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Carole J. Moore
February 9, 2023
Carole “Lou” J. Moore, 89, passed away on Thursday, February 9, 2023, at Wesley Willows in Rockford, IL. Carole was born in Rockford, IL to Clarence and Myrtle (Peterson) Flood on May 10, 1933. She is predeceased in death by her mother and sisters, Jaroldean Stanfa and Marilyn Stump. Carole was a proud graduate of East High School, class of...
Marsha Kyle Wurtlin
February 9, 2023
Marsha Kyle Wurtlin passed away on February 9, 2023 at her home surrounded by family. She was born on October 21, 1947, daughter of Eugene (Gene) and Virginia (Ginny) Kyle. Marsha was a lifelong member of the Zion Lutheran Church in Rockford.
Spending all of her life in the Rockford area, her youth was spent around her neighborhood home on Catherine...
George P. Milne Iii
February 8, 2023
George P. Milne III, 89, passed away on February 8, 2023. He was born on June 3, 1933, in Oak Park, IL, the son of George P. and Thelma (Rowe) Milne Jr.
Following graduation from Rockford High School and service in the U.S. Army, George continued his education, receiving his bachelor’s degree from the University of Denver and earning an MBA...
Ellen J. (Mordt) Hand
February 8, 2023
Ellen Josephine Mordt Hand: 1927 – 2023
Family and friends must say goodbye to their beloved Ellen Josephine Mordt Hand (Rockford, Illinois) who passed away on February 8, 2023 at age 95.
Ellen was an alumna of Rockford University/College and accomplished business woman who was the secretary/treasurer of three local businesses. She also managed, alongside her husband, what was at the time,...
Robert "Bob" Dennis Basick
February 7, 2023
Robert "Bob" Dennis Basick, 82, passed away on Tuesday, February 7, 2023, at Wesley Willows Health Care Center in Rockford, Illinois. He was born March 29,1940, in Chicago, the son of Michael and Florence (Tadevic) Basick. Bob was an Army veteran serving from 1963 to 1965, fulfilling reserve obligation in 1969. Bob met his wife, Donna Doljanin, the love of...
Richard T. Degroff
February 7, 2023
Richard T. DeGroff, 59, unexpectedly passed away on February 7, 2023 in Pensacola, Florida. Born in Rockford, Illinois on February 5, 1964, son to Hugh and Linda (Freedlund) DeGroff. In 2005 he met Lori, and they wed October 12, 2018, in Destin, Florida. He was employed for over thirty years at Cintas as a Route Sales Representative. In his free...
Bernard "Bernie" S. Krowczyk, Jr.
February 7, 2023
Bernard “Bernie” S. Krowczyk, Jr. 80, of Rockford, Illinois, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, February 7, 2023. He was born in Rockford, Illinois on December 25, 1942, and was the son of Bernard S. and Celia (Brodeski) Krowczyk, Sr.
On January 11, 1964, Bernie married Sharon Gatto at St. Stanislaus Catholic Church in Rockford. Together they raised 3 children, Sherrie, Sandi...
William H. Johnson
February 7, 2023
William H. Johnson, 74, passed away at home surrounded by his loved ones on February 7, 2023. Even though he left this world to soon, his loving heart will be a beacon of light for his family.
Bill was born on January 22, 1949, in Madison, WI. It was there where he met the love of his life, Marilyn (Bender) Johnson....
John Paul Killion
February 6, 2023
John Paul Killion, 81, of Rockford, passed away on February 6, 2023. He was born on February 22, 1941, in Lincoln, IL, the son of William and Ruth (Mason) Killion. John served in the U.S. Army. He married Kathy Dehner on June 14, 1969, and she preceded him in death in 1989. John earned his undergraduate degree from Southern Illinois...
Orpha M. Savala
February 6, 2023
Orpha Savala (Dull) of Rockford, passed away on Monday, February 6, 2023, from a short illness with cancer.
She was born April 28, 1932, the daughter of Forest and Grace Dull. She married the love of her life Dominic Savala, on September 2, 1951, in St. Patrick Church, Rockford. Orpha was an avid gardener, volunteer and had a love for creating...
