April 9, 2021

Dennis “Denny” J. Greenberg, 67, Rockford, passed away at home on Friday, April 9, 2021, from complications due to Parkinson’s. He managed his illness with strength, never complaining, always managing to smile, especially when surrounded by family. He was born June 2, 1953, in Rockford, the son of Ralph and Adaline (Ryan) Greenberg. Denny was a graduate of Boylan Catholic...

April 7, 2021

Irene B. Northrup, 92, of Rockford, IL passed away peacefully at Cherryvale Place Wednesday, April 7, 2021. She was born May 20, 1928 the daughter to Donald J. and Eleanor (Scattergood) Smith. Irene married the love of her life, James M. Northrup on September 29, 1951. Irene was a registered nurse and worked, as well as taught, at Swedish American...

April 7, 2021

Terry Charles Pitkus of Rockford, IL was called to eternal life on April 7, 2021 at OSF St. Anthony Medical Center after a courageous battle with diabetes, Parkinson’s and heart disease. The son of Roy A. and D. Jeanne (Miners) Pitkus, he was born on April 24, 1940 in Rockford, IL. He graduated from Harlem High School in 1958, where...

April 2, 2021

Forrest “Mandy” L. Ditto, 79, passed away April 2, 2021. He was born on June 18, 1941 son to Phillip and Nellie (DeArmon) Ditto. He married the love of his life, Karin Last on February 13, 1960 in Rockford, Illinois and together had three children. Forrest was a very funny man, he loved jokes and liked to do word searches...

April 2, 2021

Phoebe “Penny” Jenny Kurzrock, 86, Rockford, passed away peacefully Friday, April 2, 2021, in her home. A soprano vocalist, Phoebe studied opera and choral music. She ministered in music as choir director, developed and performed musical community programs, wrote music, was a vocal instructor and piano teacher in Buffalo, New York, Indianapolis, Indiana, and Rockford. She also taught music for...

April 2, 2021

Justin Lamar Deshawn Pickett, 30, of Rockford, Illinois passed away unexpectedly on April 2, 2021. Justin was born in Rockford, IL on May 28, 1990, son of Brian and Margaret (Whitfield) Pickett. He graduated from Jefferson High School in 2009. He enjoyed spending time with his kid’s and teaching them new things and watching them grow, it gave him so...

April 1, 2021

Rozella Mae Carey, of Rockford, passed away on April 1, 2021 at Cherryvale place Assisted Living Center. Rose was born in Morrisonville, IL on November 15, 1926 to Dorian and Edna (Pearson) Cushman. Rose married Richard Carey on December 8, 1943 in Reno, Nevada. Dick passed away in 1982. Rose worked at the Post Office where she retired in 1992....

March 31, 2021

Richard “Dick” A. Anderson, 84, of Rockford, IL passed away Wednesday, March 31, 2021 at OSF Hospital. He was born March 31, 1937, the son of Raymond and Anna (Swenson) Anderson. Richard worked as a machinist for many years retiring from Dial. Richard married Rosene Didier-Hoskins on February 15, 2003. He was a longtime member of Bethlehem Lutheran Church, and...

March 31, 2021

Alfred E. “Al” Ashbridge Jr., 87, of Rockford, passed away on Wednesday, March 31, 2021. Al was born in Atlantic City, NJ on October 13, 1933, son of Alfred E. Ashbridge Sr. and Agnes Troy. He married Gloria T. Antonietti on May 27, 1961 at Our Lady of the Holy Souls Catholic Church in Philadelphia, PA. Al was employed with...

March 31, 2021

Harry “Jack” J. Pillmore, 79, passed away on March 31, 2021. He was born on November 19, 1941 in Fort Wayne, Indiana son to Harold and Elizabeth (Yarnelle) Pillmore. He met Gloria Shafer at the University of Iowa, and they wed in the family home off the river on March 21, 1964. Jack was a people person, he proudly owned...

March 30, 2021

Mary Jean Gibson, 94, of Rockford, IL, passed away on March 30, 2021 at Wesley Willows. She is the daughter of Charles and Margaret (Tucker) Bartholomew. She married the love of her life, Harold Gibson in Rockford, Illinois, they share 65 years of marriage. Mary was a member of Aldersgate Methodist Church. She enjoyed playing cards, and spending time with...

March 29, 2021

March 29, 2021

Charles Luther Spray, 78, of Rockford passed away March 29, 2021, after a short illness. Charles was born in Biggers, Arkansas, on November 18, 1942, son of Luther and Beatrice Spray. Charles and his family moved to Rockford when he was a child. Charles married the love of his life, Patsy (Hollaway) Spray, on January 27, 1962. Charles was a...

March 27, 2021

Bradley J. Denniston, 56, of Rockford, passed away on Saturday, March 27, 2021 in his home. Brad was born in Rockford on June 15, 1964, son of Robert and Anne (Buford) Denniston. He graduated from West High School, Class of 1982. Brad was a proud member of the Phantom Regiment Drum and Bugle Corps of Rockford, IL and the Concord...

March 24, 2021

Michael Dean Rossi, 66, passed away on March 24, 2021 at his home. He was born in Norton, Virginia on November 20, 1954, the son of Nick and Nora (Roberts) Rossi. He married Pam Perrone at St. Anthony’s Church in Rockford, IL, they shared 45 years of marriage together. He retired from Warner Brake & Electric where he worked as...

March 23, 2021

Edward F. “Ed” Allen, 72, of Rockford, passed away on Tuesday, March 23, 2021. Ed was born in Mineola, NY on July 28, 1948, son of Edward and Dorothy (Harte) Allen. He graduated from Chaminade High School, Class of 1966. Ed received his Bachelor’s Degree from Concordia University and also attended Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute. He was employed with Grumman Aerospace...

March 23, 2021

Edward C. Paasch, 89, of Rockford, IL passed away on March 23, 2021. He was born in Dwight, IL, on August 21, 1931 to Edward and Marie (Gram) Paasch. Edward joined the US Navy and proudly served his country. He married the love of his life, Margot, in 1956. Edward graduate with a Bachelor’s degree at the University of Illinois...

March 22, 2021

George E. Mathis, 79, of Rockford, IL passed away after a long battle with Parkinson’s disease on March 22, 2021. He was born on May 1, 1941 in Winona, MN to George and Alvina (Fahrendholz) Mathis. George met the love of his life, Doris, through a blind date in 1960. They married on May 4, 1963 in Winona, MN. He...

March 21, 2021

John Nash, 75, passed away on March 21, 2021 surrounded by family, after a long illness. Born in Rochelle, Illinois on January 16, 1946 to Curtis and Henrietta (Smith) Nash. John graduated from Boylan High School in 1964. After graduation, he joined the Air Force where he excelled in his technology courses. In September 1967, he deployed to Vietnam for...

March 19, 2021

Barbara “Barb” Ann Glovier, 78, passed away surrounded by her loving family on March 19, 2021. Born on August 11, 1942 in Dante, Virginia daughter to Countis and Maude (Sproles) Worley. She went on to marry the love of her life, William “Boyd” Glovier, in March 28, 1961 in their home in Virginia. They moved to Rockford for Boyd’s work...