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Anthony S. Heaney
April 13, 2024
Anthony S. Heaney, 64, passed away in Machesney Park, Illinois on April 13, 2024. Born on March 26, 1960, in Roswell, New Mexico son to Arthur and Frances (Phelps) Heaney. Tony went on to work for Woodward for 17 years. In his free time, he enjoyed time in his yard (probably with classic rock playing just a little too loud),...
Linda Bender
April 13, 2024
Linda Bender, 83, of Rockford, passed away peacefully leaving behind her beloved family; husband, Robert Bender; faithful dog, Beau; daughters, BobbiLynn (Jason Sr.) Vigdal, Dana (Jesse) Holman; grandchildren, Jason II, MadiLynn, Lily, Sequoia; Special sister-in-law, Diana (Henry) Mulholland-Tyl; sister-in-law, Ardis Bender; brother-in-law Russell Kuykendall; brother Dave (Debra) Angel; and many nieces and nephews. She is predeceased by her parents, sister,...
Gina M. Hasenyager
April 12, 2024
Gina M. (Parrovecchio) Hasenyager, 68, passed away peacefully at home surrounded by her family in her hometown of Rockford, Illinois on April 11, 2024. She was born on March 5, 1956, one of three daughters to Tony and Josephine (Zummo) Parrovecchio. She graduated from Boylan Catholic High School class of 1974 and married her high school sweetheart, Edward Hasenyager on...
Lucille Ann Johnson
April 11, 2024
Lucille “Lucy” A. Johnson, 74, of Winnebago, passed away on April 11, 2024. She was born on February 13, 1950, in Rockford, the daughter of Irvan and Rowena (Loofboro) Edwards. She married David “Dave” on June 22, 1968, in Rockford. Lucy worked as a machine operator at Rockford Products and Testors. She enjoyed spending her mornings on the patio drinking...
Keith Krause
April 10, 2024
Keith Krause, 57, of Rockford, passed away on Wednesday, April 10, 2024. Keith was born on September 26, 1966, in Chicago, to Earl and Judith (Miller) Krause. He married Jannette (Mabalot) Krause on September 2, 2016, in Rockford. He worked as a machinist for Rockford Quality Grinding. He loved to spend his time riding his motorcycle, working outdoors, and spending...
Ella Linsky Stackowicz
April 10, 2024
Ella Linsky Stackowicz, 102, passed from this life on April 10, 2024. She was born on January 9, 1922, in Rockford, the daughter of Charles and Sally (Waicek) Adamitis. Ella and her dear husband Bill Linsky had four daughters. Bill predeceased Ella in 1981. She later found the second love of her life John Stackowicz, adding his two sons to...
Geraldine Rose Pfluger
April 10, 2024
Geraldine Rose (Wick) Pfluger passed away peacefully on April 10, 2024 with her children by her side. Geri was born on August 11, 1936 in Downers Grove, IL. She lived in Chicago and Freeport for part of her childhood, then moved to Rockford while in second grade, where she spent most of her life. Geri attended St. Peter’s for grade...
James Milton English
April 8, 2024
In loving memory of James Milton English
James Milton English also known as “Jim” or “Whitey” by his family and friends passed away peacefully in his sleep April 8, 2024, at Alden Strathmoor Rehab Center where he was recovering from a heart attack. James was born in Benton, Kentucky on September 27, 1932, to Jesse & Besse (Hendrickson) English. James had...
Henry Hryszczuk
April 8, 2024
Henry Hryszczuk, 84, Rockford, passed away on Monday (his favorite day of the week), April 8, 2024, in his home on the day of the solar eclipse. Born on September 3, 1939, in Sucovy, Belarus, a small village on the eastern border of Poland, he was the eldest son of Wesley and Wiera (Pucykowicz) Hryszczuk. His September 3,1939 birthday coincided...
Nancy F. Gulotta
April 8, 2024
Nancy F. Gulotta, 86, of Madison, WI, formally of Roscoe, IL, passed away on April 8, 2024, surrounded by her family. She was born January 17, 1938, in Rockford, IL, the daughter of Walter and Faye (Davis) Brandt. She married Sebastian “Knobby” Gulotta on December 10, 1956, in Rockford, IL, and he preceded her in death on March 15, 2000.
