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Eileen Huston
September 13, 2023
Eileen Huston, 64, of Rockford, passed away on Wednesday, September 13, 2023 at Swedish American Hospital, surrounded by family. Born August 31, 1959 in Rockford, the daughter of John and Ellen McHugh. Graduate of Boylan Catholic High School. She attended Rock Valley College and Lakeland College, and graduated from Rockford Memorial Hospital School of Nursing as a Registered Nurse. Eileen...
Samuel J. Leeson
September 13, 2023
Samuel J. Leeson, 24, of Rockford, passed away on Wednesday, September 13, 2023, after a long and courageous battle with depression. Sam was born on October 7, 1998 to Jeff and Diane Leeson. Sam is survived by his parents; sister, Jenna Leeson; brother, Jack Leeson; grandfather, Plato Leeson; grandmother, Irma Hocking, as well as his aunts, uncles, and cousins. He...
Jacob Nathanial Torgeson
September 11, 2023
Jacob Nathanial Torgeson, 18, Roscoe, passed away on Monday, September 11, 2023, due to injuries from a car accident. He was born June 30, 2005, in Rockford, the son of Jeffery Torgeson and Michelle Mattingly. Jacob was a 2023 graduate of Hononegah High School. He enjoyed studying history and was ready to attend Rock Valley College and then Michigan State...
Thomas "Tom" W. Coe
September 9, 2023
Thomas W. Coe, of Rockford, Illinois, passed away suddenly Saturday, September 9, 2023. Born to Walter R. Coe and Gwendolyn L. Coe on February 2, 1957. Tom lived a storied life of adventure, passion, and integrity. A Marine Corp Vet, Embassy Guard, and over 40 years in law enforcement, Tom was an incredibly dignified man with a heart for service...
Lorraine Loretta Kovanda
September 8, 2023
Lorraine Loretta Kovanda, 93, of Rockford passed away at Willows Health Center on September 8, 2023. She was born on February 1, 1930, in Chicago, Illinois, the daughter of Charles and Anna (Rehorek) Burokas. She married Louis Laddie Kovanda on December 30, 1950 in Cicero, Illinois.
Lorraine enjoyed flower gardening in her early years, watching the Hallmark channel, and eating Sunday...
Bunnie Dall'Osto
September 8, 2023
Henrietta “Bunnie” Dall’Osto, 91 years young, passed away peacefully, surrounded by her children, on September 8, 2023. Known as Bunnie throughout her adult years, she got her nickname from junior high friends. She was born on November 30, 1931 in Harlingen, Texas, the daughter of Sophia and Henry Ambrose.
Bunnie grew up in Rockford, Illinois and graduated from Rockford East High...
Thomas "Tom" Gerard Catron
September 8, 2023
Thomas Gerard Catron, 58, of Rockford, passed away on September 8, 2023. He was born on November 9, 1964, in Rockford, the son of William A. and Joanne P. (Tallman) Catron. Tom is a graduate of Page Park School and attended Center of Hope and Malcolm Eaton. He was a member of St. Bernadette Catholic Church. He enjoyed watching tv...
G. Ellen Meyer
September 7, 2023
G. Ellen Meyer, 98, passed away on September 7, 2023. She was born on June 16, 1925, in Rockford, Illinois daughter to Theodore and Gladys (Jones) Roland. On September 28, 1947, she married the love of her life, Eugene S. Meyer and they shared 57 years of marriage before his passing in September of 2004. Ellen worked for over 30...
Elizabeth Ann Sandman
September 6, 2023
In Loving Memory of Elizabeth Ann Sandman
March 5, 1979 – September 6, 2023
It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Elizabeth Ann (Peskowits) Sandman, a beloved mother of four children, loving wife to Joshua Sandman, and cherished daughter of Hans and Clare Peskowits. Elizabeth peacefully departed this world in her sleep, aged 44, leaving a void in...
Dorothy I. Hogan
September 6, 2023
Dorothy I. Hogan, 97, Machesney Park, died peacefully on Wednesday, September 6, 2023 in her home at TLC Living Community. Born January 8, 1926 in Kingston, Illinois daughter of William J. and Bessie G. Pfister. Graduated from Capron High School and married Gerald Hogan in Capron on April 12, 1952. Dorothy was a loving and adoring mother, grandmother and great-grandmother....
