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Larry D. Hart
Mar 21, 2025
Larry Donald Hart, 78, of Rockford, passed away on March 21, 2025, at UW Hospital in Madison, Wisconsin. He was born on December 29, 1946, in Rockford, the son of Donald and Dorothy (Hoffman) Hart. Larry grew up on a farm and found his passion for International Harvester Tractors. He attended Belvidere High School. He married his true love, Valerie...
Mary A. Handlogten
Mar 20, 2025
Mary Ann Handlogten, age 89, passed away peacefully on Thursday, March 20, 2025, surrounded by her loving family. Although she will be dearly missed, her family is rejoicing that she has been welcomed home into the loving arms of Jesus.
Mary was born in Marshalltown, Iowa on August 31, 1935, the daughter of Henry John and Fannie (deNeui) Kannegieter. She attended...
Jeanette M. Van Den Broeke
Mar 20, 2025
Jeanette M. Van Den Broeke, 94, passed away on Thursday, March 20, 2025, at Independence Village in Rockford, Illinois. She was born on July 16, 1930, in Owatonna, Minnesota, daughter to Howard Arthur and Minna Augusta (Krampitz) Stickley. She went on to marry E. Donald Van Den Broeke in Owatonna on November 29, 1952. Shortly after they moved to Freeport...
Khamla Thammavong
Mar 19, 2025
Khamla Thammavong, 70, of Rockford, passed away at home on March 19, 2025, with family by her side. Born in Laos on October 5, 1954, to Hoinpanya and Pomkhamthin. She married Sam Thammavong in Laos in 1972 and they shared five children together. Family was very important to her and her favorite thing to do was spend time with her...
Elaine M. Pfluger
Mar 19, 2025
Elaine Mary Pfluger died peacefully in her sleep after saying the “Hail Mary” one last time with family by her side. She was the first of 5 children born to Albert and Nell Labunski. Growing up, Elaine loved playing with her friends, enjoyed family dinners at Grandma’s house and spending at time at the family bakery. Elaine was always...
Erlinda D. Wilson
Mar 17, 2025
Erlinda D. Wilson, 82, of Roscoe, passed away on March 17, 2025, surrounded by her family. She was born in Tondo, Manila, Philippines, the daughter of Pedro and Carmen Duallo. Erlinda came to the United States in 1969 and obtained her citizenship in 1974. She enjoyed playing cards with friends, gambling, poker, and bingo. In her younger years, she enjoyed...
Raquel Zickert
Mar 16, 2025
Raquel (Munoz) Zickert, 93, of Rockford, passed away on Sunday, March 16, 2025. She was born on August 22, 1931, in Beloit, Wisconsin, the daughter of Thomas and Gila (Lopez) Munoz. She married the love of her life, Paul E. Zickert, in June of 1957 and spent over 60 years with him until his passing in October of 2018. She...
Larry D. Newman
Mar 13, 2025
Larry Newman, 77, Rockford, passed away on Thursday, March 13, 2025. He was born December 19, 1947 in Lincoln, IL, the son of Robert and Madge. Larry married Deborah Newman in Chicago on October 19, 1974. He was a graduate of Illinois State University. Moving to Rockford and starting his family, he attended St. Bridget Catholic Church where his sons...
Frank DeVivo
Mar 12, 2025
Frank DeVivo, 50, of Belvidere, IL passed away March 12, 2025 after a courageous battle with glioblastoma. Frank was born April 27, 1974, the son of Antonio and Tecla DeVivo. Frank attended Guilford High School, graduating in 1992. He married the love of his life, Daniella Savaiano, on September 20, 2008. Frank worked for the Winnebago County Sheriff Department as...
Catherine E. Reeverts
Mar 10, 2025
Catherine (McKee) Reeverts passed away peacefully at her Rockford residence on March 10, 2025, at the age of 83. She was born on July 15, 1941, daughter to Theodore and Mary McKee. She graduated from St. Mary’s academy in Leonardtown, Maryland in 1959. After moving to northern Illinois, she graduated in 1972 from Rockford College. Catherine dedicated her life to...