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Roland J. Gudie
April 6, 2024
Roland Gudie, 84 of Rockford, Il, died peacefully on Saturday, April 6th, 2024, at UW Swedish American Hospital. Ron was born June 14, 1939, in La Crosse, WI to Walter and Millie Gudie. Ron married Janet Miller in 1980. Janet preceded him in death on August 5th, 2015. Ron graduated in 1958 from Aquinas High School in La Crosse, WI....
Patricia E. Atkinson
April 6, 2024
Patricia "Pat" Atkinson, 88, passed away on Saturday, April 6, 2024. She was born in Rockford, IL on April 3, 1936, daughter of Emmett and Myrtle (Warner) Alex. She attended grade school at Morris Kennedy and graduated from East High School in Rockford. Pat married William "Bill" Atkinson on January 3, 1964 and they shared 60 years of marriage before Bill's...
Richard F. Gerdeman Jr.
April 4, 2024
Deacon Richard F. Gerdeman Jr., 81, of Rockford, passed away on April 4, 2024.
Richard was born in Lima, Ohio, on July 11, 1942, the son of Richard F. and Rosemary (Schimpf) Gerdeman. He married Sharon (Colgrove) Gerdeman on January 30, 1965, in Winamac, Indiana. Richard's journey was a remarkable one, filled with dedication, compassion, and service. After serving his country in...
Larry L. Espy
April 3, 2024
Larry L. Espy, 87, of Rockford, a beloved husband, father, grandfather and great grandfather passed away at home on April 3, 2024, surrounded by his family. Larry was born in Centerville, Iowa, on December 7, 1936, the oldest of seven children to Delmar and Ione (McDaniel) Espy. Larry led a remarkable life full of love, dedication, and service. He served...
Joyce V. Gilbertson
April 3, 2024
Joyce Verna Gilbertson, 93, Rockford, died on Wednesday, April 3, 2024 in Generations at Neighbors, Byron. Born June 3, 1930 in Clam Falls, WI, daughter of Edward and Irene (Gourlie) VerHagen. Her dad owned a farm and cheese factory where Joyce milked cows by hand every morning at 5:00 a.m. and then went on a milk route for the cheese...
Susan K. Spink
April 2, 2024
Susan K. (Cole) Spink, 67, of Pecatonica, IL, peacefully passed away in the comfort of her home on April 2, 2024, in Pecatonica. Susan was born on November 26, 1956, to Norman and Shirley (Sansom) Cole. She was a proud graduate of East High School in 1974. Susan married her best friend, Charles Spink on April 16,1987 and settled into...
Karen S. Hatter
April 2, 2024
Karen S. Hatter, 67, of Rockford, IL passed away on April 2, 2024, of natural causes after living a full life. She was born in Syracuse, NY, daughter to Raymond and Mary (Axtmann) Hatter. She was raised in Liverpool, NY and graduated from the Liverpool High School class of 1974. After living in beautiful upstate New York for many years...
Serafina Cicero
March 31, 2024
Serafina “Sally” Cicero, 86, passed away peacefully on Easter morning, March 31, 2024, at OSF St. Anthony Medical Center after a brief illness.
She was born August 9, 1937, in Rockford, to Anthony and Josephine LaMendola. After high school, she attended nursing school in Chicago, and married Salvatore “Sam” Cicero on October 4, 1958. Sally went on to have a long...
Geraldine Elswick
March 30, 2024
Geraldine (Gerri) M. Elswick, Age 97Loving Wife, Mother and GrandmaGeraldine Elswick passed away on March 30, 2024, in Rockford, Ill. She was born Jan. 17, 1927, in Cedar County, Neb., to Paul Edwin and Alma (Carlson) Paulson. She married Richard B. Elswick at Pella Lutheran Church in Omaha, Neb., on Dec. 31, 1961. Prior to her marriage she was employed by...
Christopher Shane Muse
March 29, 2024
Christopher “Shane” Muse, 41, died March 29, 2024. A devoted combat veteran who served with the 18th Airborne Corps 3rd Battalion, 321 Field Artillery Regiment who served two tours, Afghanistan and Iraq. Tragically, he succumbed to the invisible wounds of war, leaving behind a legacy of bravery and sacrifice. His courage and love endure in the hearts of those he...
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