May 29, 2021

Eugene “Gene” Edward Hoglund, 84, lifelong resident of Rockford, passed away unexpectedly on Saturday, May 29, 2021. He was born May 6, 1937, the son of Erik and Ragna (Waarvik) Hoglund. Gene was a graduate of Rockford East High School. He married Lois Beckman on April 20, 1957. She passed away March 17, 2008. He then married Beth Lynn Anderson...

May 29, 2021

May 29, 2021

Lloyd Marcus Kissick was two months and a week short of his 104th birthday when he was welcomed to God’s private world on May 29, 2021. 103 years young was a long time in establishing God’s grace. He died peacefully in his own bed in his own house that he built here in Rockford, Illinois back in 1955. Lloyd was...

May 29, 2021

Roland Charles Harkleroad, 71, Machesney Park, passed away Saturday, May 29, 2021, at OSF St. Anthony Medical Center. He was born January 31, 1950, in Oakland, CA, the son of R.C. and Ann (Wren) Harkleroad. Roland was a graduate of Randolph-Henry High School in Virginia, class of 1968. He joined the Navy in 1969. While he was in the Navy,...

May 29, 2021

Joayne J. Conroy, 90, of Rockford, IL, died Saturday, May 29, 2021. She was born on July 1, 1930 in Los Angeles, CA to James Richard and Bertha (Parisek) Conroy. Joayne earned a Bachelor of Science at UCLA, and began a career as a School Teacher in the Los Angeles Unified School District for nearly 40 years where she held...

May 27, 2021

Vernon H. Brenden, 63, of Cherry Valley, IL, passed away on May 27, 2021. Vernon was born in Eau Claire, WI, on September 12, 1957; son of Irving and Grace (Sivertson) Brenden. He graduated from Elk Mound High School in 1975 and then went on to get his Bachelor Degree in Computer Science at Northern Illinois University. Vernon married Arlene...

May 26, 2021

On Wednesday, May 26, 2021, Susan K. Pippel, passed away at age 72 after a lengthy illness. She was lovingly surrounded by her extended family. Susan was born on August 18, 1948 in Rockford, Illinois to Thomas and Viola Williams. She attended grade school at St. Edwards, and graduated from Muldoon Catholic High School in 1966. On April 4, 1974,...

May 24, 2021

Ralph Edward “Bud” Rowe, 89, passed away Monday, May 24, 2021, at Serenity Hospice and Home in Oregon, IL. He was born December 18, 1931, in Rockford, IL, the son of Ralph and Mary Ita (Markham) Rowe. Graduated West High School. Ralph is a decorated Marine Corps veteran who served during the Korean War and was one of the Chosin...

May 24, 2021

Ronald “Ron” F. Degenhardt, 70, loving husband, father, “Bapa” and friend passed away unexpectedly of cardiac arrest on May 24, 2021. Born on June 13, 1950 in Marshfield, Wisconsin, son to Henry and Lavern (Ryan) Degenhardt and later raised by his foster parents, Ray and Frieda Stamm. Ron went on to graduate from Alma Center High School in 1969. After...

May 23, 2021

Berneice Severine, 98, Rockford, passed away peacefully Sunday, May 23, 2021, in her home surrounded by her loving family. She was born March 11, 1923, in Richland Center, WI, the daughter of Earl and Willa (Essex) Johnson. Berneice married Myron “Mike” Patch on September 29, 1941. He passed away May 20, 1957. She then married Gustav Severine on May 28,...

May 22, 2021

Joseph Michael Gile, 67, passed away after a lengthy illness Saturday, May 22, 2021 at Serenity Hospice and Home in Oregon, IL. He was born November 29, 1953, in Rockford, IL, the son of Clifford C. Gile and Ruth M. (Christian) Gile. Joseph graduated from Rockford West High School, class of 1972. He was a member of Plumbers, Pipefitters, and...

May 21, 2021

Steven P. Knoll, 57, of Machesney Park, IL passed away Friday, May 21, 2021. He was born June 14, 1963 the son of Paul and Jacqueline Smith Knoll. Steve was a union Iron Worker with Local 498 for 24 years. He was a loving son, father, brother, and papa. Survived by his children, Danielle (Ryan) Knoll and Morgan (Jesse) Shaw;...

May 19, 2021

Richard L. “Rick” Seivert, 62, of Rockford, passed away on Wednesday, May 19, 2021 at Holy Family Medical Center in Des Plaines, IL after a hard-fought battle with congestive heart failure and associated complications. Rick was born in El Monte, CA on October 7, 1958, son of Ray and Claire (Anderson) Seivert. He graduated from Boylan Catholic High School in...

May 19, 2021

Lloyd G. Haddad, 93, passed away surrounded by his loving family on May 19, 2021. He was born on January 27, 1928 in Rockford, Illinois son to Roger and Betty (Forzley) Haddad. Lloyd was a proud veteran, being in the Navy during World War II. Lloyd and Marilyn Bray wed on February 9 1952. He worked at Nehi Bottling Company...

May 19, 2021

Bradley “Brad” D. Denny, 60, has passed away on May 19, 2021. He was born on September 3, 1960, in Rockford, Illinois, son to Glenn Denny and Eleanor Beach. Brad attended East High School and later wed Sandy “Shookie” Fuller in Galena, Illinois on September 8, 2001. He worked where he and Sandy met, Rockford Memorial Hospital, as a security...

May 19, 2021

Beverly Jean Kelso, 81, of Rockford, Illinois passed away on May 19, 2021. She was born on January 18, 1940 to George and Gynell (Eggler) Henderson. Beverly’s father George passed away when she was young and her mom remarried Buford Gentry who helped raise her. She was a member of Holy Family Catholic Church for over 20 years, she helped...

May 18, 2021

Marjorie “Margie” Anne Schultz, 81, Loves Park, passed away Tuesday, May 18, 2021, in her home. She was born December 1, 1939, in Rockford, the daughter of Robert “Bob” E. and Cassie Smyth. She married Marvin Schultz on October 14, 1989. He passed away on April 12, 2020. Margie worked at Amcore Bank on 7th St. and then worked at...

May 17, 2021

Mary Jane Mac Murchy, 90, of Roscoe, IL, died at home Monday, May 17, 2021, surrounded by loved ones. She was born in Rockford, IL to Carl and Mary (Castrogiavani) Salamone. Mary Jane had a lifelong, strong Catholic faith. She was a Muldoon High School graduate and a member of the St. Mary’s Good Time Club. Mary Jane was a...

May 16, 2021

Mae V. Schumacher, 96, of Rockford, IL passed away Sunday, May 16, 2021. She was born May 16, 1925 in Galena, IL the daughter of Edward and Lucille (Mougin) Stafford. Mae grew up on the Stafford Farm in Irish Hollow. The farm is where she met the love of her life, Carlyle Schumacher. They married in 1958 and later moved...

May 16, 2021

James David Aamodt On Sunday, May 16, 2021, the Rockford community and the world of tumbling, trampoline and gymnastics lost a loving father, coach, entrepreneur and acrobatic legend. Jim co-owned the Gymnastic Academy of Rockford with his wife, Lori Aamodt and was one of the most decorated tumbling coaches in US history. Jim is credited with coaching 18 world tumbling...