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Enrique P. Ramos
June 1, 2023
Enrique P. Ramos, 77, of Rockford, passed away on June 1, 2023, surrounded by his family. He was born on December 21, 1945, in Devine, Texas the son Santos and Rosa (Perez) Ramos. He married Sylvia Chapa in 1972 and she preceded him in death on October 22, 2022. He worked as a crew supervisor for Nicor Gas and specialized...
Sam J. Gulatto
May 31, 2023
Sam J. Gulatto 1924—2023
Sam J Gulatto, 98, of Rockford, IL, went to be with the Lord on Wednesday, May 31, 2023. He was born August 1, 1924, in Rockford, son to Peter & Josephine Gulotta. He attended Rockford West High School & then enlisted in the U.S. Air Force, where he served for 2 years, flying B25’s at 4 U.S....
Cathy A. Buckley
May 31, 2023
Cathy Ann Buckley, 74, of Rockford, passed away on May 31, 2023. She was born on October 8, 1948, in Rockford, the daughter of Glenn and Wanda (Dunnavan) Falconer. Cathy graduated from Auburn High School, class of 1966.
Cathy was a member of St. Bernadette Catholic Church. She was an animal lover and enjoyed watching and feeding the squirrels. She was...
Kimberly "Kim" Haas
May 30, 2023
Kimberly “Kim” Haas, 59, Rockford, passed away Tuesday, May 30, 2023, in her home. She was born June 21, 1963, the daughter of Theodore and Lorene Rausch. Kim married Gary Haas and he passed away on March 17, 2006. She worked for Commonwealth Edison at the nuclear power plant in Byron for over 30 years. Kim was an avid traveler...
Harry M. Jefko
May 30, 2023
Jefko, Harry M., of Western Springs, loving father and grandfather, was received by the Lord, Tuesday, May 30, 2023, at LaGrange Memorial Hospital.
Born September 4, 1944 in Rockford, son of Frank and Cecelia (née Karczewski) Jefko. Harry was a devout Roman Catholic who served as an altar boy, and was later a long-time parishioner of St. John of the...
Mary Beth Allen
May 29, 2023
Mary Beth Allen, 80, of Cherry Valley, passed away on Monday, May 29, 2023.
Mary Beth was born June 26, 1942 in St. Louis, MO, daughter of Allen and Florence (Williamson) Thompson. She graduated from Muldoon High School, Class of 1960. Mary Beth worked as a teacher’s aide for St. Rita Catholic School and then as secretary for the church. She...
Marcia Jean Woodman
May 27, 2023
Marcia Jean Woodman, 90, of Cherry Valley passed away peacefully Saturday, May 27, 2023, at Alden Park Strathmoor. Born on March 20, 1933, in Rockford, the daughter of Ronald and Gertrude (Madsen) Walker. She was immediately known as a survivor, being born prematurely 90 years ago weighing just under 3lbs. Marcia survived The Great Depression that brought about many family...
Paul "Pauly" Allen Krok
May 27, 2023
Paul “Pauly” Allen Krok, 48, passed peacefully in his sleep the morning of May 27, 2023, in his home in Pea Ridge, Arkansas.
Paul was born April 21, 1975, and originally raised in Chicago, Illinois. He was an avid Chicago White Sox fan and enjoyed sharing his love for sports actively with his son Blake.
Paul was the loving father of Blake...
John O. Schmitz
May 23, 2023
John O. Schmitz, 95, Rockford, passed away on Tuesday, May 23, 2023, at OSF St. Anthony Medical Center surrounded by his loving family. He was born February 29, 1928, in Lafayette, WI the son of William and Margaret (Cunningham) Schmitz. John married Mary Carey in Calamine, WI on April 7, 1951. She passed away in Rockford on June 20, 2022....
John Robert "Bob" Van Schaik
May 23, 2023
John Robert “Bob” Van Schaik, 76, of Rockford, passed away on May 23, 2023. He was born on June 7, 1946, in East Dubuque, IL, the son of John William and Mary June (Miller) Van Schaik. Bob served in the U.S. Army. He is a veteran of Vietnam War, retiring as a Sergeant in the 25th Infantry Division. He married...
