February 7, 2022

John Charles Oliver (Jack Oliver), age 80, died peacefully at home surrounded by his family on February 7, 2022. John was born in Warrens, WI on Dec. 26, 1941. He was married to the love of his life, Linda (Senogles) Oliver for almost 60 years. John attended college at the University of Wisconsin-LaCrosse, and then enrolled in the United States...

February 5, 2022

Robert “Bob” R. Zanocco, 85, passed away suddenly on February 5, 2022. Born in Rockford, Illinois on September 17, 1936 son to Anthony and Angelina (Sandona) Zanocco. A 1954 graduate of St. Thomas High School where he played guard on the football team. He married his high school sweetheart, Anne Doherty in 1958 and they raised five girls together. He...

February 3, 2022

Estela Tejeda, 77, of Rockford, IL passed away at home February 3, 2022. Estela was born January 14, 1945 in Edinburg, Texas the daughter of Guadalupe and Maria de Jesusa (Pena) Sandoval. Estela married the love of her life, Manuel G. Tejeda on April 25, 1969. Estela was known for her quick wit and straight forwardness. She enjoyed cooking, scratch...

February 1, 2022

Muriel E. Tainter, 74, of Loves Park, passed away Tuesday, February 1, 2022 at OSF St. Anthony Hospital. She was born May 5, 1947, in Hayward, Wisconsin, the daughter of Edwin and Peggy (LaRonge) Tainter. She was employed and retired as an accounts payable clerk for the Rockford City Hall for over 24 years. She enjoyed crafts such as crocheting,...

February 1, 2022

Salvatore “Ted” J. Perrone, 81, of Rockford, IL passed away suddenly on February 1, 2022, in Las Vegas, Nevada. Salvatore was born on August 5, 1940 in Rockford Illinois, the son of Anthony and Mary (Anastase) Perone. Salvatore married the love of his life, Connie Brekke on March 18, 1964 in Walnut Ridge, Arkansas. Salvatore graduated from West High School...

February 1, 2022

Howard L. Schmidt, 87, of Rockford, passed away Tuesday, February 1, 2022. He was born March 6, 1934, on the family farm in Peterstown, Illinois, and grew up in Mendota, the son of Daniel and Genevieve (Stanard) Schmidt. Howard married Virginia “Ginny” Smith in Mendota, Illinois, on August 27, 1955. He earned his bachelor’s and master’s degrees in Mechanical Engineering...

February 1, 2022

John “Jack” L Lillie, 86, passed away at home on February 1, 2022. He was born to Luman and Alice (Garrett) Lillie on May 15, 1935. Jack was a long-time member of St. Anthony of Padua Catholic Church. He married the love of his life, Joyce Travis, on November 9, 1957 at St. Patrick Catholic Church in Rockford, IL. Jack...

January 31, 2022

January 31, 2022

Ned Eugene Almond, 64, Rockford, passed away Monday, January 31, 2022, at Javon Bea Hospital. He was born July 6, 1957, in Rockford, the son of Joseph and Mona (Lee) Almond. He was a graduate of Rockford West High School, class of 1975. Ned was a machinist at Ingersoll Machine Tools, Inc. for many years and most recently worked at...

January 31, 2022

Bobby Joe McDanel, 82, Rockton, passed away Monday, January 31, 2022, at OSF St. Anthony Medical Center. He was born July 27, 1939, in Centerville, IA, the son of Herbert and Alta Maxine (Martin) McDanel. Bobby was a veteran serving in the Navy. He married Judith Kobischka on April 23, 1962. She passed away in 2004. Bobby worked as a...

January 30, 2022

Edwin W. “Ed” Stirling of Rockford, IL died January 30, 2022. Born on February 20, 1938 in his grandfather’s house near Elizabeth, PA. Ed was preceded in death by his parents, Edwin Wallace and Nellie Virginia (Sigler) Stephenson Stirling Sr.; step-father, Carroll “Bud” Stephenson and brother, Thomas R. Stirling. He is survived by his beloved wife, Elizabeth (Way) Stirling and...

January 29, 2022

George J. Cicero, 91, of Rockton, IL passed away January 29, 2022 at Highview in the Woodlands. He was born April 9, 1930 in Rockford, IL. He was the son of Paul and Mary (Zinna) Cicero. George served in the US Marine Corps in Korea from 1951-1953. He married Mavis Ann Frion in Rockford, IL in December of 1959, and...

January 29, 2022

Thomas J. Dal Santo went to be with his family in Heaven on January 29th, 2022. Tom was born on October 24th, 1953, in Rockford, IL to Frank and Johann (Colombo) Dal Santo. He was the second born of five kids. He graduated from Auburn West High School where he swam and ran cross country. Tom was known in high...

January 28, 2022

Monh Monmany, 99, of Rockford, passed away on Friday, January 28, 2022. Monh was born in Muang Sing, Laos on March 30, 1922, daughter of Thamloang and Daokham Suthammavong. She married Norsaeng Monmany in Laos on June 14, 1944. Monh worked as a seamstress for most of her life, making clothes for customers and selling items at the convenience market....

January 28, 2022

Norbert James Schmitt, 82, of Rockton, IL passed away on Friday, January 28, 2022. He was born on July 25, 1939 in White Lake, South Dakota the son of Peter and Marie Schmitt. He married Judith on December 9, 1961 in Vallejo, CA. Norbert was proud of his service as the lead electrician for the reactor on US Navy Nuclear...

January 27, 2022

Myles Thomas LeMaster, made his arrival into the world on Wednesday, January 26, 2022, and was called home to fly amongst the angels and rest in the arms of our loving God on Thursday, January 27, 2022. Myles is the firstborn son of Justin and Brooke LeMaster of Rockford. Myles's parents are especially honored, grateful, and blessed by all of...

January 27, 2022

Scott Stanis was born in Rockford to Nancy and DuWayne Stanis on October 2,1961. Scott passed away peacefully from cancer at OSF - St. Anthony Hospital on January 27, 2022. As a young boy, he enjoyed going out to construction sites with his Mom,Sister and friends to watch and learn all about heavy equipment. Not surprisingly, Scott pursued his love...

January 27, 2022

Raymond “Ray” E. Zegunis, 74, of Loves Park, IL passed away Thursday, January 27, 2022. He was born February 25, 1947 in Rockford, IL the son of Anthony and Ida (Wilkins) Zegunis. Ray proudly served his country in the United States Army during the Vietnam War. He went on to work as a truck driver for Dierk’s Foodservice, Northern Illinois...

January 26, 2022

Josephine Elizabeth (Alis) Baranauskis passed away Wednesday, January 26, 2022 at the age of 101. Beloved wife of John Baranauskis; loving mother of Mary (David) Monchak and Deanna (Tom) White; grandmother of Michelle, Lisa, Scott, Heather and Suzie; Great grandmother of Adam, Lance, Kyle, Eric, Ryan, Julia, John, Thomas, Josephine, Evelyn, Tanner and Brayden. Josephine was born in 1920 in...

January 25, 2022

Linda Ann Young, 74, Machesney Park, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, January 25, 2022, with her family by her side. She was born December 20, 1947, in South Beloit, the daughter of James and Elaine (Allen) Martingilio. Linda earned her Bachelor’s degree from Northern Illinois University. She married Gerald “Jerry” Young in Rockton on January 27, 1973. Linda taught typing...