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Mary Mildred McGarry
October 26, 2024
Mary Mildred “Millie” McGarry, 89, passed away in her hometown of Rockford, Illinois on Saturday, October 26, 2024. She was born on December 31, the last baby born in 1934; daughter to Harold and Romona (Creagan) Kennedy. After her father’s passing, she was raised and cared for by her mother Romona and her aunt, C. Loretta Creagan. She graduated from...
Marie B. Sesslar
October 25, 2024
Marie B. Sesslar, 91, passed away on Friday, October 25, 2024, at her home in Rockford, Illinois. She was born in Baltimore, Maryland on July 8, 1933 to Christian and Elizabeth Bauer.
Marie was an avid gardener who loved being outdoors tending to her large yard and beautiful gardens. She loved animals and actively cultivated and cared for the wild birds...
Michael A. Peters
October 25, 2024
Michael A. Peters, 79, passed away in Rockford, Illinois on October 25, 2024. He was born on November 15, 1944, son to Jesse and Violet (Kerwood) Peters Jr. Being raised in Decatur, Il he went to MacArthur High School, where he met the love of his life, Jeannine White. After graduating in 1962, Michael took a momentous step by entering...
Margery Sue Spencer
October 24, 2024
Margery Sue Spencer, 85 of Roscoe, passed away at home surrounded by family on Thursday, October 24, 2024.
Marge was born in Sycamore, Illinois on July 13, 1939, to Clifton and Vivian (Dellenback) Whisler. She graduated from Big Rock High School in Hinckley, IL in 1957. She was a homemaker for many years and went on to work for OSF Home...
Carol A. Irvin
October 24, 2024
Carol Ann Irvin, 74, of Rockford, passed away on October 24, 2024. She was born on March 7, 1950, in Rockford, the daughter of Alfred and Dorothy (Guffey) Carpenter. She married Jack Irvin on October 2, 1971, in Rockford, and spent 53 years together. She worked as a secretary for Our Savior's Lutheran Church. Carol had a love for animals,...
Alfred P. Piccirilli
October 22, 2024
Alfred P. Piccirilli, 80, Rockford, passed away at Anam Glen on Tuesday, October 22, 2024. He was born August 24, 1944, in Rockford, the son of Egidio and Vita (Ciaccio) Piccirilli. Alfred was a veteran serving in the Navy during the Vietnam War. After his discharge from the Navy, Al met and married Sheila Chennilaro and began his metal drafting...
Robert "Bob" C. Falgiatano
October 20, 2024
Robert “Bob” C. Falgiatano, 88, Rockford, passed away on Sunday, October 20, 2024, at Fairhaven Retirement Home with his loving family by his side. He was born August 24, 1936, in Rockford, the son of James and Iolanda (Coletta) Falgiatano. He was a graduate of Rockford West High School. Bob married Patricia “Pat” Kimpel in Rockford on June 1, 1957....
Debra Jean Holman
October 19, 2024
Debra Jean Holman, 70, Rockford, passed away on Saturday, October 19, 2024. She was born on February 15, 1954, in Dubuque, Iowa, the daughter of Donald B. and Betty (Barix) Smith. She married Charles E. Holman on April 8, 1972, in Rockford where they raised their family. She loved to spend her time gardening, camping, campfires, and her dog. She...
Lawrence Edward France
October 17, 2024
Lawrence “Larry” E. France, 84, of Rockford, IL passed away on October 17, 2024. He was born on August 9, 1940 in Rockford, IL, the son of Sidney and Margaret (Zimmerman) France. Larry attended St. Peter’s and St. Thomas schools. He married Shirley (Conrad) France on March 25, 1967 and they had two children. They later divorced on August 13,...
Mae J. Anderson
October 17, 2024
Mae J. Anderson, 93, of Rockford, passed away on Thursday, October 17, 2024.
Mae was born in Rockford, IL on October 23, 1930, daughter of Eric and Emma (Johnson) Anderson. She attended Rockford schools and East High. Mae worked many dedicated years as a secretary and moved her way up to supervisor at City Hall until her retirement. She enjoyed reading...
Rosalie A. Rader
October 17, 2024
Rosalie “Rosie” A. Rader, 92, of Rockford, passed away on October 17, 2024. She was born on February 15, 1932, in Galena, Illinois, the daughter of Oscar and Viola (Bussan) Korte. Rosie married Adolph “Marty” Rader on September 27, 1952, at St. James Catholic Church. He preceded her in death on April 5, 2010.
