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Joan W. Schwanke
Sep 3, 2023
Joan W. Schwanke, 91, Rockford, passed away on Sunday, September 3, 2023, in her home. She was born October 18, 1931, in Rockford, the daughter of Hollis and Bernice (Glasford) Livingston Patterson. Joan married Wayne Schwanke on September 3, 1949, and he passed away in 1980. She then married Donald Johnson in December of 1982 and he passed away in...
Lorayne "Lori" E. Rader
Sep 2, 2023
Lorayne (“Lori”) E. Rader, 67, of Rockford passed away peacefully, with her children at her side, after a brief and sudden illness. Her family and many friends are heartbroken.
The words most often used to describe Lori by those who know her best are: loving, compassionate, loyal, and beautiful. She was a fierce advocate for her family and reflexively put their...
Arlene O. Howarth
Sep 2, 2023
Arlene Odessa Howarth, 100 of Mendota, IL, passed away on September 2, 2023, at Wesley Willows in Rockford, IL, with her nieces and sister at her side.
Arlene was born on October 15, 1922, to George and Marie Arvilla (Sluiter) Wessels in Freeport, IL.
Arlene was a woman of great determination and possessed a strong will even as a child. Everything she...
Robert "Bob" J. Moscinski
Sep 1, 2023
On Friday, September 1, 2023 Robert (Bob) J Moscinski, 83, passed away. Born June 23, 1940 to Bernard and Ludmilla (Konopa) Moscinski in Arpin, WI. Bob grew up in Rockford, Il and graduated from St. Thomas. Bob married Jaclyn Cragin in 1969 and was a member of White Eagle’s Club in Southwest Rockford. Bob worked at several companies in the...
Jordan Q. Bray
Aug 31, 2023
Jordan Q. Bray, 31, passed away unexpectedly Thursday, August 31, 2023 in Rockford, Illinois. He was born on September 10, 1991, the youngest son to Mark and Deborah (Iverson) Bray, growing up in Machesney Park. He attended the Parker Early Education Center the first year that it opened, and continued through the Harlem School district going on to graduate. More...
Kenneth L. Alfrey
Aug 31, 2023
Kenneth L. Alfrey, 73, started on his next and greatest adventure after his passing on August 31, 2023. He was born in Rockford, Illinois on September 24, 1949, son to Jay Oliver and Elsie (Johnson) Alfrey. A 1967 graduate of Guilford High School, Ken went on to join the U.S. Army in 1970 during the Vietnam War. Five months later,...
Carroll L. Dahl
Aug 30, 2023
Carroll L. Dahl, 88, of Winnebago, IL, passed away on Wednesday, August 30, 2023, at home with his family and loved ones.
Caroll was born on February 1, 1935, in Gale, Wisconsin. The son of Erwin and Myrtle (Olson) Dahl. He married Darlene M. Ellingson on June 8, 1957, in Northfield, Wisconsin. They went on to have three children. Carroll...
Robert "Bob" Forest Masters
Aug 29, 2023
Robert “Bob” Forest Masters, 83, of Rockford, passed away on August 29, 2023. He was born on August 7, 1940, in Buffalo, Missouri, the son of Roy and Bessie (Kirk) Masters. He was employed as a truck driver and served in the U.S. Navy. He married Sandra Larson on June 9, 1962, in Robinson, Illinois.
Bob loved his family, joking with...
Michael J. Howley
Aug 29, 2023
Michael Joseph Howley passed peacefully after a long illness on August 29, 2023.
Michael was born near Mullingar, Ireland on August 1, 1959. After starting life in one of Ireland’s now notorious mother and baby homes, Michael had the extraordinary good fortune to be adopted by his loving parents, George and Mary (Lynch) Howley, Irish ex-pats who brought him to be...
Christopher M. Brown
Aug 29, 2023
Christopher Michael Brown, 50, of the Chicago area, passed away on Tuesday, August 29. He was born on Sunday, July 29, 1973 in Columbia City, Indiana to Gary and Ann Brown, who now live in Winnebago.
Chris graduated from Keystone High School, Knox, Pennsylvania in 1991 and from North Park University, Chicago in 1995. He loved sports and participated in high...
