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Joan R. Easter
August 18, 2024
Joan R. Easter, 85 of Rockford, passed away Sunday, August 18, 2024. Born on November 1st of 1938 to Leo and Eva (Fuesting) Esker in Harvey, Illinois. She graduated from Loretto Academy, an all-girls Catholic school in Chicago, Illinois and worked her first job at Fannie May on Michigan Ave. in Chicago, IL. She later worked at a local grocery...
Janice M. Brown
August 18, 2024
Janice Marie Brown, a cherished mother, sister, aunt, and friend, passed away peacefully on Sunday, August 18, 2024, at the age of 76, surrounded by her loving family after a long illness.Born on May 28, 1948, in Prescott, Arkansas, Janice was the cherished daughter of the late Rev. Samuel Brown and Irene Brown. She moved to Rockford, Illinois as a...
Ronald 'Ron' Sabbe
August 15, 2024
Ronald 'Ron' Sabbe, 76 of Cherry Valley, passed away on Thursday, August 15, 2024. Born to parents Roger and Eileen (Welter) Sabbe in Rockford, IL on January 19, 1948.
He is survived by his loving wife, Sarah; sister, Diane (Michael) Rohrbacher; and many nieces and nephews.
No services will be held at this time to respect Ron's wishes. To send online condolences...
John Ray Olesen
August 15, 2024
John Ray Olesen, of Loves Park, born to Rasmus and Vera Olesen, grew up in Winnebago, IL. A devoted husband, father, grandfather, and great-grandfather, passed away peacefully on August 15, at the age of 82. He leaves behind a legacy of love, dedication, and hard work. Born on August 6, 1943, John attended Clark University, then married Joyce (Bonnie Bea)...
Kathleen E. Carlson
August 14, 2024
Kathleen E. Carlson, 52, Belvidere, IL, passed away on Wednesday August 14, 2024, in her home surrounded by her loving family. She was born September 15, 1971, in Rockford, IL, the daughter of Norman and Martha (Peper) Carlson. Kathleen married her longtime partner, Michelle, on February 9, 2015.
At an early age, Kathleen was interested in sports and was on local...
Ingeborg T. Schwarz
August 13, 2024
Ingeborg T. (Isenberg) Schwarz, age 90, of Rockford, Illinois, passed away peacefully on August 12, 2024.
Inge was born in Wuppertal-Barmen, Germany, on October 27, 1933, the only child of Karl and Helene (Quarenheim) Isenberg. In August 1953, her uncle Walter and aunt Daisy Isenberg sponsored the family to immigrate to the United States. They resided in Stratford, Connecticut. Inge first...
Jasper Anthony Rotello
August 13, 2024
Jasper “Jerry” Anthony Rotello, 83, of Rockford, passed away on August 13, 2024, at Medina Nursing Home in Durand. He was born on June 24, 1941, in Rockford, the son of Joseph and Mary (DiBella) Rotello. Jerry graduated from West High School, class of 1959 and attended Loyola University in Chicago, graduating in 1963. He served in the US Army,...
Thomas Joseph Bacino
August 9, 2024
Thomas “Tom” Joseph Bacino, 82, Rockford, passed away Friday, August 9, 2024, at Allure of Pinecrest surrounded by his loving family. He was born February 10, 1942, in Rockford, the son of Joseph and Mary (Spinello) Bacino. Tom married Sandy Fasula in Rockford on June 1, 1963. He worked as a Production Manager for Courier Printing until his retirement. He...
Sheila Whitehouse
August 7, 2024
Sheila passed peacefully surrounded by love on the morning of Wednesday, August 7th. She was born Tuesday, December 29th, 1942, in England and moved to the US in 1969. Sheila (Mom, Nanny) had a deep love for many things including her family, her cats and her garden. She also loved to dance, laugh until she cried, listen to and sing...
Donald Hatcher
August 6, 2024
Donald Hatcher, 80, the most interesting man of Cherry Valley, passed away on Tuesday, August 6, 2024, after a short battle. He was born on June 15, 1944, in Rocky Branch, Tennessee.
Don worked at ABAR Ipsen for 30 years before retiring. He loved to fish, dance, and go to garage sales and flea markets. He was very good at wheeling...
