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Lois A. Harding
September 12, 2021
Rockford, Lois (Harshman) Harding 94, of Rockford, passed away on September 12, 2021. Born March 6, 1927 in Sterling, IL, daughter of William James and Verna (Hey) Harshman. She graduated from Sterling High School in 1944, North Central College with a BA degree in 1948, and Northern Illinois University with an MSED degree in 1967. She was married to Edward...
Orville W. "Tank" Reichenbach Jr.
September 10, 2021
Orville W. “Tank” Reichenbach Jr., 87, of Rockford, passed away on Friday, September 10, 2021. Orville was born in Rockford, IL on June 5, 1934, son of Orville W. and Jeanette (Ogilby) Reichenbach Sr. He proudly served his country in the U.S. Marine Corps for 3 years. Orville married Jo Ann Wells at St. Bridget Catholic Church in Loves Park...
Linda Brown
September 9, 2021
Linda Brown, 73, of Loves Park went to be with her Lord and Savior Thursday, September 9, 2021. She was born June 12, 1948 in Vaiden, Mississippi to Lawrence Bailey and Sara Bell Collins. Linda was a hardworking, loving woman with a strong will. She was quiet but gave the best advice. Linda enjoyed reading and attending church. Most of...
Robert "Bob" A. Calgaro
September 9, 2021
Robert “Bob” A. Calgaro, 67, of Rockford, was called home to be with the Lord on September 9, 2021 at OSF St. Anthony Medical Center, after a brief illness. Born April 20, 1954 in Rockford, the son of John & Mary (Valente) Calgaro. Graduate of Boylan Central Catholic High School, class of 1972. He completed his undergraduate education at Northwestern...
Bette J. Weber (Talley)
September 8, 2021
Bette J. Weber (Talley), 81, Rockford, died on Wednesday, September 8, 2021 in her daughter’s home surrounded by loving family. Born July 10, 1940 in Rockford, daughter of Calvin and Bertha Branch Alexander. Graduate of West High School. She was the successful owner of Techni-Chem Company for many years, retiring in 2007. Bette loved people and always made everyone feel...
Michael E. Booker
September 7, 2021
Michael “Mike” E. Booker, 36, heartbreakingly passed away on September 7, 2021 in Rockford, Illinois. Born on December 10, 1984 in Rockford, Illinois son to Brian Booker and Michele Gregory. Mike spent most of his life working locally for different trucking companies, and in February of 2021 decided to happily work for Ja Frate. He chose to drive truck locally...
Vincent M. Sherman
September 7, 2021
Vincent M. Sherman, 92, lifelong Rockford resident, died on Tuesday, September 7, 2021 in his home with his family by his side. Vince was born May 4, 1929 to Charles and Josephine Giangroso Sherman, graduated from West High School and served in the U.S. Coast Guard. He married Lita Ferri on September 1, 1952 at St. Anthony of Padua Catholic...
Neil J. Linssen
September 5, 2021
Neil Linssen, 93, of Rockton, passed away Sunday, September 5, 2021. He was born June 11, 1928 in the son of John and Elizabeth (O’Neil) Linssen. Neil married the love of his life, Colleen Quick, on October 11, 1947 and were married for almost 71 years. Neil worked as a letter carrier for the United States Postal Service starting in...
Karen Ann Carlson
September 4, 2021
Karen Ann Carlson, 79, Rockford, passed away Saturday, September 4, 2021, in her home surrounded by her loving family. She was born November 13, 1941, in Rockford, the daughter of John and Katherine (Layre) Gustafson. Karen was a graduate of Rockford East High School, class of 1959 and after graduating from St. Anthony School of Nursing went on to work...
Daniel R. Erb
September 4, 2021
Daniel R. Erb, 68, of Monroe Center, IL passed away on Saturday, September 4, 2021. Dan was born in Rockford, IL on June 15, 1953, son of Guy and Marie (Krischke) Erb. He graduated from Auburn High School, Class of 1972. Dan married Mary Jane Brooks on June 12, 1981 in Rockford. They own and operate Phil’s Power Plus. He...
