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Donna Jo Borrett
Dec 5, 2021
Donna Jo Borrett, 68, of Rockford, IL passed away on December 5, 2021. She was born in Rockford, IL on August 23, 1953 to Walter and Jo Marie (Williford) Hopper. Donna graduated from Harlem High School in 1971. She married Raymond Lee Borrett on May 20, 1972. Donna and Lee owned and operated Underground Services in Rockford, IL and Egg...
William "Bill" H. Sims
Dec 5, 2021
Bill Sims, 78, of Rockford, passed away December 5, 2021 at St. Anthony OSF, after a long struggle with cancer. Bill led a long and interesting life. This life started in Florence, AL on July 26,1943 but he certainly did not stay there long! Eventually the family moved to Alaska, and while that may have been change and adventure enough...
Anthony J. Domino
Dec 5, 2021
Anthony J. Domino, 58, of Chicago, IL passed away on Sunday, December 5, 2021. Born September 9, 1963 the son of Anthony and Margaret (Graham) Domino. After graduating from Northern Illinois University in 1986, Tony spent 5 years in Italy as an English Instructor at John Hopkins University in the city of Bologna. He spent the remainder of his professional...
Terry Lynn Leerhoff
Dec 5, 2021
Terry Lynn Leerhoff, age 64, passed away at his home on December 5, 2021 with his Milestone family and Hospice by his side. He was born in Rockford, Illinois to Merlin and Edna (Bassett) Leerhoff, who both predeceased him. Terry was quite the Renaissance Man, participating in Special Olympics, Scouts, and the Milestone Dancers. He was an Honorary Sherriff’s Deputy,...
Bonnie Jean Johnson
Dec 3, 2021
“Truly I tell you, today you will be with Me in paradise.” (Luke 23:43 NIV) On Friday, December 3, at 1:45 a.m., the angels welcomed the Lord’s good and faithful servant to heaven. Bonnie Jean Johnson, of Rockford, passed away peacefully, surrounded by family. Today, she walks through gates of pearl on streets of gold to be with her Savior...
Troy J. Keip
Dec 2, 2021
Troy J. Keip, 37, of Lindenwood, IL passed away surrounded by his family on December 2, 2021. He was born in Rockford, IL on March 19, 1984 to James and Doreen (Meyers) Keip. Troy graduated from Boylan High School in 2002 and then went on to get his Bachelor’s of Science in Biology from Loras College. After receiving his bachelor’s...
Karl F. Biggs
Dec 2, 2021
Karl F. Biggs, 72 of Rockford, IL passed away Thursday, December 2, 2021 in Barrington, IL. Karl was born December 3, 1948 in Rockford, IL the son to Vernon and Catherine (Munro) Biggs. He married Janet Valaisis on May 19, 1969. Karl worked as an insurance agent for many years and was affiliated with various companies. In his younger years...
Thomas R. Nimmo
Dec 1, 2021
Thomas R. (T.R.) Nimmo, 82, lifelong Rockford resident, beloved Husband, Dad, Papa and Grandpa died on Wednesday, December 1, 2021 after complications from surgery. Born July 24, 1939, son of Merton and Doris (Larson) Nimmo. Tom had a passion for airplanes and learned to fly and was flying solo by the age 18. His passion led him to serve in...
Terry Wright
Dec 1, 2021
Terry Lee Wright, 71, of Rockford, IL, passed away on December 1, 2021. He was born in Rockford, IL on December 28, 1950, the son of Chester and Gladys Reed. Terry was involved in the VFW Post 9759 for many years. He is survived by his children, Nathan Wright (Kristal), Patricia Wright (Nate); grandchildren, Mercedes, Justin, Skylar, Moria, Noah, Naomi,...
Andrew Lockner
Dec 1, 2021
Andrew Lockner, 85, of Rockford, passed away on December 1, 2021. He was born on September 20, 1936 in Lemmon, South Dakota, the son of Andrew and Alice (Hardesty) Young. He married Patricia on June 15, 1958 in Rockford. Andrew owned the gas station Penny Pincher in Rockford. Andrew was a handy man, he enjoyed restoring new cars and going...
