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Bradford "Brad" D. Stewart
February 21, 2022
Bradford “Brad” Dean Stewart, 62, of Rockford, IL passed away at home on Monday, February 21, 2022. Brad was born in Syracuse, New York on May 29, 1959, son of Brian and Ida (Santos) Stewart. He graduated from Northbrook High School in Houston, TX, Class of 1977. Brad went on to earn his Bachelor’s Degree in industrial engineering from Texas...
Elizabeth L. Swanson
February 19, 2022
Elizabeth Louise Swanson, 83, passed away peacefully in her sleep on February 19, 2022. Betty Lou was born in Rockford, Illinois on August 12, 1938 and raised in Pecatonica, Illinois by her parents, Archie and Ina Eckburg. Betty Lou grew up having “an ideal childhood” she’d say, on Homewood Farm playing with her cousins and siblings, riding horses, and spending...
Velma J. Shoudy
February 19, 2022
Velma J. Shoudy, 89, of Rockford, passed away on Saturday, February 19th, 2022. She was born October 20, 1932, in Rochelle, IL. The daughter of William C. and Etta (Bunger) Kramer. Velma was a graduate of Rochelle High School. Velma married Richard W. Shoudy on Feb 1, 1959, in St. John Lutheran Church in Ashton, IL. She met Richard while...
Angela "Angie" Marie Winters
February 18, 2022
Angela Marie Winters, 54, Chana, joined her many family members in heaven on February 18, 2022. She was born on November 19, 1967, in Rockford IL, the daughter of James ( Daveen) Winters and Margaret (Stephen) Archer. Angie was a graduate of Rockford Auburn High School, class of 1988. She was a movie and music lover. Angie never missed the...
Stanley "Keith" Forberg
February 18, 2022
Stanley "Keith" Forberg, 84, passed away unexpectedly but surrounded by his beloved family in his home on February 18, 2021. Born in Rockford, Illinois on September 14, 1937 one of three boys to Carl “Stanley” and Marjorie (Thrift) Forberg. A 1956 graduate of East High School, Keith went on to enlist as a member of the selected reserve for the...
Michael Steven Box
February 17, 2022
Michael Steven Box, 56, Loves Park, Illinois, passed away Thursday, February 17, 2022, in his home. He was born May 14, 1965, in Chicago, Illinois, to Gene Box and Jean (Lovell) Box. Mike grew up in Belvidere and graduated from Belvidere High School in 1983. Mike was employed as a truck driver for XPO Logistics for many years. Mike was...
Richard J. Tassoni
February 16, 2022
Richard John Tassoni, age 90, of Rockford, IL passed away at home on Wednesday, February 16, 2022. Richard was born in Rockford on January 4, 1932, the son of Angelo and Blanche (Gasbarra) Tassoni. He graduated from West High School, Class of 1951. Richard began working in construction and later transitioned to building inspector with the city of Rockford from...
Ryan Truax
February 16, 2022
Ryan Truax, 35, of Boston, MA, formerly of Rockford, IL passed away suddenly Wednesday, February 16, 2022. Ryan was born July 15, 1986 in Rockford, IL the son to Jednice Williams and Thomas Truax. Ryan attended East High School, graduating in 2004. Ryan enjoyed life on his terms and accomplished many of the things he set out do. He had...
Barbara Jean (Fry) Ring
February 14, 2022
Barbara Jean (Fry) Ring, loving wife, mother, sister, grandmother, great-grandmother, aunt and friend, passed away Monday, February 14, 2022 at Wesley Willows in Rockford, IL. She was ninety-six years old. Barbara was born in Aurora, IL, to Iliff Grant and Eva (Baker) Fry on September 5, 1925, the youngest of three children. Barbara enjoyed a wonderful marriage to James A....
James P. Chadwick
February 14, 2022
James “Pat” P. Chadwick, 78, went home to be with the Lord on February 14, 2022, which was three months and seven days after the loss of the love of his life, Nancy “Helen” H. Chadwick. Pat was born on March 5, 1943 in Wideman, Ar. son to Drew and Doris (Hayden) Chadwick. When Pat was 13, a tragic fire...
