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David W. McCollom
March 9, 2025
David William McCollom, 77, of Rockford, passed away on Sunday, March 9, 2025.
David was born in Rockford, IL on August 28, 1947, the son of Lowell and Irene (Tulip) McCollom. He graduated from Harlem High School, Class of 1965. Shortly after high school, David enlisted and proudly served his country in the United States Marine Corps. He married Melvadine Mooney...
Patsy Ann Applegate
March 7, 2025
Patsy Ann “Pat” Applegate (née Taylor), age 93, passed away peacefully on March 7, 2025, in Rockford, Illinois.
Born on December 12, 1931, in Toledo, Ohio, Pat was the daughter of Fred and Ursula Taylor. As a young girl, she moved with her family to Wheaton, Illinois, where they settled into a large home at 1039 College Avenue. She attended Wheaton...
Marlyn R. Hulstedt
March 7, 2025
Marlyn Ruth Hulstedt, 94 of Rockford, died peacefully at home Friday March 7, 2025.
Marlyn was born on September 30, 1930, in Tomahawk, Wisconsin, to Albert J. Hetzel and Hazel (Stewart) Hetzel. As a young woman, she moved to Rockford, Illinois, to be with her sister, Jeanette. It was in Rockford that she met the love of her life, Charles Hulstedt....
Ronnie Joe Belcher
March 4, 2025
Ron Belcher - Husband, father, son, uncle, and his favorite title- Papa.
He was born in Rockford, IL to Rosa and Ralph Belcher of Princeton, WV where he loved spending his summers as a kid playing with his uncle and cousins after a long road trip with his faithful chihuahua companion- Silky.
Ron grew up as the middle child of two sisters...
Franklin S. Lyford
March 3, 2025
Franklin S. Lyford, 89, Rockford, passed away on Monday, March 3, 2025. He was born on May 7, 1935, in Belvidere IL, the son of Franklin Lyford Sr. and Marie (Ambrose) Lyford. Frank served in the United States Army during the Korean War from 1956-1958. He married Carol (Fye) Lyford on July 31, 1959, in Belvidere where they remained married...
Charles Edward Fandel
February 28, 2025
Charles “Chuck” Edward Fandel, age 57, of Sioux City, IA, formerly of Rockford, passed away on Friday, February 28, 2025.
Chuck was born in Rockford, IL on March 31, 1967, the son of Richard J. and Sondra R. (Berg) Fandel. He attended St. Rita Catholic Church and School from a young age where he excelled at numerous sports. Chuck graduated from...
Anita Marie Swanson
February 28, 2025
It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Anita Swanson, who passed away on Friday, February 28th, 2025, at the age of 63, following a courageous second battle with cancer. Anita faced this journey with strength, grace, and unwavering determination, inspiring all who knew her. A beloved mother, wife, and friend, her kindness and resilience touched countless...
Sa'Ryah D. Yundt
February 27, 2025
The world may feel a little quieter without our sweet Sa’Ryah Yundt, but her impact will echo forever. Though nonverbal, she spoke volumes with her sparkling eyes and the quiet strength that carried her through every challenge. She was a warrior in the truest sense—facing every battle life threw at her with a resilience that defied the odds.
What the world...
Vernon "Butch" L. Harp
February 27, 2025
Vernon “Butch” L. Harp Jr., 71, of Rockford, passed away on Thursday, February 27, 2025. Born in Cairo, IL, on March 17, 1953, to Vernon L. Harp Sr. and Florence (Parker) Harp. He married Tammera Hannan in Sterling, IL, on February 16th, 1985. They were recently able to celebrate 40 loving years together. Family was central to his life. He...
Jane E. (Gillespie) Warner
February 25, 2025
Jane E. (Gillespie) Warner, 77, formerly of Rockford, passed away on Tuesday, February 25, 2025, at Dells Nursing and Rehab Center in Minnehaha, SD. She was born on February 25, 1948, the daughter of Arthur W. and Patricia (Oram) Gillespie. Jane graduated from West High School in Rockford and then from the University of Iowa. She married Randolph "Randy" K....
