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Stephen "Zeke" Stirlen
May 11, 2022
Stephen “Zeke” Stirlen, 75, of Cherry Valley, IL passed away on Wednesday, May 11, 2022. He was born May 25, 1946 in Sigourney, IA the son of Ned and Marilyn (Miner) Stirlen. Zeke earned his Master’s degree in Education at Northern Illinois University. He married Elba V. Hehir in Chicago on August 10, 1968. He was a teacher and coach...
Elizabeth "Libby" M. Poliak
May 11, 2022
Elizabeth “Libby” M. Poliak, 89, of Rockford, passed away at home surrounded by family on Wednesday, May 11, 2022. She was born June 1, 1932, in Mullins, South Carolina, the daughter of Clyde and Ruth (McCoy) Sherrill. She was married to Eugene “Sarge” Poliak for 68 years. They met in Camp LeJeune, later making their life together in Rockford. Libby...
Maynard "Mickey" L. Wibom
May 11, 2022
Maynard “Mickey” L. Wibom, 95, of Rockford, passed away on Wednesday, May 11, 2022, at Swedish American Hospital. He was born on May 2, 1927, in Rockford, Illinois, the son of Eric and Ada (Nelson) Wibom. He graduated from East High School in 1945 and served in the US Navy during WWII. Mickey and Marlene were joined in marriage on...
Norman Lane Rice
May 10, 2022
Norman Lane Rice of Rockford, Illinois died on May 10, 2022, at the Wesley Willows Health Care Unit. He was born February 1, 1932, in Des Moines, IA to Mondell and Gwendolyn (Carver) Rice. Married to Alice Montgomery November 21, 1956, in Esmond, IL. Norman grew up in Collins, IA and graduated from lowa State University in 1954 with a...
Larry Martin Bankord
May 9, 2022
Larry Martin Bankord, 86, Rockford, died on Monday, May 9, 2022 in the comfort of his home surrounded by his loving family. Born April 23, 1936 in Pengilly, MN, son of William and Ellen Sophie Johnson Bankord. Larry had very humble beginnings growing up in a one room log cabin in a family with 11 children. This, no doubt, had...
Joyce M. Raines
May 9, 2022
Joyce M. Raines, 80, Rockford, passed away on Monday, May 9, 2022. She was born on July 21, 1941, in Sandwich, the daughter of William and Ila (Coppes) Boreman. Joyce was a graduate of Plano High School and later graduated from the Copley Hospital nursing program in Aurora. She married Robert Raines, Sr. in Plano on February 16, 1964. After...
Edgard R. Beltrán
May 8, 2022
Edgard R. Beltrán, 91, went to be with the Lord on May 8, 2022 in Rockford, Illinois. Born in Bogotá, Colombia on November 4, 1930 one of seven children to Miguel Antonio and Alejandrina (Acosta) Beltrán. He started his pastoral work in the Diocese of Girardot (Colombia) where he worked in several parishes and initiated the parish of Cristo Resucitado....
Charles E Carter
May 8, 2022
Charles Edward (Charlie) Carter was born on November 6, 1932 in Rockford, Illinois to Edward and Alice (Carlson) Carter. He was honored for delivering the Morning Star and Register Republic newspapers with a trip to New York City at the age of 13 years old. He graduated from East High School in 1950 and married Janet Claire Hammerstrand on November...
Wanda Beatrice (Rice) Lowe
May 5, 2022
Wanda Beatrice (Rice) Lowe, 93, of Rockford. Illinois passed away Thursday, May 5, 2022. Bea was born October 27, 1928, in Hoxie, Arkansas. She was the first of 10 children born to Roy & Catherine Etta (Carley) Rice. Bea married Henry (Jay) Lowe on June 13, 1948. They were blessed with 69 years together. She graduated from Hoxie High School...
Geraldine T. Guarino
May 4, 2022
Geraldine T. Guarino, 97, of Rockford, IL passed away on Wednesday, May 4, 2022 at OSF St. Anthony Medical Center. She was born in Beckley, West Virginia on December 29, 1924, daughter of Orsario and Crucifix (Amelia) Salamone. She married Sam J. Guarino on June 1, 1946 in Rockford. Geraldine worked at Barber Colman for 8 years and later worked...
