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Jesus E. Vidal
May 10, 2023
Jesus E Vidal (54) passed away peacefully in his home in Rockford, IL, on May 10, 2023. He was born on June 21st, 1968, in Chihuahua, Mexico. His father was Jose Vidal and his mother was Ildefonsa Ezparza. Jesus is survived by his wife Nilda and his sons Ever (Adrianna) Vidal, Ian Vidal, Alan Solis, grandkids Evie Vidal, Giovanni Saldana;...
Barbara "Barb" Ann Sandage
May 8, 2023
Barbara Ann Sandage, 69, of Machesney Park, passed away on May 8, 2023. She was born on June 4, 1953, in Elkhorn, Wisconsin, the daughter of Kester and Friedel (Landgraf) Pulver. She married her college sweetheart, Terry Sandage on July 3, 1976, in Crowne Point, Indiana. Barb graduated from Southern Illinois University with her Bachelor of Arts in botany. As...
Michael L. Stenger
May 8, 2023
Michael L. Stenger was born on March 7, 1948, to Herbert H. and L. Verrell (Moring) Stenger. Siblings Dee and Chuck were born in the next two years. While attending NIU he met Marie; they married in August of 1969.Together they raised Mickey, Melissa/Mo, and Matt. He passed on May 8, 2023, after suffering a stroke in March.
Mike attended Welsh...
Carol J. Bennehoff
May 7, 2023
Carol Janet Lundeen Bennehoff, resident of Wesley Willows, completed her earthly journey on May 7, 2023.
She was born May 17, 1922, in Rock Grove Township, the daughter of Will and Bertha (Zimmerman) Meinert. The family moved to Green County, WI in 1930 and she graduated from Brodhead High School in 1940. After graduation, she moved to Rockford and was employed...
Mary Elizabeth Jobst
May 7, 2023
Mary Elizabeth Jobst, 64, of Cherry Valley passed away after a brave battle against cancer surrounded by her family at home. She was born January 24, 1959, in Knoxville, Tennessee to James and Patricia (Battelo) Carl. She was one of five children raised in Streamwood Illinois. After graduating high school in 1977 she moved to Phoenix Arizona where in 1979...
Ben F. Graceffa
May 5, 2023
Ben F. Graceffa, 95, lifetime Rockford resident, died on Friday, May 5, 2023, in Serenity Hospice and Home. Born March 6, 1928, son of Frank and Anna DeCarlo Graceffa. Graduated from West High School and was a veteran of the U.S. Army. Married Dolores A. Eastman on June 4, 1949. After 66 years of marriage, she died on August 24,...
Nanci Jean Todd Mandala
May 5, 2023
Nanci Jean Todd Mandala, 68, Rockford, passed away on Friday, May 5, 2023, after a long illness. She was born June 13, 1954, in Rockford, the daughter of Harold and Jean (Reynolds) Todd. She graduated from Guilford High School where she was an avid gymnast who competed in several trampoline competitions. She went on to earn an Associate Degree from...
Celeste Marie Gilbert
May 5, 2023
Celeste Marie Gilbert, 53, Rockford, passed away on Friday, May 19, 2023, in her home surrounded by her loving family. She was born February 8, 1970, in Dixon, the daughter of Robert and Carol (Hidden) Snow. Celeste was a graduate of Newman Central Catholic High School, class of 1988. She married Mark Gilbert on December 23, 1991, in Clovis, NM....
Mary Jane Hackett
May 3, 2023
Mary Jane Hackett, 91, of Rockford, IL, passed away Wednesday, May 3, 2023. She was born October 21, 1931 in Watertown, WI, daughter of Joseph and Dorothy (Meyer Brooks) Solon. Mary graduated from Muldoon High School, class of 1949. She married John R. “Jack” Hackett in Saint Mary’s Church, Rockford, IL on June 28, 1952. Mary worked for Camera Craft...
Frances "Chi-Chi" T. Fabiano
May 3, 2023
Frances “Chi-Chi” T. Fabiano, 95, of Rockford, peacefully passed away on May 3, 2023. She was born on December 14, 1927, in Hammond, Louisiana, the daughter of Nicholas and Carmella (DePaula) Scibona. She married Joseph Fabiano on September 9, 1950, at St. Anthony of Padua Catholic Church. Chi-Chi worked for Amerock for many years before she became a full time...
Patricia "Pat" Ann Fry
May 3, 2023
Patricia “Pat” Ann Fry, 86, Rockford, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, May 3, 2023, at Cedarhurst of Rockford. She was born January 23, 1937, in Dubuque, Iowa, the daughter of Norbert and Bernice (Vonah) Doherty. Pat married Richard H. Fry in Freeport on April 14, 1956. He passed away on May 8, 2020. She enjoyed working in her garden, playing...
Samuel "Sam" J. Armato Sr.
May 3, 2023
Samuel J. Armato Sr., 75, Rockton, passed away in his home on May 3, 2023. Born in Rockford, Illinois on August 31, 1947, son to Joseph Alex Armato and Mary L Pumilia. A 1966 graduate of West High School, Sam soon after joined the U.S. Army and served a tour in both Vietnam and the Korean Conflict from 1968 to...
William "Bill" W. Norton
May 2, 2023
William “Bill” W. Norton, 89, Rockford, passed away on Tuesday, May 2, 2023, at Wesley Willows. He was born May 1, 1934, in Chicago, the son of William and Lillian (Ward) Norton. Bill was an Army veteran serving during the Korean War. He received his Bachelor of Science degree from Northwestern University and his master’s degree from IIT. Bill then...
E. Katherine Reid
May 2, 2023
E. Katherine Reid, 87, of Rockford, passed away on Tuesday, May 2, 2023.
Kathy was born in Loudon County, Virginia on January 21, 1936, daughter of Alpheus Robey and Marguerite Pomeroy. She graduated from Ambler High School in Pennsylvania, Class of 1954 where she was a member of the rifle team. Kathy worked as a secretary and was the first female...
Reveriano Soria
May 2, 2023
Reveriano Soria, 87, Rockford, passed away in his home on May 2, 2023. Born on June 1, 1935, in Pedro Escobedo, Queretaro, Mexico son to Amado and Bacilia (Mauricio) Soria. In 1958 he married the love of his life, Maria Engracia Rico. He retired from Quaker Oats and was a proud and loving husband, father, grandfather and great grandfather.
He is...
Lynne D. Hammack
May 1, 2023
Lynne Hammack, 76, passed away on Monday, May 1, 2023.
At this time, no services will be held.
Emily M. Goble
April 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
April 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
April 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
April 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...
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