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Sylvia E. Bender
Nov 4, 2024
Sylvia Elaine Bender passed away at her residence in Caledonia, Illinois on November 4, 2024, at the age of 91. Born on February 2, 1933, in Moline, Illinois, Sylvia spent her life dedicated to her family, career, pets, and creative passions.
Sylvia was a beloved mother, grandmother, and accomplished professional. Her professional journey was one paved with success and leadership. Throughout...
Miroslawa "Mira" Wojciechowski
Nov 2, 2024
Miroslawa “Mira” Wojciechowski, 83, Rockford, passed away on Saturday, November 2, 2024. She was born in Suwalki, Poland on July 26, 1941, immigrated from Poland in the 1970s and married Eugene Wojciechowski in Rockford IL. She worked at Penguin Foods and for Hilander stores as a deli department manager until her retirement. In her retirement, Mira loved being outdoors tending...
Ronald J. Hnatko
Oct 31, 2024
Ronald Joseph Hnatko, formerly of Indianapolis and Chicago, passed away peacefully in his sleep on Thursday October 31, at 10:10 am.
Ron was born on June 24th, 1955 to Joseph and Harriet Hnatko in Chicago, Illinois. After graduating from Roosevelt High School, He went on to work for American Airlines as an airline baggage handler. During his American Airlines career, he...
Victor Niles Benson III
Oct 29, 2024
Victor Niles Benson III, 80, of Rockford, passed away on Tuesday, October 29, 2024.
Victor was born in Joliet, Illinois on December 19, 1943, the son of Victor and Clara (Babich) Benson. He graduated from Lockport Township High School, Class of 1961. Victor went on to attend Illinois Institute of Technology, earning his MBA in mechanical engineering remotely while working at...
Robert "Bob" C. Carter
Oct 29, 2024
Robert ”Bob” Charles Carter, 65, Rockford, passed away on Tuesday, October 29, 2024. He was born on September 28, 1959. The son of Charles and Janet (Hammerstrand) Carter. He worked as a machinist for many years and loved to spend his time drawing and painting. He is survived by his brother, Thomas (Stephen Mintz) Carter; he is predeceased by his...
Janet A. Rigoni
Oct 29, 2024
Janet Ann Rigoni, 86, passed away on October 29, 2024. Janet said she wanted to be remembered for loving her family more than anything else.
Janet was born on “8-8-38,” in Gary, Indiana, the eldest of Leonard and Ann Bessie (Kubik) Schmelter’s four children. She grew up in Hobart, Indiana, where she attended St. Bridget School and Hobart High and remained...
Sharon Marie Halfman
Oct 29, 2024
Sharon Marie Halfman, 81, passed away in her home with her family on Tuesday, October 29, 2024, in Rockford, Illinois. Born in Chicago, Illinois on October 1, 1943, daughter to Stanley and Margaret (Klein) Carlson. In 1981 Sharon married Kevan Halfman in Rockford, Illinois. She worked for All Rental which later became G & K rental for over 30 years,...
Carol Maye Adams
Oct 29, 2024
Carol Maye Adams, 96, of Machesney Park, passed away on Tuesday, October 29, 2024, surrounded by her loving family. Born on July 20, 1928, in Benton, WI, to Earl and Glada (Horsley) Hocking. Carol married John J. Adams on February 17, 1951. They spent 72 years together, until his passing on January 9, 2024. She attended Bowling Green University and...
Kathy A. Reina
Oct 29, 2024
Kathy Ann (Sandoval) Reina went to be with the Lord, her father and mother on Tuesday, October 29, 2024. Kathy’s wonderful life was blessed with so many wonderful people. She and her husband Denny shared 44 years and they were always together! During her young adulthood, Kathy worked serving the public at the Winnebago County Treasurer’s office but soon found...
Michael S. Jones
Oct 28, 2024
Michael Jones was a kind and generous man with an unforgettable smile. He was a loving husband, son, brother and friend. Michael passed away at the age of 72 at his home on October 28, 2024 surrounded by his loved ones.
Mike was an avid pilot who volunteered at the EAA Oshkosh Airventure for over 15 years and attended for over...