Henry K. Skrzypczak
August 3, 2024
Henry K. Skrzypczak, 90, passed away at home on Saturday, August 3, 2024. Born on July 1, 1934, in Poland, son to Adam and Mary (Brychcy) Skrzypczak. During WWII, he deported with his parents to Siberia, then lived in Africa for six years with mother and siblings in a Displaced Persons camp (Tengeru, Tanzania). Afterwards, in England he went to...
Thomas "Tom" L. Swank
August 2, 2024
Thomas “Tom” L. Swank, 83, Stillman Valley, passed away on Friday, August 2, 2024, in his home, surrounded by his loving family. He was born April 19, 1941, in Racine, WI, the son of Lyle and Maxine (Marker) Swank. Tom was a graduate of Freeport High School and received his Bachelor of Science degree in Ottawa, KS and his master’s...
Anita Marie Nanni
August 2, 2024
Anita Marie Nanni, 88, of Rockford, passed away on Friday, August 2, 2024.
Anita was born in Rockford on September 20, 1935, daughter of Frank and Nancy (Gulotta) Giardono. She graduated from West High School and worked as a receptionist for Dr. Frederick Dietz at the Rockford Clinic for many dedicated years. She married Peter D. Nanni on July 18, 1953....
Neil E. Hamilton
August 1, 2024
Neil E. Hamilton, 92, passed away on August 1, 2024. He was born January 10, 1932, in Sterling, IL to Edna R. (Johnson) and Richard O. Hamilton. Neil married Nancy A. Smith on October 12, 1957, in Janesville, Wisconsin. He attended the Rockford School District first through twelfth grade, graduating from West Senior High in 1949. Joined the U.S. Army...
Marlene A. Carlson
August 1, 2024
Marlene A. (Nelson) Carlson, 81, Rockford, passed away on Thursday, August 1, 2024, after a long and difficult battle with pulmonary fibrosis. She was born on September 24, 1942, the daughter of Verner and Mary (Powilaites) Nelson. She married Dennis Carlson on May 5, 1961, in Rockford where they raised two children.
She was a long-time member of Trinity Lutheran Church...
Lorraine Louise Silberman
July 31, 2024
Lorraine Louise Silberman (nee Stoltz), age 93, of Wichita, Kansas, passed away on Wednesday, July 31, 2024. She was born May 9, 1931, in Keyesville, Wisconsin to John and Elizabeth (nee Doyle) Stoltz and was raised on a dairy farm. Lorraine was the youngest of eight children, Ed, Leo, Mary, Marcella, Rose, Joe, and Veronica. She attended St. Mary's grade...
Crystal Dawn Raines
July 31, 2024
Crystal Dawn Raines, 54, Rockford, passed away in her home on Wednesday, July 31, 2024. She was born in Sandwich, the daughter of Robert and Joyce (Boreman) Raines, Sr. Crystal worked for XPO, now GXO since 2016. Prior to that she worked for Ecco Lab.
Survived by her father, Robert Raines, Sr.; her brother, Robert Jr. and her sister, Deborah (Jeff)...
John A. York
July 31, 2024
John A. "Butch" York, passed away on July 31, 2024, in his home surrounded by his loved ones after a long courageous battle. Born on October 10, 1943, in Rockford, son of Austin and Mary York. John was a beloved husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather, brother, and friend.
John was a hardworking roofer, and foreman with Carlson Roofing for over 43 years....
James "Danny" Martin
July 31, 2024
James “Danny” Martin, 81, of Rockford, passed away peacefully on July 31, 2024. Born June 19, 1943, Danny was a devoted husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather, brother, uncle and cherished friend.
Danny's life was a testament to his unwavering commitment to family, tradition, and the values he held dear. He was a passionate golfer and over the years he could often be...
Jennifer Marie Copeland
July 31, 2024
Jennifer Marie (Atkinson) Copeland, a loving wife, daughter, sister, aunt, stepmom, step grandma, and godmother passed away on July 31, 2024.
Jennifer was born on May 31, 1969, to Patricia (Bowler) Atkinson and David Atkinson in Rockford, IL.
After Jennifer graduated from Boylan High School she continued her education in childcare. After receiving her degree in Early childhood development, Jennifer opened her...
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