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Diana Cantu
Apr 6, 2022
Diana Cantu, 61, of Rockford, passed away April 6, 2022 at OSF St. Anthony Medical Center. Born January 26, 1961 in Chicago, IL, the daughter of Aida Guerra. Diana enjoyed taking care of her plants, loved cookouts with her family and friends. She was the social butterfly and was always the life of the party. She never met a stranger...
John Michael Vecchio
Apr 5, 2022
John Michael Vecchio, 66, Durand, passed away in his home on Tuesday, April 5, 2022. He was born April 19, 1955, in Rockford, the son of George and Ann (Cigretto) Vecchio. John was a graduate of Boylan Catholic High School, class of 1973, and attended the University of Illinois in Champaign. He married Terry Kelly in November of 1984. Terry...
Debra K. Maltby
Apr 5, 2022
Debra K (Melquist, Steinhour) Maltby, formerly of Rockford, passed away April 5, 2022 in Sebring, FL. She was born September 2, 1953 to Donald and Dorothy (Nelson) Melquist in Rockford, IL. Debra graduated from Jefferson High School in 1972 and worked at Swedish American Hospital. She eventually found a love for cooking and went on to work at several restaurants...
Stanley S. Labak
Apr 4, 2022
Stanley S. Labak, 84, of Rockford, Illinois was called to his final rest from his earthly home surrounded by his family and friends on Monday, April 4, 2022, at 9:24 am. He is finally at peace after a wonderful long life of living, loving and laughing. Stanley (Stas), loved spending time with family and friends and never missed an opportunity...
Stella M. Stutsman
Apr 3, 2022
Stella M. Stutsman, 91, of Rockford, passed away Sunday, April 3 surrounded by her family. She was born November 13, 1930 in Stambaugh, MI the daughter to Mary (Pavlick) and Michael Stasaski. Stella was born and raised in the Upper Peninsula of Michigan. Stella attended Stambaugh High School graduating in 1948. She married William Stutsman in 1978. She worked many...
Eva Lee Debbie Sciame
Apr 1, 2022
Eva Lee Debbie Sciame, 84, departed this life on April 1, 2022 surrounded by her family's loving embrace. Debbie dedicated her life to her three daughters and their families, including her three sons-in-law and her six granddaughters. She was a remarkable woman and her absence will leave an ache in the heart of every single person she encountered. Debbie was...
Sharon A. Harrison
Apr 1, 2022
Sharon A. Harrison, 81 of Stillman Valley, IL passed away on Friday, April 1, 2022. Sharon was born in Bertha, MN on July 25, 1940, daughter of Harold “Verl” and Violet (Johnson) White. She graduated from Motely High School in Motley, MN. Sharon married James V. Harrison, Sr. in Hennepin, MN on July 23, 1960. She enjoyed reading, playing trivia...
Rose M. Segalla
Mar 30, 2022
Rose M. Segalla, 89, of Rockford, passed away March 30, 2022 in her home, surrounded by her loving family. Born March 3, 1933 in Alton, IL, the daughter of Angelo & Victoria (Ederati) Grotto. Rose graduated from Rockford West High School, class of 1951. She Married Carl Segalla in Rockford, on March 7, 1953. Together they were the proud parents...
Marcin Jaworski
Mar 29, 2022
Marcin G. Jaworski, 52, of Rockford, passed away on March 29, 2022, in Rochester, Minnesota. He was born in Warsaw, Poland, the son of Lech and Aleksandra (Leja) Jaworski. He worked as a title closer in the Real Estate industry. He also held certifications in nutrition and holistic supplemental therapies. One of his biggest passions in life was caregiving for...
Patrick Bryan Lewis
Mar 29, 2022
Patrick Bryan Lewis December 11, 1975 – March 29, 2022 Patrick B. Lewis (McNames), 46, was born in Dover, NJ on December 11, 1975, the son of Daniel C. and Linda K. (Brainard) Lewis. Patrick left us on March 29, 2022 in Osaka, Japan where he resided, following a sudden illness. Patrick graduated from Byron High School, class of 1994...
