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Mary Ellen Lofgren
Feb 5, 2023
Mary Ellen Lofgren, 71, of Rockford, passed away on February 5, 2023 at Loyola University Hospital. She was born on September 4, 1951 in Rockford, the daughter of Henning and Rosemary (Thomas) Lofgren. She worked at Schnuck’s in the deli department for many years. Mary was a member of Westminster Church and a supporter of the Salvation Army Church. She...
Aphayvanh "Tony" Sonethavilay
Feb 5, 2023
Aphayvanh “Tony” Sonethavilay, 47, passed away in his home on Sunday, February 5, 2023. Born in Saphay, Laos, son to Singthong and Manikhone Sonethavilay. As a child, Tony came to the United States with his family. He enjoyed spending his time in his home, most notably around all of his electronics. He was a quiet, smart, friendly, and generous man,...
Joseph "Joe" A. Loscheider
Feb 4, 2023
Joseph (Joe) Loscheider, 87 years old, passed away at Alden Debes Nursing Center, Rockford, Illinois on February 4, 2023. Joe was born in Joliet, Illinois on August 4, 1935. He attended St. John the Baptist Grade School and graduated from Joliet Catholic High School in 1953. Joe worked at Caterpillar Tractor Company for 39 years and retired in 1990.
He enjoyed...
James "Jim" F. Grubb
Feb 4, 2023
James “Jim” F. Grubb, 84, of Byron, IL passed away on Saturday, February 4, 2023, following a long battle with cancer.
He lived an incredibly active life, working into his late 60’s. Along with his wife of 64 years, they enjoyed traveling, spending time in Hawaii, Alaska and exploring the continental US. A fan and ardent supporter of the Phantom Regiment,...
Richard "Dick" K. Farson
Feb 2, 2023
Richard “Dick” K. Farson, 81, passed away on February 2, 2023, in Rockford, Illinois. Born in Akron, Ohio, the second of five boys to Harold and Evelyn (Dolan) Farson. Dick attended school in Marysville and Marion, Ohio and graduated from Mishawaka High School in Mishawaka, Indiana in 1959. He served in the Navy from 1959 to 1963. He worked as...
Josephine Montgomery
Feb 2, 2023
Josephine Montgomery, 104, of Rockford, IL passed away peacefully in her home Thursday, February 2, 2023. Josephine was born November 26, 1918, in Mexico the daughter of Calixto and Isidra (Sandoval) Mena. Josephine married the love of her life, Robert Montgomery and they had two daughters. Josephine worked 30+ years at Barber Colman. She will be deeply missed by those...
Susan Mary Blue
Feb 1, 2023
Susan Mary Blue, 69, passed away peacefully in her home on February 1, 2023. Born in Rockford, Illinois on October 9, 1953, daughter to Perry Kessling and Judith (Hawkins) Standard. A 1971 graduate of Guilford High School she went on to work as a pharmacy technician for over twenty years at Walgreens, then went on to the OSF pharmacy at...
Dr. Francis "Frank" L. Friel
Jan 31, 2023
Dr. Francis “Frank” L. Friel, 89, of Rockford, died peacefully on Tuesday, January 31, at home with family by his side. The youngest of eight children, he was born January 17, 1934, in Amboy, IL, to Edwin and Mary “Molly” (Morrissey) Friel. He was a beloved chiropractor for 47 years, caring for patients at the former Friel Chiropractic Clinic, 2606...
Theresa Joan Ingrassia
Jan 31, 2023
Theresa Joan Ingrassia, 93, died on January 31, 2023 at Alpine Fireside Health Center with her loving nephew Dr. Ted Ingrassia III at her side.
Theresa was born in St. Anthony Hospital, Rockford, on October 20, 1929 to Marie (Ginestra) and Theodore S. Ingrassia. She attended St. Elizabeth Social Center and Barbour School, Rockford, St. Coletta, Jefferson, Wis. and Barbara Olson...
Rhonda K. Coates
Jan 31, 2023
Rhonda K. Coates, 62, of Rockford, IL died on January 31, 2023, at her home. She was born on December 21, 1960, in Belvidere, IL, the daughter of Donald and Dorothy (Schwartz) Walraven.
