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Rosemarie Niedermann
Feb 21, 2025
Rosemarie (Stracka) Niedermann, age 97, died peacefully on Friday, February 21, 2025, surrounded by family, in her residence at Fairhaven Christian Retirement Center, Rockford, IL. She was born on January 13, 1928, to Anton and Katherine (Bauer) Stracka in Hartford, WI. Rosemarie graduated from Hartford High School, Class of 1945, and St. Mary Hospital School of Nursing (now Columbia Health...
Jean A. Sicotte
Feb 16, 2025
Jean A. (Myers) Sicotte, 103, Loves Park, passed away on Sunday, February 16, 2025. She was born on November 30, 1921, the daughter of Pearl and Wyonna (Delashmutt) Myers. Jean was from Iowa and lived in Rockford for most of her adult life. She married George Sicotte on October 4, 1962, in Belvidere.
She was a member of St. Bridget Catholic...
Genevieve L. Johnson
Feb 16, 2025
Genevieve “Genny” L. Johnson, 97, of Rockford, passed away on February 16, 2025. She was born on December 9, 1927, in Rockford, the daughter of Michael and Mary (Petroski) Yankus. She met the love of her life, Bertil “Bert” E. Johnson at City National Bank while bring over the daily deposits from her place of work. Genny and Bert married...
Robert N. Dwan
Feb 15, 2025
Robert “Bob” N. Dwan, 92, of Rockford, passed away on Saturday, February 15, 2025, surrounded by his loving family.
Bob was born January 15, 1933, in Rockford, IL, the son of Robert E. and Katherine C. (Peterson) Dwan. He graduated from Belvidere High School and attended College at St. Ambrose University in Davenport, IA. Bob married Margaret “Marge” A. James October...
James "Jim" C. Spelman
Feb 15, 2025
James “Jim” C. Spelman, 91, of Rockford, passed away on Saturday, February 15, 2025, in Rockford. Born July 4, 1933. Jim was a lawyer in Rockford for many, many years.
Survivors include loving wife, Ivonne M. Spelman; children, Jennifer L. Sturgeon (Jim), Dr. Juliet Spelman (Rich), James M. Spelman (Jeri), Jocelyn Prochilo (Dan) and Alex J. Hughes; sister, Penelope Standley (Bill);...
Michael W. Harmon
Feb 14, 2025
Mike passed away on Friday, February 14, 2025, in Barrington, Illinois. He would be best known here for his 38 years of service to Rockfords’ Public School District 205, spent in the classrooms of both Guilford High and East High, in the District Curriculum Department, and as assistant principal of East. Upon retirement, he joined a small cadre of administrative...
Burt Edward Johnson
Feb 14, 2025
Burt Johnson, 83, passed away peacefully at home in Prescott, AZ, on February 14, 2025, surrounded by the loving care of his caregivers, Valerie, Rosetta, and Maria; his special friend, Carolyn; and his hospice nurse, Bill.
Born on December 4, 1941, to Clarence and Margaret Johnson in Marquette, Michigan, Burt married Darlene Clauson at Temple Baptist Church in Rockford, IL, on...
Linda L. Duncan
Feb 14, 2025
Linda L. Duncan, 78, of Rockford, peacefully went home to be with the Lord after a long illness on Friday, February 14, 2025. Linda was born in Wood River, IL on October 10, 1946, to William and Sammie (Perrin) Marks. She was a loving wife, mother, and grandmother; spending time with family was very important to her. She was passionate...
Richard L. Stenlund
Feb 14, 2025
Richard “Dick” Stenlund, 85, of Rockford, passed away on Friday, February 14, 2025. He was born in Rockford, IL, on March 17, 1939, to Rudolph and Teckla (Nygren) Stenlund. Dick spent most of his life in the Rockford area, graduating from East High School. On April 1, 1981, he married Gloriadee (Burden) Stenlund in Daytona Beach, FL. Together, they opened...
Gary Kordash
Feb 12, 2025
Gary J. Kordash, 78, Belvidere, passed away on Wednesday, February 12, 2025, at OSF St. Anthony Medical Center. He was born in Rockford on March 14, 1946, the son of Julius and Constance (Stockus) Kordash. Gary was a graduate of Rockford East High School, class of 1964. He married Sheila Johnson in Rockford on October 9, 1971. Sheila passed away...
