Apr 6, 2018

Giacomo “Jack” Michael LiCausi, 72, of Estero, FL, passed away on Friday, April 6, 2018. Formerly of Rockford, IL, he had been an Estero resident for the last 3 years. He was born May 2, 1945 in Rockford, the son of Jack Philip and Esther (née Gulotta) LiCausi. Mr. LiCausi was a 21-year retired veteran of the U.S. Army Reserves...

Apr 5, 2018

Wilbur R. Dempsey, 97, of Rockford, passed away April 5, 2018 at Amberwood Care Center. Born November 26, 1920 in Tamaroa; he was the son of Lawrence and Mary Dempsey. He married Carol Jones on January 7, 1956. A U.S. Army WWII Veteran, Wilbur was a member of Forest Hills Evangelical Church. He retired from Rockford Drop Forge Company after...

Apr 5, 2018

Mildred “Mickey” Kirkpatrick, 102, or Rockford passed away April 5, 2018 under the care of the Mercyhealth Palliative Care and Hospice Units. Mickey was born Mildred Friedericke Paulina Artus on October 16, 1915 in the town of Stettin, Wisconsin, the eldest of three daughters of Frank and Amanda (Krahn) Artus. Mickey’s family moved often, and she attended various schools in...

Apr 5, 2018

Reverend Robert A. Balog 74, passed away Thursday, April 5, 2018 at Presence Pine View St. Charles IL. Father was born on June 4, 1943, in Aurora, Illinois, to Stephen J. and Teresa Kabai Balog. Father Balog attended Marmion Academy, Aurora, Illinois, St. Ambrose University, Davenport, Iowa; Mt. St. Bernard Seminary, Dubuque, Iowa; and Aquinas Institute of Theology, Dubuque, Iowa....

Apr 3, 2018

John Francis Kostka, 90, lifelong resident of Rockford, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, April 3, 2018, surrounded by his loving family, listening to James Galway’s “Irish Eyes Are Smiling” and songs by The Clancy Brothers. Born in Rockford on September 27, 1927, to Walter M. and Dorothy E. Kennedy Kostka. John attended St. Thomas High School and West High. He...

Apr 2, 2018

LaVerne Lynch , 92, Loving and devoted husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather and friend. Verne went to join his wife Barb in heaven on April 2, 2018 at Wesley Willows with family by his side. Born December 23, 1925 in Rochelle IL, the son of LaVerne and Sara Lynch. Verne married the love of his life, Barbara Puricelli on April 23,...

Apr 2, 2018

Noah S. Kelling, 20, of Kirkland, passed away Monday, April 2, 2018. He was born September 15, 1997, in Rockford, Illinois, the son of Brian Kelling and Jennifer (Jimenez) Schmarje. Noah was a gifted mechanic and started working on things at a young age, following in his father’s, grandfather’s and Henry’s footsteps. He loved working on his beloved mustangs. Noah...

Apr 2, 2018

Ronald J. Johnson, 69, passed away peacefully on Monday, April 2, 2018, knowing he was well loved. Ronald was born on December 1, 1948, son of James and Lois (McCaslin) Johnson. He graduated from West High School and served in Vietnam as a helicopter pilot. Throughout life, Ronald was employed in the manufacturing industry having a successful career as a...

Apr 2, 2018

Apr 1, 2018

Marguerite S. Carlson 1923 - 2018 Magie Carlson, who passed away on April 1st at Rockford Mercyhealth Hospital, will be remembered for her faith, grace and kindness. Her sweet smile, caring compassion and thoughtfulness will be missed by all those she touched whether it was just a single encounter or a life long friend. She always made time for any...

Mar 31, 2018

Robert Dale Sargent, 81, of Rockford, passed away March 31, 2018 in his home. Born January 21, 1937 in Chicago; he was the son of Mildred Sargent. He married Karen L. Rosenbaum on March 7, 1983 in Las Vegas, NV. A U.S. Army Veteran, Bob spent most of his childhood days in Galesburg and Rockford. He retired from Gunite in...

Mar 30, 2018

Salvator “Sam” Valenza Sr. 1915-2018 of Rockford, passed away March 30, 2018. Born in San Cipirello, Sicily on October 12, 1915 to Benedetto and Rosalia (Cimino) Valenza. He lived with his parents in Sicily until he was 13 years old. In April of 1928, he immigrated, with his parents and siblings, to the United States and settled in Madison, Wisconsin....

Mar 30, 2018

Shirley Ann Anderson, 80, of Rockford, passed away Friday, March 30, 2018. She was born on December 13, 1937, in Louisville, KY, to Walter and Henrietta (Harris) Smith. Shirley was a loving mother and was happiest when spending time with her family. She is dearly loved and will be truly missed. Survivors include her children, Phyllis Johnson, Christie Anderson, and...

Mar 30, 2018

Dolores M. Mikels, 95, of Rockford, passed away Friday, March 30, 2018. She was born May 31, 1922, in Rock Falls, Illinois, the daughter of David and Edith (Henderson) Knight. She married Harold Mikels on March 24, 1945, in El Paso, Texas. Dolores enjoyed quilting but most of all she cherished time spent with her family. Especially her grandchildren and...

Mar 30, 2018

Marvin Ronald Magnuson, 60, of Rockford, passed away peacefully in his home on March 30, 2018 after a lengthy illness. Born February 5, 1958; son of Arlene and Ronald Magnuson. Marvin graduated from East Rockford High School and attended Northern Illinois University. He worked as a custodian for the Rockford School District for over 25 years. He enjoyed attending the...

Mar 30, 2018

Carolyn V. Conboy, 76, of Rockford, passed away peacefully March 30, 2018, in her home, surrounded by her loving family. Born July 12, 1941, in Rockford, the daughter of Stephen & Adele (Kuczynski) Bonzi. Graduated from Muldoon High School, class of 1959. She later attended Marquette University. Married Robert Conboy in Rockford, on August 17, 1963 at St. Bernadette Church....

Mar 29, 2018

Marguerite E. Burton, 104, of Rockford, passed away on March 29, 2018 in Rosewood Care Center. Born August 30, 1913 in Elk Grove Township, Elk Grove, Wisconsin; daughter of William and Margaret Cullen Coulthard. She lived 78 years in Rockford coming from Cuba City, Wisconsin in 1940. Married Virgil Burton in Dubuque, Iowa on September 26, 1940, he died in...

Mar 28, 2018

Susan “Sue” A. DeWitt, 60, of Rockford, passed away Wednesday, March 28, 2018. She was born December 14, 1957, in Rockford, Illinois, the daughter of Arnold and Alda (Zandonatti) DiTomassi. Sue retired from Rockford City Hall, finance department, after more than 39 years of employment. An avid Green Bay Packers fan, Sue enjoyed shopping, cooking, and trying out new restaurants....

Mar 26, 2018

Robert “Bob” G. Garnhart Jr., 66, of Monroe Center, died on Monday, March 26, 2018 in his home surrounded by his family and friends. Born September 7, 1951 in Rockford to Robert G. Garnhart Sr. and Lillian (Austin) Garnhart. A class of 1969 Rockford East High School graduate, Bob went on to graduate from Southern Illinois University with a degree...

Mar 26, 2018

Thomas “Tom” A. Moczynski passed away Monday, March 26, 2018 at Mercy Health Hospital. Tom was born in Milwaukee, Wisconsin on October 21, 1941, son of Anthony and Florence (Kowalski) Moczynski. He married Alice Sawall on February 23, 1963. Tom was the manager of Rockford Thermogas for 30 years. After the company’s closing, he was an electrician at Estwing, where...