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Johann M. Dalsanto
December 28, 2021
Johann M. DalSanto joined her family in Heaven, on Tuesday December 28, 2021, at home surrounded by her loved ones. She was born May 5, 1931, in Rockford, the daughter of Sam and Connie, (Tabone) Colombo. She attended West High School, where she met her sweetheart, Frank DalSanto, and married him September 9, 1950, and together they had five children....
Cheyenne Lynn White
December 27, 2021
Cheyenne Lynn White, 21, Rockford, passed away Monday, December 27, 2021. She was born July 3, 2000, in Rockford, the daughter of Jason and Christy (Salyer) Pope. Cheyenne worked at Pierce Distribution. She enjoyed listening to music, taking family vacations, and she especially enjoyed summer weekends at Timberlake Campground and Resort and also enjoyed eating authentic tacos. Cheyenne loved her...
Peggy D. Brown
December 25, 2021
Peggy D. Brown, 68, Rockford, IL, passed away on December 25, 2021. She was born on February 27, 1953, in Paragould, AR, the daughter of Billy and Mattie (Ezell) Hicks. Peggy married Kenneth Brown on June 19, 1971 in Rockford, IL. She was a woman of faith and a long-time member of Lincoln Wood Baptist Church. Peggy earned an Associate’s...
Lois E. Jardeen
December 25, 2021
Lois E. Jardeen, 85, of Rockford, IL passed away Saturday, December 25, 2021. She was born March 13, 1936 in Rockford, IL the daughter to Antone and Ruth (Eschen) Jaworowski. Lois married the love of her life, Harvey Jardeen in October of 1962 and they had three sons, Brad, Randy and Gary. Lois worked for Arachnid as an assembler. She...
Rayford E. Nelson
December 24, 2021
Rayford E. Nelson Sr., 74 of Rockford, passed away surrounded by his beloved family in his home on December 24, 2021. Born in Columbia, Louisiana on August 20, 1947 son to Richard and Johnnie (Tuggle) Nelson. A 1966 graduate of Union Central High School Rayford went on to move to Rockford, Illinois and became employed to Dean Foods. He married...
Carol L. Gerard
December 24, 2021
Carol L. Gerard, 77, of Loves Park, passed away on Friday, December 24, 2021 following a brief illness. To honor Carol's wishes, no public services will be held. Cremation rites will be accorded. Arrangements entrusted to Fitzgerald Funeral Home & Crematory, Riverside Chapel, 3910 N. Rockton. Ave. Rockford, IL 61109. Share online memories and condolences at www.fitzgeraldfh.com
James "Jim" L. Kelso
December 23, 2021
James L. “Jim” Kelso, 70, of Rockford, passed away at home, surrounded by his family, on December 23, 2021. He was born May 21, 1951, in Rockford, the son of Wayne and Betty (Timmons) Kelso. He graduated from Boylan High School, class of 1969. Jim married Suellyn Johnson, the love of his life, on May 4, 1974 at St. Edwards...
Richard D. Brennan
December 21, 2021
Richard D. Brennan, 73, passed away in his home surrounded by his beloved family on December 21, 2021. Born in Loves Park, Illinois on January 12, 1948 son to Gaylord and Evelyn (James) Brennan. Richard unknowingly met the love of his life, Sheryl Miller, at the age of six and they wed in Rockford on November 18, 1967. In 1968...
David E. Marsili
December 19, 2021
David E. Marsili, 82, of Rockford, IL, passed away at Bickford House on December 19, 2021. He was born in Rockford, Illinois to David Peter and Jennie (Villani) Marsili. David worked for many years as a machinist for Rockford Clutch. He liked to do yardwork and home maintenance projects. David was a long distance runner who ran in many marathons...
Norma J. Lucas
December 19, 2021
Norma J. Lucas, 80 of Rockford passed away December 19, 2021 at Cherryvale Place. She was born January 20, 1941 in Rockford, Il to Merit Birgitta Hermanson and Oliver Arthur Johnson. She met the love of her life, Jack Lucas, at the local soda fountain where she was working. They married in June of 1960 and shared 60 wonderful years...
