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Eugene "Gene" P. Stankiewicz
July 13, 2023
Eugene “Gene” Peter Stankiewicz, 84, of South Beloit, passed unexpectedly on Thursday, July 13, 2023. He was born to the late Michael and Eugenia (Galashinski) Stankiewicz on April 24, 1939, in Milwaukee, WI. Eugene graduated from St. Johns Cathedral in Milwaukee in 1957. He served in the Navy from 1957 to 1961. He studied at Milwaukee School of Engineering (MSOE)...
Byron Dwight Wechter
July 12, 2023
Byron Dwight Wechter, 90, of Rockford, passed away on July 12, 2023. He was born on April 29, 1933, in Baraboo, Wisconsin, the son of Richard and Helen (Ruud) Wechter. Byron served in the U.S. Army from 1954-1956. He graduated from the University of Wisconsin Lacrosse with his bachelor’s degree in 1958. He married Mary Alice Martens on September 10,...
Joanne M. Zingrich
July 12, 2023
Joanne Marie Zingrich, age 93, of Rockford, IL passed away on Wednesday, July 12, 2023.
Joanne was born in Brodhead, WI on February 20, 1930, daughter of Frederick and Helen (Kundert) Stoll. She married Alfred Zingrich Jr. on September 30, 1950. He passed away on January 4, 1981. Joanne moved to Rockford in 1956 and worked for the Rockford Clinic for...
Patricia "Pat" E. Morig
July 12, 2023
Patricia (Pat) Ellen Morig of Rockford, IL died peacefully on July 12, 2023, after a courageous 13-year battle with Alzheimer’s and dementia.
Born in Long Island, NY on January 7th, 1948, the daughter of an airplane mechanic, Pat traveled the world and lived in various places across the country, planting roots in Houston and eventually Barrington, IL.
Pat attended Northern Illinois University...
Delores E. Huene
July 11, 2023
Delores Elizabeth (Schuring) Huene, beloved mother and best friend.
Delores Elizabeth (Schuring) Huene, 92, passed away on July 11, 2023, peacefully in her home. She was born September 5, 1930, in Andover, South Dakota, the daughter of John and Kathryn (Mack) Schuring. She moved to Rockford with her mother and stepfather in later years where she resided the rest of her...
Sally B. Tammes
July 11, 2023
Sally B. Tammes, 83, Rockford, passed away at Wesley Willows Health Center on Tuesday, July 11, 2023. She was born July 27, 1939, in Holstein, Iowa, the daughter of Ivan and Opal (Crane) Blackmer. Sally married Dr. A. R. Tammes in Edwardsville on October 1, 1965. She earned her Bachelor of Science degree from the University of Iowa and her...
John R. Schandelmeier
July 10, 2023
John R. Schandelmeier (68), of Roscoe, IL, passed away after a long battle with cancer and kidney disease, July 10, 2023, in his home surrounded by family.
John was born to Jack and Phoebe Schandelmeier February 03, 1955 in Portsmouth, VA. He grew up in Machesney Park, IL. He married his bride, Sue (Blue) on June 30, 1973. He was...
Eleanor "Ellie" C. Weinbender
July 10, 2023
Eleanor “Ellie” C. Weinbender, 94, Rockford, passed away peacefully on Monday, July 10, 2023. She was born November 10, 1928, in Chicago, the daughter of Marco and Catherine (Devitt) Marcozan. She married Joseph “Joe” J. Weinbender on June 13, 1953. He passed away in Rockford on June 10, 2019.
Ellie worked as a bookkeeper for Baskin Clothing Company for many years...
Charles "Jim" J. Cunningham
July 9, 2023
Charles James “Jim” Cunningham, 94, of Rockford, passed away on July 9, 2023, at Willows Health Center. He was born on October 3, 1928, in Rockford, the son of Charles James and June F. (Frost) Cunningham. He was raised by Tillie May Pink and her son, Leonard, and daughter, Ruth. He graduated from West High School, class of 1946, and...
Jeffrey P. Brechler
July 8, 2023
Jeffrey P. Brechler, 55, passed away on July 8, 2023, in Rockford, Illinois. He will be missed by those who loved him most, his daughter Rachel Brechler; his parents Terry and Ann Brechler; his sister Pamela (Jerry) Bertrand, numerous nieces and nephews; special friend Tammy Wingfield and Bella, his beloved cat.