Valerie L. Gunderson
Mar 9, 2025
Valerie L. Gunderson, 75, of Roscoe, passed away with her family by her side on Sunday, March 9, 2025. She was born in Rockford, Illinois, on March 21, 1949, to Harold and Maxine (Percival) Brace. Much like her red hair, Valerie had a fiery personality. A devoted mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother, she made sure to travel to spend time with...
David W. McCollom
Mar 9, 2025
David William McCollom, 77, of Rockford, passed away on Sunday, March 9, 2025.
David was born in Rockford, IL on August 28, 1947, the son of Lowell and Irene (Tulip) McCollom. He graduated from Harlem High School, Class of 1965. Shortly after high school, David enlisted and proudly served his country in the United States Marine Corps. He married Melvadine Mooney...
Marlyn R. Hulstedt
Mar 7, 2025
Marlyn Ruth Hulstedt, 94 of Rockford, died peacefully at home Friday March 7, 2025.
Marlyn was born on September 30, 1930, in Tomahawk, Wisconsin, to Albert J. Hetzel and Hazel (Stewart) Hetzel. As a young woman, she moved to Rockford, Illinois, to be with her sister, Jeanette. It was in Rockford that she met the love of her life, Charles Hulstedt....
Ronnie Joe Belcher
Mar 4, 2025
Ron Belcher - Husband, father, son, uncle, and his favorite title- Papa.
He was born in Rockford, IL to Rosa and Ralph Belcher of Princeton, WV where he loved spending his summers as a kid playing with his uncle and cousins after a long road trip with his faithful chihuahua companion- Silky.
Ron grew up as the middle child of two sisters...
Franklin S. Lyford
Mar 3, 2025
Franklin S. Lyford, 89, Rockford, passed away on Monday, March 3, 2025. He was born on May 7, 1935, in Belvidere IL, the son of Franklin Lyford Sr. and Marie (Ambrose) Lyford. Frank served in the United States Army during the Korean War from 1956-1958. He married Carol (Fye) Lyford on July 31, 1959, in Belvidere where they remained married...
Charles Edward Fandel
Feb 28, 2025
Charles “Chuck” Edward Fandel, age 57, of Sioux City, IA, formerly of Rockford, passed away on Friday, February 28, 2025.
Chuck was born in Rockford, IL on March 31, 1967, the son of Richard J. and Sondra R. (Berg) Fandel. He attended St. Rita Catholic Church and School from a young age where he excelled at numerous sports. Chuck graduated from...
Anita Marie Swanson
Feb 28, 2025
It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Anita Swanson, who passed away on Friday, February 28th, 2025, at the age of 63, following a courageous second battle with cancer. Anita faced this journey with strength, grace, and unwavering determination, inspiring all who knew her. A beloved mother, wife, and friend, her kindness and resilience touched countless...
Sa'Ryah D. Yundt
Feb 27, 2025
The world may feel a little quieter without our sweet Sa’Ryah Yundt, but her impact will echo forever. Though nonverbal, she spoke volumes with her sparkling eyes and the quiet strength that carried her through every challenge. She was a warrior in the truest sense—facing every battle life threw at her with a resilience that defied the odds.
What the world...
Vernon "Butch" L. Harp
Feb 27, 2025
Vernon “Butch” L. Harp Jr., 71, of Rockford, passed away on Thursday, February 27, 2025. Born in Cairo, IL, on March 17, 1953, to Vernon L. Harp Sr. and Florence (Parker) Harp. He married Tammera Hannan in Sterling, IL, on February 16th, 1985. They were recently able to celebrate 40 loving years together. Family was central to his life. He...
Jane E. (Gillespie) Warner
Feb 25, 2025
Jane E. (Gillespie) Warner, 77, formerly of Rockford, passed away on Tuesday, February 25, 2025, at Dells Nursing and Rehab Center in Minnehaha, SD. She was born on February 25, 1948, the daughter of Arthur W. and Patricia (Oram) Gillespie. Jane graduated from West High School in Rockford and then from the University of Iowa. She married Randolph "Randy" K....
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