June 2, 2021

Lona Wilson, age 55, of Rockford, passed away at PA Peterson. She was born on June 4, 1965, the daughter of Judy Ptacek and Donald Wilson. Lona loved unicorns, Mickey Mouse and animals. She enjoyed car rides, rides on her scooter, playing poker, crocheting and eating sundaes from McDonalds. She is survived by her sister, Teresa Underhill, brother, Gary (Cally)...

June 2, 2021

Michael J. Janzak, 24, passed away suddenly due to a motorcycle accident on June 2, 2021. He was born January 5, 1997, in Rockford, Illinois raised by Aleksy and Wanda Kubisiewicz, Michael graduated from Guilford High School in 2015. He worked his way from management at Mc Donalds to working as a CNC/floor supervisor at World Class Tool and Machine....

June 2, 2021

Mai B. Nguyen, 72, of Rockford, passed away on June 2, 2021 at Swedish American Hospital. She was born September 25, 1948 in Vietnam, the daughter of Tau Thanh Phan & Thanh Thi Tran. She married Sanh Nguyen in Vietnam on November 24, 1972. They moved to the United States in 1987. She was a member of St. Edward’s Church....

June 2, 2021

Pamela Sue Ripplinger of Belvidere, IL departed this earthly life June 2, 2021 at Swedish American Hospital in Rockford, IL, with her children by her side. Born January 13, 1949 in Litchfield, IL, daughter of George & Arlene (Beyer) Robertson. Married Frank “Dusty” Ripplinger on June 20, 1970, in Belvidere. Graduated from Belvidere High School class of 1967 where she...

June 1, 2021

Wesley Dale Roswold, 86 of Elgin, passed away on June 1, 2021. He was born on September 3, 1934 in Morris, Illinois, the son of Thomas and Edith (Tesdale) Roswold. He married his “one and only,” Joyce Irene Lancaster on November 6, 1953. Wesley was a mechanical engineer and retired from Indak Manufacturing. He held several patents and loved his...

June 1, 2021

Tammy Marie Gnutek, 56, passed away on June 1, 2021. Born on November 12, 1964 in Elgin, Illinois daughter to George Strombach and Paulette Adams. Tammy grew up to become a fun and beloved daughter, mother, grandmother, sister, aunt and friend. She enjoyed spending time with people and family; whether that be showing off her skill of winning Rummy and...

May 31, 2021

Reginald C. Ring, 79, Rockford, died unexpectedly on Monday, May 31, 2021 in OSF St. Anthony Medical Center. Born October 1, 1941 in Rockford, son of Warren and Della Paulikitis Ring. Graduated from West High School in 1959 and was a veteran of the U.S. Army. Following his discharge from active duty he retired as a Lieutenant Colonel from the...

May 31, 2021

Barbara Kay Whitlock, 83, of Cherry Valley, passed away peacefully on May 31, 2021, at her home with her family by her side. Barbara was born on August 4, 1937 in Rock Falls, IL the daughter Elmer and Lucielle McNinch. She married the love of her life, James Whitlock on October 26, 1956 in Rock Falls, IL, they shared 65...

May 30, 2021

Megan Gail (Berger) Trilk, 56 Meg passed peacefully on Sunday, May 30, 2021 in Rockford, Illinois. She was surrounded by her husband and children at the time of her passing. She was an unfortunate and undeserving victim of the Covid pandemic. Funeral Mass will be held at 10:30 a.m. on Thursday, June 3, 2021 at Holy Family Catholic Church, 4401...

May 29, 2021

Benjamin M. C. Pehler, 34, passed away on Saturday, May 29, 2021. Also known as “Benjie” “Ben” and “Bambi” by his family and friends. Ben was born in Hanau, Hessen, Germany on March 13, 1987, son of Matthew and Heike (Bastian) Pehler. He grew up in Germany until age 5 when his family came to the U.S. in 1992. Ben...

May 29, 2021

May 29, 2021

Lloyd Marcus Kissick was two months and a week short of his 104th birthday when he was welcomed to God’s private world on May 29, 2021. 103 years young was a long time in establishing God’s grace. He died peacefully in his own bed in his own house that he built here in Rockford, Illinois back in 1955. Lloyd was...

May 29, 2021

Eugene “Gene” Edward Hoglund, 84, lifelong resident of Rockford, passed away unexpectedly on Saturday, May 29, 2021. He was born May 6, 1937, the son of Erik and Ragna (Waarvik) Hoglund. Gene was a graduate of Rockford East High School. He married Lois Beckman on April 20, 1957. She passed away March 17, 2008. He then married Beth Lynn Anderson...

May 29, 2021

Roland Charles Harkleroad, 71, Machesney Park, passed away Saturday, May 29, 2021, at OSF St. Anthony Medical Center. He was born January 31, 1950, in Oakland, CA, the son of R.C. and Ann (Wren) Harkleroad. Roland was a graduate of Randolph-Henry High School in Virginia, class of 1968. He joined the Navy in 1969. While he was in the Navy,...

May 29, 2021

Joayne J. Conroy, 90, of Rockford, IL, died Saturday, May 29, 2021. She was born on July 1, 1930 in Los Angeles, CA to James Richard and Bertha (Parisek) Conroy. Joayne earned a Bachelor of Science at UCLA, and began a career as a School Teacher in the Los Angeles Unified School District for nearly 40 years where she held...

May 27, 2021

Vernon H. Brenden, 63, of Cherry Valley, IL, passed away on May 27, 2021. Vernon was born in Eau Claire, WI, on September 12, 1957; son of Irving and Grace (Sivertson) Brenden. He graduated from Elk Mound High School in 1975 and then went on to get his Bachelor Degree in Computer Science at Northern Illinois University. Vernon married Arlene...

May 26, 2021

On Wednesday, May 26, 2021, Susan K. Pippel, passed away at age 72 after a lengthy illness. She was lovingly surrounded by her extended family. Susan was born on August 18, 1948 in Rockford, Illinois to Thomas and Viola Williams. She attended grade school at St. Edwards, and graduated from Muldoon Catholic High School in 1966. On April 4, 1974,...

May 24, 2021

Ralph Edward “Bud” Rowe, 89, passed away Monday, May 24, 2021, at Serenity Hospice and Home in Oregon, IL. He was born December 18, 1931, in Rockford, IL, the son of Ralph and Mary Ita (Markham) Rowe. Graduated West High School. Ralph is a decorated Marine Corps veteran who served during the Korean War and was one of the Chosin...

May 24, 2021

Ronald “Ron” F. Degenhardt, 70, loving husband, father, “Bapa” and friend passed away unexpectedly of cardiac arrest on May 24, 2021. Born on June 13, 1950 in Marshfield, Wisconsin, son to Henry and Lavern (Ryan) Degenhardt and later raised by his foster parents, Ray and Frieda Stamm. Ron went on to graduate from Alma Center High School in 1969. After...

May 23, 2021

Berneice Severine, 98, Rockford, passed away peacefully Sunday, May 23, 2021, in her home surrounded by her loving family. She was born March 11, 1923, in Richland Center, WI, the daughter of Earl and Willa (Essex) Johnson. Berneice married Myron “Mike” Patch on September 29, 1941. He passed away May 20, 1957. She then married Gustav Severine on May 28,...