Nov 9, 2019

Phyllis Darlene (Spencer) Edwards, 88, of Rockford, passed away on November 9, 2019 with her daughters by her side at St. Anne Center. Born June 10, 1931 in Freeport, IL, she was the daughter of Helen (Alvin) Hammond and Meryl Spencer. She graduated from Mt. Carroll High School in 1949. She married James Edwards June 23, 1949. He predeceased her...

Nov 7, 2019

Dick C. Rever, 74, of Machesney Park, IL, passed away Thursday, November 7, 2019. Dick was born October 28, 1945 in Rockford, IL, son of George F. “Dutch” and Ruth E. “Dee” (Whitlock) Rever. He married Shirley Zastrow on October 2, 1965 in Rockford. Dick was an assistant parts manager at Fran Kral Lincoln Mercury for 30 years. He also...

Nov 6, 2019

Victor peacefully went to be with his Lord in his home on Nov. 6, 2019, surrounded by loved ones. Born January 8, 1930, in Lippa, Poland; son of German parents, Emil and Erna Rossol. He emigrated to America in 1952 and worked for a farmer in Arkansas before he relocated to Rockford, Illinois. After this he worked to bring his...

Nov 6, 2019

Stefanie J Picavet, 56, of Rockford, passed away in her home on November 6, 2019. Born November 15, 1962 in Vincennes, IN, the daughter of Jerry & Sally (Bryden) Weaver. Graduated from Jefferson High School. Married Steven Picavet in Rockford, on December 26, 1986. She worked for Swedish American Hospital for many years. Stefanie was so proud of her kids...

Nov 6, 2019

Jeffrey Louis Hoglund, 45, passed November 6, 2019. He was born May 29, 1974, in Rockford, where he was a lifelong resident. Jeff was a beloved husband to Chris Paul Hoglund; son to Bunny Leggero Hoglund and Dale (Bonnie) Hoglund; brother to Joel Hoglund; stepfather to Jamie (Mark) Mangels and Jennifer (Mark) Kalousek; Papa to Cora and Claire Mangels and...

Nov 5, 2019

Nov 5, 2019

Chester J. Fedor, 96, of Rockford, passed away November 5, 2019 at OSF Medical Center. Born July 23, 1923 in Cicero, IL, the son of Antonin Fedorowicz & Bernice Laskowska. He served in the US Navy during WWII in the Pacific Theater. Married his loving wife, Julie E. Delanty in Cicero, IL on June 23, 1956. Member of St. Rita...

Nov 5, 2019

Theresia Lavaliere, 90, of Rockford, passed away on November 5, 2019. She was born in Burglengenfeld, Germany on September 25, 1929. Theresia emigrated from Germany to the United States in 1957. She worked as a talented seamstress for many years, while raising her children. She later worked for Atwood Mobile Products and retired from there. Theresia married William Lavaliere in...

Nov 4, 2019

Coila A. Davis, 72, of Rockford, IL passed away Monday, November 4, 2019. She was born April 28, 1947, in Oconomowoc, Wisconsin the daughter to Rolland and Annette (Meyer) Brown. Coila grew up 4 miles from Lake Delton, WI across from the Frank Lloyd Wright Cottage on Mirror Lake where she enjoyed exploring the surrounding nature, canoeing and ice skating....

Nov 4, 2019

Avis L. Stasica 97, of Rockford passed away peacefully on November 4, 2019. She was born December 4, 1921 in Dixon, IL to Guy and Edna (Kliessle) Ankeny. Avis was united in marriage to Emil F. Stasica on August 4, 1951. He preceded her in death on February 4, 1989. In her younger years, she worked and modeled for Weise...

Nov 4, 2019

Steven “Steve” Michael Miles, 42, Belvidere, passed away Monday, November 4, 2019, at the University Hospital in Chicago following a lengthy illness. He was born July 1, 1977, in Rockford, the son of Michael and Debra (Glovier) Miles. Steve was a graduate of Rockford Auburn High School class of 1995. He married Traci Reh in Belvidere on October 1, 2014....

