Aug 28, 2021

Brent A. Evans, 17, heartbreakingly passed away on August 28, 2021 in Rockford, Illinois. He was born on September 4, 2003 in Rockford, Illinois son to Scott Evans and Melinda Dugan. Brent was someone who loved trying new things. He enjoyed horseback riding with this family when he was younger, and later in his life he found his love for...

Aug 27, 2021

Patricia Deuel, 83, of Machesney Park, passed away on August 27, 2021 at Javon Bea Hospital. She was born on August 9, 1938, the daughter of Henry and Margaret Oberdick. She married the love of her life, William Deuel on July 14, 1978 in San Pedro, CA, they shared 43 years of marriage. Patricia worked at Transland where she was...

Aug 27, 2021

Bonnie L. Mann, 81, of Rockford, IL passed away Friday, August 27, 2021. Bonnie was born February 7, 1940 in Pecatonica, IL the daughter to Wendell P. and Elizabeth (Bowden) Milne. Bonnie married John “Jack” Mann on April 25, 1962. Bonnie worked as a Viviane Woodard saleswoman, later at Mallquist Butter and Eggs, as well as the Construction Industry Fund...

Aug 26, 2021

Mary Ann Bushaw, 69, went to be with the Lord on August 26, 2021 in Rockford, Illinois. Born in Detroit, Michigan on December 7, 1951, she was the daughter to Eugene and Jane (Doran) Cichock. After graduating from Muldoon High School in 1969 she attended Dominican College in Racine, Wisconsin, graduating in 1973. She continued her studies some time later,...

Aug 26, 2021

Peter Agostini, 97, passed away on Thursday, August 26, 2021. He had a smile, kiss and embrace for everyone he met. He was a loving, grateful, happy, kind and talented husband, father, grandfather, Godfather, brother, uncle and friend. He attributed his long life to running, golfing, gardening and walking many miles a day with his wife of 72 years, Norma,...

Aug 26, 2021

John E. Scheub, 77, passed away peacefully at Wesley Willows Health Care Center on August 26, 2021. John was born on March 18, 1944 to John and Charlotte (Jeffers) Scheub in Grand Rapids, Ohio. He attended school in Grand Rapids, Ohio and graduated Salutatorian of his class in 1962. John attended Harvard College, receiving a B.A. cum laude in Government...

Aug 25, 2021

Anne Elizabeth Mancuso, 86, formerly of Rockford, Illinois passed away on August 25, 2021 surrounded by her family. Anne was born October 17, 1935, the second daughter of Frederick and Geneva Frowein. Anne is proceeded in death by her parents, her sister Norma Cushing and her second born son Rick Mancuso, when he was only 20 years old. Anne married...

Aug 24, 2021

Henry Arnold Schmarje, age 73 passed away August 24, 2021 at the home of his son, Henry, with his family by his side. He was born December 9, 1947 in Woodstock, IL. The son of Ralph and Lillian (Habbley) Schmarje. He graduated from Woodstock High School class of 1967. He was drafted and served in the U.S. Army in Vietnam...

Aug 23, 2021

Antonio Lopez, 63, of Rockford, passed away on August 23, 2021 at his home. He was born on March 3, 1957 in Mexico, the son of Narciso and Teresa Lopez. He married the love of his life, Dalila Olivier. Antonio enjoyed all aspects of life. He was a kind and caring man who had a big heart. Antonio was always...

Aug 22, 2021

Sally Mable Burris, 83, of Rockford, IL, died Sunday August 22, 2021. Born February 17, 1938, she was the daughter of Roy M. and Mable E. Doyle. She was one of ten children born to her parents. Her siblings include Barb, Dorris, Roy “Junior”, Judith “Cookie”, James, Carol, Jerry, Linda and Jack “Jackie”. She worked at Auburn High School in...

Aug 20, 2021

Beloved Olyve Marie Gelander broke our hearts and left this earth on August 20, 2021. A visitation will take place with a time of sharing from 11:00 a.m. until 1:00 p.m. on Saturday, November 13, 2021 at Fitzgerald Funeral Home & Crematory, 1860 S. Mulford Road, Rockford, Illinois 61108. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the family...

Aug 20, 2021

Aug 20, 2021

Marilyn Agnes Snyder, 84, passed away peacefully on Friday, August 20, 2021, with her family by her side. Born in Cary, Illinois on July 23, 1937 daughter to Carl and Agnes (Branner) Krenz, she married Arlyn, the love of her life, on June 15, 1957 in Cary, Illinois. Their journey began when they met at the Rockford School of Business....

Aug 19, 2021

Elvyra Milda Bartusevicius, 92, passed away peacefully on August 19, 2021 at her home with family. Elvyra was born on September 6, 1928, the daughter of Joseph and Maria Zauka. Driven from their home in Lithuania during WWII at the age of 16, she travelled with her family through various countries until making her way to Toronto, Canada, where she...

Aug 19, 2021

James “Jim” A. Thompkins, 79, passed away unexpectedly August 19, 2021 in Rockford, Illinois. Born on February 15, 1942 in Rockford, Illinois son to Cecil and Elizabeth (Johnson) Thompkins. A 1960 graduate of East High School, Jim went on to be a Winnebago County Sheriff Detective and retired there after 23 years in 1993. He married Carol Masters in Rockford...

Aug 18, 2021

Rosemary E. Sandona, 77, of Rockford, passed away on Wednesday, August 18, 2021. Rosemary was born in Chicago, IL on September 5, 1943, daughter of Edward and Marie (Malone) Di Vito. She graduated from East High School of Rockford, Class of 1961. Rosemary then attended Concordia College in Beloit, WI where she earned her Bachelor’s Degree. She was employed with...

Aug 18, 2021

Thomas “Tommy/TJ” Ellsworth Gipson, Jr., 49, of Rockford, IL, departed this Earth on August 18, 2021. He was born on July 16, 1972, the son of Thomas Ellsworth Gipson, Sr. and Toni Diane Suprenant. Tommy was a 1990 graduate of Auburn High School and attended Blackhawk Technical College. He had an unwavering devotion to our Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ....

Aug 18, 2021

On Wednesday, August 18, 2021, our precious baby Avianna Deonna Owens went to heaven to be an angel. She was the daughter of Lamon Owens and Denise Schulz. Avianna is survived by her parents; siblings, Ashlyne Lindner, Jadyn Schulz, Liam Owens, Omari Owens; paternal grandmother, Melonie Williams, paternal grandfather, Rory Owens, great-grandmother, Mary Phason, Aunt, Stephany Peters, Uncle, Stephen Peters,...

Aug 17, 2021

Roderick Lionel Davis, 41, of Rockford, IL passed away on August 17, 2021. Roderick was born July 8, 1980 in Greenville, Mississippi, the son of Willie Lee Nix and Josephine Davis. He married the love of his life, Yalanda Arnold on December 28, 2001 in Chicago, Illinois. Roderick loved sports, especially basketball. He most enjoyed spending time with his family...

Aug 17, 2021

Eileen Brandlein, 88, passed away peacefully in her home surrounded by her loving family on August 17, 2021. Jesus has called her Home. Eileen was born in December of 1932 in Chicago, IL to Paul and Mae Jones. She married Dr. Harold C. Brandlein in June of 1955. Eileen was a devoted wife and mother of five children. The love...