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James "Jim" A. Sylvester
November 19, 2019
James “Jim” Andrew Sylvester, 72, of Rockford peacefully passed away Tuesday, November 19, 2019 surrounded by his family after a very brief illness. Jim was born February 4, 1947, in Rock Island, IL, the son of John and Darlene. Jim graduated from Rock Island High School in 1965. He graduated from Augustana College in 1969 with a Bachelor of Arts...
David H. Kroll
November 18, 2019
David H. Kroll, 81, of Rockford, passed away November 18, 2019 after dedicated trauma care at OSF Saint Anthony Medical Center. Born September 29, 1938 in Detroit, MI; son of Joseph and Margaret (Holycross) Kroll. He married Elizabeth O’Rourke on August 5, 1972 in St. Louis, MO. A proud U.S. Navy Veteran, David retired from Chrysler after 37 years. He...
Laurece M. Thompson
November 18, 2019
Laurece M. Thompson, 81, Stillman Valley, passed away Monday, November 18, 2019, in the home of her daughter, surrounded by her loving family. She was born June 18, 1938, in Oskaloosa, KS, the daughter of Ross and Helen (Brecheisen) Smith. She married Marvin O. Thompson on October 7, 1958, in Eudora, KS. He passed away on January 7, 2011. Laurece...
Beatrice Georgiana Ingrid Johnson Hankins Otdoerfer
November 16, 2019
Beatrice Georgiana Ingrid Johnson Hankins Otdoerfer (95) went peacefully to be with her Lord on Saturday, November 16, 2019. Born February 15, 1924 in Superior, Wisconsin to Enoch and Myrtle (Carlson) Johnson of Lake Nebagamon, Wisconsin. She was married to Charles M. Hankins from July 19, 1942 until he passed away on July 31, 1967. They had a loving marriage...
Rickie "Rick" D. Clingenpeel
November 16, 2019
Rickie “Rick” D. Clingenpeel, 66, of Rockford, passed away November 16, 2019 in his home surround by his family. Born May 15, 1953 in Rockford, IL; the son of Joseph and Shirley (Roach) Clingenpeel. He married Vicky Sandberg on September 30, 1972 in Rockford. He was a member of Teamsters Local 325 and the Eagles Club; retired from USF Holland...
Donna L. Arensdorf
November 16, 2019
Donna L. Arensdorf, 76, of Rockford, IL, passed away Saturday, November 16, 2019. Donna was born in Dubuque, IA on March 9, 1943, daughter of Raymond and Margaret (Eckness) Laughlin. She graduated from Holy Rosary High School in Zwingle, IA, Class of 1961. Donna was a lifelong member of St. Edward Catholic Church in Rockford. She loved traveling, gardening, playing...
Donald F. Grandt
November 15, 2019
Donald F. Grandt, 66, passed away on November 15, 2019. Born on February 8, 1953 in Stone Park, Illinois son of Donald E. and Cecelia J. (Stern) Grandt. He married Peggy Tarter on January 14, 1977 in Batavia, Illinois. Donald was an active person with fishing and music. He also loved to take on odd jobs often for himself and...
Clara B. Koblesky
November 15, 2019
Clara B. Koblesky, 83, of Rockford, IL passed away peacefully Friday, November 15, 2019. She was born November 19, 1935 in Harvey, IL the daughter of Charles and Clersa (Sorrel) Brandon. Clara married the love of her life, Robert Koblesky on September 7, 1957. She was a wonderful mother to her 4 children. Clara was a homemaker and community volunteer....
Vicharn Younvanich
November 14, 2019
Vicharn Younvanich, 72, of Rockford, passed away Thursday, November 14, 2019. Born on July 20, 1947, in Thailand, the son of Yong and Lun Younvanich. Vicharn earned a Bachelor’s Degree in Industrial Engineering from Truman State University. He worked as a Programming Engineer and retired from Camcar Textron, retiring in 2008. Vicharn was a member of Ratanaram Buddhist Temple and...
Carol M. Letsinger
November 14, 2019
Carol M. Letsinger, 86, of Rockford, IL passed away Thursday, November 14, 2019. She was born August 1, 1933 in Freeport, IL the daughter to Walter and Lauretta (Redanz) Kitchen. Carol attended Freeport High School graduating in 1951. She married the love of her life, Donald Letsinger on July 22, 1954. Carol worked for the Milwaukee Cheese Company and Barber...
Carlo J. Tuminaro
November 13, 2019
Carlo Joseph Tuminaro, Sr. Born in Amite, LA, October 8th, 1934. Passed away in Rockford, IL, November 13th, 2019. Our father, Carl, lived 85 years, 4 days, 13 hours and 15 minutes until his body could no longer support him. He passed knowing he was surrounded by the family he loved and who loved him. Carl shared 53 years of...
Darwin E. Johnson
November 12, 2019
Darwin E. Johnson, 80, of Cherry Valley, passed away November 12, 2019 at OSF Saint Anthony Medical Center. Born December 6, 1938 in Rockford; the son of Gunnard Nils and Ethel (Kerrison) Johnson. He married Mary Ann Nelson on November 23, 1977 in Rockford. A graduate of East High School; Darwin retired as Layout Draftsman from Twin Disc Inc. in...
Christa Marie Barton
November 11, 2019
Christa Marie Barton, 69, of Winnebago passed away Monday, November 11, 2019. Born April 8, 1950, in Columbia, MO, the daughter of Paul H. and Erna (Speicher) Chaney. Christa was a graduate of Geneseo High School, earned her Bachelor’s Degree from ISU, and later earned a Master’s Degree from NIU. She married James “Jim” Barton on November 30, 1974 at...
Raymond G. Cain
November 10, 2019
Raymond G. Cain, 84, of Rockford, IL, passed away Sunday, November 10, 2019. Ray was born in Nokomis, IL on May 11, 1935, son of Ida (Howell) and William Cain. He attended and graduated Leaf River School in 1953. Ray married Shirley Buhs in 1956 and they had 6 children together. He later married Patsy Chambers. She passed away in...
Lena L. Lewis
November 9, 2019
Lena L. Lewis, 88, of Rockford passed away Sunday, November 9, 2019 at OSF St. Anthony Medical Center. She was born October 22, 1931 in Saulsville, WV the daughter of Rev. James & Ada (Pendry) Bower. Lena married the love of her life, Willie Lewis. She worked as a beautician from the mid 1960’s until retiring in the 90’s. She...
Phyllis Darlene "Dee" Edwards
November 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...
Dick C. Rever, Sr.
November 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...
Victor Rossol
November 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...
Stefanie J. Picavet
November 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...
Jeffrey L. Hoglund
November 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...
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