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Robert F. Kelly
April 15, 2025
Robert "Bob" Kelly was born on December 16, 1930, in Amboy, Illinois, the son of James and Irene (McBride) Kelly. He graduated from Amboy High School and enrolled in Art School in Chicago. He decided that art was not something he wanted to pursue and took a secretarial class. Having been in the Army Reserves, he enlisted in August 1954...
Sarah Ann Hyser
April 13, 2025
Sarah Ann Hyser, 50, of Rockford, lost her battle with ALS on April 13, 2025.
Sarah was born on December 8, 1974, in Rockford, Illinois, the daughter of Bill and Peg Hyser. She attended St. Bernadette School, Boylan High School, and Moorehead University in Minnesota, earning her bachelors degree in English. Her last job was at Meijers in Loves Park. Sarah,...
Anne Marie Murphy
April 9, 2025
Surrounded by family in prayer at home, Anne Murphy, 89, passed away peacefully in her sleep on April 9, 2025 – after a short illness and a more extended heartbreak upon losing her husband and life partner, Richard Murphy, unexpectedly in 2020.
Born January 7, 1936, in Ft. Sheridan, IL to Michael and Agnes (Schmidt) Girard, and after a few military...
Carl L. Stohle
April 8, 2025
Carl L. Stohle, 94, passed away peacefully at home on Tuesday, April 8, 2025. Born on July 13, 1930, son to Carl E. and Florence (Sandberg) Stohle. Born and raised in Rockford, Carl enlisted in the Air Force at age 17. From 1947 until 1951, he was stationed in Korea and Japan. He was honored to serve his nation and...
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...
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