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Joan B. Wallem
Dec 18, 2023
The vibrant, extraordinary life of Joan Wallem came to a loving, peaceful crescendo the early hours of December 18, 2023 in her home with her family present led by her loving husband of 67 years (sweethearts for 75 years), Paul Wallem.
Joan was born August 10 (Leo), 1934 in Streator, IL. She loved to dance, sing, read and laugh with her...
William "Bill" M. Whalen
Dec 18, 2023
William “Bill” M. Whalen, 71, passed away in his hometown of Rockford, Illinois on December 18, 2023. Born on May 3, 1952, the youngest of three sons to Frank and Marjorie (Larkin) Whalen. A 1970 graduate of Boylan Catholic High School, Bill went on to graduate with his bachelor’s degree in journalism from Northern Illinois University. He married Meg Bartel...
Gerald "Jerry" Heiting
Dec 17, 2023
Gerald “Jerry” William Heiting, 88, of Cherry Valley, passed away on December 17, 2023. He was born on May 21, 1935, in Chicago, the son of Laurence and Helen (Renstrom) Heiting. Jerry graduated from Pontifical College Josephinum, class of 1958. He served in the US Army for 2 years in Korea and assisted the Army Chaplains. He married Sharen Henneberry...
Donna J. Ray
Dec 16, 2023
Donna J. Ray, 87, passed away December 16, 2023, in her hometown of Rockford. She was born on September 1, 1936, daughter to Ray and Edith (McCormick) Clark. She went on to marry Richard Froehle in 1957, sharing one year of marriage before his unfortunate passing in 1958. Later, she met Richard Ray and celebrated 24 years of marriage before...
Nancy J. (Garton) St. Angel
Dec 15, 2023
Nancy J. (Garton) St. Angel, 76, Rockford, passed away Friday, December 15, 2023. She was born September 8, 1947, in Eau Claire, Wisconsin, the daughter of David Jerry and Rose Louise (Barnum) Garton. Nancy married David St. Angel in Rockford on November 23, 1963. Her children were her focus as a mother, homemaker and avid volunteer in their school and...
Michael T. Thayer
Dec 15, 2023
Michael T. Thayer, 77, of Rockford, passed away on December 15, 2023 after a short illness.
He proudly served our country in the United States Army for 3 years in the 82nd Airborne Division. Michael worked for Chrysler from 1968 to 2001 and also served in the prison ministry for 2 years in Dixon, IL.
Michael is dearly loved and missed by...
Lily Obando Canonigo
Dec 14, 2023
Peregrina ”Lily” Obando Canonigo passed away on December 14, 2023. She passed peacefully at home surrounded by her loving family.
Born in Naga City, Philippines on December 11, 1930. She lived in Cebu and Davao, Philippines, later moving to Rockford, IL in 1989. She worked at Anderson Packaging for 10 years. She enjoyed family gatherings, playing Mahjong with her daughters,...
Mary "Sister June" J. Hoffman
Dec 13, 2023
(Sister Alphonse Marie) June Hoffman grew up on the southwest side of Chicago and attended St. Gall School, where she was taught by Servants of the Holy Heart of Mary. When she was in eighth grade, she was called to the school office where a Sister told June she might have a vocation to religious life and suggested she attend...
Rosemary Faber
Dec 12, 2023
Rosemary Faber passed away on December 12, 2023 at age 99 years, 3 months and 6 days. She made every day count, and in her final act, she was surrounded by her loving husband of nearly 75 years, Ted; her sons, Peter (Candice) Faber of Shallotte, North Carolina and John (Gail) Faber of Lake Summerset; her daughter, Sally (Dana Williams)...
George William Garner
Dec 12, 2023
George William Garner, 86, of Rockford, passed away at home surrounded by his family, on December 12, 2023. He was born on April 21, 1937, in Streator, Illinois, the son of George and Hazel (Hamilton) Garner. George married Norma Jean Kassebaum on November 17, 1956, in Rockford, spending 67 years together. He worked as an inspector at Sundstrand, retiring after...
