November 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...

November 5, 2019

November 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...

November 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....

November 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...

November 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....

November 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...

October 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...

October 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...

October 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...

October 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...

October 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...

October 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...

October 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...

October 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...

October 20, 2019

Barbara Knoll passed away at Presence St. Anne Center on Sunday October 20, 2019. Born April 6, 1942 in Minneapolis, Mn: the daughter of John and Elizabeth Schiel. She married her husband of 60 years, Gary Knoll, in Minneapolis on October 3, 1959. Barb was a stay at home mom, then a CNA at Brookside Medical Clinic; and later one...

October 17, 2019

Master Nijir J. Wells-Evans, 4, of Rockford, peacefully made his transition to Heaven on October 17, 2019 while in the presence of his family. Born November 29, 2014 in Rockford; he was the son of Jessica Holloway and Freddie Wells-Evans. A disabled child, Nijir taught those who loved him patience and his presence brought peace. Not a big people person...

October 17, 2019

Gustav “Gus” O. Larsen, 92 of Rockford, passed away on Thursday, October 17, 2019. Gus was born June 25, 1927, in Lacrosse, WI; son of Gustav A. and Agatha (Oefstedal) Larsen. He was a 1945 graduate of Rockford East High School, then served in the U.S. Navy in the latter months of World War II. Graduated from St. Olaf College,...

October 17, 2019

Charles “Bud” N. Bratina, 78, of Rockford, IL, passed away in his home on Thursday, October 17, 2019 surrounded by his family. Charles was born in Gary, IN on November 20, 1940, son of John S. and Violet R. (Prahovich) Bratina. He graduated from Lew Wallace High School in Gary, IN, Class of 1958 and served in the United States...

October 16, 2019

Dylan “D” Richard Heaslip, Our Beloved and Precious young man, 22, of Rockford, IL passed away Wednesday, October 16, 2019. He leaves behind his mom, Whitney Heaslip; dad, Dan (Valerie) Heaslip and brother, Cullen Heaslip; grandmothers, Patricia Holmertz and Jennifer Heaslip as well as his two best and most treasured friends, D.J. and Trevor, along with many aunts, uncles, cousins...