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Michael T. Thayer
December 15, 2023
Michael T. Thayer, 77, of Rockford, passed away on December 15, 2023 after a short illness.
He proudly served our country in the United States Army for 3 years in the 82nd Airborne Division. Michael worked for Chrysler from 1968 to 2001 and also served in the prison ministry for 2 years in Dixon, IL.
Michael is dearly loved and missed by...
Lily Obando Canonigo
December 14, 2023
Peregrina ”Lily” Obando Canonigo passed away on December 14, 2023. She passed peacefully at home surrounded by her loving family.
Born in Naga City, Philippines on December 11, 1930. She lived in Cebu and Davao, Philippines, later moving to Rockford, IL in 1989. She worked at Anderson Packaging for 10 years. She enjoyed family gatherings, playing Mahjong with her daughters,...
Mary "Sister June" J. Hoffman
December 13, 2023
(Sister Alphonse Marie) June Hoffman grew up on the southwest side of Chicago and attended St. Gall School, where she was taught by Servants of the Holy Heart of Mary. When she was in eighth grade, she was called to the school office where a Sister told June she might have a vocation to religious life and suggested she attend...
Rosemary Faber
December 12, 2023
Rosemary Faber passed away on December 12, 2023 at age 99 years, 3 months and 6 days. She made every day count, and in her final act, she was surrounded by her loving husband of nearly 75 years, Ted; her sons, Peter (Candice) Faber of Shallotte, North Carolina and John (Gail) Faber of Lake Summerset; her daughter, Sally (Dana Williams)...
George William Garner
December 12, 2023
George William Garner, 86, of Rockford, passed away at home surrounded by his family, on December 12, 2023. He was born on April 21, 1937, in Streator, Illinois, the son of George and Hazel (Hamilton) Garner. George married Norma Jean Kassebaum on November 17, 1956, in Rockford, spending 67 years together. He worked as an inspector at Sundstrand, retiring after...
Terri Pomering
December 12, 2023
Terri Pomering, 79, passed away on December 12, 2023, in Mount Morris, Illinois. Born in Rushville, Illinois March 25, 1944. Daughter to Arthur and Margaret (Little) Eifert. A 1961 graduate of Rushville High School, Terri made her way to Rockford and worked at a few local businesses before retiring through Abar Ipsen. Terri will always be remembered for how much...
Kirk R. Journy
December 9, 2023
Kirk R. Journy passed away on December 9, 2023, which would have been his father’s 100th birthday, surrounded by his family. Born on April 16, 1960, to parents James and Marjorie (Lyons) Journy in Rockford, Illinois, he was the ninth of ten children. Growing up, Kirk was quite reserved, but was always known for his kindness, generosity, and will be...
Mavis Kuhn
December 7, 2023
Mavis Kuhn of Rockford passed away on Thursday, December 7, 2023, at the Alden Debes Hospice unit in Rockford. Mavis is survived by her loving family, especially husband Floyd; her son, Byron (Kate) Kuhn and their 4 children, Lia, Miles, Molly and Elliot; her son, Alex; her sisters, Pam (Gerald) Anderson and Cheryl Johnson and her brother, Jeffrey (Mary) Orton.
Mavis...
Richard L. Faerber
December 6, 2023
Richard L. Faerber, 93, of Rockford, IL passed away on Wednesday, December 6, 2023. He was born on February 23, 1930, in La Salle, IL, the son of Arthur and Marjorie (Mennan) Faerber.
Richard served our country and is a Veteran of the United States Army. He married the love of his life, Shirley L. Scalarini in 1951 in LaSalle, IL....
Kathleen Susan "Sue" Drager
December 5, 2023
Kathleen Susan (Sue) Drager, 83, of Rockford, Illinois died on December 5, 2023 in her home. She was born on May 27, 1940 to parents Gus and Violet Omark in Rockford, Illinois. She was married to her husband Jim for over 60 years and was the anchor of her family as they were raising their two boys. Later, she worked...
