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Rosemary Hillmer
February 13, 2023
Our Beloved RoseMary Hillmer, Wife, Mother, Nana, and Great Nana, passed away peacefully on Monday, February 13th, 2023.
Born April 8, 1929 to James and Mary Laudicina in Rockford, IL. She married the Love of her Life, James Hillmer, on April 22, 1950, at which time he stated that he had married his Angel. With God’s Grace and guidance, they shared...
Steven P. Hurd
February 13, 2023
Steven P. Hurd, 73, of Loves Park, IL died on February 13, 2023, at William S. Middleton Memorial Veterans Hospital in Madison, WI. He was born on March 28, 1949, in Machesney Park, IL, the son of Eugene W. and June H. (Cherry) Hurd, the eighth of 10 children.
Steve worked at a sand and gravel plant before being drafted into...
John F. Falzone
February 13, 2023
John F. Falzone, 80, Morris Chapel, TN, former Cherry Valley resident, died February 13, 2023 in Cancun Mexico. Born May 15, 1942 to Joseph Paul and Noma Talbert Falzone in Rockford, Il. John attended West High School, and married the love of his life, Kathleen M. O’Neil on June 17, 1961.
John started his 40 plus year career in the...
Mary Ann Schneeberger
February 11, 2023
Mary Ann (FitzGerald) Schneeberger, 91, of Rockford, passed away on February 11, 2023, with her family by her side. She was born on December 2, 1931 in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, the daughter of John Watson and Mary Catherine (McMahon) FitzGerald. Mary Ann graduated from Holy Angels Academy in 1949. She married Leonard J. Schneeberger Jr. on January 13, 1951. She worked...
John "Jack" Axford
February 11, 2023
John (Jack) H. Axford, 94 of Rockford, Illinois, formerly of East Dundee, Illinois, passed away on February 11, 2023 at Wesley Willows in Rockford, Illinois. He was born in Elgin, Illinois on June 16, 1928 to John E. Axford and Margaret Zimmerli Axford. He married Joyce C. Harms on May 24, 1952 in Elgin, Illinois. After the passing of Joyce,...
Judith G. Winder
February 11, 2023
Judith G. Winder, 83, passed away on February 11, 2023, in Rockford, Illinois. Born in Idaho Falls, Idaho, to Dr. James "Pete" and Wilma Barker. Judy and her parents returned to Illinois where she attended elementary and high school in Eldorado. She graduated with the class of 1958. She then went to S.I.U. – Carbondale to pursue a bachelor’s degree...
Jennifer Ackerman
February 9, 2023
Jennifer Ackerman, 48, died Thursday Feb 9, 2023 following a 20 year battle with cancer. She was born in Vung-Tau Vietnam on Nov 21, 1974, and came to the USA in April 1975 as part of Operation Babylift. She is the daughter of Marsha and Larry Ackerman.
Jennie loved to cook and showed her love for her family through her cooking....
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,...
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