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Joan Ann Blanchard
November 3, 2025
Joan Ann Blanchard, age 85, of Cherry Valley, passed away on Monday, November 3, 2025.
Joan was born May 5, 1940, the daughter of William and Patricia (Hammond) Blanchard, in Muskegon, Michigan. She graduated from Rockford East High School, Class of 1958. Joan was married to Ralph Arendt for many years. She worked at Alpine Veterinary Clinic in Rockford as well as the Sarasota...
Fred N. Smith
November 3, 2025
Dr. Fred N. Smith celebrated his 100th birthday the day before he passed away peacefully in his home on November 3, 2025. Fred was an amazing and loving husband, father, grandfather, great grandfather, colleague, teacher, role model, and caring pediatrician for a generation of children. Fred was deeply loved, and he will be dearly missed and remembered.
Fred was born in...
John D. Lunnon
November 2, 2025
John Durward Lunnon, 81, of Rockford, IL, passed away peacefully on Sunday, November 2, 2025.
John was born on September 27, 1944, in Sibley, IA, the son of Jack and Ethel (Johannes) Lunnon. He graduated from Boylan High School, Class of 1963. In 1965, John was drafted and proudly served his country in the United States Army as an airplane mechanic.
John...
Gene O. Molzof
November 2, 2025
Gene Molzof, 77, passed away on November 2, 2025. Born on February 18, 1948, and lived in Preston, Wisconsin. Gene graduated from Fennimore High School in 1966. He moved to Illinois to work at Chrysler in1968 then married the love of his life, Irene Novinska on September 23, 1972. He was a loving father of 2 daughters; Paula and Carrie.
Gene...
Jacob "Jack" P. Mandala
November 2, 2025
Jacob “Jack” P. Mandala, a beloved son, brother, devoted father and grandfather, passed away on November 2, 2025, in his hometown of Rockford, Illinois at the age of 63. He was born as the first twin on November 29, 1961, shortly followed by his brother Joey, sons to Salvatore “Sam” and Nina (Juliano) Mandala. During his formative years, the bond...
Patricia A. Kane
November 1, 2025
Patricia "Pat" A. Kane, 89, of Rockford, passed away on November 1, 2025. She was born on November 7, 1935, in Baraboo, Wisconsin, the daughter of Llewellyn H. and Florence A. (Murray) Newell. She married the love of her life, George A. Kane on August 24, 1968 at St. Bernadette Catholic Church, who she met at a Dominic Catholic Singles...
Donald 'Don' E. Roloff
October 31, 2025
Donald Edward Roloff was born in Rockford to Ina Jean (Wilson Roloff) and Edward Norman Roloff on August 20, 1953. He died unexpectedly and suddenly at home on October 31, 2025. Donald is survived by his loving wife of 51 years, Denise (Timm) Roloff, his daughter Jennifer Roloff Welch, and his beautiful and precious grandchildren, Elyse (Ellie) Welch and Ryan...
Richard "Dick" C. Barton
October 31, 2025
Richard “Dick” C. Barton, passed away on Friday, October 31, 2025, in Rockford. He was born on November 2, 1929, to Charles and Dorothy (Zander) Barton, in Rockford.
Dick worked at Rockford (Screw) Products Corporation, retiring in 1993 after 45 years; he met Wendy Swanson there.
Dick and Wendy were married on June 21, 1986.
Dick loved to play cards, have a beer,...
Huriel Odums
October 30, 2025
Huriel Martin Odums (also affectionately known as PAPA), 75, of Chicago, Illinois, passed away on Thursday, October 30, 2025 in his home.
He made Milestone his home for the last 45 years. He lived at Milestone Elmwood Heights for a total of 29 years, and Milestone Old Golf Road Group Home for 16 years.
He attended Barbara Olson School of Hope for...
Karen K. Hoover
October 29, 2025
In Loving Memory of Karen Hoover, October 29, 2025
Karen Kay Hoover, beloved wife, mother, grandmother, daughter, sister, teacher, and friend, passed away on October 29, 2025, after a courageous battle with Alzheimer’s disease.
Born to John and Mary Schmitz, Karen grew up in a close-knit family that valued love, faith, and perseverance, principles she carried throughout her life. An educator at...
