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Local obituaries for the Rockford, IL area

Bette J. Pernot

Bette J. Pernot

June 30, 2023

Bette Jeanne (Greenberg) Pernot, 95, passed away on June 30, 2023. Born in Rockford on February 11, 1928, Bette was the daughter of Elmer and Teckla (Scott) Greenberg and the younger sibling of Donald (Pauline) and Charles (Betty) Greenberg.

Bette was predeceased by her husband, Gerald A. Pernot, 1925-2009. Surviving relatives include son and daughter, Greg (Joanne) Pernot and Renee (Neil)...

Eugene Pocs

Eugene Pocs

June 29, 2023

Eugene Pocs, 90, passed away on June 29, 2023, in Rockford, Illinois. Born in Atasiene, Latvia on November 20, 1932, son to Francis and Paulina (Garanca) Pocs.

He earned Bachelor and Master of Science degrees in Engineering from the University of Illinois. In Rockford he was employed at Ingersoll, self employed as a tax preparer and retired from Rock Valley College...

Todd Robert Wood

Todd Robert Wood

June 27, 2023

Todd Robert Wood, 59, Loves Park, passed away on Tuesday, June 27, 2023, at Javon Bea Mercy Hospital. He was born in Rockford on April 18, 1964, the son of Thomas and Merylyn (Felton) Wood. Todd was an Army veteran serving in Germany. He married Janet Girard in Rockford on April 16, 1988. Todd was an engineer for Ingersoll Cutting...

Joan Tuula

Joan Tuula

June 26, 2023

Joan Tuula, 85, Rockford, passed away Monday, June 26, 2023, in OSF ST. Anthony Medical Center surrounded by her loving family. She was born January 4, 1938, in Phelps, WI, the daughter of Cecil and Rose (Kernohan) Simpson. Joan married Dale Garth Tuula in Phelps, WI on October 6, 1956. He passed away on November 17, 2009.They moved to Rockford...

Dallas Buss

Dallas Buss

June 26, 2023

Dallas Buss, 77, of Rockford, passed away on Monday, June 26, 2023.

Dallas was born in Minnesota on December 21, 1945, son of George and Tina (Tuin) Buss Sr. He was employed for 31 dedicated years with Chrysler of Belvidere in the materials department and was a union steward. Dallas was a proud member of the UAW Local 1268 and was...

Frank "Jay" Pasqueno Jr.

Frank "Jay" Pasqueno Jr.

June 26, 2023

Frank “Jay” Jean Pasqueno Jr. 52, of Rockford, passed away on June 26, 2023. He was born on February 16, 1971, in Rockford, the son of Frank and Sandra (Rudolph) Pasqueno Sr. He graduated from Jefferson High School, class of 1989. He worked for Kadon as a machinist. Jay was a third-degree black belt in Martial Arts. He was an...

Silvia Viola

Silvia Viola

June 24, 2023

Silvia (Silvana) Viola joined the ranks of heaven’s domain and joined our Heavenly Father and the Blessed Virgin Mary on June 24, 2023. She was born in Ferentino, Italy on May 18, 1927, daughter of Orlando and Filomena Zacarri. She worked at Maria’s restaurant for many years. In her free time, she enjoyed crafting, doing things like embroidery, ceramics, and...

Dequian D. Davis

Dequian D. Davis

June 24, 2023

Dequian Demonta Davis graced the world with his presence on June 15, 2004. He was the second son born to Roderick L. Davis and Yalanda Davis. He was born at John H. Stroger Hospital in Chicago, IL. He attended Harlem High School in Rockford, IL and was a current employee at Sam’s Club. 

Dequian’s positive attitude and likable personality both...

Nancy Alt

Nancy Alt

June 22, 2023

Nancy (Danca) Alt, 53, passed away unexpectedly on June 22, 2023, due to complications during surgery. 

Nancy was born on March 17, 1970, in Rockford, IL to Vincent and Judith (Dornfeld) Danca. She attended Guilford High School, later transferring to Boylan Catholic High School where she graduated in 1988. Nancy continued her education at Illinois State University where she became...

Eulalia "Lala" Avila

Eulalia "Lala" Avila

June 22, 2023

Eulalia "Lala" Fregoso-Avila, of Rockford, IL, at 52 years of age, passed to be in the arms of the Lord on Thursday, June 22, 2023. Born March 13, 1971, in Rockford, IL, to Sabina Delgado and Agustin Fregoso. Married and devoted to Joseias "Pache" Avila, on August 29, 2004.

Lala is survived by her sisters, Maria "Vicky" Fregoso, Chela Martinez, Rosalba...