Rhonda was a very loving and caring person. She liked to make floral arrangements in her spare time. Rhonda was a 13-year employee at the Chrysler assembly Plant...
Bernice M. Kuehl
Jan 31, 2023
Bernice M. Kuehl, 87, passed away in Rockford, Illinois on January 31, 2023. Born in Ossineke, Michigan on August 31, 1935 daughter to Joseph and May (Byers) Labell. A 1954 graduate of Alpena High, Bernice enjoyed spending time with her siblings on their bowling and softball teams. She went on to marry Donald Kuehl July 21, 1956 in Ossineke, Michigan....
Steven "Steve" J. Severing
Jan 30, 2023
Steven “Steve” J. Severing, 71, Machesney Park, passed away on Monday, January 30, 2023, at SwedishAmerican Hospital. He was born February 19, 1951, in Rockford, the son of Charles and Mary Ellen (Johnson) Severing. Steve was raised attending Beth Eden United Methodist Church with his family. He attended Milton College, where he became an avid hockey player, and later went...
Wayne D. Hilden
Jan 30, 2023
Wayne Dennis Hilden was born on August 15, 1940, in Rockford, Illinois, the second son of Rodger and Palma Thompson Hilden. Wayne transitioned from his temporary home in Rockford to his permanent home with Jesus in heaven on January 30, 2023, at the age of 82 years, 5 months, and 16 days. His life was marked by the reality of...
Roberta "Jeanne" Gander
Jan 29, 2023
Roberta "Jeanne" Gander, passed away at the age of 85 on Sunday, January 29, 2023.
Jeanne was born on March 21, 1937. Her parents, Russell Bailey and Geneva Bailey Hartman raised her and her 4 brothers and 1 sister in Cambridge, WI where she was proud to be a part of the Cambridge High School Cheerleading squad. She went on to...
Marilyn Calvagna
Jan 27, 2023
“Yummm… you made stuffed Artichokes!” This is how Marilyn’s family would greet her on Mother’s Day, and she would not have wanted it any other way. Marilyn Calvagna, age 91, Rockford, passed away on January 27, 2023. She was preceded in death by her husband Mario Calvagna, by her parents Oscar and Hulda Swanson, and her brothers Donald and Roy....
Robert J. Hammond
Jan 27, 2023
Robert "Bob" Jack Hammond, age 76, of Davis Junction, IL, went home to Heaven on Friday, January 27th. 2023. He passed away in his home with his wife by his side. He was a loving husband, dad, grandpa, brother & uncle.
Bob was born & raised in Leaf River, IL, to Dorcey & Carolyn "Carrie" Hammond of Leaf River on August...
Thomas "Pat" Dolan
Jan 27, 2023
A public visitation for Thomas "Pat" Dolan will be on Thursday, February 2, 2023 from 9:00 - 11:00 am with burial to follow at Roseland Cemetery in Kirkland. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to St. Jude's Children Hospital.
Anne M. Fertitta
Jan 26, 2023
Anne M. Fertitta, 97, passed away in her home on January 26, 2023. She was born in Rockford, Illinois on January 16, 1926, daughter to Frank and Margaret (DiGiovanni) Guarino. She married Vincent R. Fertitta on October 19, 1946. Per her family, “mom loved and lived her life for the Lord and our family. Mom had a heart of gold...
Alan R. Lundin
Jan 25, 2023
Alan R. Lundin, age 65, passed away peacefully, yet unexpectedly, on 1/25/2023.
Alan lived life with humor, athleticism, loyalty, intelligence, and that special “Swedish determination.” Diagnosed in 2007 with Parkinson’s Disease, he never let it define him. A proud graduate of Rockford East High School and the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign, Alan was a passionate E-Rab and Illini football and...
John H. Danuk
Jan 24, 2023
John Harley Danuk was born in Elgin, Illinois on November 3, 1997, to David Danuk and Brenda Murphy. He left the world much too soon on January 24, 2023, at the age of 25. He leaves behind so many that loved him.
John lived his life knowing that it is too short. He loved fast cars, motorcycles, and indulging in life’s...
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