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Richard A. Reynolds
September 17, 2022
Richard “Dick” A. Reynolds, 74, of Rockford, IL passed away on Saturday, September 17, 2022. He was born on February 9, 1948, in Morrison, IL, the son of Kenneth and Gladys (Bachman) Reynolds.
Dick was always known as a hard worker and spent his career in grocery management primarily at Eagle Foods, followed by Walmart and Schnuck's. When he lived in...
Susan M. Newsome
September 17, 2022
Susan (Sue) Newsome, 78, of Rockford, IL passed away September 17th, 2022 at OSF St. Anthony Medical Center. She was born January 13th, 1944 in Rockford, IL to Russell and Genevieve Sage. Sue married her high school sweetheart Ken Newsome of Rockford on October 22nd, 1966 and became a devoted wife, mother and friend to so many. Sue loved helping...
David Lee Heiden
September 16, 2022
David “Dave” Lee Heiden, passed at the early age of 59 on September 16, 2022 in Jacksonville, FL. Born May 20, 1963 in Rockford, IL he was the son of Dave and Norma (Rudisill) Heiden and devoted husband to his loving wife, Jaime.
Dave worked for Landstar trucking for 29 years before moving to Rush Trucking and TCO Transport. He loved...
Jeanette M. Crawford
September 15, 2022
Jeanette Mildred Crawford, 87, passed away on September 15, 2022. A lifelong resident of Rockford Jeanette was born on August 21, 1935, daughter to Arthur and Goldie (Fetters) Hanson. She graduated from West High School in 1953 and went on to work at her mom and aunts’ business, Milkarama and A & W seasonally. She married the love of her...
Doris M. Carlini
September 15, 2022
Doris M. Carlini, 96, Rockford, died peacefully on Thursday, September 15, 2022 in Alpine Fireside Health Center. Born July 31, 1926 in Monroe, WI, daughter of Alfred R. and Elizabeth A. Scott Sager. Graduated from East High School in 1944. She met the handsome Lawrence Carlini, the love of her life, when he was a bellhop at the Faust Hotel....
Jonathan E. Popelar
September 14, 2022
Jonathan E. Popelar, 30, passed away September 14, 2022. Born in Anaheim, California on May 27, 1992 son to Stanley and Barbara (Lewis) Popelar. Jon was homeschooled for most of his education and attended Rock Valley College where he majored in mass communication. Jon worked in many interesting roles during his career, including as an Air Marshal with UPS. Most...
Yvonne Vollmer
September 14, 2022
Yvonne Vollmer, 86, Rockford, passed away September 14, 2022, at PA Peterson at the Citadel. She was born December 1, 1935, in Rockford the daughter of Edgar and Audrey (Lutz) Smith. Yvonne married Carl J. Vollmer in Rockford on August 15, 1959. He passed away November 4, 2010. Yvonne enjoyed listening to country music, doing Sudoku, jigsaw puzzles, and playing...
Clara L. Grall
September 13, 2022
Clara L. Grall
January 25, 1936 – September 13, 2022
Clara Lucille Frankovich Grall passed away peacefully on September 13, 2022, surrounded by loved ones, after a courageous battle with cancer.
Originally from a large family in Manistique, Michigan, Clara moved to Illinois to pursue a career in nursing – graduating from St. Anthony’s School of Nursing in 1957.
It was in Rockford that...
Mateo Raymond Gutierrez
September 13, 2022
Mateo Raymond Gutierrez, 11 months old, of Rockford, passed away on Tuesday, September 13, 2022, at Ann & Robert H. Lurie Children’s Hospital in Chicago. He was born on October 26, 2021, in Chicago, the son of Brisa Gutierrez. Mateo was a fighter and overcame many strong battles. He was a very playful smiley and happy baby and was always...
Michael W. Rhanor
September 12, 2022
Michael W. Rhanor, 67, Rockford passed away peacefully at home on September 12, 2022, of AML following 4 weeks of loving home hospice care by family. He was born November 14, 1954, in Lafayette, IN, the son of Maurice and Mary (Frame) Rhanor. Michael was a veteran serving in the Navy as a data systems technician from 1974-1980. He spoke...
