December 23, 2014

Dennis H. Hawker, 67, of Rockford, crossed the finish line on Tuesday, December 23, 2014. Born July 7, 1947 in Rockford; son of Hugh and Violet Hawker. Dennis married his loving wife Kim, four years ago, after spending thirty-two years together. He worked as a machinist for Amistar for several years. Dennis loved fishing with his buddies, hot rods, motorcycles,...

December 23, 2014

JACOB LANE ELSBECKER, 23 ROCKFORD - Jacob Lane Elsbecker, 23, of Rockford, Illinois, passed away Tuesday, December 23, 2014, from unexpected heart complications. An enlarged heart was the ultimate cause for his sudden death. For those that have ever known Jacob, it is obviously clear that he had a big heart as he selflessly loved his family and friends. Survived...

December 22, 2014

William (Bill) J. Gerry, 91, of Rockford died peacefully in his home on December 22, 2014. He was born on June 15, 1923 in Brooklyn, New York to Joseph and Anna (Seibel) Gerry. Bill served in the Army during WWII in the South Pacific and in the Navy Reserves and studied the trombone at Juilliard for several years pursuing his...

December 22, 2014

Patricia (Ruvolo) McGaw 62 of Rockford passed away Monday December 22, 2014 Patricia was in her home surrounded by her family and closest friends celebrating Christmas! She was born July 27, 1952 in Rockford, the daughter of Michael and Lena Palmenderi Ruvolo. She married Raymond McGaw on May 10, 1975 in St. Anthony Church. She graduated from West High School,...

December 22, 2014

At the request of the family all services will be private.

December 19, 2014

Edward W. Ross, 85 Rockford Edward W. Ross, 85 of Rockford died Friday, December 19, 2014 at home. Born March 11, 1929 in Goodman, Wisconsin. He is survived by Theresa, his bride of 64 years; Children; Joseph (Mary Jo) Ross, Maria (John) Scholze, Patricia (Michael Kelly) Ross, Ann (George) Walther and Paul(Sandy) Ross; 12 Grandchildren. Pop was a successful honest...

December 19, 2014

Annabelle Daily, 83, of South Beloit, died Friday, December 19, 2014 at Beloit Memorial Hospital. She was born on August 4, 1931 in Cherokee, Kansas the daughter of George and Lavina (Hughes) Shreve. Worked for several years at Clinton Electronics, retiring in 1999 (?). She was an avid reader, bird enthusiast and whenever able, spent cherished time with her family....

December 19, 2014

Laverne C. “Bernie” Levi, 79, of Rockford passed away Friday, December 19, 2014 at St. Anne Rehabilitation Center after complications from Progressive Supernuclear Palsy. Born May 11, 1935, in Kingston, Illinois, the son of Maurice and Ruth Levi. He graduated from Genoa-Kingston High School Bernie was a veteran of the United States Air Force serving 4 years while stationed in...

December 19, 2014

Donald D. Lakey, 76, of Rockford, passed away on Friday, December 19, 2014. Born on July 8, 1938, to George and Madge Lakey in Burlington, Iowa. Don married Leigh (Wesner) Lakey on November 20, 1965 in Naperville, IL. He spent the majority of his working years as a career bartender. Don was a wild bird enthusiast and enjoyed puzzles, cooking,...

December 18, 2014

Barbara K. “Barb” Woodhouse, 68, Rockford, passed away Thursday, December 18, 2014, in her home. She was born November 22, 1946, in Iowa City, Iowa, the daughter of Robert and Marguerite (Delaney) Jess. Barb was a National Merit Scholar and was the Salutatorian of her high school class, second only to her best friend, Michele Telford of Rock Rapids, Iowa....

December 17, 2014

Donald Matthew Ahles, Sr., 92, Rockford, passed away Wednesday, December 17, 2014, at OSF St. Anthony Medical Center. He was born April 20, 1922, in Rochelle, the son of Frank and Lucille (Kelso) Ahles. He was a graduate of New Milford High School. Donald was a Navy Air Corps veteran serving during World War II. He married Amelia DalCollo on...

December 17, 2014

Carol J. Cazanigo-Kastning, 67, of Garden Prairie, did last call on Wednesday, December 17, 2014. Born on January 25, 1947 in Tulsa, OK, daughter of John and Marjorie Lewis. Carol was the proud owner of the Prairie Pub for the last 27 years. She is survived by her daughter, Valery (Rudy) Rogers; granddaughter, Auburn Cazanigo; great granddaughters, Lauren and Ally...

December 16, 2014

Lillian L. Faeth 94 of Rockford passed away Tuesday December 16, 2014 in Wesley Willows. She was born November 23, 1920 the daughter of Robert and Mary Milburn. Graduated from Central high School, class of 1939. She married Dean Faeth on July 18, 1957. She worked as a bookkeeper and office manager for Bell Beverage Co. Dist. For Anheuser Busch....

December 16, 2014

Christine V. McInerney, 53, of Belvidere, passed away Tuesday, December 16, 2014, in her home after being diagnosed with cancer in September. Born July 17, 1961, in Chicago, the daughter of Bruno and Mary Piekosz. Christine worked at Motorola for 10 years, where she met her beloved husband, John. They married on May 9, 1992 in Streamwood, IL. Christine or...

December 16, 2014

Shirley Nethery, 77, of Beverly Beach, FL., died on Tuesday, December 16, 2014. Shirley was born in Shullsburg, Wisconsin in 1937. Shirley worked as a customer service supervisor at AT&T for 30 years. She was also a volunteer at Rockford Memorial Hospital, in Rockford,ILL, and Flagler Pines Nursing Home. Shirley was instrumental in establishing the co-op at Surfside Estates and...

December 15, 2014

James “Jay” Adkins, 85, of Rockford, died Monday, Dec. 15, 2014 in his home. He was born on August 16, 1929 in Benton, the son of Clyde and Elva (Carney) Adkins. Jay is a veteran of the United States Army and went on to become an inspector at Chrysler for 30 years. He was an amateur boxer, enjoyed yard work...

December 14, 2014

Dorothy B. Grace, 96, of Rockford passed away Sunday, December 14, 2014 at Swedish American Hospital. Born August 3, 1917, in Rockford, the daughter of Irvin and Jeanette Nalley. She worked as a Bookkeeper for the Rockford Public School District for many years, retiring in the early 1980s. Dorothy loved to sail and once owned a two person sailboat. She...

December 13, 2014

Donald F. Hajek, 78 Donald F. Hajek, 78, Rockford, IL passed away December 13, 2014 at Wesley Willows surrounded by loving family. Born December 25, 1935 in Chicago, IL, to Frank and Evelyn (Czerwin) Hajek. Donald graduated from Morton High School in Cicero, IL, and received his bachelor’s degree and M.D. from Northwestern University. He interned at Minneapolis General Hospital...

December 12, 2014

December 11, 2014

Milton G. Garner, 92, of Rockford and formerly of Northbrook, died Thursday, December 11, 2014 at Wesley Willows Health Care. He was born on January 28, 1922 in Clio, MI the son of Glen and Elsie Garner. After high school he joined the Air Force Reserves and later married his loving wife, Bettie J. Gieter. He worked for 43 years...