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Rick L. Westendorf
January 24, 2022
Ricky Lee Westendorf passed away on Monday January 24, 2022. He was surrounded by those he loved the most at the time of his passing. Rick was born on January 7, 1967 in Clinton, Iowa before growing up in Morrison Illinois in a loving home raised by his mother, Paula and his father Rich. He grew up around three sisters...
Andrew S. Masiewicz
January 24, 2022
Andrew Szymon Masiewicz, 23, of Rockford, IL passed away on Monday, January 24, 2022. Andrew was born in Rockford, IL on July 10, 1998, the son of Janusz and Jolanta (Wawiorko) Masiewicz. He graduated from Boylan Catholic High School and later earned his associate degree from Rock Valley College. Andrew was a member of St. Stanislaus Catholic Church and also...
Marjorie P. "Polly" Stover
January 24, 2022
Marjorie Pauline (Moore) Stover, “Polly” died peacefully January 24, 2022 at age 94 in Rockford, IL. She was born July 27, 1927 to Joseph and Elva Moore in Butte, NE. She was preceded in death by her husband and love-of-her-life, Robert C. Stover, whom she married in 1949. While being an amazing mother, Polly earned her BA in Business Education...
Abelardo Jimenez
January 23, 2022
Abelardo “Abe” Jimenez, 59, of Rockford, IL passed away on Sunday, January 23, 2022. Abe was born in Nayarit, Mexico on December 12, 1962, the son of Rogelio and Aurora Jimenez. He married Patricia Beltran on December 23, 1979. Abe was dedicated to his faith and strong in prayer as he often read the Bible. He brought so much joy...
Thomas W. Vaultonburg
January 23, 2022
Thomas W. Vaultonburg, 73, Byron, IL, passed away on January 23, 2022. He was born on November 28, 1948 in Mattoon, IL to Russell and Rose (Drum) Vaultonburg. Thomas was a graduate of Freeport High School. He worked many years as a factory worker and machinist. He married his wife, Bobbie on March 27, 1999 in Rockton, IL. Thomas enjoyed...
Corazon A. Almazan
January 23, 2022
Corazon A. Almazan, 81, Rockford, IL, passed away on January 23, 2022. She was born on November 15, 1941 in the Philippines, the daughter of Genero and Escolita Amante. Corazon married Agustin Almazan on June 28, 1971 in Cubao, Quezon City, Philippines and they came to the United States in 1973. She had a strong Catholic faith as a long-time...
Kim Linh Singmouangthong
January 21, 2022
Kim Singmouangthong, 41, Rockford, died Friday, January 21, 2022 in her home surrounded by her family. She was born in Rockford, Illinois, on April 18, 1980, the daughter of Michael and Loan Doyle. Kim met Peter Singmouangthong when they were 14 years old and married her high school sweetheart on July 19, 2005. She earned her double Bachelor’s degree in...
Steven J. Benson
January 20, 2022
Steven J. Benson, 62, of Rockford, IL passed away on January 20, 2022. He was born on December 10, 1959 in Rockford, IL, the son of Lloyd and Loretta (White) Benson. Steven was a musician and music lover. He played bass guitar for Messenger and Blackjack & the Ritz. Steven also played the keyboard, was learning to play drums and...
Sylvia J. Stanfa
January 20, 2022
Sylvia J. (Stevens) Stanfa, 80, of Machesney Park, passed away of a sudden illness, on Thursday, January 20, 2022. She was born June 22, 1941 in Dixon, Illinois, the daughter to Richard and Carmen (Baker) Stevens. Sylvia married Cyrus Stanfa on February 4, 1961, they have been happily married for 61 years. She enjoyed crossword puzzles, reading and was a...
Patricia Ann Beck
January 19, 2022
Patricia Ann Beck, 88, Loves Park, passed away Wednesday, January 19, 2022, at OSF St. Anthony Medical Center with her family at her side. She was born January 24, 1933, in Alton, IL, the daughter of Byrne and Zeno (Craney) McGovern. She married Eugene W. Beck on February 2, 1952. He passed away on January 10, 2002. She was a...
