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Sandra "Sandy" Lea Mcveigh
Oct 6, 2023
Sandra “Sandy” Lea McVeigh, 84, of Rockford, passed away peacefully on Friday, October 6th, 2023, in Byron, Illinois. Born to Malcolm and Louise (Dawson) Jones on August 1st, 1939, in Rockford, Illinois. She married Billy McVeigh in August of 1957. Sandy, an avid worker, was the original owner of McVeigh Truck Center, INC., which she remained a big part of...
Kenneth "Ken" W. Lang
Oct 5, 2023
Kenneth “Ken” Walter Lang, 79, of Roscoe, passed away peacefully on Thursday, October 5th, 2023, in Rockford, Illinois. Born to Irwin and Hilda (Harder) Lang on October 23rd, 1943, in Wausau, Wisconsin. He married Karen (Fensterman) Lang in April of 1978. Ken obtained his associate degree at Wausau Technical College and worked in consulting at Ingersoll Engineers for 25 years....
Brian Joseph Lyons
Oct 5, 2023
Brian Joseph Lyons, 62, of Rockford, passed peacefully with his family by his side on October 5, 2023 after a courageous battle with cancer.
Brian was born to Kevin and Palma Lyons on July 23, 1961 and was raised on a dairy farm in Granville, Illinois which sparked his deep love of registered Holsteins. A 1979 graduate of Putnam County High...
Mary Doyle
Oct 4, 2023
Mary Doyle, 84, Rockford, passed away on Wednesday, October 4, 2023. She was born August 24, 1939, in Chicago, the daughter of Frank and Helen (Schmidt) Weber.
She was Mom to five unruly kids to whom she leaves her amazing strength, maddening stubbornness, and unwavering commitment to family: Dan (Dundeana) Doyle of Palm Desert, CA; Laurie (Bob) Bennett of Rockford, IL;...
Louise A. Mclaughlin
Oct 2, 2023
Louise Ann (Mitchell) McLaughlin was born on May 21st, 1938 to Wilma (Fannan) Mitchell and James S. Mitchell in Rockford, IL.
Married to Lawrence R. McLaughlin on May 29, 1963.
Louise was a musician; she played the stand up bass and the piano. She loved her family, friends, the Moose Club, playing dominoes, puzzles and mispronouncing words. But even when she did...
Evelyn J. M. Shields
Oct 2, 2023
Evelyn Jane Martinson Shields
Born March 22, 1936 in St. Paul, MN, Evelyn went peacefully to heaven on October 2, 2023 in Rockford, IL., surrounded by family at Fairhaven Christian Retirement Center.
She is survived by her four children: Laurie (Rick) Bradshaw of FL, Scott (Lisa) Hanson of TN, Kathy (Aaron) Acomb of TN, and Kristi (Paul) Nelson of IL; eight grandchildren:...
Julianna 'Judy' E. Cotugno
Oct 1, 2023
Julianna “Judy” Eva Cotugno passed away peacefully on Sunday, October 1st, 2023, in Belvidere, Illinois. Born to Daniel and Magdalene (Frank) Reisenauer on January 6th of 1941 in New England, North Dakota. Judy graduated from Saint Mary’s High School in New England, where she participated in plays and theatre projects throughout her years there. Judy married Jim Cotugno on October...
Chanhkeo Keovongsoth
Oct 1, 2023
Grandma Chanhkeo Keovongsoth was born on January 12, 1922 in Savannakhet, Laos. She came to the US in 1987. She was a strong, determined and fiercely independent women. Grandma Chanhkeo Keovongsoth is survived by her son, Xiem (Tuyet ) Dileuth, son Nom (Noui) Keovongsoth, son in law Sudasit (Onela) Phathanasombath Survived by nephews Hung (Thiamchanh) Nguyen and Jim (Virginia) Nguyen...
Illa Mae Nicklaus
Oct 1, 2023
Illa Mae Nicklaus, 87, of Rockford, passed away on October 1, 2023. She was born on April 12, 1936, in Strum, Wisconsin, the daughter of Earl and Lucile (Stewart) Heath. She married Richard “Dick” Nicklaus in 2000. Illa worked as an administrative assistant for Janet Wattles Mental Health Services. Illa loved to cook and take care of others. She was...
