Welton Walter Barclay
Jun 18, 2018
The Legacy of Welton Walter Barclay Welton Walter Barclay was the long-awaited son born to the union of the late Bishop Fitz-Hubert Everson Barclay, Sr. and Geraldine Williams Barclay following the birth of three sisters. Born on June 8, 1946, Welton was the last of four siblings born in the Republic of Panama before the family completed its migration to...
Sandra L. Bennett
Jun 17, 2018
Sandra L. Bennett, 61, of Fort Myers and formerly of Rockford, IL went to be with the Lord on Father’s Day, "Her Daddy’s Day" Sunday, June 17, 2018. Surrounded by her loving family after an unexpected illness. She was born April 12, 1957 in Rockford to Donald and Berniece Lameyer. She moved to sunny Florida in 2014 to live her...
Joseph W. "Joe" Logli
Jun 16, 2018
Joseph W. Logli, 72, of Rockford, died on June 16, 2018 peacefully in his sleep at his home in Green Lake Wisconsin. Born April 9, 1946 in Rockford, the son of John and Phyllis Logli. Graduated from St. Peter’s school, Boylan High School, and Northern Illinois University. After college, he taught at St. Bernadette’s school for two years before working...
Beverly Jean O'Hare
Jun 15, 2018
Beverly Jean O’Hare, 89, Rockford, passed away Friday, June 15, 2018, at Wesley Willows. Beverly was born April 1, 1929, in Chicago, the daughter of Sigmund and Ona (Gray) Burnes. Beverly married Don Robert O’Hare in Chicago on June 5, 1950. A longtime member of Our Savior’s Lutheran Church, Beverly was devoted to her faith and service to the community....
Doris P. Musselman
Jun 15, 2018
Doris P. Musselman, 93, of Rockford, passed away Friday, June 15, 2018 at Wesley Willows Health Center. Born November 24, 1924 in Rockford, the daughter of Jason & Addie E. (Snyder) Welch. Married to former Lloyd Aaron Musselman in Boonville, MO on November 2, 1942. Member of Beth Eden United Methodist Church. She enjoyed traveling, volunteering at church, playing cards,...
Kathleen L. (Stiles) Carlson
Jun 14, 2018
Kathleen L. (Stiles) Carlson, 73, Rockford, was borne to Everlasting life at 11:01pm June 14, 2018 at OSF Medical Center, surrounded by family, following a lengthy illness. Born to life Nov. 2, 1944 in Rockford, daughter of James Rendall and Margaret Anita (Dalton) Stiles. Married David C. Carlson, in St Peter’s Cathedral, Nov.22, 1969. Graduated from Bishop Muldoon High School...
Jerry J. Rebecca
Jun 13, 2018
Jerry J. Rebecca, 84, of Rockford, passed away Wednesday, June 13, 2018 at Mercy Health Hospital. Born September 21, 1933, the son of Nicholas & Martha M. (Rotello) Rebecca. Graduated from Rockford West High School, class of 1951 where he lettered in baseball, basketball and football for 3 years. Then later attended University of Illinois where he played football, and...
Dominic D. Williams
Jun 12, 2018
Dominic D. Williams of Rockford, Illinois, departed this earthly life on June 12, 2018 at his home surrounded by his family. Dominic was born, May 30, 1974 in Rockford, IL and was the son of Leonard Dowthard and Patricia Williams. He married Kimberly Lambert, December 28, 2014. Dominic graduated from Rockford Lutheran High School and earned his Bachelor’s degree from...
Richard H. Lotter
Jun 8, 2018
Richard “Rick” H. Lotter, 61, of Winnebago, passed away on Friday, June 8, 2018 at his home. Rick was born in Oakland, CA, son of Richard and Carol (Dahl) Lotter. He was married to Janet (Hasenyager) Lotter. Rick enjoyed life to the fullest, being involved in activities such as gardening, running, volley ball, tinkering and fixing things. He especially loved...
Lucy Baicher Heiberg
Jun 8, 2018
Lucy Baicher Heiberg: 09/05/22 to 06/08/2018 A prize-winning violinist broadcasting on Chicago radio at the age of 13, Lucy subsequently won a two year full scholarship under the guidance of her father, Boris Baicher, to North Texas State College, from there she went on to earn her Bachelors Degree at Northwestern University in Illinois where she was Concert Mistress of...
