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Joseph M. Gile
May 22, 2021
Joseph Michael Gile, 67, passed away after a lengthy illness Saturday, May 22, 2021 at Serenity Hospice and Home in Oregon, IL. He was born November 29, 1953, in Rockford, IL, the son of Clifford C. Gile and Ruth M. (Christian) Gile. Joseph graduated from Rockford West High School, class of 1972. He was a member of Plumbers, Pipefitters, and...
Steven P. Knoll
May 21, 2021
Steven P. Knoll, 57, of Machesney Park, IL passed away Friday, May 21, 2021. He was born June 14, 1963 the son of Paul and Jacqueline Smith Knoll. Steve was a union Iron Worker with Local 498 for 24 years. He was a loving son, father, brother, and papa. Survived by his children, Danielle (Ryan) Knoll and Morgan (Jesse) Shaw;...
Richard "Rick" L. Seivert
May 19, 2021
Richard L. “Rick” Seivert, 62, of Rockford, passed away on Wednesday, May 19, 2021 at Holy Family Medical Center in Des Plaines, IL after a hard-fought battle with congestive heart failure and associated complications. Rick was born in El Monte, CA on October 7, 1958, son of Ray and Claire (Anderson) Seivert. He graduated from Boylan Catholic High School in...
Beverly J. Kelso
May 19, 2021
Beverly Jean Kelso, 81, of Rockford, Illinois passed away on May 19, 2021. She was born on January 18, 1940 to George and Gynell (Eggler) Henderson. Beverly’s father George passed away when she was young and her mom remarried Buford Gentry who helped raise her. She was a member of Holy Family Catholic Church for over 20 years, she helped...
Lloyd G. Haddad
May 19, 2021
Lloyd G. Haddad, 93, passed away surrounded by his loving family on May 19, 2021. He was born on January 27, 1928 in Rockford, Illinois son to Roger and Betty (Forzley) Haddad. Lloyd was a proud veteran, being in the Navy during World War II. Lloyd and Marilyn Bray wed on February 9 1952. He worked at Nehi Bottling Company...
Bradley "Brad" D. Denny
May 19, 2021
Bradley “Brad” D. Denny, 60, has passed away on May 19, 2021. He was born on September 3, 1960, in Rockford, Illinois, son to Glenn Denny and Eleanor Beach. Brad attended East High School and later wed Sandy “Shookie” Fuller in Galena, Illinois on September 8, 2001. He worked where he and Sandy met, Rockford Memorial Hospital, as a security...
Marjorie "Margie" Anne Schultz
May 18, 2021
Marjorie “Margie” Anne Schultz, 81, Loves Park, passed away Tuesday, May 18, 2021, in her home. She was born December 1, 1939, in Rockford, the daughter of Robert “Bob” E. and Cassie Smyth. She married Marvin Schultz on October 14, 1989. He passed away on April 12, 2020. Margie worked at Amcore Bank on 7th St. and then worked at...
Mary Jane Mac Murchy
May 17, 2021
Mary Jane Mac Murchy, 90, of Roscoe, IL, died at home Monday, May 17, 2021, surrounded by loved ones. She was born in Rockford, IL to Carl and Mary (Castrogiavani) Salamone. Mary Jane had a lifelong, strong Catholic faith. She was a Muldoon High School graduate and a member of the St. Mary’s Good Time Club. Mary Jane was a...
Mae V. Schumacher
May 16, 2021
Mae V. Schumacher, 96, of Rockford, IL passed away Sunday, May 16, 2021. She was born May 16, 1925 in Galena, IL the daughter of Edward and Lucille (Mougin) Stafford. Mae grew up on the Stafford Farm in Irish Hollow. The farm is where she met the love of her life, Carlyle Schumacher. They married in 1958 and later moved...
James "Jim" D. Aamodt
May 16, 2021
James David Aamodt On Sunday, May 16, 2021, the Rockford community and the world of tumbling, trampoline and gymnastics lost a loving father, coach, entrepreneur and acrobatic legend. Jim co-owned the Gymnastic Academy of Rockford with his wife, Lori Aamodt and was one of the most decorated tumbling coaches in US history. Jim is credited with coaching 18 world tumbling...
