April 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...

April 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...

March 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...

March 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...

March 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...

March 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...

March 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...

March 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...

March 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...

March 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...

March 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...

March 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...

March 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...

March 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...

March 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...

March 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...

March 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...

March 18, 2022

March 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,...

March 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...