May 25, 2016

Charlotte G. Boales, 85, Rockford, passed away Wednesday, May 25, 2016, at Wesley Willows Health Care Center. She was born August 18, 1930, in Summit, NJ, the daughter of Richard and Hazel Garlock. Charlotte married William G.“Bill” Boales in 1951. He passed away in Rockford on May 30, 2015. She was a member of First Presbyterian Church of Caldwell in...

May 24, 2016

Matthew P. Rotello, 53, Rockford-Matthew P. Rotello, 53, passed away Tuesday, May 24, 2016, at Swedish American Hospital with family by his side. Born April 18, 1963 in Rockford, the son of Joseph & Mary Ann (Costello) Rotello, he lived most of his life in Rockford. Matt graduated from West High School, class of 1981, and received an Associate’s Degree...

May 23, 2016

Jerry J. McWilliams, 83 of Loves Park died Monday May 23, 2016 surrounded by his loved ones at Kindred Hospital in Sycamore. The son of Victor and Florence McWilliams. Veteran of the US Navy serving during the Korean War in the South Pacific. Married Betty L. Townsend on January 9, 1954 in Rockford. Survivors include, sons, Gary (Jody), Greg (Alice),...

May 23, 2016

Glen R. Lewis, 94, of Rockford died Monday, May 23, 2016 at Fairhaven Christian Retirement Center. Born August 25, 1921 in Hazel Green, WI the son of William and Marie (Taylor) Lewis. Served in the United States Army during WWII on the beaches of Normandy where he lost numerous friends and saw many soldiers die. He was lucky to have...

May 22, 2016

Siamphone Singmouangthong, 60, Rockford, died Sunday, May 22, 2016, in her home surrounded by her family. She was born in Laos on February 2, 1956, the daughter of Souvanh and Khoune Luangphakdy. Siamphone married Vanh Singmouangthong in Pakse, Laos in 1975. She was employed as an inspector at Spider Company for 8 years. Survived by her husband, Vanh, her sons,...

May 21, 2016

Josephine Nicosia, 84, of Rockford passed away Saturday, May 21, 2016. Born June 30, 1931, in Sicily, the daughter of Joseph and Rosa (Santalucia) Nicosia. Josephine worked at Rockford Products as an inspector for over 25 years retiring in 1993. She was a member of St. James Catholic Church. Survived by her brothers, Ross Nicosia and Dominick (Rosa) Nicosia; sister,...

May 20, 2016

Randal “Randy” S. Charlton, 64, of Rockton, passed away on Friday, May 20, 2016 surrounded by his family. He was born on May 7, 1952 in Rockford, the son of Sherman and Barbara (Dygert) Charlton. Randy served proudly in the United States Navy aboard the U.S.S. Schenectady during Vietnam. He worked as a butcher at Cub Foods for nearly 20...

May 20, 2016

Marie Jurkewycz, 93, of Rockford, passed away in her home. Born September 12, 1922 in Ukraine, the daughter of Mr & Mrs Hwyel. She was a homemaker most of her life, but she did volunteer as a greater at Rockford Memorial Hospital. Visitation will be 1:30 -2:30 pm with a service starting at 2:30 pm Wednesday, May 25, 2016 at...

May 20, 2016

May 18, 2016

William “Bill” R. Coon, 81 Rockford-William “Bill” R. Coon, 81, passed away Wednesday, May 18, 2016 in his home, surrounded by his loving family. Born February 28, 1935 in Thomson, IL, the son of Robert E. & May (Spencer) Coon. Lived most of his life in Rockford, coming here from Savanna. Bill worked for the Iron Workers Local Union 498,...

May 16, 2016

Susie Duke Walsh, 63, of Rockford, formerly of Golden, CO, passed away surrounded by her family on Monday, May 16, 2016. She was born on October 16, 1952 in Chicago, the daughter of James and Betty (Delaney) Duke. She relocated to Golden, CO, where she met the love of her life, John Walsh. The two married on August 16, 1985....

May 16, 2016

Gary A. Lubbert 52 of Rockford passed away Monday May 16, 2016 in Swedish American Hospital. He was born July 18, 1963 in Charles City Iowa, the son of Roy and Margaret Lubbert. He graduated with his Bachelor’s and Master’s Degree from University of Northern Iowa. He went on to teach at Central College in Pella, IA. He then worked...

May 16, 2016

Beatrice Anne Bier Whitford, 65, of Burnsville, Minnesota, previously of Rockford, passed away Monday, May 16, 2016. Born in Janesville, Wisconsin, the daughter of Matthew and Norma Bier, sister to Bob Bier. She graduated from Muldoon High School in 1968. She married Larry (Lawrence) Whitford (passed 1987) and they had three children: Eric James (passed 1972); Sharlin Janell Logid; Lawrence...

May 15, 2016

Karin E. Ditto, 73, a lifelong resident of Rockford, died Sunday, May 15, 2016 in her home surrounded by her family. Born Feb. 11, 1943 the daughter of John and Helen (Baker) Last. Married her loving husband Forrest Ditto on Feb. 13, 1960 in Rockford and together they had 3 beautiful children. Karin was an avid Chicago Cubs and Chicago...

May 15, 2016

Jeanette L. Chessel, 90, of Rockford, passed away on Sunday, May 15, 2016. She was born In Freeport, IL on September 28, 1925, the daughter of William and Helen (Buck) Bessert. She married Edwin P. Chessel. She was a cherished employee of Dierks Food Inc. in Rockford for many years. She is survived by her sons, Timothy (Sue Huetson) Chessel...

May 14, 2016

Zygmunt “Ziggy” “Zig” A. Licwinko, Jr., 87, a lifelong resident of Rockford, died Saturday, May 14, 2016 at the Bickford House. Born Jan. 26, 1929 the son of Zygmunt A. and Mary E. (Szrajba) Licwinko, Sr. He attended St. Stanislaus Elementary School and Harlem High School, class of 1947. Zig joined the United States Army serving in Korea from 1951-1952...

May 11, 2016

Betty C. Snoy, 92, Rockford, passed away Wednesday, May 11, 2016, at the Bickford House. She was born February 28, 1924, in Grand Rapids, MI, the daughter of Frank and Bertha (Gilbert) Carr. They moved to Indianapolis, Indiana where Betty grew up and graduated from Shortridge High School earning letters in several sports. She was offered an athletic scholarship to...

May 11, 2016

Thomas L. Nash, 65, of Rockford died Tuesday, May 10, 2016 at his home surrounded by his family. Tom was born February 20, 1951 in Rockford, IL to Curtis and Henrietta (Smith) Nash. He married his wife, Debra Rattner, on November 29, 1975 in Rockford, IL. Tom graduated from Guilford High School Class of 1969, Rock Valley College, Northern Illinois...

May 10, 2016

Evelyn Rygh Hulstedt, 93, of Rockford died peacefully at home on Tuesday, May 10, 2016. She was born on November 14, 1922 in Woodford, Wisconsin, the daughter of Theodore and Dina Buvarp Rygh. Evelyn graduated from the Cherry Branch Grade School and Monroe High School. She worked for the Dane County Highway department while living with her sister Borghild in...

May 9, 2016

Jan C. Rice, 83, of Loves Park, passed away on Monday, May 9, 2016 surrounded by her family. She was born on May 11, 1932 in Rockford, the daughter of Everett and Mary (Cole) Gridley. Jan was a wonderful artist with talents in many different mediums. She was a loving mother and grandmother. She is survived by her children, Peggy...