Stanley "Stan" J. Krowczyk

Stanley "Stan" J. Krowczyk

June 21, 2023

Stanley “Stan” Joseph Krowczyk

Winnebago, IL - Stanley “Stan” Krowczyk, 76, of Winnebago, Illinois passed away surrounded

by his loved ones on Wednesday, June 21, 2023. He was born in Rockford, Illinois on July 2,

1946 and was the son of Bernard S. and Celia (Brodeski) Krowczyk, Sr.

Stan served in Vietnam, and when he returned home, he married his childhood

sweetheart, Susan Pamela Leon,on...

Thomas "Tom" R. Gray

Thomas "Tom" R. Gray

June 20, 2023

Thomas “Tom” R. Gray, 80, of Rockford, passed away on June 20, 2023. He was born on November 24, 1942, in Rockford, the son of Clarence and Ellen (McKinley) Gray. He graduated from West High School in 1960. Tom married Georgia Try on September 10, 1965, in Rockford, and she preceded him in death on January 3, 2012. He worked...

Norma L.  Desanti

Norma L. Desanti

June 19, 2023

Norma L. DeSanti of Green Lake, WI, formerly of Rockford, IL passed away Monday, June 19, 2023, after a long and happy life at the age of 92. She is predeceased by her loving husband, Lee J. DeSanti.

She is survived by her daughters; Victoria (Richard) Schobinger of Green Lake, WI, Kathleen (Robert) Haefele of Markesan, WI, and Linda DeSanti of...

Randall A. Jonas

Randall A. Jonas

June 19, 2023

Randall A. Jonas, 77, Rockford, passed away on Monday, June 19, 2023, in his home. He was born December 30, 1945, in Mitchell, SD, the son of Clarence and Leah Jonas. He was a graduate of Rockford East High School. Randall was a veteran of the Army serving during the Vietnam War. He was employed in various positions at Chrysler...

Vidal Ramirez

Vidal Ramirez

June 18, 2023

Vidal Ramirez, 92, Rockford, passed away on Sunday, June 18, 2023, in his home. He was born May 10, 1931, in the state of Durango in Mexico, the son of Pilar and Petra (Ramirez) Nuñez. He married Maximina Rojas on May 1, 1954. Vidal worked for Williams Electronics in Chicago from 1969 until his retirement in 1993.

Survived by his wife...

Laverne Elmer Mattson

Laverne Elmer Mattson

June 18, 2023

LaVerne Elmer Mattson (101) of Rockford, IL passed away on June 18th 2023, in the comfort of his Rockford home after a life well lived.

Laverne was born to his parents Elmer and Hazel (Johnson) Mattson in Seward, IL. Laverne was a proud and easy-going family man who enjoyed watching sports, talking about his life adventures, spending time with family, and...

Paula Jean Mcgill

Paula Jean Mcgill

June 18, 2023

Paula Jean McGill, 62, passed away on June 18, 2023. Born in Rochelle, Illinois, on November 15, 1960, daughter to James and Doris (Satterfield) Duncan. She graduated from First Baptist Christian School, class of 1979, then graduated from Kishwaukee Community College with an associate degree. She went on to work at Caron International for many years. Paula was a very...

Barbara "Barb" Ann Jurgensmeier

Barbara "Barb" Ann Jurgensmeier

June 15, 2023

Barbara “Barb” Ann Jurgensmeier, 85, of Rockford, passed away on June 15, 2023. She was born on November 11, 1937, in Rockford, the daughter of Robert and Mildred (Lupant) Hallaisy. She married William “Big Ed” on July 2, 1955, in Rockford. He preceded her in death on July 26, 2001. Barb worked as a secretary for Midwest Dairyman’s Corporation. She...

Barbara J. Baldwin

Barbara J. Baldwin

June 15, 2023

Barbara J. Baldwin, 88, of Rockton, passed away on Thursday, June 15, 2023.

Barbara was born in Shawneetown, IL on August 6, 1934, daughter of Roy and Helen (Maynard) Nolen. Barbara married Raymond E. Baldwin on January 17, 1949. A few years later, they moved to Harvard, Illinois raising their family and starting their careers. Barbara worked for Admiral, Lippy’s TV...

Hoda Baumgartner

Hoda Baumgartner

June 15, 2023

Hoda Baumgartner, 68, of Belvidere, passed away peacefully on Thursday, June 15, 2023. 

She was born in Kafarchima, Lebanon on October 19, 1954, daughter of Jack and Laure (El-Kareh) Barkho. Paul and Hoda got married on July 25, 1993. Hoda was a longtime member of Belvidere’s St. James Catholic Church and the Legion of Mary. In addition to her involvement...