Jun 18, 2022

Arline Delthia Licari, 88, of Rockford, passed away on Saturday, June 18, 2022, at Cherry Vale Place. She was born on January 4, 1934, in Rockford, the daughter of Charles and Margaret (Hoey) Waters. She married Francis “Frank” Licari in 1955, and he preceded her in death on November 25, 2021. Arline was a member of St. Anthony of Padua...

Jun 17, 2022

Brian Matthew Carlson, 66, of Rockford, IL peacefully passed away at home on Friday, June 17, 2022, surrounded by his beloved wife and daughters. Brian was born in Rockford, IL on May 30, 1956, son of Robert and Helen Carlson. He attended Holy Family Catholic School, he graduated from East High School, Class of 1974, and from Illinois State University....

Jun 17, 2022

Khamsay Sibounheuang, 75, of Rockford, passed away on Friday, June 17, 2022, at OSF St. Anthony Hospital. He was born on May 19, 1947, in Laos, the son of Thin and Mena Sibounheuang. He was married to Vilayphone. Khamsay worked for the Apollo Hotel in Laos, as a manager and cook. He was a member of the Laos Evangelical Free...

Jun 16, 2022

Dianne Carol Sworm, 77, Rockford, passed away Thursday, June 16, 2022. She was born August 19, 1944, in Abilene, TX, the daughter of Russell and Carol (Hooker) Bates. Dianne was a graduate of Sterling High School, class of 1962, and the attended the School of Nursing from KSB Hospital graduating in 1966. She married William Sworm in Rockford on April...

Jun 14, 2022

Theresa C. Torchia, 94, Rockford, died on Tuesday, June 14, 2022 in the home of her daughter, surrounded by loving family members. Born May 2, 1928 in Rockford, daughter of Alberto ad Alberta Abate Pumilia. Married Henry A. Torchia, Sr. on January 3, 1948. Long time member of St. Bernadette Catholic Church. Theresa was very artistic and made beautiful floral...

Jun 14, 2022

It is with deep sadness that the children of Frank Moran Shappert announce his passing on June 14, 2022, in Rockford, IL at the age of 92. Born in Belvidere, IL on October 30, 1929, Frank Shappert was the oldest of three children and only son of Fred and Verona Shappert. He was raised and educated in Belvidere and graduated...

Jun 13, 2022

Dr. James “Jim” Morgano, 59, Rockford, passed away on Monday, June 13, 2022, in his home surrounded by his family, following a courageous fight with cancer. Jim was born May 8, 1963, in Royal Oak, MI, the son of Peter and Nancy (Nine) Morgano. In 1975, his family moved from Michigan to St. Charles, IL. Jim graduated from St. Charles...

Jun 13, 2022

Annabel Lewis, 79, of Loves Park, IL passed away peacefully in her home on Monday, June 13, 2022. She was born November 5, 1942, in Blue Diamond, KY, the daughter of Rev. James and Margaret Shepherd. Annabel was raised in Ages, KY. She loved school and excelled with straight A’s. Along with her talented musician father and siblings, she sang...

Jun 13, 2022

Jun 11, 2022

Marie G. Shipley, 91, of Rockford, IL passed away Saturday, June 11, 2022. She was born May 6, 1931, in Rockford, IL the daughter to Genevieve (Callahan) and Millard Devine. Marie was raised in Rockford and graduated from Muldoon High School. She married the love of her life, James Shipley on December 29, 1951, and had two sons. Marie was...

Jun 10, 2022

Craig Cox left this earthly life on Friday, June 10th, 2022 in the arms of his loving family after a long illness. He was born January 28, 1945 in Tupelo, MS. His family later moved to Mobile, AL, where he grew up. He graduated near the top of his class at Murphy High School in 1963. He received a B.S....

Jun 10, 2022

Aleksandra F. Jaworska, 80, of Rockford, passed away at home on Friday, June 10, 2022. She was born on March 21, 1942. In Czarny Dunajec, Poland, the daughter of Karol and Mother’s name (maiden name) Leja. She married Lech Jaworski in March of 1966 in Poland, and they have spent 56 years together. She earned her master’s in therapy, specializing...

Jun 10, 2022

Denise C. Krienke, 71, of Rockford, IL passed away at her son’s home on Friday, June 10, 2022. She was born November 12, 1950, in Rockford, IL the daughter to Clara (Schiavinto) and Peter DalPra. Denise attended St. Patrick grade school and Muldoon High School, graduating in 1969. Denise married the love of her life, Richard Krienke. She worked as...

Jun 9, 2022

Joseph Arthur Dailing, 78, of Rockford, passed away at his home surrounded by family on Thursday, June 9, 2022. He was born in Moline, Illinois, on Sept. 12, 1943, the son of John and Elsie (Pulford) Dailing. He graduated from the University of Notre Dame in 1966, before obtaining his Juris Doctor from the University of Iowa in 1974. As...

Jun 8, 2022

Harold Dean Roberson, age 81, passed away on Wednesday, June 8th, 2022. He was born in Pleasant Plains, Arkansas, on November 18th, 1940, to Otis and Allie (Mitchell) Roberson. He moved to the Rockford area in 1961 and lived in Machesney Park for the past fifty years. He was a hard-working member of the Laborer’s Union Local 32 for his...

Jun 8, 2022

Corporal Nathan Carlson was born in Rockford, Illinois. He graduated from Harlem High School in 2019 where he was captain of the swim team. Upon graduation, he enlisted into the Marine Corps and attended Marine Corps Boot Camp at Marine Corps Recruit Depot San Diego. He graduated boot camp in August of 2019 and officially earned the title of Marine....

Jun 8, 2022

James “Jim” Thomas, Condon, 67, passed at his family home June 8, 2022 in Rockford, IL surrounded by his sisters. He was born July 27, 1954 and graduated from Jefferson High School, Rockford, IL. Jim liked working with his hands and being outdoors. As a youngster, he spent hours assembling model sports cars and helping on the family farm. He...

Jun 7, 2022

Richard Dale Jenks, 76, of Freeport, (formerly of Belvidere, IL) passed away surrounded by his family at Javon Bea Hospital, on Tuesday, June 7, 2022. He was born in Platteville, Wisconsin, the son of Dale and Doris (Rieser) Jenks. He married Karin Kretschmer, in 1969. He served in the U.S Army, stationed in Germany, where he met his sweetheart, Karin....

Jun 7, 2022

Roger Eugene Reeverts, 84, passed away on June 7, 2022, at Swedish American Hospital. He was born in Byron, IL on June 12, 1937, the son of Elmer and Florence (Webster) Reeverts. He graduated from Byron High School, valedictorian, class of 1955. He then went on to Beloit College and graduated from Rockford Business School. Roger met the love of...

Jun 6, 2022

Bonnie McLeod (nee Bremer) was born to William and May Bremer on May 23, 1940 and passed away at Medina Care Center on Jun 6, 2022. Bonnie is survived by her husband of 50+ years, Thomas McLeod, her daughters Sarah (Brian) and Heather (Adam), her grandchildren Grant, Natalie, Bennett, Rylan, Milo and Nina, her sister-in-law, Joyce Bremer, brother-in-law Steve McLeod...