October 12, 2019

Norton Van de Poele Jr., 77, of Rockford, passed away in his home on October 12, 2019. Born May 11, 1942 in Brockton, MA; the son of Norton and Hazel (Gibbs) Van de Poele Sr. He married Tribba Woodall on August 29, 1964 in Snyder, OK. A Veteran of the U.S. Air Force, Norton retired from Sundstrand after 31 years...

October 12, 2019

Reverend Charles A. Nichols, Sr. 87, of Rockford, IL, passed away Saturday, October 12, 2019. Charles (Charlie) was born in Platteville, WI on March 30, 1932, son of Daniel E. and Leila M. (Johns) Nichols. He married Lois E. (Huebscher) Nichols on June 17, 1966 in Chicago, IL. She passed away June 16, 2010. Charlie was an ordained minister, serving...

October 11, 2019

Wendy Ann (Wolfe) Geiselhart, 55, of Rockford, IL, passed away Friday, October 11, 2019. Wendy was born July 31, 1964 in Altoona, PA, daughter of Dennis Wolfe, Sr. and Frances (Datres) Wolfe. She graduated from Harlem High School in 1982. Wendy married Michael Geiselhart on October 11, 2002. She attended the Congregation of Jehovah’s Witnesses in Rockford. Wendy had a...

October 11, 2019

Steven D. DeLong, 65, of Rockford passed away October 11, 2019 at UW Hospital in Madison, WI. Born April 19, 1954 in Rockford the son of James T. & Florence M. (Cooper) DeLong. Graduated from Rockford East high school, class of 1973. Married Pamela Clingenpeel in on September 23, 1995. He worked for Beloit Memorial Hospital, retiring on August 1,...

October 9, 2019

Mary L. Bennett, 91 of Rockford, passed away on Wednesday, October 9, 2019, with her family by her side. Mary was born November 6, 1927, in Villa Grove, IL; daughter of Clarence and Mary (Martin) Iverson. Mary was a homemaker and took great pride in raising her 7 children. She enjoyed painting, both in oils and water colors and fishing,...

October 9, 2019

Dolores "Lori" Evelyn Timm, 83, passed away peacefully Wednesday October 9, surrounded by her loving family. She courageously fought a hard battle the past many years of health struggles to stay as long as she could on earth with her dear family. Her strength and determination to rise above the challenges that faced her will always be appreciated and lovingly...

October 8, 2019

October 8, 2019

Jerome B. Doty, 71, of Rockford passed away Tuesday, October 8, 2019. He was born December 29, 1947 in Woodstock, IL the son of Everet and Lucille (Mends) Doty. Jerome grew up on a farm in Woodstock. Jerome married the love of his life, Suzanne Arko, on November 1, 1980. He was self-taught man with a good sense of humor....

October 8, 2019

Thomas E. Czubachowski, 75, passed away in his home on October 8, 2019. He was born in Mendota, Illinois on February 21, 1944, the son of Edward and Eleanor Czubachowski. He graduated from Mendota Highschool. After graduation he was drafted into the navy and worked as a chef until he was discharged. Thomas enjoyed working with food and spent the...

October 8, 2019

Janina “Nina” Zabinski, 81 of Rockford, passed away on Tuesday, October 8, 2019, with her family by her side. Nina was born February 28, 1938, in Radom, Poland; daughter of Julian and Bronislawa (Lipski) Lewandowski. Nina worked as a Licensed Practical Nurse for many years. She enjoyed gardening, traveling to Poland and other destinations in Europe. Nina especially cherished her...

October 8, 2019

GERALD DION 'JERRY' LICKTEIG, ROCKFORD – Gerald Dion "Jerry" Lickteig, 91, went home to be with the Lord on October 8, 2019. He was born in Corwith, Iowa on June 15, 1928, the eighth of nine children to John and Mary Lickteig. He graduated high school in 1946, and then served in the U.S. Army as a sergeant in Seoul,...

October 7, 2019

Duane Leland Judd, 91, of Rockford, passed away October 7, 2019. He was born January 14, 1928 in Durand to Donald and Clarice (Deal) Judd. He married Lois Zwiefel on March 9, 1946 in Rockford and together, they shared 68 years of marriage. He served in the U.S. Army during WWII and retired from National Lock after 39 years of...

October 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...

October 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...

October 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...

October 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...

October 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...

October 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...

September 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...

September 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....