October 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...

October 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...

October 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...

October 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...

October 8, 2022

October 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...

October 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...

October 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,...

October 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,...

October 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...

October 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...

October 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...

October 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...

October 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...

October 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...

September 29, 2022

Walter “Jack” Smith, 88, of Cherry Valley, passed away on September 29, 2022, at home. He was born on March 18, 1934, in Rison, Arkansas, the son of Henry and Nanny Bell (Jackson) Smith. Walter served in the U.S. Marine Corps from 1953 to 1955, serving in the Korean War. He married Solveig Johansson on October 11, 1958, in New...

September 29, 2022

Gerald “Jerry” Goral, age 89 passed away on Thursday, September 29, 2022. Jerry was born March 22, 1933, in Rockford, the son of Stanley & Rosella Goral.

Jerry was a 1951 graduate of West High School and joined the Navy in 1953. Soon after, he married Margaret Lonergan in 1955 and “Jerry & Peg” started their new family and their love...

September 27, 2022

Elmer John Jourdain of Rockford passed away peacefully at Serenity Home surrounded by love. He just died of old age. Born Sept. 24, 1926 in Chicago, the son of the late Elmer Sr. & Veronica (Trauscht) Jourdain.

Lost his beloved wife Cecilia who died Dec. 24, 2002. Survivors include his Sister, Barbara (Fran) Pendergast, his Children: Daughter Debra (Bud) Berger, Sons...

September 27, 2022

John W. Javurek, Sr., 94, Rockford, died peacefully on Tuesday, September 27, 2022 in River Bluff Nursing Home. Born February 23, 1928 in Sioux Falls, SD, son of Paul and Antonia Drbohlov Javurek. Married Frances B. Carbon in 1948. Now deceased. John was a long time business owner in Sioux Falls, S.D. where he owned a Texaco gas station for...

September 26, 2022

Patricia (Pat) Marino passed away on September 26, 2022 in her home. She was 79 years old.

Born on April 21, 1943, Pat was a strong, spirited woman and a true bright light. Those who knew her best knew that she was a friend to all, a mother to many, an impressive cook, and a prolific card player.

A true Italian Grandmother,...