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Angela Gianquinto Franks
March 14, 2024
Angela “Angie” Gianquinto Franks, 83, went to be with the Lord on March 14, 2024, in her hometown of Rockford. Born on March 3, 1941, she was the oldest of three daughters to Philip and Ann (Bordonaro) Gianquinto. During her professional years, she was a claims processor for Aetna Insurance, until she retired to fully dedicate herself to her husband...
Dolores 'Dee Dee" Krajewski
March 12, 2024
Dolores Krajewski (Noviski), age 93, passed away peacefully at Victory Lakes Senior Living Center in Lindenhurst, IL. Dee Dee was born to her parents, Edward and Sally Noviski, in Chicago and raised in Marion, IN along with her dear sister Bernice Terhune (Noviski) who preceded her in death by 3 days.
She attended Ladywood High School in Indianapolis (Class of ‘47)...
Loretta "Ret" M. McCoy
March 12, 2024
Loretta “Ret” M. (Vaught) McCoy, 79, of Winnebago, passed away peacefully on March 12, 2024, in Rockford, Illinois. Born February 4, 1945, in Roswell, NM, the daughter of Loren Valentine and Inez Eudora (Johnson) Vaught. Graduated from Pecatonica High School in 1963. Throughout her life, Ret, as she was known to her many friends and family, was a people person....
Richard F. Miller
March 12, 2024
Richard F. Miller, 81, of Rockford, passed away at home on Tuesday, March 12, 2024. He was born in Freeport, Illinois on April 24, 1942, the son of Frank B. Miller and Irene C. McCallum. Richard proudly served in the United States Army and went on to begin his lifetime career as a talented painter and was actively involved in the...
Scott J. Francis
March 12, 2024
Scott J. Francis, 77, of Rockford, passed away on March 12, 2024. He was born on January 20, 1947, in Rockford, the son of Robert and Dorothy (Knick) Francis. He married Susan Usiewicz in 1972, in Kankakee, Illinois. He graduated from East High School, class of 1965 and he attended University of Illinois and earned his bachelor's degree from Northern...
Glenda Rae Hartje
March 12, 2024
Glenda Rae (Bryden) Hartje, 79, found peace and was reunited with her husband Terry, son Brytten, and many friends and family members on Tuesday, March 12, at Generations at Neighbors in Byron, IL. The sun shone on her face and we have no doubt she could hear ocean waves as she left her failing body for a new life, free...
Frank T. Martorana
March 11, 2024
Frank T. Martorana, 95, a beloved member of the Rockford community, passed away on March 11, 2024, at his home surrounded by his loving family. He was born on November 28, 1928, in Chicago, Illinois, the son of Benny and Rose (Del Vecchio) Martorana. Frank dedicated his life to the art of barbering and found joy in his work at...
Patricia A McLaughlin
March 9, 2024
Patricia A. (Prehn) McLaughlin, 83, graced this world on August 19, 1940, in Harvard, Illinois, and sadly departed on March 9, 2024, in Rockford, Illinois. She was born to Stuart and Alice (McCarthy) Prehn. She married David R. McLaughlin in Rockford on January 14, 1961. A woman of grace and strength, she touched the lives of many with her kindness...
Joseph Milton Schuller
March 7, 2024
Joseph Milton Schuller was born on March 22, 1926, to Joseph Figley and Freda Caroline Linder in New Castle, Pennsylvania. In October 1939, his family moved to Chicago, Illinois. They joined St. Martini Church in Chicago, and in 1940 Joe was confirmed there. He attended and graduated from the Luther Institute.
Joe enlisted in the U.S. Navy and served in the...
June Sowa
March 5, 2024
June Sowa, BelvidereJune was born June 25, 1930, in Bebington, England, the daughter of Milner and Mildred (Garland) McPherson. Growing up in northern England, June was the third of seven children, and undeniably, the boss of all. One afternoon, while at Haverigg Beach with friends, June caught the attention of a handsome Polish Army soldier, Julian J. Sowa, who was...
