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Yvonne Vollmer
Sep 14, 2022
Yvonne Vollmer, 86, Rockford, passed away September 14, 2022, at PA Peterson at the Citadel. She was born December 1, 1935, in Rockford the daughter of Edgar and Audrey (Lutz) Smith. Yvonne married Carl J. Vollmer in Rockford on August 15, 1959. He passed away November 4, 2010. Yvonne enjoyed listening to country music, doing Sudoku, jigsaw puzzles, and playing...
Clara L. Grall
Sep 13, 2022
Clara L. Grall
January 25, 1936 – September 13, 2022
Clara Lucille Frankovich Grall passed away peacefully on September 13, 2022, surrounded by loved ones, after a courageous battle with cancer.
Originally from a large family in Manistique, Michigan, Clara moved to Illinois to pursue a career in nursing – graduating from St. Anthony’s School of Nursing in 1957.
It was in Rockford that...
Mateo Raymond Gutierrez
Sep 13, 2022
Mateo Raymond Gutierrez, 11 months old, of Rockford, passed away on Tuesday, September 13, 2022, at Ann & Robert H. Lurie Children’s Hospital in Chicago. He was born on October 26, 2021, in Chicago, the son of Brisa Gutierrez. Mateo was a fighter and overcame many strong battles. He was a very playful smiley and happy baby and was always...
Michael W. Rhanor
Sep 12, 2022
Michael W. Rhanor, 67, Rockford passed away peacefully at home on September 12, 2022, of AML following 4 weeks of loving home hospice care by family. He was born November 14, 1954, in Lafayette, IN, the son of Maurice and Mary (Frame) Rhanor. Michael was a veteran serving in the Navy as a data systems technician from 1974-1980. He spoke...
George C. Vestal
Sep 11, 2022
George C. Vestal, 81, of Rockford, passed away at home on September 11, 2022. He was born August 24, 1941, in Rockford, Illinois, to Raymond H and Lydia (Rathke) Vestal., He married Anne Mayfield on August 14, 1976, in Rockford. He was employed by RMTD as a driver operator for over 20 years. He was a member of Life Church...
Dian H. Russo
Sep 10, 2022
Dian H. Russo, 86, passed away peacefully on September 10, 2022. A lifelong resident of Rockford, Dian was born on August 6, 1936 daughter to Joe and Lorayne (Heibler) Greco. Dian married her soulmate Ralph Russo Sr. and became a devoted wife, mother and very successful business woman. An entrepreneur at heart, she owned and operated Dian’s Added Dimensions (womens...
Doris N. Rowald
Sep 10, 2022
Doris Norma Fehl Rowald passed away peacefully on Saturday September 10, 2022, at Northwoods Care Center. She was born October 8, 1927, in Wausau, WI to Norman W. and Gladys B. (Higby) Fehl.
She graduated from Wausau Senior High School in 1944. In 1948 she graduated from the University of Wisconsin in Madison with a double major in Home Economics and...
Donald "Don" R. Ufkin
Sep 9, 2022
Donald “Don” R. Ufkin, 72, Rockford, passed away suddenly Friday, September 9, 2022, at OSF St. Anthony Medical Center surrounded by his family and friends. He was born April 29, 1950, in Rock Falls, the son of LeRoy and Lavonia (Scykes) Ufkin. Don was a graduate of Morrison High School, class of 1968. He was a veteran of the Army...
Sandra L. Stangland
Sep 9, 2022
Sandra L. Stangland (Ellingson) passed away peacefully at home, surrounded by loved ones, on Friday, September 9, 2022, at the age of 82. Sandra was born September 26, 1939, in Beloit, WI, daughter of the late Harley and Evelyn Ellingson. After she graduated Beloit Memorial High School in 1957, Sandra moved to Rockford, IL, and married Duane Fridly in July...
Francisco "Frank" Esparza
Sep 9, 2022
Francisco “Frank” Esparza, 100, of Rockford, passed away on Friday, September 9, 2022. He was born on May 27, 1922, in Mexico City, the son of Margarito and Sara (Trejo) Esparza. He married Joaquina “Jo” Flores on August 4, 1946, in Mexico City. She predeceased Frank on January 20, 2021. He worked as a meat cutter for Swift Processed Meats...