Earl A. Smith
Aug 28, 2023
Earl A. Smith, 92, Rockford, passed away on Monday, August 28, 2023, at OSF ST. Antony Medical Center. He was born May 21, 1931, in Boone County, the son of Floyd and Margaret (Jergens) Smith. He was a veteran serving in the Army. Earl married Frances L. Olson in Jefferson Prairie, WI on November 23, 1951. She passed away on...
Eileen E. Meier
Aug 27, 2023
Eileen E. Meier, 79, Rockford, passed away peacefully surrounded by her loved ones on Sunday, August 27, 2023, at SwedishAmerican Hospital. She was born in Rockford on August 12, 1944, the daughter of LaVerne and Margaret (Hoglund) Weyburg. Eileen graduated from Rockford East High School in 1962. She went on to attend Rock Valley College where she received a nursing...
Mildred "Millie" A. Ferguson
Aug 26, 2023
Mildred "Millie" A. Ferguson, 95, passed away on Saturday, August 26, 2023.
Millie was born November 28, 1927 to Robert and Alline Bambush in Columbus, Georgia. Shortly after World War Two she relocated to Rockford, Illinois to raise her family. Millie was known for her work ethic, many times working two jobs to provide for her family. She worked for...
Judith "Judy" A. Jones
Aug 25, 2023
Judith “Judy” A. Jones, 81, of Rockford, passed away on August 25, 2023. She was born on December 23, 1941, in Chicago, the daughter of Harry and Grace (Klemmendson) Patterson. Judy graduated from West High School, class of 1959. She worked in food service at Rockford Memorial Hospital.
She enjoyed gardening, traveling, and spending time with her family. Judy was known...
Patricia A. Rush
Aug 23, 2023
Patricia A. Rush, 86, passed away Wednesday August 23, 2023 .
She was the daughter of the late Lawrence and Louise (Bernier) Morin. Born October 19, 1936 in Hamel, MN, she was Valedictorian, graduating from Rockford High School in Rockford, MN. She married Robert Rush on November 24, 1956 in Corcoran, MN. Patricia always wanted to be a nurse and...
Jimmie E. Free
Aug 21, 2023
Jimmie (Jim) Eldon Free, 86 of Rockford, passed away on Monday, August 21, 2023.
Jim was born on November 27, 1936, the son of J. Emery and Helen J. (Bullard) Free. He grew up and went to school in Mystic, Iowa where he met, in kindergarten, the love of his life Nyla Kay Seddon. Jim and Nyla were married on November...
Robert "Brad" Bradford Smith
Aug 21, 2023
Robert Bradford “Brad” Smith, 74, of Rockford, passed away on August 21, 2023. Born on November 25, 1948, in Mattoon, IL, the son of Robert and Martha (Tabor) Smith. He graduated from MacArthur High School, Decatur IL, class of 1966. Brad enlisted in the U.S. Navy and served as a corpsman with the Marines during the Vietnam War. He married...
Bounheng Boutchannha
Aug 20, 2023
Bounheng Boutchannha of Rockford, IL, passed away on Sunday, August 20th, 2023 with his children by his side.
He was born in Pakse, Laos, son to Oui and Deng Boutchannha.
Bounheng was an officer with the Lao Police Academy before marrying the love of his life, Manivone. They moved to the US to be with family and once settled, he worked as...
Brian Clarke
Aug 19, 2023
On August 19th, 2023, Brian Clarke passed away at home, surrounded by his family, at the age of 86.
Brian was born in Belfast, North Ireland on January 24th, 1937, son of John and May (Wilson) Clarke. He moved to the United States in 1969 and worked for 41 years for the Lloyd Hearing Aid Corp. Brian married Margaret (Luke) Clarke...
Michael F. Johnson
Aug 18, 2023
Michael F. Johnson, 78, went to be with Jesus after a long battle with cancer on Friday, August 18, 2023, at home surrounded by his family. Mike was born to Marie Kent and Robert Johnson on October 9, 1944, in Oconto Falls, Wisconsin. He was raised in Wisconsin and Menominee, Michigan. As a young man, he attended the University of...
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