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Cary Betancourt
January 18, 2023
Cary Betancourt, 85, Rockford, passed away on Wednesday, January 18, 2023. She was born July 10, 1937, in Havana, Cuba, the daughter of Francisco and Maria Betancourt. Cary worked as an inventory control manager for Zenith Corporation for 29 years until her retirement. She enjoyed painting and sewing but she loved spending time with her grandchildren.
Survived by her daughter, Nury...
Bounkong Vongsavath
January 16, 2023
Bounkong Vongsavath, 73, of Rockford, IL, passed away on Monday, January 16, 2023, at 10:55am at his residence. His youngest daughter, Phonesavanh “Noi” Ceballos and grandson, Jadyn Vongsavath by his side.
Bounkong was born in Laos on October 10, 1949. He and his family immigrated to the US on June 6, 1990, and landed in Cedar Rapids, IA. They later settled...
Elaine M. Swenson
January 15, 2023
Elaine M. Swenson, 92, of Rockford died Sunday January 15, 2023 surrounded by her family. Elaine was born on September 17, 1930 in Two Rivers, WI to Martin and Florence (St. Antoine) Tomchek.
Elaine was a loving and devoted daughter, mother, grandmother and great grandmother. She was a very generous and strong person. She looked out for her family and was...
Leroy F. Cator
January 13, 2023
Leroy “Bud” F. Cator, 90, of Kirkland, IL passed away peacefully at his home on January 13, 2023, He was born on March 9, 1932, in Pecatonica, IL, the son of Roy H. and Elizabeth M. (Klusky) Cator.
Bud proudly served his country in the U. S. Air Force during the Korean War. During this time, he was a crew chief...
Kai Davies
January 12, 2023
Kai Davies was born on 01/12/23. Kai was the son of Carson and Kiza Davies, and passed peacefully in the arms of his parents. Kai was loved by family and close friends. Kai is survived by his siblings Kayne, Aeris, and Rush and is celebrated by his grandparents, aunts, uncles, cousins and friends . Though Kai’s loss brings great sadness,...
Christine "Chris" J. Digiovanni
January 11, 2023
Christine “Chris” DiGiovanni, 56, passed away on January 11, 2023. Born in Rockford, Illinois on June 5, 1966 daughter to Bob and Pat (Broge) Doser, Chris went on to graduate from Belvidere High School in 1984. She married the love of her life, Tom DiGiovanni Jr., on August 10, 1990. She took pride and enjoyed owning her previous business, Oh...
Daniel H. Fischer
January 11, 2023
Daniel H. Fischer, 74, of Kirkland, IL died on January 11, 2023. He was born on November 24, 1948, in Covington, KY, the son of Earl Harry and Ruth Marie (Hils) Fischer.
Dan married Cindy Ferri in August 1997 at the Rockford Unitarian Universalist Church. After working many years for Rockford Blacktop, he proudly co-founded Quality Aggregates of Illinois along with...
Peggy Jo Anderson
January 11, 2023
Peggy Jo Anderson (Speich), age 63, of Rockford, IL passed away suddenly Wednesday January 11, 2023. Peggy was the daughter of Harold and Mary (Kranish) Speich. Peggy was a graduate of Auburn High School of Rockford. Peggy would go on to dedicate her life to the service of others. She worked at Fairview Lanes, Applebee’s, Olive Garden, and most recently...
Janis M. Kulm
January 11, 2023
Janis M. Kulm, 74, of Loves Park, IL passed away on Wednesday, January 11, 2023.
Janis was born in Chicago, IL on January 15, 1948, daughter of Leon and Constance (Piaskowski) Swierczynski. She graduated from high school and later worked many dedicated years in customer service for Zenith and Lobster Gram Inc. Janis was very active in bowling during her younger...
William "Bill" J. Gross
January 10, 2023
William “Bill” J. Gross, 90, Rockford, passed away Tuesday, January 10, 2023, at Fairhaven Christian Retirement Center. He was born May 26, 1932, in Chicago, the son of William E. and Marie (Simanek) Gross. Bill served 2 years in the Army from September 1955 to September 1957. He was a graduate of Purdue University where he earned his Bachelor of...
