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Dequian D. Davis
June 24, 2023
Dequian Demonta Davis graced the world with his presence on June 15, 2004. He was the second son born to Roderick L. Davis and Yalanda Davis. He was born at John H. Stroger Hospital in Chicago, IL. He attended Harlem High School in Rockford, IL and was a current employee at Sam’s Club.
Dequian’s positive attitude and likable personality both...
Nancy Alt
June 22, 2023
Nancy (Danca) Alt, 53, passed away unexpectedly on June 22, 2023, due to complications during surgery.
Nancy was born on March 17, 1970, in Rockford, IL to Vincent and Judith (Dornfeld) Danca. She attended Guilford High School, later transferring to Boylan Catholic High School where she graduated in 1988. Nancy continued her education at Illinois State University where she became...
Eulalia "Lala" Avila
June 22, 2023
Eulalia "Lala" Fregoso-Avila, of Rockford, IL, at 52 years of age, passed to be in the arms of the Lord on Thursday, June 22, 2023. Born March 13, 1971, in Rockford, IL, to Sabina Delgado and Agustin Fregoso. Married and devoted to Joseias "Pache" Avila, on August 29, 2004.
Lala is survived by her sisters, Maria "Vicky" Fregoso, Chela Martinez, Rosalba...
Stanley "Stan" J. Krowczyk
June 21, 2023
Stanley “Stan” Joseph Krowczyk
Winnebago, IL - Stanley “Stan” Krowczyk, 76, of Winnebago, Illinois passed away surrounded
by his loved ones on Wednesday, June 21, 2023. He was born in Rockford, Illinois on July 2,
1946 and was the son of Bernard S. and Celia (Brodeski) Krowczyk, Sr.
Stan served in Vietnam, and when he returned home, he married his childhood
sweetheart, Susan Pamela Leon,on...
Thomas "Tom" R. Gray
June 20, 2023
Thomas “Tom” R. Gray, 80, of Rockford, passed away on June 20, 2023. He was born on November 24, 1942, in Rockford, the son of Clarence and Ellen (McKinley) Gray. He graduated from West High School in 1960. Tom married Georgia Try on September 10, 1965, in Rockford, and she preceded him in death on January 3, 2012. He worked...
Norma L. Desanti
June 19, 2023
Norma L. DeSanti of Green Lake, WI, formerly of Rockford, IL passed away Monday, June 19, 2023, after a long and happy life at the age of 92. She is predeceased by her loving husband, Lee J. DeSanti.
She is survived by her daughters; Victoria (Richard) Schobinger of Green Lake, WI, Kathleen (Robert) Haefele of Markesan, WI, and Linda DeSanti of...
Randall A. Jonas
June 19, 2023
Randall A. Jonas, 77, Rockford, passed away on Monday, June 19, 2023, in his home. He was born December 30, 1945, in Mitchell, SD, the son of Clarence and Leah Jonas. He was a graduate of Rockford East High School. Randall was a veteran of the Army serving during the Vietnam War. He was employed in various positions at Chrysler...
Vidal Ramirez
June 18, 2023
Vidal Ramirez, 92, Rockford, passed away on Sunday, June 18, 2023, in his home. He was born May 10, 1931, in the state of Durango in Mexico, the son of Pilar and Petra (Ramirez) Nuñez. He married Maximina Rojas on May 1, 1954. Vidal worked for Williams Electronics in Chicago from 1969 until his retirement in 1993.
Survived by his wife...
Laverne Elmer Mattson
June 18, 2023
LaVerne Elmer Mattson (101) of Rockford, IL passed away on June 18th 2023, in the comfort of his Rockford home after a life well lived.
Laverne was born to his parents Elmer and Hazel (Johnson) Mattson in Seward, IL. Laverne was a proud and easy-going family man who enjoyed watching sports, talking about his life adventures, spending time with family, and...
Paula Jean Mcgill
June 18, 2023
Paula Jean McGill, 62, passed away on June 18, 2023. Born in Rochelle, Illinois, on November 15, 1960, daughter to James and Doris (Satterfield) Duncan. She graduated from First Baptist Christian School, class of 1979, then graduated from Kishwaukee Community College with an associate degree. She went on to work at Caron International for many years. Paula was a very...