Carol Ann King
May 14, 2021
Carol Ann King, 80, of Rockford, IL, passed away peacefully surrounded by her family on May 14, 2021 after a courageous battle with cancer. She was born in Ottumwa, IA on November 9, 1940 to Leo and Marvel (Rank) Greiner. Carol was united in marriage to Terry King in Clear Creek, IA on October 14, 1967. Following marriage, they made...
Frederick T. Lenz
May 13, 2021
Frederick Lenz, 78, of Rockford, IL died at on May 13, 2021. Born February 11, 1943 in Rockford, IL, the son of Joe and Rena (Schmittus) Lenz. Frederick was a 1961 graduate of East High School in Rockford. Frederick worked many years as a painting sub-contractor. He was a long-time member of Holy Family Catholic Church and loved to participate...
Kathleen M. Marinelli
May 13, 2021
Kathleen M. Marinelli, 73, Byron, died peacefully in her home on Thursday, May 13, 2021. This vivacious, supportive woman was born on July 31, 1947 in Rockford, daughter of Neil and Phyllis Edwards Driscoll. She was a 1965 graduate of Boylan Central Catholic High School, where she met her husband, Gregg. While studying for her bachelor’s degree at Tampa University,...
Champa Thammarath
May 12, 2021
.Champa Thammarath, 80, Rockford, passed away Wednesday, May 12, 2021, in her home. She was born September 16, 1940, in Laos. Survived by her husband, Khamphanh Thammarath; her children, Bouasy Thammarath, Vanessa Nanthavongsa, Chansouk (Bob Luepkes) Thammarath, and Chanieng Cashion; her grandchildren, Sootjarit Kirinhakone, Steven, Jonathan and Anthony Nanthavongsa, Brandon Thammarath, Brianna Schuldt, Noelle, Giselle and Halston Cashion; her great-grandchild,...
Ida Mae Niesen
May 11, 2021
After a courageous 12 year stare down with Alzheimer’s disease, Ida Mae Niesen (1939 - 2021) joined the legions of saints and her Savior, Jesus Christ, on Tuesday, May 11th at home on hospice support with her daughter Christine. Ida Mae Niesen was predeceased by her parents, Alfred Joseph Niesen and Margaret Agnes Niesen; her sisters, Mary Louise Einerson, Margaret...
John R. Schmidt
May 10, 2021
John R. Schmidt, 67, of Belvidere, IL passed away Monday, May 10, 2021 in his home. He was born June 11, 1953 in Elgin, IL the son to Robert B. and Ruth (Wilkinson) Schmidt. John married Deborah Goddard (Oakes) on March 4, 2006. He worked for many years as a heavy equipment truck driver. John was a proud member of...
Henry M. Hollar
May 10, 2021
Henry (Hank) Hollar’s life journey began in Chenoa, IL on June 6, 1925. Hank found out at a young age, that he was adopted by Victor and LeVere (Haney) Hollar, who raised Hank in the Christian faith in Mt. Morris, IL on a small, 40-acre farm, where he grew up and graduated high school in 1943. He remarked that his...
Joyce L. Baisden
May 9, 2021
Visitation will be Sunday, May 16 form 10:00 - 11:00 a.m. 1860 S. Mulford Rd. Memorial Service to follow at 11:00 a.m. Reverend Dean Parker officiating. Masks and social distancing are required.
Henry J. Close
May 8, 2021
Henry James (Hank) Close. Born March 4, 1936 in Washington, D.C., Born to Eternal Life May 8, 2021 in Rockford, Illinois. Survived by his wife of more than 60 years, Mary (nee Dollahan); his children Cary (Steve) Biskupic, Claudia (Ky) Sadlon, Jim (Laura) Close, Anne Manning, Mike (Debbie) Close, Julie (Justin) Bain; his grandchildren Colin and Riley Sadlon, Rheny, Aedan,...
Michael "Mikey" R. Fannan
May 6, 2021
Michael “Mikey” R. Fannan, 54, of Pecatonica, Illinois passed away on May 6, 2021 after complications following a valiant and courageous battle with COVID19. He was born on March 22, 1967 in Rockford, Illinois to Robert and LeAnn (Lapp) Fannan. Mike lived his whole life in Pecatonica, Illinois where he graduated from Pecatonica High School in 1985. He went to...
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