Terri Pomering
Dec 12, 2023
Terri Pomering, 79, passed away on December 12, 2023, in Mount Morris, Illinois. Born in Rushville, Illinois March 25, 1944. Daughter to Arthur and Margaret (Little) Eifert. A 1961 graduate of Rushville High School, Terri made her way to Rockford and worked at a few local businesses before retiring through Abar Ipsen. Terri will always be remembered for how much...
Kirk R. Journy
Dec 9, 2023
Kirk R. Journy passed away on December 9, 2023, which would have been his father’s 100th birthday, surrounded by his family. Born on April 16, 1960, to parents James and Marjorie (Lyons) Journy in Rockford, Illinois, he was the ninth of ten children. Growing up, Kirk was quite reserved, but was always known for his kindness, generosity, and will be...
Mavis Kuhn
Dec 7, 2023
Mavis Kuhn of Rockford passed away on Thursday, December 7, 2023, at the Alden Debes Hospice unit in Rockford. Mavis is survived by her loving family, especially husband Floyd; her son, Byron (Kate) Kuhn and their 4 children, Lia, Miles, Molly and Elliot; her son, Alex; her sisters, Pam (Gerald) Anderson and Cheryl Johnson and her brother, Jeffrey (Mary) Orton.
Mavis...
Richard L. Faerber
Dec 6, 2023
Richard L. Faerber, 93, of Rockford, IL passed away on Wednesday, December 6, 2023. He was born on February 23, 1930, in La Salle, IL, the son of Arthur and Marjorie (Mennan) Faerber.
Richard served our country and is a Veteran of the United States Army. He married the love of his life, Shirley L. Scalarini in 1951 in LaSalle, IL....
Kathleen Susan "Sue" Drager
Dec 5, 2023
Kathleen Susan (Sue) Drager, 83, of Rockford, Illinois died on December 5, 2023 in her home. She was born on May 27, 1940 to parents Gus and Violet Omark in Rockford, Illinois. She was married to her husband Jim for over 60 years and was the anchor of her family as they were raising their two boys. Later, she worked...
Fred G. Bruning
Dec 5, 2023
Frederick George Bruning, 85, passed away on December 5, 2023, at SwedishAmerican Hospital. He was born on January 8, 1938, in Solen, North Dakota, the son of Carl and Nettie Bruning. Fred married his Concordia College (Moorhead) sweetheart, Lois Norem in Spicer, Minnesota on June 3, 1962.
Fred taught English at Winnebago High School for over forty years, which was only...
Teresa A. Mcdougal
Dec 3, 2023
Teresa A. McDougal Reyes Jacevich, 71, after a life full of adventure and fun, passed away on December 3, 2023. Born on January 30, 1952, daughter to Anthony and Clara Jacevich. Teresa enjoyed traveling and made memories in places like Las Vegas, Seattle, California, Florida, and most places in between. She had a deep appreciation for music and bonded with...
Karen Ann James
Dec 2, 2023
Karen Ann James, 83, of Greenville, SC, formerly of Rockford IL, was called home to be with the Lord Saturday, December 2, 2023. She passed away peacefully, in her home surrounded by her family. Karen was born March 13, 1940, the daughter of Stanton and Lucille Shores (Wright). Karen met her husband Terry as he was home for college summer...
Virginia "Ginny" Anne Carlson
Dec 2, 2023
It is with a heavy and sad heart that we announce the passing of Virginia “Ginny” Anne Jeanes Carlson. On December 2, 2023, she joined the Lord and her daughter in heaven. She is no longer in pain or suffering from all her disabling illnesses.
Born on June 18, 1947, to Paul and Grace Jeanes in south suburban Chicago. She lived...
Susan "Sue" Mina Morris
Dec 1, 2023
Susan “Sue” Mina Morris, 80, of Rockford, passed away on December 1, 2023. She was born on October 7, 1943, in Arlington Heights, IL, the daughter of Elmer and Erna (Krueger) Schmidt. She earned her Bachelor of Science in Home Economics from University of Wisconsin, Stout where she was a member, Treasurer and Historian of the Gamma Sigma Sigma sorority....
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