July 18, 2021

Jane Q. Ramsey, 93, of Winnebago, passed away on July 18, 2021. She was born on April 1, 1928, on the family farm in Winnebago, IL to Horace and Maude (Kissack) Brown. She and her family were members of the Burritt Community Church. Jane graduated from Winnebago High School and went on to get her Bachelor Degree at Dubuque University....

July 18, 2021

Margaret “Midge” E. Cameron, 98, of Rockford, passed away on Sunday, July 18, 2021. Margaret was born May 20, 1923 in Galesburg, IL, daughter of Aaron and Esther (Mason) Babbitt. She graduated from Galesburg Senior High School, Class of 1941. Margaret married Ray D. Cameron Sr. on March 14, 1943. She was employed as the bookkeeper with Wallace College Book...

July 18, 2021

Elizabeth “Beth” M. Phillips, 53, passed away peacefully surrounded by her loving family on July 18, 2021. She was born on December 18, 1967 in Milwaukee, Wisconsin daughter to James and Lois (Gartner) Girard. A Boylan Catholic High School 1986 graduate, Beth proceeded to attend college until she found herself working at Valley Bank in 1990. That bank changed to...

July 17, 2021

July 15, 2021

Aaron C. Martin, 45, of Rockford, passed away on Thursday, July 15, 2021. Aaron was born in Rockford on October 25, 1975, son of Charles and Gloria (Lee) Martin. He graduated from East High School, Class of 1994 and later earned his Associate’s Degree from Rock Valley College. Aaron was a dedicated employee with U.P.S. for over 19 years. He...

July 13, 2021

LeRoy “Lee” H. Baumgartner, 83, Rockford, passed away on Tuesday, July 13, 2021, in his home surrounded by his family. He was born in Thompson Township, Jo Daviess County, on September 8, 1937, the son of Bernard and Veronica (Berlage) Baumgartner. Lee served in the Army attaining the rank of Sergeant. He married Barbara Van Raalte in Freeport on September...

July 13, 2021

Susan Marie Castle, 85, of Rockford, IL passed away Tuesday July 13, 2021. She was born February 18, 1936 to G. Harold and Marie (Fieberg) Sigwart. She attended Arlington Hts. High School, Harper Community Junior College nursing program and Northern Illinois University to obtain her nursing degree. She later worked at Lutheran General Hospital in Park Ridge and then completed...

July 12, 2021

Stella C. Hawkinson, 98, of Rockford, passed away on Monday, July 12, 2021. Stella was born in Rockford on March 30, 1923, daughter of Joseph and Mary (Dombrzalski) Brudnowski. Stella was united in marriage to Daryl S. Hawkinson in Rockford on June 14, 1947. She was a longtime member of St. Stanislaus Kostka Catholic Church. She was employed with Barber-Colman...

July 11, 2021

Glen R. Brentner, 87, of Rockton, passed away peacefully on July 11, 2021. He was born June 17, 1934 in Rockford, to H. Everett and Leatha (Bridges) Brentner. Glen graduated from East High School and retired after many years as an officer for the Rockford Police Department. Glen enjoyed golfing, playing cards, and watching the White Sox. He read the...

July 10, 2021

Nina Lazorevna Bubela went home to her Heavenly Father on July 10th, 2021 at the age of 80. Nina was born on August 15th, 1940 in Lanskaya, Belarus. Nina married her husband, Aleksandr, on August 7th, 1960. Together, Nina and Aleksandr raised seven children in a home where love and faith abounded. Nina enjoyed gardening, singing, and ensuring that her...

July 9, 2021

Allen McCrea Olson, age 82, Rockford (formerly of Belvidere) beloved husband, father and grandfather passed away July 9, 2021. He was born on June 22, 1939 to Chester and Mildred (Masterson) Olson in Rock Rapids, IA. The family moved to Inwood, IA when Al was a young boy. He grew up there and graduated from Inwood High School, Class of...

July 8, 2021

Janice M. Grimes, 56, of Rockford, IL, passed away on July 8, 2021 surrounded by her loving family. She was born in Belvidere, IL on November 18, 1964 to Jim and Christine (Willis) Kirkland. Janice graduated from Belvidere High School in 1982 and went on to graduate from Beauty School. She worked as a Beautician out of her home for...

July 7, 2021

Russell L. Costello, 92, passed away on July 7, 2021 in Rockford, Illinois. He was born in Rockford on May 9, 1929, son to Michael and Rose (Marelli) Costello. He graduated from St. Thomas High School and attended St. Ambrose College in Davenport, IA. In 1951 he entered the U.S. Army and was a member of the 13th Signal, 1st...

July 7, 2021

John Edward Jurasek passed away unexpectedly on July 7, 2021. He was born on October 2, 1960 to Nathalie (Reiland) and John Jurasek in Rockford. A graduate of West High School and Rock Valley College, John worked at an early age at First National Bank and as a chef at Rockford’s Feather Club before owning and operating his own business,...

July 6, 2021

Rodney J. Repka, age 83, passed away on Tuesday, July 6th, 2021. Rodney was born on February 3, 1938 in Rockford, Illinois, son to John Peter and Stella (Burba) Repka. Beloved husband to Carolyn Repka, as well as a loving father, grandfather and great-grandfather. Rodney had an incredible sense of humor, was easy going, kind, and was always willing to...

July 6, 2021

Elroy Joseph Hennes, 85, of Rockford, passed away on Wednesday, July 7, 2021 at home surrounded by his loving family. He was born on December 3, 1935, in Aurora, the son of Walter and Erma (Voga) Hennes. He married the love of his life, Sandra on March 10, 1958. Elroy was a member of the Rockford Congregation of Jehovah’s Witnesses....

July 5, 2021

July 4, 2021

Teresa G. Ealey, 48, of Rockford, passed away on Sunday, July 4, 2021. She was born on July 14, 1972, in Rockford, IL, the daughter of Norm and Mary (Humphrey) Ealey. Teresa graduated from Jefferson High School in 1990 and went on to get her Bachelor Degree in Business Administration at Rockford University in 1995. Teresa worked as a Manager...

July 3, 2021

Bernice A. Lawver, 84, of Cherry Valley, IL passed away on Saturday, July 3, 2021. She was born on May 25, 1937, in Rockford, IL, the daughter of Bernard and Celia (Brodeski) Krowczyk. Bernice is a 1955 graduate of West High School. She married Gene Lawver on April 22, 1990. Bernice was a member of St. Bridget Catholic Church since...

July 2, 2021

Charlotte Jo Bacino Burton, 76, of Rockford, peacefully passed away surrounded by her husband and Son on Friday, July 2, 2021. Charlotte was born in Rockford, IL on December 13, 1944, daughter of Charles and Virginia (Miles) Bacino. Charlotte attended Catholic school at St Edward. Her favorite study in school was History, which she held a passion for all her...