George C. Vestal
September 11, 2022
George C. Vestal, 81, of Rockford, passed away at home on September 11, 2022. He was born August 24, 1941, in Rockford, Illinois, to Raymond H and Lydia (Rathke) Vestal., He married Anne Mayfield on August 14, 1976, in Rockford. He was employed by RMTD as a driver operator for over 20 years. He was a member of Life Church...
Dian H. Russo
September 10, 2022
Dian H. Russo, 86, passed away peacefully on September 10, 2022. A lifelong resident of Rockford, Dian was born on August 6, 1936 daughter to Joe and Lorayne (Heibler) Greco. Dian married her soulmate Ralph Russo Sr. and became a devoted wife, mother and very successful business woman. An entrepreneur at heart, she owned and operated Dian’s Added Dimensions (womens...
Doris N. Rowald
September 10, 2022
Doris Norma Fehl Rowald passed away peacefully on Saturday September 10, 2022, at Northwoods Care Center. She was born October 8, 1927, in Wausau, WI to Norman W. and Gladys B. (Higby) Fehl.
She graduated from Wausau Senior High School in 1944. In 1948 she graduated from the University of Wisconsin in Madison with a double major in Home Economics and...
Sandra L. Stangland
September 9, 2022
Sandra L. Stangland (Ellingson) passed away peacefully at home, surrounded by loved ones, on Friday, September 9, 2022, at the age of 82. Sandra was born September 26, 1939, in Beloit, WI, daughter of the late Harley and Evelyn Ellingson. After she graduated Beloit Memorial High School in 1957, Sandra moved to Rockford, IL, and married Duane Fridly in July...
Francisco "Frank" Esparza
September 9, 2022
Francisco “Frank” Esparza, 100, of Rockford, passed away on Friday, September 9, 2022. He was born on May 27, 1922, in Mexico City, the son of Margarito and Sara (Trejo) Esparza. He married Joaquina “Jo” Flores on August 4, 1946, in Mexico City. She predeceased Frank on January 20, 2021. He worked as a meat cutter for Swift Processed Meats...
Donald "Don" R. Ufkin
September 9, 2022
Donald “Don” R. Ufkin, 72, Rockford, passed away suddenly Friday, September 9, 2022, at OSF St. Anthony Medical Center surrounded by his family and friends. He was born April 29, 1950, in Rock Falls, the son of LeRoy and Lavonia (Scykes) Ufkin. Don was a graduate of Morrison High School, class of 1968. He was a veteran of the Army...
Diane C. Didier
September 8, 2022
Diane Claire Didier, 84, of Rockford, passed away on Thursday, September 8, 2022.
Diane was born in Rockford on July 4, 1938, daughter of Lucien J. and Lydia (Riendeau) Sicotte. She graduated from Bishop Muldoon High School, Class of 1956. Diane married Lawrence F. “Larry” Didier on August 25, 1962. She worked as the bookkeeper for Didier Greenhouse for over 35...
Harriet A. Mentzer
September 8, 2022
Harriet A. (Mihm) Mentzer, 97, of Rockford, died on Thursday, September 8, 2022. Born in Creston, Illinois on July 19, 1925, the daughter of Joseph and Rachel (Hannan) Mihm. She graduated from West High School, class of 1943. She also attended Rockford Business School. She married Ray E. Mentzer on September 15, 1945, in Rockford, he preceded her in death...
Timothy C. Turngren
September 7, 2022
Timothy Charles Turngren, 62, of Rockford, passed away on Wednesday, September 7, 2022.
Tim was born in Harvey, IL on February 16, 1960, son of Charles R. and Carole A. (VanZuidam) Turngren. He graduated from Illiana Christian High School, Class of 1978. Tim continued his education further to earn his bachelor’s degree from Trinity Christin College in Palos Heights, followed by...
Lori Lynne Ennis
September 7, 2022
Lori Lynne Ennis, 61, died unexpectedly, on Wednesday, September 7, 2022 in Symphony Northwoods Nursing Home. She was born August 9, 1961 in Oregon, IL, daughter of Dale M. and Sharon L. Watson Brierton. Graduated from Jefferson High School in 1979. She married her loving husband, Michael Ennis on May 5, 1984 and they were blessed with a very special...
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