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Richard C. Zimmer
March 16, 2023
Richard Charles Zimmer, age 87, of Rockford, IL joined those he loved and passed before him the morning of March 16, 2023. Son to Charles Peter Zimmer and Mary Alice “Marion” (Northen). Predeceased by his parents, wife (Marleen), brothers (Tom, Bill, and Jack), son (Matt), sons-in-law (Daryl Babb and Bill Morrow), and daughter-in-law (Deb Newton-Zimmer).
He was the oldest of five...
Anna M. Coppotelli
March 15, 2023
Anna M. Coppotelli, 87, Rockford, IL, passed away on March 15, 2023, in her home.
She was born in Rome, Italy on November 25, 1935, the daughter of Luigi and Giusappa (Pompeo) Sugamosto. Anna married Oreste Coppotelli in Rome, Italy in 1967. She was employed as a seamstress for Nelson Knitting Company for many years. Anna was a member of St....
Gloriadee E. Stenlund
March 15, 2023
It is with great heartache to announce the passing of "Grandma" Gloriadee Ellen Stenlund, 72, passed away on March 15, 2023, in Rockford, Illinois. She was born in Daytona Beach, Florida on December 9, 1950, daughter to Ulysses Burden and Theolla (Yelling) Burden. Gloria was a beautiful person inside and out always giving back to the community. For a few...
Beverly J. Sanders
March 15, 2023
Beverly Jean (Glaser) Sanders passed away on March 15, 2023 in OSF St. Anthony Medical Center. She was born on December 21, 1943, in Sublette, Illinois; daughter of Ralph (Bud) and Arlene (Schinzer) Glaser. She grew up on a farm in West Brooklyn, Illinois with her parents and her older brother, Bob. Bev attended elementary school at St. Mary’s School...
Edna “Eda” M. Williams
March 12, 2023
Edna “Eda” M. Williams, 95, of Rockford, passed away on March 12, 2023. She was born on September 8, 1927 in Rockford, the daughter of John and Antonia (Buttoni) Pro. She graduated from West High School, class of 1946. She married Donald “Don” Williams on June 25, 1949, and he preceded her in death on October 24, 2011. She worked...
Gwendolyn K. Moody
March 11, 2023
Gwendolyn Kaye Moody, 67, passed away in her home on March 11, 2023, in Rockford, Illinois. Born in Piggott, Arkansas, on December 9, 1955 daughter to Leroy and Thelda (Parrish) Moody. Gwen spent over 25 years with Jonco Larson which subsequently became Blackhawk Industrial. Gwen was known to most enjoy the simplicities of life; she spent most of her time...
Robert "Bob" Borst
March 10, 2023
Robert “Bob” Terry Borst, 84, of Rockford, passed away at home on Friday, March 10, 2023.
He was born in Detroit, MI on September 29, 1938, son of Otto and Anne (Pitcowciz) Borst. Bob always had a smile and warm welcome for everyone he met, talking to them like they were lifetime friends. If someone donned a military logo, he was...
Stuart B. Siegel
March 10, 2023
Stuart Barry Siegel, 80, of Rockford, passed away on March 10, 2023. He was born on January 17, 1943 in New York, NY, the son of Isidore and Anna (Solis) Siegel. He graduated with his bachelors degree from City College of New York. He owned his own coin store in Phoenix, AZ, and previously sold futures on Wall Street. He...
Eric T. Carra
March 8, 2023
Eric T. Carra, 54, Rockford, died Wednesday, March 8, 2023 in OSF St. Anthony Medical Center. Born April 23, 1968 in Chicago, son of Judith A Syc and Thomas Carra. He graduated from Auburn High School in 1986, received his Associates degree from Rock Valley College, his Bachelor of Fine Arts degree from Rockford College in 1991, majoring in theater...
Troy "Tj" Olson Jr.
March 7, 2023
Troy "TJ" R. Olson Jr., 31, heartbreakingly passed away on March 7, 2023. Born in Rockford, Illinois on March 29, 1991 son to Troy Olson Sr. and Angela Cummings, Troy went on to graduate from Stillman Valley High School class of 2009. He soon after joined the U.S. Navy and once returning home worked a few different jobs, most recently...
