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James R. Hedlund, Sr.
May 28, 2025
James ("Jim") R. Hedlund Sr., 86, passed away on Wednesday, May 28, 2025, in Lady Lake, Florida. He was born June 29, 1938, in Rockford, Illinois to Milton and Maybelle (Pearson) Hedlund. Jim married the love of his life, Madeline "Lynn" C. Frank, on November 13, 1965, in McHenry, Illinois, and they were married for over 50 years before her...
P. Joan Boettcher
May 28, 2025
P. Joan Boettcher, age 95, passed peacefully to her Heavenly home on Wednesday, May 28, 2025 at Fairhaven Christian Retirement Center, Rockford, Illinois. Born on July 17, 1929, in Princeton, Illinois to Norman H. and Portia C. (Pease) Weeks, Joan grew up in the small community of Bureau Junction. She attended schools in Bureau and Princeton and in 1945, she...
Cornelius James "Jim" Edson, Jr.
May 26, 2025
Cornelius James “Jim” Edson Jr. went to meet his Lord on Monday, May 26, 2025, at Wesley Willows Nursing Center surrounded by his loving family. He was born in Belvidere, the son of Cornelius J. and Jeanette (Nelson) Edson, Sr. He was a graduate of Rockford East High School, class of 1950. Jim was a veteran of the Army serving...
Carmen T. Cruz
May 24, 2025
Carmen T. (Rodriguez) Cruz, 97, of Rockford, passed away peacefully on May 24, 2025, surrounded by her loving family.
Carmen was born in Rockford, IL, on September 9, 1927, the daughter of Carman and Feliciana (DeLeon) Rodriguez. She married Maurilio Cruz Sr. on May 26, 1946, at St. Edward Catholic Church in Rockford. He preceded her in death in 1996.
Carmen credited...
Owen L. Heinrich
May 24, 2025
Owen L. Heinrich, 90, of Rockford, entered into the presence of the Lord on Saturday, May 24, 2025. Born in Leota, Missouri, on May 13, 1935, to Phillip “Doc” and Nellie (Burgess) Heinrich. He attended West Plains High School and moved to Rockford, Illinois, in 1953. He married Lillian Santee in Rockford on August 6, 1955. Owen entered active duty...
Rosene Mary (Hoskins/Didier) Anderson
May 22, 2025
Rosene Mary Anderson (Hoskins/Didier), 87, Rockford, passed away on Thursday, May 22, 2025, in her home, surrounded by her loving family. She was born in Rockford on November 8, 1937, the daughter of Mathias and Dorothy (Rankin) Didier. She worked as a layout artist for several Rockford businesses and in the Art Department of the Rockford Register Star Newspaper for...
Jay H. Fern
May 21, 2025
Jay H Fern, a vibrant spirit with a knack for mischief and an insatiable zest for life, left us on May 21, 2025, at the age of 78. Born in Brooklyn, New York, on October 14, 1946, Jay was a true Brooklynite, carrying the city's lively essence wherever he went. Though he wasn't particularly religious, his Hebrew name Shondel was...
Geraldine L. Gustafson
May 20, 2025
Geraldine L. Gustafson (nee Nosalik) 1941-2025 – Gerrie died on the evening of May 20, 2025 in her home in Rockford, Illinois surrounded by her daughters after a two plus year battle with stomach cancer. Mother, Friend, Journalist, Marketing & Communications Director, Community Volunteer, and Runner – Gerrie loved Rockford and quickly became an integral part of the the community,...
Harold T. Austin
May 19, 2025
Harold T. Austin, 90, of Machesney Park, died on Monday, May 19, 2025. He was born June 14, 1934, on the family farm in Wilmington, IL to George T. and E. Pearl (Howard) Austin. He graduated from ISU and went to work for the US Department of Agriculture before returning to campus to manage the University Farm. He later returned...
Gary I. Hanson Jr.
May 19, 2025
Gary I. Hanson Jr., fondly known as "Gator" and " The King" to his family, left us far too soon on May 19, 2025, in his birthplace of Rockford, Illinois. Born on September 25, 1966, the son of Gary Hanson Sr. and Linda Yarbrough. Gary grew up to be a kindhearted individual known for his mellow demeanor, humor, and ability...
