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John W. Verstynen
August 10, 2022
John William Verstynen, 99, of Loves Park, passed away on Wednesday, August 10, 2022. He was born on August 10, 1923, in Rumley, Michigan, the son of Cornelius Frances and Johanna Mary (Driessen) Verstynen. John grew up in Rockford, IL and was a graduated from West High School, class of 1941. He served in the U.S. Navy Air Force as...
Gary L. Kirby
August 10, 2022
Gary L. Kirby, 71, passed away in Rockford on August 10, 2022. Born in Rockford on April 27, 1951, son to Owen and Willa (McDonald) Kirby. Gary dedicated most of his life to the trucking industry; he worked at R.L. Leek Industries for 25 years until finishing his career after 12 years at FAB Express. When he was off road...
Christian K. Littrell
August 9, 2022
Christian K. Littrell, 44, Rockford, passed away on Tuesday, August 9, 2022. He was born in Freeport on July 27, 1978, the son of Thomas and Pamela (Ray) Littrell. He had a great love of sports and grew up participating in sports programs through the Boys and Girls Club of Rockford. Christian is survived by his mother, Pamela; his sister,...
Keith F Bowcock
August 8, 2022
Keith F. Bowcock, 67, of Rockford, passed away August 8, 2022, surrounded by his loving family. Born in Canada, the son of Arthur & Kay Bowcock. They moved to Bridgeport, then to the Northside of Chicago. He owned and operated Better Blanks and Screws for 30 years, passion for making screws at Slidematic. He enjoyed fishing, watching, and betting on...
Dominic "Don" R. Gugliuzza
August 7, 2022
Dominic “Don” R. Gugliuzza, 82, Rockford, passed away Sunday, August 7, 2022, in his home surrounded by his loving family. He was born August 12, 1939, in Rockford, the only son of Joseph and Theresa (Fertitta) Gugliuzza. He attended Barbour Elementary School, Washington Junior High School and Rockford West High School graduating in 1957. Don entered the Navy in 1958,...
William "Bill" J. Simpson
August 7, 2022
William (Bill) John Simpson, age 87, died Sunday, August 7th, 2022, in his home of natural causes. He was the son of William John Simpson & Julia Veronica Hudak, and was born on May 15, 1935, in South Chicago. Bill was educated at St. Thomas in Rockford and finished his last two years of high school at East High, graduating...
David L. Holland
August 7, 2022
David L Holland, 80, passed away in Rockford, Illinois in August 7, 2022. Born in Elgin, Illinois on October 20, 1941. Son to George and Laura (Flentge) Holland. When David was young, he spent time with his father working in the auto repair business, acquiring knowledge to carry him into his first career. He was proud to be an Eagle...
Robert John Van Liere Jr.
August 6, 2022
Robert “John” J. Van Liere Jr., 74, of Rockton, passed away on Saturday, August 6, 2022. He was born on December 15, 1947, in Wilmot, Wisconsin, the son of Robert J. and Lillian (Robers) Van Liere. John graduated with a bachelor's degree from the University of Wisconsin, Madison. He married Catherine Weber on August 7, 1971, and they spent a...
Mary Maggio
August 5, 2022
Mary Dawson Maggio passed away at her home on Friday, August 5, 2022, after bravely battling a long illness. Mary was born to Emma “Bea” Carlson on January 11, 1940, in Albuquerque, New Mexico. She graduated with honors from Bishop Muldoon High School in 1957 and was a certified social worker for the Department of Public Aid. Mary wed Sam...
Jennie C. Rotello
August 2, 2022
Jennie C. Rotello, 97, Rockford, passed away on Tuesday, August 2, 2022. She was born July 13, 1925, in Rockford, the daughter of John and Frances (Collalti) Barbata. Jennie met Michael T. Rotello at the age of 17 and they were married 4 years later on October 16, 1946, at St. Anthony of Padua Catholic Church. Michael passed away on...
