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Baby Alonzo David Triplett
October 12, 2023
Alonzo David Triplett was born with the angels on October 12, 2023, the son of Antonio Triplett and Brianna Grimmett.
Alonzo was loved by many and will be greatly missed.
At this time, services are still pending.
Gary D. Hinde, Sr.
October 10, 2023
Gary D. Hinde, Sr., 76, Pecatonica, passed away in his home on Tuesday, October 10, 2023. He was born on February 26, 1947, in Rockford, the son of George and Martha (Eitutis) Hinde. Gary married Charlotte Urban in Rockford on March 12, 1966. He began his career at Mechanical Tool and after that he became a driver for Schneider Trucking...
Donald J. Kuehl Sr.
October 10, 2023
Donald J. Kuehl Sr., 91, passed away on October 10, 2023, in Rockford, Illinois. He was born on November 4, 1931, in Argusville, North Dakota. While in the U.S Air Force for 4 years, he was a jet engine mechanic. After being discharged, he married the love of his life, Bernice M. LaBell on July 21, 1956, in Ossineke, Michigan;...
Anna "Marie" Kane
October 8, 2023
Obituary of Anna Marie Kane October 8, 2023
Anna Marie Kane, 84, of Rockford, Illinois passed away peacefully on October 8, 2023 surrounded by loving family. Marie was born September 9, 1939 in Warren Pa. to John and Frances Zolko.
Marie married Dennis Kane November 10, 1962 and celebrated life and love together for 32 years. She has been a Rockford...
Nancy E. Westphal
October 8, 2023
Nancy Elaine Westphal, age 75, of Rockford Illinois, passed away on Sunday October 8, 2023.
Nancy was born on September 11, 1948 to Wilbur and Rosemary Westphal in Oak Park, Illinois. She graduated from Willowbrook High School and became a Registered Nurse at the Evanston School of Nursing. She earned a Bachelor's degree in Health Administration from St Francis College...
Lillian R. Vola
October 7, 2023
Lillian R. Vola, 92, passed away on October 7, 2023, in Rockford, Illinois. Born on May 24, 1931, in Pecatonica, Illinois, daughter to Ben and Annie (Becker) Zweep. She graduated from Winnebago High School in 1951. On September 15, 1962, she married the love of her life, Thomas E. Vola at St. James Catholic Church. They were both long time...
Sandra "Sandy" Lea Mcveigh
October 6, 2023
Sandra “Sandy” Lea McVeigh, 84, of Rockford, passed away peacefully on Friday, October 6th, 2023, in Byron, Illinois. Born to Malcolm and Louise (Dawson) Jones on August 1st, 1939, in Rockford, Illinois. She married Billy McVeigh in August of 1957. Sandy, an avid worker, was the original owner of McVeigh Truck Center, INC., which she remained a big part of...
Kenneth "Ken" W. Lang
October 5, 2023
Kenneth “Ken” Walter Lang, 79, of Roscoe, passed away peacefully on Thursday, October 5th, 2023, in Rockford, Illinois. Born to Irwin and Hilda (Harder) Lang on October 23rd, 1943, in Wausau, Wisconsin. He married Karen (Fensterman) Lang in April of 1978. Ken obtained his associate degree at Wausau Technical College and worked in consulting at Ingersoll Engineers for 25 years....
Brian Joseph Lyons
October 5, 2023
Brian Joseph Lyons, 62, of Rockford, passed peacefully with his family by his side on October 5, 2023 after a courageous battle with cancer.
Brian was born to Kevin and Palma Lyons on July 23, 1961 and was raised on a dairy farm in Granville, Illinois which sparked his deep love of registered Holsteins. A 1979 graduate of Putnam County High...
Mary Doyle
October 4, 2023
Mary Doyle, 84, Rockford, passed away on Wednesday, October 4, 2023. She was born August 24, 1939, in Chicago, the daughter of Frank and Helen (Schmidt) Weber.
She was Mom to five unruly kids to whom she leaves her amazing strength, maddening stubbornness, and unwavering commitment to family: Dan (Dundeana) Doyle of Palm Desert, CA; Laurie (Bob) Bennett of Rockford, IL;...
