June 4, 2016

Michele K. Joike, 48, of Rockford, passed away Saturday, June 4, 2016. Born August 17, 1967, in Washington DC, the daughter of Trevor and Rebecca Ann (Upchurch) Joike. Michele earned her JD from William Mitchell College of Law in St. Paul and her PhD in Molecular Biology from University of Illinois at Chicago. She was a Patent Examiner with the...

June 4, 2016

Nora L. Zweep, 85, of Rockford passed away Saturday, June 4, 2016 at Fairhaven Health Center. Born June 21, 1930, in Winnebago, the daughter of Manny and Ruby Bomgarden. She married Eugene W. Zweep on November 9, 1950. Survived by her children, Marlin (Nina) Zweep, Duane (Donna) Zweep, Gerald Zweep and Marsha (Scott) McGuire; 5 grandchildren; 7 great-grandchildren and numerous...

June 3, 2016

June 2, 2016

Edward Anthony Daeger, 64 Edward Anthony Daeger, 64, of Rockford, passed away June 2, 2016 in his home surrounded by his loving family. Born July 13, 1951 in Indianapolis, Indiana to Roland and Mary (Miller) Daeger. Ed and Randi met at St. Edward's University in Austin, Texas and married shortly after graduation in 1973. For 40 years together, they happily...

June 1, 2016

William (Bill) J. Russell, 76 Rockford- William (Bill) J. Russell, 76, died on June 1, 2016 at St. Anthony Medical Center. Born September 30, 1939 in St. Anthony’s Hospital to William and Ernestine (Jelinek) Russell. Lived all his life in Rockford. Graduated from West High School in 1957 and attended Rockford Business School and Rockford College. Bill was employed at...

May 31, 2016

Paul Charles Sackley died May 31, 2016 at OSF St. Anthony Medical Center. He was born August 27, 1925 in Portland Maine to Charles Paul Sackley and Vivian Sackley. Paul graduated from Portland High School, Portland, Maine in 1943 and graduated from Maine Maritime Academy in 1945. He went to Sea as Third Mate on a cargo ship loaded with...

May 31, 2016

Ann Marie Brace, 85, Rockford – Ann Marie Brace, 85, passed away Tuesday, May 31, 2016 in her home surrounded by her family. Born September 16, 1930 in Ft. Riley, Kansas, the daughter of Arthur H. & Mary A. (Sayles) Truxes. Graduated from Georgia Tech. Married Paul H. Brace in St. Luke’s, Atlanta, Ga, on June 12, 1953. He predeceased...

May 31, 2016

Lylian C. Hegberg, 93, of Rockford passed away Tuesday, May 31, 2016 in her home. Born in Au Tieport, France, the daughter of George J. and Henriette (Javelle) MacNairn. She married Emmett L. Hegberg in Paris on January 14, 1946; he preceded her in death on September 29, 1998. She was a homemaker. Survived by children, Stanley C. (Deborah) Hegberg...

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,...