A time to honor Jeff’s life will take place on...
Eugene O. Gustafson
July 7, 2023
Eugene O. Gustafson, 95, lifelong Rockford resident, died on Friday, July 7, 2023 in Wesley Willows Health Center. Born September 13, 1927, son of Vernie and Mabel Johnson Gustafson. Graduated from West High School in 1945 and the University of Illinois in 1950. Married Lola Anderson in Rockford on October 21, 1950 and they were married for 72 years prior...
Joyce Marie Balzer
July 7, 2023
Joyce Marie Balzer from Rockford, IL, passed away peacefully in her home at the age of 86 on July 07, 2023, surrounded by her devoted husband and children. Joyce was born south of LaMoille, Illinois on December 31, 1936, to Joseph Everett and Mary Bickett. In 1968, she met her beloved husband, Robert (Bob) Balzer. They were married in the...
Lyine J. Frager
July 5, 2023
Lyine J. Frager, 69, of Rockford, Illinois, sadly left us on July 5th, 2023, following a brief battle with cancer.
Lyine was a wonderful and loving daughter, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, sister, aunt and friend, who was always there when we needed her. Her passion was her beautiful flowers. Lyine will be deeply missed by all who knew and loved her.
She...
Gertrude Breidigam
July 5, 2023
Gertrude E. Breidigam, 92, of Rockford passed away Wednesday, July 5th at Fairhaven Christian Retirement Health Center.
She was born February 23, 1931 in Onarga, Illinois, the daughter of Heinrich and Sophia Schleef. Gert married Ted Breidigam in Kankakee, Illinois on October 16, 1954.
She was a graduate of Augustana Hospital School of Nursing in Chicago and received her Bachelor of Science...
Frances "Fran" L. Knutson
July 4, 2023
FRANCES “FRAN” KNUTSON (Castrogiovanni) was born on March 16, 1952, the youngest child of Anthony Castrogiovanni and Frances (Dodaro). A loyal wife, mother, grandmother, sister, and friend, Fran loved with unparalleled joy and generosity. Whether magically transforming into “Frannie Elf” each holiday to delight her grandchildren, baking batches of perfectly-toasted biscotti, or volunteering with Carpenter’s Place and CASA, she always...
Hazel Sadewater
July 4, 2023
Hazel “Hazie” Sadewater née Kochel was born April 7, 1940, in Rockford, Illinois. Birth daughter of Jessie "Larry" and Hazel Kochel. She was the youngest of three sisters.
Hazie and her 2 sisters were raised by their maternal aunt and uncle, Myrtle and Harry Shaw. All three sisters were confirmed at Bethesda Covenant Church and graduated from East High School. She...
Barbara Ann Pearse
July 3, 2023
Barbara Ann “Barb” Pearse passed away July 3, 2023, at Fairhaven Christian Retirement Center in Rockford, IL at the age of 88. Barb was born June 24, 1935, to Edward and Christine (Mickschl) Jiracek in La Crosse, WI. Barb graduated from Aquinas High School in La Crosse in 1953, where she met the love of her life, Roy J. Pearse....
Ralph "Gene" E. Denton
July 2, 2023
Ralph "Gene" Denton, 78, of Rockford, passed away ln July 2, 2023. He was born on September 30, 1944, in Ramsey, Illinois, the son of Ralph and Frida (Hayes) Denton. He married Sandra George on July 30, 1966 in DeKalb, Illinois. He worked as an Iron Worker for the Aurora Local 393.
Gene was a gentle hearted man who loved...
Bradley James Gasmund
July 1, 2023
Bradley James Gasmund unexpectedly went to be with Jesus on Saturday, July 1, 2023, after a cardiac episode. Born June 26, 1965 to Leon C. and Myrna F. (DeVries) Gasmund of Leaf River, IL.
Brad is survived by his wife, Patricia Beauvais Gasmund, and their children, Brandon (Maria Zammuto) Gasmund, Jasmine, Michelle, Aiden Gasmund, and unborn grandson Adriann James. Along with...
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