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Emily M. Goble
Apr 30, 2023
Emily Margaret Goble, 86, Loves Park IL, passed away on April 30, 2023.
Born in Chicago, IL on Dec. 23, 1936, daughter of Ellis and Margaret (Halbrook) Hand. Grew up in Lansing IL. Emily graduated St. Luke’s nursing school in 1957 and moved to Los Angeles, CA. There she met Vardon Goble, and they were married on Sept 26, 1971...
David "Dave" Hawkinson
Apr 30, 2023
David “Dave” Hawkinson, 74, Rockford, passed away peacefully in his home on April 30, 2023. He was born in Rockford, Illinois on February 10, 1949, to Daryl and Stella (Brudnowski) Hawkinson. He is a graduate of Auburn High School, class of 1967. Dave received a Bachelor's degree from Western Illinois University and Master’s degree from Northern Illinois University. He played...
Juan "Sonny" G. Licon
Apr 26, 2023
Juan “Sonny” G. Licon, 37, Rockford, passed away on Wednesday, April 26, 2023. He was born in Rockford on April 23, 1986, the son of Juan and Jody (Maggio) Licon. He was a loving son, brother, grandson, cousin and nephew to his entire family. He was also a great friend to so many people. Sonny was a graduate of Boylan...
Donald E. Betts
Apr 24, 2023
Donald E. Betts, 78, passed away after a lengthy illness on April 24, 2023. He was born on June 9, 1944, in Waterloo, IA, the son of Clarence and Kathryn (Smith) Betts. Don graduated from St. Thomas High School, class of 1962. He attended one year at Loyola University, Chicago campus. Joining the work force, Don discovered the magic of...
David J. Guarino
Apr 22, 2023
David J. Guarino, 64, of Rockford, passed away on April 22, 2023, at Javon Bea Hospital. He was born on September 28, 1958, in Monterey, California, the son of Sam and Geraldine (Salamone) Guarino. He graduated from Illinois State University with a bachelor’s in biology/chemistry. He served in the U.S. Navy as an officer for 8 years. He was an...
James E. Knabe
Apr 22, 2023
James E. Knabe passed away on April 22, 2023. He was born on August 26, 1939, in Medford, WI. He was the son of Alvin and Evelyn (Werhand) Knabe. He married Dorothy Jefko in Rockford, IL at St. Stanislaus Church on August 10, 1963.
Jim graduated from Medford High School in 1957. He received his BS degree in Metallurgical Engineering from...
Ronald "Ronnie" A. Stone
Apr 21, 2023
Ronald A. Stone, 72, of Rockford, passed away in his home on April 21, 2023. Born in Rockford on May 6, 1949, son to Milton and Susie (Mitchell) Stone. After graduation from Auburn High School, Ronald was drafted into the U.S. Army in 1969 and spent time in Vietnam where he earned the nickname “Shakey.” After returning home he started...
Sharon D. Hardt Gartman
Apr 20, 2023
Sharon D. Hardt Gartman, 84, of Benton, KY passed away at home on Thursday, April 20, 2023.
Sharon was born in Wilton, WI on January 6, 1939, daughter of Otto and Hazel (Tuttle) Hardt. She married John “Jack” William Gartman on September 12, 1984. He passed away on September 21, 2006. Sharon worked as a nurse’s aide for 13 years at...
Donald R. Bunk
Apr 17, 2023
Donald Raymond Bunk, 91, of Monroe Center, passed away peacefully at home on Monday, April 17, 2023.
Donald was born in Chicago, IL on March 8, 1932, son of Raymond and Lillian (Beskow) Bunk Sr. He attended St. Thomas and graduated from Rockford East High School. Donald married Darlene Thomas on February 9, 1952, and later married Helen Van Lanningham on...
Joyce Ann Munson
Apr 17, 2023
Joyce Ann Munson, 82, Rockford, passed away on April 17, 2023. Born in Rockford on May 14, 1940, daughter to John and Eleanor (Wilson) Arand. Joyce graduated from West High School, class of 1958, and married her high school sweetheart, Harold Munson, on February 7, 1959. Joyce worked at Eagle Foods for over 20 years as a clerk before retirement....
