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Gary M. Kaufman
November 9, 2023
Gary Martin Kaufman, 86, passed away in Rockford, Illinois on November 9, 2023. Born on October 23, 1937, in Heartwell, Nebraska, son to Martin L. and Ruth (Boone) Kaufman. His first accomplishment was to become an eagle scout. He then went on to graduate with a B.A. from Hastings College and advanced his education with a PhD from Ohio State...
Bonnie Lou Cash
November 9, 2023
Bonnie Lou Cash, 68, of Rockford, passed away on November 9, 2023. She was born on April 15, 1955, in Rockford, the oldest daughter of Fred and Viola (Lichte) Johnson. She married Dennis Cash on October 22, 1994. Bonnie worked as a receptionist for Van Matre for many years.
She is survived by her sister, Julie (Tom) Beck; nephew, Collin (Courtney)...
Dean J. Elsbecker
November 6, 2023
Dean Elsbecker, 63, of Rockford, Illinois, passed away on November 6th, 2023. He was born in Fort Dodge, Iowa, in 1960, the son of Donald and Helen Elsbecker. He graduated from Jefferson High School in 1978. After high school, he enlisted in the United States Navy where he was honorably discharged after serving his country for 4 years. He then...
Terry Lee Gano
November 6, 2023
Terry Lee Gano of Rockford, Illinois passed away on November 6 at the age of 75, surrounded by those he loved.
Born in Chicago, his parents Betty Kopp and Robert Lee Gano, and brother Dennis later moved to Skokie. As a young man, he protested for issues he supported, served as a roadie for the 60s band, Iron Butterfly, and knew...
Marjorie "Marge" G. Elliot
November 5, 2023
Marjorie “Marge” G. Elliot, 86, Rockford, passed away on Sunday, November 5, 2023. She was born on March 8, 1937, in Oak Park, the daughter of Emil and Kathryn (Demeranville) Anderson. She grew up in Park Ridge, graduating from Maine Township High School and the University of Wisconsin in Madison, WI. Marge married Charles (Chuck) Elliot in December of 1959,...
John L. Shepherd
November 4, 2023
John L. Shepherd died on November 4, 2023, in Rockford, Illinois. He spent his final days with his family and was holding the hand of his wife, Suzanne, when he died. John was many things to many people, but most importantly, he was a dad. A dad who coached T-ball, soccer, was in the audience at school events and front...
Jessica L. Cooper
November 3, 2023
Jessica Lynn Cooper, 36, of Rockford, IL, was born December 8, 1986, to Steve and Laura Cooper. She passed away on November 3, 2023. Jessica was a Mother to two beautiful daughters; Josalynd and Avery. She is survived by her children, parents, brothers, Steve (Megan) and Richard (Corinne) Cooper; Grandmothers, Janice Klimek and Patricia Cooper; Grandfather, John Cooper; numerous Aunts,...
Jennifer R. Heaslip
November 3, 2023
Jennifer R. Heaslip, 95, of Rockford, passed away on November 3, 2023. She was born on August 27, 1928, in Rockford, the daughter of John and Rita (Pompei) Mastrangeli, both originally from Italy. She is a graduate of East High School, class of 1946. She married Richard Heaslip on August 10, 1955. She worked as a realtor for Whitehead Inc....
Baby Antonio Demere Williams
November 3, 2023
Antonio Demere Williams, 1 month old, of Rockford, passed away on November 9, 2023. He was born on September 29, 2023, in Rockford, the son of Angelo Williams and Tiajia "Asia" Friar.
A public visitation will be on Thursday, November 16, 2023 from 1:00 - 3:00 p.m., at Fitzgerald Funeral Home & Crematory, 1860 S. Mulford Road, Rockford, IL 61108. A...
James A. Smith
November 3, 2023
James Smith, a cherished and respected member of the Rockford community, passed away on November 3, 2023, at the age of 64. He was born on April 15, 1959, to William and Delores Smith. James was a man of dedication and perseverance, as evidenced by his pursuit of education, obtaining his GED from Rock Valley College in 2009 and later...
