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Cathy Lane Musselman
Aug 5, 2023
Cathy Lane Musselman, 65, Durand, passed away unexpectedly in her home on Saturday, August 5, 2023. She was born June 22, 1958, in Alexandria, VA, the daughter of Howard Brooke and Mildred “Maxine” (Deane) Hipsley. Cathy was a graduate of Mt. Vernon High School, the class of 1975. She married Ron Musselman in Alexandria, VA on March 17, 1979. Cathy...
Stephen R. Sears
Aug 4, 2023
Stephen R. Sears, age 78, passed away peacefully on Friday, August 4 in Rockford, Illinois. He was born to L. Wayne and Esther (Richards) Sears on June 27, 1945 in Ottawa, Kansas, a humble backdrop befitting someone best described as “a simple man who loved God.” Steve once called Kansas and Alabama home, but the red earth of Oklahoma forever...
Richard B. Sesterhenn
Aug 4, 2023
Richard B. Sesterhenn, 73, passed away peacefully in Oregon, Illinois on August 4, 2023. Born in Detroit, Michigan on October 21, 1949 to Robert W. and Bernadette (Hultgren) Sesterhenn. Rich graduated from Guilford High School in 1967 and went on to attend Northern Illinois University, obtaining his Bachelor’s degree in finance. After graduation, he enjoyed being the owner of Four...
Suzanne B. Miller
Aug 3, 2023
Suzanne Beth Miller, 77, of Rockford, passed away on Thursday, August 3, 2023.
Suzanne was born in Rockford, IL on October 13, 1945, the daughter of Kenneth and Georgia (Bonzi) Rosenquist. She graduated from Auburn High School, Class of 1963. Suzanne married Richard F. Miller on July 30, 1966, at Trinity Lutheran Church in Rockford. She was a longtime member of...
Charles "Chuck" L. Frondal
Aug 2, 2023
Charles “Chuck” Frondal, 82, died on August 2, 2023, after a long 3-year battle with cancer. He was born on March 18, 1941, on a farm near Albert Lea, Minnesota, the son of Henry S. and Ester (Christiansen) Frondal. He attended Albert Lea High School, class of 1959. He married Ann Galbraith on October 8, 1961, and spent 61 years...
Max Gerold Tritt
Aug 2, 2023
Max Gerold Tritt, 96, Rockford, passed away on Wednesday, August 2, 2023, at Northwoods Care Center in Belvidere. He was born August 30, 1926, in Poygan, WI the son of Harry and Helen (Secora) Tritt. He grew up on the family dairy farm that has been in his family since 1852. Max was an Army veteran stationed in Germany. He...
David J. Mullins
Aug 1, 2023
David J. Mullins, 80, passed away in his home in Winnebago, Illinois on August 1, 2023. Born in Rochelle, Illinois on June 23, 1943, son to Everett and Doris (Garritson) Mullins. He later joined the U.S. Army from 1962 thru 1965 and spent time in London and France. Once returning to the United States, he married Barbara Merriott in 1967...
Frances I. (Smith) Szell Dulmage
Jul 31, 2023
Frances Smith Szell Dulmage of Rockford, Illinois died July 31, 2023 at Javon Bea Hospital. Born March 19, 1929 in Cleveland, Ohio. The daughter of Gerard and Louise (Loske) Smith. She graduated from Trinity High School, Cleveland, Ohio 1947. In 1949 she married Charles Szell and they raised three sons. She was employed at Pesco Products, Bedford Heights, Ohio for...
Gregory "Greg" E. Sharkey
Jul 30, 2023
Gregory E. Sharkey, 62, of Rockford, IL, passed away unexpectedly on Sunday, July 30, 2023.
Greg was born in Kankakee, IL, on April 14, 1961, the son of Robert L. and Dortha L. (Davis) Sharkey. He married Constance “Connie” J. McCarren on January 3, 2007, in Maui, Hawaii. Greg was employed with Del Monte Foods in Rochelle, IL, for 24 years,...
Dominic Michael Iasparro
Jul 30, 2023
Dominic Michael Iasparro, 73, of Rockford, was welcomed into eternity on July 30, 2023. Dominic was born on August 9, 1949 to Michael and Theresa (Pumilia) Iasparro. Dominic graduated from West High School in 1967 and bravely served his country in the United States Army National Guard for six years. Upon conclusion of his service, Dominic joined the Rockford Police...
