November 20, 2021

Norman Charles Pankow, age 87, passed away peacefully on Saturday, November 20, 2021, in Harlingen, Texas. Norm was born in Chicago in 1934 and was raised in and around Westmont and Lockport, Illinois. He was an Air Force veteran and a longtime resident of Rockford, Illinois before retiring to south Texas. Norm was a happy, kind, generous and remarkable person...

November 19, 2021

Walter “Bud” Muraski Jr., 78, of Rockford passed away peacefully at home on Friday, Nov. 19, 2021. Born June 22, 1943 in Rockford, IL., the son of Walter and Ruth (Hammerstein) Muraski. Bud enjoyed a lifelong career as a problem solver, master tradesman, and mentor to many during his time as an electrician, contractor, and project manager. He was known...

November 18, 2021

November 17, 2021

Richard “Yogi” R. Roegiest, 76 of Cherry Valley, passed away at home on Wednesday, November 17, 2021. Richard was born in Chatham Ontario, Canada on April 25, 1945, son of Raymond and Beatrice (Momney) Roegiest. He married Sally Kopp on August 6, 1966 in Addison, IL. Richard worked as a carpenter at F. B. G. Corporation of Elmhurst, IL for...

November 17, 2021

James R. Whitlock, 86, of Cherry Valley, passed away peacefully on November 17, 2021 at his home. He was born October 13, 1935, in Princeton, IL, the son of James E. Whitlock and Dorothy Whitlock. James married the love of his life, Barbara McNinch on October, 26, 1956. James worked as a teacher at Winnebago Middle School, was vice principal...

November 17, 2021

Eric Thomas Griffin, 37, Rockford, passed away suddenly on Wednesday, November 17, 2021. He was born August 16, 1984, in Rockford, the son of Thomas A. and Darla (Willis) Griffin. He was a veteran serving in the Air Force. Eric worked as a machinist in the Rockford area. He was an avid Chicago Bears fan. Eric was an honorable family...

November 16, 2021

Jerome "Jerry" M. Pixler died peacefully on November 16, 2021. Born February 21, 1934 in Rockford, IL. Son of Thomas and Dorma (Hutchinson) Pixler. Married in Belvidere, IL in 1955 to the love of his life, Val. Graduated from West High School. Jerry started working for Coca Cola in his early years and become a salesman for Allied Kelite and...

November 16, 2021

Sally Ann (Johnston) Chanonhouse, age 67, passed away on November 16, 2021 at Swedish American Hospital in Rockford, IL. She was born on October 9, 1954 in Winchester, MA, and was the youngest daughter of Howard and Ruth (Mathieson) Johnston of Reading, MA. Sally attended Reading High School Class of 1972, the Newman School in Boston, MA and Fazio’s Beauty...

November 15, 2021

Eunice Florence (Ostrowski) Nagle 08/09/1936-11/15/2021 We called her Eunice, Aunt Eunie, Babci, Mom..., She touched so many lives, so many hearts! Her humble beginning was in the coal mining town of Wilkes Barre, PA. Where many of her dear family still reside. She grew up in the arms of her own dear grandmother, her Babci, along with her aunts, Frances,...

November 15, 2021

Buddy “Bud” Femminella, 80, of Rockford, IL, passed away on November 15, 2021 at OSF St. Anthony’s Medical Center. He was born on July 2, 1941 in Rockford, IL to Anthony and Mary (Giangrosso) Femminella. Bud married the love of his life, Caroline Cameron on June 23, 1962. They shared 59 years of marriage. Bud attended Saint Anthony of Padua...

November 15, 2021

Gloria J. Giardini, 86, Rockford, passed away in her home surrounded by her loving family. She was born March 9, 1935, in Rockford, the daughter of Andrew and Elizabeth (Szatkowski) Podgorney. She was a graduate of Rockford East High School. Gloria attended St. Stanislaus Catholic Church while she was growing up. Gloria married Anthony A. Giardini, in Rockford, on October...

November 15, 2021

It is with deep sadness that the children of Margaret Wiseman Shappert, age 90, announce the passing of their mother on November 15, 2021 in Rockford, IL. “Margie” as she was known to her friends and loved ones, was a devoted wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, and friend. Her greatest joys were derived from her devotion to her family, her friends,...

November 14, 2021

Erma Ann Reppen, 93, of Rockford, IL, passed away peacefully at home on November 14, 2021. She was born on December 9, 1927 to Louis and Angelina DalCollo. Erma attended East High School and graduated from Alberto's School of Cosmetology. She married the love of her life, John Reppen, in Rockford on November 28, 1953, sharing 63 extraordinary years together...

November 14, 2021

June B. Cummings, 103, of Rockford, IL, went to her Lord and Savior on Sunday, November 14, 2021. She was born on July 19, 1918, in Chicago to Charles and Ruth (Ellis) Baur. After graduating from Marshall High School, she worked several years for a large insurance company in Chicago and was an active member of the Methodist church. There...

November 13, 2021

Jimmie Howard Lowe, 77, of Machesney Park, IL, passed away Saturday, November 13, 2021. He was born on June 6, 1944 in Sikeston, MO, the son of Frank Sollie and Mary Elizabeth (Burns) Lowe. Jimmie worked on the family farm as a young man. He worked many years in the carpet and tile field, both as an installer and as...

November 13, 2021

Judith Ann (Dornfeld) Danca passed away Saturday, November 13, 2021 at Fairhaven Christian Retirement Center. Judy was born June 4, 1940 in Madison, Wisconsin, the daughter of Elmer and Gertrude (Heyde) Dornfeld. She graduated from Madison West High School in 1958 and the University of Wisconsin-Madison in 1962 where she began her lifetime involvement with Alpha Phi Sorority. Judy met...

November 13, 2021

James M. Sparks, 79, of Rockford, Illinois, passed away on November 13, 2021. He was born in Worthington, Missouri on March 4, 1942, the son of Orville and Lois (Ledford) Sparks. Like many families in the 1950s, Jim’s parents migrated to Rockford in search of economic opportunities. With hard work and grit, they established a life in their new city...

November 12, 2021

Gerald D. Lindmark, 82, Loves Park, passed away Friday, November 12, 2021, at OSF St. Anthony Medical Center. He was born January 16, 1939, in Beloit, WI, the son of Howard and Shirley (Baker) Lindmark. He is a graduate of Rockford East High School, class of 1957. Gerald married Lisa Zacharia in Rockford in 1959. He worked as the sales...

November 11, 2021

Norma Jean Trojan, 80, passed away on November 11, 2021 peacefully in her home. Born on October 3, 1941 in Chicago, Illinois one of two daughters to Joseph and Stephanie (Lizik) Matella. Norma led an active life. When she and Bob got married, she worked at Illinois Bell in Champaign while he attended U of I. Her working earned her...

November 11, 2021

Jean Delores Celner passed away on November 11, 2021, in her home surrounded by her loving family. Jean was born to Matthew and Ida (Filippi) Zordan on May 27, 1935 in Rockford, IL. Jean worked as a secretary for the Rockford Board of Education for many years. She loved working with kids and volunteered in various schools. Jean enjoyed sewing...