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Patricia M. Cutright
June 5, 2024
Patricia “Trish” M. Cutright, age 75, of Rockton, IL, passed away at home on Wednesday, June 5, 2024. Patricia was born on April 21, 1949 in Rockford, IL, the daughter of Ernfred and Iva Mae (Kniskern) Olson. She earned her associate’s degree in business from Rockford business college. She married Ricky D. Cutright on June 22, 1985, at Salem Lutheran Church....
Debra Lucille Watson
June 5, 2024
Debra Lucille Watson, 71, Rockford, passed away Wednesday, June 5, 2024, in her home. She was born August 27, 1952, in Rockford, the daughter of Harold and Fern (Williams) Lowry. Debra married John “Lynn” Watson in Rockford. She was a Quality Control Inspector for Forest City Machine and later with Rockford Tool Craft until her retirement.
Survived by her husband, Lynn...
Joyce Alice Mary Sutherland-Forsythe
June 4, 2024
Joyce Alice Mary Sutherland-Forsythe, of Rockford & Mackinaw, IL, passed away peacefully, Tuesday, June 4, 2024, at Javon Bea Hospital, Rockford, Illinois.
Joyce was born May 29, 1926, Norwich, Norfolk, England to Florence Mary Holder and John Arthur Sutherland. She married Gerald Franklin Forsythe, December 16, 1944, in Norwich-Norfolk, England. Surviving are; daughter, Jo Anne (Louis) Ferroli of Machesney Park, son,...
John M. Hammer
June 4, 2024
John M. Hammer, 88, passed away at his home in Rockford, IL on Tuesday, June 4, 2024. Born on March 8th of 1936 in Rockford, IL to parents John H. and Ida M. (Olson) Hammer. John graduated from West High School in 1954 and soon after met the love of his life, Virginia, at a grocery store they were both...
Andrea R. Koteski
June 3, 2024
Andrea Renea Koteski, 47, of St. Charles, IL died peacefully on Monday, June 3, 2024 in her home. Born June 29, 1976 in Rockford, daughter of Thomas C. Koteski and Margery Caruana Koteski.
Survivors include her loving partner Bob and their child, J., her mother, sister, brother and a large extended family. Predeceased by her father and beloved grandparents Josephine...
Ronald "Ron" T. Schwarz
June 3, 2024
Ronald “Ron” T. Schwarz, 67, Rockford, passed away peacefully on Monday, June 3, 2024, surrounded by family after a very courageous battle with Alzheimer’s. He was diagnosed only months after his retirement in 2021.
Ron was born December 29, 1956, in Bridgeport, CT, the son of Horst and Ingeborg (Isenberg) Schwarz. Ron received a bachelor’s degree in agricultural engineering from...
Charles L. Martin
June 3, 2024
Charles “Chuck” L. Martin, age 80, of Rockford, IL, passed away on Monday, June 3, 2024.
Chuck was born in Brodhead, WI on July 31, 1943, the son of Lawrence Thomas and Blanch Elaine (Vickers) Martin. He graduated from Freeport High School, Class of 1961. Chuck was the proud owner and operator of C. Martin and Sons Well Drilling for over...
Lori J. Vogeler
June 1, 2024
Lori Vogeler, 71, of Rockford, passed away on June 1, 2024. She was born on July 29, 1952, in Rochelle, IL, the daughter of Verlis and Eleanor (Bolthouse) Vogeler.
She grew up on a farm in Ashton, IL and completed her education at Illinois State University. After graduation, she moved to Rockford and worked for many years at both Sundstrand and...
Shirley M. Wood
June 1, 2024
Shirley M. Wood, 99, of Rockford, passed away on June 1, 2024. She was born on June 21, 1924, in Rockford, the daughter of Charles and Mabel (Heiter) Peck. She married William Curtis Wood on November 28, 1942, and he preceded her in death on November 5, 1971. Shirley stayed home to raise their two children, Michael and Janice, and...
Marilyn M. Miller
May 30, 2024
Marilyn M. Miller
October 18, 1934 - May 30, 2024
Marilyn Mae (Gibson) Miller (89) passed away on Thursday May 30th after a courageous fight. Marilyn battled several health issues in recent years, just as she faced her entire life, with grace, determination and a love for life and her family.