Bob Radford
September 5, 2023
Bob Radford, 81, Rockford passed away Tuesday, September 5, 2023, in his home. He was born May 2, 1942, in Council Bluffs, IA, the son of Lloyd and Arlene (Bacon) Radford. He is survived by his loving wife of 50 years, Linda; his daughter, Carol Squillante; his granddaughter, Victoria (Tyler) DeWilligen and their daughter, Piper; his grandson, Andrew (Nichole Adams)...
Barbara L. Dilley
September 5, 2023
Barbara Lynn Dilley, 78, passed away on September 5, 2023, in her hometown of Rockford, Illinois. Born on August 12, 1945, she was raised by Louise and Bill Anderson. A 1963 graduate of West High School, Barb went on to teach preschool at St. Paul Lutheran Church for 4 years before spending the rest of her working career as a...
Hayden Patrick Casper
September 3, 2023
Hayden Patrick Casper passed peacefully in the arms of his parents on September 3, 2023. He was born on May 17, 2023 in Rockford, Illinois.
Hayden was a strong little fighter during his 110 days of life as he faced many difficult medical challenges. He was surrounded by the love of his parents, Sven and Brittany (Spindler) Casper and his proud...
Joan W. Schwanke
September 3, 2023
Joan W. Schwanke, 91, Rockford, passed away on Sunday, September 3, 2023, in her home. She was born October 18, 1931, in Rockford, the daughter of Hollis and Bernice (Glasford) Livingston Patterson. Joan married Wayne Schwanke on September 3, 1949, and he passed away in 1980. She then married Donald Johnson in December of 1982 and he passed away in...
Lorayne "Lori" E. Rader
September 2, 2023
Lorayne (“Lori”) E. Rader, 67, of Rockford passed away peacefully, with her children at her side, after a brief and sudden illness. Her family and many friends are heartbroken.
The words most often used to describe Lori by those who know her best are: loving, compassionate, loyal, and beautiful. She was a fierce advocate for her family and reflexively put their...
Arlene O. Howarth
September 2, 2023
Arlene Odessa Howarth, 100 of Mendota, IL, passed away on September 2, 2023, at Wesley Willows in Rockford, IL, with her nieces and sister at her side.
Arlene was born on October 15, 1922, to George and Marie Arvilla (Sluiter) Wessels in Freeport, IL.
Arlene was a woman of great determination and possessed a strong will even as a child. Everything she...
Robert "Bob" J. Moscinski
September 1, 2023
On Friday, September 1, 2023 Robert (Bob) J Moscinski, 83, passed away. Born June 23, 1940 to Bernard and Ludmilla (Konopa) Moscinski in Arpin, WI. Bob grew up in Rockford, Il and graduated from St. Thomas. Bob married Jaclyn Cragin in 1969 and was a member of White Eagle’s Club in Southwest Rockford. Bob worked at several companies in the...
Jordan Q. Bray
August 31, 2023
Jordan Q. Bray, 31, passed away unexpectedly Thursday, August 31, 2023 in Rockford, Illinois. He was born on September 10, 1991, the youngest son to Mark and Deborah (Iverson) Bray, growing up in Machesney Park. He attended the Parker Early Education Center the first year that it opened, and continued through the Harlem School district going on to graduate. More...
Kenneth L. Alfrey
August 31, 2023
Kenneth L. Alfrey, 73, started on his next and greatest adventure after his passing on August 31, 2023. He was born in Rockford, Illinois on September 24, 1949, son to Jay Oliver and Elsie (Johnson) Alfrey. A 1967 graduate of Guilford High School, Ken went on to join the U.S. Army in 1970 during the Vietnam War. Five months later,...
Carroll L. Dahl
August 30, 2023
Carroll L. Dahl, 88, of Winnebago, IL, passed away on Wednesday, August 30, 2023, at home with his family and loved ones.
Caroll was born on February 1, 1935, in Gale, Wisconsin. The son of Erwin and Myrtle (Olson) Dahl. He married Darlene M. Ellingson on June 8, 1957, in Northfield, Wisconsin. They went on to have three children. Carroll...
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