Barbara "Barb" Ann Jurgensmeier
June 15, 2023
Barbara “Barb” Ann Jurgensmeier, 85, of Rockford, passed away on June 15, 2023. She was born on November 11, 1937, in Rockford, the daughter of Robert and Mildred (Lupant) Hallaisy. She married William “Big Ed” on July 2, 1955, in Rockford. He preceded her in death on July 26, 2001. Barb worked as a secretary for Midwest Dairyman’s Corporation. She...
Barbara J. Baldwin
June 15, 2023
Barbara J. Baldwin, 88, of Rockton, passed away on Thursday, June 15, 2023.
Barbara was born in Shawneetown, IL on August 6, 1934, daughter of Roy and Helen (Maynard) Nolen. Barbara married Raymond E. Baldwin on January 17, 1949. A few years later, they moved to Harvard, Illinois raising their family and starting their careers. Barbara worked for Admiral, Lippy’s TV...
Hoda Baumgartner
June 15, 2023
Hoda Baumgartner, 68, of Belvidere, passed away peacefully on Thursday, June 15, 2023.
She was born in Kafarchima, Lebanon on October 19, 1954, daughter of Jack and Laure (El-Kareh) Barkho. Paul and Hoda got married on July 25, 1993. Hoda was a longtime member of Belvidere’s St. James Catholic Church and the Legion of Mary. In addition to her involvement...
Peter D. Nanni
June 14, 2023
Peter D. Nanni, age 90, of Rockford, passed away on Wednesday, June 14, 2023.
Peter was born in Rockford on November 30, 1932, the son of Dario and Josephine (Calcurcio) Nanni. He graduated from East High School and worked as a roll thread supervisor for many dedicated years with Elco Industries Inc. Peter married Anita Giardono on July 18, 1953. He...
William "Bill" H. Hoople
June 14, 2023
It is with heavy hearts that we announce the unexpected passing of William “Bill” H. Hoople of Rockton, IL. He passed away on Wednesday, June 14, 2023, in Javon Bea Hospital at the age of 85. Bill was born in Rockford on March 26, 1938, the son of Bert and Gert (Ruefer) Hoople. He married Patricia Melin on July 27,...
Norma A. Norwood
June 14, 2023
Norma Ann Norwood, 88, of Rockford, passed away on June 14, 2023, surrounded by her family. She was born on March 30, 1935, in Rockford, the daughter of Antonio and Caterina Marola. She married Donald Norwood on May 23, 1964, in Rockford. She earned her nursing degree from OSF St. Anthony School of Nursing. Norma was an active member of...
Marjorie "Margie" Ann Carroll
June 14, 2023
Marjorie “Margie” Ann Carroll, 77, of Rockford, passed away on June 14, 2023. She was born on October 24, 1945, in Rockford, the daughter of Jerome and Regina (Fitzpatrick) Mahan. She married Dennis “Denny” Carroll on January 18, 1975, at St. Patrick Catholic Church. He preceded her in death on November 5, 2017.
Margie was an active member of Holy Family...
Anneliese Puetz
June 12, 2023
Anneliese Puetz, 93, of Rockford, passed away Monday, June 12, 2023, at Fairhaven Christian Retirement Center. She was born in Germany on April 6, 1930, the daughter of Erich K. and Hildegard Franke. Anneliese married Ferdinand “Fred” Puetz and had two sons, Dietmar and Ulrich. She came to the United States in early spring of 1963, and worked in Rockford...
Karen L. Axley
June 12, 2023
Karen L. Axley, age 79, died suddenly on June 12th.
She was born in Rockford on October 18, 1943, to Markus and Edna (Krause) Honl. She grew up in Rockford and graduated from Muldoon High School in 1961. She graduated from Marquette University in 1965 with a degree in Physical Therapy. Her first job was at Swedish American Hospital and...
Robert "Bob" J. Monaghan
June 11, 2023
Robert “Bob” J. Monaghan, 80, Rockford, passed away Sunday, June 11, 2023. He was born October 10, 1942, in New Jersey, the son of Joseph E. and Cornelia (Yendra) Monaghan. Bob married Caroline Dittmar on November 15, 1969, in West Orange, New Jersey. He worked for MRB Reinsurance Bureau for many years retiring as the Senior Vice President. Bob was...
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