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Roy N. Abare
November 10, 2024
Roy N. Abare, age 84, died peacefully in his favorite Eames chair watching the Bears game (thanks Bears) on Sunday November 10th 2024. He was born in Dayton Ohio and left this mortal coil after 14 kind years of living in Rockford Illinois. He is survived by his wife of 59 years Sue, his children Timothy (Bridget) Abare and Anne...
Anna M. Alfano
November 10, 2024
Anna M. Alfano, 95, of Rockford, IL, passed away on Sunday, November 10, 2024.
Anna was born on August 25, 1929, in Rockford, IL, daughter of Domenic and Sara (Russo) Bruno. She married Joseph Alfano on June 2, 1951. Anna was a lifelong member of St. Anthony of Padua Catholic Church. She enjoyed cooking, traveling, and hosting special occasions with her...
William M. Messenger
November 8, 2024
Bill Messenger, 51, of Poplar Grove, IL, passed away on Friday, November 8th, 2024, following an inspirational battle against cancer.
Bill was born in Elgin, Illinois on June 19th, 1973, to William and Nancy (Nielsen) Messenger. He pursued his higher education at Judson University, where he achieved his MBA. Bill launched his career in the scrap metal industry at Messenger Auto,...
Larry J Fletcher
November 6, 2024
Larry Joe Fletcher passed peacefully at home in Rockford Illinois, on Wednesday, November 6th, 2024. He was 83 years old. He was born on December 20th, 1940, to Helen and Shannon Fletcher. Larry was born in Worthington, Missouri and raised in Rockford, Illinois, "boy" was very close and connected to his family and three sisters. After graduating from Rockford East...
Joseph Paul Frederick
November 6, 2024
Joseph Paul Frederick, 86, of Rockford, passed away on Wednesday, November 6, 2024.
Joe was born in Ironwood, Michigan on February 22, 1938, the son of Joseph and Jennie (Krizmanich) Frederick. He graduated from St. Ambrose High School, Class of 1956. After high school, Joe went on to serve in the United States Army.
Joe married Christine Ann Rigoni on August 6,...
Kenneth M. Hutsell
November 5, 2024
Kenneth “Kenny” Michael Hutsell, 50, of Chesterfield, Virginia, formerly of Rockford, passed away on November 5, 2024. He was born on October 29, 1974, in Rockford, the son of Andrew W. Hutsell and Jonie L. (Martin) Dorris. Kenny enlisted in the U.S. Marine Corps in 1993, with training at MCRD in San Diego. He was honorably discharged in 1997, after...
James "Jim" Anthony Rever
November 4, 2024
James “Jim” Anthony Rever, 88, Rockford, passed away on Monday, November 4, 2024, at home with his wife, Sharon, by his side. He was born in Rockford on November 16, 1935, the son of George and Ruth (Whitlock) Rever. Jim was a veteran of the Army serving during the Korean War. Jim married Sharon Plymale in Rockford on June 9,...
Sylvia E. Bender
November 4, 2024
Sylvia Elaine Bender passed away at her residence in Caledonia, Illinois on November 4, 2024, at the age of 91. Born on February 2, 1933, in Moline, Illinois, Sylvia spent her life dedicated to her family, career, pets, and creative passions.
Sylvia was a beloved mother, grandmother, and accomplished professional. Her professional journey was one paved with success and leadership. Throughout...
Miroslawa "Mira" Wojciechowski
November 2, 2024
Miroslawa “Mira” Wojciechowski, 83, Rockford, passed away on Saturday, November 2, 2024. She was born in Suwalki, Poland on July 26, 1941, immigrated from Poland in the 1970s and married Eugene Wojciechowski in Rockford IL. She worked at Penguin Foods and for Hilander stores as a deli department manager until her retirement. In her retirement, Mira loved being outdoors tending...
Ronald J. Hnatko
October 31, 2024
Ronald Joseph Hnatko, formerly of Indianapolis and Chicago, passed away peacefully in his sleep on Thursday October 31, at 10:10 am.
Ron was born on June 24th, 1955 to Joseph and Harriet Hnatko in Chicago, Illinois. After graduating from Roosevelt High School, He went on to work for American Airlines as an airline baggage handler. During his American Airlines career, he...