Patricia "Pat" F. Hammer
January 9, 2023
Patricia “Pat” Faith Hammer, 84, of Rockford, passed away on Monday, January 9, 2023.
Pat was born in Rockford on September 28, 1938, daughter of William and Agnes (Faith) Dochier. She graduated from West High School, Class of 1957. Pat worked as a beautician and later as a school bus driver for many dedicated years. She was a member of 1st...
Elizabeth "Betty" E. (Cropp) Gabel
January 9, 2023
Elizabeth “Betty” E. (Cropp) Gabel, 93, Rockford, passed away on Monday, January 9, 2023, in her home surrounded by her loving family. She was born December 25, 1929, in Rockford, the daughter of Ortho and Kathleen (Beetle) Cropp. Betty was a graduate of Bishop Muldoon High School, class of 1947. She married, Wayne F. Gabel, on September 11, 1948, in...
Paula "Polly" J. Rudolph
January 9, 2023
Paula “Polly” J. Rudolph, 60, of Rockford, IL passed away Monday, January 9, 2023 in her home. She was born June 8, 1962 in Rockford, IL, the daughter of John and Joan (Sveinsson) Sanders and attended Rockford East High School. She married the love of her life, Ronald Rudolph on September 12, 1981 and they had two girls and a...
Diane A. Brennan
January 9, 2023
Diane Schade Brennan, 68, of Rockford, Illinois, passed away on 1/9/23 surrounded by loved ones. Diane was a fun-loving sister, wife, and mother who put her family and friends above all else. Growing up in Rockford, Illinois, she attended Muldoon High School before graduating from Boylan High School. She maintained a treasured lifelong relationship with her "Muldoonies." Diane went on...
Thomas "Tom" R. Lester
January 9, 2023
Thomas Rory Lester, age 63, passed away unexpectedly on the morning of January 9, 2023 at home. He was born May 31, 1959 in Rockford to Thomas R. Lester and Kay Lester (Stanley). Tom is survived by his precious daughters, Marissa (Matt) Martinson and Paige Lester. Tom adored his daughters and was deeply proud of the fulfilling lives they’d built;...
Jerry J. Bonacorsi
January 7, 2023
Jerry J. Bonacorsi, 73, of Belvidere, died peacefully on Saturday, January 7, 2023 in his home. Born August 27, 1949 in Rockford, son of Joseph and Rose Pellegrini Bonacorsi. Graduated from East High School in 1967 and from Tri-State University in 1972 where he also did advanced studies. Married Sandra Citta on August 25, 1973. He began his engineering career...
Alan M. Kalaczinski
January 7, 2023
Alan M Kalaczinski, age 76, passed away peacefully on Saturday January 7, 2023 at Riverview Hospital in Noblesville, Indiana surrounded by his family. He was born on August 28, 1946 in Chicago, Illinois to Henry and Martha (Blaszynski) Kalaczinski.
Alan worked as an engineer for most of his career. He had a great knack for solving problems. He enjoyed life by...
John P. Tremulis
January 6, 2023
John P. Tremulis, 89, of Machesney Park, IL passed away at his home on Friday, January 6, 2023. He was born September 26, 1933 in Rockford, IL the son of Mike and Helen (Sheetz) Tremulis. John attended Rockford East High School, graduating in 1951. He went on to Northern Illinois University and proudly served his country in the United States...
Marie E. Caltagerone
January 4, 2023
Marie E. Caltagerone, 81, passed away on January 4th, surrounded by family.
She was born in Rochelle, IL on July 26th, 1941, to Elmer (Sam) and Julia Esposito. She graduated from Rochelle High School and was employed as a typist and administrative assistant. She married Russell Caltagerone on October 1st, 1960, and they celebrated 43 years together. They had four children....
Sara Annette Martorana
January 4, 2023
Sara Annette Martorana, 92, Rockford, passed away Wednesday, January 4, 2023, at PA Peterson at the Citadel. She was born September 11, 1930, in Rockford, the daughter of Alfonso and Josephine (Amore) Nicosia. Sara married Frank T. Martorana in Rockford on July 2, 1949. She worked at Warner Lambert for 21 years until her retirement. She is a lifelong member...
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