July 10, 2019

Svea F. Forsberg, 97, Rockford, passed away Wednesday, July 10, 2019, in her home. She was born in Sweden on April 16, 1922. She married Birger Forsberg on September 15, 1945, and he passed away in January of 2004. She and her husband owned and operated the Forsberg Bakery on Broadway for many years. She is survived by her daughter,...

July 10, 2019

Jason Lee Corbin, 43, Rockford, formerly of Byron, passed away unexpectedly on Wednesday, July 10, 2019. He was born February 24, 1976, in Rockford. Jason worked for many years in several his family’s businesses. He was always conscientious and hardworking whether he was working on or repairing equipment or attending to customers, who loved his quick wit and sense of...

July 10, 2019

Ronald Leek, 80, of Rockford, passed away July 10, 2019. He was born February 5, 1939 in Aurora Illinois. Ron was best known as the longtime owner and announcer at Byron Dragway. Ron’s contribution to motorsports transcend the race track he called home for over 50 years. As a steward of the sport, Ron held positions at numerous racetracks throughout...

July 9, 2019

Reverend Arnold E. Lack of Rockford, IL, passed away on July 9th at the age of 88. He was born at home on January 28, 1931 in New Era, IA to the Reverend Ernest and Lenora Lack. Arnold graduated from East High School in Des Moines, IA and received his bachelor’s degree from Augustana College in Rock Island, IL. He...

July 9, 2019

Lori J. Rittenhouse, 53, of Rockford, passed away Tuesday, June 9, 2019 in her home, after a long battle with cancer. Lori was born August 26, 1965 in Rockford IL, daughter of David and June (Mennenga) Rittenhouse. She was employed with USF Holland Trucking Co. as a billing clerk for 25 years. Throughout life, Lori enjoyed bowling, going to comedy...

July 8, 2019

Beverly Joan Thomas, 79, of Byron, IL, passed away Monday, July 8, 2019. Joan was born in Byron, IL on August 15, 1939, daughter of Milo Garman and Iva Barnhart. She married William Thomas on February 2, 1960 in Byron, IL. He passed away November 2, 2015. Joan enjoyed watching sports, especially the Green Bay Packers and Chicago Cubs, cooking,...

July 5, 2019

Georgia F. Sarchet, 86, Rockford, passed away Friday, July 5, 2019, in SwedishAmerican Hospital. She was born March 31, 1933, in South Whitley, Indiana, the daughter Herman and Pauline (Oberhoulster) Able. Georgia was employed at Brookside Medical Clinic as a secretary. Survived by her daughter, Cynthia “Cindy” (Dr. Forrest) Riordan, her sons, Bradley (Maria) Penn of Riverview, FL and Douglas...

July 4, 2019

John (Jack) Tillis, 88, died peacefully surrounded by members of his family in his home on July 4, 2019. He was born to Kenneth and Kathryn (Hiller) Tillis on July 31, 1930 in Ottumwa, Iowa. His early years were spent in Salinas, Kansas, Lincoln, Nebraska, and Minneapolis, Minnesota before settling in Des Moines, Iowa. He attended various high schools including...

July 3, 2019

Robert J. Barabasz, 82, of Belvidere, died Wednesday, July 3, 2019 in his home. Born September 24, 1936 in Chicago; son of Bruno and Eleanor (Trznadel) Barabasz. Married his loving wife, Genevieve L. Gillis on May 4, 1957 at St. Boniface in Chicago. Robert worked for the Chicago Police Department until his retirement in 1994. Member of St. James Catholic...

July 3, 2019

Rulen D. Wigtion, 55, of Rockford, passed away July 3rd, 2019 doing something he loved. Born June 6, 1964 in Rockford, the son of Rulen and Marie (Davison) Wigtion. On August 3rd of 2018 he married Mary Ann Sparks Brown in Rockford. A 1982 graduate of Jefferson High school, Rulen was employed at NFI Industries as a spotter for many...

July 3, 2019

Manuel "Moe" M. Chapa, 64, of Rockford, passed away surrounded by his loving family, on July 3, 2019 at OSF Saint Francis Medical Center, Peoria. Born November 12, 1954 in Castroville, TX, the son of Omero & Manuela (Gamboa) Chapa. Graduated Auburn High School, class of 1973. He married Sheri Borgen on July 7, 1984 in Rockford. He was a...

July 2, 2019

July 2, 2019

David M. Honkamp, 74, of Rockford, passed away July 2, 2019 at Swedish American Hospital. Born June 18, 1945 in Chicago; son of Virgil and Margaret (Koster) Honkamp. He married Jan McHugh on May 4, 1968 in Rockford. A member of the Cathedral of St. Peter, David was the former President, CEO and part owner of Cellusuede Products Inc., where...

July 1, 2019

Marjorie J. Bengtson, 93, of Rockford, passed away July 1, 2019. Born December 16, 1925 in Rockford; daughter of Leon P. and Anna E. (Von Der Vellen) Doherty. She married Clifford Bengtson on August 12, 1961 in Rockford. A graduate of Bishop Muldoon High School, Marjorie was a member of St. Edward Church, where she sang in the church choir...

June 29, 2019

Ronald W. Stahl, 87, of Rockford, passed away Saturday, June 29, 2019 in his home. Ron was born June 13, 1932 in Chicago, IL, son of Walter and Rita (Hiede) Stahl. He graduated from West High School in Rockford, Class of 1950 and later earned his bachelor’s degree from Rockford College. He served in the U.S. Army from 1952-1954 and...

June 29, 2019

Robert (Bobby) Lee White Jr. was born in Detroit, Michigan on February 20, 1953 to Robert Lee White and Margaret Gertrude. He made his transition on June 29, 2019. At the age of 12 he accepted Christ into his life and was baptized at Second Avenue Baptist church. Bob graduated from Murray Wright High school in 1971 receiving his diploma....

June 27, 2019

Willie T. Simpson, 93, of Rockford, Illinois passed away Thursday, June 27, 2019. He was born September 6, 1925 in Iva, South Carolina, the son of Frank D. and Virgil (Evans) Simpson. Willie proudly served in the United States Army. He married Frances May 27, 1957. He was a Christian man who truly loved Jesus and was a longtime member...

June 26, 2019

Mona S. McHughes, 78, of Rockford, passed away Wednesday, June 26th, 2019, at Progress West Hospital. Born March 18, 1941, in Rockford, Illinois, the daughter of Kenneth and Maude Felvey. Mona graduated class of 1959 from Rockford West HIgh School a proud Girl Scout. She graduated from Rockford Memorial Hospital School of Nursing. Mona married Willard “Mac” McHughes on March...

June 26, 2019

Barbara J. Phillip, 83, of Rockford, IL, passed away Wednesday, June 26, 2019. Barb was born February 23, 1936 in Rockford, IL, daughter of John S. and Helen K. (Czyzewski) Podeszwa. She graduated from Muldoon High School, Class of 1953. Barb later attended Northern Illinois University and earned a B.S. in Education as well as a Master’s of Science in...

June 24, 2019

Carl J. Scalise, passed peacefully in his sleep on Monday, June 24, 2019, surrounded by his loving family. Carl was born on December 1, 1922 in Rockford, Illinois to Carlo Scalise and Rosalia Abbate. He graduated from Central High School in Rockford. He was a loving husband to Martha and devoted father to their five children: Carl, Samuel, Daniel, Roseann,...