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Norma Dee Aronson
Sep 17, 2023
Norma Dee Aronson, 85, of Rockford, passed away on September 17, 2023. She was born on April 9, 1938, in Chicago, the daughter of Joseph and Bonnie (Svasta) Nechvatal. She married Conrad L. “Gus” Aronson on June 11, 1960, in Hinsdale, IL. She worked as a chemist in quality control for Warner Lambert for 15 years.
She was a longtime member...
Lois May O'Donnell
Sep 17, 2023
Lois May O’Donnell, 89, of Cherry Valley, died on September 17, 2023 at Generations Nursing Home in Byron, IL. Born March 16, 1934 in Creston, IL; daughter of Clarence and Rose (Rowe) Cutts. Lois married Lee Patrick O’ Donnell on July 14, 1951 in Belvidere, IL; he preceded her in death on September 4, 2014. She worked for Cherry Valley...
Sue Ann Kaltved
Sep 16, 2023
Sue Ann Kaltved, 66, of Maricopa, AZ passed away on September 16, 2023 from long term complications of heart failure.
Sue was born in Rockford, IL on August 17, 1957, daughter of William & Ann Didier. She is survived by her father, Bill; siblings, Mark, Mary, Andrea, Lori and Christine; children, Chad, Josh and Nicholas; 16 grandchildren; 13 great-grandchildren; 16 nieces...
Betty J. Baumann
Sep 15, 2023
BETTY BAUMANN
LOVING SISTER, WIFE,
MOTHER, GRANDMOTHER, AND
GREAT-GRANDMOTHER
78, of Rockford, IL. Passed away on Friday, September 15, 2023, in her home, surrounded by her loving family. Daughter of Maurice and Bernice (Bunny) Herrmann, she was born on May 18, 1945, and grew up on a farm in Rochelle, Illinois with her sister and brother (Armella & Frank). Betty graduated from Rochelle Township...
Thea E. Bruce
Sep 14, 2023
Thea Ellery Bruce passed away at her home on September 14, 2023, surrounded by her family, after a short illness. Born on May 9, 1952, Thea grew up as the oldest of five children. She graduated from Lawrence University in Appleton, Wisconsin, in 1974. There, she met her future husband, Joe, during her senior year. They were married on May...
Carmaletta "Gail" Ingram
Sep 14, 2023
Carmaletta “Gail” Ingram, 67, passed away on September 14, 2023. Born in Rockford, Il on August 28th, 1956, daughter to LaVerne and Marcia (Segraves) Wilson. A 1974 graduate of Durand High School, Gail immediately started what would be most of her working career, her military service in the U.S. Air Force. During that time, she would join the air force...
Richard "Dick" S. Brewster
Sep 14, 2023
Richard “Dick” Steven Brewster, 75, passed away on September 14, 2023, in Rockford, Illinois. Born in Edgerton, Wisconsin on August 8, 1948, he was the son of Frank Northway and Vida Mae (Bartley) Brewster. He married the love of his life, Linda Lou Burris on July 9, 1967, in Rockford, Illinois. He served the Army from 1967 into 1969, stationed...
Eileen Huston
Sep 13, 2023
Eileen Huston, 64, of Rockford, passed away on Wednesday, September 13, 2023 at Swedish American Hospital, surrounded by family. Born August 31, 1959 in Rockford, the daughter of John and Ellen McHugh. Graduate of Boylan Catholic High School. She attended Rock Valley College and Lakeland College, and graduated from Rockford Memorial Hospital School of Nursing as a Registered Nurse. Eileen...
Samuel J. Leeson
Sep 13, 2023
Samuel J. Leeson, 24, of Rockford, passed away on Wednesday, September 13, 2023, after a long and courageous battle with depression. Sam was born on October 7, 1998 to Jeff and Diane Leeson. Sam is survived by his parents; sister, Jenna Leeson; brother, Jack Leeson; grandfather, Plato Leeson; grandmother, Irma Hocking, as well as his aunts, uncles, and cousins. He...
Jacob Nathanial Torgeson
Sep 11, 2023
Jacob Nathanial Torgeson, 18, Roscoe, passed away on Monday, September 11, 2023, due to injuries from a car accident. He was born June 30, 2005, in Rockford, the son of Jeffery Torgeson and Michelle Mattingly. Jacob was a 2023 graduate of Hononegah High School. He enjoyed studying history and was ready to attend Rock Valley College and then Michigan State...
