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Elsa Gomez (Galindo)
August 15, 2021
Elsa Gomez (Galindo), 64, passed away August 15, 2021 in Bloomingdale, IL after a long battle with dementia. Elsa was born in Mexico on February 21, 1957 to Ernesto Gomez and Manuela (Rodriguez) Gomez. She had a lifelong strong Christian faith. Elsa immigrated to the United States when she was 18 years old, eventually becoming a United States citizen. She...
Larry A. Wehner
August 13, 2021
On Friday, August 13, 2021, Larry A. Wehner, beloved Uncle, passed away at the age of 78. He was born in Melrose Park Illinois June 4, 1943, to Charles and Bernice Wehner. He received his Bachelor of Arts from the School of the Art Institute of Chicago, Master of Arts and Master of Fine Arts degrees from Northern Illinois University...
Alyssa Anne Lorenzen
August 13, 2021
Alyssa Anne Lorenzen, 20, heartbreakingly passed away on August 13, 2021. She was born in Rockford, Illinois on January 23, 2001 daughter to Christopher Lorenzen and Katrina Kilcheski. Alyssa was extremely active with her life. She graduated from Jefferson High School in 2019, attended some college, worked as a pharmaceutical technician and was an entrepreneur selling things like candles, soaps,...
Eileen H. Stanley
August 11, 2021
Eileen H. Stanley, 75, of Rockford, passed away Wednesday, August 11, 2021. She was born July 23, 1946, in Rockford, IL, the daughter of Clarence and Helen (Zakrzewski) Einhorn. Eileen is a graduate of East High School. She worked as a machinist in the Rockford area. Eileen was a life- long catholic. She was a member of the Saint Peregrine...
Christopher "Chris" G. Carlson
August 11, 2021
Christopher “Chris” G. Carlson, 42, of Rockford, IL passed away Wednesday, August 11, 2021. He was born October 2, 1978 in Rockford, IL the son to Reverend Gregory and Marilyn (Wafford) Carlson. Chris attended Rockford Lutheran High School and Jefferson High School, graduating from Jefferson in 1997. He then went on to get a degree in broadcasting. Chris had an...
Robert "Bob" Elof Carlson
August 11, 2021
Robert Elof Carlson Our dad, “Sweet Old Bob”, (SOB), ‘closed up shop’ on 08/11/2021 at 98 years old. He was the child of Ruth (d. 1964) and Elof Carlson (d. 1984) and the brother to Florence Totten (d. 2005) and Dorothy Hurwitch (d. 1994). SOB was proud to be a life-long resident of Rockford and supported the community in ways...
Connie J. Stardy
August 10, 2021
Connie J. Stardy, 74, Belvidere, passed away on Tuesday, August 10, 2021, at Parkside Manor. She was born on May 29, 1947, in Woodstock, the daughter of Myron E. and Elizabeth A. (Fuller) Burman. Connie owned and operated “Connie’s Café” in Florida during the 90”s and after moving to Belvidere she worked at Grandma’s Restaurant in Belvidere for many years...
Mary Ann Verona
August 9, 2021
Mary Ann Verona, 85, passed away on August 9th in her home surrounded by family. She was born in Streator, IL on April 22, 1936 to Peter and Stella Butitta. She married Russ Verona on February 7, 1959 and they celebrated 47 years together. They had six children and successfully maintained two local businesses. Mary Ann’s joy in life came...
Yash-Reanna Bell-Young
August 9, 2021
Live, Love, Laugh was a motif very fitting of Yash-Reanna A Bell-Young (Yashi- New New). She lived her life to the fullest, loved her family and friends dearly and kept us all laughing with her witty humor. Her life, while short, left us all with fond memories of how generous and warm of a person she was. She was a...
Lyman W. Bassett
August 9, 2021
Lyman W. Bassett, 91, of Rockford, IL died at home on August 9, 2021. Born February 4, 1930 in Chicago, IL, the son of Henry and Gertrude Zietlow Bassett. Lyman served in the Illinois National Guard, and had a long career as a Payroll Accountant. He was a member of St. Bernadette Catholic Church, and served as the Treasurer for...
