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Evelyn J. M. Shields
October 2, 2023
Evelyn Jane Martinson Shields
Born March 22, 1936 in St. Paul, MN, Evelyn went peacefully to heaven on October 2, 2023 in Rockford, IL., surrounded by family at Fairhaven Christian Retirement Center.
She is survived by her four children: Laurie (Rick) Bradshaw of FL, Scott (Lisa) Hanson of TN, Kathy (Aaron) Acomb of TN, and Kristi (Paul) Nelson of IL; eight grandchildren:...
Julianna 'Judy' E. Cotugno
October 1, 2023
Julianna “Judy” Eva Cotugno passed away peacefully on Sunday, October 1st, 2023, in Belvidere, Illinois. Born to Daniel and Magdalene (Frank) Reisenauer on January 6th of 1941 in New England, North Dakota. Judy graduated from Saint Mary’s High School in New England, where she participated in plays and theatre projects throughout her years there. Judy married Jim Cotugno on October...
Chanhkeo Keovongsoth
October 1, 2023
Grandma Chanhkeo Keovongsoth was born on January 12, 1922 in Savannakhet, Laos. She came to the US in 1987. She was a strong, determined and fiercely independent women. Grandma Chanhkeo Keovongsoth is survived by her son, Xiem (Tuyet ) Dileuth, son Nom (Noui) Keovongsoth, son in law Sudasit (Onela) Phathanasombath Survived by nephews Hung (Thiamchanh) Nguyen and Jim (Virginia) Nguyen...
Illa Mae Nicklaus
October 1, 2023
Illa Mae Nicklaus, 87, of Rockford, passed away on October 1, 2023. She was born on April 12, 1936, in Strum, Wisconsin, the daughter of Earl and Lucile (Stewart) Heath. She married Richard “Dick” Nicklaus in 2000. Illa worked as an administrative assistant for Janet Wattles Mental Health Services. Illa loved to cook and take care of others. She was...
Rita Marie Gibler
September 30, 2023
Rita Marie Gibler, loving wife, mother, nana, aunt, and friend.
Rita Marie Gibler died on September 30, 2023, surrounded by her family. She was born on December 15, 1939, in Amite, Louisiana. The daughter of Anthony Tuminaro and Catherine (Ruffino) Tuminaro. Rita has been a resident of Rockford, Illinois since 1951. She married Frank Gibler, the love of her life, on...
Marilyn Hill
September 28, 2023
We are devastated to tell of the passing of our lovely sister, Marilyn Hill, who left us on September 28th. Throughout the day she was visited by family who shared their innermost thoughts with her. Marilyn left the shackles of planet earth to help create a brighter skyline with her brilliant star.
Marilyn worked as an account supervisor at the Water...
Molly (Mary Catherine) Phalen
September 26, 2023
Molly (Mary Catherine) Phalen was born on October 25, 1950, to John and Mary Phalen in Polo, Illinois. After graduating from Northern Illinois University with a Bachelor’s and Master’s degree she joined the noble ranks of being a teacher. After teaching a few years, she knew that real change needed to happen. As the fearless leader of the Rockford Education...
Floyd A. Simonson Iii
September 25, 2023
Floyd A. Simonson III, 71, of Cherry Valley, passed away on September 25, 2023. He was born on August 9, 1952, in Rockford, the son of Floyd and Sarah (Henry) Simonson Jr. He graduated from East High School in 1970 and attended Rock Valley College. He married Suzanne (Sue) Arendt on June 28, 1980, at Trinity Lutheran Church.
Floyd worked at...
Richard "Rich" J. Ianni
September 23, 2023
Richard “Rich” James Ianni, 78, of Rockford, passed away on September 23, 2023. He was born on June 6, 1945, in Rockford, the son of Benjamin and Eleanor (Segalla) Ianni. Rich married Pamela Sanders on November 28, 1970, at St. Anthony Catholic Church in Rockford. He served our country in the U.S. Army. He was the owner of Rockford Auto...
Antonio Licari
September 22, 2023
Antonio Licari (88), of Rockford, IL, passed away on September 22, 2023, surrounded by his family.
Antonio, fondly known as Tony or Toto, was born on September 24, 1934, in Sicily. He was the youngest of six children. He served in the Italian Navy. He immigrated to America for employment. He loved spending time with his family and friends and was...
Charles 'Buzz' A. Bloomster
September 22, 2023
Charles A. “Buzz” Bloomster, Jr, 79, lifelong Rockford resident, died on Friday, September 22, 2023 in UW Health Swedish American Hospital. Born July 9, 1944, son of Charles A. Sr. and Thelma Van Buskirk Bloomster. Graduated with the first graduating class of Auburn High School in 1962 and was employed by Woodward Governor for 37 years. Veteran of the United...
Russell Berg
September 21, 2023
Russell William Berg, 93, of Rockford, passed away on September 21, 2023. He was born on September 18, 1930, in Tower, Minnesota, the son of Christian and Virginia Berg. He married Theresa Pavlich on July 10, 1951, and spent 72 years together. He served in the U.S. Air Force, retiring after 20 years as a Master Sergeant. He graduated with...
Larry Dale Smith
September 20, 2023
Larry Dale Smith, (82), of Rockford, Illinois passed away suddenly in his home on September 20th, 2023. Larry was born on August 1st, 1941 in Florence, Alabama. He lived in Rockford the majority of his life and enjoyed spending time with his family and friends doing what he loved most, fishing and watching the Bears. Larry retired from Rockford Mass...
Lauren Ashley Ladley
September 18, 2023
Today we celebrate Lauren Ashley Ladley. Lauren captivated her family from day one being the firstborn granddaughter and niece and always knew she was going to play a big role from the beginning. As a little girl, she loved her pack of wild cousins, loud aunties, goofy uncles, and doting grandparents with every ounce of her being. Lauren made childhood...
Norma Dee Aronson
September 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
September 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
September 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
September 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
September 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...
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