Eugenia "Jean" Shayka
Jul 30, 2023
Eugenia “Jean” Shayka, of Rockford, IL passed away peacefully in her home on Sunday, July 30, 2023, at the age of 100. Jean was taken from her home in her late teens and forced to work in Nazi labor camps until the end of WWII. It was there she met her husband, Stephan Shayka, and they got married on September...
Judith "Judy" D. Webb
Jul 30, 2023
Judith “Judy” Diane Webb, wife, mother, and grandmother after 82 years of life, has left us on July 30, 2023. Born in Chicago, IL on June 28, 1941.
She married Henry “Hank” Webb on September 19, 1959, in Chicago. Survived by her two children, Mark Webb and Cynthia Arnold; spouses Ann Marie Webb and Timothy Arnold; grandchildren, Kaleigh Arnold, Ashlyn...
Patricia Fisher
Jul 29, 2023
Patricia Irene Fisher, also known as Pat or Trish, age 98, of Rockford, passed away on July 29, 2023.
She was born on July 7, 1925, in Seward, IL, the daughter of Thomas and Irene (Elliott) Murphy. She graduated from Leaf River High School, class of 1943. She married David Fisher on December 15, 1945 in Petersburg, Virginia. She worked...
John B. Northrop
Jul 28, 2023
John “JB” Bruce Northrop, 73, of Byron, IL was born on July 27, 1950 in Saint Marys, West Virginia. He passed away, one day after his birthday, on July 28, 2023. JB married Karen (Dietrich) Northrop in 1985 and they moved to Byron. They resided in the beautiful trees of Woodgate Ln, where JB spent years working in his shop...
Rose Marie Cooper
Jul 27, 2023
Rose Marie Cooper, 84, died peacefully on Thursday, July 27, 2023 in Presence St. Anne Center. Born December 21, 1938 in Rockford, daughter of Tony and Rosemary Sartino Vincent. Married Teddy Cooper on March 16, 1970 and he died February 7, 2016 after almost 46 years of marriage. Worked for State Farm Insurance Co. for many years where she enjoyed...
Alexandra C. Peer-Drake
Jul 27, 2023
Alexandra “Lexi” Celeste Peer-Drake, age 28, passed unexpectedly but peacefully on Thursday, July 27th, 2023. Lexi spent much of her life in Milwaukee, WI where she graduated with honors from Rufus King High School, and recently settled down back in her hometown of Rockford, IL.
Though often quiet and shy, Lexi drew people in with her goofiness and glowing smile. She...
Mark S. Koenig
Jul 26, 2023
Mark Steven Koenig, 69, of Rockford, peacefully passed away on July 26, 2023.
Born: September 15, 1953, in Austin, Minnesota, the son of Melvin and Eva (Gorke) Koenig. Graduated from West High School, (1971). Mark worked for Liebovich Brothers, and was a software developer for over 20 years, engineer, experienced in communications troubleshooting, and relished fixing anything automotive.
An advocate and follower...
Beverly A. Williams
Jul 22, 2023
Beverly Ann Williams, 90, of Rockford, passed away on Saturday, July 22, 2023.
Beverly was born in Boscobel, WI on March 17, 1933, the daughter of Emery and Clara (Morgan) Leffler. She graduated from Blue River High School in Wisconsin, Class of 1951. Beverly married Robert L. Williams on May 2, 1956, in Oregon, IL. She worked most recently for Lifetouch...
Mary Frances Harris
Jul 22, 2023
Our dear mother, Mary Frances Harris, 92, passed away at Morning Star Village on July 22, 2023, after a short illness. Born in Rockford, Illinois on October 14, 1930, daughter to Michael and Margaret (Domino) Pollare. Childhood in Wyoming, graduated from Cheyenne High School and Rockford School of Business, Mary Fran spent most of her adult life in Rockford. Raising...
Ronald Burmeister
Jul 20, 2023
Ronald Burmeister, 86, went to his heavenly home on July 20, 2023. A loving husband, father and grandfather, he is survived by Carol, his wife of 61 years, daughter Julie (Tom) Delbrook, son Jeff (Jennifer) Burmeister and grandsons Nick and Justin Delbrook (fiancée Tara Vandendriessche).
Born and raised in Madison, WI, Ron graduated from the University of Wisconsin and the UW...
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