March 24, 2022

Beverly C. Johannes, 88, of Rockford, IL passed away on Thursday, March 24, 2022. She was born in Rockford, IL on August 12, 1933, daughter of Raymond and Mildred (LaVan) Lundstrom. Beverly married Norman W. Johannes on August 6, 1960 in Winnebago. She was a longtime member of Christ United Methodist Church of Rockford. Beverly enjoyed doing needle point, gardening...

March 23, 2022

Ronald J. Resac, 76, passed away in Rockford, IL on March 23, 2022. Born in Fort Wayne, Indiana on October 25, 1945 son to Carl and Mildred (Meade) Resac. Growing up, Ron learned to work with his hands and problem solve while helping his father on construction sites and working on cars with his brothers. He was extremely proud of...

March 23, 2022

Judith “Judy” G. Fink, 81, of Durand, passed away on Wednesday, March 23, 2022 at Javon Bea Hospital. She was born April 19, 1940, in Elmhurst, Illinois, the daughter of Francis DeVeirman and Elizabeth Hurlbut. She is a graduate of York High School, class of 1958. She met her life long companion, Gordan Yates in 1986, in Rockford. She worked...

March 21, 2022

Ronald Lee Lindsey, 78, passed away in Rockford, Illinois on March 21, 2022. Born in Peoria, Illinois on January 9, 1944 son to Glenn and Vernetta (Mcknown) Lindsey. Ron, his mother and brother Glenn moved to Machesney Park after his father passed away when Ron was very young. He attended Harlem Middle School. Not long after, he began to work...

March 21, 2022

Cris Casey Snyder “CMFS”, 57, of Rockford, passed away Monday, March 21st 2022. Cris was born May 14, 1964, in New Orleans, Louisiana, the son of Robert and Suzanne (Warr) Schafman. Cris worked as a Plasterer for 25 plus years. Cris enjoyed fishing, watching the Green Bay Packers play, spending time with his long time partner who was also is...

March 21, 2022

Barbara L. “Barb” (Doty) Olsen, 66, passed away on Monday, March 21, 2022 with her daughters by her side. She was born June 12, 1955 in Rockford, IL, the daughter of Robert L. and Mary J. (Lietz) Doty. She was a graduate of Pecatonica High School and Northern Illinois University (bachelors and masters). She worked as an English teacher at...

March 19, 2022

Donald B. Ewaldz, 88, of Rockford, passed away March 19, 2022, in his home, surrounded by his loving family. Born November 4, 1933, in Rockford, the son of Harold E. & Carolyn “Pat” (DeCamp) Ewaldz. He graduated from West High School, class of 1951. Donald enlisted in the U.S. Air Force. He earned his master’s degree from Rockford University. He...

March 19, 2022

Radames Colon Laboy, 78, of Cherry Valley, passed away on March 19, 2022, with his wife, Linda Laboy, by his side, holding his hand. Born on November 22, 1943, in Maunabo, Puerto Rico to Rafael Colon and Francesca Laboy. Radames married Linda in Belvidere on August 12, 1980. Radames worked as a millwright at Chrysler for 35 years. After being...

March 19, 2022

On Saturday, March 19, 2022, Ruth A. Potter passed away peacefully at Fairhaven Christian Retirement Center with her family by her side. Ruth was born in Morrison, IL on September 11, 1927 to Simon and Jennie (Balk) Zuidema.  She grew up on a farm with her four sisters and six brothers.  Ruth lost her father at a young age which...

March 18, 2022

March 18, 2022

Nicole Alexandria Pruka, a brave 15 year old Rockford resident, died on Friday, March 18, 2022 in American Family Children’s Hospital, Madison WI. Born May 24, 2006 in Rockford, daughter of Craig and Kelly Patterson Pruka. She was a sophomore at Christian Life High School. Nicole was very creative in music and the arts - self taught guitar, piano, ukulele,...

March 17, 2022

Stephen “Steve” Paul Symes, 84, Belvidere, passed away Thursday, March 17, 2022 in his yard from a sudden cardiac event. He was born September 3, 1937, in Owatonna, Minnesota, the son of Paul and Ruth (Lerberg) Symes. Steve grew up in Northfield, Minnesota and graduated from St. Olaf College with a Bachelor’s degree in Economics. He married Suzette “Sue” Fivaz...

March 17, 2022

Barbara M. Newman, 89, of Rockford, IL passed away on Wednesday, March 17, 2022. She was a recent resident of Ascension Living Cor Mariae Village, then of St. Anne Place in Rockford. Born July 16th, 1932, in Rockford, the daughter of Greene and Lorene (Fields) Newman. Member of the Cathedral of Saint Peter. Member of Cathedral Chorale and Rockford Diocesan...

March 16, 2022

Anna Marie Wise, 49, of Pecatonica, passed away March 16, 2022, in her home surrounded by her loving family. Born August 6, 1972, in Rockford, the daughter of William & Shirley (Hines) Scharr. She graduated from Winnebago High School, class of 1991. Married James M. Wise on June 22, 1996. Anna lovingly cared for numerous children in her role as...

March 16, 2022

Jorge E. Carrion, 88, passed away peacefully, surrounded by his loving family, on March 16, 2022. Born in Castilla, Peru, South America, on August 9, 1933, Jorge was the son of Manuel and Mercedes (Ibarburo) Carrion and spent his childhood years living in northern Peru. In August 1963, at the local service station, he took notice of a beautiful girl,...

March 15, 2022

Arturo “Chuga” Cortinas Sr. passed away on March 15, 2022 at the age of 74, at his home, after battling cancer showing his courage with his head high, surrounded by loved ones who will continue to honor his legacy by living their lives to the fullest. He showed us that we should never give up and to fight until the...

March 14, 2022

John Arnold “Arny” Wallden, 93, of Rockford, went home to be with his Lord at 7:57 a.m. Monday, March 14, 2022. Arny was born on June 20, 1928, in Rockford to John and Elizabeth Wallden. He graduated from East High School in 1946 and served as a Second Lieutenant in the U.S. Army before marrying Mary Lou Carter on December...

March 14, 2022

Richard (Dick) C. Morris, 85, of Rockford, IL passed away on Monday, March 14, 2022. He was born January 5, 1937, in Janesville, WI, the first son of Lucille and Carl Morris. The family moved to Rockford when Dick was young and he has called Rockford home ever since. Dick adored his wife Ann (Mattison); they married in August 1964....

March 14, 2022

Ronald A. Ortberg, 91, of Rockford, IL passed away on Monday, March 14, 2022, in the home he built in 1954, with his sons by his side. He was born January 25, 1931 in Rockford, IL the second son to Albin and Florence Ortberg. Ron married Darlene (Bruell), the love of his life, on December 5, 1953 in Rochelle, IL....

March 14, 2022

Lisa Lynn Leahr, 54, of Winnebago, passed away at home on Monday, March 14, 2022, with a loving family at her side. Lisa was born in Rockford on July 25, 1967, the daughter of Charles “Chuck” and Teena (Falconer) Newburg. She graduated from Boylan Catholic High School, Class of 1985. Lisa then went on to earn her Bachelor’s Degree in...