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Richard "Rich" J. Ianni
September 23, 2023
Richard “Rich” James Ianni, 78, of Rockford, passed away on September 23, 2023. He was born on June 6, 1945, in Rockford, the son of Benjamin and Eleanor (Segalla) Ianni. Rich married Pamela Sanders on November 28, 1970, at St. Anthony Catholic Church in Rockford. He served our country in the U.S. Army. He was the owner of Rockford Auto...
Antonio Licari
September 22, 2023
Antonio Licari (88), of Rockford, IL, passed away on September 22, 2023, surrounded by his family.
Antonio, fondly known as Tony or Toto, was born on September 24, 1934, in Sicily. He was the youngest of six children. He served in the Italian Navy. He immigrated to America for employment. He loved spending time with his family and friends and was...
Charles 'Buzz' A. Bloomster
September 22, 2023
Charles A. “Buzz” Bloomster, Jr, 79, lifelong Rockford resident, died on Friday, September 22, 2023 in UW Health Swedish American Hospital. Born July 9, 1944, son of Charles A. Sr. and Thelma Van Buskirk Bloomster. Graduated with the first graduating class of Auburn High School in 1962 and was employed by Woodward Governor for 37 years. Veteran of the United...
Russell Berg
September 21, 2023
Russell William Berg, 93, of Rockford, passed away on September 21, 2023. He was born on September 18, 1930, in Tower, Minnesota, the son of Christian and Virginia Berg. He married Theresa Pavlich on July 10, 1951, and spent 72 years together. He served in the U.S. Air Force, retiring after 20 years as a Master Sergeant. He graduated with...
Larry Dale Smith
September 20, 2023
Larry Dale Smith, (82), of Rockford, Illinois passed away suddenly in his home on September 20th, 2023. Larry was born on August 1st, 1941 in Florence, Alabama. He lived in Rockford the majority of his life and enjoyed spending time with his family and friends doing what he loved most, fishing and watching the Bears. Larry retired from Rockford Mass...
Lauren Ashley Ladley
September 18, 2023
Today we celebrate Lauren Ashley Ladley. Lauren captivated her family from day one being the firstborn granddaughter and niece and always knew she was going to play a big role from the beginning. As a little girl, she loved her pack of wild cousins, loud aunties, goofy uncles, and doting grandparents with every ounce of her being. Lauren made childhood...
Norma Dee Aronson
September 17, 2023
Norma Dee Aronson, 85, of Rockford, passed away on September 17, 2023. She was born on April 9, 1938, in Chicago, the daughter of Joseph and Bonnie (Svasta) Nechvatal. She married Conrad L. “Gus” Aronson on June 11, 1960, in Hinsdale, IL. She worked as a chemist in quality control for Warner Lambert for 15 years.
She was a longtime member...
Lois May O'Donnell
September 17, 2023
Lois May O’Donnell, 89, of Cherry Valley, died on September 17, 2023 at Generations Nursing Home in Byron, IL. Born March 16, 1934 in Creston, IL; daughter of Clarence and Rose (Rowe) Cutts. Lois married Lee Patrick O’ Donnell on July 14, 1951 in Belvidere, IL; he preceded her in death on September 4, 2014. She worked for Cherry Valley...
Sue Ann Kaltved
September 16, 2023
Sue Ann Kaltved, 66, of Maricopa, AZ passed away on September 16, 2023 from long term complications of heart failure.
Sue was born in Rockford, IL on August 17, 1957, daughter of William & Ann Didier. She is survived by her father, Bill; siblings, Mark, Mary, Andrea, Lori and Christine; children, Chad, Josh and Nicholas; 16 grandchildren; 13 great-grandchildren; 16 nieces...
Betty J. Baumann
September 15, 2023
BETTY BAUMANN
LOVING SISTER, WIFE,
MOTHER, GRANDMOTHER, AND
GREAT-GRANDMOTHER
78, of Rockford, IL. Passed away on Friday, September 15, 2023, in her home, surrounded by her loving family. Daughter of Maurice and Bernice (Bunny) Herrmann, she was born on May 18, 1945, and grew up on a farm in Rochelle, Illinois with her sister and brother (Armella & Frank). Betty graduated from Rochelle Township...
