January 2, 2023

Werner A. Banz, 95 of Rockford died peacefully at Presence Saint Anne Center in Rockford on January 2, 2023 which would have been his 58th wedding anniversary to his wife, Laraine. Werner was born on September 29, 1927, in Eau Claire Wisconsin. Werner grew up and attended school in Switzerland. During his childhood, the family made many trips back and...

January 1, 2023

Joseph Edward Baran, 93, passed away in Rockford, Illinois on January 1, 2023. Born in Chicago on October 29, 1929 son to Joseph and Mary (Dolman) Baran, Joe went on to marry the love of his life, Antoinette Trentadue in Chicago, Illinois in 1957. In 1972 he was transferred for work to Rockford, where they established their lives in the...

December 31, 2022

Ida Jane Johnson, 92, Rockford, passed away in her home on Saturday, December 31, 2022. She was born on December 21, 1930, in Lakeview, South Dakota, the daughter of Joseph and Annie Hoekman. Ida married Donald Johnson in Clinton, WI on August 8, 1952. He passed away on November 16, 2022. She worked at Dyna Corp for many years until...

December 30, 2022

Lori Jean Gassaway, 61, of Rockford, passed away on Friday, December 30, 2022.

Lori was born in Peoria, IL, on May 19, 1961, daughter of Don and Norma (Schaffner) McWilliams. She graduated from Illinois Valley Central High School, Class of 1979, Chillicothe, IL. Lori then earned her associate degree from Illinois Central College, East Peoria, IL. She married Darren J. Gassaway...

December 30, 2022

Louise B. Williamson, 90, of Rockford, was promoted to glory by her Lord and Savior, on Friday, December 30, 2022, at home surrounded by her family. She was born on January 14, 1932, in Franklin, Arkansas, the daughter of Maxie and Hattie Cline. She married John (JW) S. Williamson on August 6, 1955, in Blytheville, Arkansas. He preceded her in...

December 27, 2022

Jean C. Johnson, 99, of Rockford, passed away on Tuesday, December 27, 2022.

Jean was born in Rockford on November 16, 1923, daughter of Joseph and Angela (Tavormina) Sciortino. She worked in the deli department for many dedicated years at Logli Supermarket on East State Street. Jean married Donald F. Johnson on September 27, 1958, at St. Anthony of Padua Catholic...

December 26, 2022

Roger Ramon “Rog” Heaslip, 90, passed away peacefully on December 26, 2022, at Anam Memory Care in Rockford, IL.

He was born August 23, 1932, in Rockford, Illinois to Larry and Alberta Heaslip of Rockford. Roger lived in Rockford his entire life and attended St. Thomas Catholic School. He retired from Commonwealth Edison after a long career. In earlier years he...

December 26, 2022

Steven “Steve” Charles Elliot, 59, of Loves Park, passed away on December 26, 2022. He was born on September 4, 1963, in Rockford, the son of Charles “Chuck” and Marjorie “Marge” (Anderson) Elliot. He graduated from Guilford High School, class of 1981. He earned his bachelor’s degree from University of Iowa. Steve married Kristin Waterman on September 25, 1999, in...

December 25, 2022

December 25, 2022

Brian Robert Rehnberg, 50, Rockford, passed away unexpectedly on Sunday, December 25, 2022. 

He was born in Rockford on August 11, 1972, the son of Robert and Barbara (Peaslee) Rehnberg. Brian was graduate of Rockford East High School. He married Jennifer Fiorenza on March 18, 2006, in Rockford. He served with the Cherry Valley Fire Department for 1999 to 2006...

December 24, 2022

Sandra "Sandy" Jane Oslund 83, passed through the gates of heaven on 12/24/2022 from a long illness surrounded by her family.

Christmas was always Mom and Dad’s favorite holiday with their children, grandchildren, and great grandchildren. It was no surprise that Mom chose Christmas Eve to leave her family and spend it with dad in heaven after 6 years apart is...

December 23, 2022

Lt. Col. Richard F. Bird IV, U.S. Army Ret., 77, of Oregon, Ill., died Friday, Dec. 23, 2022. "Dick" was born Oct. 20, 1945, in Evergreen Park, Ill., the son of James Patrick and Margaret (Lanphear) Bird. Dick graduated from Mendel Catholic High School in Chicago, Class of 1964. He earned his bachelor's and master's degrees from DePaul University, then...

December 22, 2022

Felix “Martel” Harmon, 41, earned his wings on December 22, 2022. He was born September 4, 1981, in Chicago, Illinois, the son of Sandra Harmon and Felix Cocroft. Martel attended East High school and later became a laborer for several companies. Martel was a family man; his friends and family would describe him as a great listener and the peacemaker....

December 21, 2022

Virginia Mae Madru, 93, Roscoe, IL passed away on December 21, 2022, at PA Peterson at the Citadel. Born at home on November 12, 1929, in Beloit, WI to Edwin Engen and Gertrude (Pelton) Engen. Married on July 17, 1948, and pre-deceased in 2009 to Edward Lyle (Skip) Madru in South Beloit, IL. Loving member and faithful servant of St....

December 21, 2022

Dr. Joseph “Joe” H. Vaughn, PhD, 80, Winnebago, was welcomed into the arms of Jesus on December 21, 2022, in his home surrounded by his loving family. He was born on Easter Sunday, April 5, 1942, in Thompsonville, IL, the son of Ernie and Meta (Jurgens) Vaughn. He attended Steinmetz High School in Chicago and married his high school sweetheart,...

December 19, 2022

Linda Joy Parker, 67, of Rockford, loving Mother and MorMor, passed away due to a short illness of ovarian cancer. She was born on January 28, 1955, in Rockford, the daughter of Glenn and Joyce Johnson. She graduated from Guilford High School, class of 1973. She worked as the office manager for Bethesda Covenant Church, where she was also a...

December 17, 2022

Roy R. Kloweit, 87, Rockford, passed away on Saturday, December 17, 2022, at Alpine Fireside Health Center. He was born March 8, 1935, in Milwaukee, WI, the son of Ewald and Hilde (Jungbauer) Kloweit. He was a graduate of Rockford West High School, class of 1953. Roy was a veteran serving in the Army. He married Maralyn Robertson in Rockford...

December 17, 2022

Michael W. Withrow, 68, of Rockford, IL died at on December 17, 2022. He was born on October 6, 1954 in Kansas City, MO, the son of Walter Glenn and Ella Marie (DeMoss) Withrow.

Michael married Janie Cates Merrick on October 27, 1990, in Rockford IL.  He was a Welder who worked in a variety of manufacturing settings and Truck Driver...

December 17, 2022

Charles “Chuck” D. Reiter Jr., 68, of Rockford, IL passed away on Saturday, December 17, 2022, on his 68th birthday. Born December 17, 1954, in Rockford, IL, the son of Charles D. and Florence A. (Castree) Reiter.

Chuck was a 1978 graduate of Northern Illinois University with a degree in Graphic Design. He worked in Pasadena, CA, for several years before...

December 17, 2022

Ronald R Heidenreich, 86, of Rockford and formerly Rochelle, passed away Saturday, December 17th, in the comforts of his home. Ron was the son of Ralph Heidenreich and Irene Dietrich Borneman. Ron proudly served in the U.S. Navy and Air Force. He worked for Rochelle Municipal Utilities for 32 years. He is survived by his wife of 61 years, Eleanor,...