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Kathleen Susan "Sue" Drager
December 5, 2023
Kathleen Susan (Sue) Drager, 83, of Rockford, Illinois died on December 5, 2023 in her home. She was born on May 27, 1940 to parents Gus and Violet Omark in Rockford, Illinois. She was married to her husband Jim for over 60 years and was the anchor of her family as they were raising their two boys. Later, she worked...
Fred G. Bruning
December 5, 2023
Frederick George Bruning, 85, passed away on December 5, 2023, at SwedishAmerican Hospital. He was born on January 8, 1938, in Solen, North Dakota, the son of Carl and Nettie Bruning. Fred married his Concordia College (Moorhead) sweetheart, Lois Norem in Spicer, Minnesota on June 3, 1962.
Fred taught English at Winnebago High School for over forty years, which was only...
Teresa A. Mcdougal
December 3, 2023
Teresa A. McDougal Reyes Jacevich, 71, after a life full of adventure and fun, passed away on December 3, 2023. Born on January 30, 1952, daughter to Anthony and Clara Jacevich. Teresa enjoyed traveling and made memories in places like Las Vegas, Seattle, California, Florida, and most places in between. She had a deep appreciation for music and bonded with...
Karen Ann James
December 2, 2023
Karen Ann James, 83, of Greenville, SC, formerly of Rockford IL, was called home to be with the Lord Saturday, December 2, 2023. She passed away peacefully, in her home surrounded by her family. Karen was born March 13, 1940, the daughter of Stanton and Lucille Shores (Wright). Karen met her husband Terry as he was home for college summer...
Virginia "Ginny" Anne Carlson
December 2, 2023
It is with a heavy and sad heart that we announce the passing of Virginia “Ginny” Anne Jeanes Carlson. On December 2, 2023, she joined the Lord and her daughter in heaven. She is no longer in pain or suffering from all her disabling illnesses.
Born on June 18, 1947, to Paul and Grace Jeanes in south suburban Chicago. She lived...
Susan "Sue" Mina Morris
December 1, 2023
Susan “Sue” Mina Morris, 80, of Rockford, passed away on December 1, 2023. She was born on October 7, 1943, in Arlington Heights, IL, the daughter of Elmer and Erna (Krueger) Schmidt. She earned her Bachelor of Science in Home Economics from University of Wisconsin, Stout where she was a member, Treasurer and Historian of the Gamma Sigma Sigma sorority....
Agnes Claire Mastrangeli
November 30, 2023
With heavy hearts we share that our loving wife, mother, grandmother, great grandmother, and treasured friend was called home to her eternal rest. Agnes Claire Mastrangeli was born to John and Margaret Leonard on September 27, 1938, and entered her heavenly home on November 30, 2023.
Agnes spent her childhood in Rantoul, Illinois where she grew up with her brother, Tom...
Betty G. Grubb
November 30, 2023
Betty G. Grubb, 87, of Byron, IL, passed away on Thursday, November 30, 2023, following a fall that caused multiple complications.
She was a loving mother, grandmother, and great grandmother, who cherished time with her family. “Mom” worked for over 50 years in the medical services industry as an X-ray lab technician. She was one of the unsung heroes of the...
Patrick "Pat" Darrell Mallow
November 30, 2023
Patrick “Pat” D. Mallow, 75, of Rockford, passed away on November 30, 2023. He was born on September 30, 1948, in Rapid City, South Dakota, the son of Robert and Mabel Mallow. He earned his Bachelor of Science degree from Rockford College. He married Mary Lindroth on June 10, 1978, in Rockford, at St. Paul Lutheran Church. Pat worked as...
Mary Ann Allen
November 29, 2023
Mary Ann Allen, of Rockford passed away from a long battle with Alzheimer’s on November 29, 2023. Born Mary Ann Waring to Harold (Al) and Kathleen Waring in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. In the 1950s her family moved to Davenport, Iowa. Eventually her parents had eight children and her grandfather living under one roof. She was proud to be part of a...