Kathleen "Kiki" Marske
October 28, 2025
Kathleen “Kiki’ Marske, 71, Loves Park, passed away peacefully in her home after a courageous 2-year battle with cancer on Tuesday, October 28, 2025, surrounded by her loving family. She was born April 6, 1954, in Rockford, the daughter of George and Marion (Davis) Ferrall. Kiki married Dan Marske in1996. Kiki spent many years as a successful commercial realtor in...
Andrew J. Collett
October 28, 2025
Andrew "AJ" J. Collett, 79, of Rockford, passed away on October 28, 2025, at OSF St. Anthony Medical Center. AJ was born on April 29, 1946, in Chicago, the son of Ernest and Irene (Madilinsky) Collett. He worked in maintenance at Motorola for 40 years. He was an avid Green Bay Packers fan and loved his setup of Model Trains....
Patricia "Pat" L. Lang
October 28, 2025
Patricia L. “Pat” (Hannah) Lang, 75, passed away on Tuesday, October 28, 2025, in Rockford, IL. The daughter of John and Agnes (Sughroue) Hannah. She was born on March 20, 1950, in Minneapolis, MN. She married David Lang on March 1, 1980, in Rockford, IL, where they remained married for 45 years.
Pat spent many years as a secretary where she...
Tobin V. Uhren
October 27, 2025
Tobin V. Uhren, 69, of Davis Junction, passed away peacefully on October 27, 2025, at home surrounded by family and loved ones.
Born on June 19, 1956, in Chicago, IL, to the late Victor and Genevieve Uhren, Tobin attended Ridgewood High School and completed his GED. Employed in the Automotive Recycling Industry as a "Junk Yard Dog" for the majority of...
Tobias D. Lindblade
October 26, 2025
Tobias “Toby” D. Lindblade, 84, of Rockford, IL, passed away at Lincolnshire Place on Sunday, October 26, 2025.
Toby was born August 18, 1941, in Rockford, IL to Sigfred H. and Pearl (Carlson) Lindblade. He graduated in 1960 from Rockford East High School and attended Orange Coast Community College. He was employed with Chrysler in Belvidere for 36 dedicated years.
Toby married...
Nora “Nonie” B. Olson
October 24, 2025
Nora B. “Nonie” Olson, 99, passed away peacefully in her home on Friday, October 24, 2025, surrounded by her loving family. She was born March 11, 1926, in West Palm Beach FL, the daughter of Clarence and Pearl (Nicholls) Hendee. Nonie married Herbert Olson in Beloit, WI on September 2, 1944. He passed away on January 16, 2006. She was...
Gloria Ann Benner
October 22, 2025
Gloria (Hernandez) Benner, 72, passed away unexpectedly on October 22, 2025, leaving her family and friends heartbroken.
Born on February 26, 1953, to Nicolasa and Ricardo Hernandez, Gloria grew up with a deep love for family, laughter, and life’s simple joys. At just 15 years old, she met the love of her life, Larry Benner, and the two were married in...
George J. Woelfel
October 21, 2025
George Jerome Woelfel, 96, of Platteville, WI, formerly from Rockford, IL, passed away on Tuesday, October 21, at Southwest Health Center. Born February 24, 1929, in Chicago, IL. The son of Frank and Victoria Woelfel. George married his true love, Mildred "Mickey" Woelfel, on November 16, 1957, in Chicago.
George embraced life to the fullest, and anyone who met him knew...
Frank J. Kukuczka
October 21, 2025
Frank J. Kukuczka, Rockford IL, formerly of East Dubuque, IL died October 21, 2025, after a courageous battle with mantle cell lymphoma. Memorial Mass will be held on November 3, 2025, at 11:00am at the Cathedral of St Raphael, Dubuque, Iowa. A visitation will be held prior to the service from 9:00 am until 11:00 a.m.
Frank was born July 26,...
Nellie E. Runne
October 20, 2025
Nellie E. Runne, 98, of Rockford, passed away on Monday, October 20, 2025.
Nellie was born in Pecatonica, IL, the daughter of Warren and Lois (Campbell) Kammerer. She graduated from Pecatonica High School. Nellie worked as a corporate secretary for Barber-Colman manufacturing company. She married Willis D. Runne on August 30, 1947, in Pecatonica. Nellie was a proud member of the...
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