Feb 9, 2019

Elaine Scarbrough, 69, of Rockford, IL, passed away on Saturday, February 9, 2019. Elaine was born October 17, 1949 in Chicago, IL, daughter of Lawrence and Irene (Gesiorski) Soja. She graduated St. Joseph’s High School of Chicago, IL. Elaine married the love of her life, James “Jim” Scarbrough on September 12, 1970 in Chicago. She was a member of St....

Feb 8, 2019

Elizabeth “Betty” Emily Hopkins Hink Rockford, IL - Betty Hink, 95, former resident of Windsor, Colorado, died February 8, 2019. Betty was born November 5, 1923 in Clinton, Iowa to Lloyd H. and Viola G. (Barber) Hopkins. Betty was married on April 14, 1945 to the late Joe Hink, Jr. in St. Louis, Missouri. They had been married for 66...

Feb 6, 2019

Logan Bryce Bilek, 19, of Rockton, IL, passed away Wednesday, February 6, 2019. Logan was born in Grand Rapids, MI on June 19, 1999, son of Marc and Lindsay (Anguilm) Bilek. He graduated Hononegah Community High School; Class of 2018. Logan will be remembered most for his big heart, sweet smile and his contagious laugh. He loved music, singing, photography,...

Feb 5, 2019

R. Christopher “Chris” Peters, 55, Aurora, formerly of Rockford, passed away unexpectedly on February 5, 2019. He was born February 18, 1963, in Rockford, the son of Richard and Joan (Enenas) Peters. Chris was a graduate of the former George Williams College in Downers Grove. He was employed as a bus driver for First Student and most recently as a...

Feb 5, 2019

Carol L. Nausner, 78, Machesney Park, passed away Tuesday, February 5, 2019, at OSF St. Anthony Medical Center. She was born May 28, 1940, in Chicago, the daughter of Francis and Estelle (Schrambeck) Geeser. Carol married Gerry Nausner, in Rockford, on August 29, 1959. She was the co-owner, secretary-treasurer for Met-Chem Consultants, Inc. from 1969 to 2000. She was a...

Feb 4, 2019

Clara D. Bragg, 63, of Pecatonica passed away peacefully on Monday, February 4, 2019. Born September 7, 1955, in Rockford, the daughter of Delbert and Ethel (Dunning) West. Clara married Daniel Bragg in Rockford on July 18, 1982. Clara enjoyed gardening and working on puzzles. She loved camping, catching crawfish and drinking coffee around the campfire. Most of all, Clara...

Feb 3, 2019

Gretchen M. Spreitzer, 70, Marengo, passed away Sunday, February 3, 2019, in her home. She was born July 3, 1948, in Chicago, the daughter of Donald and Rose Mary (Sikorski) Spreitzer. After attending Barat College for 2 years, she graduated from Elmhurst College with a Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources. She worked as a buyer for Navistar and most recently...

Feb 3, 2019

Vern W. Sympson, 88, lifelong resident of Rockford, passed away peacefully, Sunday, February 3, 2019, in his home. Born December 12, 1930, the son of Wray and Ethel (Clint) Sympson. After graduating from high school, Vern joined the United States Air Force. He was stationed in Germany as a radio operator from 1948 – 1952. Vern attended the American Television...

Feb 2, 2019

Michael O’Brien, 81, of Rockford, passed away surrounded by his family on Saturday, February 2, 2019. He was born in Illinois, the son of George and Virginia O’Brien. Mike married the love of his life, Jeanne, 55 years ago and had five children. After working 32 years for Atwood, Mike enjoyed a long retirement. He liked to travel, but he...

Feb 2, 2019

R. Royce Garrett, 84, of Rockford, passed away Saturday, February 2, 2019 surrounded by his family. Born January 5, 1935 in Sisseton, SD; son of Benjamin T. and Nora A. (Kolstad) Garrett. He married Joan M. Eifer on July 14, 1956 in Cherry Valley, IL. A graduate of East High School, Royce served his country in the U.S. Navy as...

Feb 1, 2019

Paul “Red” F. Johnson, 84, of Rockford, passed away in his home February 1, 2019. Born July 3, 1934 in Rockford, son of Fredrick and Martha (Swanson) Johnson. He married the love of his life, Lorraine Copas on July 20, 1959 in Rockford. Having served in Korea, Paul was a Veteran of the U.S. Army. He was also the former...

Feb 1, 2019

James E. Shields, 85, of Rockford, passed away February 1, 2019, surrounded by his loving family. He was born to William and Cynthia Allie Shields on August 25, 1933, in Cross County, Arkansas. After his father died, James became the man of the house and learned responsibilty. As a teenager he moved to Rochelle, Illinois, and found work at the...

Jan 31, 2019

Beverly “Bev” D. Free, 87, Rockford, passed away January 31, 2019 at Alden Park Strathmoor. Born July 18, 1931 in Jefferson, IA, daughter of Forrest & Bertha (Thornton) Reese. Married William “Bill” E. Free on July 19, 1949 in Salt Lake City, Utah. Employed by OSF Saint Anthony Medical Center as a Unit Clerk and CNA for over thirty years,...

Jan 31, 2019

Gail G. Goodwin, 76, of Rockford, passed away Thursday, January 31, 2019. He was born September 11, 1942, in Wisconsin Rapids, Wisconsin, the son of Bertha (Hakes) and Glen Goodwin. Gail married the love of his life, Linda Floyd, on May 12, 1961. They were married for 58 years. Gail worked 21 years at National Lock Co. and retired from...

Jan 30, 2019

Roger E. Fenelon, 83, of Rockford, passed away January 30, 2019 in his home. Born November 22, 1935 in Rockford, the son of Melvin E. & Marie E. (Olinger) Fenelon. He married Jacquelyn Rae Zwiger in Rockford on September 14, 1957. A graduate of St. Thomas High School, Roger retired from Amerock Corp. in 2002, after thirty six years of...

Jan 28, 2019

Jan 27, 2019

Lyle O. Lester, 92, of Rockford passed away Sunday, January 27, 2019 surrounded by his loving family. Born January 7, 1927, in Smithville, Oklahoma, the son of John Henry and Emmie (Burgess) Lester. Lyle was a veteran who proudly served in the United States Army during World War II. Lyle married Catherine Mullens on October 25, 1952. Lyle worked in...

Jan 27, 2019

Richard Craig Rapp, 79, of Rockford passed away, Sunday, January 27, 2019. Born January 2, 1940 in Chicago. Richard served in the United States Navy from 1956 – 1960. Richard made his living and raised his family as a machinist. He spent his retirement years making custom knives and enjoying riding his Gold Wing motorcycle throughout the states. He was...

Jan 27, 2019

Victor Anthony Zysk, Jr, 81, Rockford, passed away Sunday, January 27, 2019, in his home following a 4 year battle with lung cancer. He was born June 25, 1937, in Wilkes-Barre, PA, the son of Victor Anthony and Anna (Kochian) Zysk, Sr. Victor was a Navy veteran serving from 1956 to 1960. He married Gloria Hollo on October 4, 1969....

Jan 27, 2019

Larry Douglas “Doug” Messer, 76, Rockford, passed away Sunday, January 27, 2019, in his home surrounded by his loving family after a 14 year battle with Dementia. He was born November 16, 1942, in Oregon, IL, the son of Kenneth and Mildred (Pettinger) Messer. Doug married SanDee Jorgensen in Polo on June 21, 1964. He worked as a lithographer for...