Mar 19, 2022

Radames Colon Laboy, 78, of Cherry Valley, passed away on March 19, 2022, with his wife, Linda Laboy, by his side, holding his hand. Born on November 22, 1943, in Maunabo, Puerto Rico to Rafael Colon and Francesca Laboy. Radames married Linda in Belvidere on August 12, 1980. Radames worked as a millwright at Chrysler for 35 years. After being...

Mar 19, 2022

On Saturday, March 19, 2022, Ruth A. Potter passed away peacefully at Fairhaven Christian Retirement Center with her family by her side. Ruth was born in Morrison, IL on September 11, 1927 to Simon and Jennie (Balk) Zuidema.  She grew up on a farm with her four sisters and six brothers.  Ruth lost her father at a young age which...

Mar 18, 2022

Mar 18, 2022

Nicole Alexandria Pruka, a brave 15 year old Rockford resident, died on Friday, March 18, 2022 in American Family Children’s Hospital, Madison WI. Born May 24, 2006 in Rockford, daughter of Craig and Kelly Patterson Pruka. She was a sophomore at Christian Life High School. Nicole was very creative in music and the arts - self taught guitar, piano, ukulele,...

Mar 17, 2022

Stephen “Steve” Paul Symes, 84, Belvidere, passed away Thursday, March 17, 2022 in his yard from a sudden cardiac event. He was born September 3, 1937, in Owatonna, Minnesota, the son of Paul and Ruth (Lerberg) Symes. Steve grew up in Northfield, Minnesota and graduated from St. Olaf College with a Bachelor’s degree in Economics. He married Suzette “Sue” Fivaz...

Mar 17, 2022

Barbara M. Newman, 89, of Rockford, IL passed away on Wednesday, March 17, 2022. She was a recent resident of Ascension Living Cor Mariae Village, then of St. Anne Place in Rockford. Born July 16th, 1932, in Rockford, the daughter of Greene and Lorene (Fields) Newman. Member of the Cathedral of Saint Peter. Member of Cathedral Chorale and Rockford Diocesan...

Mar 16, 2022

Anna Marie Wise, 49, of Pecatonica, passed away March 16, 2022, in her home surrounded by her loving family. Born August 6, 1972, in Rockford, the daughter of William & Shirley (Hines) Scharr. She graduated from Winnebago High School, class of 1991. Married James M. Wise on June 22, 1996. Anna lovingly cared for numerous children in her role as...

Mar 16, 2022

Jorge E. Carrion, 88, passed away peacefully, surrounded by his loving family, on March 16, 2022. Born in Castilla, Peru, South America, on August 9, 1933, Jorge was the son of Manuel and Mercedes (Ibarburo) Carrion and spent his childhood years living in northern Peru. In August 1963, at the local service station, he took notice of a beautiful girl,...

Mar 15, 2022

Arturo “Chuga” Cortinas Sr. passed away on March 15, 2022 at the age of 74, at his home, after battling cancer showing his courage with his head high, surrounded by loved ones who will continue to honor his legacy by living their lives to the fullest. He showed us that we should never give up and to fight until the...

Mar 14, 2022

John Arnold “Arny” Wallden, 93, of Rockford, went home to be with his Lord at 7:57 a.m. Monday, March 14, 2022. Arny was born on June 20, 1928, in Rockford to John and Elizabeth Wallden. He graduated from East High School in 1946 and served as a Second Lieutenant in the U.S. Army before marrying Mary Lou Carter on December...

Mar 14, 2022

Richard (Dick) C. Morris, 85, of Rockford, IL passed away on Monday, March 14, 2022. He was born January 5, 1937, in Janesville, WI, the first son of Lucille and Carl Morris. The family moved to Rockford when Dick was young and he has called Rockford home ever since. Dick adored his wife Ann (Mattison); they married in August 1964....

Mar 14, 2022

Ronald A. Ortberg, 91, of Rockford, IL passed away on Monday, March 14, 2022, in the home he built in 1954, with his sons by his side. He was born January 25, 1931 in Rockford, IL the second son to Albin and Florence Ortberg. Ron married Darlene (Bruell), the love of his life, on December 5, 1953 in Rochelle, IL....

Mar 14, 2022

Lisa Lynn Leahr, 54, of Winnebago, passed away at home on Monday, March 14, 2022, with a loving family at her side. Lisa was born in Rockford on July 25, 1967, the daughter of Charles “Chuck” and Teena (Falconer) Newburg. She graduated from Boylan Catholic High School, Class of 1985. Lisa then went on to earn her Bachelor’s Degree in...

Mar 13, 2022

Mary Jane Pearson, 70, lifelong Rockford resident, died on Sunday, March 13, 2022 in her home. Born June 14, 1951 in Swedish American Hospital, daughter of Lawrence and Dorothy (Lundin) Kelley, joining sisters Janice and Patty. Graduated from East High School in 1969 and Northern Illinois University with a Bachelor of Education in 1973. Married Carl Pearson on June 22,...

Mar 13, 2022

Margaret (Peg) Magan of Rockford, IL passed away on March 13, 2022. She was born on August 2, 1940 in Philadelphia, PA to William Jr and Marie (Waugh) Gilmore. Peg married Thomas Magan, Jr. on November 27, 1965. They were married 55 years. Peg had a special place in her heart for children and the value of early education. She...

Mar 12, 2022

Dennis Craig Bishop, 74, passed away on Saturday, March 12, 2022. He was born on July 14, 1947 to Lloyd and June (Green) Bishop. He married Nancy Dewey on December 27, 1969 in DeKalb, Illinois. After serving in the Navy, Dennis completed his teaching degree at Northern Illinois University. While teaching in District 205, he earned his Master’s Degree. After...

Mar 12, 2022

Marian (Mimi) Holmgren, 97, passed away peacefully on March 12, 2022 in Rockford, IL. She was born November 24, 1924 to Ernest and Cecelia (Cuchna) Larsen in Chicago, IL. On September 4, 1947 she married the love of her life, Marshall Holmgren and they celebrated 71 years of marriage together until his death in 2018. Mimi loved to entertain, was...

Mar 12, 2022

Michael Austin Smith, 86, passed away on March 12th, 2022. He was born on February 28th, 1936, to Orange W. Smith and Genevieve (O'Malley) Smith, in Rockford, IL. Michael graduated from St. Thomas High School in 1954. He graduated from Northern Illinois University with honors with a Bachelor's Degree, double-majoring in Chemistry and Mathematics. Michael attended the University of Michigan...

Mar 12, 2022

Gerald Maynard “Jerry’’ Satterfield, a loving husband, proud father, and doting grandfather, died March 12, 2022 at Serenity Hospice and Home in Oregon, IL, after a short illness. One of five sons born on January 4th, 1938 to dairy farmers Leonard and Margaret Satterfield of Mount Morris, Illinois, Jerry learned from an early age the value of hard work. As...

Mar 11, 2022

Norm Kappes passed away on Friday, March 11th, 2022 at the age of 75. Norm is missed terribly by his family, friends, and neighbors. He was a generous man, always helping neighbors with the fall leaves and snowy driveways. He was a kind-hearted supporter to his family, he loved them dearly and would do anything for them. Norm retired from...