Aug 2, 2021

Patrick James Campbell, 88 of Shirland, IL was called home August 2, 2021. He attended St. Peter’s School and was a 1950 graduate of West High School. Pat proudly served as a Corporal in the Korean War, and upon his return met and married his loving wife of 66 years, Margaret (Marne) Wixom of Janesville, WI. Pat volunteered for many...

Aug 2, 2021

Victor Hernandez, 29, heartbreakingly passed away on August 2, 2021. Born in Elgin, Illinois on May 5, 1992 son to Francisco and Felicitas (Garcia) Hernandez. Victor attended Thomas Jefferson High School, and worked various jobs throughout his lifetime. His main hobbies included riding his beloved motorcycles and hanging out with friends and family. He will be survived by those who...

Jul 31, 2021

Michael Bryan, 62, of Rockford, passed away on July 31, 2021. He was born on October 30, 1958, the son of Larmon and JoAnn Bryan. Michael loved doing puzzles and fidgeting around with pants on the hanger. He would often put them on the hanger and take them off. He is survived by his three sisters; Cindy (Craig) Roberts, Kathy...

Jul 29, 2021

Dorothy “Dottie” A. (Bocker) Kast, 87, of Byron, passed away Thursday, July 29, 2021. Dottie was born December 28, 1933, the daughter of Oscar and Glenola (Hayes) Schreck. She attended school at Mount Carroll and Shannon High School. Dottie worked for the Illinois Department of Public Aid and Child Support. She married LaVerne Bocker on June 14, 1950, in Forreston,...

Jul 26, 2021

Margaret M. Murphy, 94, of Loves Park, IL passed away on Monday, July 26, 2021. Margaret was born in Rockford on November 21, 1926, daughter of William and Margaret (Mullarky) Murphy. She married John J. Murphy Jr. in Rockford on October 7, 1947. John passed away October 7, 2005. Margaret was a longtime member of St. Patrick Catholic Church for...

Jul 25, 2021

Harriett H. (Sadewater) Bussan, 82, of Pecatonica, IL, left this world to meet her eternal rewards in the early hours of Sunday, July 25, 2021. Harriett was born March 26, 1939, in New Milford, IL, the youngest child to Emil & Lulu Victoria (Larson) Sadewater. She graduated from Rockford West High, in 1958, and married James Bussan on November 14,...

Jul 25, 2021

Jewell R. Loveland passed from this life on July 25, 2021 in Rockford, Illinois. Born in Lauratown, Arkansas on May 6, 1922, one of 15 children to Ora and Rachel (Matthews) Loveland. Jewell started working in the cotton fields as a young boy and running fishing lines and setting traps. He was called to the Army where he served from...

Jul 22, 2021

Souvath Sayavong, 33, of Rockford, passed away on Thursday, July 22, 2021. He was born December 22, 1987, in Laos, the son of Seny and Bouakham (Monmany) Sayavong. He attended Rock Valley College where he earned his associates degree. Souvath was a member of the Ratanaram Buddhist Temple. He worked as a chef at Panda Express. Souvath is survived by...

Jul 20, 2021

Mary Arlene (Schwartz) Goebel, 97, of Rockford, passed away on Tuesday, July 20, 2021 surrounded by her family. She was born on December 12, 1923 in Gratiot, WI, the daughter of Lewis and Victoria Schwartz. Mary married the love of her life, William J. Goebel (Bill) at Holy Rosary Catholic Church in Darlington, WI on June 27, 1944. Mary and...

Jul 18, 2021

Jane Q. Ramsey, 93, of Winnebago, passed away on July 18, 2021. She was born on April 1, 1928, on the family farm in Winnebago, IL to Horace and Maude (Kissack) Brown. She and her family were members of the Burritt Community Church. Jane graduated from Winnebago High School and went on to get her Bachelor Degree at Dubuque University....

Jul 18, 2021

Margaret “Midge” E. Cameron, 98, of Rockford, passed away on Sunday, July 18, 2021. Margaret was born May 20, 1923 in Galesburg, IL, daughter of Aaron and Esther (Mason) Babbitt. She graduated from Galesburg Senior High School, Class of 1941. Margaret married Ray D. Cameron Sr. on March 14, 1943. She was employed as the bookkeeper with Wallace College Book...

Jul 18, 2021

Elizabeth “Beth” M. Phillips, 53, passed away peacefully surrounded by her loving family on July 18, 2021. She was born on December 18, 1967 in Milwaukee, Wisconsin daughter to James and Lois (Gartner) Girard. A Boylan Catholic High School 1986 graduate, Beth proceeded to attend college until she found herself working at Valley Bank in 1990. That bank changed to...

Jul 17, 2021

Jul 15, 2021

Aaron C. Martin, 45, of Rockford, passed away on Thursday, July 15, 2021. Aaron was born in Rockford on October 25, 1975, son of Charles and Gloria (Lee) Martin. He graduated from East High School, Class of 1994 and later earned his Associate’s Degree from Rock Valley College. Aaron was a dedicated employee with U.P.S. for over 19 years. He...

Jul 13, 2021

LeRoy “Lee” H. Baumgartner, 83, Rockford, passed away on Tuesday, July 13, 2021, in his home surrounded by his family. He was born in Thompson Township, Jo Daviess County, on September 8, 1937, the son of Bernard and Veronica (Berlage) Baumgartner. Lee served in the Army attaining the rank of Sergeant. He married Barbara Van Raalte in Freeport on September...

Jul 13, 2021

Susan Marie Castle, 85, of Rockford, IL passed away Tuesday July 13, 2021. She was born February 18, 1936 to G. Harold and Marie (Fieberg) Sigwart. She attended Arlington Hts. High School, Harper Community Junior College nursing program and Northern Illinois University to obtain her nursing degree. She later worked at Lutheran General Hospital in Park Ridge and then completed...

Jul 12, 2021

Stella C. Hawkinson, 98, of Rockford, passed away on Monday, July 12, 2021. Stella was born in Rockford on March 30, 1923, daughter of Joseph and Mary (Dombrzalski) Brudnowski. Stella was united in marriage to Daryl S. Hawkinson in Rockford on June 14, 1947. She was a longtime member of St. Stanislaus Kostka Catholic Church. She was employed with Barber-Colman...

Jul 11, 2021

Glen R. Brentner, 87, of Rockton, passed away peacefully on July 11, 2021. He was born June 17, 1934 in Rockford, to H. Everett and Leatha (Bridges) Brentner. Glen graduated from East High School and retired after many years as an officer for the Rockford Police Department. Glen enjoyed golfing, playing cards, and watching the White Sox. He read the...

Jul 10, 2021

Nina Lazorevna Bubela went home to her Heavenly Father on July 10th, 2021 at the age of 80. Nina was born on August 15th, 1940 in Lanskaya, Belarus. Nina married her husband, Aleksandr, on August 7th, 1960. Together, Nina and Aleksandr raised seven children in a home where love and faith abounded. Nina enjoyed gardening, singing, and ensuring that her...

Jul 9, 2021

Allen McCrea Olson, age 82, Rockford (formerly of Belvidere) beloved husband, father and grandfather passed away July 9, 2021. He was born on June 22, 1939 to Chester and Mildred (Masterson) Olson in Rock Rapids, IA. The family moved to Inwood, IA when Al was a young boy. He grew up there and graduated from Inwood High School, Class of...