Nov 3, 2019

Douglas “Doug” James Campbell, 58, Rockford, passed away Sunday, November 3, 2019. He was born with his twin brother, Scott, December 28, 1960, to Stanley and Charlene “Sherry” (Stocker) Campbell. He was a member of City First Church and was active in the Celebrate Recovery group at Heartland Community Church. Doug enjoyed playing his guitar, fishing, playing tennis, and especially...

Oct 31, 2019

Lois Anne Witt, 79, Rockford, died peacefully on Thursday, October 31, 2019, in Rockford. She was born on May 30, 1940, the daughter of William and Emilie Nestle. Lois was a former resident of Oak Park, IL, Crystal Lake, IL and Costa Mesa, CA. She was a graduate of Oak Park and River Forest High School. Lois went on to...

Oct 31, 2019

Thomas V. Severson, 93, of Rockford passed away peacefully October 31, 2019 at OSF St. Anthony Medical Center. Born August 31, 1926 in Janesville, WI, son of Val & Helma Severson. Tom was raised in Janesville and graduated from the University of Wisconsin, Madison in 1948 with a B.S. in Engineering. Tom worked at Barber Colman Company for 40 years...

Oct 31, 2019

Steven Graceffa, 68, of Roscoe, IL passed away Thursday, October 31, 2019. He was born May 31, 1951 in Rockford, IL the son of Benjamin and Delores (Eastman) Graceffa. Steve attended Boylan Catholic High School graduating in 1969. Steve married the love of his life, Linda Heisler on May 23, 1970. He went on to work at Rock River Water...

Oct 28, 2019

Betty “Liz” Kelsey, 86, passed away on October 28, 2019. Born October 23, 1933 in Hoxie Arkanses, the daughter of Hartford Sr and Gertrude Bruce. A retiree of the Stockholm Inn she loved to do crossword puzzles, word searches, read, and she also spent some time writing poetry. She married Miltion Kelsey on May 1, 1975 in Tucson Arizona and...

Oct 28, 2019

James C. Miller, 97, of Rockford, IL, passed away Monday, October 28, 2019. Jim was born September 17, 1922 in Rockford, IL, the son of Warren R. and Elsie (Figely) Miller, Sr. He graduated from Rockford High School, Class of 1940, and served as class reunion chairman for many years starting in 1990. Jim attended Northern Illinois and Michigan State...

Oct 27, 2019

Doreen Mary Middlebrook Bailey Passed peacefully and with grace on October 27. Preceded in death by the love of her life, Donald W. Bailey, in 2009. Survived by son, Rev. Donald W. (Carla) Bailey, Jr.; daughter, Debbie (Steve) Pierson; grandchildren, Meagan Bailey, Miranda (Robert) Rubinate, Marilou (Jerrod) Niggemann, Marisa (Cranston) Willis and James (Jessica) Pierson; 9 great-grandchildren; sister, E. Jeanne...

Oct 22, 2019

James (“Jim”) Delo Baldwin, 83 of Rockford, passed away on Tuesday, October 22, 2019. Jim was born August 27, 1936, in Jewett, OH; the son of Ray and Marjorie (Reichard) Baldwin. Jim married Asuncion “Cindy” Sievert at St. James Catholic Church in 1967. He earned a Masters degree at Rockford College and had a long career as a school teacher...

Oct 21, 2019

Sylvia McClaflin, 79, of Rockford, Illinois died peacefully, Monday, October 21, 2019. She was born in Chicago, Illinois to Anthony and Adeline Powell. Sylvia married the love of her life, Dale McClaflin on June 15, 1963 in Chicago. She was a member of Holy Family Catholic Church and enjoyed singing in the Traditional Choir. Sylvia loved art projects, decorating, and...