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Frances Flowers
January 17, 2024
Frances Foreman Flowers, 91, passed away on Wednesday, January 17, 2024 in Swedish American Hospital after a short illness. Frances was born on August 16, 1932 in Chidester, AR to Eugene Gulley and Lydia Lawrence. She moved to Rockford from Arkansas in the late 1950s and began working for Rockford Memorial Hospital. She obtained her CNA license and was later...
Chomphan Inthavong
January 16, 2024
“To the world, you are a mother, to our family, you are the world”
Chomphan Inthavong, 76, of Rockford, IL passed away on Tuesday, January 16, 2024. She is survived by her husband, Hoinhkham Inthavong; her children Khamkeo (La), Khamphon (Duane), Khamphet (widow-Tim Isaacs), Chanhsouk (Paul Youngman); her eight loving grandchildren; her brother Dy Phatsalisaeng (Hongkham) and her nieces and nephews.
A...
Ricardo "Rica" Garcia
January 15, 2024
Ricardo “Rica” Garcia, 39, of Rockford, IL., was reunited with our heavenly Father on Monday, January 15, 2024. He was born November 19, 1984, to Ricardo Torres Garcia and Lilia Rosales Garcia. He was a devoted father, loving husband, trustworthy son, and kindhearted brother.
He was a kind and selfless man. He enjoyed outdoor activities with his children and enjoyed coaching...
Carlos "Los" Roman Jr.
January 15, 2024
Carlos “Los” Roman Jr,. 46, passed away tragically on January 15, 2024, in Cicero, Illinois. Born in Rockford, Illinois on February 10, 1977, son of Carlos Roman Ramirez and Rosita Garza. Los was a loving father, dedicated son, and a loving brother. If you knew him, you would know he had a heart of gold and a genuine love of...
Ronald "Ron" Balsam
January 14, 2024
Ronald Balsam, a cherished member of the Rockford community, passed away at the age of 81, Rockford, on Sunday, January 14, 2024, following a courageous battle with kidney and heart disease. He was born November 20, 1942, in Rockford, the son of Chris and Venera (Vecchio) Balsam. Growing up in Rockford, Ron developed a deep love for education and later...
Arlene M. Sandager
January 13, 2024
Arlene M. Sandager, 89, a loving mother, grandma, wife and friend passed away on January 13th, 2024, at home surrounded by her beloved family. Born in Oregon, Illinois on August 25, 1934, daughter to George and Elizabeth (Doyle) Sigler. She went on to marry the love of her life, Harry Sandager in Messiah Lutheran Church in Rockford on July 11,...
Jerome "Jerry" Andelman
January 12, 2024
Jerome “Jerry” Stuart Andelman, age 86, of Rockford, IL, passed away on Friday, January 12, 2024.
Jerry was born in Chicago, IL on January 26, 1937, the son of Morris and Antoinette (Kubies) Andelman. He graduated from P.J. Jacobs High School, Stevens Point, WI, Class of 1955. Jerry worked for Camcar in Rockford for 39 years before his retirement. He married...
Vincenzo "Vince" Milone
January 12, 2024
Vincenzo Milone, age 87 of Rockford Il was reunited with his heavenly Father on January 12, 2024. He was born November 28, 1936 in Corleone, Sicily to Ignazio and Lucia Milone.
After emigrating to the United States at the age of 19, Vincenzo returned to Sicily to marry Caterina seven years later. Together, they travelled back to the United States to...
Michael Myles Woldman
January 12, 2024
Michael Myles Woldman, 49, of Rockford, passed away on Friday, January 12, 2024 at UIC Medical Center after a brief illness, surrounded by his family.
Mike was born on June 25, 1974, in Oak Park to Carl and Carol (Vohs) Woldman. He grew up in Clarendon Hills, IL and graduated from Hinsdale Central High School in 1992. He spent his time...
James Leonard Lindstedt
January 11, 2024
James Leonard Lindstedt, 82, of Rockford IL., was reunited with his heavenly father on January 11, 2024. He was born July 3, 1941 in Rockford, IL. to Charles and Louise Lindstedt.