Rita Marie Gibler
Sep 30, 2023
Rita Marie Gibler, loving wife, mother, nana, aunt, and friend.
Rita Marie Gibler died on September 30, 2023, surrounded by her family. She was born on December 15, 1939, in Amite, Louisiana. The daughter of Anthony Tuminaro and Catherine (Ruffino) Tuminaro. Rita has been a resident of Rockford, Illinois since 1951. She married Frank Gibler, the love of her life, on...
Marilyn Hill
Sep 28, 2023
We are devastated to tell of the passing of our lovely sister, Marilyn Hill, who left us on September 28th. Throughout the day she was visited by family who shared their innermost thoughts with her. Marilyn left the shackles of planet earth to help create a brighter skyline with her brilliant star.
Marilyn worked as an account supervisor at the Water...
Molly (Mary Catherine) Phalen
Sep 26, 2023
Molly (Mary Catherine) Phalen was born on October 25, 1950, to John and Mary Phalen in Polo, Illinois. After graduating from Northern Illinois University with a Bachelor’s and Master’s degree she joined the noble ranks of being a teacher. After teaching a few years, she knew that real change needed to happen. As the fearless leader of the Rockford Education...
Floyd A. Simonson Iii
Sep 25, 2023
Floyd A. Simonson III, 71, of Cherry Valley, passed away on September 25, 2023. He was born on August 9, 1952, in Rockford, the son of Floyd and Sarah (Henry) Simonson Jr. He graduated from East High School in 1970 and attended Rock Valley College. He married Suzanne (Sue) Arendt on June 28, 1980, at Trinity Lutheran Church.
Floyd worked at...
Richard "Rich" J. Ianni
Sep 23, 2023
Richard “Rich” James Ianni, 78, of Rockford, passed away on September 23, 2023. He was born on June 6, 1945, in Rockford, the son of Benjamin and Eleanor (Segalla) Ianni. Rich married Pamela Sanders on November 28, 1970, at St. Anthony Catholic Church in Rockford. He served our country in the U.S. Army. He was the owner of Rockford Auto...
Antonio Licari
Sep 22, 2023
Antonio Licari (88), of Rockford, IL, passed away on September 22, 2023, surrounded by his family.
Antonio, fondly known as Tony or Toto, was born on September 24, 1934, in Sicily. He was the youngest of six children. He served in the Italian Navy. He immigrated to America for employment. He loved spending time with his family and friends and was...
Charles 'Buzz' A. Bloomster
Sep 22, 2023
Charles A. “Buzz” Bloomster, Jr, 79, lifelong Rockford resident, died on Friday, September 22, 2023 in UW Health Swedish American Hospital. Born July 9, 1944, son of Charles A. Sr. and Thelma Van Buskirk Bloomster. Graduated with the first graduating class of Auburn High School in 1962 and was employed by Woodward Governor for 37 years. Veteran of the United...
Russell Berg
Sep 21, 2023
Russell William Berg, 93, of Rockford, passed away on September 21, 2023. He was born on September 18, 1930, in Tower, Minnesota, the son of Christian and Virginia Berg. He married Theresa Pavlich on July 10, 1951, and spent 72 years together. He served in the U.S. Air Force, retiring after 20 years as a Master Sergeant. He graduated with...
Larry Dale Smith
Sep 20, 2023
Larry Dale Smith, (82), of Rockford, Illinois passed away suddenly in his home on September 20th, 2023. Larry was born on August 1st, 1941 in Florence, Alabama. He lived in Rockford the majority of his life and enjoyed spending time with his family and friends doing what he loved most, fishing and watching the Bears. Larry retired from Rockford Mass...
Lauren Ashley Ladley
Sep 18, 2023
Today we celebrate Lauren Ashley Ladley. Lauren captivated her family from day one being the firstborn granddaughter and niece and always knew she was going to play a big role from the beginning. As a little girl, she loved her pack of wild cousins, loud aunties, goofy uncles, and doting grandparents with every ounce of her being. Lauren made childhood...
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