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Sheila M. Loughlin
August 25, 2022
Sheila M. Loughlin, 85, of Rockford, passed away on Thursday, August 25, 2022. She was born in Chicago, IL on May 23, 1937, daughter of Michael and Frances Mae (Honeck) Loughlin. Sheila was the family matriarch and she loved nothing more than spending time with her family, particularly the nieces and nephews. There wasn’t a holiday, birthday or special occasion...
Suzanne A. Rammon
August 25, 2022
Suzanne A. Rammon, 73, Rockford, died peacefully on Thursday, August 25, 2022 at home.
Born July 9, 1949 in San Jose, CA, daughter of Joseph and Anita Brindal Ciceri. Sue graduated from Boylan High School and attended Rock Valley College and Quincy State University.
She married her best friend, Richard Rammon, on January 31, 1976 in Rockford.
For forty-six years, Sue and Rick...
Thomas "Tom" Dale Raney
August 25, 2022
Thomas “Tom” Dale Raney, 83, of Avon Park, FL, formerly of Byron and New Milford, passed away on Thursday, August 25, 2022. He was born on November 12, 1938, in Rockford, the son of Oscar B. and Elmira M. (Swick) Raney.
He worked as a cement finisher for Lamont Emery Construction and John Freed Construction. He served in the U.S. Air...
Bennie Dale Rubendall
August 22, 2022
Bennie Dale Rubendall, 81, of Rockford, passed away on August 22, 2022. He was born on July 6, 1941, in Polo, Illinois, the son of Rafe and Velva Rubendall. He served in the U.S. Army for 3 years. Bennie graduated with a bachelor’s degree in journalism from Northern Illinois University. He married Susan Gustafson on August 15, 2004, in Minnesota....
Gerald D. Sagona
August 21, 2022
Gerald D. Sagona, known to his friends as Jerry Sagona, 87, passed away on the morning of Sunday, August 21, 2022 at Ascension Living Saint Anne Place in Rockford, IL. Gerald was born in Rockford, IL on December 31, 1934. His parents were Joseph and Isabel (Melanas) Sagona. He graduated from East High School Rockford, class of 1952. He proudly...
William "Bill" M. Gabel
August 21, 2022
William “Bill” M. Gabel of Rockford, IL passed away Sunday, August 21, 2022. He was born January 22, 1936, in Rockford, IL the son of Amelia (Schalla) and William J. Gabel. Bill attended St. Thomas High School for year and then went to West High School, graduating in 1953. Bill proudly served his country in the United States Marines from...
Debbie J. Miller
August 21, 2022
Debbie J. Miller, 64, of Loves Park, passed away on Sunday, August 21, 2022 in her home. She was born in June of 1958 in Rockford, IL. She attended Rockford Public Schools and earned a bachelor’s degree in English from Rockford University. She went on to earn a Master of Education from St. Xavier University. She was a local teacher...
Penny M. Jones
August 20, 2022
Penny Jones, 75, of Rockford, passed away Saturday, August 20, 2022, surrounded by her loving family. Penny was born June 24, 1947, in Rockford, Illinois to Ralph and Katherine (Two) Cramer. Penny attended East High School, graduating in 1965. She married Allen Jones on August 17, 1983, in Oregon, IL. Penny retired from Rockford Products after 36 years of employment....
Charles W. Meverden
August 20, 2022
Charles W. “Chuck” Meverden, 89, of Rockford died on Saturday, August 20, 2022 at River Bluff Nursing Home in Rockford.
He was born August 26, 1932 in Aniwa, Wisconsin, the son of Grover and Clara (Duffek) Meverden. He graduated from Shawano (Wisconsin) High School, class of 1950. Chuck was a Korean War veteran (Air Force) and married his wife, Alice...
Jeannette E. Livingston
August 19, 2022
Jeannette E. Livingston, 98, of Rockford, IL passed away peacefully at home with family on Friday, August 19, 2022. She was born December 5, 1923, in Ogle County, IL the daughter of Maude (Kreger) and George Stanbury. Jeannette attended Rockford High School. She married the love of her life, Bruce Livingston, Sr. on February 22, 1941. Jeannette was a social...
