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Lynn Peak
December 16, 2022
Lynn Peak, 75 passed away unexpectedly December 16, 2022.
Self proclaimed hippie, Lynn lived life exactly as who she was. Lynn did her best to help others , just because we should. Lynn enjoyed reading (every book published we think), craft and “easy to assemble” projects, sewing, crocheting and cleaning. She also enjoyed being driven around for random rides and roadtrips.
Lynn...
Richard C. Hurst
December 16, 2022
Richard C. Hurst, 72, of Rockford, IL passed away peacefully on Friday, December 16, 2022, at Alden Debes Rehabilitation and Health Care Center. Richard was born, February 1, 1950, in Dekalb, Il the son of Charles C. Hurst and Mary M. (Talley) Hurst. Richard worked at various businesses throughout his life. He met his best friend and significant other, Marjorie...
Alan "Al" Paul Hamburg
December 15, 2022
Alan “Al” Paul Hamburg, 71, Cherry Valley, passed away Thursday, December 15, 2022, in his home. He was born in Oceanside, CA, on March 14, 1951, the son of Paul and Doris (Sahlen) Hamburg. He was a graduate of Winnebago High School class of 1969. Al received his Bachelor of Arts degree in machine design technology in 1974, from Bradley...
Russell O. Steiner
December 15, 2022
Russell O. Steiner, 86, died Thursday, December 15, 2022 in his home. Born September 1, 1936 in Argyle, WI, son of Arnold Lloyd and Manda Melvina Everson Steiner. Graduated from Argyle, WI High School and following that, he received an Associates Degree. He was employed as an aircraft engineer by Woodward Governor Co. for 38 years, retiring in 1995. Veteran...
Luong Q. Ngo
December 15, 2022
Luong Q. Ngo, 89, of Rockford, IL passed away on December 15, 2022. He was born May 1, 1933, in Viet Nam, the son of Dao Thi and Ruyet Quang Ngo.
Luong is survived by his loving wife of 62 years, Nguyet Ngo, his children, Kim Hue Nguyen, Tuyen (Le) Ngo, Kim Lan (Lith) Urai, Tuan (Alisia) Ngo and Thomas (Melissa)...
Ruth J. Cabello
December 15, 2022
Ruth J. Cabello, 76, of Machesney Park, IL passed away Thursday, December 15, 2022. She was born May 5, 1946, in Germany the daughter of Maxwell and Maria Sadecki. Ruth grew up in Germany, where she met the love of her life, Arnoldo Cabello on July 23, 1970. Arnie was stationed in Germany, while proudly serving his country in the...
Marian E. Olson
December 14, 2022
Marian E. Olson, 97, of Rockford, passed away on December 14, 2022. She was born August 20, 1925, in a farmhouse near Brodhead, Wisconsin, the daughter of Alfred and Pearl (Roderick) Zingrich. Marian married Roy Olson on December 7, 1947, in Rockford; he preceded her in death on April 25, 2009. Following graduation from Brodhead High School in 1943, she...
Maria A. Garcia De Saldana
December 14, 2022
Maria A. Garcia de Saldaña, 87, de Rockford, fallecio el 14 de Diciembre del 2022 en casa rodeada de su familia. Ella nacio el 6 de Enero de 1935 en Guanajuato, México, hija de Arnulfo y Juliana (Herrera) Garcia. Se casó con Eutiquio Saldaña el 8 de Enero de 1956.
A Maria le gustaban las plantas y las flores. Le gustaba...
Gary Kortkamp
December 13, 2022
Gary Kortkamp, Rockford, passed from the arms of his loving family at home into the hands of God. He was welcomed by his loved ones in heaven in the early morning hours of December 13, 2022, at the age of 84.
Gary was born on August 26, 1938, in Champaign, Illinois to Carl and Lillian Kortkamp. The eldest of seven, Gary...
Ann. S. Wadlington
December 12, 2022
Ann Wadlington (Scharbau), daughter of Kurt and Dorothea Scharbau, passed away on Monday, December 12 at the age of 91. She was born and grew up in Rockford, IL. She attended high school at Havergal College in Toronto, Canada. She then graduated from the University of Arizona with a Bachelor of Science degree in Business Administration and was proud to...