Brittany "Britt" K. Bair
Jun 8, 2018
Brittany “Britt” K. Bair, 32, of Lisle, formerly of Rockford, passed away June 8, 2018, after a courageous battle with brain cancer. Born June 2, 1986 in Rockford; she is the daughter of Frank Buscemi and Brie (Speracino) Kuster. She married Stephen Bair on July 13, 2013 in Rockford. A graduate of Boylan Catholic High School, class of ’04, she...
Robert E. Unger
Jun 8, 2018
Robert E. Unger, 65, of Rockford, passed away Friday, June 8, 2018 in his home. Born January 23, 1953 in Joliet, IL, the son of Donald & Kathryn (Hurt) Unger. Lived most of his life in the Rockford area. He loved gardening, cooking and his beloved dog, Fergi. Predeceased by his parents and brother, Alan. Survivors include brothers, David, Mark...
Ivan Mikkelsen
Jun 7, 2018
Ivan Mikkelsen, 87, passed Thursday June 7, 2018 at OSF St. Anthony Medical Center in Rockford, Illiniois after a short illness. Born and raised in Borris, Denmark, the son of Hans and Marie Mikkelsen. Ivan saw the German invasion of his country as a young man, and later served in the Danish Navy. Ivan immigrated to the United States in...
William "Bill" Samuelson
Jun 4, 2018
William “Bill” Samuelson, 71, Rockford, passed away Monday, June 4, 2018, in Rockford, the son of William and Sophie (Sawicki) Samuelson. He completed his undergraduate degree at the University of Wisconsin in Steven’s Point and his Master of Science degree from Northwestern University in 1969. Bill was hired as an instructor at Rock Valley College in 1970, to teach physics...
Maryann F. Fagan
Jun 4, 2018
Maryann F. Fagan, 79, of Rockford, passed away after a long illness, Monday, June 4, 2018. She was born January 26, 1939, in Rockford, Illinois, the daughter of Anthony and Rosemary (Fanara) Messina. Married Jim Fagan, who preceded her in death. Maryann was a loving wife, mother and sister. She is survived by her sons, John (Michelle) Fagan of Peru,...
Ava Alexis Anderson
Jun 4, 2018
Baby Ava Alexis Anderson was born into Heaven on June 4, 2018 at Mercy Health Hospital. The daughter of Alexis Collins and Vondell Anderson. She is survived by her parents; maternal grandparents, Maurice (Toy) Thompson, Sr; paternal grandmother, Tracy (Derrick) Cross, and special aunts Tachonda and Lakhiyia Hicks, uncles, nieces, nephews and family friends. Predeceased by paternal grandfather J. Vondell...
Kenneth J. Boel
Jun 3, 2018
Kenneth J. Boel, 75, lifelong resident of Rockford passed away Sunday, June 3, 2018. Funeral mass will be at 11:00 a.m. on Wednesday, June 6, 2018 at St. Bridget Catholic Church. Burial in Calvary Catholic Cemetery. Fitzgerald Funeral Home & Crematory, Riverside Chapel, assisted the family. To express online condolences, please visit: www.fitzgeraldfh.com.
Melinda Christina Hagaman
Jun 3, 2018
Melinda C. Hagaman, 30, of Rockford passed away Sunday, June 3, 2018. Born on December 15, 1987, in Denver, Colorado, the daughter of Mark and Janelle Melinda (Bea) Hagaman. Melinda was a Physical Therapist Supervisor of Outpatient Rehab Services at OSF St. Anthony Medical Center for 6 years. She was a Boylan Catholic High School Graduate and a member of...
Elsa M. Williams
Jun 1, 2018
Elsa M. William, 71, of Loves Park, passed away June 1, 2018. Born December 22, 1946 in Joliet, she was the daughter of Edward and Beatrice (Bliss) Lewis. Elsa moved to North Manchester Indiana where she worked at Peabody Seating Company as an equipment, Mig, and Shear Operator. She later became a Shift Supervisor/Manager of the Main View Restaurant. Wanting...
Donald R. Peterson
Jun 1, 2018
Donald R. Peterson, 88, of Rockford, passed away Friday, June 1, 2018. He was born July 22, 1929, in Stanley, Wisconsin, the son of Irvin and Eunice (Heiberger) Peterson. Don was the oldest of four boys and helped his father build the family home. He worked his way through college, becoming the first in his family to earn a four...