June 29, 2022

Daniel N. Burd, 74, of Rockford, IL, passed away at home surrounded by his family on June 29, 2022, due to complications of agent orange. Dan was born in Rockford on February 19, 1948, son of Raymond and Janet (Compton) Burd. He graduated from East High School, Class of 1966 and then went on to earn his Associate and Master...

June 27, 2022

Delores E. Vinje, 90, of Rockford, passed away June 27, 2022, in her home surrounded by her loving family. Born July 25, 1931, in St. Paul, MN, the daughter of Charles and Jeanette Martin. She attended Lutheran School in St. Paul. MN. At the age of 7 years old she contracted Polio, which did not stop her for becoming the...

June 26, 2022

Joseph Edward Sagona, 78, of Rockford, passed away on Sunday, June 26, 2022. Joseph was born in Rockford, IL on August 2, 1943, the son of Joseph and Isabel (Melenas) Sagona. He graduated from St. Thomas High School, Class of 1961. Joseph served in the U.S. Army Reserve for 10 years. He married Durinda A. Cantwell on February 12, 1966,...

June 24, 2022

Gerald “Jerry” Kudzma, 82, fought diligently and lost to a difficult battle with cancer on June 24, 2022 in Rockford. Born in Rockford, Illinois on July 7, 1939 son to Joseph and Anna Kudzma. A 1957 graduate of West High School, Jerry went on to work at Warner-Lambert for 40 years before retirement. He married the love of his life,...

June 22, 2022

Evelyn Sylvia (Ring) Patterson, 93, of Belvidere, passed away on Wednesday, June 22, 2022. She was born on December 14, 1928, in Tazewell County, Virginia, the daughter of Hubert L. and Louise E. (McCoy) Ring. She worked as a laborer for Porter Tool and General Mills. Later in life, Miss Evelyn earned her GED. She enjoyed cooking and baking, was...

June 21, 2022

Dr. John T. Leonard, Sr., Rockford, IL, passed away peacefully at age 92 on June 21, 2022, at Alden Debes Health Care Center, surrounded by their caring staff. He was born in Rockford on March 27, 1930, to the proud parents, Eugene and Rhoda (Steniford) Leonard. He was preceded in death by his loving wife, Martha Stern Leonard, his brothers,...

June 21, 2022

Michael J. Costello, 58, of Rockford, IL passed away Tuesday, June 21, 2022 at Swedish American Hospital. He was born March 4, 1964, in Rockford, IL the son of Teresa (Chango) and Raymond J. Costello. Michael grew up in Rockford and graduated from Boylan Catholic High School in 1982. He was very athletic, excelling at football, wrestling, and weightlifting. He...

June 21, 2022

CÁO PHÓ/OBITUARY Gia Đình Chúng Tôi Vô Cùng Thương Tiếc, Trân Trọng Báo Tin: Mr Soul/Hương Linh: BẠCH NGỌC TUẤN Buddhist Name/Pháp Danh: NHỰT TÀI Born/Nguyên Sanh: Ngày 2 Tháng 3 Năm 1966 Bính Ngọ , Bình Định, Passed Away/Tử: JUNE 21th2022 At Home 5093 S Conger Rd Winnebago, IL At Age/Hưởng Dương: 57 Years Old (Tuổi) CREMATION AT FITZGERALD...

June 20, 2022

Mary Virginia Schmitz, 87, Rockford, passed away Monday, June 20, 2022, in her home surrounded by her loving family. She was born June 27, 1934, in Calamine, WI, the daughter of Joseph and Lenice (Lippolt) Carey. Mary married John Schmitz in Calamine, WI ln April 7, 1951. Mary worked for the Rockford Register Star for 35 years retiring as the...

June 20, 2022

Arnold G. “Arnie” Swenson, 88, of Rockford, passed away on Monday, June 20, 2022, at OSF St. Anthony Medical Center. Arnie was born March 31, 1934, in Rockford, IL, son of John and Mildred Swenson. He married Sandra D, Carlson on September 10, 1961, in Zion Lutheran Church. Arnie graduated from East High School, Class of 1952. He then attended...

June 19, 2022

Carol Sue Wolf, 74, of Rockford, IL, passed joyfully into the Kingdom of Heaven on June 19, 2022, following a five-year battle with cancer. The only daughter of loving parents Carl and Pauline Kee, Carol was born in 1947 in Jonesboro, AR, moving to Rockford at a young age. After graduating from West High School, Carol married the love of...

June 18, 2022

Arline Delthia Licari, 88, of Rockford, passed away on Saturday, June 18, 2022, at Cherry Vale Place. She was born on January 4, 1934, in Rockford, the daughter of Charles and Margaret (Hoey) Waters. She married Francis “Frank” Licari in 1955, and he preceded her in death on November 25, 2021. Arline was a member of St. Anthony of Padua...

June 17, 2022

Brian Matthew Carlson, 66, of Rockford, IL peacefully passed away at home on Friday, June 17, 2022, surrounded by his beloved wife and daughters. Brian was born in Rockford, IL on May 30, 1956, son of Robert and Helen Carlson. He attended Holy Family Catholic School, he graduated from East High School, Class of 1974, and from Illinois State University....

June 17, 2022

Khamsay Sibounheuang, 75, of Rockford, passed away on Friday, June 17, 2022, at OSF St. Anthony Hospital. He was born on May 19, 1947, in Laos, the son of Thin and Mena Sibounheuang. He was married to Vilayphone. Khamsay worked for the Apollo Hotel in Laos, as a manager and cook. He was a member of the Laos Evangelical Free...

June 16, 2022

Dianne Carol Sworm, 77, Rockford, passed away Thursday, June 16, 2022. She was born August 19, 1944, in Abilene, TX, the daughter of Russell and Carol (Hooker) Bates. Dianne was a graduate of Sterling High School, class of 1962, and the attended the School of Nursing from KSB Hospital graduating in 1966. She married William Sworm in Rockford on April...

June 14, 2022

Theresa C. Torchia, 94, Rockford, died on Tuesday, June 14, 2022 in the home of her daughter, surrounded by loving family members. Born May 2, 1928 in Rockford, daughter of Alberto ad Alberta Abate Pumilia. Married Henry A. Torchia, Sr. on January 3, 1948. Long time member of St. Bernadette Catholic Church. Theresa was very artistic and made beautiful floral...

June 14, 2022

It is with deep sadness that the children of Frank Moran Shappert announce his passing on June 14, 2022, in Rockford, IL at the age of 92. Born in Belvidere, IL on October 30, 1929, Frank Shappert was the oldest of three children and only son of Fred and Verona Shappert. He was raised and educated in Belvidere and graduated...

June 13, 2022

Dr. James “Jim” Morgano, 59, Rockford, passed away on Monday, June 13, 2022, in his home surrounded by his family, following a courageous fight with cancer. Jim was born May 8, 1963, in Royal Oak, MI, the son of Peter and Nancy (Nine) Morgano. In 1975, his family moved from Michigan to St. Charles, IL. Jim graduated from St. Charles...

June 13, 2022

Annabel Lewis, 79, of Loves Park, IL passed away peacefully in her home on Monday, June 13, 2022. She was born November 5, 1942, in Blue Diamond, KY, the daughter of Rev. James and Margaret Shepherd. Annabel was raised in Ages, KY. She loved school and excelled with straight A’s. Along with her talented musician father and siblings, she sang...

June 13, 2022