Teri Sue Vincent
November 3, 2023
Teri Sue Vincent died peacefully Friday night, the 3rd of November.
Teri was born in Rockford, Illinois in 1954, the daughter of Eugene and Lola Gustafson of Rockford. She had two siblings, Tana and Tracey, and grew up in a happy household. She attended Rockford Public Schools and graduated from Rockford East High School in 1972, where she was ranked...
Bu Bo
November 2, 2023
Bu Bo passed away on November 2, 2023. She was born on June 13, 1948 in Burma.
A public visitation will be on Tuesday, November 7, 2023 from 10:00 - 11:00 a.m. with a funeral service to follow at 11:00 a.m. at Fitzgerald Funeral Home & Crematory, 1860 S. Mulford Road Rockford, IL 61108. Burial will follow in Arlington Memorial...
Betty Daumitz
November 1, 2023
Betty Daumitz, 90, of Rockford, passed away on November 1, 2023. She was born on January 31, 1933, the daughter of Theodore and Pauline.
Services for Betty are private.
Darrell E. Kolthoff Sr.
October 31, 2023
Darrell Eugene Kolthoff Sr., 74, of Rockford, passed away on October 31, 2023. He was born on June 6, 1949, the son of William E. and Norma J. (Hybarger) Kolthoff. He married Nancy Rossato on September 7, 1968, in Rockford. Darrell worked many jobs, including the Rockford Register Star, a realtor, and driving for UPS for 26 years. He was...
Dr. Philip Robert Schalow Dc Dccjp
October 30, 2023
Dr. Philip Robert Schalow, DC, DCCJP, age 67, Rockford, Baptized child of God, passed away on Monday, October 30, 2023. He was born on November 11, 1955, in Story City, IA, the son of Fred and Sarah (Tjernagle) Schalow. He married Kathleen Rubin on June 19, 1993, in Champaign, IL. He was an active member of Mt. Olive Lutheran Church....
Donald "Joe" Grubb
October 30, 2023
Donald “Joe” Grubb, 58, of Machesney Park, passed away on October 30, 2023. He was born on January 8, 1965, in Sterling, IL, the son of Gordon and Hazel (Behnke) Grubb. He graduated from Boylan High School, class of 1983. He married Sally Richter on September 4, 2010, at the Venetian Club in Rockford. Joe was a volunteer firefighter for...
Judith "Judy" Stemwedel
October 30, 2023
Judith “Judy” Helen Stemwedel, 84, Rockford, passed away on Monday, October 30, 2023. She was born July 3, 1939, in Rockford, the daughter of Chance and Anne (Molander) Knott. Judy married Edward Stemwedel in Rockford in 1969. She taught school in Rockford at Whig Hill, Highland and Thompson grade schools. Judy volunteered as a docent at the Rockford Midway Museum...
Mario J. Agostini
October 29, 2023
Mario Joseph Agostini, 93, of Rockford, IL, passed away on Sunday, October 29, 2023.
He was born in Rockford, IL on July 29, 1930, the son of Louis and Margaret (Sodini) Agostini. He served his country in battle during the Korean War. Mario began his work career as a tile setter and manager with Color Tile and later worked as a...
Mary E. Boatwright
October 29, 2023
Mary Ellen Boatwright, 82, of Rockford, died on Sunday, October 29, 2023.
She was born in Milwaukee, WI on June 24, 1941, daughter of George Gump and Martha (Reisner) Gump-Krause. She graduated from Granton High School in 1958 and spent her time taking care of her family. Mary married Cecil J. Boatwright in 1960 in Florida.
Mary is survived by her husband,...
Thomas "Tom" M. Richards
October 28, 2023
Thomas “Tom” M. Richards, 82, passed away Saturday, October 28, 2023, in Rockford, Illinois. Born May 30, 1941, Tom was a proud U.S. Air Force veteran, serving his country from 1963 through 1968 and was honorably discharged as a Staff Sergeant (E-5). In 1969 he married his best friend and forever partner, “Terry" Andersen. He is survived by his wife...
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