Kristin M. Carroll
September 4, 2021
Kristin M. Bindl-Carroll, 44, passed away suddenly on Saturday, September 4, 2021. Born December 13, 1976 in Madison, Wisconsin, daughter of Raymond H. and Ilene (Ederer) Bindl. Kristin graduated with a Bachelor of Social Work degree from Illinois State University and a Master of Social Work degree from Aurora University in 2004. She married Travis Carroll at St. Rita Catholic...
Kermit D. Hartmann
September 3, 2021
Kermit Dwight Hartmann, 88, of Beloit, WI, passed away on Friday, September 3, 2021. He was born on July 13, 1933 in Saint Cloud, Minnesota to Clifton and Loretta (Hackett) Hartman. Kermit graduated from Belvidere High School in 1952 and then joined the Navy to serve his country. He served in the U.S. Navy for 2 years and the National...
Marjorie Mae Finley
September 3, 2021
Marjorie Mae Finley, died September 3, 2021. She was born July 3, 1923 in Burritt Township to Ethel and James Alexander. She grew up on the farm that is now Edwards Apple West. Marjorie married David Kintz on November 17, 1945 and moved to Richland Center, Wisconsin where her two daughters were born. When David passed away on November 23,...
Patricia A. Jamison
August 31, 2021
Patricia A. Jamison, 89, of Rockford, passed away after a battle with dementia on Tuesday, August 31, 2021, in her daughters home surrounded by her family. She was born January 18, 1932, in Rockford, the daughter of Kendall and Marion (Dolan) Parker. Pat married John (Jack) H. Jamison Jr. on August 16, 1952, in Rockford. She retired from Kmart after...
Johnny Nemecio Nolasco
August 31, 2021
Johnny Nemecio Nolasco, 57, of Cherry Valley passed away August 31, 2021 following a two week coma due to a tragic motorcycle accident. He was born on November 10, 1963 to Emiliano and Guadalupe (Sanchez) Nolasco. Johnny was loved by many and will never be forgotten. He was the rock of our family and was always there to help with...
Sally Lohoff
August 31, 2021
Sally Lohoff, 69, passed away on August 31, 2021 at her home. She is the daughter of William and Dixie Atkinson. She married the love of her life, William Lohoff on November 13, 1998 in Rockford, IL. Sally retired from Landstar where she worked as a dispatcher. She enjoyed crafting, gardening, and watching Nascar races. Animals held a special place...
Joseph A. Avendano
August 31, 2021
Joseph A. Avendano, 62, of Machesney Park passed away Tuesday August 31, 2021. He was born March 8, 1959, in Rockford, the son of Antonio and Ella (Medina) Avendano, Sr. Joe had a lifelong Catholic faith, attending St. Anthony Grade School and graduating from Boylan High School, Class of 1977. He married Cindi Keip in 1989 at Holy Family Catholic...
Merle E. Olmstead
August 30, 2021
Merle E. Olmstead, 77, Rockford, passed away Monday, August 30, 2021. He was born July 5, 1944, in Rockford, the son of Emery and Margaret (Flynn) Olmstead. Merle was a veteran serving in the Army. He married Tanya Pavlova on August 27, 1971, in Rockford. He was employed at Greenlee Textron in customer service for 43 years. Merle enjoyed golfing,...
Larry A. Schaid
August 29, 2021
Larry A. Schaid, 74, of Roscoe, IL died on August 29, 2021. Born September 25, 1946 in Woodstock, IL, the son of Norman and Vera (Wipple) Schaid. Larry had a lifelong Catholic faith. He grew up and worked on the family farm until he began working as an assembler for various manufacturing firms. He married Waltraud “Trudy” Busse in Marengo,...
Brent A. Evans
August 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...
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