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Thomas D. Fuller
June 22, 2025
Thomas “Tom” D. Fuller, 68, of Rockford, passed away on Sunday, June 22, 2025, in Rockford. On May 15, 1957, he was born in Libertyville, IL, the son of Arthur and Ruth (Becker) Fuller. He married his wife of 21 years, Donna M. (Larson) Fuller, on July 19th, 2003, in Rockton, IL.
He dedicated an impressive 35 years of his life...
Mary Lou Sensor
June 19, 2025
Mary Lou Sensor, 90, passed away on June 19, 2025, in Rockford, Illinois. She was born on August 20, 1934, in Stilwell Oklahoma, daughter to Walter and Mary Reed. Her journey through life included two profound and loving marriages. Mary Lou shared 29 joyful years with her beloved husband, Andrew Stevenson, who passed away in August 1983. Mary’s professional journey...
Mary Ann Rosandich
June 16, 2025
Mary Ann Rosandich, 82, of Rockford, passed away peacefully on Monday, June 16, 2025. Born in Kennan, WI on September 21, 1942, to Joseph and Frances (Huven) Gehring. She married Robert “Bob” Rosandich in Catawba, WI on July 8, 1961. They were together 62 years until his passing in 2023. She worked as an accountant in the area for many...
Kathryn "Kathy" L. Fane
June 14, 2025
Kathryn (Jensen) Fane of Rockford, passed away on June 14, 2025.
Kathy was born in Elgin, Illinois on September 18, 1951 to Pearl and Albert Jensen. During her grade school and high school years, Kathy was very involved in the First Congregational Church of Huntley and various choir, band and music activities with school, as well as 4-H. She graduated from...
Frederick W. Keesy
June 13, 2025
Frederick W. Keesy, 71, of Rockford, passed away on Friday, June 13, 2025, in Rockford. He was born on February 27, 1954, in Moline IL, the son of Boyd and Violet (Leuthold) Keesy. Fred earned Bachelor of Science degrees in English (diploma in education) and Journalism from the University of Colorado in Boulder and was awarded top honors as the...
Joan Lillian Mohrmann
June 13, 2025
Joan “Jo” Lillian Mohrmann, 95, of Rockford, passed away peacefully in her home on June 13, 2025. She was born on February 14, 1930, in Rockford, Illinois, to Ruth (Nelson) Anderson Larson and Clarence Larson. She grew up in Rockford and graduated from East High School in 1947 and Swedish American School of Nursing in 1951. She received a Bachelor...
David E. Link
June 11, 2025
David Earl Link, 78, of Janesville, Wisconsin, passed way from natural causes on Wednesday, June 11, 2025. A Vietnam veteran and proud Wisconsinite, David was known for his deep love of family, fierce competitive spirit, and lifelong devotion to the Packers, Badgers, Brewers, and Bucks. David happily spent his winters in Naples, Florida and summers in Rockford, Illinois.
He was the...
Dr. William Cox
June 10, 2025
William David Cox, M.D., 88, of Pecatonica, Illinois, passed away peacefully during the evening of June 10, 2025.
Bill, as he was known to family and friends, was born in River Forest, Illinois on February 18, 1937 to Mary Helen (McCracken) and Edward Cox. He was the second of seven children. He attended St. Luke Parish School and Fenwick High School....
Charles R. O'Keefe
June 6, 2025
Charles Richard O’Keefe, Sr. (“Dick”) passed away June 6, 2025, at the youthful age of 95. Dick lived a full and enriching life. He was a kind, gentle, funny, and good-hearted man, husband and father. He always treated others with respect and generosity.
Dick was one of seven children born to Frank and Myrtle O’Keefe. Dick and his wife, Carolyn, had...
John F. Miller
June 4, 2025
John F. Miller, 78, of Rockford, passed away at home on Wednesday, June 4, 2025. He was born in Princeton, IL, on February 1st of 1947 to Harris and Kathryn (Castle) Miller. He was a 1965 graduate of Stillman Valley High School where he excelled in Football receiving coaches’ awards of All Conference Tackle and MVP in his Senior year....
