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Elizabeth 'Betty' Kroll
February 26, 2024
Elizabeth ‘Betty’ Kroll passed away peacefully on February 26, 2024 in Rockford, Illinois. Born June 5, 1936 to parents Eugene J. O’Rourke and Mary Ellen Williams in Saint Louis, Missouri. Betty graduated from Rosati-Kain Catholic High School in 1954 and attended Saint John’s College of Nursing. Betty spent her career as a registered nurse in hospitals and nursing facilities....
Timothy "Tim" J. Salm
February 26, 2024
Timothy John Salm left this earthly plane on 2/26/24 after a lengthy and courageous battle with cancer. He has joined his four-legged soulmate, Huey, where they are continuing on many more new and exciting adventures.
He will be lovingly remembered by his mother Jeanne Salm; his siblings Michael Salm (Claudia Cooper-Salm), Martha Runyan (Mike), Peter Salm (Mary Jo Guglielmi), Mary Pat...
Steven "Steve" T. Anderson
February 25, 2024
Steven “Steve” T. Anderson, 64, Machesney Park, passed away on Sunday, February 25, 2024. He was born on September 11, 1959, in Vernon, WI, the son of Fred Anderson and Eloda (Stalsberg) Pringey. He married his wife, Renee (Allen) Anderson on September 1, 1984, in Loves Park. Steve graduated from Guilford High School in 1977 and worked at Pointe for...
Mike McDaniel
February 23, 2024
Mike McDaniel, or “M.C.”, as his stepdaughters affectionately called him, was born in Rockford on April 11, 1945, to Rufus and Phyllis (Gulotta) McDaniel. He was the second of three kids - big sister Pat (McDaniel) Bowgren/Mefford and younger brother Joseph McDaniel. He officially graduated from St Thomas, an all boys Catholic school, in 1963. Even though he and his...
George H. Hertzner IV
February 21, 2024
George Henry Hertzner IV was born December 24, 1967, and after a long battle with mental illness left us in life on February 21, 2024. George is survived by his wife of 34 years, Dianne (Johnston) Hertzner of Monroe, WI; his two children Lynnzee (Seth) Flamang of Hayward, WI and Logan (Julia) Hertzner of Monroe, WI; his two beautiful grandsons...
Robert "Bob" L Johnson
February 20, 2024
Robert “Bob” L. Johnson, 87, of Rockford, went home to be his Lord on Tuesday, February 20, 2024. He was born on November 28, 1936, in Rockford, the son of Eskil and Ruby Johnson. Bob graduated from East High School in 1954 where he met his loving wife, Marlene (Oberg) Johnson. They married on December 21, 1957, in Rockford and...
Vicki L. Christensen
February 19, 2024
Vicki L. Christensen, 75, passed away February 19th, 2024, in Caledonia, WI. She was born August 14, 1948, in San Antonio, Texas to Willis and Alice (Johnson) Kundo. While her father was in the Air Force, she lived in various states before the family moved back to Rockford. They were life-long members of Shepard of the Valley Lutheran Church. She...
Kris A. Hartzell
February 19, 2024
Kris Ann (Weber) Hartzell, 74, of Rockford, passed away on February 19, 2024, at home surrounded by family. She was born May 26, 1949, in Milwaukee, WI. She grew up in Brookfield, WI where she met her husband Ronald J. Hartzell of 52 years. They moved to Rockford, IL in 1974, where they raised their 4 children and have watched...
Edward "Butch" P. Schuller
February 19, 2024
Edward “Butch” P. Schuller, 71, South Beloit, passed away on Monday, February 19, 2024, surrounded by his family. He was born on October 21, 1952, in Ellwood City, PA, the son of Edward and Elizabeth (Paul) Schuller. Butch married his wife, Denise Schuller, on May 19, 1984, she passed away on January 19, 2016. He worked as a machine repairman...
Diann P. Wardle
February 19, 2024
Diann Patricia Wardle, 80, of Rockford, passed away on Monday, February 19, 2024. She was born on November 18, 1943, in Des Moines, Iowa, the daughter of Edward and Wynford (Jorgensen) Gunton. Diann was a teacher for many years for the Rockford School District, teaching at John Nelson Elementary School, and retiring from Gregory Elementary School. She received her master’s...