Bonnie M. Shourek
November 29, 2023
Bonnie M. (Lambert) Shourek passed away unexpectedly on Wednesday, November 29th at UW Swedish American Hospital. Bonnie was born to Everett and Edith Lambert on May 24, 1950, in Monticello, Iowa. She graduated from Monticello Community High School, Class of 1968. Bonnie married the love of her life, John on March 21, 1970, also in Anamosa. The couple welcomed their...
El Louise Heitz
November 29, 2023
Vivian El Louise Heitz, 95 of Rockford, passed away at home on Wednesday, November 29, 2023 with her daughter Lori by her side. She fought a long and courageous battle with Alzheimer’s Disease for more than 16 years. She left her earthly home for her eternal home with her savior Jesus Christ.
Born at home on July 20, 1928 in Polo,...
Lawrence "Larry" Dunlap
November 27, 2023
Lawrence C. Dunlap, 82, of Rockford passed away November 27, 2023. Born January 5th, 1941, in Rockford, IL. to Leslie and Ida (Kothe) Dunlap. Larry attended Highland Grade School, Lincoln Junior High School and East High School before attending Northern Illinois University. In 1961, Larry joined the Army where he spent the next three years serving his country, part of...
Daniel "Dan" Lee Smith
November 27, 2023
Daniel L Smith, 90, of Rockton, IL, passed away on November 27th. He was born on June 24, 1933, to Spurgeon and Ethel Carver Smith in Byron, Illinois. He was raised by his aunt and uncle Bob and Florence Cox. Dan graduated in 1951 from Byron High School. He served in the Navy from 1951 to 1956, last stationed at...
James Hendrickson
November 27, 2023
In humble reverence, we gather to honor the life and legacy of James Ernest Hendrickson, a faithful servant of the Lord, who peacefully transitioned into eternal rest on November 27, 2023. Born on September 27, 1945, in the serene town of Shullsburg, WI, James embodied a spirit of profound humility, gratitude, and deep respect for all of creation. His journey...
Kenneth "John" Malmberg Jr.
November 26, 2023
Kenneth “John” Malmberg Jr. passed away Sunday, November 26, 2023. Born in Springfield, Illinois on January 5, 1938, to Dr. Kenneth J. and Eunice (Rigge) Malmberg. He attended grade school and high school in Auburn, Illinois. Graduate of Knox College in Galesburg, Illinois, where he was a member of Beta Theta Pi. John entered the life insurance business with Connecticut...
Marie J. Beck
November 26, 2023
Marie J. Beck, 96, of Rockford, passed away peacefully on Sunday, November 26, 2023. Born on August 18, 1927, in Elizabeth, New Jersey, the third of eight children to Stephen and Marie (Specht) Miskowitz. Marie was a proud graduate of St. Patrick Catholic High School, Elizabeth, class of 1944.
Marie married the love of her life, Frederick H. Beck, in 1948....
Brianna Taylor Lenz
November 25, 2023
Brianna Taylor Lenz, 22, of Rockford, passed away on November 25, 2023. She was born on January 16, 2001, in Rockford, Illinois, to Anthony and Theresa (Adams) Lenz. Brianna worked for Jimmy John’s in Rochelle. She was a member of Holy Family Catholic Church. She will be dearly missed by her friends and family.
She is survived by her parents, Anthony...
Ronald Slabaugh
November 25, 2023
Ronald “Ron” D. Slabaugh, 66, Caledonia, passed away on Saturday, November 25, 2023. He was born March 10, 1957, in Rockford, the son of Paul and Donna (Brady) Slabaugh. Ron married Linda Alexander in Caledonia on December 2, 1994. He owned and operated Slabaugh and Sons excavating and house moving, retiring in 2021. Ron enjoyed his family, especially riding with...
Chauncey E. Wright
November 25, 2023
Chauncey E. Wright, 51, went to be with the Lord on November 25, 2023. Born on February 25, 1972 in Kenneth, Missouri, son to Edward and Patricia (Thatch) Wright. He went on to work for Target for over 17 years before working at Generac, where he was still working before his passing. He married his beloved wife, Heather Kolthoff, on...
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