Clara Coughlin
December 12, 2022
Clara Coughlin, 99, passed away on December 12, 2022 in Rockford, Illinois. Born February 24, 1923 in Rockford, Illinois, daughter to Sam and Alice (Caroti) Morreal. The family lived on Lincoln Avenue, and later Clover Avenue, in south Rockford for many years.
She worked at Barber Coleman Company in Rockford, and was a member of the Barcolaires singing group at the...
Madalene C. Hudzinski
December 11, 2022
Madalene Carol Hudzinski, 79, of Rockford, IL passed away on Sunday, December 11, 2022.
Madalene was born in Rockford, IL on March 18, 1943, daughter of John and Antionette (Vince) Anastasi. She graduated from West High School, Class of 1961. Madalene married John Hudzinski on April 24, 1965, at St. Anthony Catholic Church in Rockford. She was a proud member of...
Wilma Joyce Parson
December 11, 2022
Wilma Joyce Parson, 84, Rockford, passed away on Sunday, December 11, 2022, at OSF St. Anthony Medical Center. She was born on August 2, 1938, in Portageville, MO. Wilma married Albert J. Parson, Sr. on November 22, 1951, in Mississippi. He passed away on October 8, 2013. Wilma was a member of Pelley Road Christian Fellowship Church for many years.
Survived...
John M. Sachs
December 11, 2022
John “Jack” M. Sachs, 96, passed away on December 11, 2022. He was born on July 6, 1926 in Madison, Wisconsin, son of John and Frances (Connolly) Sachs. Jack was enlisted to the U.S. Navy during WWII and served from 1943 until 1946. He went on to marry the love of his life, Lorraine Behnisch on August 12, 1950 and...
Shane A. Keister
December 10, 2022
Shane Alan Keister, 42, of Rockford, IL passed away Saturday, December 10, 2022. Born June 23, 1980, in Rockford, IL the son of Carol J. (Rehberg) Keister. Shane is survived by daughters, Delia and Makenzie; mother, Rachelle Dover; brother Shawn (Paula); sister, Dawn (Troy). Also survived by girlfriend Dana Musso and children Kayleigh, Bentley, and Gianna. Loved by nephews Tyler...
Dr. Randall Paul Graff
December 10, 2022
Dr. Randall "Randy" Paul Graff was a caring physician, father, brother, and friend. He sadly passed away on Saturday, December 10, 2022, at age 70 after a long battle with dementia.
Randy was born and raised in Rapid City, South Dakota. He began working at a young age alongside his dad learning the trade of painting houses by cleaning paintbrushes. A...
Dennis J. Lakowske
December 10, 2022
Dennis J. Lakowske, 83, passed away in Rockford, Illinois on December 10, 2022. Born in Sparta, Wisconsin on September 11, 1939, son to John and Margaret (Parlow) Lakowske. Dennis graduated from Sparta High School in 1957, and in that same year started his three-year enlistment with the U.S. Navy. In both the Navy and high school, Dennis was very active...
José Luis González Md
December 8, 2022
José Luis González MD (DOB 10/21/1953), passed on December 8th, 2022 surrounded by loved ones in his home in Rockford, Illinois after a long, hard-fought battle with Alzheimers.
He is survived by his loving wife, Maggie, and three children, Jose (Daughter-in-law: Mary Beth, Grandchildren: Sophia, Chiara, Dominic and Faustina), Diego (Daughter-in-law: Maeve, Grandchildren: Isla and Maya), Lorena (Son-in-law: David). He...
Gary Carlton Anderson
December 8, 2022
Gary Carlton Anderson, 74, Cherry Valley, was called home to be with Jesus on Thursday, December 8, 2022, surrounded by his loving children. He was born November 17, 1948, in Rockford, the son of Carlton “Kit” and Juanita “Julie” (Juhlin) Anderson. Gary married Charlotte “Char” Schimenz, the love of his life, on October 27, 1973, at the Church by the...
Vance E. Arnold
December 6, 2022
Vance E. Arnold, 54, passed away in his home on December 6, 2022. Born in Rockford, Illinois on June 8, 1968 son to Kenneth and Diane (Higgins) Arnold. A 1987 graduate of West High School Vance went on to join Teamsters Local 325 and worked with them for ten years. After, he worked for a few companies as a traffic...
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