Thomas "Tom" W. Coe
Sep 9, 2023
Thomas W. Coe, of Rockford, Illinois, passed away suddenly Saturday, September 9, 2023. Born to Walter R. Coe and Gwendolyn L. Coe on February 2, 1957. Tom lived a storied life of adventure, passion, and integrity. A Marine Corp Vet, Embassy Guard, and over 40 years in law enforcement, Tom was an incredibly dignified man with a heart for service...
Lorraine Loretta Kovanda
Sep 8, 2023
Lorraine Loretta Kovanda, 93, of Rockford passed away at Willows Health Center on September 8, 2023. She was born on February 1, 1930, in Chicago, Illinois, the daughter of Charles and Anna (Rehorek) Burokas. She married Louis Laddie Kovanda on December 30, 1950 in Cicero, Illinois.
Lorraine enjoyed flower gardening in her early years, watching the Hallmark channel, and eating Sunday...
Bunnie Dall'Osto
Sep 8, 2023
Henrietta “Bunnie” Dall’Osto, 91 years young, passed away peacefully, surrounded by her children, on September 8, 2023. Known as Bunnie throughout her adult years, she got her nickname from junior high friends. She was born on November 30, 1931 in Harlingen, Texas, the daughter of Sophia and Henry Ambrose.
Bunnie grew up in Rockford, Illinois and graduated from Rockford East High...
Thomas "Tom" Gerard Catron
Sep 8, 2023
Thomas Gerard Catron, 58, of Rockford, passed away on September 8, 2023. He was born on November 9, 1964, in Rockford, the son of William A. and Joanne P. (Tallman) Catron. Tom is a graduate of Page Park School and attended Center of Hope and Malcolm Eaton. He was a member of St. Bernadette Catholic Church. He enjoyed watching tv...
G. Ellen Meyer
Sep 7, 2023
G. Ellen Meyer, 98, passed away on September 7, 2023. She was born on June 16, 1925, in Rockford, Illinois daughter to Theodore and Gladys (Jones) Roland. On September 28, 1947, she married the love of her life, Eugene S. Meyer and they shared 57 years of marriage before his passing in September of 2004. Ellen worked for over 30...
Elizabeth Ann Sandman
Sep 6, 2023
In Loving Memory of Elizabeth Ann Sandman
March 5, 1979 – September 6, 2023
It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Elizabeth Ann (Peskowits) Sandman, a beloved mother of four children, loving wife to Joshua Sandman, and cherished daughter of Hans and Clare Peskowits. Elizabeth peacefully departed this world in her sleep, aged 44, leaving a void in...
Dorothy I. Hogan
Sep 6, 2023
Dorothy I. Hogan, 97, Machesney Park, died peacefully on Wednesday, September 6, 2023 in her home at TLC Living Community. Born January 8, 1926 in Kingston, Illinois daughter of William J. and Bessie G. Pfister. Graduated from Capron High School and married Gerald Hogan in Capron on April 12, 1952. Dorothy was a loving and adoring mother, grandmother and great-grandmother....
Bob Radford
Sep 5, 2023
Bob Radford, 81, Rockford passed away Tuesday, September 5, 2023, in his home. He was born May 2, 1942, in Council Bluffs, IA, the son of Lloyd and Arlene (Bacon) Radford. He is survived by his loving wife of 50 years, Linda; his daughter, Carol Squillante; his granddaughter, Victoria (Tyler) DeWilligen and their daughter, Piper; his grandson, Andrew (Nichole Adams)...
Barbara L. Dilley
Sep 5, 2023
Barbara Lynn Dilley, 78, passed away on September 5, 2023, in her hometown of Rockford, Illinois. Born on August 12, 1945, she was raised by Louise and Bill Anderson. A 1963 graduate of West High School, Barb went on to teach preschool at St. Paul Lutheran Church for 4 years before spending the rest of her working career as a...
Hayden Patrick Casper
Sep 3, 2023
Hayden Patrick Casper passed peacefully in the arms of his parents on September 3, 2023. He was born on May 17, 2023 in Rockford, Illinois.
Hayden was a strong little fighter during his 110 days of life as he faced many difficult medical challenges. He was surrounded by the love of his parents, Sven and Brittany (Spindler) Casper and his proud...
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