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Local obituaries for the Rockford, IL area

Larry Paul Casey

Larry Paul Casey

Oct 23, 2023

Larry Paul Casey, 59, of Rockford began his eternal life on October 23, 2023, with his family by his side. Larry was born November 19, 1963, to James and Leona Casey. He attended Anna Page Park School and was employed for many years at The Center of Hope. Larry was a gold, silver, and bronze medalist in the Special Olympics,...

Patricia "Pat" R. Morford

Patricia "Pat" R. Morford

Oct 23, 2023

Patricia “Pat” Rose Morford, age 76, of Rockford, died on Monday, October 23, 2023.

She was born in Cherokee, AL on September 20, 1947, daughter of Gus and Lilly (Wellington) Franks. Pat graduated from Cherokee High, Class of 1965. Immediately following high school, she headed to Rockford and went straight to work as an operator for AT&T for many dedicated years...

Arnold "Arnie" J. Meier

Arnold "Arnie" J. Meier

Oct 22, 2023

On Sunday October 22, 2023 Arnold “Arnie” J Meier age 89 was welcomed into eternal life, surrounded by his loving family. He was born to Henry Sr. and Amelia (Salzman) Meier, on February 27, 1934, the 3rd of 5 boys in North Fond du Lac, Wisconsin. Childhood was spent in North Fond du Lac with him later graduating from UW...

Joan L. Harmon

Joan L. Harmon

Oct 21, 2023

Joan Louise (Kuhn) Harmon, 88, of Rockford, passed away peacefully on October 21. 

Joan was born November 1, 1934, in Cook County, IL, the daughter of Frank John Kuhn and Josephine (Jo) L. Peterlin. She is survived by her sisters Jo Ann (Raymond) Faltin and Patt (Thomas) Bockman, daughter Jane (Richard) Leider of San Francisco, California, sons Matthew Bliss (Dana...

Fidel S. Polanco

Fidel S. Polanco

Oct 20, 2023

Fidel S. Polanco Jr., 66, of Rockford, passed away on October 20, 2023, surrounded by his family. He was born in Uvalde, Texas, on June 5, 1957, the son of Fidel and Olga (Soto) Polanco Sr. Fidel enjoyed everything outdoors, fishing, hunting, and barbecuing. He had so much love for his family and was always putting others first. He was...

Lynn M. Dickman

Lynn M. Dickman

Oct 20, 2023

Lynn M. Dickman, 64, passed away in Chicago, Illinois on October 20, 2023. She was born on September 23, 1959, in Belleville, Illinois and daughter to Harold and Francis (Langmo) Barrow. She attended Guilford High School in Rockford. She had two children, Christopher and Corey, with her first husband. Later, in 2008 she married Thomas Dickman. She and Tom enjoyed...

Lena "Lee" J. Bertuso

Lena "Lee" J. Bertuso

Oct 18, 2023

Lena “Lee” J. Bertuso, 95, of Rockford, passed away on October 18, 2023. She was born on July 16, 1928, in Rockford, the daughter of Emilio and Mary (Callegari) Colusso. She graduated from Muldoon High School, class of 1946. Lee married Milo Bertuso on September 25, 1954, at St. Anthony of Padua Catholic Church. She worked as an audio-visual office...

Marion Reidelberger

Marion Reidelberger

Oct 18, 2023

Marion Reidelberger, 90, Rockford, passed away on Wednesday, October 18, 2023. She was born April 3, 1933, in Byron, the daughter of Henry and Alma (Sloggett) Fransen. She married Wilfred Reidelberger in Rockford on March 7, 1952. He passed away on January 7, 1996. After she and Wilfred started their family she used her considerable talents as a seamstress and...

Beverly Sather Voorhees

Beverly Sather Voorhees

Oct 18, 2023

Beverly Sather Voorhees, 94, of Rockford passed away on October 18. She was born July 13, 1929, in Toledo, Oregon to Peggy and Carl Sather. She served in the Army and then in the Air Force where she met her husband, Leslie. They were married for 60 years until Les passed away in 2013. Beverly worked in various retail businesses...

David S. Heeren

David S. Heeren

Oct 17, 2023

David S. Heeren, 86, of Winnebago, passed away peacefully in his home on Tuesday, October 17, 2023. He was born on January 22, 1937, to Alvin Roy and Alice Eileen (Shelden) Heeren. Alvin and Alice were originally of German Valley, IL and moved to the Winnebago family farm with his older siblings in 1930, prior to his birth in 1937....