Barbara J. Mosny
March 7, 2023
Mosny, Barbara Jean “Barb” Redmer, 72, of Rockford went to be with our Lord on March 7, 2023.
Barb will always be remembered for the loving care and devotion she gave to her daughter Julie who has Rett Syndrome. Always the optimist, she was very thankful when they identified the name of Julie’s condition when Julie turned 12. Barb was...
Anthony (Tony) B. D'Souza, Md
March 6, 2023
Anthony B. (Tony) D’Souza passed away at his home on March 6, 2023, after many years living with chronic illness. He was 77 years old.
Tony was born on August 14, 1945, in Kolkata, India, and spent his childhood and early adulthood in India. He was close with his large extended family living in Kolkata, Mumbai, and Goa, and was very...
Margery Ann Smith
March 6, 2023
Margery Ann Evanson Smith (87), a long-time resident of Rockford, Illinois passed away on March 6, 2023. Margery was born August 11, 1935, in Chicago, Illinois to Howard H. and Evelyn (Lindquist) Evanson. She lived in neighborhoods around Chicago until attending Beloit College and Rockford College. At Beloit College she earned a degree in math with minors in French and...
Josephine M. Ognibene
March 4, 2023
Josephine M. Ognibene, 81, died peacefully in the comfort of her home on Saturday, March 4, 2023 following a courageous battle with leukemia. Born January 25, 1942 in Rockford, daughter of Michael P. and Carmela Frisella LaSala. Graduated from West High School in 1960. On May 13, 1961 she married the love of her life, Joseph B. Ognibene. She was...
Joseph A. Gulotta
March 4, 2023
Joseph A. Gulotta, 90, of Rockford, IL passed away on Saturday, March 4, 2023. Born on October 22, 1932, in Rockford, IL, the son of Michael and Lena (Catalano) Gulotta
Joe was a lifelong member of St. Anthony of Padua Catholic Church. He was a graduate of St. Thomas High School in 1951 and then served in the United States Navy...
Bernice C. Koltz
March 4, 2023
Bernice Catherine Koltz, 85, beloved wife of John, passed away surrounded by loving family on Saturday, March 4, 2023, to be at peace with God.
Bernice was born in Harvard, IL on March 8, 1937, daughter of Edward and Mabel (Walsh) Knippen. She graduated from Harvard High School, Class of 1954. Soon after, Bernice started her life-long career in office management...
Mary Kay Miller
March 4, 2023
Mary Kay (Vennum) Miller, loving wife, mother, and grandmother, passed away peacefully with her family at her side at the age of eighty-one after a lengthy battle with Parkinson's Disease on Saturday, March 4, 2023.
Mary Kay was Born January 31, 1942, raised in Fort Dodge, IA.
She met the love of her life, David, and they were married in 1963. Their...
Boby A. Sparacino
March 3, 2023
Boby A. Sparacino, 68, of Rockford, IL, passed away on March 3, 2023, at her home. She was born on August 14, 1954, in Corning, AR, the daughter of Arvil and Betty L. (Alexander) Leach.
Boby worked as a secretary for 15 years for Rockford Memorial Hospital and Swedish American Hospital. She was a NASCAR fan of Jeff Gordon and a...
Margaret M. Schwengels
March 2, 2023
Margaret M. Schwengels, 80, of Rockford, passed away in her home on Thursday, March 2, 2023.
Margaret was born January 29, 1943, in Rockford, IL, daughter of Weldon and Lois (Ogilby) Kniess. She graduated from Harlem High School, Class of 1961. Margaret married Larry Schwengels on January 27, 1962, at St. Bridget Catholic Church. She worked for Atwood Industries as a...
Edwin "Eddie" D. Ellison
March 1, 2023
Edwin Dean “Eddie” Ellison, 86, of Cherry Valley, Illinois, went to his heavenly home on Wednesday March 1, 2023. Edwin was born March 28, 1936, in Udall, MO to Henley and Mary (Dean) Ellison. He was an honor student in elementary and high school but left school early to find work with the wheat harvest in Kansas. Following that, he...
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