Novella A. Schafer, M.D.
May 22, 2023
Novella Anne Schafer, M.D., 91 passed away on May 22, 2023 at Ascension Living St Anne Place in Rockford, Illinois. Born and raised in Nebraska before moving to Iowa. Dr. Schafer graduated from St. Joseph High School in Dewitt, Iowa in 1949 as class Valedictorian. In 1953, Dr. Schafer graduated from Mary Crest College in Davenport, Iowa. She then graduated...
Dianne L. Cottrill
May 22, 2023
Dianne L. Cottrill, 82, of Rockton, died on May 22, 2023, with her family by her side. Born February 12, 1941, in Oak Park, Illinois; daughter of Melvin and Helen (Cody) Heiden. She graduated from Rock Valley College with her associate degree in nursing. She married the love of her life, Paul B. Cottrill in Rockford on April 30, 1977....
William J. Demarco
May 21, 2023
William J. DeMarco, 71, Rockford, IL peacefully departed for his heavenly home on May 21, 2023, surrounded by his loving family. Born May 30, 1951 in St. Paul, MN, son of Albert G. and Deloris Belle Wagner “Niksch” DeMarco. Graduated from Cretin High School class of 1969 and received his bachelor’s degree from Hamline University in 1976, both in St...
Celeste Marie Gilbert
May 19, 2023
Celeste Marie Gilbert, 53, Rockford, passed away on Friday, May 19, 2023, in her home surrounded by her loving family. She was born February 8, 1970, in Dixon, the daughter of Robert and Carol (Hidden) Snow. Celeste was a graduate of Newman Central Catholic High School, class of 1988. She married Mark Gilbert on December 23, 1991, in Clovis, NM....
Linda L. Scott
May 19, 2023
Linda L. Scott, 82, beloved wife, mother, grandmother, and great grandmother, was called home at 8:30 am Friday, May 19, 2023, in her home surrounded by her family. She was born on February 7, 1941, the daughter of Alven and Valois (Saur) Paye. She married Donald “Don” Scott on January 10, 1959, and he preceded her in death on March...
Martha R. Roper
May 18, 2023
Martha Regina (Schwamborn) Roper, age 85, of Rockford, passed away on May 18, 2023.
Martha was born in Cologne, Germany on August 23, 1937, daughter of Adolf and Sibylla Schwamborn. She was educated in Germany and USA. Married Clemens Schmitter in December 1958 and came to the USA in 1960. They divorced in December 1971. Martha later married Raymond J. Roper...
Sharon J. Arco
May 17, 2023
Sharon J. Arco
Born November, 15th 1938, in Wessington Springs, SD and raised in the harsh climate of a farmland in Woonsocket, South Dakota, Sharon was the fourth daughter of five born to Gertrude Regynski and Harold Rumelhart. Her upbringing surrounded by four sisters in farm life instilled a grit, a determination and a toughness that enabled her to push through...
Sally Voss Trefz
May 17, 2023
Sally Voss Trefz, 94, of Rockford, passed away on May 17, 2023. Born on September 24, 1928, to Dr. Charles H. and Sara P. Voss, Sally was one of five children. A lifelong Rockford resident, Sally enjoyed a happy and active childhood in a neighborhood filled with children. She attended Highland Grade School, Lincoln and East High School, class of...
Norma J. Brady
May 17, 2023
Norma J. Brady, 93, Rockford, passed away on Wednesday, May 17, 2023, at River Bluff Nursing Home. She was born June 30, 1929, in Dixon, the daughter of Loran W. and Pearl R. (Heaton) Garren. She graduated from Dixon High School, class of 1947. Norma married James “Jim” M. Brady in Dixon on May 8, 1948. He passed away in...
Patricia Loree Ingold
May 16, 2023
Patricia Loree Ingold passed away peacefully at the age of 94 at home in Rockford, IL, on May 16, 2023. Pat was born on Veterans Day in 1928, in Logan, Utah, graduated from Purdue, and moved to Rockford in 1956. She moved to Peterson Meadows in 2016, where she made many new friends.
Pat began teaching at the local elementary school...
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