Jack F. Philbrick
Feb 12, 2025
Jack Frederick Philbrick
November 6, 1934 – February 12, 2025
Jack F. Philbrick born on November 6, 1934, in Green Bay, Wisconsin passed peacefully after a long illness. Jack’s hand was held by his dear wife Jami, with “the girls” Jill & Joy their spouses Kevin & Dan, his youngest grandson son Rhys and caregiver LJ by his side as he took...
John E. Rossato Sr.
Feb 11, 2025
John E. Rossato Sr., 97, passed away at home on February 11, 2025, in Rockford, Illinois. Born October 27, 1927, son to John and Bessie (Gibbs) Rossato. John proudly answered the call of duty at the age of 17, enlisting in the U.S. Navy during World War II. His heroic journey spanned from 1944 to 1946, he was recalled to...
Renee Suzanne Bonk
Feb 10, 2025
Renee Suzanne Bonk, born long enough ago that she considered herself to have lived a full life, though like many she thirsted for a little more. You knew her as Dolly, GAR, or just Renee. She never insisted on dominating the conversation and seldom raised her voice. Her manners were too good to talk over you yet somehow we lived...
Tam Thi Nguyen
Feb 10, 2025
Tam Thi Nguyen, a mother and grandmother above all else, sadly passed away on February 10th, 2025, at the age of 83. Although she had children of her own, Tam treated everyone as if they were her children or grandchildren. She was always there when we needed her most—offering support, wisdom, and love in abundance. A friend to many, she...
Sarina A. Tillis
Feb 9, 2025
Sarina Ann Tillis, 93, died suddenly and peacefully in her home on February 9, 2025. Those who knew Sarina could always count on having a memorable encounter with her. She loved her family, faith and most of all any opportunity that arose to converse with family or complete strangers.
Sarina was born to Rosario and Mary (Lidestri) Giallombardo on March 4,...
Roberta A. Schacht
Feb 8, 2025
Roberta A. Schact, 90, passed away in Dora, Missouri on February 8, 2025. Born in Chicago, Illinois on March 2, 1934, daughter to Whalen and Katherine Hoyt. She met the love of her life, Robert Frank “Bob” Schacht Sr. and they wed on January 10, 1953, in York Center. They shared 57 wonderful years of marriage for his passing in...
Bernard R. Fritchen
Feb 8, 2025
Bernard “Bernie” R. Fritchen, 94, of New Milford, passed away on February 8, 2025. He was born on September 21, 1930, in Richland, Iowa, the son of William and Alvina (Weber) Fritchen. He married Janet Lee Sheetz on July 4, 1953, and together they had 5 children. Bernie grew up in rural Iowa before moving to Rockford in the 1950’s....
Michael A. McKee Jr.
Feb 6, 2025
Michael Anthony McKee Jr., 27, of Seguin, TX, passed away unexpectedly on Thursday, February 6, 2025.
Michael was born on December 22, 1997, in Rockford, IL, the son of Michael and Janice (Schmidt) McKee. Michael attended Harlem High School in Machesney Park. He was very athletic and could excel at any sport. Michael absolutely loved all things Star Wars and Marvel,...
Thomas Keith Patefield
Feb 5, 2025
Thomas Keith Patefield, 64, of Rockford, passed away unexpectedly on Wednesday, February 5, 2025, in Zihuatanejo de Azueta, Guerrero, Mexico while savoring life.
Tom was born on February 28, 1960, in Kenosha, WI, the son of Keith and Ruth (Erickson) Patefield. He earned his associate degree in construction. Tom worked for Chrysler of Belvidere and Kenosha and was a proud Union...
Kathleen "Katie" Marie Floetl-Malooly
Feb 5, 2025
Kathleen “Katie” M. Floetl-Malooly, 37, of Pecatonica, passed away on February 5, 2025, in Rockford. She was born on July 4, 1987, in Evanston IL, the daughter of Jack and Mary (LaBelle) Malooly. She married Corey Floetl-Malooly on June 21, 2014, in Pecatonica.
Katie's dedication to education was evident through her role as a teacher at Montessori Private Academy. While she...
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