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Michael T. Earp
May 16, 2022
Michael Timothy Earp went on to join his daughter, Rebecca Luebke, and parents, Dean and Elizabeth, this day, May 16th, 2022, at 59 years of age. An Independent Associate with LegalShield for 16 years and retired from Cintas after 40 years of service, he was the epitome of a family man. This was his greatest passion. He took immense pleasure...
Gary J. Campbell
May 15, 2022
Gary J. Campbell, 74, of Rockford, passed away at home on Sunday, May 15, 2022, surrounded by his loving family. Gary was born in Rockford on November 11, 1947, son of Robert C. and Helen A. (Snell) Campbell. He graduated from East High School, Class of 1965. Gary proudly served his country in the U.S. Navy. He served from 1967...
Gloria Jean Tobolt
May 14, 2022
Gloria Jean Tobolt, 81, of Rockford, passed away May 14, 2022 at OSF St. Anthony Medical Center. Born February 21, 1941 in Aurora, IL, the daughter of Ernest & Elizabeth Marie (Bellante) Kimpon. She married Terry Tobolt in Hanover Park, on June 14, 1980. Gloria owned and operated 3 restaurants in California and taught culinary arts at Shasta College. She...
Carol A. Ewald
May 13, 2022
Carol Ann (Conner) Ewald, age 74, passed away peacefully on Friday, May 13, 2022, at Wesley Willows Nursing Home in Rockford, IL. Carol was born November 2, 1947, to Esther and Louie Conner in Glidden, Iowa. She grew up on the family farm and graduated from Glidden-Ralston Community School in 1965. Carol attended Drake University in Des Moines, Iowa and...
Roman G. Ortiz
May 13, 2022
Roman G. Ortiz, 89, passed away in Rockford, Illinois on May 13, 2022. Born in Nixon, Texas on October 30, 1932 oldest of five children to Jose and Mercedes (Garcia) Ortiz. Roman went on to marry the Love of his life, Maria Aguilar in Sabinas, Mexico on March 4, 1956. They shared 56 wonderful years of dedicated marriage until she...
Jon Ryberg
May 13, 2022
Jon Ryberg, 64, Cherry Valley, died Friday, May 13, 2022 in the comfort of his home surrounded by his loving family. Born September 10, 1957, son of Reverend Ralph and Margaret Ryberg. Jon enjoyed his childhood in Mt. Morris and forever considered himself a "Mounder". He graduated from Washington High School in Milwaukee and received his Bachelor's Degree from Carthage...
James "Jimmy" D. Brooks, Sr.
May 13, 2022
James Dallas Brooks, born June 10th to James Brooks and Dallas Combs in Virginia. James or “Jimmy” as everyone called him, because of his youthful personality. As a young man the choice was coal mining or military service. Jimmy went in the Army and served in the segregation of schools in Arkansas and served time in Germany when Elvis was...
Connie T. Pec
May 11, 2022
Connie T. Pec, 63, passed away on May 11, 2022 in Rockford, Illinois. Born May 16, 1958 in Chicago, Illinois daughter to Walter and Betty Magda. Connie attended Hubbard High School in Chicago and later moved to Berwyn, Illinois to raise her kids. As her friend, Halley, said, “Connie was the hardest and softest person I knew all at the...
Stephen "Zeke" Stirlen
May 11, 2022
Stephen “Zeke” Stirlen, 75, of Cherry Valley, IL passed away on Wednesday, May 11, 2022. He was born May 25, 1946 in Sigourney, IA the son of Ned and Marilyn (Miner) Stirlen. Zeke earned his Master’s degree in Education at Northern Illinois University. He married Elba V. Hehir in Chicago on August 10, 1968. He was a teacher and coach...
Elizabeth "Libby" M. Poliak
May 11, 2022
Elizabeth “Libby” M. Poliak, 89, of Rockford, passed away at home surrounded by family on Wednesday, May 11, 2022. She was born June 1, 1932, in Mullins, South Carolina, the daughter of Clyde and Ruth (McCoy) Sherrill. She was married to Eugene “Sarge” Poliak for 68 years. They met in Camp LeJeune, later making their life together in Rockford. Libby...
