December 4, 2019

Rachel Edwards, 89, Rockford, passed away Wednesday, December 4, 2019, in her home surrounded by her family. She was born March 13, 1930, in Friendship, TN, the daughter of Leslie and Virginia Yarbrough. She married James P. Edwards, Sr. on November 1, 1947, in Jackson, MS. He passed away in Rockford on January 7, 2000. Rachel retired from National Lock...

December 3, 2019

Gilbert T. Rutlin, 87, of Rockford, passed away December 3, 2019 in his home. Born November 9, 1932 in Tomah, WI; son of George and Carmen (Small) Rutlin. He married Elizabeth A. Poss on August 23, 1952 in Tomah, WI. A U.S. Navy Veteran, he served his country during the Korean War. Gilbert retired from Elco Industries after 40 years...

December 3, 2019

Maya Maria Rodriguez passed away Tuesday, December 3, 2019.

December 2, 2019

Jeanine Elizabeth Hackert, 63, Rockford, passed away Monday, December 2, 2019, at OSF St. Anthony Medical Center. She was born on October 30, 1956, in Winfield, the daughter of Alfred R. and Eugenie M. (Bejnarowicz) Hackert. Jeanine worked in the Rockford school district as a kindergarten teacher at White Swan Grade School. She was a member of St. Rita Catholic...

December 2, 2019

Evangeline “Vina” Solis, 75 of Winnebago, IL passed away Monday, December 2, 2019. She was born April 27, 1944 in Uvalde, Texas the daughter of David and Anita (Balderrama) Yanez. Vina grew up in Toledo, Ohio and went to Waite High School, graduating in 1962. She married the love of her life, Simon Solis, on June 24, 1966. Vina worked...

December 1, 2019

Kevin M. Finner, 69, of Rockford, passed away December 1, 2019 in his home. Born May 1, 1950 in Rockford; son of Harvey and Joan (Conger) Finner. He married Mary Bright September 28, 1968 in Pecatonica. Kevin was an avid drag racer. His happy place was the racetrack. He leaves behind many friends in the racing community. His racing career...

December 1, 2019

Elsie Morris, 93, of Durand, IL, formally of Rockford, passed away December 1, 2019 at Medina Manor. Born February 27, 1926 in Walnut Ridge, AR, the daughter of Addie & Cora (Guinn) Buchanan. She married Paul G. Morris, Sr. on September 13, 1947 in Walnut Ridge, AR. Later they moved to the Rockford where she was employed as an inspector...

December 1, 2019

Aileen “Allie” M. Petersen, 57, passed away December 1, 2019. Born June 6, 1962 in Caledonia Illinois to Harlan and Iris (Hopp) Harnish. She graduated from North Boone High School in 1980. Allie was a part of the Cherry Rollers bowling league on Wednesday nights, she was also a part of the Pink Sisters and loved her “Breast Friends.” She...

November 29, 2019

Donna R. Hueramo, 70, of Rockford, passed away Friday, November 29, 2019. Donna was born in Hampton, IA on April 24, 1949, daughter of Vernon and Lillian (Harper) Saur. She graduated from Hampton Community High School. Donna married David Hueramo on September 28, 1984 in Rockford, IL. She enjoyed writing poems, watching her favorite shows on TV and playing computer...

November 27, 2019

Rosalie T. Quam (Markese), 76, passed away in Rockford on November 27, 2019. Born in Rockford, daughter of Joseph and Mary (Marinaro) Markese. She graduated from Muldoon High School in 1961. She married Bruce Quam on December 4, 1965 in Rockford and were married for 34 years until he passed away. Rosalie was a relator from 1978 through 1982 with...

November 25, 2019

Monroe Center, IL-John W. Kusnierz, age 37, went to be with his Lord and Savior while surrounded by his family on Monday, November 25, 2019. John was born November 11, 1982 in Elizabethtown, Kentucky and moved to this area while in grade school. John Married the love of his life and soulmate, Lindsey Joane Lichty on May 19th, 2007 and...

November 25, 2019

Theresa Louise (Aunt Tess) Klipper, 89, peacefully passed away on November 25, 2019 in Javon Bea Mercyhealth Hospital on the Rockton Avenue campus after a long illness. Aunt Tess was born in Throop, Pennsylvania on January 15, 1930, to Samuel Grabania and Anastasia Kwiatkowski. After about ten years in Throop, Pennsylvania, Aunt Tess moved with her brother Edward (Uncle Ed)...

November 24, 2019

Donald Joseph “Joe” Baker, 87, Rockford, passed away peacefully at home surrounded by his family. He was born on October 18, 1932, in Ottumwa, IA, the son of Myron and Mary (Lutz) Baker. Joe was an Army veteran serving during the Korean War. He married Connie Ryczek in Rockford on October 12, 1963. She passed away on December 23, 2006....

November 24, 2019

Wilma L. Nichols, 86, of Rockford, passed away on Sunday, November 24, 2019, with her loving husband by her side. Wilma was born on May 11, 1933 in Dyersville, Iowa, daughter of Harold and Dorothy (Clendenen) Martin. She graduated East High School, Class of 1951. Wilma married Harry J. Nichols on October 25, 1952 in Dubuque, Iowa. Wilma especially loved...

November 22, 2019

Sommay Banumas, 61, of Rockford, passed away November 22, 2019 at Swedish American Hospital. Born March 8, 1958 in Luang Prabang, Laos; the son of Chanthy and Khanphiou (Chittavong) Banumas. He married Siammone Phoumavong in August of 1990. He was a member of the Lao Buddist Temple and the Lao Community. An avid Chicago Bears fan, Sommay loved spending time...

November 22, 2019

November 22, 2019

Tara Zickuhr Mufich, 73, of Rockford, died Friday, November 22, 2019, in her home. Born July 29, 1946 in Belvidere, IL. Tara was the daughter of Melvin and Margaret (Yerke) Zickuhr. She was the oldest child with a brother Randy and sister Marci. She was a 1964 graduate of Belvidere High School. She earned a Bachelor’s degree from Southern Illinois...

November 21, 2019

Donald (Don) Bernard Kuelper, 98, passed away peacefully on November 21, 2019 Mercy Hospital. He was born August 31, 1921 in Davenport, IA the son of LeRoy Aloysius and Eva Theresa (Normann) Kuelper. Donald was raised in Mineral Point, WI and graduated Mineral Point H.S. He and his brother enlisted in the U.S. military the day after the Pearl Harbor...

November 20, 2019

Dorothy “Dort” E. Lockett, 85, of Rockford, died Wednesday, Nov. 20, 2019 in her home. Born March 22, 1934 in Creston, IA, the daughter of Ralph and Ida (Freuh) Harne. She was a graduate of Rockford East High School and in 1953 married Johnny H. Lockett, beginning their family. Dort was a homemaker who also sold Avon for 40 years....

November 19, 2019

Tom V. DiGiovanni Sr., 76, passed away November 19, 2019 surrounded by his loving family. Born in Rockford on June 6, 1943 son of Vito and Bernice (Twordzlo). Tom graduated from St. Thomas High School in 1962. He married the love of his life, Barb Mutchler on November 7, 1964 in St. James Cathedral in Rockford. He was the proud...