Kathleen Van Vleck
January 19, 2022
Kathleen Van Vleck, 69, passed away Wednesday, January 19, 2022 at Swedish American Hospital. Born November 15, 1952 in Rockford, Kathy was a lifelong resident of Rockford. She is the daughter of Angelo Spataro and Mary (Fasula) Spataro. Kathleen is survived by her children, Michael Van Vleck of Mesa, AZ and Tina (David) Tallent of Rockford, IL, her brother David...
Richard "Dick" L. Osborne
January 19, 2022
Richard “Dick” Lee Osborne, 92, died January 19th 2022 at his home in Rockford, IL. He was born on June 17, 1929 in Rockford to Frank and Edith Osborne. Richard was a proud, life-long resident of Rockford where he attended East High School. Following his graduation, Richard joined the Navy and served for 4 years prior to returning to Rockford....
Ronald D. Johnson Sr.
January 17, 2022
Ronald D. Johnson Sr., born January 26, 1936, passed away, peacefully, January 17, 2022, at home, after a short illness. He was the son of Bernard and Alberta Johnson. He attended East High School, class of 1956 and proudly worked 37 years at Sundstrand. Married Joan Armato April 19, 1958. She predeceased him in 1998. Later married Rae Ann Carlson,...
Daniel A. Rudolph
January 17, 2022
Daniel A. Rudolph, 51, of Loves Park, passed away January 17, 2022 in his home. Born September 8, 1970 in Rockford, the son of Robert L. Rudolph and Sharyn Dietmeier. During his career he worked in construction primarily heating and cooling. He enjoyed a good football game and spending time with his dogs. Dan had a kind hearted spirit, he...
Rosemary F. Bianchi
January 17, 2022
Rosemary F. Bianchi, 96, of Rockford, passed away Monday, January 17, 2022 at Sunrise Assisted Living of Barrington. She was born January 10, 1926, the daughter of Domenic and Anna (Palmieri) DiTomassi. Rosemary graduated from Rockford West High School in 1943 and was married to Frank D. Bianchi on May 8, 1948. She was employed at J.I. Case Co. prior...
Phone Malavong
January 17, 2022
Phone Malavong, 61, Rockford, passed away Monday, January 17, 2022. She will be greatly missed for her immense care for others and her skillful abilities to make the most impeccable culinary dishes. She loved doting on her granddaughter and she loved spending time with her best friend cooking, laughing, gossiping, mushroom hunting, and shopping. Survived by her daughters, Kongdy (Daniel)...
Inara L. Mcgroarty
January 17, 2022
Inara L. McGroarty went on to glory Monday, January 17, 2022. Inara was born Inara Laima Liventals December 4, 1942 in Riga, Latvia to Reverend Valters and Austra Liventals. In 1944, they escaped the Communist takeover of Latvia and traveled to Germany where they remained until they received sponsorship to immigrate to the United States in 1951. She proudly became...
Ginger Lenoa Vellourys
January 16, 2022
Ginger L. Vellourys, AKA Genette Peterson, 70, Rockford, IL, passed away on January 16, 2022. She was born on October 29, 1951 in Stanley, WI, the daughter of Clayton Earl and Georgia Lenoa (Neurnberg) Peterson. Ginger was a woman of deep faith. She enjoyed writing stories of her childhood and gathering genealogical family information. She kept in touch with family...
Doug Hanson
January 15, 2022
Douglas L. Hanson, 71, lost his hard fought battle with cancer on Saturday January 15, 2022 at home surrounded by family. Born April 22, 1950 in Rockford, IL to Chester and Lillian (Remencius) Hanson. Graduate of East High School 1968 and graduated from Northern Illinois University in 1972. Married the love of his life, Mary (Sbertoli) on August 31,1989 in...
Darrell G Adams
January 15, 2022
Darrell Glenn Adams, 65, of Georgetown, TX sadly passed away on January 15, 2022. He will be dearly missed. Born on June 23, 1956, in Rockford, IL. Darrell graduated West High School, 1974 and Western Illinois University, 1978. Prior to moving to Georgetown, TX in 2017, Darrell lived in Pasadena, CA for 30+ years where he retired from his lifelong...
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