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Local obituaries for the Rockford, IL area

Martin "Glenn" Funk

Martin "Glenn" Funk

August 28, 2022

Martin “Glenn” Funk, 75, of Rockford, IL passed away peacefully in his sleep at Fair Oaks Rehabilitation and Health Care Center on Sunday, August 28, 2022, after beating cancer twice. Glenn was born June 28, 1947, in Richmond, Virginia the son of Charles and Helen Funk. He worked at Bergstrom for many years and after retirement he worked for the...

Margaret  "Muggsy" F. Erickson

Margaret "Muggsy" F. Erickson

August 27, 2022

Margaret "Muggsy" Erickson was born on May 8th, 1944, in Wagga Wagga, New South Wales, Australia, to parents Margaret "Peggy" Dunbar and Donald. F. Klein. Muggsy's mother Peggy was a WW2 bride and at around three years old Muggs, her mother Peg and brother Donald traveled by ship to America leaving behind their beloved Aussie home. Muggsy was very proud...

Kathryn W. Durstock

Kathryn W. Durstock

August 26, 2022

Kathryn “Kathy” W. Durstock, 91, Rockford, passed away on Friday, August 26, 2022, at Morning Star Village Assisted Living. She was born August 22, 1931, in Aurora, the daughter of John and Katherine (Kramp) Weingart. Kathy was a graduate of Madonna High School in Aurora, class of 1949. Kathy married her loving husband of 39 years, William “Bill” Durstock on...

Cecil G. Neace

Cecil G. Neace

August 26, 2022

Cecil G. Neace, 36, of Loves Park, passed away on Friday, August 26, 2022.

Cecil was born in Chicago, IL on November 10, 1985, son of Charlie L. Neace Sr. and Sherry Williams. He was a man of very strong Christian faith and read his bible every day. Cecil enjoyed spending his time fishing, lifting weights every day at home and...

Sheila M. Loughlin

Sheila M. Loughlin

August 25, 2022

Sheila M. Loughlin, 85, of Rockford, passed away on Thursday, August 25, 2022. She was born in Chicago, IL on May 23, 1937, daughter of Michael and Frances Mae (Honeck) Loughlin. Sheila was the family matriarch and she loved nothing more than spending time with her family, particularly the nieces and nephews. There wasn’t a holiday, birthday or special occasion...

Suzanne A. Rammon

Suzanne A. Rammon

August 25, 2022

Suzanne A. Rammon, 73, Rockford, died peacefully on Thursday, August 25, 2022 at home.

Born July 9, 1949 in San Jose, CA, daughter of Joseph and Anita Brindal Ciceri. Sue graduated from Boylan High School and attended Rock Valley College and Quincy State University.

She married her best friend, Richard Rammon, on January 31, 1976 in Rockford.

For forty-six years, Sue and Rick...

Thomas "Tom" Dale Raney

Thomas "Tom" Dale Raney

August 25, 2022

Thomas “Tom” Dale Raney, 83, of Avon Park, FL, formerly of Byron and New Milford, passed away on Thursday, August 25, 2022. He was born on November 12, 1938, in Rockford, the son of Oscar B. and Elmira M. (Swick) Raney.

He worked as a cement finisher for Lamont Emery Construction and John Freed Construction. He served in the U.S. Air...

Bennie Dale Rubendall

Bennie Dale Rubendall

August 22, 2022

Bennie Dale Rubendall, 81, of Rockford, passed away on August 22, 2022. He was born on July 6, 1941, in Polo, Illinois, the son of Rafe and Velva Rubendall. He served in the U.S. Army for 3 years. Bennie graduated with a bachelor’s degree in journalism from Northern Illinois University. He married Susan Gustafson on August 15, 2004, in Minnesota....

Gerald D. Sagona

Gerald D. Sagona

August 21, 2022

Gerald D. Sagona, known to his friends as Jerry Sagona, 87, passed away on the morning of Sunday, August 21, 2022 at Ascension Living Saint Anne Place in Rockford, IL. Gerald was born in Rockford, IL on December 31, 1934. His parents were Joseph and Isabel (Melanas) Sagona. He graduated from East High School Rockford, class of 1952. He proudly...

William "Bill" M. Gabel

William "Bill" M. Gabel

August 21, 2022

William “Bill” M. Gabel of Rockford, IL passed away Sunday, August 21, 2022. He was born January 22, 1936, in Rockford, IL the son of Amelia (Schalla) and William J. Gabel. Bill attended St. Thomas High School for year and then went to West High School, graduating in 1953. Bill proudly served his country in the United States Marines from...