William "Bill" Messenger

William "Bill" Messenger

Oct 15, 2023

William (just call me Bill) Edgar Messenger, was born in Birmingham, England on January 2. 1932 to Percy and Christine Messenger. He would enter this world with a purpose, meant to defy the odds and live a life most extraordinary. As brother to his four siblings now passed - Ron Messenger, Joan Jarvis, Maureen Painting and Michael Messenger - he...

Joe E. Cruden

Joe E. Cruden

Oct 14, 2023

Joe Edward Cruden, Jr., 82, of Rockford, passed away on Saturday, October 14, 2023. He was born on January 8, 1941, in Savanna, Illinois, the son of Joe Edward (Ruth) Cruden, Sr. Joe married Sherry Mickelson on April 20, 1963. Joe graduated with his Associate degree from Rockford Business School. He began his career at Hydroline as a Technical Services...

Donald E. Amenda

Donald E. Amenda

Oct 14, 2023

Donald Eugene Amenda, 88, of Rockford, passed away peacefully in his home on Saturday, October 14, 2023.

Don was born in Decatur, Illinois on December 30, 1934, the son of Walter F. and Bertha B. (Seman) Amenda. He married his loving wife, Judith Ann Burd on April 22, 1951, at St. Edward Catholic Church in Rockford. Donald was employed as machine...

Gerald "Jerry"  J.  Pearson

Gerald "Jerry" J. Pearson

Oct 13, 2023

Gerald "Jerry" J. Pearson, 79, passed away in Rockton, Illinois, on October 13, 2023. Born August 4, 1944 in Springfield IL, son to Carl and Clara (Walz) Pearson. Jerry received his engineering degrees from Marquette University (Milwaukee) and University of Wisconsin (Madison). He spent his career of 30 years at Woodward Governor in Loves Park, IL. He married his wife...

Baby Alonzo David Triplett

Baby Alonzo David Triplett

Oct 12, 2023

Alonzo David Triplett was born with the angels on October 12, 2023, the son of Antonio Triplett and Brianna Grimmett. 

Alonzo was loved by many and will be greatly missed. 

At this time, services are still pending. 

Gary D.  Hinde, Sr.

Gary D. Hinde, Sr.

Oct 10, 2023

Gary D. Hinde, Sr., 76, Pecatonica, passed away in his home on Tuesday, October 10, 2023. He was born on February 26, 1947, in Rockford, the son of George and Martha (Eitutis) Hinde. Gary married Charlotte Urban in Rockford on March 12, 1966. He began his career at Mechanical Tool and after that he became a driver for Schneider Trucking...

Donald J. Kuehl Sr.

Donald J. Kuehl Sr.

Oct 10, 2023

Donald J. Kuehl Sr., 91, passed away on October 10, 2023, in Rockford, Illinois. He was born on November 4, 1931, in Argusville, North Dakota. While in the U.S Air Force for 4 years, he was a jet engine mechanic. After being discharged, he married the love of his life, Bernice M. LaBell on July 21, 1956, in Ossineke, Michigan;...

Anna "Marie" Kane

Anna "Marie" Kane

Oct 8, 2023

Obituary of Anna Marie Kane October 8, 2023

Anna Marie Kane, 84, of Rockford, Illinois passed away peacefully on October 8, 2023 surrounded by loving family. Marie was born September 9, 1939 in Warren Pa. to John and Frances Zolko. 

Marie married Dennis Kane November 10, 1962 and celebrated life and love together for 32 years. She has been a Rockford...

Nancy E. Westphal

Nancy E. Westphal

Oct 8, 2023

Nancy Elaine Westphal, age 75, of Rockford Illinois, passed away on Sunday October 8, 2023. 

Nancy was born on September 11, 1948 to Wilbur and Rosemary Westphal in Oak Park, Illinois. She graduated from Willowbrook High School and became a Registered Nurse at the Evanston School of Nursing. She earned a Bachelor's degree in Health Administration from St Francis College...

Lillian R. Vola

Lillian R. Vola

Oct 7, 2023

Lillian R. Vola, 92, passed away on October 7, 2023, in Rockford, Illinois. Born on May 24, 1931, in Pecatonica, Illinois, daughter to Ben and Annie (Becker) Zweep. She graduated from Winnebago High School in 1951. On September 15, 1962, she married the love of her life, Thomas E. Vola at St. James Catholic Church. They were both long time...

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