Max E. Ehrlich
Mar 26, 2022
Max E. Ehrlich, 88, of Rockford, IL entered eternal life on March 26, 2022, after giving all he had to life and those he loved. He was committed to his family, and his six children were blessed to be with him until the end. He was their hero. His passing created a hole that cannot be filled. He was born...
Jeanine C. Larson
Mar 26, 2022
Jeanine C. Larson, 89, of Rockford passed away on March 26, 2022. Born September 18, 1932 in Rockford, the daughter of Richard & Evelyn (Anderson) Youngberg. Graduated from East High School, class of 1950. She married Robert “Bob” Larson of Rockford on November 28, 1952 at her family home on Vale Avenue. Together they were the proud parents of five...
Dean F. Harlan
Mar 24, 2022
Dean F. Harlan, 74, of Rockford, passed away on Thursday March 24, 2022 at Cherryvale Place surrounded by love and 2 of his daughters. He was born October 13, 1947, in Baraboo, WI, the middle son of 3 boys to Bruce M. & Winifred H. (Newell) Harlan. He graduated from Boylan High School, class of 1965. He attended Rock Valley...
Beverly C. Johannes
Mar 24, 2022
Beverly C. Johannes, 88, of Rockford, IL passed away on Thursday, March 24, 2022. She was born in Rockford, IL on August 12, 1933, daughter of Raymond and Mildred (LaVan) Lundstrom. Beverly married Norman W. Johannes on August 6, 1960 in Winnebago. She was a longtime member of Christ United Methodist Church of Rockford. Beverly enjoyed doing needle point, gardening...
Ronald "Ron" J. Resac
Mar 23, 2022
Ronald J. Resac, 76, passed away in Rockford, IL on March 23, 2022. Born in Fort Wayne, Indiana on October 25, 1945 son to Carl and Mildred (Meade) Resac. Growing up, Ron learned to work with his hands and problem solve while helping his father on construction sites and working on cars with his brothers. He was extremely proud of...
Judith "Judy" G. Fink
Mar 23, 2022
Judith “Judy” G. Fink, 81, of Durand, passed away on Wednesday, March 23, 2022 at Javon Bea Hospital. She was born April 19, 1940, in Elmhurst, Illinois, the daughter of Francis DeVeirman and Elizabeth Hurlbut. She is a graduate of York High School, class of 1958. She met her life long companion, Gordan Yates in 1986, in Rockford. She worked...
Ronald "Ron" L. Lindsey
Mar 21, 2022
Ronald Lee Lindsey, 78, passed away in Rockford, Illinois on March 21, 2022. Born in Peoria, Illinois on January 9, 1944 son to Glenn and Vernetta (Mcknown) Lindsey. Ron, his mother and brother Glenn moved to Machesney Park after his father passed away when Ron was very young. He attended Harlem Middle School. Not long after, he began to work...
Cris C. Snyder
Mar 21, 2022
Cris Casey Snyder “CMFS”, 57, of Rockford, passed away Monday, March 21st 2022. Cris was born May 14, 1964, in New Orleans, Louisiana, the son of Robert and Suzanne (Warr) Schafman. Cris worked as a Plasterer for 25 plus years. Cris enjoyed fishing, watching the Green Bay Packers play, spending time with his long time partner who was also is...
Barbara L. Olsen
Mar 21, 2022
Barbara L. “Barb” (Doty) Olsen, 66, passed away on Monday, March 21, 2022 with her daughters by her side. She was born June 12, 1955 in Rockford, IL, the daughter of Robert L. and Mary J. (Lietz) Doty. She was a graduate of Pecatonica High School and Northern Illinois University (bachelors and masters). She worked as an English teacher at...
Donald B. Ewaldz
Mar 19, 2022
Donald B. Ewaldz, 88, of Rockford, passed away March 19, 2022, in his home, surrounded by his loving family. Born November 4, 1933, in Rockford, the son of Harold E. & Carolyn “Pat” (DeCamp) Ewaldz. He graduated from West High School, class of 1951. Donald enlisted in the U.S. Air Force. He earned his master’s degree from Rockford University. He...
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