Fred G. Bruning
December 5, 2023
Frederick George Bruning, 85, passed away on December 5, 2023, at SwedishAmerican Hospital. He was born on January 8, 1938, in Solen, North Dakota, the son of Carl and Nettie Bruning. Fred married his Concordia College (Moorhead) sweetheart, Lois Norem in Spicer, Minnesota on June 3, 1962.
Fred taught English at Winnebago High School for over forty years, which was only...
Teresa A. Mcdougal
December 3, 2023
Teresa A. McDougal Reyes Jacevich, 71, after a life full of adventure and fun, passed away on December 3, 2023. Born on January 30, 1952, daughter to Anthony and Clara Jacevich. Teresa enjoyed traveling and made memories in places like Las Vegas, Seattle, California, Florida, and most places in between. She had a deep appreciation for music and bonded with...
Karen Ann James
December 2, 2023
Karen Ann James, 83, of Greenville, SC, formerly of Rockford IL, was called home to be with the Lord Saturday, December 2, 2023. She passed away peacefully, in her home surrounded by her family. Karen was born March 13, 1940, the daughter of Stanton and Lucille Shores (Wright). Karen met her husband Terry as he was home for college summer...
Virginia "Ginny" Anne Carlson
December 2, 2023
It is with a heavy and sad heart that we announce the passing of Virginia “Ginny” Anne Jeanes Carlson. On December 2, 2023, she joined the Lord and her daughter in heaven. She is no longer in pain or suffering from all her disabling illnesses.
Born on June 18, 1947, to Paul and Grace Jeanes in south suburban Chicago. She lived...
Susan "Sue" Mina Morris
December 1, 2023
Susan “Sue” Mina Morris, 80, of Rockford, passed away on December 1, 2023. She was born on October 7, 1943, in Arlington Heights, IL, the daughter of Elmer and Erna (Krueger) Schmidt. She earned her Bachelor of Science in Home Economics from University of Wisconsin, Stout where she was a member, Treasurer and Historian of the Gamma Sigma Sigma sorority....
Agnes Claire Mastrangeli
November 30, 2023
With heavy hearts we share that our loving wife, mother, grandmother, great grandmother, and treasured friend was called home to her eternal rest. Agnes Claire Mastrangeli was born to John and Margaret Leonard on September 27, 1938, and entered her heavenly home on November 30, 2023.
Agnes spent her childhood in Rantoul, Illinois where she grew up with her brother, Tom...
Betty G. Grubb
November 30, 2023
Betty G. Grubb, 87, of Byron, IL, passed away on Thursday, November 30, 2023, following a fall that caused multiple complications.
She was a loving mother, grandmother, and great grandmother, who cherished time with her family. “Mom” worked for over 50 years in the medical services industry as an X-ray lab technician. She was one of the unsung heroes of the...
Patrick "Pat" Darrell Mallow
November 30, 2023
Patrick “Pat” D. Mallow, 75, of Rockford, passed away on November 30, 2023. He was born on September 30, 1948, in Rapid City, South Dakota, the son of Robert and Mabel Mallow. He earned his Bachelor of Science degree from Rockford College. He married Mary Lindroth on June 10, 1978, in Rockford, at St. Paul Lutheran Church. Pat worked as...
Mary Ann Allen
November 29, 2023
Mary Ann Allen, of Rockford passed away from a long battle with Alzheimer’s on November 29, 2023. Born Mary Ann Waring to Harold (Al) and Kathleen Waring in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. In the 1950s her family moved to Davenport, Iowa. Eventually her parents had eight children and her grandfather living under one roof. She was proud to be part of a...
Bonnie M. Shourek
November 29, 2023
Bonnie M. (Lambert) Shourek passed away unexpectedly on Wednesday, November 29th at UW Swedish American Hospital. Bonnie was born to Everett and Edith Lambert on May 24, 1950, in Monticello, Iowa. She graduated from Monticello Community High School, Class of 1968. Bonnie married the love of her life, John on March 21, 1970, also in Anamosa. The couple welcomed their...
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