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Edwin W. Stirling
Jan 30, 2022
Edwin W. “Ed” Stirling of Rockford, IL died January 30, 2022. Born on February 20, 1938 in his grandfather’s house near Elizabeth, PA. Ed was preceded in death by his parents, Edwin Wallace and Nellie Virginia (Sigler) Stephenson Stirling Sr.; step-father, Carroll “Bud” Stephenson and brother, Thomas R. Stirling. He is survived by his beloved wife, Elizabeth (Way) Stirling and...
George J. Cicero
Jan 29, 2022
George J. Cicero, 91, of Rockton, IL passed away January 29, 2022 at Highview in the Woodlands. He was born April 9, 1930 in Rockford, IL. He was the son of Paul and Mary (Zinna) Cicero. George served in the US Marine Corps in Korea from 1951-1953. He married Mavis Ann Frion in Rockford, IL in December of 1959, and...
Thomas Joseph Dal Santo
Jan 29, 2022
Thomas J. Dal Santo went to be with his family in Heaven on January 29th, 2022. Tom was born on October 24th, 1953, in Rockford, IL to Frank and Johann (Colombo) Dal Santo. He was the second born of five kids. He graduated from Auburn West High School where he swam and ran cross country. Tom was known in high...
Monh Monmany
Jan 28, 2022
Monh Monmany, 99, of Rockford, passed away on Friday, January 28, 2022. Monh was born in Muang Sing, Laos on March 30, 1922, daughter of Thamloang and Daokham Suthammavong. She married Norsaeng Monmany in Laos on June 14, 1944. Monh worked as a seamstress for most of her life, making clothes for customers and selling items at the convenience market....
Norbert Schmitt
Jan 28, 2022
Norbert James Schmitt, 82, of Rockton, IL passed away on Friday, January 28, 2022. He was born on July 25, 1939 in White Lake, South Dakota the son of Peter and Marie Schmitt. He married Judith on December 9, 1961 in Vallejo, CA. Norbert was proud of his service as the lead electrician for the reactor on US Navy Nuclear...
Myles T. Lemaster
Jan 27, 2022
Myles Thomas LeMaster, made his arrival into the world on Wednesday, January 26, 2022, and was called home to fly amongst the angels and rest in the arms of our loving God on Thursday, January 27, 2022. Myles is the firstborn son of Justin and Brooke LeMaster of Rockford. Myles's parents are especially honored, grateful, and blessed by all of...
Scott Stanis
Jan 27, 2022
Scott Stanis was born in Rockford to Nancy and DuWayne Stanis on October 2,1961. Scott passed away peacefully from cancer at OSF - St. Anthony Hospital on January 27, 2022. As a young boy, he enjoyed going out to construction sites with his Mom,Sister and friends to watch and learn all about heavy equipment. Not surprisingly, Scott pursued his love...
Raymond "Ray" E. Zegunis
Jan 27, 2022
Raymond “Ray” E. Zegunis, 74, of Loves Park, IL passed away Thursday, January 27, 2022. He was born February 25, 1947 in Rockford, IL the son of Anthony and Ida (Wilkins) Zegunis. Ray proudly served his country in the United States Army during the Vietnam War. He went on to work as a truck driver for Dierk’s Foodservice, Northern Illinois...
Josephine E. Baranauskis
Jan 26, 2022
Josephine Elizabeth (Alis) Baranauskis passed away Wednesday, January 26, 2022 at the age of 101. Beloved wife of John Baranauskis; loving mother of Mary (David) Monchak and Deanna (Tom) White; grandmother of Michelle, Lisa, Scott, Heather and Suzie; Great grandmother of Adam, Lance, Kyle, Eric, Ryan, Julia, John, Thomas, Josephine, Evelyn, Tanner and Brayden. Josephine was born in 1920 in...
Linda Ann Young
Jan 25, 2022
Linda Ann Young, 74, Machesney Park, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, January 25, 2022, with her family by her side. She was born December 20, 1947, in South Beloit, the daughter of James and Elaine (Allen) Martingilio. Linda earned her Bachelor’s degree from Northern Illinois University. She married Gerald “Jerry” Young in Rockton on January 27, 1973. Linda taught typing...
