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William L. Winterbauer II
April 8, 2025
William Lawrence Winterbauer II, was born January 12, 1935, and died April 8, 2025, (90 yrs). He was the eldest son of William L. Winterbauer and Mary (Brennan) Winterbauer. They resided on a farm near Fancy Prairie, IL.
William went to the Winterbauer grade school (a one room country school) and then Fancy Prairie grade school and Athens High School. He...
Maxine E. Lenker
April 7, 2025
Maxine Elaine (Kirschbaum) Lenker, age 78, passed away at home on Monday, April 7, 2025.
She was born in Rockford, IL on January 21, 1947, the daughter of Max H. and Florence (Galbraith) Kirschbaum. Maxine graduated from East High School in Rockford, Class of 1965. She then began her working career in the family’s business, CarMax, which later became K &...
Timothy W. Kahley
April 6, 2025
Timothy W. Kahley, 73, Rockford, passed away on Sunday, April 6, 2025. The family was assisted by Fitzgerald Funeral Home & Crematory.
Kenneth B. Klug
April 5, 2025
Kenneth B. Klug, 78, Belvidere, loving father, grandfather, great grandfather and father-in-law, passed away on Saturday, April 5, 2025, surrounded by his family. He was born on February 11, 1947, the son of Rudolph and Myrtle (Paschke) Klug in Chicago, IL. He married Barbara A. (Bourland) Klug on March 11, 1966, in Chicago, where they remained married for over 40...
Tanya E. Bender
April 3, 2025
Tanya Bender, 55, of Rockford, Illinois, passed away on April 3, 2025. Born on October 18, 1969, in Cherry Valley, Illinois, to Kenneth and Maria (Awe) Olson. Tanya dedicated 35 years to her work at Girgenti Chiropractics, which later became Redefine Wellness. Her warm disposition, unwavering loyalty, and commitment made a lasting impact, as she infused positivity into every aspect...
Louise C. Rodriguez
April 1, 2025
Louise “Weezie” C. Rodriguez, 86, of Rockford, passed away on April 1, 2025. She was born on January 8, 1939, in Rockford, the daughter of Owen and Julia (Troska) Forbes. She attended Loyola University for 1 year and earned her Bachelor of Science degree at St. Francis College and worked as a medical technologist at OSF St. Anthony Hospital for...
Donna Jean Smith
April 1, 2025
Donna Jean Smith, 78, of Florence, SC, passed away on Tuesday, April 1, 2025. She was born in Elgin, IL, the daughter of the late Donald Edward and Beatrice Mae McFarlane Bohne. Donna worked for social services in North Carolina for many years. She also worked for many years at Rainwater Furniture in Florence as well as SCDHEC. Donna loved...
Carmela P. Cascio
March 30, 2025
Carmela P. (Gaziano) Cascio, 81, Rockford, passed away on Sunday, March 30, 2025, surrounded by her loving family. She was born on August 23,1943, in Rockford, the daughter of Serafino and Rose (Conti) Gaziano. She married Angelo V. Cascio on April 30, 1966, at St. Anthony of Padua Catholic Church in Rockford and they remained married for over 50 years...
Jimmy E Vandiver
March 30, 2025
Jimmy Edward Vandiver passed away March 30, 2025, in Naples, FL. He was born in Kansas City, MO on July 20, 1936, the son of Lloyd and Mary Emma (Wheeler) Vandiver. He graduated from Park Hill High School, Kansas City, MO in 1954 and University of Central Missouri in 1958 with a degree in Economics and Chemistry. He married Patricia...
Nancy Jo Benson
March 28, 2025
Nancy Jo Benson, 76, of Chana, IL passed away March 28, 2025. She was born October 22, 1948, the daughter of Charles and Elizabeth “Betty” Greenberg. Nancy was a graduate of Carthage College and obtained her master’s in counseling from Northern Illinois University. She went on to teach Spanish and French at Harlem High School, later becoming a beloved guidance...
Phillip G. Adkins
March 27, 2025
Phillip G. Adkins, 90, of Rockford, was reunited with the love of his life on March 27, 2025. Born in Benton, IL, on December 27, 1934, to Clyde and Elva (Carney) Adkins. Phillip married Janice Adkins in Washington on June 10th of 1956 and they soon welcomed two children together. Phillip had a great love for family along with a...
Dr. Nore A. Hagman
March 26, 2025
Dr. Norm A. Hagman, 91, passed away peacefully on March 26th, 2025. He was born in 1933 and grew up in Gary, Indiana. He was a proud alumnus of Indiana University, graduating with Phi Beta Kappa honors and becoming a member of the Theta Chi fraternity. It was there he met the love of his life, Patricia Jeffries, whom he...
Tammie Ciciura
March 25, 2025
Tammie Ciciura, departed this world on Tuesday, March 25, 2025, peacefully in her home in Rockford, IL, surrounded by love and family. Born on March 19, 1974, the daughter of Dennis Lee and Linda Jean (Welliver) Noegel. Tammie's spirit was as bright and vibrant as the sun she adored. She radiated warmth and light, touching the lives of all who...
David S. Matheson
March 24, 2025
David Scott Matheson, a beloved member of the Rockford, Illinois community, passed away unexpectedly on March 24, 2025, at the age of 55. Born on May 25, 1969, in Rockford, David remained a lifelong resident of the city he cherished and explored as an adventurous child and adult.
David was a man of gentle spirit and unwavering loyalty, known to many...
William R. Washburn
March 24, 2025
William “Bill” Robert Washburn, 78, of Rockford, passed away on March 24, 2025, at UW Health Swedish American Hospital. He was born on September 15, 1946, in Chicago, Illinois, the son of Robert and Lauretta (Scheutte) Washburn. Bill proudly served his country in the U.S. Air Force and was served in the Vietnam War. He married Fely Moreno on December...
Larry D. Hart
March 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...
Irma A. Hocking
March 20, 2025
Irma A. Hocking, age 97, of Rockford, IL, passed away peacefully on Thursday, March 20, 2025 at Amberwood Care Center. She was born on January 5, 1928 in Bayreuth, Germany to Andreas and Olga Leucht. She is survived by her children: Ron Hocking (Rayna Bauer), Diane (Jeff) Leeson, grandchildren: Dave (Mary) Hocking, Jenna and Jack Leeson, and great grandchildren: Austin,...
Mary A. Handlogten
March 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
March 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...
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