December 27, 2022

Jean C. Johnson, 99, of Rockford, passed away on Tuesday, December 27, 2022.

Jean was born in Rockford on November 16, 1923, daughter of Joseph and Angela (Tavormina) Sciortino. She worked in the deli department for many dedicated years at Logli Supermarket on East State Street. Jean married Donald F. Johnson on September 27, 1958, at St. Anthony of Padua Catholic...

December 26, 2022

Roger Ramon “Rog” Heaslip, 90, passed away peacefully on December 26, 2022, at Anam Memory Care in Rockford, IL.

He was born August 23, 1932, in Rockford, Illinois to Larry and Alberta Heaslip of Rockford. Roger lived in Rockford his entire life and attended St. Thomas Catholic School. He retired from Commonwealth Edison after a long career. In earlier years he...

December 26, 2022

Steven “Steve” Charles Elliot, 59, of Loves Park, passed away on December 26, 2022. He was born on September 4, 1963, in Rockford, the son of Charles “Chuck” and Marjorie “Marge” (Anderson) Elliot. He graduated from Guilford High School, class of 1981. He earned his bachelor’s degree from University of Iowa. Steve married Kristin Waterman on September 25, 1999, in...

December 25, 2022

December 25, 2022

Brian Robert Rehnberg, 50, Rockford, passed away unexpectedly on Sunday, December 25, 2022. 

He was born in Rockford on August 11, 1972, the son of Robert and Barbara (Peaslee) Rehnberg. Brian was graduate of Rockford East High School. He married Jennifer Fiorenza on March 18, 2006, in Rockford. He served with the Cherry Valley Fire Department for 1999 to 2006...

December 24, 2022

Sandra "Sandy" Jane Oslund 83, passed through the gates of heaven on 12/24/2022 from a long illness surrounded by her family.

Christmas was always Mom and Dad’s favorite holiday with their children, grandchildren, and great grandchildren. It was no surprise that Mom chose Christmas Eve to leave her family and spend it with dad in heaven after 6 years apart is...

December 23, 2022

Lt. Col. Richard F. Bird IV, U.S. Army Ret., 77, of Oregon, Ill., died Friday, Dec. 23, 2022. "Dick" was born Oct. 20, 1945, in Evergreen Park, Ill., the son of James Patrick and Margaret (Lanphear) Bird. Dick graduated from Mendel Catholic High School in Chicago, Class of 1964. He earned his bachelor's and master's degrees from DePaul University, then...

December 22, 2022

Felix “Martel” Harmon, 41, earned his wings on December 22, 2022. He was born September 4, 1981, in Chicago, Illinois, the son of Sandra Harmon and Felix Cocroft. Martel attended East High school and later became a laborer for several companies. Martel was a family man; his friends and family would describe him as a great listener and the peacemaker....

December 21, 2022

Virginia Mae Madru, 93, Roscoe, IL passed away on December 21, 2022, at PA Peterson at the Citadel. Born at home on November 12, 1929, in Beloit, WI to Edwin Engen and Gertrude (Pelton) Engen. Married on July 17, 1948, and pre-deceased in 2009 to Edward Lyle (Skip) Madru in South Beloit, IL. Loving member and faithful servant of St....

December 21, 2022

Dr. Joseph “Joe” H. Vaughn, PhD, 80, Winnebago, was welcomed into the arms of Jesus on December 21, 2022, in his home surrounded by his loving family. He was born on Easter Sunday, April 5, 1942, in Thompsonville, IL, the son of Ernie and Meta (Jurgens) Vaughn. He attended Steinmetz High School in Chicago and married his high school sweetheart,...

December 19, 2022

Linda Joy Parker, 67, of Rockford, loving Mother and MorMor, passed away due to a short illness of ovarian cancer. She was born on January 28, 1955, in Rockford, the daughter of Glenn and Joyce Johnson. She graduated from Guilford High School, class of 1973. She worked as the office manager for Bethesda Covenant Church, where she was also a...

December 17, 2022

Roy R. Kloweit, 87, Rockford, passed away on Saturday, December 17, 2022, at Alpine Fireside Health Center. He was born March 8, 1935, in Milwaukee, WI, the son of Ewald and Hilde (Jungbauer) Kloweit. He was a graduate of Rockford West High School, class of 1953. Roy was a veteran serving in the Army. He married Maralyn Robertson in Rockford...

December 17, 2022

Michael W. Withrow, 68, of Rockford, IL died at on December 17, 2022. He was born on October 6, 1954 in Kansas City, MO, the son of Walter Glenn and Ella Marie (DeMoss) Withrow.

Michael married Janie Cates Merrick on October 27, 1990, in Rockford IL.  He was a Welder who worked in a variety of manufacturing settings and Truck Driver...

December 17, 2022

Charles “Chuck” D. Reiter Jr., 68, of Rockford, IL passed away on Saturday, December 17, 2022, on his 68th birthday. Born December 17, 1954, in Rockford, IL, the son of Charles D. and Florence A. (Castree) Reiter.

Chuck was a 1978 graduate of Northern Illinois University with a degree in Graphic Design. He worked in Pasadena, CA, for several years before...

December 17, 2022

Ronald R Heidenreich, 86, of Rockford and formerly Rochelle, passed away Saturday, December 17th, in the comforts of his home. Ron was the son of Ralph Heidenreich and Irene Dietrich Borneman. Ron proudly served in the U.S. Navy and Air Force. He worked for Rochelle Municipal Utilities for 32 years. He is survived by his wife of 61 years, Eleanor,...

December 16, 2022

Lynn Peak, 75 passed away unexpectedly December 16, 2022.

Self proclaimed hippie, Lynn lived life exactly as who she was. Lynn did her best to help others , just because we should. Lynn enjoyed reading (every book published we think), craft and “easy to assemble” projects, sewing, crocheting and cleaning. She also enjoyed being driven around for random rides and roadtrips.

Lynn...

December 16, 2022

Richard C. Hurst, 72, of Rockford, IL passed away peacefully on Friday, December 16, 2022, at Alden Debes Rehabilitation and Health Care Center. Richard was born, February 1, 1950, in Dekalb, Il the son of Charles C. Hurst and Mary M. (Talley) Hurst. Richard worked at various businesses throughout his life. He met his best friend and significant other, Marjorie...

December 15, 2022

Alan “Al” Paul Hamburg, 71, Cherry Valley, passed away Thursday, December 15, 2022, in his home. He was born in Oceanside, CA, on March 14, 1951, the son of Paul and Doris (Sahlen) Hamburg. He was a graduate of Winnebago High School class of 1969. Al received his Bachelor of Arts degree in machine design technology in 1974, from Bradley...

December 15, 2022

Russell O. Steiner, 86, died Thursday, December 15, 2022 in his home. Born September 1, 1936 in Argyle, WI, son of Arnold Lloyd and Manda Melvina Everson Steiner. Graduated from Argyle, WI High School and following that, he received an Associates Degree. He was employed as an aircraft engineer by Woodward Governor Co. for 38 years, retiring in 1995. Veteran...

December 15, 2022

Luong Q. Ngo, 89, of Rockford, IL passed away on December 15, 2022. He was born May 1, 1933, in Viet Nam, the son of Dao Thi and Ruyet Quang Ngo.

Luong is survived by his loving wife of 62 years, Nguyet Ngo, his children, Kim Hue Nguyen, Tuyen (Le) Ngo, Kim Lan (Lith) Urai, Tuan (Alisia) Ngo and Thomas (Melissa)...