Gerlanda Piranio
August 1, 2022
Gerlanda Piranio, 86, of Rockford passed away peacefully surrounded by her loving family. Born December 23, 1935, in Aragona, Sicily, the daughter of Dionisio Piranio & Rosaria Falzone. Gerlanda, along with her parents and her sisters, immigrated to the United States in 1962, settling in Rockford. She worked for Nelson Knitting for many years. A devout catholic she was a...
Joann Marie Markese
August 1, 2022
JoAnn Marie Markese, 73 years of age, passed on August 1st, 2022 at Anam Glen in Rockford, IL. She was at peace surrounded by her family and wonderful care team. JoAnn was born in Rockford, Illinois to the late Salvatore (Sal) and Sarah Taromino DiPasquale. She was the eldest of their three children with brothers, Louis and Thomas DiPasquale following....
Robert "Bob" M. Drobnik
July 31, 2022
Robert “Bob” M. Drobnik, 87, of Rockford, passed away at home on Sunday, July 31, 2022 surrounded by his loving family. Bob was born in Chicago, IL on December 20, 1934, son of Otto and Helen (Mikota) Drobnik. He graduated from Phillips High School, Class of 1954 in Wisconsin. Bob worked as a millwright with Sundstrand Corp. for 30 years...
Martin "Marty" A. Vander Weit
July 30, 2022
“No tears, only cheers for a life so beautifully lived” Marty Vander Weit came into this world on March 15, 1944. After a short battle with cancer, he ended his fight on July 30, 2022. Papa (as he was known by his grandchildren) will always be looking down on us. As he would say, “Just smile. I had a great...
Erlene M. Martin
July 29, 2022
Erlene Marie Martin, 82, of Rockford, passed away on Friday, July 29, 2022 at home, surrounded by her loving family. Erlene was born in Rockford on April 3, 1940, daughter of Robert and Frances (Johnson) Whitehead. She married Paul Andrew Martin on October 2, 1959. Erlene graduated from Rockford East High School, Class of 1958. She valued the importance of...
Elmer "Bruce" Berg
July 29, 2022
Elmer “Bruce” Berg, 80, of Brodhead, Wisconsin, went to be with the Lord on Friday, July 29, 2022. He was born on December 16, 1941 in McVille, North Dakota, son of Elmer and Bernice (Styve) Berg. He married Sybil McKenzie in 1973, and she preceded him in 1982. Bruce married Louise Rehfeldt in the fall of 1988. He worked as...
Susan E. Ritchie
July 29, 2022
Susan E. Ritchie, 68, passed away on July 29, 2022. She was born in Rockford, Illinois on June 16, 1954, as the only child of John and Shirley (Carlson) Ritchie. Sue attended Bloom Elementary, Lincoln Junior high and graduated from Guilford High School in 1972. She went on to receive her Associated Degree in Business from Rock Valley College in...
Jeremy M. Sanders
July 29, 2022
Jeremy M. Sanders, 40, of Roscoe, IL passed away Friday, July 29, 2022. He was born February 14, 1982, in Rockford, IL the son of Joyce (Wenger) and Curt Sanders. Jeremy attended Hononegah High School graduating in 2000. This is also where he met the love of his life, Susanne Goddard. They were married on April 19, 2003. Jeremy had...
James "Doug" D. Adams
July 28, 2022
James Douglas (Doug) Adams, 48, passed away peacefully in his home on July 28, 2022. Born in Rockford on August 4, 1973. He married his true love, Sarah M. Carmichael. They shared 26 years together and raised a son. Doug worked as an operator for the City of Rockford. Doug was an avid outdoorsman who enjoyed fishing and hunting. He...
Donald D. Ruenger
July 27, 2022
Donald D. Ruenger, 89, of Rockford, IL passed away on Wednesday, July 27, 2022. He was born October 3, 1932, in Portage, WI the son of Marguerite (Radant) and Roy R. Ruenger. After attending East High School, Don proudly served in the United States Army during the Korean Conflict. He married Sally Stemwedel on September 11, 1954. They celebrated 67...
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