November 22, 2014

Kazimierz “Casey” Strycharz, 70, of Belvidere passed away Saturday, November 22, 2014 at OSF St. Anthony Medical Center with his loving family by his side. Born in Poland, on August 8, 1944, the son of John and Stephanie (Wadowka) Strycharz. Casey married Barbara Wolak on January 13, 1996. He worked as a CNC Operator at Woodward, formally MPC, starting in...

November 21, 2014

Mallard A. “Steve” Keller, 56 Rockford -Mallard A. “Steve” Keller, 56 passed away Friday, November 21, 2014. Born March 12, 1958 in Rockford, the son of Herman “Buck” & Evelyn (McKinney) Keller. Steve worked for Rockford Forging Die & Tool Co.for many years. Steve enjoyed spending time with friends and family, “Social time” drinking coffee, He also enjoyed the Christmas...

November 20, 2014

Barbara (Prior) Woodsmall, 63, of Rockford, IL passed away on Thursday, November 20, 2014 at Swedish American Hospital in Rockford, IL. She was born on April 9, 1951 in Burlington, IA to the late Francis and Kathleen Prior. She graduated from Notre Dame High School in 1969. She then married the love of her life, Ronald Woodsmall, on July 14,...

November 20, 2014

November 20, 2014

Antonio “Isaiah” Munoz-Ware, 6, of Rockford, earned his wings Thursday, November 20, 2014. Born October 10, 2008 in Jonesboro, AR, Isaiah was full of boundless energy, had a very vivid imagination, and was a very happy child. Between he and his cousins, Isaiah was the leader of the pack. Isaiah loved superheros, and became a superhero himself when he was...

November 20, 2014

Sandra A. “Sandy” Zumwalt, 57, passed away Thursday, November 20, 2014, in her home surrounded by her loving family. She was born November 20, 1957, in Statesville, North Carolina, the daughter of William Edward and Effie Kathryn (Highsmith) Hamrick, Sr. She was a cum laude graduate of Bradley University. Sandy married Richard Zumwalt on November 6, 2009, in Rockford. During...

November 19, 2014

Betty Jean Marston Blake, 93, of Rockford, formerly of Belvidere, passed away at home after a short illness, Wednesday, November 19, 2014. Born, January 4, 1921 in Hubbard, MN, to Robert and Nellie Marston, Betty grew up in Rockford, graduated from Rockford Central High School in 1939, and later received her associate degree from Rock Valley College. On March 20,...

November 19, 2014

Eileen M. Clevenger 52 of Rockford passed away Wednesday November 19, 2014. She was born August 12, 1962 in Chicago. The daughter of William and Helen Wetendorf. She married Pat Wandel on March 6, 2013. She worked for Woodward. Served in the US Army. Survivors include her life partner, Pat Wandel. Mother, Helen Wetendorf. Sisters, Margaret and Marcia (Glen). Brothers,...

November 19, 2014

James B. “Jim” Bender, 82, Loves Park, passed away at home on Wednesday, November 19, 2014, surrounded by his beloved family. Jim was born August 11, 1932, in Loves Park, the son of Victor and Ruby Bender. He was a decorated Marine and a veteran of the Korean Conflict including the Chosin Reservoir battle. Jim started his own home construction...

November 19, 2014

Ralph B. Burkhardt, 88, of Rockford IL passed away peacefully, Wednesday morning, November 19, 2014 in Presence Cor Mariae Center. Ralph was born October 25, 1926 in Hammond IN, the son of Bruno B. and Johanne (Eidner) Burkhardt. He married Virginia Kramer on October 22, 1949 in Burlington WI. Ralph attended Rockford schools and was an East High alumnus, class...

November 18, 2014

Cathy L. Hildebrand, 62, of South Beloit, passed away unexpectedly Tuesday, November 18, 2014, to be with God, her brother, Gary and her mom and dad, “Papa and Deedee.” Cathy was born September 5, 1952 in Rockford and graduated from East High School in 1970, the same year she graduated from Alberto’s Institute of Cosmetology. She attended nursing school and...

November 18, 2014

Donald Elmer Petersen, 79, of Poplar Grove, passed away surrounded by his loving family, Tuesday, November 18, 2014. Born January 24, 1935, in Chicago, IL to Elmer and Duella (Christiansen) Petersen. Don worked as an electrician for 34 years retiring in 1994. Don was a proud member of the Department of Homeland Security, a lifetime member of the NRA, the...

November 17, 2014

Nancy J. Goebbert, 80, of Rockford, passed away on Monday, November 17, 2014 in Crimson Pointe. Born November 15, 1934 in Chicago; daughter of John and Josephine (Bochniak) Glon. Married Walter L. Goebbert in Indiana on March 30, 1954, he passed away on June 10, 2011. Survivors include her son, Michael (Michele) Goebbert; daughter, Patti (Stewart) Tihinen; grandchildren, Rebecca (Jeff)...

November 16, 2014

Marilyn L. Gaskin, 88, of Rockford passed away peacefully Sunday, November 16, 2014 at NorthPointe Terrace. Born July 26, 1926, in Johnsburg, Illinois, the daughter of Joseph and Verona (Smith) Huff. Marilyn graduated from Richmond Burton High in 1944 and went on to earn her nursing degree from St. Anthony School of Nursing in 1947. She was a registered nurse...

November 15, 2014

William “Bill” Ralph Maxey was born Sept. 25, 1925 to Robert F, Maxey and Edna (Elder) Maxey in Kinmundy, IL and passed away peacefully on Saturday Nov. 15, 2014. Bill graduated from Rock Falls High School in 1943 and served in the U.S. Navy following graduation. After serving his country, he worked at Dohrn Transfer as a mechanic. Following retirement...

November 15, 2014

Douglas B. Smith, 62, Rockford, passed away peacefully, surrounded by his loving family, on Saturday, November 15, 2014, after a long, courageous battle with cancer. He was born in Harvey, IL on September 28, 1952, to Nelson and Barbara Smith. He worked for his father’s company, Rockford Oil Company, where he served as Vice President until he retired in 2005....

November 14, 2014

Beverly Jane Jackson 85 of Rockford passed away Friday November 14, 2014 in her home. She was born October 12, 1929 in Milwaukee, WI, the daughter of Harry T. and Helen L. McNamara. She married William C. Jackson on July 7, 1956, William predeceased her in 2001. Member of Christ United Methodist Church. Former Longtime member of the First Presbyterian...

November 14, 2014

Karla D. Blaising, 65, of Rockford, died Friday, Nov. 14, 2014 at Swedish American Hospital after a brief illness. She was born on Dec. 12, 1948 in Soda Springs, Idaho, the daughter of Donald and Cheryl Longenbohn. Married her loving husband, Lewis Blaising on Sept. 19, 1997 in Madison, WI. Karla worked for 30 years at Stenstrom Industries as their...

November 14, 2014

Warren F. Harrington, Jr Rockford-Warren F. Harrington, Jr passed away on Friday, November 14, 2014 at OSF St. Anthony Medical Center. Born September 19, 1943 in Rockford, the son of Warren & Jenny (Samuelson) Harrington. Served in the US Army during Vietnam. Married Dianne Hanley in California on September 5, 1970. Warren worked for GKN in Loves Park for 44...

November 13, 2014

James Edward “Big Jim” Zimmerman, 73, of Cherry Valley, died, Thursday, November 13, 2014 in his home with his wife at his side. He was born on September 22, 1941 in Ottawa, the son of Edward and Bernice Zimmerman. Jim attended first through eighth grades in a one-room school house in Fall River Township. He graduated from Ottawa Township High...