Thomas Frederick Mohr
May 19, 2025
Thomas (Tom) Frederick Mohr, 91, passed away in Rockford, Illinois, on May 19, 2025. He was born on September 16, 1933, in Jackson, Michigan, son to Maurice and Irene (Holland) Mohr. A passionate junior college basketball player with an acclaimed 2-handed set shot, Tom left Jackson Jr. College to enlist in the Army, recognizing the great benefit of the GI...
Irmgard M. Larson
May 17, 2025
Irmgard Larson, 87, of Rockford, IL, passed away peacefully on Saturday, May 17, 2025.
Born October 17, 1937 in Germany. Daughter of Elsa and Johan Lange.
Married Arnold Larson on July 20, 1962 in Iowa. She worked at Barber Coleman, several greenhouses, enjoyed babysitting her grandkids, nieces and nephews and was a homemaker. She also loved working in the garden and her...
Melissa S. Keip
May 16, 2025
Melissa Shawn (Miller) Keip, 39, Rockford, passed away on May 16, 2025. She was born on October 15, 1985, the daughter of M. Todd and Shawn (Bluege) Miller in Rockford. She married Adam Keip on July 11, 2009, in Rockford.
A devoted member of Christ the Saviour Orthodox Church, Melissa cherished her faith and community. She was an avid reader with...
Wendy S. Breit
May 16, 2025
Wendy Sue Breit, 57 passed away on Friday, May 16, 2025, in Rockford, Illinois. She was born on August 16, 1967, in Oregon, Illinois, and went on to graduate in 1985 from Oregon High School. Marrying the love of her life, Jody Breit, on December 18, 2007, stands as one of Wendy's proudest accomplishments. Their bond was a testament to...
Vincenzo Costa
May 15, 2025
Vincenzo Costa, age 104, of Rockford, IL, passed away on Thursday, May 15, 2025.
Vincenzo was born in Ucria, Sicily on February 26, 1921, the son of Sebastiano and Rosalia (Pinzone) Costa. He married Antonina "Mela" Barone in Ucria, Sicily on October 5, 1950. After moving to the United States, Vincenzo worked as a brick layer and was a highly skilled...
Carolyn E. Fiduccia
May 15, 2025
Carolyn E. Fiduccia, 91, passed away peacefully on May 15, 2025, leaving behind a legacy of love and service. Born on September 21, 1933, in St. Augustine, Florida, to William Allen Rowand Sr. and Leona Mary Elizabeth Cash (Marie). Carolyn's life was marked by deep connections and unwavering dedication to her family and friends.
She was the devoted wife of the...
Robert L. Schopf
May 14, 2025
Robert "Bob" Leo Schopf, a devoted husband, father, grandfather “Bapa”, great-grandfather, and friend, passed away peacefully on May 14, 2025, at the age of 93, surrounded by his loving family.
Born in Rockford, Illinois, on August 10, 1931, the son of Alfred and Myrtle (Doonan) Schopf. Bob was a proud veteran who served his country in the United States Navy during...
Anella M. Termondt
May 13, 2025
Anella Termondt - Hague, ND – Rockford, IL
Anella, beloved mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, sister and friend, passed peacefully on May 13, 2025.
Anella was born in Hague, North Dakota, to Joseph Lipp and Helen Materi. She grew up in a large and loving family with her siblings, Mary, Diane, Duane, Leonard, Joe, Alma, Mike, Vernon and Daniel.
Anella dedicated her life to caring...
Janet P. Malmberg
May 11, 2025
Janet Palmeri Malmberg, 84, passed away peacefully in her sleep on May 11, 2025. Born on July 21, 1940, Jan called Rockford home for most of her life, but her adventurous spirit took her on many travels around the world. She lived a life marked by her sharp intelligence, natural curiosity, and an irreverent sense of humor that brought smiles...
Helen Marie Gibbons
May 11, 2025
Helen Marie (Williams) Reeves, Gibbons was born on Thursday, June 27th, 1940, in Chicago, IL, in the Municipal Tuberculosis Sanitarium. Her parents were Eric Marion Williams (Deceased) and Hattie Sue Johnson (Deceased). Hattie Sue's death led to her placement along with her siblings in foster care (George and Fannie Weir).
She is preceded in death by her siblings Esther Louise Wright,...
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