Rosie worked as a waitress at Stockholm...
Barbara F. Campbell
October 16, 2024
Barbara Campbell (Dubuque, IA 7/14/42 - Rockford, IL 10/16/24) MA, M.Div., D.Min.
Barbara is survived by her husband of 57 years James, daughters Elaine Campbell-Weickert (Chris Weickert) and Michele Campbell, grandchildren Isaac Weickert (Lauren, Adelaide, Benjamin), Nathaniel Weickert (Harley), Michaela Sicard (Idan, Elora, Leviticus), Ana Weickert, Elaina Weickert (Cora), and Lucas Weickert. Barbara’s beloved siblings are Maureen Clark, Michael Mulgrew (Jackie)...
Patricia "Pat" Ann Lamont
October 16, 2024
Patricia “Pat” Ann Lamont, 79, Rockford, passed away lovingly surrounded by her family on Wednesday, October 16, 2024. She was born June 24, 1945, in Rockford, the daughter of Donald and Marilyn (Foster) Bankson. Pat was a bookkeeper for Atwood Machine Tool Company for over 20 years and later worked at Ingersoll Machine Tool until her retirement.
Survived by her son,...
Alan "Al" L. Worthington
October 14, 2024
Alan “Al” Lynn Worthington
Devoted Husband, Father, Fisherman & Bandmate
Alan Lynn Worthington, 71 of Rockford, IL, passed away October 14, 2024, after a courageous 2-year battle with cancer.
Al was born September 5, 1953, in Peru, IL to Rae and Priscilla Worthington. As a young child the family moved to Rock Island, IL. When Al was in 6th grade the family moved...
Mary C. DeNale
October 13, 2024
Mary Catherine DeNale, 93, of Rockford, Illinois died October 13th. Mary was born October 9, 1931 on the family farm outside of Greensburg, Pennsylvania and was the daughter of Carl and Mildred (Miller) Orczeck. She graduated from Greensburg High School in 1949. She married Ernest DeNale in 1959 and made her home in Rockford, Illinois. She worked for the Elliott...
Lee Weinbender
October 12, 2024
Leroy “Lee” J. Weinbender, 69 of Rockford, passed away Saturday, October 12, 2024, in Rockford, Illinois. Born in Chicago on August 24, 1955, to Leroy and Marie (Falcone) Weinbender. Lee married the love of his life, Karen, in 1989 and they would soon welcome two daughters into the world. He was assistant parts manager for Lou Bachrodt, where he worked...
Julie M. Raether
October 12, 2024
Julia Madeline Raether, 98, passed away peacefully on Saturday, Oct. 12, just two weeks shy of her 99th birthday. Julie was born October 29, 1925 in Bloom, Wisconsin to Aaron Jacob Hillishiem and Flossie Mae (Rockwell) Hillishiem. She was the middle child of three daughters.
After high school, Julie moved to Chicago as one of the thousands of "Rosie the Riveters"...
Jeffrey A. Beckett
October 11, 2024
Jeffrey “Jeff” Allen Beckett, 62, of Rockford, passed away on October 11, 2024. He was born on September 25, 1962, in Rockford, the son of Ralph and Karen (Irwin) Beckett. Jeff earned his bachelor’s degree in business management from UW Whitewater. He had a passion for painting and watching the Indy 500 races. Jeff took immaculate care of his yard...
Ricky E. Clarke
October 10, 2024
Ricky “Rick” E. Clarke, 64, passed away unexpectedly on October 10, 2024, in his hometown of Rockford. Born April 16, 1960, son to Albert and Eudora (Parker) Clarke. He went on to graduate from Jefferson High School class of 1978 and obtained a bachelor’s degree in psychology. On April 22, 1989, he married Jody Ellsworth. For over 25 years he...
Edward "Ed" Wolf
October 8, 2024
Edward “Ed” L. Wolf, 68 of Rockford, passed away unexpectedly on Tuesday, October 8, 2024, in Rockford, Illinois. Born here in Rockford on April 1st of 1956 to John and Pauline (Schaechtel) Wolf. Ed worked in road construction and was a proud member of the Teamster Union for over 29 years. A collector of many things, Ed had an eye...
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