Jeanne E. Salm
February 25, 2025
Jeanne Elizabeth (Seaberg) Salm, 95, Rockford, passed away on Tuesday, February 25, 2025. She was a Rockford native, born to Walter and Genevieve (O’Rourke) Seaberg on July 22, 1929. She married Vincent “Mike” A. Salm in Rockford on June 18, 1955.
Jeanne’s life was a testament to her unwavering devotion to family, friends, and faith. She left a little sparkle wherever...
Emma M. Gross
February 25, 2025
Emma Margaret Gross (née Bartlett), 100, passed away peacefully at P. A. Peterson at the Citadel in Rockford, Illinois, on February 25, 2025. She was born in Chicago, Illinois, to Arthur and Margaret (nee Kuenzel) Bartlett on October 22, 1924. She grew up in Villa Park, Illinois. Emma was an athletic child, and was often seen doing cartwheels all the...
Rosie Nguyen
February 24, 2025
Rosie Nguyen, 87 of Rockford IL, passed away peacefully on Monday, February 24, 2025, surrounded by her loving family. Born on October 20, 1937, Rosie left her home country of Vietnam in 1975 to build a better life for her children in the United States. Despite facing many challenges, she overcame adversity with determination and a strong faith in God.
A...
Phonesack Thammavong
February 24, 2025
Phonesack (Pawn) Thammavong, age 46, a resident of Rockford, IL, passed away unexpectedly on Monday, February 24th, 2025 due to complications from gallstone pancreatitis. He was born on April 7, 1978 in Chiang Rai, Thailand to Douangkham and Panh Thammavong.
Pawn is survived by his parents, his beloved wife, Anousone (Sone), their 3 children, Soloman (9), Axel (6), and Cassidy (4),...
Michael R. Ingersoll
February 23, 2025
Michael “Mike” “Mouse” Richard Ingersoll, 65, of Rockford, passed away on Sunday, February 23, 2025.
Mike was born in Minneapolis, MN on November 3, 1959, the son of Richard M. and SueAnn D. (VanSelow) Ingersoll. He married Robynn L. Ricker in Belvidere, IL on July 21, 1984. Mike worked many dedicated years in line service for the aviation industry. He was...
Janet Ann Prader
February 22, 2025
Janet Ann Prader, 62, of Machesney Park, passed away unexpectedly on Saturday, February 22, 2025.
Janet was born on January 14, 1963, in Fort Wayne, Indiana, the daughter of Richard L. Prader and Betty M. (Lowden) Prader. During her school years, she excelled in athletics and musical arts, participating in poms team, drill team, and playing violin.
Janet spent much of her...
Robert L. Zadek
February 21, 2025
Robert Lawrence Zadek, Sr., 84, Rockford, a beloved and cherished husband, father, grandfather, and great-grandfather went peacefully with the Lord in the early morning hours of Friday, February 21, 2025, with his wife Rosemarie right beside him. He was born April 26, 1940, in Oak Park IL, The son of Robert F. Zadek and Marie E. Zadek (Jindra). He enlisted...
Patricia Miller
February 21, 2025
Patricia Ann Miller, age 91, residing at 10200 Colvin Run Road Great Falls, VA died peacefully in her sleep on Friday Feb 21, 2025 at Brightview Assisted Living Center. She was born January 18, 1934 in Hoopeston, Illinois, the daughter of Leroy and Margaret Unger. Patricia lived in Rockford, IL from 1965 to 2019 coming from Peoria, Illinois then moving...
Vivian M. Jaworowski
February 21, 2025
Vivian Marie Jaworowski, 82, of Rockford, passed away on February 21, 2025. She was born on October 12, 1942, in Rockford, the daughter of Lee and Helen (Dach) Spangler. She worked as a librarian at St. Bernadette's Catholic School and as a customer service representative at Kohl's and Kmart. She married James "Jim" E. Jaworowski on February 20, 1965, in...
Rosemarie Niedermann
February 21, 2025
Rosemarie (Stracka) Niedermann, age 97, died peacefully on Friday, February 21, 2025, surrounded by family, in her residence at Fairhaven Christian Retirement Center, Rockford, IL. She was born on January 13, 1928, to Anton and Katherine (Bauer) Stracka in Hartford, WI. Rosemarie graduated from Hartford High School, Class of 1945, and St. Mary Hospital School of Nursing (now Columbia Health...
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