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Joyce E. Johnsen
November 9, 2022
Joyce E. Johnsen, (74), of Rockton, IL passed away on November 9, 2022, surrounded by her loving family. She was born on January 18, 1948, in Rockford, IL, the daughter of Elroy and Marian (Rewerts) Wicklund.
Joyce graduated from East High School, where she was a cheerleader and on the aquatic dance team. She also played the piano and sang in...
Susan C. Zimmerman
November 5, 2022
Susan C. Zimmerman, 64, passed away in her home on November 5, 2022. Sue was born in Rockford, Illinois on October 6, 1958, daughter to Arnold and Eleanor (Loucks) Setter. A 1976 graduate of Boylan Catholic High School, Sue went on to work for Maggio and Fox Law Firm then Hinshaw and Culbertson LLP before retiring in 2021 as an...
Nicholas "Nick" Verni-Lau
November 4, 2022
Ft. Collins, CO — Nicholas “Nick” Verni-Lau (Sep. 24, 1985 - Nov. 4, 2022)
Nicholas “Nick” Verni-Lau, 37, of Ft. Collins, Colorado, passed away due to complications from diabetes on Friday, November 4, 2022.
Nick was born in Rockford, Illinois on September 24, 1985 to Gary (Lau) and Barbara (Verni) Verni-Lau. He graduated from Boylan High School in 2004 and received his...
Ramon G. Lopez
November 4, 2022
Ramon “Mony” G. Lopez, 86, of Rockford, passed away peacefully on November 4, 2022.
He was born on August 31, 1936 in California and later moved to Rockford where he owned and operated his own auto mechanic shop, Ray’s Automotive, until his retirement. In his spare time, he enjoyed spending time with his family and traveling to Los Angeles and Mexico....
Kenneth "Ken" J. Cook
November 4, 2022
Kenneth “Ken” J. Cook, 80, Rockford, passed away Friday, November 4, 2022, at OSF St. Anthony Medical Center. He was born on October 11, 1942, in Walnut Ridge, Arkansas, the son of Clarence and Anne (Kingcade) Cook. Ken married Phyllis Cook in Walnut Ridge on October 19, 1963. Ken was employed at Rockford Drop Forge for 40 years, retiring as...
James "Jim" V. Toole
November 3, 2022
James “Jim” V. Toole, 76, of Rockford, passed away peacefully, surrounded by loving family on Thursday, November 3, 2022.
Jim was born in Indianapolis, IN on April 15, 1946, son of Harold “Jack” Toole and Joanne Jubell. He graduated from Elston High School in Michigan City, Indiana, Class of 1964. Jim began his working career with Sullair, LLC in Michigan City...
Katherine S. Hade
November 3, 2022
Katherine Sue Hade, 60, lifelong resident of Rockford, Illinois, passed away on November 3rd, 2022.
Katherine was born on April 12th, 1962 to parents Patricia and George Smith in Rockford, Illinois. After Katherine graduated from Guilford High School, she worked for the Rockford Cubbies and then at UPS in Small Sort before starting her career as a union business agent representing...
Bernard "Bernie" C. Ernst D.D.S.
November 3, 2022
Bernard Carl Ernst, D.D.S., age 92, passed away on November 3, 2022, comforted by his loving family on his final journey.Bernie was born in Rockford on December 14, 1929, to Clements and Maria Ernst. He graduated from St. Patrick’s Grade School, St. Thomas High School, and Marquette University Dental School where he met the love of his life, Charlotte Pier....
Joel B. Ferguson
November 1, 2022
Joel B Ferguson, 76, of Rockford, IL, passed away on Tuesday, November 1. 2022. He was born on July 16, 1946, in New York City, NY, the son of Donald Adams and Virginia (Wilcox) Ferguson.
Joel was a graduate of Keith Country Day School in 1960, West High School Class of 1964, Rock Valley College in 1967 and earned a B.S....
Clarice Ann Lewandowski
November 1, 2022
Clarice Ann Lewandowski, 91, passed away in Rockford, Illinois on November 1, 2022. Born in Ord, Nebraska on August 29, 1931, she was the daughter of Chester and Anna (Mogensen) Kirby. Clarice married the love of her life, Ernest Lewandowski on January 30, 1954 in Grand Island, Nebraska. She retired from Chrysler in Belvidere after 22 years. A long-time member...
