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Jessica L. Cooper
Nov 3, 2023
Jessica Lynn Cooper, 36, of Rockford, IL, was born December 8, 1986, to Steve and Laura Cooper. She passed away on November 3, 2023. Jessica was a Mother to two beautiful daughters; Josalynd and Avery. She is survived by her children, parents, brothers, Steve (Megan) and Richard (Corinne) Cooper; Grandmothers, Janice Klimek and Patricia Cooper; Grandfather, John Cooper; numerous Aunts,...
Jennifer R. Heaslip
Nov 3, 2023
Jennifer R. Heaslip, 95, of Rockford, passed away on November 3, 2023. She was born on August 27, 1928, in Rockford, the daughter of John and Rita (Pompei) Mastrangeli, both originally from Italy. She is a graduate of East High School, class of 1946. She married Richard Heaslip on August 10, 1955. She worked as a realtor for Whitehead Inc....
Baby Antonio Demere Williams
Nov 3, 2023
Antonio Demere Williams, 1 month old, of Rockford, passed away on November 9, 2023. He was born on September 29, 2023, in Rockford, the son of Angelo Williams and Tiajia "Asia" Friar.
A public visitation will be on Thursday, November 16, 2023 from 1:00 - 3:00 p.m., at Fitzgerald Funeral Home & Crematory, 1860 S. Mulford Road, Rockford, IL 61108. A...
James A. Smith
Nov 3, 2023
James Smith, a cherished and respected member of the Rockford community, passed away on November 3, 2023, at the age of 64. He was born on April 15, 1959, to William and Delores Smith. James was a man of dedication and perseverance, as evidenced by his pursuit of education, obtaining his GED from Rock Valley College in 2009 and later...
Teri Sue Vincent
Nov 3, 2023
Teri Sue Vincent died peacefully Friday night, the 3rd of November.
Teri was born in Rockford, Illinois in 1954, the daughter of Eugene and Lola Gustafson of Rockford. She had two siblings, Tana and Tracey, and grew up in a happy household. She attended Rockford Public Schools and graduated from Rockford East High School in 1972, where she was ranked...
Bu Bo
Nov 2, 2023
Bu Bo passed away on November 2, 2023. She was born on June 13, 1948 in Burma.
A public visitation will be on Tuesday, November 7, 2023 from 10:00 - 11:00 a.m. with a funeral service to follow at 11:00 a.m. at Fitzgerald Funeral Home & Crematory, 1860 S. Mulford Road Rockford, IL 61108. Burial will follow in Arlington Memorial...
Betty Daumitz
Nov 1, 2023
Betty Daumitz, 90, of Rockford, passed away on November 1, 2023. She was born on January 31, 1933, the daughter of Theodore and Pauline.
Services for Betty are private.
Darrell E. Kolthoff Sr.
Oct 31, 2023
Darrell Eugene Kolthoff Sr., 74, of Rockford, passed away on October 31, 2023. He was born on June 6, 1949, the son of William E. and Norma J. (Hybarger) Kolthoff. He married Nancy Rossato on September 7, 1968, in Rockford. Darrell worked many jobs, including the Rockford Register Star, a realtor, and driving for UPS for 26 years. He was...
Donald "Joe" Grubb
Oct 30, 2023
Donald “Joe” Grubb, 58, of Machesney Park, passed away on October 30, 2023. He was born on January 8, 1965, in Sterling, IL, the son of Gordon and Hazel (Behnke) Grubb. He graduated from Boylan High School, class of 1983. He married Sally Richter on September 4, 2010, at the Venetian Club in Rockford. Joe was a volunteer firefighter for...
Dr. Philip Robert Schalow Dc Dccjp
Oct 30, 2023
Dr. Philip Robert Schalow, DC, DCCJP, age 67, Rockford, Baptized child of God, passed away on Monday, October 30, 2023. He was born on November 11, 1955, in Story City, IA, the son of Fred and Sarah (Tjernagle) Schalow. He married Kathleen Rubin on June 19, 1993, in Champaign, IL. He was an active member of Mt. Olive Lutheran Church....
