July 27, 2022

Nolen “Donnell” Nimmers, 49, heartbreakingly passed away in his home July 27, 2022 in Rockford, Illinois. He was born April 6, 1973 in Rock Island, Illinois son to Nolan Jones and Lizzie Mae Floyd. Nolen moved to Rockford for career opportunities and after working hard to receive his bachelor’s degree from Judson University he was proud to work in the...

July 26, 2022

Blair Allen Neff, 66, of Cherry Valley, IL passed away on Tuesday, July 26, 2022. Blair was born in Rockford, IL on May 9, 1956, son of LaVern Neff and Nancy (Cook) Neff. He graduated from Guilford High School, Class of 1974. Blair married Katherine M. Mancl on September 20, 1980, in Rockford. He worked as a pattern maker with...

July 25, 2022

John R. Saporito,98, Rockford, passed away on Monday, July 25, 2022. He was born August 17, 1923, in Rockford, the son of Luca and Lucy (Bruscato) Saporito. John was a veteran serving in the Army during WWII. He served the D-Day invasion of Normandy. He married Margaret A. Villani in Rockford on September 12, 1942. She passed away on April...

July 22, 2022

Frances “Fran” J. Gullotto, 70, of Rockford, IL passed away Friday, July 22, 2022. She was born September 5, 1951, in Chicago, Il the daughter to Jean (Drummond) and Eric Gullotto. Fran worked for Fashion Bug for many years. She made friends wherever she was, including Heritage Woods and River Crossing. Fran is survived by her cousins, Michael (Susan) Gullotto,...

July 22, 2022

Kathleen A. Venable, 57, passed away July 22, 2022. Cremation rites were accorded to Fitzgerald Funeral Home & Crematory, 1860 S. Mulford Road, Rockford, Illinois 61108.

July 21, 2022

It is with great sadness that the family of Carol M Triplett, 80, of Rockford, IL announces her sudden passing on Thursday, July 21, 2022. She was born March 22, 1942, in Reedsburg, WI, the daughter of Viola (Volk) and John Hurley. Carol attended Muldoon High School in Rockford, IL, Class of 1960. She worked at Forest City Packers, Payless...

July 20, 2022

Theresa Scalise, 66, a life-long resident of Rockford, passed away unexpectedly at 5:45 a.m. on Wednesday, July 20, 2022, at Swedish American Hospital. Theresa was born on April 1, 1956, the daughter of Alex and Frances Scalise. Theresa also was preceded in death by her parents and her brother, Greg Scalise. Surviving is her sister, Mary Ellen (Scalise) Nash, many...

July 20, 2022

July 19, 2022

Millard J. “Bud” Devine, 93, of Rockford, IL passed away Tuesday, July 19, 2022. He was born January 28, 1929 in Rockford, IL the son of Millard J. and Genevieve (Callahan) Devine. Bud attended East High School, graduating in 1947. He married the love of his life, Eileen Carlson on October 20, 1951. Bud had a deep passion for gatherings...

July 18, 2022

Robert “Bob” W. Buckavekas, 80, Roscoe, passed away peacefully at Alden Debes in Rockford, where he resided for the last 14 months, on Monday, July 18, 2022. We believe that he was greeted by the Lord and his two daughters, Julie and Jenny. He was born in Rockford on November 11, 1941, the son of William and Catherine Buckavekas. Bob...

July 18, 2022

The Honorable Alford R. Penniman, 87, Roscoe, left his family on earth to be reunited with his wife, Judy, and son, Kevin in heaven. He died peacefully of natural causes in Knoxville, TN on Monday, July 18th, 2022. He was born in Rockford, IL on February 9th, 1935, the son of Alford and Jane (Beaumont) Penniman. He earned his undergraduate...

July 16, 2022

Juan “Luis” Tapia Lopez, 47, passed away unexpectedly in his home on July 16, 2022. Born in a small town in Michoacan, Mexico on June 2, 1975 to Hector Tapia Gonzales and Maria Salome Lopez Andrade. Juan came to the United States to create a better life for him and his future family. He proudly worked at NyClo Screw Machine...

July 16, 2022

Carol Lynn Koch (nee Rediger), 81, of Caledonia, entered into eternal life at 2:50 a.m. on Saturday, July 16th, at Swedish American Hospital in Rockford following a short illness. Born August 20, 1940 in Chicago, IL and raised in South Elgin, IL, Carol graduated from Elgin High School in 1958, and earned a bachelor’s degree in education from Northern Illinois...

July 16, 2022

Josephine A. Fleming (Sparacino)July 5, 1933 – July 16, 2022Though her body is now at peace and no longer with us, the light of her soul lives within all of us that she has loved and blessed. Born to James and Mary Laudicina on July 5, 1933. She attended St. Mary Catholic grade school and graduated from Muldoon High School...

July 15, 2022

Donald Lee Hale, 87, entered into the love and presence of his savior on July 15, 2022. He was born in Dora, Missouri on October 15, 1934, son to Melvin and Millie (Young) Hale. In 1954 Donald Married the love of his life, Norma Heinrich in West Plains, Missouri. In the same year he entered active duty serving in the...

July 15, 2022

Karla J. DeVlieger Block, 79, of Rockford, went home to her Savior on July 15, 2022. Born August 31, 1942, in Venice, CA, the daughter of Edmund and Mary Kravish. Karla married her sweetheart, Richard J. DeVlieger. They raised their family together and owned a tool and die business before she lost her husband of 27yrs. Karla volunteered at LOVE,...

July 14, 2022

Maurilio Cruz, Jr., 75, of Rockford, IL passed away Thursday, July 14, 2022. Maurilio was born July 2, 1947 in Rockford, IL the son of Carmen (Rodriguez) and Maurilio Cruz, Sr. Maurilio attended Auburn High School and then proudly served his country in the United States Army and the Army National Guard. Maurilio had a big heart and would help...

July 13, 2022

Joan P. Justice, 72, Loves Park, died Wednesday, July 13, 2022 surrounded by her family. Born May 15, 1950 in Rockford, daughter of Donald E. and Alma Acheson Young. Graduated from West High School in 1968 and was a veteran of the United States Air Force. While in the military, she met the love of her life who would become...

July 13, 2022

Zilha Aleksic, 70, of Rockford, passed away on Wednesday, July 13, 2022, at home surrounded by her family. She was born April 21, 1952, in Bosnia, the daughter of Ahed and Fatima (Vrce) Culinovic. She married Stojko Aleksic on October 31, 1974 in Bosnia. Zilha is survived by those who love her most, her husband, Stojko; Jadranko Aleksic, Jadranka Aleksic,...

July 13, 2022

Clifford “Cliff” P. Erb, 90, Rockford, passed away on Wednesday, July 13, 2022. He was born in Rockford, Illinois on January 14, 1932, son to Peter and Marion (Joyce) Erb. Cliff married Patricia “Pat” Prentice at St. James Catholic Church on June 25, 1955. His working career consisted of construction and later greens keeping for the Ledges Golf Course in...