February 26, 2016

Mary Frances Parry, 86 Rockford - Mary Frances Parry went home to Heaven on Friday, Feb. 26, 2016. She was born in Chicago, Il. on Feb. 24, 1930, the daughter of August F. Roller and Frances (Stoeckel) Roller. She graduated from Little Company of Mary School of Nursing in 1951. Mary started her nursing career with the VNA in Chicago....

February 26, 2016

Richard Fratesi of Rockford entered into rest on February 26th, 2016, surrounded by his loving family, as a result of injuries sustained in an automobile accident. Born in Chicago on September 14, 1931, Richard was the son of Nazzareno and Emilia (Frontini). He leaves behind his loving companion, Elizabeth McCoy, with whom he has spent the latter part of his...

February 26, 2016

Samuel Louis Bartel, 6 months, earned his angel wings and flew to heaven, wrapped in the arms of his mother, father, and big sister, on February 26, 2016. Sam was born on August 8, 2015, 3.5 months early, to Luke and Alissa (Geiger) Bartel, and was a warrior from the beginning. Sam was born with a congenital heart defect, and...

February 26, 2016

Charles R. Domenick, 95, of Rockford, passed away on Friday, February 26, 2016. He was born in Philadelphia, PA, on July 22, 1920; to parents Arthur and Margaret (Mullen) Domenick. Charles proudly served his country in the United States Navy. He married his loving wife of 45 years, on April 26, 1971 in Honolulu, Hawaii. He was passionate about many...

February 25, 2016

Charles Greene, 76 Rockford – Charles Greene, 76, departed this earthly life on Thursday, February 25, 2016 after a brief illness. He was born August 25,1939 in Winchester Kentucky, the son of Robert and Josephine (Dunlap) Greene. He graduated from Winchester High School in 1957. He married Gloria Jackson in Clinton, IA on September 17, 1966. They moved to the...

February 25, 2016

Vincent J. Nibbio, 79, of Rockford, died Thursday, February 25, 2016 surrounded by his family. He was born November 18, 1936 in Rockford, IL, the son of Matthew and Josephine (DeCorte) Nibbio. He married the love of his life, Lucille Mastroianni, in Rockford on May 28, 1966. Vincent was a loving husband, cherished father, and devoted member of St. Edward...

February 24, 2016

Phyllis V. Carlson, 84, of Rockford, passed away on Wednesday, February 24, 2016; in the loving care of her family, at her home. Phyllis was born in Rockford on April 21, 1931. She graduated from East High School in 1949; and was engaged to be married to Richard J. Carlson while he served in the U.S. Army from 1952 to...

February 23, 2016

Sophie M. (Toporek) Smolen, 93, of Rockford left this world on Tuesday, Feb. 23, 2016. She was the dear wife and best friend of the late Eugene A. Smolen for 65 years and beloved mother of Gerald (Madeline) of Stratford, CT., Thomas S. (late Colette) of Rockford, IL. Grandmother of Troy, Jason (Sheri), Nicholas (Jennifer), Benjamin (Dr. Melanie) and great...

February 23, 2016

Lucille Irene Mercer, 88, of Loves Park, passed away on Tuesday, February 23, 2016. Lucille was born in New Auburn, WI, on July 6, 1927; to parents Asa and Irene (Deminski) McCarty. Lucille married her loving husband, Glen Mercer in 1956. Lucille and Glen loved to travel in their RV to various destinations across the country. They enjoyed life as...

February 22, 2016

Johnny “John” H. Lockett, 83, of Rockford, died Monday, Feb. 22, 2016 in his home. Born Dec. 8, 1932 in Hamlet, NE and moved to Rockford in 1948. A veteran of the US Air Force serving in the Korean War from 1951-1955. During this time he met and married his loving wife of 63 years, Dorothy “Dort” E. Harne and...

February 22, 2016

Private family services will be held at a later date.

February 22, 2016

Mary Virginia “Gin” Gorman, 91, Rockford, died February 22, 2016, at Presence St. Anne Center. Gin was born July 5, 1924, to John Patrick and Gertrude (Lonergan) Doyle. She attended St. Peter’s grade school and graduated from Muldoon High School and Rosary College, River Forest, Illinois. Gin married Donald E. Gorman on June 18, 1949. Don died April 1, 1984....

February 20, 2016

Edward “Wayne” Hess, Jr., 61, Loves Park, passed away suddenly Saturday, February 20, 2016, while traveling in Richmond, IN. He was born April 25, 1954, in Gainesville, Fl, the son of Rev. Edward W. and Mariane R. (Harold) Hess, Sr. Wayne married Deetra “Dee” Fizzy in Las Vegas, NV on November 24, 1988. Wayne graduated from Baptist Bible College in...

February 20, 2016

Betty J. Reynolds (nee Guymon), 79, of Machesney Park, Illinois, passed away peacefully on February 20, 2016 in Hayward, Wisconsin. Betty was born in Salem, Illinois to Merle and Iola Guymon on August 16, 1936. She attended local schools in Salem, Illinois, graduating from Salem High School in 1951. She married the love of her life, John Reynolds on July...

February 19, 2016

February 19, 2016

Frances P. Fanara, 90, of Rockford died Friday, Feb. 19, 2016 at Anam Glen Care Center. Born October 17, 1925 the daughter of Ross and Theresa (Pumilia) Tusso and married her loving husband, Raymond Fanara on June 2, 1946 at St. Anthony of Padua Catholic Church. Frances worked for Nelson Knitting in her early life and later owned and operated...

February 19, 2016

Janet Adeline (Pilson) Watson left her earthly home on February 19th, 2016 to be with her Heavenly Father. “We are so glad that we can say with utter honesty that in all our dealings we have been pure and sincere, quietly depending upon the Lord for His help and not on our own skills,” (2 Corinthians 1:12). This is Janet’s...

February 19, 2016

Richard J. Stern, 60, formerly of Rockford, died of an unexpected illness on Friday, February 19, 2016; with his family by his side. Dick was born in St. Charles, IL on July 31, 1955; to parents Richard H. and June C. (Olson) Stern. He married his loving wife Patricia in St. Charles at Bethlehem Lutheran Church on December 11, 1982;...

February 18, 2016

Pearl V. Knight, 73, of Roscoe died Thursday, Feb. 18, after a long illness. Born Feb. 25 in Rockford, she was the youngest of Ambrose and Angelina Bonacquisti's eight children. She graduated from West High School in 1960 and married Jack Knight in 1968. Before becoming a mother, Pearl worked as a hostess at D'Agostino's. Family and friends will remember...

February 17, 2016

Raymond D. Aumann, 74, of Machesney Park, passed away on Wednesday, February 17, 2016 at SwedishAmerican Hospital. Born on April 27, 1941 in Brooklyn, Wisconsin; son of Arthur and Mary (Weinand) Aumann. Married Jan (Kraemer) on October 3, 1964 in Rockford at St. Stanislaus Catholic Church. The legendary Raymond Dean Aumann-- more commonly referred to as “The Godfather” or “Bubba”...