Jan 8, 2018

Heidi C. Breon, 47, of Rockford passed away Monday, January 8, 2018 in her husband’s arms, surrounded by her family, after a courageous two year battle with cancer. Born June 23, 1970, in Rockford, the daughter of Jeffrey and Gale (Erickson) Vincent. Heidi was a graduate of East High School and earned her Master’s degree from the University of Illinois...

Jan 7, 2018

Marjorie Jean Sherertz, 94, of Rockford, passed on Sunday, January 7, 2018. She was born on February 18, 1923. She was raised in the Rockford area and spent the majority of her years in the surrounding Rockford area. Marjorie went on to marry Robert D. Sherertz, her husband for over 70 years. Survivors include her children, Richard, Nancy, Allen (Angie)...

Jan 6, 2018

Delores A. “Lorrie” Pickett, 79, of Rockford, passed away on Saturday, January 6, 2018. She was born in Bloomington, IL on August 30, 1938; daughter of Carl and Josephine Campbell. Delores went on to graduate from Harvard High School and married her loving husband Laverne Pickett on June 30, 1962 at St. Bridget Catholic Church in Rockford. She worked for...

Jan 6, 2018

Elsie V. Alfrey, 98, Rockford, passed away Saturday, January 6, 2018, at OSF St. Anthony Medical Center. She was born April 5, 1919, in Sawyer County, WI, the daughter of Albin B. and Emma M. (Hoglund) Johnson. Elsie married Jay O. Alfrey in Dubuque, IA on June 1, 1940. He passed away in Berryville, Arkansas on February 7, 1979. She...

Jan 5, 2018

Joseph A. Peña, 86, of Rockford, passed away peacefully on Friday, January 5, 2018, surround by his family. Born June 14, 1931, in Belvidere, IL, to Manuel and Pauline Peña. Married Betty McKinney on November 26, 1949. He was a machinist at Rockford Powertrain. He enjoyed spending quality time with his children, grandchildren and great-grandchildren. Joe was an avid boxing...

Jan 2, 2018

Judy L. Williams, 69, of Pecatonica, passed away January 2, 2018 at Mercyhealth Rockford Hospital. Born February 3, 1948, the daughter of Rodney and Roberta Brydon. Judy married Billy Williams. Judy was very family orientated, she had room in her heart for everyone who came across her path. Judy enjoyed spending time with family and being outdoors. She loved horses,...

Jan 2, 2018

Keith Holcomb, 85, Rockford, passed away on January 2, 2018, at Generations at Neighbors in Byron. He was born January 8, 1932, in Rockford, the son of Harry and Arline (Wilson) Holcomb. Keith was an Army veteran serving during the Korean War attached to the 45th Infantry Division serving in Korea. He married Betty Lou Thompson in Rockton on October...

Jan 1, 2018

Shirley R. Walker, 76, of Rockford, passed away Monday, January 1, 2018. She was born January 16, 1941 in Cisne, IL, the daughter of the late Orville and Nellie (Stratton) Isom. She was a loving wife to Carrol Walker; proud and devoted mother to Terri Walker, Missy (Jeff) Skogsberg and Kip (Beth) Walker; dear grandmother to Megan Skogsberg, Kylie and...

Jan 1, 2018

Carl L. Gasiorowski, 82, of Rockford passed away peacefully on Monday, January 1, 2018, surrounded by his loving family. Born, April 16, 1935, in Chicago, IL, the proud son of Stanley and Helen (Peleschak) Gasiorowski. He thoroughly enjoyed the time he spent growing up on a farm in Wisconsin. Carl faithfully served in our United States Army from 1958-1960. He...

Jan 1, 2018

Charles L. Powers, 96, of Rockford passed away peacefully on Monday, January 1, 2018. He was born August 15, 1921 in Tomahawk, Wi, to Lee and Margaret (Lee) Powers. Charles married the love of his life Phyllis Hover, on June 26, 1948. Charles faithfully served our U.S. Army as a veteran of WWII. He retired from National Lock after 30...

Jan 1, 2018

Linda F. Ferge, 57, of Rockford passed away Monday, January 1, 2018, peacefully in her home. She was born February 6, 1960 in Rockford. She worked in home healthcare and in housekeeping at Rockford Memorial Hospital. Lovingly survived by her husband, Orville; sons, Dallas (Melissa), Houston (Melissa) and Austin (Stevie); grandchildren, Cloie-Ann, Resesmee, Nathan, Nicholas and Jordan; and numerous other...

Dec 31, 2017

Loral “Lori” G. Riley, 92, of Rockford, formally of Janesville, WI, passed away December 31, 2017 at Emery J. Lilge Hospice Home, Fort Worth TX. Born November 9, 1925, in Rockford, the daughter of Oran C. & Grace E. (Manley) Harris. She worked as a Secretary and Data Entry Clerk for many years. She supported her country as a switchboard...

Dec 31, 2017

Donald Eugene Lane, Sr., 75, passed away on Sunday, December 31, 2017. He was born to Harry Lane, Jr and Euhl Marie Vester on July 30, 1942 in Palakta, Arkansas. Don graduated from Biggers Reyno High School. He lived as a young man in Rockford, Illinois where he worked on photography and various sales positions. Don spent most of his...

Dec 31, 2017

Nancy Long-Pappas, 82, of Hot Springs Village, AR, passed away peacefully on December 31, 2017 at a family home in Machesney Park. Born December 7, 1935 in Gary Indiana, grew up in Rockford and graduated from East High School. Married Kenneth E Long on November 27, 1955; he predeceased her on June 26, 1997. Married Daniel T Pappas on April...

Dec 31, 2017

Dec 30, 2017

Donna M. Carter, 77, of Rockford, died peacefully at home Saturday, December 30, 2017, and is now restored in the presence of the Lord. She was born November 26, 1940, in Pelican Rapids, Minnesota, the daughter of Oscar and Mearl (Trane) Aarness. Donna was a graduate of Elbow Lake High School class of 1958. She moved from Minnesota to Belvidere...

Dec 29, 2017

Marion F. Licwinko, 89, lifelong resident of Rockford passed away Friday, December 29, 2017. Born on July 22, 1928, the daughter of Frank and Mayme (Dodge) Brokish. Marion was born in Dodgeville, Wisconsin. She left Dodgeville to start nursing school in Rockford and remained there ever since. Marion completed nurses training from St. Anthony's in 1952 then went on to...

Dec 28, 2017

Gerald “Jerry” R. Lindstrom, 76, of Rockford, passed away Thursday, December 28, 2017. He was born August 10, 1941, in Rockford, Illinois, the son of Gust and Margaret (Cleveland) Lindstrom. Jerry served his country in the United States Air Force. Married the love of his life Carol Haberer in 1966. He proudly served as a Rockford Police Officer from 1966...

Dec 28, 2017

LOVING HUSBAND, FATHER AND GRANDPA Felix “Phil” J. Armato, 92, of Rockford, passed away December 28, 2017 at Cherryvale Place. Born April 6,1925, in Chicago, the son of Carl & Mamie (Rebecca) Armato. Served in the US Army during WWII. Married the love of his life Joyce Kimberly in Rockford, on May 27, 1950. She predeceased him July 20, 2007....

Dec 27, 2017

Leona V. Pavlik of Rockford, IL, left us on December 27th, 2017, at the age of 87, to reunite with her husband. She was born in Verdigre, Nebraska on October 13, 1930; daughter of George and Clara (Ondracek) Dufek. Leona married her loving husband, James Pavlik on November 14, 1953. She worked many years for Osco Drug before retiring in...