Rick L. Westendorf
Jan 24, 2022
Ricky Lee Westendorf passed away on Monday January 24, 2022. He was surrounded by those he loved the most at the time of his passing. Rick was born on January 7, 1967 in Clinton, Iowa before growing up in Morrison Illinois in a loving home raised by his mother, Paula and his father Rich. He grew up around three sisters...
Andrew S. Masiewicz
Jan 24, 2022
Andrew Szymon Masiewicz, 23, of Rockford, IL passed away on Monday, January 24, 2022. Andrew was born in Rockford, IL on July 10, 1998, the son of Janusz and Jolanta (Wawiorko) Masiewicz. He graduated from Boylan Catholic High School and later earned his associate degree from Rock Valley College. Andrew was a member of St. Stanislaus Catholic Church and also...
Marjorie P. "Polly" Stover
Jan 24, 2022
Marjorie Pauline (Moore) Stover, “Polly” died peacefully January 24, 2022 at age 94 in Rockford, IL. She was born July 27, 1927 to Joseph and Elva Moore in Butte, NE. She was preceded in death by her husband and love-of-her-life, Robert C. Stover, whom she married in 1949. While being an amazing mother, Polly earned her BA in Business Education...
Abelardo Jimenez
Jan 23, 2022
Abelardo “Abe” Jimenez, 59, of Rockford, IL passed away on Sunday, January 23, 2022. Abe was born in Nayarit, Mexico on December 12, 1962, the son of Rogelio and Aurora Jimenez. He married Patricia Beltran on December 23, 1979. Abe was dedicated to his faith and strong in prayer as he often read the Bible. He brought so much joy...
Thomas W. Vaultonburg
Jan 23, 2022
Thomas W. Vaultonburg, 73, Byron, IL, passed away on January 23, 2022. He was born on November 28, 1948 in Mattoon, IL to Russell and Rose (Drum) Vaultonburg. Thomas was a graduate of Freeport High School. He worked many years as a factory worker and machinist. He married his wife, Bobbie on March 27, 1999 in Rockton, IL. Thomas enjoyed...
Corazon A. Almazan
Jan 23, 2022
Corazon A. Almazan, 81, Rockford, IL, passed away on January 23, 2022. She was born on November 15, 1941 in the Philippines, the daughter of Genero and Escolita Amante. Corazon married Agustin Almazan on June 28, 1971 in Cubao, Quezon City, Philippines and they came to the United States in 1973. She had a strong Catholic faith as a long-time...
Kim Linh Singmouangthong
Jan 21, 2022
Kim Singmouangthong, 41, Rockford, died Friday, January 21, 2022 in her home surrounded by her family. She was born in Rockford, Illinois, on April 18, 1980, the daughter of Michael and Loan Doyle. Kim met Peter Singmouangthong when they were 14 years old and married her high school sweetheart on July 19, 2005. She earned her double Bachelor’s degree in...
Steven J. Benson
Jan 20, 2022
Steven J. Benson, 62, of Rockford, IL passed away on January 20, 2022. He was born on December 10, 1959 in Rockford, IL, the son of Lloyd and Loretta (White) Benson. Steven was a musician and music lover. He played bass guitar for Messenger and Blackjack & the Ritz. Steven also played the keyboard, was learning to play drums and...
Sylvia J. Stanfa
Jan 20, 2022
Sylvia J. (Stevens) Stanfa, 80, of Machesney Park, passed away of a sudden illness, on Thursday, January 20, 2022. She was born June 22, 1941 in Dixon, Illinois, the daughter to Richard and Carmen (Baker) Stevens. Sylvia married Cyrus Stanfa on February 4, 1961, they have been happily married for 61 years. She enjoyed crossword puzzles, reading and was a...
Patricia Ann Beck
Jan 19, 2022
Patricia Ann Beck, 88, Loves Park, passed away Wednesday, January 19, 2022, at OSF St. Anthony Medical Center with her family at her side. She was born January 24, 1933, in Alton, IL, the daughter of Byrne and Zeno (Craney) McGovern. She married Eugene W. Beck on February 2, 1952. He passed away on January 10, 2002. She was a...
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