August 1, 2022

JoAnn Marie Markese, 73 years of age, passed on August 1st, 2022 at Anam Glen in Rockford, IL. She was at peace surrounded by her family and wonderful care team. JoAnn was born in Rockford, Illinois to the late Salvatore (Sal) and Sarah Taromino DiPasquale. She was the eldest of their three children with brothers, Louis and Thomas DiPasquale following....

July 31, 2022

Robert “Bob” M. Drobnik, 87, of Rockford, passed away at home on Sunday, July 31, 2022 surrounded by his loving family. Bob was born in Chicago, IL on December 20, 1934, son of Otto and Helen (Mikota) Drobnik. He graduated from Phillips High School, Class of 1954 in Wisconsin. Bob worked as a millwright with Sundstrand Corp. for 30 years...

July 30, 2022

“No tears, only cheers for a life so beautifully lived” Marty Vander Weit came into this world on March 15, 1944. After a short battle with cancer, he ended his fight on July 30, 2022. Papa (as he was known by his grandchildren) will always be looking down on us. As he would say, “Just smile. I had a great...

July 29, 2022

Erlene Marie Martin, 82, of Rockford, passed away on Friday, July 29, 2022 at home, surrounded by her loving family. Erlene was born in Rockford on April 3, 1940, daughter of Robert and Frances (Johnson) Whitehead. She married Paul Andrew Martin on October 2, 1959. Erlene graduated from Rockford East High School, Class of 1958. She valued the importance of...

July 29, 2022

Elmer “Bruce” Berg, 80, of Brodhead, Wisconsin, went to be with the Lord on Friday, July 29, 2022. He was born on December 16, 1941 in McVille, North Dakota, son of Elmer and Bernice (Styve) Berg. He married Sybil McKenzie in 1973, and she preceded him in 1982. Bruce married Louise Rehfeldt in the fall of 1988. He worked as...

July 29, 2022

Susan E. Ritchie, 68, passed away on July 29, 2022. She was born in Rockford, Illinois on June 16, 1954, as the only child of John and Shirley (Carlson) Ritchie. Sue attended Bloom Elementary, Lincoln Junior high and graduated from Guilford High School in 1972. She went on to receive her Associated Degree in Business from Rock Valley College in...

July 29, 2022

Jeremy M. Sanders, 40, of Roscoe, IL passed away Friday, July 29, 2022. He was born February 14, 1982, in Rockford, IL the son of Joyce (Wenger) and Curt Sanders. Jeremy attended Hononegah High School graduating in 2000. This is also where he met the love of his life, Susanne Goddard. They were married on April 19, 2003. Jeremy had...

July 28, 2022

James Douglas (Doug) Adams, 48, passed away peacefully in his home on July 28, 2022. Born in Rockford on August 4, 1973. He married his true love, Sarah M. Carmichael. They shared 26 years together and raised a son. Doug worked as an operator for the City of Rockford. Doug was an avid outdoorsman who enjoyed fishing and hunting. He...

July 27, 2022

Donald D. Ruenger, 89, of Rockford, IL passed away on Wednesday, July 27, 2022. He was born October 3, 1932, in Portage, WI the son of Marguerite (Radant) and Roy R. Ruenger. After attending East High School, Don proudly served in the United States Army during the Korean Conflict. He married Sally Stemwedel on September 11, 1954. They celebrated 67...

July 27, 2022

Nolen “Donnell” Nimmers, 49, heartbreakingly passed away in his home July 27, 2022 in Rockford, Illinois. He was born April 6, 1973 in Rock Island, Illinois son to Nolan Jones and Lizzie Mae Floyd. Nolen moved to Rockford for career opportunities and after working hard to receive his bachelor’s degree from Judson University he was proud to work in the...

July 26, 2022

Blair Allen Neff, 66, of Cherry Valley, IL passed away on Tuesday, July 26, 2022. Blair was born in Rockford, IL on May 9, 1956, son of LaVern Neff and Nancy (Cook) Neff. He graduated from Guilford High School, Class of 1974. Blair married Katherine M. Mancl on September 20, 1980, in Rockford. He worked as a pattern maker with...

July 25, 2022

John R. Saporito,98, Rockford, passed away on Monday, July 25, 2022. He was born August 17, 1923, in Rockford, the son of Luca and Lucy (Bruscato) Saporito. John was a veteran serving in the Army during WWII. He served the D-Day invasion of Normandy. He married Margaret A. Villani in Rockford on September 12, 1942. She passed away on April...

July 22, 2022

Frances “Fran” J. Gullotto, 70, of Rockford, IL passed away Friday, July 22, 2022. She was born September 5, 1951, in Chicago, Il the daughter to Jean (Drummond) and Eric Gullotto. Fran worked for Fashion Bug for many years. She made friends wherever she was, including Heritage Woods and River Crossing. Fran is survived by her cousins, Michael (Susan) Gullotto,...

July 22, 2022

Kathleen A. Venable, 57, passed away July 22, 2022. Cremation rites were accorded to Fitzgerald Funeral Home & Crematory, 1860 S. Mulford Road, Rockford, Illinois 61108.

July 21, 2022

It is with great sadness that the family of Carol M Triplett, 80, of Rockford, IL announces her sudden passing on Thursday, July 21, 2022. She was born March 22, 1942, in Reedsburg, WI, the daughter of Viola (Volk) and John Hurley. Carol attended Muldoon High School in Rockford, IL, Class of 1960. She worked at Forest City Packers, Payless...

July 20, 2022

Theresa Scalise, 66, a life-long resident of Rockford, passed away unexpectedly at 5:45 a.m. on Wednesday, July 20, 2022, at Swedish American Hospital. Theresa was born on April 1, 1956, the daughter of Alex and Frances Scalise. Theresa also was preceded in death by her parents and her brother, Greg Scalise. Surviving is her sister, Mary Ellen (Scalise) Nash, many...

July 20, 2022

July 19, 2022

Millard J. “Bud” Devine, 93, of Rockford, IL passed away Tuesday, July 19, 2022. He was born January 28, 1929 in Rockford, IL the son of Millard J. and Genevieve (Callahan) Devine. Bud attended East High School, graduating in 1947. He married the love of his life, Eileen Carlson on October 20, 1951. Bud had a deep passion for gatherings...

July 18, 2022

Robert “Bob” W. Buckavekas, 80, Roscoe, passed away peacefully at Alden Debes in Rockford, where he resided for the last 14 months, on Monday, July 18, 2022. We believe that he was greeted by the Lord and his two daughters, Julie and Jenny. He was born in Rockford on November 11, 1941, the son of William and Catherine Buckavekas. Bob...

July 18, 2022

The Honorable Alford R. Penniman, 87, Roscoe, left his family on earth to be reunited with his wife, Judy, and son, Kevin in heaven. He died peacefully of natural causes in Knoxville, TN on Monday, July 18th, 2022. He was born in Rockford, IL on February 9th, 1935, the son of Alford and Jane (Beaumont) Penniman. He earned his undergraduate...