Dennis S. Howell
Nov 30, 2021
Dennis “Denny” Sullivan Howell aka "Lefty", 75, passed away peacefully surrounded by his loving family in Rockford on November 30, 2021. Born in Rockford, Illinois on February 8, 1946 son to John and Helen (Smith) Howell. Denny started school at St. Patrick's Catholic School, and went on to graduate from Boylan Catholic High School in 1964. Denny met the love...
Joseph Nicosia
Nov 30, 2021
Joseph Nicosia was called to Heaven into the arms of our Lord and our Lady on Tuesday, November 30th, 2021. Joe was a loving father, brother, uncle, son, and friend. As a devout Catholic and a caring soul, he devoted his life to Jesus, Mary, the saints, his family, friends, and anyone in need. His mission in life was to...
Daryl B. Harmon
Nov 29, 2021
Daryl Bliss Harmon, 90, of Loves Park, formerly of Rockford, passed away peacefully at Lincolnshire Place assisted living facility. Daryl was born July 3, 1931 in Stark County, the son of Rutherford Bliss Harmon and Margaret E. (Newman) Harmon. He is survived by his wife Joan L. (Kuhn) Harmon, daughter Jane (Richard) Leider of San Francisco, California, sons Matthew Bliss...
Marjorie Catherine Caster
Nov 29, 2021
Marjorie Catherine Caster, 84, Machesney Park, passed away Monday, November 29, 2021, at OSF St. Anthony Medical Center. She was born November 25, 1937, in Sibley, IA, the daughter of Theodore and Clara (Johannes) Voss. She married Burdette Caster in Ashton, IA on October 25, 1958. She worked at the Asthma and Allergy Associates in the Chicago area for many...
Sister Mary Regina Dice
Nov 29, 2021
Sister Mary Regina Dice, 86, a Poor Clare cloistered nun, died Monday, November 29, 2021 at Corpus Christi Monastery, Rockford, Illinois, after a long illness. She was born December 28, 1934 in Hillman, Michigan, daughter of William and Florence Dice. Sister Regina entered the monastery August 20, 1955. At the end, her last words summed up her life as no...
Roger A. Scheidegger
Nov 29, 2021
Roger A. Scheidegger, 85, of Rockford, IL died from complications related to Covid-19 on Monday November 29, 2021 at OSF/St. Anthony Hospital, Rockford, IL. He was born August 19, 1936 in Brodhead, WI, the son of Owen and Grace (Winn) Scheidegger. Roger graduated from Rockford West High School in 1955. He was employed by Amerock for 20 years before going...
Margaret L. Jury
Nov 28, 2021
Margaret L. Jury, 94, Rockford, passed away Sunday, November 28, 2021, at Fairhaven Christian Retirement Home. She was born January 3, 1927, in Belvidere, the daughter of Clarence and Rose (Schwebke) Countryman. Margaret married Myron J. Jury on August 24, 1946. He passed away in 1998. She was a long time member of Holy Trinity Episcopal Church in Belvidere where...
Jennifer J. Kiesling
Nov 26, 2021
Jennifer J. Kiesling, 51, of Poplar Grove, passed away surrounded by her family on November 26, 2021. She was born in Rockford, IL on December 2, 1969 to Robert and Barbara (Thomas) Buckavekas. Jennifer graduated West High School in 1988. She married the love of her life, Rodney Kiesling on November 19, 1988 and together they raised two wonderful girls....
Phyllis Ann Sampson
Nov 26, 2021
Phyllis Ann Sampson, 85, of Janesville, WI, passed away Friday, November 26, 2021. She was born on January 12, 1936 in Calumet City, IL, the daughter of Anthony J. and Helen P. (Steffan) Fehring. Phyllis worked for the family business as a watchmaker for many years and became the first female President of The Horological Association of Indiana in 1986....
Robert "Bob" Gosdick
Nov 26, 2021
Bob was born November 16, 1933 in Chicago, Illinois. His parents were Louis R. Gosdick – who was born in Russia and Cecelia S. (Klimek) Gosdick, whose parents were Polish immigrants. His parents moved to Rockford in 1935 where he graduated from St. Peter’s grade school (1947); St. Thomas High School (1951). He continued his education and graduated from the...
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