career...
John Howard Addams
November 23, 2024
John Howard Addams, 80, Rockford, passed away on Saturday, November 23, 2024, in Azura Memory Care of Clinton. He was born in Rockford on September 15, 1944, the son of Howard Joseph and Eleanore (Wahlgren) Addams. John was a veteran of the Army serving in Germany. He married Turid Skreien in Rockford on May 20, 1972. John was a mechanical...
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