Diane C. Didier
Sep 8, 2022
Diane Claire Didier, 84, of Rockford, passed away on Thursday, September 8, 2022.
Diane was born in Rockford on July 4, 1938, daughter of Lucien J. and Lydia (Riendeau) Sicotte. She graduated from Bishop Muldoon High School, Class of 1956. Diane married Lawrence F. “Larry” Didier on August 25, 1962. She worked as the bookkeeper for Didier Greenhouse for over 35...
Harriet A. Mentzer
Sep 8, 2022
Harriet A. (Mihm) Mentzer, 97, of Rockford, died on Thursday, September 8, 2022. Born in Creston, Illinois on July 19, 1925, the daughter of Joseph and Rachel (Hannan) Mihm. She graduated from West High School, class of 1943. She also attended Rockford Business School. She married Ray E. Mentzer on September 15, 1945, in Rockford, he preceded her in death...
Timothy C. Turngren
Sep 7, 2022
Timothy Charles Turngren, 62, of Rockford, passed away on Wednesday, September 7, 2022.
Tim was born in Harvey, IL on February 16, 1960, son of Charles R. and Carole A. (VanZuidam) Turngren. He graduated from Illiana Christian High School, Class of 1978. Tim continued his education further to earn his bachelor’s degree from Trinity Christin College in Palos Heights, followed by...
Lori Lynne Ennis
Sep 7, 2022
Lori Lynne Ennis, 61, died unexpectedly, on Wednesday, September 7, 2022 in Symphony Northwoods Nursing Home. She was born August 9, 1961 in Oregon, IL, daughter of Dale M. and Sharon L. Watson Brierton. Graduated from Jefferson High School in 1979. She married her loving husband, Michael Ennis on May 5, 1984 and they were blessed with a very special...
Steven Thomas Gierke
Sep 5, 2022
Steven Thomas Gierke, 67 of Rockford, passed away on Monday, September 5, 2022. He was born on January 7, 1955, in Glenview, IL, the son of Robert “Bob” A. and Georgiana Ann (Hock) Gierke.
Steve had a strong life-long belief in Jesus Christ. He worked in maintenance at various apartment complexes most of his adult life. His interests include gardening, old...
Bobbie J. Showers
Sep 5, 2022
Bobbie J. Showers, 62, was called Home on Monday, September 5, 2022. Bobbie was born on September 26, 1959, in Rockford, Illinois, to Thomas Justice III and Carolyn Justice. Bobbie worked at River Bluff Nursing Home for 30 years, and for Kmart for 7 years. in June of 1989 she married the love of her life, Fredrick Showers. She was...
Dr. Joseph T. Simeone
Sep 3, 2022
“Dr Joe” T Simeone, died peacefully on September 3, 2022, at his beloved old home on Rock River in Oregon. Born in Brooklyn, New York, he was the son of Gaetano and Frances (Sciannimanico) Simeone and brother to Theresa (Neil) Bernardo.
After graduating from St John’s University, he got on a ship bound for Rome, Italy to attend Medical School. Joe...
Richard J. Bachrodt
Sep 2, 2022
Richard J. Bachrodt died peacefully at his Rockford home on September 2, 2022 at the age of 79 after a long illness. He was surrounded by his family, who will continue his dedication to family, friendships, fun, and community.
Richard was born in Des Moines, IA on July 17, 1943 to Louis C. Bachrodt, Jr. and Irene. He moved to Rockford,...
Curtis Dean Worden
Sep 2, 2022
Curtis Dean Worden passed away peacefully on September 2, 2022 of natural causes. He was born in Racine, Wisconsin to Fred and Pearl Worden. Pearl, a homemaker, raised Curt, his older brother Donald and younger sister Stephanie (Worden) Meyer. Fred managed a bus company in both Racine and Des Moines, IA before acquiring a bus company in Little Rock, Arkansas....
Jeffrey D. Gray
Sep 1, 2022
Jeffrey D. Gray, 41, unexpectedly and heartbreakingly passed away on September 1, 2022 at 1:57 a.m. Born in Rockford, Illinois son to Robert and Brenda (Walker) Gray. In 2017 he started his career with UPS where he was actively working. Before UPS, Jeff had the honor of being the primary caretaker for his father for numerous years. In his free...
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