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Joe R. Maavich
September 21, 2021
Joe R. Maavich, 65, of Rockford, IL, passed away on September 21, 2021. He was born on December 2, 1955 in Rockford, IL to William and Iola (Mitchell) Maavich. Joe graduated from Auburn High School in 1973 and went on to graduate from the Milwaukee School of Engineering. He worked for 30 years at Sunstrand. Joe was a volunteer Fire...
Ronald "Ron" D. Farlik
September 20, 2021
Ronald “Ron” D. Farlik, of Monroe Center, IL passed away Monday, September 20, 2021 at OSF St. Anthony Medical Center. Born February 17, 1968 in Rockford to Robert J. & Beverly J. (Woodford) Farlik, Ron graduated from Stillman Valley High School, class of 1986. He played football, basketball and threw the shot put and discus, qualifying for the state tournament...
Virginia Ann Stocker
September 20, 2021
Virginia Ann Stocker, 74, passed away Monday, September 20, 2021, in her home surrounded by her family. She was born on July 9, 1947, in Rockford, IL to Robert and Bernice Clark. Throughout her life, Ginny worked at places such as Amerock, Excelsior, Country Inn and finished her career at Kable News Company, retiring with over 25 years of service....
Hannah K. Davis
September 19, 2021
Hannah K. Davis, 21, of Rockford, IL, passed away on September 19, 2021. She was born on December 25, 1999 in Rockford to Scott and Nicki (Boin) Davis. Hannah was only 2 years old when she was originally diagnosed with Leukemia. She had to endure 2.5 years of Chemotherapy and at 4.5 years old they thought she had it beat....
Mark E. Zerkel
September 18, 2021
Mark E. Zerkel, 66, of Cherry Valley, passed away Saturday, September 18, 2021. He was born March 13, 1955, in Dayton, OH, the son of Thomas and Gwendolyn (Ponder) Zerkel. Mark, a lifelong Catholic, was a member of St. Rita Catholic Church. He married Susan Brink on August 25, 1995 in Geneva, IL and they renewed their vows on October...
Imelda A. Jimenez
September 18, 2021
Imelda A. Jimenez, 66, of Machesney Park, IL passed away Saturday, September 18, 2021 surrounded by family and friends. Imelda was born September 17, 1955 in the Philippines to Lorenzo and Fe (Aral) Jimenez. She grew up in the Philippines, obtained her Bachelor’s degree in Accountancy. Imelda went on to a fulfilling career as an Accounting professional and educator until...
William "Bill" L. Bowen
September 17, 2021
William “Bill” L. Bowen, 88, of Rockford, IL, passed away on Friday, September 17, 2021. He was born on September 15, 1933 in Dodgeville, WI to Thomas and Edna (Holland) Bowen. He was the youngest of 8 children. Bill grew up in Lancaster, WI and graduated from Lancaster High School. In 1952 he joined the US Navy and served his...
Donald Ott
September 15, 2021
Donald E Ott, 83 of Machesney Park, passed away peacefully in his home on Wednesday, September 15, 2021. Donald was born in Beaver Dam, WI on June 1, 1938, son of Orville and Loretta (Wegener) Ott. He was raised on a farm until he was 17. This is where he learned the importance of hard work. He proudly served his...
Annie C. Berry
September 15, 2021
Annie C. Berry, 80, went to be with the Lord on September 15, 2021 in Rockford, Illinois. Born in Mobile, Alabama on June 15, 1941 daughter to Lawrence and Lessie Mae (Cambell) Bryant. Annie devoted her life to serving the Lord, and spent her free time reading the bible and crocheting. She was a member of Mason Memorial Temple Church...
Donelda M. Milanos
September 13, 2021
Donelda M. Milanos, 63, of Rockford, IL, passed away on September 13, 2021, surrounded by her loving family. She was born on April 4, 1958, in Fort Walton Beach, FL to William and Mary (Stiles) Milanos. Donelda graduated from Auburn High School in 1976. She spent many years in the food service as a Manager or Bartender. Donelda loved working...