Lorraine White
August 8, 2021
Lorraine White, of Rockford, died at 9:18 a.m. Sunday, August 8, 2021 at St. Anne Center. Born October 26, 1937 in Sheboygan, WI, daughter of Anton and Julia Panluski. Married Richard White in Woodstock, IL on November 3,1972. Lorraine was very active with Holy Family Women’s Guild, serving 2 consecutive terms as Guild President. At the same time, she served...
Kathleen "Kathy" Frank
August 8, 2021
Kathleen “Kathy” Frank, 70, of Rockford, passed away on August 8, 2021 at Swedish American Hospital. She was born on June 9, 1951, the daughter of Charles and Betty Hayes. Kathy married the love of her life, Roger Frank on April 28, 1973 at Flora Community Church. Kathy worked for the Rockford School District as a librarian, administrative assistant to...
James F. Smith
August 8, 2021
James “Jim” Fredric Smith, (58) loving husband, dad, son, and brother passed away Sunday, August 8, 2021 in Rockford, Illinois. Jim was born January 12, 1963 to Fred and June (Wessman) Smith in Jamaica, Queens, New York. He attended Kings College, NY and LeTourneau University before moving to Rockford Illinois to work at Avemco Aviation Insurance in 1983. Jim married...
Patricia Hart
August 7, 2021
Patricia “Patty” Hart (Ryan) passed away according to her wishes surrounded by her family on August 7, 2021. Patty was born February 6, 1945 to William Joseph and Cecilia (Unger) Ryan in Beloit, Wisconsin. Patty grew up near Beloit Wisconsin the youngest of 6 children. After losing their father when Patty was just two years old, her brothers Tom, John...
Skylar J. Haury-Del Rio
August 5, 2021
Skylar Jace Haury-Del Rio, 13, of Rockford, IL passed away unexpectedly on August 5, 2021 at Lurie Children’s Hospital in Chicago, IL. He was born in Rockford, IL on October 2, 2007 to Daniel and Mersade Haury. Skylar went through so much in his life, beating every odd the doctors gave him when he was born. He was extremely proud...
John Owens
August 4, 2021
John Francis Owens, 86, passed away on August 4, 2021 at Amberwood Care Centre in Rockford. He was born on May 14, 1935, the son of Maurice and Fern (Francis) Owens. John married the love of his life, Anna Giovingo Zupancic on September 8, 1984 at St. Patrick Church in Rockford, IL. He attended St. Patrick Catholic School and graduated...
James "Jim" D. Saulsbury
August 3, 2021
James “Jim” D. Saulsbury, passed away peacefully August 3, 2021 surrounded by his loving family. Born April 4, 1933 in Glenwood, Missouri, one of 13 children to Ace and Bertha (Montgomery) Saulsbury. He proudly served his country in the United States Navy from 1952 – 1956. On February 13, 1960, he married Eleanor Ywanauskas in Rockford, IL. Jim enjoyed working...
John M. Hamaker
August 2, 2021
John M. Hamaker, 80 of Rockford, IL passed away Monday, August 2, 2021 surrounded by family. He was born December 16, 1940 in Rockford, IL the son of Morgan and Mabel (Herrmann) Hamaker. John attended St. Thomas Catholic High School class of 1958. He married the love of his life, Darlene Olszewski on May 25, 1963. John was a cool...
Patrick "Pat" James Campbell
August 2, 2021
Patrick James Campbell, 88 of Shirland, IL was called home August 2, 2021. He attended St. Peter’s School and was a 1950 graduate of West High School. Pat proudly served as a Corporal in the Korean War, and upon his return met and married his loving wife of 66 years, Margaret (Marne) Wixom of Janesville, WI. Pat volunteered for many...
Victor Hernandez
August 2, 2021
Victor Hernandez, 29, heartbreakingly passed away on August 2, 2021. Born in Elgin, Illinois on May 5, 1992 son to Francisco and Felicitas (Garcia) Hernandez. Victor attended Thomas Jefferson High School, and worked various jobs throughout his lifetime. His main hobbies included riding his beloved motorcycles and hanging out with friends and family. He will be survived by those who...
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