Howard P. Miller
Apr 16, 2023
Howard P. Miller, 86, Rockford, died on Sunday April 16, 2023 at OSF St Anthony Hospital after a short illness. He was born on January 16, 1937 in Detroit, MI, the son of Hugo and Bertrice (Stafford) Miller.
Howard owned and operated many businesses during his lifetime. He joined his brothers Ellis & Stanley, in Miller Brothers Construction Inc.- where they...
Beth Ann Anastase
Apr 15, 2023
Beth Ann (Williams) Anastase, 90, died at 5:48 a.m. Saturday, April 15, 2023, in Rock River Healthcare Center. Born February 24, 1933, daughter of Floyd and Clara Williams. Married Michael (Mickey) Anastase in St. Anthony Catholic Church in Rockford on September 8, 1956. Member of St. Bernadette Catholic Church. She and her husband were the owners of Vince’s Hardware on...
Roxanna S. Fransen
Apr 14, 2023
Roxanna "Roxie" S. Fransen “Roxie”, age 79, of Byron, passed away on Friday, April 14, 2023, with loving family by her side.
Roxie was born in Rockford, IL on August 14, 1943, daughter of Emery and Margaret (Flynn) Olmstead. She graduated from Rockford East High School, Class of 1961. Roxie married Edwin “Bud” Fransen on August 10, 2013. She worked in...
Loren Jay Freedlund
Apr 14, 2023
Loren Jay Freedlund, 64, passed away on April 14, 2023, after a courageous battle with cancer. He was born on July 24, 1958, the son of Ann and Leonard Freedlund. He graduated from East High School, class of 1976. He married Pamela “Pam” Kay Lindstrom on June 3, 1989. He was employed by Schafer Industries working as a machinist for...
Gerald "Gerry" Hickey
Apr 13, 2023
Gerald “Gerry” B. Hickey, 75, of Rockford, passed away surrounded by his family on April 13, 2023. He was born on May 19, 1947, in DeKalb, IL, the son of Bernard and Mary (Hughes) Hickey. He graduated from DeKalb High School, class of 1965. He worked for ComEd for over 33 years. Gerry married Helen Murphy on December 3, 2003.
Gerry...
Colette V. Axelson
Apr 13, 2023
Colette V. Axelson, 84, of Winnebago, passed away at home on Thursday, April 13, 2023, with loving family by her side.
Colette was born in Rockford, IL on September 11, 1938, daughter of John and Elizabeth (Hannan) King. She graduated from Muldoon High School, Class of 1956 where she was a proud team captain on the basketball team. Colette married the...
Beverly "Bev" Jean Becker
Apr 13, 2023
Beverly “Bev” Jean Becker, 85, Rockford, passed away Thursday, April 13, 2023, at OSF St. Anthony Medical Center. She was born March 21, 1938, in Beloit, WI the daughter of David and Bernice (Martin) Polglaze. Bev was a graduate of Rockford West High School. She married James “Jim” Becker in Rockford on October 30, 1960. She worked as a clerk...
Mary "Mary Beth" E. Hardin
Apr 11, 2023
Mary Elizabeth (Mary Beth) Hardin, 49, passed away suddenly after a short illness on April 11, 2023, in Rockford, Illinois. Born in Rockford on August 13, 1973, daughter to William and Arlene (Stanko) Hardin. Mary Beth graduated from Boylan Catholic High School in the class of 1991; during her grade school and high school years she was active with volleyball,...
Pamela L. Brooks
Apr 8, 2023
Pamela L. Brooks, 72, passed away in Rockford, Illinois on April 8, 2023. Born in Chicago, Illinois on January 8, 1951, one of three children to Thomas and Leora (Cretsinger) McNicholas. She went on to get a master’s degree in education and spent over 30 years as a teacher in the Rockford Public School District 205 school district before her...
Velma J. Stanton
Apr 8, 2023
Velma J. Stanton, 80, of Rockford, passed away at home on April 8, 2023. She was born on January 27, 1943, in Dizney, Kentucky, the daughter of Luther and Roxy (Newman) Johnson. She married Edward “Ed” Stanton on December 28, 1968, in downtown Chicago. She enjoyed quilting, decorating and spending time with her family. She loved gardening and dancing with...
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