Proud member of the West Warrior Class of 1959. Upon graduation James worked for Eagle Foods where he was a meat cutter for over 40+ years and enjoyed his co-workers...
Mary Catherine Anderson
January 10, 2024
Mary Catherine Anderson, 69, Rockford, passed away on Wednesday, January 10, 2024, at Lincolnshire Place. She was born on July 27, 1954, in Butte, MT., the daughter of Ted and Catherine (Shea) Bury. She married Rodger Anderson in Butte in 1973. After moving to Rockford, she worked at several jobs including PNC Bank, Brinks US and finally in the office...
Ruth L. Kinsman
January 10, 2024
Ruth L. Kinsman, 102, of Rockford passed away peacefully on January 10, 2024. She was born June 15, 1921, daughter of Ella and Wilbur Goninen of Linden Township in Wisconsin. Ruth married Irving W. Kinsman on August 16, 1938 and they enjoyed almost 69 years together before his passing. They had three children, Keith, Linda and Don, eleven grandchildren, as...
Anne G. Hawkins
January 10, 2024
Anne G. Hawkins, 85 (1/2), passed away on January 10, 2024. She was born on August 14, 1938, in San Antonio, Texas, the daughter of Carl and Margaret (Grant) Giesecke. Anne married Lionel Hawkins Jr. on June 29, 1958 at Walter Reed Army Medical Center, Washington DC. She worked as a homemaker. She was an avid New York Times crossword...
John Joseph Adams
January 9, 2024
John Joseph Adams, 92, of Rockford, passed away on Tuesday, January 9, 2024, in his home. He was born on September 19, 1931, the son of Justin and Veronica (Devine) Adams. John married Carol Hocking on February 17, 1951, in Rockford. John was a carpenter, working for Bertel Peterson Plastering in Rockford for many years. He was a member of...
Gloria Ann Darrington
January 9, 2024
Gloria Ann Darrington, 82, passed away on January 9, 2024. She was born on March 6, 1941 in Rockford.
A graveside service will be held on Wednesday, January 17, 2024 at 11:00 a.m. at North Burritt Cemetery.
Sally M. Gallagher
January 6, 2024
Sally M. Gallagher, 85, passed away on January 6, 2024 in Rockford, Illinois. She was born in Savanna, Illinois on February 3, 1938, daughter to Felipe and Maria (De La Cruz) Ruiz. After coming to Rockford, she married the love of her life, James Gallagher, in April of 1960 and they shared 44 years of marriage before his passing in...
Nanette G. Hendler
January 6, 2024
Nanette G. Hendler, age 54, passed away at home on Saturday, January 6, 2024.
Nanette was born in the Philippines on April 13, 1969, daughter of Oscar and Emma Geronimo. She married Les Hendler in Chicago on February 14, 1990. Nanette was a parishioner of St. Mary’s Catholic Church in Durand for many years.
She was a loving mother, wife, daughter, sister,...
Earlene A. Gradozzi
January 5, 2024
Earlene Gradozzi, 82, passed away on January 5, 2024, with her beloved husband holding her hand. Born on January 31, 1941, daughter of Earl and Genevieve (Shepard) Trotter. She graduated from West High in 1959. On July 12, 1960, she married the love of her life, Dominic Gradozzi. Earlene was a modest, loving, giving, and caring person. Her fulfillment came...
Sandra J. Barnum
January 5, 2024
Sandy peacefully passed away on January 5, 2024, with her children at her side. She is survived by her son, Don Barnum Jr., daughter Shelly Barnum Dilley, grandchildren Rylie Barnum, Ryan Barnum, and T.J. Dilley; sister-in-law Carolyn Barnum; 15 nieces and nephews; and 12 great nieces and nephews spread throughout the country. She is predeceased by her husband, Donald L....
Ronald A. Johnsen
January 5, 2024
Ronald A. Johnsen. 86, a resident of Janesville, WI, formerly a 42-yr. resident of Rockford, IL, died peacefully in his home on Friday, January 5, 2024. Born March 6, 1937 in Chicago, son of Roy A. and Laura Karls Johnsen. Ron graduated from Lane Tech in Chicago and earned his bachelor’s degree in chemical engineering from the Illinois Institute of...
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