Donald "Don" DiGiovanni
June 3, 2025
With heavy hearts and profound gratitude for a life well lived, we announce the passing of Don DiGiovanni. He was a devoted husband, father, grandfather, brother, and friend to many. Don left us peacefully on June 3, 2025, surrounded by his family.
Born on February 2, 1945, to Vito and Bernice (Twordzlo) DiGiovanni, Don grew up in Rockford and had a...
Leon R. Morford
June 1, 2025
Leon Ray Morford, age 83, of Rockford, died on Sunday, June 1, 2025.
He was born in Hugoton, Kansas on January 15, 1942. Leon played football in high school and excelled at numerous sports. He even completed several triathlons. Immediately following high school, Leon went on to proudly serve his country in the United States Navy. After retiring from the Navy,...
Wayne K. Thoren
June 1, 2025
Wayne K. Thoren, 92, passed away in Rockford, Illinois on Sunday, June 1, 2025. He was born on August 19, 1932, in Chicago, Illinois son of Melville and Esther (Stoltz) Thoren. A 1950 alumnus of Austin High School, Wayne went on to join the U.S. Navy during the Korean War before he embarked on a path of higher education that...
John W. Gabel Sr.
June 1, 2025
John W. “Jack” Gabel Sr., 74, a Vietnam veteran of Rockford, passed away on Sunday, June 1, 2025, at the Illinois Veterans Home in Quincy, IL. He was born on November 22, 1950, in Rockford, the son of Wayne and Elizabeth (Cropp) Gabel. He married Linda S. (Neblock) Gabel on November 6, 1987, in Reno, Nevada where they remained married...
Carol J. Parr
May 31, 2025
Carol J. Parr 1945-2025
Carol J. Parr, 80, Rockford, passed away Saturday, May 31, 2025.
She was born April 1, 1945 in Rockford, Illinois, the daughter of Leslie Mansfield Burgett and Lillian Francis (Hancock) Burgett. She was a proud graduate of Auburn High School, Class of 1963, where she met Tom Parr, her husband of 54 years. Carol married Tom Parr in...
Fran Salivar
May 30, 2025
Fran (Wilson) Salivar passed away May 30, 2025 after a brief illness. Second daughter of Edward and Mary Rose (Haggard) Wilson, Fran married James C. Salivar (Jim) on August 16, 1980 in Brook Road Methodist Church in Rockford. Fran loved most genres of music, and she was an avid reader. She also loved helping others by making floral arrangements for...
Annette A. Nowicki
May 30, 2025
Annette A. Nowicki, affectionately known as “Toni,” was born on February 24, 1947, in Rockford, Illinois, the eldest daughter of Jasper and Mary (Roccaforte) Giacone. She passed away peacefully at home on May 30, 2025, surrounded by her beloved family, leaving a legacy of love, kindness, and commitment to those she touched throughout her life. Toni married the love of...
Malia M. Hennessy
May 30, 2025
Malia M. Hennessy, a beloved teacher and cherished member of her community, passed away on May 30, 2025, at the age of 83, in Rockford, Illinois. Born on January 25, 1942, Trinidad, British West Indies. Malia dedicated her life to education after earning her Masters degree in Education from Lewis University. She worked as a teacher for District 64 in...
James R. Hedlund, Sr.
May 28, 2025
James ("Jim") R. Hedlund Sr., 86, passed away on Wednesday, May 28, 2025, in Lady Lake, Florida. He was born June 29, 1938, in Rockford, Illinois to Milton and Maybelle (Pearson) Hedlund. Jim married the love of his life, Madeline "Lynn" C. Frank, on November 13, 1965, in McHenry, Illinois, and they were married for over 50 years before her...
P. Joan Boettcher
May 28, 2025
P. Joan Boettcher, age 95, passed peacefully to her Heavenly home on Wednesday, May 28, 2025 at Fairhaven Christian Retirement Center, Rockford, Illinois. Born on July 17, 1929, in Princeton, Illinois to Norman H. and Portia C. (Pease) Weeks, Joan grew up in the small community of Bureau Junction. She attended schools in Bureau and Princeton and in 1945, she...
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