Esther Ann Knutson
February 14, 2022
Esther Knutson, 90, gained her angel wings and went home to her Heavenly Father on February 14, 2022. She was born in New Vienna, Iowa on January 7, 1932, daughter to Frank and Sophia (Vonderhaar) Wilgenbusch. Esther was the youngest of ten children. In 1950, Esther graduated from St. Boniface High school and following she settled in Rockford, Illinois graduated...
Jeannine L. Johnson
February 13, 2022
Jeannine Lee Johnson (Schneider), 81, of Rockford, Illinois passed away peacefully in her home surrounded by loving family on February 13, 2022. She was born to Joseph L. Schneider and Helena Schneider (Sheahan) in Belvidere, Illinois. Jeannine was raised in Marengo, Illinois. She graduated from Marengo Community High School and later received her bachelor’s degree from Southern Illinois University. She...
Jean E. Urbas-Porter
February 13, 2022
Jean E. Urbas-Porter, 97, of Poplar Grove, passed away Sunday, February 13, 2022. She was born March 15, 1924 in Chillicothe, Ohio, the daughter of Walter Whitney and Mahela (Bowman) Schiewetz. Jean married Robert Porter in 2006. She was a realtor for over 30 years, and later in life became a licensed private pilot at the age of 70. Jean...
Ronald "Ron" Wallace
February 12, 2022
Ronald “Ron” Wallace went to join the angels on February 12, 2022. Born October 25, 1943 to Lloyd and Ethel Wallace in Richland Center, WI. His older brother David was excited to have a younger brother, Ron, and later Ron also welcomed his sister Eileen and youngest brother, Roger. The family moved to Loves Park in the 1950’s. Ron graduated...
Barbara Sherman
February 12, 2022
Barbara L. Sherman, 90, of Rockford, passed away February 12, 2022 at Cherry Vale Place. Born September 23, 1931 in Rockford, the daughter of Walter & Alice (Johnson) Larson. She graduated from Rockford East High School, class of 1949. Barbara married Gordon Sherman September 28, 1957. Both Barb and Gordy bred and raised black labs. After working for the Rockford...
Austin T. Tobias
February 12, 2022
Austin T. Tobias, 32, of Rockford, IL passed away Saturday, February 12, 2022. He was born April 19, 1989 in Rockford, IL the son of Phyllis (Prostko) and John N. Tobias, Jr. Austin attended Boylan Catholic High School and graduated in 2007. While attending Boylan he was an active member in concert and jazz band, proficient in playing trumpet and...
John C. Leverenz
February 11, 2022
John Charles Leverenz, 83, of Rockford, IL passed away Friday, February 11, 2022. He was born November 4, 1938 in Sheboygan, WI, the son of Charles and Myrtle Leverenz. He married Betsy Kaye Hielsberg on October 12, 1963. John was educated at Sheboygan North High School and Carrol College in Waukesha, WI where he received a Bachelor of Science degree....
Lester A. Anderson, Jr.
February 10, 2022
Lester A. Anderson, Jr., 91, of Rockford, IL passed away Thursday, February 10, 2022. He was born April 21, 1930 in Beloit, WI the son to Magdalene (Loughan) and Lester A. Anderson, Sr. Lester attended St. Thomas Catholic High School graduating in 1948. Lester proudly served his country during the Korean Conflict in the United States Army. He married the...
Nick J. Dewitt
February 10, 2022
Nick J. DeWitt, 66, Rockford, passed away on Thursday, February 10, 2022, in his home. He was born October 23, 1955, in Quincey, the son of Jimmie and Shirley (Chambers) DeWitt. Nick married Karen White in Rockford on September 29, 1984. He was the drafting manager at Steel Fabricating for many years. Nick was an avid fisherman, enjoyed gardening, and...
Maggie L. Owens
February 10, 2022
Maggie Louise Owens, 94, of Rockford, went to be with her Lord on February 10, 2022 at River Bluff Nursing Home. Maggie was born May 16, 1927 in Black Oak, Arkansas; daughter of Robert and Bertie (Webb) Hall. She married Walter “Dink” L. Owens in Arkansas on August 14, 1946. He preceded her in death on June 11, 1993. Maggie...
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