Judith "Judy" Stemwedel
Oct 30, 2023
Judith “Judy” Helen Stemwedel, 84, Rockford, passed away on Monday, October 30, 2023. She was born July 3, 1939, in Rockford, the daughter of Chance and Anne (Molander) Knott. Judy married Edward Stemwedel in Rockford in 1969. She taught school in Rockford at Whig Hill, Highland and Thompson grade schools. Judy volunteered as a docent at the Rockford Midway Museum...
Mario J. Agostini
Oct 29, 2023
Mario Joseph Agostini, 93, of Rockford, IL, passed away on Sunday, October 29, 2023.
He was born in Rockford, IL on July 29, 1930, the son of Louis and Margaret (Sodini) Agostini. He served his country in battle during the Korean War. Mario began his work career as a tile setter and manager with Color Tile and later worked as a...
Mary E. Boatwright
Oct 29, 2023
Mary Ellen Boatwright, 82, of Rockford, died on Sunday, October 29, 2023.
She was born in Milwaukee, WI on June 24, 1941, daughter of George Gump and Martha (Reisner) Gump-Krause. She graduated from Granton High School in 1958 and spent her time taking care of her family. Mary married Cecil J. Boatwright in 1960 in Florida.
Mary is survived by her husband,...
Thomas "Tom" M. Richards
Oct 28, 2023
Thomas “Tom” M. Richards, 82, passed away Saturday, October 28, 2023, in Rockford, Illinois. Born May 30, 1941, Tom was a proud U.S. Air Force veteran, serving his country from 1963 through 1968 and was honorably discharged as a Staff Sergeant (E-5). In 1969 he married his best friend and forever partner, “Terry" Andersen. He is survived by his wife...
William "Bill" B. Mcclure
Oct 28, 2023
William Bruce McClure 1945 - 2023
William (Bill) McClure passed away on Saturday October 28, 2023, in Naples, Florida after a brief illness.
Bill was born in Rockford Illinois on June 1, 1945, to Charles Adam McClure and Linda Falk. He grew up on 24th Street in Rockford. From the beginning, he loved school and learning. Bill graduated from Rockford East High...
Brian Rosandich
Oct 27, 2023
Brian Rosandich, 58, Machesney Park, passed away on Friday, October 27, 2023. He was born September 18, 1965, in Rockford, the son of Robert and Mary (Gehring) Rosandich. Brian was a draftsman at Specialty Screw Company for almost 36 years. Brian enjoyed the outdoors, especially fishing and he loved animals, especially his dog, Nathan.
Survived by his loving mother, Mary; his...
Sherry Lynn Mcdonald
Oct 27, 2023
Sherry Lynn McDonald (74), of Rockford, IL, passed away peacefully on Friday, October 27, in the comfort of her own home.
Sherry Lynn was born on December 18, 1948, to Chester A. and Marilyn M. (Biggins) Lender in Rockford, IL and then became a childhood resident in Ridott, IL.
Sherry Lynn graduated from Freeport High School and went on to attend Highland...
Janice E. Scott
Oct 27, 2023
Janice Elaine Scott, 88, of Rockford, passed away on Friday, October 27, 2023.
Jan was born in Rockford, Illinois on September 25, 1935, the daughter of Ronald L. And Bernice G. (Hitchcox) Baldwin. She graduated from West High School, Class of 1953 and completed training to become a radiologic technologist. She later earned her associate degree from Rock Valley College and...
Nicholas "Nick" W. Winter
Oct 25, 2023
Nicholas “Nick” W. Winter, 80, Rockford, a resident of Wesley Willows Health Center, passed away on the early morning of Wednesday, October 25, 2023. He was born March 7, 1943, in Birmingham, AL, the son of Roland and Mary (Hagen) Winter. He graduated from Rockford East High School in 1961, where he competed in Cross Country and Track and Field,...
Lois E. Calhoun
Oct 25, 2023
Lois Elizabeth Lindsey Calhoun of Rockford passed away on Oct. 25 at the age of 96.
Born July 28, 1927, in Rochelle to Nellie & Elmer Lindsey, she spent her early years on the family farm, and attended schools near and in Oregon. Lois graduated from Iowa State University in home economics education and LaVarenne Ecole de Cuisine in Paris,...
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