Victor Niles Benson III
October 29, 2024
Victor Niles Benson III, 80, of Rockford, passed away on Tuesday, October 29, 2024.
Victor was born in Joliet, Illinois on December 19, 1943, the son of Victor and Clara (Babich) Benson. He graduated from Lockport Township High School, Class of 1961. Victor went on to attend Illinois Institute of Technology, earning his MBA in mechanical engineering remotely while working at...
Robert "Bob" C. Carter
October 29, 2024
Robert ”Bob” Charles Carter, 65, Rockford, passed away on Tuesday, October 29, 2024. He was born on September 28, 1959. The son of Charles and Janet (Hammerstrand) Carter. He worked as a machinist for many years and loved to spend his time drawing and painting. He is survived by his brother, Thomas (Stephen Mintz) Carter; he is predeceased by his...
Janet A. Rigoni
October 29, 2024
Janet Ann Rigoni, 86, passed away on October 29, 2024. Janet said she wanted to be remembered for loving her family more than anything else.
Janet was born on “8-8-38,” in Gary, Indiana, the eldest of Leonard and Ann Bessie (Kubik) Schmelter’s four children. She grew up in Hobart, Indiana, where she attended St. Bridget School and Hobart High and remained...
Sharon Marie Halfman
October 29, 2024
Sharon Marie Halfman, 81, passed away in her home with her family on Tuesday, October 29, 2024, in Rockford, Illinois. Born in Chicago, Illinois on October 1, 1943, daughter to Stanley and Margaret (Klein) Carlson. In 1981 Sharon married Kevan Halfman in Rockford, Illinois. She worked for All Rental which later became G & K rental for over 30 years,...
Carol Maye Adams
October 29, 2024
Carol Maye Adams, 96, of Machesney Park, passed away on Tuesday, October 29, 2024, surrounded by her loving family. Born on July 20, 1928, in Benton, WI, to Earl and Glada (Horsley) Hocking. Carol married John J. Adams on February 17, 1951. They spent 72 years together, until his passing on January 9, 2024. She attended Bowling Green University and...
Kathy A. Reina
October 29, 2024
Kathy Ann (Sandoval) Reina went to be with the Lord, her father and mother on Tuesday, October 29, 2024. Kathy’s wonderful life was blessed with so many wonderful people. She and her husband Denny shared 44 years and they were always together! During her young adulthood, Kathy worked serving the public at the Winnebago County Treasurer’s office but soon found...
Michael S. Jones
October 28, 2024
Michael Jones was a kind and generous man with an unforgettable smile. He was a loving husband, son, brother and friend. Michael passed away at the age of 72 at his home on October 28, 2024 surrounded by his loved ones.
Mike was an avid pilot who volunteered at the EAA Oshkosh Airventure for over 15 years and attended for over...
Bernice A. Terranova
October 28, 2024
Bernice A. Terranova, 96, Rockford, passed away on Monday, October 28, 2024, at home. She was born on January 12, 1928, in Streator, the daughter of A. J. and Anna (Senko) Novotney. She married John A. Terranova, Sr. in Rockford on November 30, 1946. He passed away on May 15, 2011. Bernice worked for many years at various Rockford businesses...
Thomas Elliott Root, MD
October 27, 2024
Thomas Elliott Root, MD, 81, passed away at home in Portland, Oregon surrounded by family on October 27, 2024.
Tom was born on August 16, 1943, in Port Jefferson, New York. Son to Elliott and Ruth (Horney) Root, he was raised in Jamestown, New York. As a young man he excelled at playing the trumpet and enjoyed trips to New York...
Jeffrey A. Bennett
October 26, 2024
Jeffrey “Jeff” Alan Bennett, 68, of Rockford, passed away unexpectedly on October 26, 2024. He was born on November 11, 1955, in Rockford, the son of Rubert and Betty (Davis) Bennett. He married Brenda (Walker) Gray on May 12, 2001, in Rockford. He worked as an electrician for the IBEW 364 Union for 44 years. In his younger years, he...
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