Thea E. Bruce
September 14, 2023
Thea Ellery Bruce passed away at her home on September 14, 2023, surrounded by her family, after a short illness. Born on May 9, 1952, Thea grew up as the oldest of five children. She graduated from Lawrence University in Appleton, Wisconsin, in 1974. There, she met her future husband, Joe, during her senior year. They were married on May...
Carmaletta "Gail" Ingram
September 14, 2023
Carmaletta “Gail” Ingram, 67, passed away on September 14, 2023. Born in Rockford, Il on August 28th, 1956, daughter to LaVerne and Marcia (Segraves) Wilson. A 1974 graduate of Durand High School, Gail immediately started what would be most of her working career, her military service in the U.S. Air Force. During that time, she would join the air force...
Richard "Dick" S. Brewster
September 14, 2023
Richard “Dick” Steven Brewster, 75, passed away on September 14, 2023, in Rockford, Illinois. Born in Edgerton, Wisconsin on August 8, 1948, he was the son of Frank Northway and Vida Mae (Bartley) Brewster. He married the love of his life, Linda Lou Burris on July 9, 1967, in Rockford, Illinois. He served the Army from 1967 into 1969, stationed...
Eileen Huston
September 13, 2023
Eileen Huston, 64, of Rockford, passed away on Wednesday, September 13, 2023 at Swedish American Hospital, surrounded by family. Born August 31, 1959 in Rockford, the daughter of John and Ellen McHugh. Graduate of Boylan Catholic High School. She attended Rock Valley College and Lakeland College, and graduated from Rockford Memorial Hospital School of Nursing as a Registered Nurse. Eileen...
Samuel J. Leeson
September 13, 2023
Samuel J. Leeson, 24, of Rockford, passed away on Wednesday, September 13, 2023, after a long and courageous battle with depression. Sam was born on October 7, 1998 to Jeff and Diane Leeson. Sam is survived by his parents; sister, Jenna Leeson; brother, Jack Leeson; grandfather, Plato Leeson; grandmother, Irma Hocking, as well as his aunts, uncles, and cousins. He...
Jacob Nathanial Torgeson
September 11, 2023
Jacob Nathanial Torgeson, 18, Roscoe, passed away on Monday, September 11, 2023, due to injuries from a car accident. He was born June 30, 2005, in Rockford, the son of Jeffery Torgeson and Michelle Mattingly. Jacob was a 2023 graduate of Hononegah High School. He enjoyed studying history and was ready to attend Rock Valley College and then Michigan State...
Thomas "Tom" W. Coe
September 9, 2023
Thomas W. Coe, of Rockford, Illinois, passed away suddenly Saturday, September 9, 2023. Born to Walter R. Coe and Gwendolyn L. Coe on February 2, 1957. Tom lived a storied life of adventure, passion, and integrity. A Marine Corp Vet, Embassy Guard, and over 40 years in law enforcement, Tom was an incredibly dignified man with a heart for service...
Lorraine Loretta Kovanda
September 8, 2023
Lorraine Loretta Kovanda, 93, of Rockford passed away at Willows Health Center on September 8, 2023. She was born on February 1, 1930, in Chicago, Illinois, the daughter of Charles and Anna (Rehorek) Burokas. She married Louis Laddie Kovanda on December 30, 1950 in Cicero, Illinois.
Lorraine enjoyed flower gardening in her early years, watching the Hallmark channel, and eating Sunday...
Bunnie Dall'Osto
September 8, 2023
Henrietta “Bunnie” Dall’Osto, 91 years young, passed away peacefully, surrounded by her children, on September 8, 2023. Known as Bunnie throughout her adult years, she got her nickname from junior high friends. She was born on November 30, 1931 in Harlingen, Texas, the daughter of Sophia and Henry Ambrose.
Bunnie grew up in Rockford, Illinois and graduated from Rockford East High...
Thomas "Tom" Gerard Catron
September 8, 2023
Thomas Gerard Catron, 58, of Rockford, passed away on September 8, 2023. He was born on November 9, 1964, in Rockford, the son of William A. and Joanne P. (Tallman) Catron. Tom is a graduate of Page Park School and attended Center of Hope and Malcolm Eaton. He was a member of St. Bernadette Catholic Church. He enjoyed watching tv...
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