Edward Klein Iii
May 4, 2022
Edward Klein III, 86, born January 17, 1936 to Edward Jr. and Dorothy (nee Nelson) Klein went to be with our Lord on Wednesday, May 4, 2022. He is survived by his wife of 70 years, Charlotte (nee Voss), his children: Sherry (Jim) Timmons, Edward IV (Cindy) Klein, Greg (Kay) Klein; his grandchildren: Jennifer King (Dave), Kyle Timmons, Monica (Shane)...
Richard E. Niggemann
May 3, 2022
Richard E. Niggemann, 84, of Rockford, IL, passed away unexpectedly on May 3, 2022. Richard was born on April 24, 1938 to Leonard and Helen (Egle) Niggemann in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. He graduated from Messmer High School in 1956. Richard attended Marquette University and graduated with honors in 1960 with a Bachelors of Science in Mechanical and Nuclear Engineering. In 1963,...
Grandon E. Tolstedt, Md
May 3, 2022
Grandon E. Tolstedt, MD, passed away on Thursday, May 5, 2022, in Rockford. He was born on April 21, 1924, to Glen and Elvina (Litwinenco) Tolstedt at the family farm outside of Herreid, SD. Grandon was the older of two boys. His college time at South Dakota State University was interrupted by WWII. He served in the US Army with...
Robert L. Parrott Jr.
May 3, 2022
Robert “Bob” L. Parrott, 71, of Roscoe, passed away on May 3, 2022, at OSF St. Anthony Hospital. He was born on May 29, 1950, in Rockford, the son of Robert and Violet (Nelson) Parrott Sr. Bob married Mary Ann Stevens on May 22, 1978, in Rockford. He was a member of the Belvidere Moose 295 where he was the...
Linda D. Green
May 2, 2022
Linda D. Green, 66, of Machesney Park, passed away Monday, May 2, 2022 at Javon Bea Hospital. She was born on November 13, 1955, in Fort Lauderdale, Florida, the daughter of James and Bonnie Jean (Loyd) Perry. She graduated from Guilford High School in 1974. Linda married Bradford “Brad” Green on February 15, 1975, at St. John’s United Methodist Church...
Russell J. Pomaro
April 30, 2022
Russell J. Pomaro, 81, of Rockford, IL passed away Saturday, April 30, 2022. He was born September 21, 1940 in Chicago, IL to Frances (Calandra) and Sam Pomaro. Russell grew up in a large extended Italian family. He attended St. Mel High School, graduating in 1959 and proudly served his country in the United States Army. He met the love...
Margarito Ochoa
April 30, 2022
Margarito Ochoa 87, of Rockford joined his Lord after an enduring struggle with cancer. He passed in his home surrounded by his loved ones, Saturday, April 30, 2022. He has left this life to join our Lord but his unwavering love will stay within our hearts. Born in Lytle, Texas on November 8, 1934, the son of Facundo and Florentina...
Carol A. Kloppmann
April 29, 2022
Carol A. Kloppmann, 65, of Rockford, IL passed away Friday, April 29. 2022. She was born February 16, 1957 in Melrose Park, IL the daughter to Caroline (Insalico) and Anthony D’Anza. Carol attended Proviso West High School, graduating in 1975. She went on to obtain her bachelor’s degree from Illinois State University. Carol married the love of her life, Stephen...
Martin "Marty" J. Fritts
April 28, 2022
Martin “Marty” J. Fritts, 61, Roscoe, passed away Thursday, April 28, 2022, in his home surrounded by his loving family. He was born June 14, 1960, the son of James and Elaine (Horbelt) Fritts. Marty was a graduate of Guilford High School, class of 1978, and later graduated from Rock Valley College with an Associate’s Degree. He married his love,...
Rita M. Mcbride
April 28, 2022
Rita Mae McBride went to her heavenly father on April 28, 2022. She was born on February 2, 1925. Rita came to Rockford in the middle 1950’s. Rita married George McBride on June 17, 1950. She worked for J. I. Case Company and later was co-owner of Elmer’s Tap and Mary’s Place. Rita was predeceased by her husband, George in...
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