Nancy C. Park
March 4, 2024
Nancy C. Park, 85, of Machesney Park, passed away on March 4, 2024. She was born on February 3, 1939, in Fond Du Lac, Wisconsin, the daughter of Lawrence and Ruth (Schumacher) Hintz. She married Lyle G. Park on June 23, 1956, in Fond Du Lac, and together they were blessed with 5 children. In her early years, Nancy had...
Luba Bremer
March 4, 2024
Luba Bremer, age 90, of Rockford, passed away peacefully on Monday, March 4, 2024, surrounded by her loving family. Luba was born on May 16, 1933, in Bielen, (Poland) Belarus, daughter of Aleksander and Aleksandra Soroka. She emigrated to the United States with her family in 1949, arriving in the Port of New Orleans. The family picked cotton for six months...
Ronald D. Picht
March 1, 2024
Ronald Dean Picht (Ron) of Rockford, IL, peacefully left this life on March 1, 2024. He was in his home with his loving family and wife Jane of 53 years at his bedside. After bravely battling cancer for the past five months with more stubbornness and toughness than many. He had endless, loving care from his loving wife, Jane (Dickason),...
Jessica Michelle Yaeger
February 29, 2024
Jessica Michelle Yaeger, age 35, of Rockford, IL, passed away on February 29, 2024. Born on June 13, 1988, in Cape Girardo, MO. Jessica was a beautiful, loving and sensitive woman. She cherished her daughters, Mila and Eyla above all else. Known for her creativity and artistic nature, Jessica touched the lives of many with her kindness and warmth.
Jessica is...
Judith Lynn Murphy
February 28, 2024
Judith Lynn Murphy, 81, passed away in her home in Rockford, Illinois on February 28, 2024. Judi was born in Rockford on January 4, 1943, daughter to Jack and Betty (Caldwell) Anderson. She went on to marry the love of her life, Theodore “Ted” Murphy and they shared 53 years of memories before his passing on February 22, 2023. Those...
Anne R. Robek
February 27, 2024
Anne R. Robek, 84, passed away Tuesday, February 27, 2024, in Rockford, Illinois. Born on November 14, 1939, to parents Victor and Helen (Belle) in Chicago, Illinois. Anne spent most of her career in the electronics industry before her retirement in 2016. In 1998, she started dating the love of her life, Patrick Barrett. The two would eventually move to...
Rose M. Misuraca
February 27, 2024
Rose M. Misuraca, 93, of Rockford, passed away on February 27, 2024. She was born on January 7, 1931, in Rockford, the daughter of Nicholas and Sarah (Pumilia) Mistretta. She graduated from West High School, class of 1949. She worked at Barber Coleman as a secretary. Rose had a passion for the arts, where she enjoyed floral designs, drawing, decorating,...
Elizabeth 'Betty' Kroll
February 26, 2024
Elizabeth ‘Betty’ Kroll passed away peacefully on February 26, 2024 in Rockford, Illinois. Born June 5, 1936 to parents Eugene J. O’Rourke and Mary Ellen Williams in Saint Louis, Missouri. Betty graduated from Rosati-Kain Catholic High School in 1954 and attended Saint John’s College of Nursing. Betty spent her career as a registered nurse in hospitals and nursing facilities....
Timothy "Tim" J. Salm
February 26, 2024
Timothy John Salm left this earthly plane on 2/26/24 after a lengthy and courageous battle with cancer. He has joined his four-legged soulmate, Huey, where they are continuing on many more new and exciting adventures.
He will be lovingly remembered by his mother Jeanne Salm; his siblings Michael Salm (Claudia Cooper-Salm), Martha Runyan (Mike), Peter Salm (Mary Jo Guglielmi), Mary Pat...
Steven "Steve" T. Anderson
February 25, 2024
Steven “Steve” T. Anderson, 64, Machesney Park, passed away on Sunday, February 25, 2024. He was born on September 11, 1959, in Vernon, WI, the son of Fred Anderson and Eloda (Stalsberg) Pringey. He married his wife, Renee (Allen) Anderson on September 1, 1984, in Loves Park. Steve graduated from Guilford High School in 1977 and worked at Pointe for...
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