Oct 6, 2019

Joseph “Joe” Alfano, 91, of Rockford, IL, passed away Sunday, October 6, 2019. Joe was born on January 26, 1928 in Rockford, IL, son of Domenic and Vita (Bordonaro) Alfano. He married Anna (Bruno) Alfano on June 2, 1951. Joe was a lifelong member of St. Anthony of Padua Catholic Church. He is a proud Veteran, having served in the...

Oct 6, 2019

Jacqueline “Jackie” Mattson, 65, of Rockford, IL passed away Sunday, October 6, 2019. She was born January 25, 1954, the daughter of Cedric and Diamond (Poulos) Cederwall. Jackie’s life was defined by an unwavering faith in God, and a joy that was contagious. She had a great love and talent for music, and was an insightful teacher. Whether she was...

Oct 6, 2019

Marchetta Lee Kisner, 84, was peacefully called home on October 6, 2019, in Rockford, Illinois. Marchetta is survived by her sons, Todd Michael, of Rockford and Bradley Lee (Arne Klein), of Cleveland, Ohio; siblings, Bob (Karen) Harkness, Rita Resh, Bootsie (Jack) Holmes and Gary (Wendy) Harkness. She is preceded in death by her husband, Floyd R. Kisner; her parents, Lee...

Oct 6, 2019

Gloria A. Barrette, 89, of Rockford, passed away October 6, 2019 at Presence St. Anne Center. Born July 10, 1930 in Spruce, WI, the daughter of William & Emma (Housner) Konop. Married Wallace Barrette on July 9, 1955 in Spruce, WI. Gloria worked as an Elementary Teacher’s Aide for the Rockford School District special education department. Member of St. Bernadette...

Oct 5, 2019

Lucille M. Manes, 90, passed away Saturday, October 5, 2019. She was born May 10, 1929 in Chicago, Illinois the daughter of Steven and Anna Berklan. She was the wife to the late Louis Manes. Loving mother to Steven (Mary) Manes, Mark John Manes, Susan Manes and Thomas Manes. Loved by Elsa, her loyal German shepard. Lucille will forever be...

Oct 4, 2019

Ramona Dorn Swanson, 94, of Rockford, IL, left this earth to be with her Lord and Savior on Friday, October 4, 2019. Ramona was born in Rockford, IL on April 17, 1925, daughter of Donald and Alice (Bauch) Roser. She graduated from West High School in 1943. Ramona was a member of City First Church for 45 years and participated...

Sep 30, 2019

Nancy J. Sandberg, 94, of Rockford, IL, passed away Monday, September 30, 2019. Nancy was born in Rockford on December 27, 1924. Daughter of John P. and Kathryn (Murphy) Curtin. Nancy attended St. Peter’s Catholic School and Muldoon High School. She received her B.A. from Brown University and her Master’s Degree from Rockford College. Nancy was an elementary teacher in...

Sep 30, 2019

Kay A. Benson, 80, of Rockford, passed away at 7:22 p.m., Monday, September 30, 2019 at Serenity Hospice in Oregon surrounded by her family. Born September 12, 1939 in Sterling, daughter of Donald and Marie (Brands) Stanley. A graduate of Sterling High School, she was a member of Christ United Methodist Church and a life-time member of Mauh-Nah-Tee-See Country Club....

Sep 29, 2019

Stephen J. Appell, 69, of Cherry Valley passed away September 29, 2019 at Swedish American Hospital. Born November 2, 1949 in Monroe, WI, the son of Robert L. & Marilyn (Cashman) Appell. Graduated from Boylan High School, then later received his bachelors from Emporia State University. He retired after many years working at DCFS. Steve loved Cherry Valley and the...

Sep 29, 2019

Dean Arby Whitcomb died Sunday, September 29, 2019, in his home after a long illness. He was born December 23, 1929, in Rock Island, Illinois, to Beulah (Hudson) and Cecil Whitcomb. He married Kathy Herbeck on November 28, 1980. Dean attended Graceland University, but was called to active duty in the Army and after basic training was sent to the...

Sep 29, 2019

Paul J. Clausen, 88, Rockford, died peacefully on Sunday, September 29, 2019 in his home. Born March 2, 1931 in Freeport, son of John T. and Margaret Pettit Clausen. Graduated from St. Thomas High School. Married Pauline Sweet on June 22, 1957. Paul was an active member of the Cathedral of St. Peter. He retired from AT&T after many years...

Sep 28, 2019

John D. Kuntze, 48, of Rockford passed away Saturday, September 28, 2019. He was born May 29, 1971 in Rockford, IL the son of John and Bernita (Peterson) Kuntze. John attended Christian Life High School and went on to obtain his bachelor degree in Science and Accounting from DeVry University. John married the love of his life, Dawn Miller, on...

Sep 27, 2019

Paul R. Groh, 83, of Cherry Valley, IL, passed away Friday, September 27, 2019 in his home. Born September 14, 1936 in Chicago, he was the son of Henry and Mary (Erdman) Groh. A U.S. Army Veteran, Paul retired from Intermatic Inc. after 20 years of employment. A true fisherman at heart, he enjoyed his annual fishing trips to Canada....

Sep 27, 2019

Lieutenant Commander Richard (Rick) Heidel, 37, departed our world on September 27, 2019. Rick was born to Peg Odling Tulley and the late R. Scott Heidel on January 18, 1982. He was currently stationed at King’s Bay Naval Base in St. Mary’s, Georgia where he was serving as Navigator on the USS Alaska Blue. Previously he served on the USS...

Sep 26, 2019

Louis John D’Agnolo passed away peacefully in his home, surrounded by the love of family on September 26, 2019. Born January 20, 1933, along with his twin sister, Wanda, in Fanna, Italy to John and Norma (Roman) D’Agnolo. He and sister, Wanda, along with their mother, immigrated to the United States November 18, 1938 and arrived in New York. Ellis...

Sep 26, 2019

Garry L. Tubbesing, 69, of Rockford, passed away September 26, 2019 surrounded by his loving family. He was born on September 7, 1950, in Rockford, to Earl C. and Virginia (Swanson) Tubbesing. Garry was a 1969 graduate of East High, and worked in the automotive business for 36 years, with especially fond memories of the Humphry Crew. He was a...

Sep 24, 2019

Sep 24, 2019

Harold Wilbur Starbuck, 92, passed away Tuesday, September 24, 2019, at P.A. Peterson Nursing Home in Rockford. Harold was born October 31, 1926, in St. Joseph, MI, the son of Earl and Virgine (Freestone) Starbuck. He married Marianne Freda Rocks in El Paso, TX on October 27, 1945. She preceded him in death on November 9, 2013. He worked and...

Sep 24, 2019

Robert “Bob” L. Smith, 81, of Rockford, passed away September 24, 2019 at Presence St. Anne Center. Born March 9, 1938 in Rockford, the son of Alvie & Clara (Schmidt) Smith. Graduated from St. Thomas High School, class of 1955, he then later graduated from Loras College with his bachelor’s degree. Served in the U.S. Army. Survivors include sisters, Shirley...

Sep 23, 2019

Diana L. Craycraft, 73, of Hinckley, IL passed away Monday, September 23, 2019. She was born May 16, 1946 in Hinckley, IL the daughter to Clifton and Vivian (Dellenback) Whisler. Diana attended Hinckley Big Rock High School, graduating in 1964. She retired from Community Action Partnership after many years. Diana was very involved in horse 4H when her children were...