Elizabeth Ann Vanover
December 19, 2021
Elizabeth Ann VanOver, affectionately also known as “Taco Bell Liz,” 96, passed away surrounded by her family in her home in Cherry Valley on December 19, 2021. Born in Rockford, Illinois on September 10, 1925 daughter to Harry and Inez Blanch (Harvey) Ridley. Liz proudly worked for Taco Bell for over 19 years where she received the name Taco Bell...
David Michael Boge
December 18, 2021
David M. Boge, 51, of Caledonia, passed away suddenly after having a heart attack on Saturday, December 18, 2021. He was born May 16, 1970 in Belvidere to Ronald Boge and Sue Esser. He attended Jefferson High School. He then earned his associates degree from NIU. David worked hard in the restaurant industry which eventually lead to the success of...
Heidi M. Wilson
December 17, 2021
Heidi Marie Wilson, 58, of Rockford, IL passed away at home on Friday, December 17, 2021. Heidi was born in Chicago, IL on August 24, 1963, daughter of Hubert and Elfriede (Diemer) Schlosser. She married Jeffrey Wilson in Wheaton, IL on September 20, 1985. Heidi enjoyed spending her time wave running on her jet ski, attending Chicago Bears football games,...
James Hillmer
December 17, 2021
Loving Husband, Father, Papa and Great Papa, passed away peacefully on Friday, December 17th, 2021, with his loving and adoring family by his side. Born November 8, 1928 in Detroit, MI., to John and Catherine Hillmer, He married the Love of his Life, RoseMary, in 1950 and, with God’s Grace, they shared 71+ beautiful years together. Jim had a strong...
James "Jim" M. Elliott, Jr.
December 16, 2021
James “Jim” M. Elliott, Jr., 71, of Machesney Park, IL passed away Thursday, December 16, 2021. Jim was born on November 14, 1950 in Flint, MI., the son to Jeretta Sue and James M.Elliott, Sr. Jim moved to Loves Park, IL with his parents at a young age, attending Marshall elementary school, Harlem Junior High and Harlem High School, graduating...
David W. "Bill" Divan
December 16, 2021
David W. “Bill” Divan, 62, Rockford, passed away Thursday, December 16, 2021, at OSF St. Anthony Medical Center. He was born December 3, 1959, in Freeport IL, the son of Anne Pearson and David L. Divan. Bill was a graduate of Hononegah High School, class of 1978. He was a veteran of the Navy serving during the Persian Gulf War....
Jerry Stigman
December 16, 2021
Jerry Stigman, 79, of Rockford IL., passed away on Thursday, December 16, 2021, at OSF Medical Center, in Rockford IL. Jerry was born December 23, 1941 to Lawrence and Phyllis (Johnson) Stigman. He graduated from East High School, class of 1960. He married Constance Carlson on May 23, 1964, in Rockford IL. Jerry was employed by Cotta Transmission for 52...
Edmund G. Linkenheld
December 15, 2021
Edmund G. Linkenheld, 83, of Rockford passed away on Wednesday, December 15, 2021. Ed was born in Evergreen Park, IL on June 7, 1938, son of Edmund L. and Olivia (Blonigen) Linkenheld. He grew up on Chicago’s south side near 97th and Racine. He attended St. Margaret of Scotland Grammar School and Leo High School. Ed continued his education at...
Nicole Latrice Brown
December 14, 2021
Nicole Latrice Brown, 48, of Chicago, IL, passed away on Tuesday, December 14, 2021 at Generations at Neighbors in Byron, IL. Nicole was a loving mother, grandmother, daughter, sister, aunt, and wife. She dedicated her life to caring for others. Nicole was a phlebotomist, medical assistant and was perusing her career as a registered nurse at Rockford Career College. Nicole...
Matthew "Matt" Paul Spinello, Jr.
December 13, 2021
Matthew “Matt” P. Spinello, Jr., 67, Rockford, passed away Monday, December 13, 2021, at SwedishAmerican Hospital. He was born February 3, 1954, in Rockford, the son of Matt P. and Mary Margaret “Peggy” (Ploger) Spinello. Matt was a graduate of Rockford West High School, class of 1972. During his younger years he worked as a video camera operator and then...
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