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Michael L. Carlson
June 10, 2024
Michael “Mike” Lynn Carlson, 59, of Rockford, passed away on June 10, 2024. He was born on December 2, 1964, in Rockford, the son of Jerald and Sandra (Meyer) Carlson. He married Anna Neubauer on May 7, 1993, in Las Vegas, Nevada. Mike enjoyed golfing, driving his Tesla, and could always be found with a diet pop with a lemon....
Patricia J. LaMontagna
June 8, 2024
Patricia JoAnn LaMontagna passed away peacefully on Saturday June 8th, 2024, by her family and friends.
Patricia was born on January 31st, 1947, to Eleanor Ciancanelli in Chicago, IL. She was adopted as an infant by John J. (Rose) Paolella and personally chosen by her older brother John M. Paolella who desperately wanted a little sister. Patty, as she was called...
Rose J. Mastroianni
June 7, 2024
Rose J. Mastroianni, 81, Winnebago, died peacefully in her home, on Friday, June 7, 2024. Born June 10, 1942, in Rockford, daughter of Alfred J. and Myrtle E. Doonan Schopf. Graduated from St. Patrick Grade School and was a 1960 graduate of Muldoon High School. Married Gerald F. Mastroianni in St. Patrick Church on April 4, 1964, and had...
Corinne M. Sachs
June 6, 2024
Born Corinne Gay McCanna just before her twin sister on a very hot August day, to Romana and Edward McCanna, she left us early in the morning on June 6, 2024. The twins’ childhood was well documented by their father EP, including many summer vacations in Lake Mills, Wisconsin. She loved being outdoors and was quite an athlete, she ice...
James Richard Dahlgren
June 5, 2024
James “Jim” R. Dahlgren, 80, passed away on June 5, 2024. Born on February 22, 1944, son to Evar and Vera (Olson) Dahlgren. Jim would grow up to be a man of extraordinary courage and unwavering determination. He graduated from East High School in 1963 and immediately joined the U.S. Army serving from 1964 through 1966 during Vietnam. Once returning...
Patricia M. Cutright
June 5, 2024
Patricia “Trish” M. Cutright, age 75, of Rockton, IL, passed away at home on Wednesday, June 5, 2024. Patricia was born on April 21, 1949 in Rockford, IL, the daughter of Ernfred and Iva Mae (Kniskern) Olson. She earned her associate’s degree in business from Rockford business college. She married Ricky D. Cutright on June 22, 1985, at Salem Lutheran Church....
Debra Lucille Watson
June 5, 2024
Debra Lucille Watson, 71, Rockford, passed away Wednesday, June 5, 2024, in her home. She was born August 27, 1952, in Rockford, the daughter of Harold and Fern (Williams) Lowry. Debra married John “Lynn” Watson in Rockford. She was a Quality Control Inspector for Forest City Machine and later with Rockford Tool Craft until her retirement.
Survived by her husband, Lynn...
Joyce Alice Mary Sutherland-Forsythe
June 4, 2024
Joyce Alice Mary Sutherland-Forsythe, of Rockford & Mackinaw, IL, passed away peacefully, Tuesday, June 4, 2024, at Javon Bea Hospital, Rockford, Illinois.
Joyce was born May 29, 1926, Norwich, Norfolk, England to Florence Mary Holder and John Arthur Sutherland. She married Gerald Franklin Forsythe, December 16, 1944, in Norwich-Norfolk, England. Surviving are; daughter, Jo Anne (Louis) Ferroli of Machesney Park, son,...
John M. Hammer
June 4, 2024
John M. Hammer, 88, passed away at his home in Rockford, IL on Tuesday, June 4, 2024. Born on March 8th of 1936 in Rockford, IL to parents John H. and Ida M. (Olson) Hammer. John graduated from West High School in 1954 and soon after met the love of his life, Virginia, at a grocery store they were both...
Andrea R. Koteski
June 3, 2024
Andrea Renea Koteski, 47, of St. Charles, IL died peacefully on Monday, June 3, 2024 in her home. Born June 29, 1976 in Rockford, daughter of Thomas C. Koteski and Margery Caruana Koteski.
Survivors include her loving partner Bob and their child, J., her mother, sister, brother and a large extended family. Predeceased by her father and beloved grandparents Josephine...