Henry E. Johnson
August 17, 2022
Henry E. Johnson, 71, passed away in his home on August 17, 2022 and is now one of God's Precious Angels. Born in Rockford, Illinois on March 20, 1951 son to Hilmer and Mildred (Grabania) Johnson. At a young age Henry began accordion lessons per his parents request and disliked every second of it.😁 Due to those lessons, however, he...
Paul Letourneau
August 17, 2022
Paul Letourneau, 88, died recently. He died at peace in his bed with his wife Judy nearby. Paul was raised and educated in the Milwaukee, Wisconsin area. He and Judy met in high school. They were married a few years later. Their love and mutual respect were everlasting. They had two daughters and two sons now all fine adults. Each...
William "Bill" H. Becker
August 17, 2022
William “Bill” Harold Becker, 75, of Rockford, passed away on Wednesday, August 17, 2022. Bill was born in Rockford, IL on October 13, 1946, son of Gerald and Catherine (Cannell) Becker. He was an avid fan of the Chicago Bears and Cubs. Bill graduated from Boylan Central Catholic High School, Class of 1965. He proudly served his country in the...
Jeffrey W. Cowles
August 17, 2022
Jeffrey W. Cowles, 66, of Machesney Park, IL passed away Wednesday, August 17, 2022. He was born March 26, 1956, in North Tonawanda, NY the son of James R. and Alice (Exner) Cowles. Jeff attended North Tonawanda High School, class of 1974. Jeff proudly served his country in the United States Army from 1974 – 1996. Jeff married Jan (Lawrence)...
Donald "Don" J. Renwick
August 16, 2022
Donald “Don” Jay Renwick, 92, of Rockford, passed away on August 16, 2022. He was born July 13, 1930, in Chicago, the son of Percy and Lavinia (Schuman) Renwick. He married Bernadette “Bernie” Mast on July 30, 1955, in Chicago. She predeceased Don on February 7, 2018. Don served his country in the U.S. Army. He was a member of...
Timothy "Tim" Lee Carter
August 15, 2022
Timothy Lee Carter, loving father, and devoted husband, left his worn-out body behind on Aug 15, 2022. He was preceded by his mother Juanita and father Joe. He left behind his wife Pamela Carter, children Theresa and Brian. Tim graduated Auburn High School 1971 and then when to Rock Valley College to receive his Aircraft Mechanic Certification and Associates of...
Dale E. Runberg
August 15, 2022
Dale Runberg was born on September 19, 1938 to Knute and Frances Runberg. He passed away peacefully at home on Monday, August 15, 2022, surrounded by his family. Dale married the love of his life, Delores Scheffers on November 23, 1956. They were married for 65 years at their last anniversary and he said that still wasn’t long enough. Dale...
Charlotte R. Stroup
August 15, 2022
Charlotte R. Stroup, 88, Rockford, passed away on Monday, August 15, 2022, at OSF St. Anthony Medical Center. She was born January 30, 1934, in Rockford, the daughter of Robert and Charlotte (Yankowski) Smyth. Charlotte was a graduate of Rockford West High School. She married Ray O. Willis in 1952. He passed away in 1986. She then married Earl Stroup...
Patricia M. Smith
August 14, 2022
Patricia M. Smith passed away on Sunday, Aug. 14, 2022, in Tucson, Arizona. She was born Feb. 20, 1937, in Chicago, Illinois. The daughter of Jane and Laurence McNevin, Pat had an admiration for word games and puzzles. She was an avid reader and writer, pouring her observations of the world into the pages of journals she kept. Her unconditional...
Lydia G. Rios
August 13, 2022
Lydia G. Rios, 79, of Rockford, IL died on August 13, 2022. She was born on June 18, 1943 in San Benito, Texas to Manuel and Olga Gonzalez. She was married at a young age to Ramon Rios on February 20,1959. She was a loving and supportive stay-at-home mother of five children, whom she adored greatly; they meant the world...
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