Rose Ann (Montana) Sandoval
September 13, 2021
Rose Ann (Montana) Sandoval, 89, Rockford, passed away Monday, September 13, 2021, at OSF St. Anthony Medical Center. Rose was one of 11 brothers and sisters (a large Italian family). She was born June 9, 1932, in Rockford, the daughter of Peter and Catherine (Maggio) Montana. She met the love of her life, Florencio “Sandy” Sandoval, who had made Rockford...
Martha L. Carlson
September 13, 2021
Martha L. Carlson (Peper), 82, of Rockford died on September 13, 2021. Martha was born September 29, 1938 in Parris Island, South Carolina; the daughter of Fremont and Mary (Cook) Peper. Graduate of East High School and Rockford Memorial Hospital School of Nursing. Martha married Norman R. Carlson on June 26, 1965, in Rockford. She worked as a nurse for...
Lois A. Harding
September 12, 2021
Rockford, Lois (Harshman) Harding 94, of Rockford, passed away on September 12, 2021. Born March 6, 1927 in Sterling, IL, daughter of William James and Verna (Hey) Harshman. She graduated from Sterling High School in 1944, North Central College with a BA degree in 1948, and Northern Illinois University with an MSED degree in 1967. She was married to Edward...
Orville W. "Tank" Reichenbach Jr.
September 10, 2021
Orville W. “Tank” Reichenbach Jr., 87, of Rockford, passed away on Friday, September 10, 2021. Orville was born in Rockford, IL on June 5, 1934, son of Orville W. and Jeanette (Ogilby) Reichenbach Sr. He proudly served his country in the U.S. Marine Corps for 3 years. Orville married Jo Ann Wells at St. Bridget Catholic Church in Loves Park...
Linda Brown
September 9, 2021
Linda Brown, 73, of Loves Park went to be with her Lord and Savior Thursday, September 9, 2021. She was born June 12, 1948 in Vaiden, Mississippi to Lawrence Bailey and Sara Bell Collins. Linda was a hardworking, loving woman with a strong will. She was quiet but gave the best advice. Linda enjoyed reading and attending church. Most of...
Robert "Bob" A. Calgaro
September 9, 2021
Robert “Bob” A. Calgaro, 67, of Rockford, was called home to be with the Lord on September 9, 2021 at OSF St. Anthony Medical Center, after a brief illness. Born April 20, 1954 in Rockford, the son of John & Mary (Valente) Calgaro. Graduate of Boylan Central Catholic High School, class of 1972. He completed his undergraduate education at Northwestern...
Bette J. Weber (Talley)
September 8, 2021
Bette J. Weber (Talley), 81, Rockford, died on Wednesday, September 8, 2021 in her daughter’s home surrounded by loving family. Born July 10, 1940 in Rockford, daughter of Calvin and Bertha Branch Alexander. Graduate of West High School. She was the successful owner of Techni-Chem Company for many years, retiring in 2007. Bette loved people and always made everyone feel...
Michael E. Booker
September 7, 2021
Michael “Mike” E. Booker, 36, heartbreakingly passed away on September 7, 2021 in Rockford, Illinois. Born on December 10, 1984 in Rockford, Illinois son to Brian Booker and Michele Gregory. Mike spent most of his life working locally for different trucking companies, and in February of 2021 decided to happily work for Ja Frate. He chose to drive truck locally...
Vincent M. Sherman
September 7, 2021
Vincent M. Sherman, 92, lifelong Rockford resident, died on Tuesday, September 7, 2021 in his home with his family by his side. Vince was born May 4, 1929 to Charles and Josephine Giangroso Sherman, graduated from West High School and served in the U.S. Coast Guard. He married Lita Ferri on September 1, 1952 at St. Anthony of Padua Catholic...
Neil J. Linssen
September 5, 2021
Neil Linssen, 93, of Rockton, passed away Sunday, September 5, 2021. He was born June 11, 1928 in the son of John and Elizabeth (O’Neil) Linssen. Neil married the love of his life, Colleen Quick, on October 11, 1947 and were married for almost 71 years. Neil worked as a letter carrier for the United States Postal Service starting in...
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