Maynard "Mickey" L. Wibom
May 11, 2022
Maynard “Mickey” L. Wibom, 95, of Rockford, passed away on Wednesday, May 11, 2022, at Swedish American Hospital. He was born on May 2, 1927, in Rockford, Illinois, the son of Eric and Ada (Nelson) Wibom. He graduated from East High School in 1945 and served in the US Navy during WWII. Mickey and Marlene were joined in marriage on...
Norman Lane Rice
May 10, 2022
Norman Lane Rice of Rockford, Illinois died on May 10, 2022, at the Wesley Willows Health Care Unit. He was born February 1, 1932, in Des Moines, IA to Mondell and Gwendolyn (Carver) Rice. Married to Alice Montgomery November 21, 1956, in Esmond, IL. Norman grew up in Collins, IA and graduated from lowa State University in 1954 with a...
Larry Martin Bankord
May 9, 2022
Larry Martin Bankord, 86, Rockford, died on Monday, May 9, 2022 in the comfort of his home surrounded by his loving family. Born April 23, 1936 in Pengilly, MN, son of William and Ellen Sophie Johnson Bankord. Larry had very humble beginnings growing up in a one room log cabin in a family with 11 children. This, no doubt, had...
Joyce M. Raines
May 9, 2022
Joyce M. Raines, 80, Rockford, passed away on Monday, May 9, 2022. She was born on July 21, 1941, in Sandwich, the daughter of William and Ila (Coppes) Boreman. Joyce was a graduate of Plano High School and later graduated from the Copley Hospital nursing program in Aurora. She married Robert Raines, Sr. in Plano on February 16, 1964. After...
Edgard R. Beltrán
May 8, 2022
Edgard R. Beltrán, 91, went to be with the Lord on May 8, 2022 in Rockford, Illinois. Born in Bogotá, Colombia on November 4, 1930 one of seven children to Miguel Antonio and Alejandrina (Acosta) Beltrán. He started his pastoral work in the Diocese of Girardot (Colombia) where he worked in several parishes and initiated the parish of Cristo Resucitado....
Charles E Carter
May 8, 2022
Charles Edward (Charlie) Carter was born on November 6, 1932 in Rockford, Illinois to Edward and Alice (Carlson) Carter. He was honored for delivering the Morning Star and Register Republic newspapers with a trip to New York City at the age of 13 years old. He graduated from East High School in 1950 and married Janet Claire Hammerstrand on November...
Wanda Beatrice (Rice) Lowe
May 5, 2022
Wanda Beatrice (Rice) Lowe, 93, of Rockford. Illinois passed away Thursday, May 5, 2022. Bea was born October 27, 1928, in Hoxie, Arkansas. She was the first of 10 children born to Roy & Catherine Etta (Carley) Rice. Bea married Henry (Jay) Lowe on June 13, 1948. They were blessed with 69 years together. She graduated from Hoxie High School...
Geraldine T. Guarino
May 4, 2022
Geraldine T. Guarino, 97, of Rockford, IL passed away on Wednesday, May 4, 2022 at OSF St. Anthony Medical Center. She was born in Beckley, West Virginia on December 29, 1924, daughter of Orsario and Crucifix (Amelia) Salamone. She married Sam J. Guarino on June 1, 1946 in Rockford. Geraldine worked at Barber Colman for 8 years and later worked...
Edward Klein Iii
May 4, 2022
Edward Klein III, 86, born January 17, 1936 to Edward Jr. and Dorothy (nee Nelson) Klein went to be with our Lord on Wednesday, May 4, 2022. He is survived by his wife of 70 years, Charlotte (nee Voss), his children: Sherry (Jim) Timmons, Edward IV (Cindy) Klein, Greg (Kay) Klein; his grandchildren: Jennifer King (Dave), Kyle Timmons, Monica (Shane)...
Richard E. Niggemann
May 3, 2022
Richard E. Niggemann, 84, of Rockford, IL, passed away unexpectedly on May 3, 2022. Richard was born on April 24, 1938 to Leonard and Helen (Egle) Niggemann in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. He graduated from Messmer High School in 1956. Richard attended Marquette University and graduated with honors in 1960 with a Bachelors of Science in Mechanical and Nuclear Engineering. In 1963,...
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