Ronald "Ron" T. Schwarz
June 3, 2024
Ronald “Ron” T. Schwarz, 67, Rockford, passed away peacefully on Monday, June 3, 2024, surrounded by family after a very courageous battle with Alzheimer’s. He was diagnosed only months after his retirement in 2021.
Ron was born December 29, 1956, in Bridgeport, CT, the son of Horst and Ingeborg (Isenberg) Schwarz. Ron received a bachelor’s degree in agricultural engineering from...
Charles L. Martin
June 3, 2024
Charles “Chuck” L. Martin, age 80, of Rockford, IL, passed away on Monday, June 3, 2024.
Chuck was born in Brodhead, WI on July 31, 1943, the son of Lawrence Thomas and Blanch Elaine (Vickers) Martin. He graduated from Freeport High School, Class of 1961. Chuck was the proud owner and operator of C. Martin and Sons Well Drilling for over...
Lori J. Vogeler
June 1, 2024
Lori Vogeler, 71, of Rockford, passed away on June 1, 2024. She was born on July 29, 1952, in Rochelle, IL, the daughter of Verlis and Eleanor (Bolthouse) Vogeler.
She grew up on a farm in Ashton, IL and completed her education at Illinois State University. After graduation, she moved to Rockford and worked for many years at both Sundstrand and...
Shirley M. Wood
June 1, 2024
Shirley M. Wood, 99, of Rockford, passed away on June 1, 2024. She was born on June 21, 1924, in Rockford, the daughter of Charles and Mabel (Heiter) Peck. She married William Curtis Wood on November 28, 1942, and he preceded her in death on November 5, 1971. Shirley stayed home to raise their two children, Michael and Janice, and...
Marilyn M. Miller
May 30, 2024
Marilyn M. Miller
October 18, 1934 - May 30, 2024
Marilyn Mae (Gibson) Miller (89) passed away on Thursday May 30th after a courageous fight. Marilyn battled several health issues in recent years, just as she faced her entire life, with grace, determination and a love for life and her family.
Marilyn was born to parents Hubert and Ellen Gustin. She was one of...
Joanne C. Jones
May 27, 2024
Joanne Catherine Jones, 86, of Rockford, IL, passed away on Monday, May 27, 2024.
Joanne was born in Chicago, IL on August 27, 1937, daughter of Joseph and Anna Pflaumer Sinkovitz. She graduated from St. Michael High School in Chicago and went on to work as an editor for the Santa Fe Railway for many years. Joanne enjoyed taking care of...
Sofia Isabel Reyes-Delgado
May 26, 2024
Sofia Isabel Reyes-Delgado, 19, a beloved daughter, granddaughter, sister and friend, passed away on May 26,2024, in Rockford, Illinois. She was born on April 28, 2005, in Puerto Rico, daughter to Gilberto A. Reyes and Amarillys Delgado. From a young age, Sofia's spirit shone brightly through her passion for reading and later experimenting with the latest makeup trends. Her vibrant...
Kellie J. McGrath
May 26, 2024
Kellie Jean McGrath, 62, passed away surrounded by family, following a sudden illness. She was born in Sparta, Illinois, the daughter of Dean and Jeanne (nee Korando) Gordon. She graduated from Chester High School, class of 1980, and was a Marching Yellow Jacket. She married Jim McGrath in 1997, in Rockford, Illinois. Kellie worked as an account manager for Midland...
Ruth Elaine Turner
May 25, 2024
Ruth “Elaine” Turner, 93, walked peacefully into the arms of Jesus on Saturday, May 25, 2024, after a bad fall in her home. She was born on July 4, 1930, in Muncie, IN, the eldest child of Russell and Laura Etta Mathews. She spent her years growing up in Wapakoneta, OH, and graduated from Blume High School in 1948.She attended...
David A. Thompson
May 23, 2024
David A. Thompson, 77, passed away Thursday, May 23, 2024, at his home in Rockford, IL. He was born March 27, 1947, in Rockford, IL to Allen and Florence (Williamson) Thompson. He met the love of his life, Candace, here in Rockford and they were married soon after on June 15, 1968. They welcomed two children into the world, Beth...
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