Marilyn was born to parents Hubert and Ellen Gustin. She was one of...
Joanne C. Jones
May 27, 2024
Joanne Catherine Jones, 86, of Rockford, IL, passed away on Monday, May 27, 2024.
Joanne was born in Chicago, IL on August 27, 1937, daughter of Joseph and Anna Pflaumer Sinkovitz. She graduated from St. Michael High School in Chicago and went on to work as an editor for the Santa Fe Railway for many years. Joanne enjoyed taking care of...
Sofia Isabel Reyes-Delgado
May 26, 2024
Sofia Isabel Reyes-Delgado, 19, a beloved daughter, granddaughter, sister and friend, passed away on May 26,2024, in Rockford, Illinois. She was born on April 28, 2005, in Puerto Rico, daughter to Gilberto A. Reyes and Amarillys Delgado. From a young age, Sofia's spirit shone brightly through her passion for reading and later experimenting with the latest makeup trends. Her vibrant...
Kellie J. McGrath
May 26, 2024
Kellie Jean McGrath, 62, passed away surrounded by family, following a sudden illness. She was born in Sparta, Illinois, the daughter of Dean and Jeanne (nee Korando) Gordon. She graduated from Chester High School, class of 1980, and was a Marching Yellow Jacket. She married Jim McGrath in 1997, in Rockford, Illinois. Kellie worked as an account manager for Midland...
Ruth Elaine Turner
May 25, 2024
Ruth “Elaine” Turner, 93, walked peacefully into the arms of Jesus on Saturday, May 25, 2024, after a bad fall in her home. She was born on July 4, 1930, in Muncie, IN, the eldest child of Russell and Laura Etta Mathews. She spent her years growing up in Wapakoneta, OH, and graduated from Blume High School in 1948.She attended...
David A. Thompson
May 23, 2024
David A. Thompson, 77, passed away Thursday, May 23, 2024, at his home in Rockford, IL. He was born March 27, 1947, in Rockford, IL to Allen and Florence (Williamson) Thompson. He met the love of his life, Candace, here in Rockford and they were married soon after on June 15, 1968. They welcomed two children into the world, Beth...
Maryjo Domino Pritz
May 23, 2024
After a remarkable life's journey that lasted nearly 97 years, Maryjo Domino Pritz passed away at 4:16 a.m. on Thursday, May 23, 2024, at her home at Morning Star Village with her granddaughters Sarah and Maryjo at her side.
Maryjo was born in Rockford, Illinois on September 25, 1927, the only daughter of Anthony Domino (an immigrant from Roccamena, Sicily) and...
Maureen A. McDonough
May 22, 2024
Maureen Ann McDonough (Burke)
September 3, 1960 – May 22, 2024
It is with heavy hearts we announce the passing of Maureen McDonough, 63, on May 22nd after a brief battle with cancer. She was surrounded by her loved ones at the time of her passing.
Maureen was born on September 3rd, 1960 to J. Thomas and M. Joann Burke in Columbus, Ohio...
Bonnie M. Anderson
May 21, 2024
ROCKTON - Bonnie Marie Anderson, died May 21, 2024, at her home. She was born on Nov. 6, 1932 in Stronghurst, IL, the daughter of Otto M. and Mable P. (Kidd) Barr. She retired from Sundstrand Corp after 16 years of work as a legal and administrative executive secretary. There-after, she worked as a volunteer for Catholic Charities Refugee Program...
Thomas Pniewski
May 21, 2024
Thomas “Tom” Pniewski, 77, passed away surrounded by his loving family May 21, 2024, in Rockford, Illinois. Born on May 1, 1947, in Elmhurst, Illinois, son to Frank and Mary Lou (Pobgee) Pniewski. He was raised in Arlington Heights. After high school, he was drafted to the U.S. Army and served in Vietnam, earning a Purple Heart. While stationed in...
Victor "Joe" Hutcheson
May 20, 2024
Victor Junior Hutcheson (Joe),71, of Winnebago, passed away after a battle with pancreatic cancer, on Monday May 20, 2024. He was born May 12, 1953 in Rockford, IL to Victor and Ostella Irene (Colcasure) Hutcheson. He retired from Valspar Corporation after 42 years of service.
He met his wife, Cynthia R. Jamison through the love of horses and trail riding. They...
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