Oct 13, 2022

Michael A. Moriarity, 35, passed away on October 13, 2022 in Rockford, Illinois. He was born on January 23, 1987 in Rockford, Illinois son to Darlene Moriarity. They moved to California for a short time and came back to Rockford when Michael was fairly young. Michael was currently employed by Prairie Farms.

He is survived by his brother, Ryan (Francesca); significant...

Oct 12, 2022

John J. Rzeszotko passed away peacefully at the age 88 on Wednesday, October 12, 2022, in Rockford, IL. Born on September 24, 1934 in Rockford, Illinois to John and Rose (Victor) Rzeszotko. John attended St. Thomas High School and enlisted in the Marine Corps. He was a veteran of the Korean conflict. John returned from Korea, graduated high school and...

Oct 11, 2022

Richard “Dick” P. Ellena, 91, of Rockford, IL passed away Tuesday, October 11, 2022. He was born November 20, 1930, in Rockford, IL the son of Beatrice (Brocheau) and Peter Ellena. Richard attended Rockford West High School, graduating in 1948. Richard married Charlotte Heflin on September 19, 1974. He worked as a telephone repairman for Illinois Bell until his retirement,...

Oct 11, 2022

Carolyn Minh Do, 87, Rockford, passed away on Tuesday, October 11, 2022, in her home surrounded by her family. She was born in Vietnam on April 16, 1935, the daughter of Do Viet Man and Ta Thi Dap. Carolyn worked as a final inspector in the automotive division of Elco Industries for many years.

Survived by her son Lee (Teresa Thu)...

Oct 10, 2022

Gregory Jay “Hawger” Heidel – July 28th, 1967 – October 10th, 2022

“The Man Behind the Bar”

After a weary day you stop at a place where people gather. As you grab your stool and settle in, you are greeted by a man: the man behind the bar. He greets you warmly, as if you were his longtime friend. As he takes...

Oct 9, 2022

Dr. Mitchell “Mitch” Martin Olson, 62, Rockford, passed away suddenly from natural causes on Sunday, October 9, 2022. He was born August 7, 1960, in Rockford, the son of Roger and Jeanne (Floody) Olson.

Mitch received his undergraduate degree from Wheaton College with a double major in Organ and Christian Education. He served in several Rockford area churches, including Director of...

Oct 9, 2022

Kevin J. Maher, 47, died on Sunday, October 9, 2022 in his home. Born January 10, 1975 in Silver Spring, MD, son of John J. Maher and Peggi A. Dixon Maher. Graduated from Guilford High School and attended the University of Illinois and Kansas University. Kevin was a workaholic who had been employed by NAPA Auto Parts Distributors for many...

Oct 8, 2022

Dr. Jane E. Pearson, M.D., M.B.A., F.A.C.E.P., dedicated wife, mother and grandmother passed peacefully on October 8, 2022 at Swedish American Hospital in Rockford, IL after a courageous battle with ALS at the age of 62. Jane was born on July 1, 1960 to William and Shirley Scott of Arlington Heights, IL.

Jane graduated from University of Illinois and earned her...

Oct 8, 2022

John Michael DeRocher, 72, passed away on October 8, 2022 in his home town of Rockford, Illinois. He was born on April 16, 1950 son to Firmin “Sam” and Dorothy (Christian) DeRocher. John graduated from Boylan Catholic High School in 1968 and attended Rock Valley College. He worked for Ingersoll for 45 years before retiring in 2015. Until the passing...

Oct 8, 2022

Oct 7, 2022

George Duane Willis passed away after battling a brief illness on October 7, 2022, just a day before his 94th birthday. Born on October 8, 1928 in Belvidere, Illinois to parents George Leonard and Christine Willis. Duane grew up in Marengo, Illinois and graduated from Marengo High in 1947. He would go on to join the Army and marry his...

Oct 6, 2022

William M. Marinelli, 57, passed away on October 6, 2022 in Rockford, Illinois. Born in Rockford on December 17, 1964 he was a son to Ettore “Tut” and Eleanor (Mioni) Marinelli. Bill was a 1981 graduate of West High School, and attended Rock Valley College. He spent 31 years of his working career with Architectural Metals, LLC. In his free...

Oct 5, 2022

Ginny Irene Hennelly, 92, of Loves Park, passed away on October 5, 2022. She was born on June 11, 1930, in Monroe, Wisconsin, the daughter of Dwight and Charlene (Roderick) Hageman. Ginny was raised on a dairy farm near Brodhead, WI. She attended a one room rural schoolhouse. At age 12, she moved to Brodhead to attend Brodhead High School,...

Oct 4, 2022

Julie A. Ekstam Lyle, 77, died unexpectedly on October 4, 2022 in her home. Born June 29, 1945 in Cambridge, MN, daughter of Carl A. and Marilie Hoff Ekstam. Graduated from Mankato, MN High School and Mankato State University. She began her creative career as an art teacher in Minnesota. After getting married and making several moves around the country,...

Oct 4, 2022

Richard F Soppa, D. N. passed away peacefully at age 88 on Tuesday, October 4, 2022 in Rockford, Ill. Born on October 2, 1934 in Arcadia, Wis. to Anton and Elizabeth (Sobotta) Soppa. Graduated from Arcadia High School (1952) and went on to attend Gahl Institute Railroad Training (1953) and was in the U.S. Army (1956-1958) stationed in Japan. He...

Oct 4, 2022

With heavy hearts, we announce the passing of our beloved brother, uncle, and great uncle, Steven Richard Alban, Jr. Steven passed away peacefully with his family by his side on October 4th, 2022.

Born in Rockford, Il. to Sarah Ann Paris and Steven Richard Alban, Sr. on August 5th, 1950. Steven is predeceased by his parents Sarah Ann Paris (Parisi) of...

Oct 4, 2022

Andre P. Jones, 67, of Rockford, IL, peacefully passed away at home surrounded by his loving family on Tuesday, October 4, 2022. He was born on May 4, 1955, in Chicago, IL, the son of Willie and Rose Marie (Blackshire) Jones.

Andre was a proud veteran of the United States Army and worked many years at schools in maintenance and custodial...

Oct 3, 2022

Ann L. Vecchio Sytek, 95, of Rockford, passed away in her home on Monday, October 3, 2022. Born July 21, 1927, in Rockford, IL, the daughter of Stephen and Rose (Lombardo) Cigretto. She attended West High School and Rockford School of Business. She married George E. Vecchio on November 30, 1946. They enjoyed 34 wonderful years together, working, raising their...

Oct 2, 2022

Carole Lucille Johnson, 84, of Rockford, IL was called to her heavenly home on Sunday, October 2, 2022. Carole possessed an unequaled love for her family and many friends and above all was a devoted daughter and caregiver to her parents.

Carole was born December 17, 1937 in Rockford, IL to parents Lace and Lucille (Folio) Johnson. After graduating from Harlem...

Oct 1, 2022

Kathryn L. Binz, 79, passed away Saturday, October 1, 2022. She was born July 26, 1943, in Rockford, IL to LeRoy and Ruth Swanberg Bruneni. Kathryn (Kay) attended Muldoon High School graduating in 1961 and went on to earn her bachelor’s degree in education from Quincy University. It was there she met Leo Binz, the love of her life. They...