Louise A. Mclaughlin
October 2, 2023
Louise Ann (Mitchell) McLaughlin was born on May 21st, 1938 to Wilma (Fannan) Mitchell and James S. Mitchell in Rockford, IL.
Married to Lawrence R. McLaughlin on May 29, 1963.
Louise was a musician; she played the stand up bass and the piano. She loved her family, friends, the Moose Club, playing dominoes, puzzles and mispronouncing words. But even when she did...
Evelyn J. M. Shields
October 2, 2023
Evelyn Jane Martinson Shields
Born March 22, 1936 in St. Paul, MN, Evelyn went peacefully to heaven on October 2, 2023 in Rockford, IL., surrounded by family at Fairhaven Christian Retirement Center.
She is survived by her four children: Laurie (Rick) Bradshaw of FL, Scott (Lisa) Hanson of TN, Kathy (Aaron) Acomb of TN, and Kristi (Paul) Nelson of IL; eight grandchildren:...
Julianna 'Judy' E. Cotugno
October 1, 2023
Julianna “Judy” Eva Cotugno passed away peacefully on Sunday, October 1st, 2023, in Belvidere, Illinois. Born to Daniel and Magdalene (Frank) Reisenauer on January 6th of 1941 in New England, North Dakota. Judy graduated from Saint Mary’s High School in New England, where she participated in plays and theatre projects throughout her years there. Judy married Jim Cotugno on October...
Chanhkeo Keovongsoth
October 1, 2023
Grandma Chanhkeo Keovongsoth was born on January 12, 1922 in Savannakhet, Laos. She came to the US in 1987. She was a strong, determined and fiercely independent women. Grandma Chanhkeo Keovongsoth is survived by her son, Xiem (Tuyet ) Dileuth, son Nom (Noui) Keovongsoth, son in law Sudasit (Onela) Phathanasombath Survived by nephews Hung (Thiamchanh) Nguyen and Jim (Virginia) Nguyen...
Illa Mae Nicklaus
October 1, 2023
Illa Mae Nicklaus, 87, of Rockford, passed away on October 1, 2023. She was born on April 12, 1936, in Strum, Wisconsin, the daughter of Earl and Lucile (Stewart) Heath. She married Richard “Dick” Nicklaus in 2000. Illa worked as an administrative assistant for Janet Wattles Mental Health Services. Illa loved to cook and take care of others. She was...
Rita Marie Gibler
September 30, 2023
Rita Marie Gibler, loving wife, mother, nana, aunt, and friend.
Rita Marie Gibler died on September 30, 2023, surrounded by her family. She was born on December 15, 1939, in Amite, Louisiana. The daughter of Anthony Tuminaro and Catherine (Ruffino) Tuminaro. Rita has been a resident of Rockford, Illinois since 1951. She married Frank Gibler, the love of her life, on...
Marilyn Hill
September 28, 2023
We are devastated to tell of the passing of our lovely sister, Marilyn Hill, who left us on September 28th. Throughout the day she was visited by family who shared their innermost thoughts with her. Marilyn left the shackles of planet earth to help create a brighter skyline with her brilliant star.
Marilyn worked as an account supervisor at the Water...
Molly (Mary Catherine) Phalen
September 26, 2023
Molly (Mary Catherine) Phalen was born on October 25, 1950, to John and Mary Phalen in Polo, Illinois. After graduating from Northern Illinois University with a Bachelor’s and Master’s degree she joined the noble ranks of being a teacher. After teaching a few years, she knew that real change needed to happen. As the fearless leader of the Rockford Education...
Floyd A. Simonson Iii
September 25, 2023
Floyd A. Simonson III, 71, of Cherry Valley, passed away on September 25, 2023. He was born on August 9, 1952, in Rockford, the son of Floyd and Sarah (Henry) Simonson Jr. He graduated from East High School in 1970 and attended Rock Valley College. He married Suzanne (Sue) Arendt on June 28, 1980, at Trinity Lutheran Church.
Floyd worked at...
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