Debbie J. Miller

Debbie J. Miller

August 21, 2022

Debbie J. Miller, 64, of Loves Park, passed away on Sunday, August 21, 2022 in her home. She was born in June of 1958 in Rockford, IL. She attended Rockford Public Schools and earned a bachelor’s degree in English from Rockford University. She went on to earn a Master of Education from St. Xavier University. She was a local teacher...

Penny M. Jones

Penny M. Jones

August 20, 2022

Penny Jones, 75, of Rockford, passed away Saturday, August 20, 2022, surrounded by her loving family. Penny was born June 24, 1947, in Rockford, Illinois to Ralph and Katherine (Two) Cramer. Penny attended East High School, graduating in 1965. She married Allen Jones on August 17, 1983, in Oregon, IL. Penny retired from Rockford Products after 36 years of employment....

Charles W. Meverden

Charles W. Meverden

August 20, 2022

Charles W. “Chuck” Meverden, 89, of Rockford died on Saturday, August 20, 2022 at River Bluff Nursing Home in Rockford. 

He was born August 26, 1932 in Aniwa, Wisconsin, the son of Grover and Clara (Duffek) Meverden. He graduated from Shawano (Wisconsin) High School, class of 1950. Chuck was a Korean War veteran (Air Force) and married his wife, Alice...

Jeannette E. Livingston

Jeannette E. Livingston

August 19, 2022

Jeannette E. Livingston, 98, of Rockford, IL passed away peacefully at home with family on Friday, August 19, 2022. She was born December 5, 1923, in Ogle County, IL the daughter of Maude (Kreger) and George Stanbury. Jeannette attended Rockford High School. She married the love of her life, Bruce Livingston, Sr. on February 22, 1941. Jeannette was a social...

Henry E. Johnson

Henry E. Johnson

August 17, 2022

Henry E. Johnson, 71, passed away in his home on August 17, 2022 and is now one of God's Precious Angels. Born in Rockford, Illinois on March 20, 1951 son to Hilmer and Mildred (Grabania) Johnson. At a young age Henry began accordion lessons per his parents request and disliked every second of it.😁 Due to those lessons, however, he...

Paul Letourneau

Paul Letourneau

August 17, 2022

Paul Letourneau, 88, died recently. He died at peace in his bed with his wife Judy nearby. Paul was raised and educated in the Milwaukee, Wisconsin area. He and Judy met in high school. They were married a few years later. Their love and mutual respect were everlasting. They had two daughters and two sons now all fine adults. Each...

William "Bill" H. Becker

William "Bill" H. Becker

August 17, 2022

William “Bill” Harold Becker, 75, of Rockford, passed away on Wednesday, August 17, 2022. Bill was born in Rockford, IL on October 13, 1946, son of Gerald and Catherine (Cannell) Becker. He was an avid fan of the Chicago Bears and Cubs. Bill graduated from Boylan Central Catholic High School, Class of 1965. He proudly served his country in the...

Jeffrey W. Cowles

Jeffrey W. Cowles

August 17, 2022

Jeffrey W. Cowles, 66, of Machesney Park, IL passed away Wednesday, August 17, 2022. He was born March 26, 1956, in North Tonawanda, NY the son of James R. and Alice (Exner) Cowles. Jeff attended North Tonawanda High School, class of 1974. Jeff proudly served his country in the United States Army from 1974 – 1996. Jeff married Jan (Lawrence)...

Donald "Don" J. Renwick

Donald "Don" J. Renwick

August 16, 2022

Donald “Don” Jay Renwick, 92, of Rockford, passed away on August 16, 2022.  He was born July 13, 1930, in Chicago, the son of Percy and Lavinia (Schuman) Renwick. He married Bernadette “Bernie” Mast on July 30, 1955, in Chicago. She predeceased Don on February 7, 2018. Don served his country in the U.S. Army. He was a member of...

Timothy "Tim" Lee Carter

Timothy "Tim" Lee Carter

August 15, 2022

Timothy Lee Carter, loving father, and devoted husband, left his worn-out body behind on Aug 15, 2022. He was preceded by his mother Juanita and father Joe. He left behind his wife Pamela Carter, children Theresa and Brian. Tim graduated Auburn High School 1971 and then when to Rock Valley College to receive his Aircraft Mechanic Certification and Associates of...