George Barry Blazier
February 17, 2024
George ‘Barry’ Blazier passed away on February 17, 2024 in Sterling, Illinois. Born January 20, 1949 to parents George Otto Blazier and Marilyn Knutsen in LaSalle, Illinois. Barry worked as an independent CPA in the later parts of his life. He was also known for his love of creating music.
Barry is survived by his loving wife, Felisa Blazier; sons George...
John R. Lindstrom
February 16, 2024
John R. Lindstrom, (Swede) 65, passed away in his home surrounded by his family, on February 16, 2024. Born in Rockford, Illinois, on February 19, 1958, son to Ronald A. Lindstrom and Betty (Nelson) Lindstrom, Pett.
John was a member of Carpenters Local 792 where he served as president, and vice president. He also served on the board. He retired in...
Mayrene "Mae" L. Embrey
February 15, 2024
Mayrene “Mae” Lillian Embrey, 82, of Rockford, passed away surrounded by family on February 15, 2024. She was born on January 5, 1942, in Palatine, Illinois, the daughter of Arthur Conrad and Gertrude Elizabeth (Karczewski) Schroeder. She graduated from Arlington High School, class of 1960. She married Frank A. Embrey Jr. on February 2, 1960, in Asheville, North Carolina.
Mae enjoyed...
Robert C. West
February 14, 2024
Robert “Bob’” C. West, 86, Lake Mills, WI, passed away Wednesday, February 14, 2024. He was born December 16, 1937, in Rockford, the son of Robert and Alma (Fehlar) West. Bob married Bernadine Yastrzab on March 13, 1959. She passed away on June 13, 2011. He worked as a journeyman lineman for Commonwealth Edison Electric for many years. Special thanks...
Marjorie R. Hauser
February 13, 2024
Marjorie R. Hauser, 85, passed away on February 13, 2024, in Rockford, Illinois. Born in Chicago, Illinois on August 24, 1938, daughter to Arthur and Frances (Walters) Elam. She went on to wed Robert C. Hauser on January 4, 1958, in Rockford, Illinois and they shared 41 years of marriage before his passing in 1999. Marjorie enjoyed being active throughout...
William F. Atkinson
February 13, 2024
William “Bill” Atkinson, 93, was born October 23rd, 1930, to Harry and Naoma (Jennings) Atkinson in Centerville Iowa. He passed away on Feb 13th with his wife of 60 years by his side. Bill owned W.F. Atkinson Landscaping and was a Member of Cathedral Baptist church for many years.
Survived by wife Patricia Atkinson, children Kevin (Patti), Jill, Wendy Winger, and...
Edith Gertrud Grade
February 13, 2024
Our beloved mother Edith Gertrud Grade, 94, passed away peacefully at her home in Meridian, Idaho on February 13, 2024. She was born in 1929 in the farming community of Farbezin, Germany (Pomerania) and near the Baltic Sea to Paul and Ida Borths. She lived a happy busy childhood on the farm with her six sisters. They were all displaced...
Clyde J. Bauer
February 12, 2024
Clyde J. Bauer, 88, Stillman Valley, passed away on Monday, February 12, 2024. He was born August 30, 1935, in Rockford, the son of Floyd and Oleva (Moyer) Bauer. He was a veteran serving in the Army. Clyde worked as a millwright for Sundstrand Corporation (now Collins Aerospace) for more than 30 years, retiring in 1997. He was a member...
Robert "Bob" B. Schwartz
February 11, 2024
Robert “Bob” B. Schwartz, 80, of Rockford, passed away on February 11, 2024, at home. He was born on October 7, 1943, in Rockford, the son of Bernard H. and Irene A. (Kling) Schwartz. He married Carol J. Thorsgaard on June 26, 1965. Bob worked in tools, dye, and plastics at J.L. Clark Manufacturing. He was an active member at...
Hilda Behn
February 11, 2024
Hilda G. Behn, 100, died peacefully on Sunday, February 11, 2024 in Fairhaven Christian Retirement Home. Born June 14, 1923 in Tomahawk, WI, daughter of George Curtis and Ester Samuelson Curtis. Graduate of Merrill, WI High School and Illinois Masonic Hospital School of Nursing. Employed as a surgical Registered Nurse in various locations throughout her career. Married Robert C. Behn...
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