Lynn E. Howard
October 31, 2022
Lynn E. Howard, 83, Rockford, passed away Monday, October 31, 2022, in OSF St. Anthony Medical Center. He was born August 14, 1939, in Loves Park, the son of Leon and Marie (Powers) Howard. Lynn was a graduate of Winnebago High School, class of 1957. He married Marie Padron in Rockford on September 26, 1968. Lynn worked for the United...
Roberta "Bobbie" S. Sandine
October 31, 2022
Roberta Sophie Sandine (Bobbie), 74, passed away suddenly and unexpectedly from natural causes around 7:40 pm on Monday, October 31, 2022 while at home.
Bobbie was born in Rockford, Illinois on July 9, 1948 to Marvin and Sophie Davis. She spent most of her professional life working in billing at Hamilton-Sundstrand from which she retired in 2019. After her retirement, she...
Michael J. Callea
October 30, 2022
Michael J. Callea, 91, supported by the prayers of his family, friends, and many others, peacefully passed from this world on Sunday, October 30, 2022, in his home in Rockford, Illinois. He was born in Rockford on April 11, 1931, the son of Frank and Digna (Licata) Callea.
He graduated from Rockford West High School in 1948. He proudly served his...
Dale M. Dunnigan
October 29, 2022
Dale M. Dunnigan, age 73, died on October 29, 2022.
Dale is survived by her son, Guy M. Hagen, of Monument, Colorado and brother, Russel Emery of Mauston, Wisconsin. Her parents were Doris and Russel (Butch) Emery of Mauston, Wisconsin. She was close to many other family members including Betty Grainger and Linda Churchill of Wisconsin.
A funeral will be held Saturday,...
John "Jack" L. Ketcham
October 29, 2022
John (Jack) Ketcham, 95, of Rockford, IL passed away Saturday, October 29, 2022. He was born May 30, 1927 in La Plata, MO to Frank and Florence Ketcham. He is survived by his loving wife of 70 years, Phyllis, daughter Sharon (Carl) Cacciatore, son John (Susan) Ketcham, grandchildren Jared (Ciara) Cacciatore, Callie Dixon, Luke (Kaela) Ketcham, Sarah (Travis) Applegate, great-grandchildren...
Jean Roloff
October 28, 2022
Jean Roloff, age 90, of Rockford, Illinois passed away peacefully on October 28, 2022. She married Edward Roloff on June 24, 1950. They raised and are survived by three loving children: Sharon Starbuck, Donald (Denise) Roloff and Ronald (Angie) Roloff. She lived the majority of her life in Rockford and was an active member of St. Paul Lutheran Church. In...
Carrell Ray Marshall
October 28, 2022
Carrell Ray Marshall, 87, passed away at home on October 28, 2022. He was born on June 23, 1935 in Hoopston, IL. He married Ann Lisabeth Kasper on November 3, 1956. Carrell was preceded in death by his wife Ann; parents, Abner Ray and Helen Catherine (Carrell) Marshall and brother, William Eugene Marshall. He leaves behind 4 children, and numerous...
Charles "Chuck" Richard Poffenbaugh
October 27, 2022
Charles “Chuck” Richard Poffenbaugh, 85, Rockford, went home to be with his Heavenly Father on Thursday, October 27, 2022. He was born on July 13, 1937, in Toledo, Ohio, the son of Charles Wesley and Marion Kathryn (Kerwin) Poffenbaugh. He received a master's degree in Business Administration from Northern Illinois University. Chuck married Carolyn Culbertson on November 9, 1963, in...
John J. Johnsen Jr.
October 26, 2022
John J. Johnsen Jr., “The Captain” (74), of Rockton, IL passed away on October 26, 2022, surrounded by his loving family. He was born on June 23, 1948, in Moline IL, the son of John J. and Helen (Rohrer) Johnsen Sr..
John was a proud E-Rab, graduating in 1967. He served his country in the U.S. Navy onboard the USS Decatur...
Judith L. Schmitt
October 23, 2022
Judy was born in Springfield, Illinois in 1942, the seventh of twelve children to Elmer and Mildred Bea. Judy’s family moved to Rockford when she was very young. Judy graduated from Bishop Muldoon in 1960. Later she moved to California where she met Norbert. After only 6 weeks they married on December 9, 1961 in Vallejo, CA. They enjoyed 60...
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