December 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...

December 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...

December 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...

December 31, 2017

December 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...

December 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...

December 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...

December 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....

December 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...

December 27, 2017

Mary P. (Oddo) Erwin, 55 Rockford—Mary P. (Oddo) Erwin, 55, of Rockford died Wednes-day, December 27, 2017 at home surrounded by her family after a long battle with breast cancer. She was a warrior and her posi-tive outlook inspired many. Born November 7, 1962 to Dianna (Hanson) and Lucian L. Oddo in Rockford. Graduated from Jef-ferson High School in 1981....

December 26, 2017

Merle J. Willson, 84, of Rockford, entered the presence of the Lord December 26, 2017. He married Anna Jane Slaght, his lifelong love in 1953 in Pleasant Valley, IL He was born January 29,1933, in Freeport, Illinois the son of Joseph W. and Lillian(Althoff) Willson. Merle farmed in Jo Daviess County until 1966. Then he worked at Woodward Governor, Rockford...

December 25, 2017

Ellen L. McHugh, 91, of Rockford, formerly of Belvidere, passed away Monday, December 25, 2017. She was born September 16, 1926, the daughter of Hugh and Gladys (Weld) McNeil. Ellen graduated from Belvidere High School in 1944 and Presbyterian Hospital School of Nursing in 1947. She married the love of her life, Dr. John P. McHugh on April 23, 1949....

December 25, 2017

Joseph Michael Maggio, Jr., 67, of Rockford, passed away unexpectedly on Monday, Christmas Day, December 25, 2017. He was born in Rockford on February 22, 1950; the son of Joseph and Frances (LaMarca) Maggio, Sr. Joseph married the love of his life, Patricia Martorana on April 4, 1970 at St. Anthony Catholic Church in Rockford where he and his wife...

December 25, 2017

Larry Wayne Brown, 66, Rockford, passed away December 25, 2017, at SwedishAmerican Hospital. He was born May 14, 1951, in Jonesboro, AR, the son of Robert Leon and Florence Elizabeth (Gilley) Brown. Larry married Patty Spargo in Memphis, TN on May 15, 1972. He served in the Army for 20 years retiring in 1991, with the rank of Staff Sergeant....

December 25, 2017

Joan F. Bartel Rafferty, 89, of Rockford passed away peacefully surrounded by many of her children and grandchildren on Monday, December 25, 2017 at OSF St. Anthony Medical Center. She was born on February 5, 1928 in Aurora, IL, the daughter of Frank and Frances (Molitor) Spoden. She was devoted member of Holy Family Catholic Church. Joan was a woman...

December 24, 2017

Gladys C. Malloy, 97, of Rockford, Il. passed away on Christmas Eve morning in her home surrounded by family. She was born on January 25, 1920 in Little Black, Wisconsin to Elsie and John Plockelmann. Gladys joined the Army during WWII working in the Pentagon and married Lewis H. Malloy following the war. They settled in Rockford to raise their...

December 24, 2017

Paul K. Swanson, 77, Loves Park, died Sunday, December 24, 2017 in his home, surrounded by his loving family. Born September 1, 1940 in Estherville, IA, son of John A. and Bertha Noram Swanson. Graduated from Spirit Lake High School. Served in the U.S. Air Force from 1958-1962, spending much of that time in England. Married Jeanie E. Grimes in...

December 24, 2017

Sandra J. Jaworowski, 75, of Rockford passed away Sunday, December 24, 2017 at Mercyhealth Rockford. Born June 2, 1942, in Riverside, Wisconsin, the daughter of Herman and Blanche (Bennett) Kurth. She married Richard Jaworowski on August 13, 1960 in Rockford. Sandra provided a good home for her family and was a wonderful grandma. She enjoyed crossword puzzles. Survived by her...

December 23, 2017

Naomi Craig was born May 1, 1925 to Pettus and Natalee Chrishon-Polnitz in Selma Alabama. She was one of nine children. She departed this life on December 23, 2017 always trusting in the Lord. She was 92 years old. She graduated from Selma High School and attended Selma College. Naomi accepted Christ at an early age. She joined Sandridge Baptist...

December 23, 2017

Donald J. Beckemeyer, 63 of Gilbert, Arizona passed away Saturday, December 23, 2017. Born December 1, 1954 to Lester and Jennie (Guastella) Beckemeyer in Rockford, Ilinois. Don attended Saint Patrick's Grade School and Auburn High School in Rockford, IL. Don was a very ambitious and self-motivated entrepreneur. He was a very hard worker throughout his life. His talent and love...