Diane (Snodgrass) Conklin
February 6, 2023
Diane (Snodgrass) Conklin, 80, Rockford, passed away peacefully Monday, February 6, 2023, at Lincolnshire Place surrounded by family and friends. She was born September 24, 1942, in Geneseo, the daughter of Clinton and Blanche (Pryce) Snodgrass. Diane was graduate of Geneseo High School, class of 1960. She received her undergraduate degree from the University of Illinois and her master’s degree...
Mary Ellen Lofgren
February 5, 2023
Mary Ellen Lofgren, 71, of Rockford, passed away on February 5, 2023 at Loyola University Hospital. She was born on September 4, 1951 in Rockford, the daughter of Henning and Rosemary (Thomas) Lofgren. She worked at Schnuck’s in the deli department for many years. Mary was a member of Westminster Church and a supporter of the Salvation Army Church. She...
Aphayvanh "Tony" Sonethavilay
February 5, 2023
Aphayvanh “Tony” Sonethavilay, 47, passed away in his home on Sunday, February 5, 2023. Born in Saphay, Laos, son to Singthong and Manikhone Sonethavilay. As a child, Tony came to the United States with his family. He enjoyed spending his time in his home, most notably around all of his electronics. He was a quiet, smart, friendly, and generous man,...
Joseph "Joe" A. Loscheider
February 4, 2023
Joseph (Joe) Loscheider, 87 years old, passed away at Alden Debes Nursing Center, Rockford, Illinois on February 4, 2023. Joe was born in Joliet, Illinois on August 4, 1935. He attended St. John the Baptist Grade School and graduated from Joliet Catholic High School in 1953. Joe worked at Caterpillar Tractor Company for 39 years and retired in 1990.
He enjoyed...
James "Jim" F. Grubb
February 4, 2023
James “Jim” F. Grubb, 84, of Byron, IL passed away on Saturday, February 4, 2023, following a long battle with cancer.
He lived an incredibly active life, working into his late 60’s. Along with his wife of 64 years, they enjoyed traveling, spending time in Hawaii, Alaska and exploring the continental US. A fan and ardent supporter of the Phantom Regiment,...
Richard "Dick" K. Farson
February 2, 2023
Richard “Dick” K. Farson, 81, passed away on February 2, 2023, in Rockford, Illinois. Born in Akron, Ohio, the second of five boys to Harold and Evelyn (Dolan) Farson. Dick attended school in Marysville and Marion, Ohio and graduated from Mishawaka High School in Mishawaka, Indiana in 1959. He served in the Navy from 1959 to 1963. He worked as...
Josephine Montgomery
February 2, 2023
Josephine Montgomery, 104, of Rockford, IL passed away peacefully in her home Thursday, February 2, 2023. Josephine was born November 26, 1918, in Mexico the daughter of Calixto and Isidra (Sandoval) Mena. Josephine married the love of her life, Robert Montgomery and they had two daughters. Josephine worked 30+ years at Barber Colman. She will be deeply missed by those...
Susan Mary Blue
February 1, 2023
Susan Mary Blue, 69, passed away peacefully in her home on February 1, 2023. Born in Rockford, Illinois on October 9, 1953, daughter to Perry Kessling and Judith (Hawkins) Standard. A 1971 graduate of Guilford High School she went on to work as a pharmacy technician for over twenty years at Walgreens, then went on to the OSF pharmacy at...
Dr. Francis "Frank" L. Friel
January 31, 2023
Dr. Francis “Frank” L. Friel, 89, of Rockford, died peacefully on Tuesday, January 31, at home with family by his side. The youngest of eight children, he was born January 17, 1934, in Amboy, IL, to Edwin and Mary “Molly” (Morrissey) Friel. He was a beloved chiropractor for 47 years, caring for patients at the former Friel Chiropractic Clinic, 2606...
Theresa Joan Ingrassia
January 31, 2023
Theresa Joan Ingrassia, 93, died on January 31, 2023 at Alpine Fireside Health Center with her loving nephew Dr. Ted Ingrassia III at her side.
Theresa was born in St. Anthony Hospital, Rockford, on October 20, 1929 to Marie (Ginestra) and Theodore S. Ingrassia. She attended St. Elizabeth Social Center and Barbour School, Rockford, St. Coletta, Jefferson, Wis. and Barbara Olson...
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