Bernice A. Terranova
Oct 28, 2024
Bernice A. Terranova, 96, Rockford, passed away on Monday, October 28, 2024, at home. She was born on January 12, 1928, in Streator, the daughter of A. J. and Anna (Senko) Novotney. She married John A. Terranova, Sr. in Rockford on November 30, 1946. He passed away on May 15, 2011. Bernice worked for many years at various Rockford businesses...
Thomas Elliott Root, MD
Oct 27, 2024
Thomas Elliott Root, MD, 81, passed away at home in Portland, Oregon surrounded by family on October 27, 2024.
Tom was born on August 16, 1943, in Port Jefferson, New York. Son to Elliott and Ruth (Horney) Root, he was raised in Jamestown, New York. As a young man he excelled at playing the trumpet and enjoyed trips to New York...
Jeffrey A. Bennett
Oct 26, 2024
Jeffrey “Jeff” Alan Bennett, 68, of Rockford, passed away unexpectedly on October 26, 2024. He was born on November 11, 1955, in Rockford, the son of Rubert and Betty (Davis) Bennett. He married Brenda (Walker) Gray on May 12, 2001, in Rockford. He worked as an electrician for the IBEW 364 Union for 44 years. In his younger years, he...
Mary Mildred McGarry
Oct 26, 2024
Mary Mildred “Millie” McGarry, 89, passed away in her hometown of Rockford, Illinois on Saturday, October 26, 2024. She was born on December 31, the last baby born in 1934; daughter to Harold and Romona (Creagan) Kennedy. After her father’s passing, she was raised and cared for by her mother Romona and her aunt, C. Loretta Creagan. She graduated from...
Marie B. Sesslar
Oct 25, 2024
Marie B. Sesslar, 91, passed away on Friday, October 25, 2024, at her home in Rockford, Illinois. She was born in Baltimore, Maryland on July 8, 1933 to Christian and Elizabeth Bauer.
Marie was an avid gardener who loved being outdoors tending to her large yard and beautiful gardens. She loved animals and actively cultivated and cared for the wild birds...
Michael A. Peters
Oct 25, 2024
Michael A. Peters, 79, passed away in Rockford, Illinois on October 25, 2024. He was born on November 15, 1944, son to Jesse and Violet (Kerwood) Peters Jr. Being raised in Decatur, Il he went to MacArthur High School, where he met the love of his life, Jeannine White. After graduating in 1962, Michael took a momentous step by entering...
Margery Sue Spencer
Oct 24, 2024
Margery Sue Spencer, 85 of Roscoe, passed away at home surrounded by family on Thursday, October 24, 2024.
Marge was born in Sycamore, Illinois on July 13, 1939, to Clifton and Vivian (Dellenback) Whisler. She graduated from Big Rock High School in Hinckley, IL in 1957. She was a homemaker for many years and went on to work for OSF Home...
Carol A. Irvin
Oct 24, 2024
Carol Ann Irvin, 74, of Rockford, passed away on October 24, 2024. She was born on March 7, 1950, in Rockford, the daughter of Alfred and Dorothy (Guffey) Carpenter. She married Jack Irvin on October 2, 1971, in Rockford, and spent 53 years together. She worked as a secretary for Our Savior's Lutheran Church. Carol had a love for animals,...
Alfred P. Piccirilli
Oct 22, 2024
Alfred P. Piccirilli, 80, Rockford, passed away at Anam Glen on Tuesday, October 22, 2024. He was born August 24, 1944, in Rockford, the son of Egidio and Vita (Ciaccio) Piccirilli. Alfred was a veteran serving in the Navy during the Vietnam War. After his discharge from the Navy, Al met and married Sheila Chennilaro and began his metal drafting...
Robert "Bob" C. Falgiatano
Oct 20, 2024
Robert “Bob” C. Falgiatano, 88, Rockford, passed away on Sunday, October 20, 2024, at Fairhaven Retirement Home with his loving family by his side. He was born August 24, 1936, in Rockford, the son of James and Iolanda (Coletta) Falgiatano. He was a graduate of Rockford West High School. Bob married Patricia “Pat” Kimpel in Rockford on June 1, 1957....
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