June 23, 2019

Julius A. Nemeth, 98, of Rockford, IL passed away Sunday, June 23, 2019. He was born August 23, 1920 in Chicago, IL the son of Julius L. and Elizabeth (Strum) Nemeth. Julius proudly served his country in World War II in the United States Navy. He was a member of the Lighter Than Air Corp, spending time on a blimp...

June 23, 2019

Michael “Woody” Woodring ,71, of Rockford, passed away surrounded by family on June 23, 2019 after a long illness from pulmonary fibrosis. Michael was the son of Troy and Phyllis Woodring that both preceded him in death. He is survived by one sister Karen (Tom) Hutchison of Edmonton Alberta Canada. Michael married and is survived by his wife of 42...

June 22, 2019

June 22, 2019

Bethany L. (Jamieson) Nelson, age 77 died peacefully surrounded by her family on Saturday, June 22, 2019. Beth is survived by her husband of 59 years, David Elmer Nelson; her daughter's Connie (John) Giblin and Teresa (Joe) Buehler; her grandchildren Bill (Katie) Giblin and Erin (Keith) Menge and five great-grandchildren, Brennen, Kera, Ryleigh, Carter and Paisley. She is predeceased by...

June 22, 2019

James "Jim" F. Froemming, 96, of Rockford, passed away June 22, 2019 at Crimson Pointe. Born August 1, 1922 in Marion, IN; the son of Paul G. and Ruth F. (Foster) Froemming. He married Lila D. Washicheck on August 10, 1945 in Milwaukee, WI. Lila preceded Jim in death on February 1, 2005. Jim, a U.S. Airforce Veteran of WWII,...

June 19, 2019

Paul W. Crittenden, 86, of Rockford, IL passed away Wednesday, June 19, 2019. He was born June 13, 1933 in Rockford, the son of Leo and Gertrude (Graf) Crittenden. He married Beverly Holland on October 10, 1964. They met on a hiking club event in Palisades State Park. Paul and Bev enjoyed hiking clubs, astronomy club, and photography club immensely....

June 18, 2019

Joseph R. Hernandez, 20, of Rockford, passed away suddenly at Swedish American Hospital. Born April 30,1999 in Rockford the son of Lori Ingram and Pedro Hernandez. He attended Rockford East Side Church of Christ. He enjoyed fishing, playing basketball and flirting with the girls. Avid sports fan, his favorite teams were the Chicago Bulls, Chicago White Sox, and Green Bay...

June 18, 2019

Dirk C. Webster, 54, of Rockford, IL passed away Tuesday, June 18, 2019. Dirk was born in Urbana, IL on September 29, 1964, son of Charles and Patricia (Cummings) Webster. He graduated from Auburn High School of Rockford, Class of 1982. Dirk was a stage manager in the music industry for most of his life, as well as a semi...

June 17, 2019

Brandon A. Bradle, 48, of Franklin Park, passed away June 17, 2019 in Stillman Valley. Born December 13, 1970 in Rockford; the son of Kent Bradle and Debra Avino. He married Nicole Casavechia on September 11, 2004 in Chicago. A graduate of Stillman Valley High School, Brandon served his country in the U.S. Navy for seven years. He was currently...

June 17, 2019

Loving Wife, Mamma, Nonna & Zia Armida Musa, 91, of Loves Park, died at 3:33 p.m. Monday, June 17, 2019 at St. Anne Center. Born January 26, 1928 in Ferentino, Italy; daughter of Giovanni Battista and Vittoria (Sisti) Giorgi. She lived in the Rockford area for 61 years, having come here from Ferentino. Armida married Pio Musa in Ferentino on...

June 16, 2019

Donald F. Comstock, 91, of Rockford, passed away June 16, 2019 at Javon Bea Hospital. Born September 29, 1927 in Arkansas City, Kansas, the son of Clarence Franklin & Alice Ruth (Knight) Comstock. He attended Rockford West High School. In 1946 he served in the US Navy, in Guam where he survived two hurricanes. He was medically discharged, then later...

June 14, 2019

Georgia “Midge” “Tootie” June (Hess) Bonacorsi, 99, of Rockford, IL, passed away peacefully at Fairhaven Retirement Center on Friday, June 14, 2019, with family at her side. Georgia June Hess was born June 5, 1920, daughter of George and Naomi (Wishard) Hess. She was the 8th of 9 children. Georgia married Charles Bonacorsi on Nov. 28, 1942, and lived with...

June 13, 2019

Terry C. Houghton, 62, of Davis, IL passed away Thursday, June 13, 2019. He was born November 21, 1956 in Rockford, IL, the son of George and Lucille (Dennis) Houghton. Terry graduated from West High School. He went on to work 20+ years as an operations manager with the Rockford Mass Transit District. Terry liked to be active and always...

June 11, 2019

Thomas R. Thompson, 77, of Rockford, IL, passed away Tuesday, June 11, 2019. Thomas was born in Rockford, IL on January 22, 1942, son of Roland and Rose (Currie) Thompson. He graduated from West High School in Rockford. Thomas was employed as a tool and die maker for several companies throughout his life. He loved to drive, fish, watching Chicago...

June 11, 2019

Kurt M. Wiesend, 62, of Machesney Park, passed away, Tuesday, June 11, 2019 in his home. Born March 21, 1957 in Chicago; the son of Max and Florence (Scanlan) Wiesend. A current employee of the U.S. Postal Service, Kurt was a U.S. Airforce Veteran and a former boat captain/dive instructor. Kurt had a life-long passion for music and began drumming...

June 11, 2019

Glen E Walter, 87, died on June 11, 2019. Born in Buchanan, Michigan to Lottie and Glen Walter, Sr. He attended schools in Buchanan. He also served four years in the Navy during the Korean conflict. Glen married Eleanor (Elly) Hanson on January 24, 1953. Survivors include his wife; children; Glenda (George) Corwin of Heber City, Utah, Kelli (Tom) Brown...

June 10, 2019

Joseph J. Weinbender, Jr., 93, of Rockford passed away Monday, June 10, 2019. He was born March 19, 1926 in Akron, Ohio, the son of Joseph J. Weinbender, Sr. and Catherine (Ulrich). Moved to a farm in Minnesota where he stayed until he joined and proudly served 6 years in the United States Navy during WWII in the Pacific Theater....

June 9, 2019

Joan Mary (Evans) Bumphrey, 85, of Rockford, IL, passed away peacefully, surrounded by family, on Sunday, June 9, 2019, after a long battle with dementia. Joan was born December 16, 1933, in Melton, England, daughter of Harold Owen and Christabel (Burrows) Evans. She started school at age 5, attending Woodbridge Primary School until she completed her schooling at age 15....

June 8, 2019

Lucy Danno, 86, of Loves Park, formerly of Chicago, passed away Saturday, June 8, 2019 at Swedish American Hospital after a brief illness. Born August 8, 1932 in Chicago; the daughter of Tony and Jennie (Bertolini) Camparone. She was married to Patsy Danno who preceded her in death. A loving wife, mother, and grandmother, Lucy retired from the city of...

June 7, 2019

Joseph “Joe” Campos, 68, Rockford, passed away June 7, 2019. Joe held the hand of the Lord and was not afraid. He knew he would live in eternity with the Lord and his parents and brothers once again. He succumbed to pancreatic cancer after a seven year battle. He was surrounded by his loving family at the time of his...