Mar 30, 2021

Mary Jean Gibson, 94, of Rockford, IL, passed away on March 30, 2021 at Wesley Willows. She is the daughter of Charles and Margaret (Tucker) Bartholomew. She married the love of her life, Harold Gibson in Rockford, Illinois, they share 65 years of marriage. Mary was a member of Aldersgate Methodist Church. She enjoyed playing cards, and spending time with...

Mar 29, 2021

Mar 29, 2021

Charles Luther Spray, 78, of Rockford passed away March 29, 2021, after a short illness. Charles was born in Biggers, Arkansas, on November 18, 1942, son of Luther and Beatrice Spray. Charles and his family moved to Rockford when he was a child. Charles married the love of his life, Patsy (Hollaway) Spray, on January 27, 1962. Charles was a...

Mar 27, 2021

Bradley J. Denniston, 56, of Rockford, passed away on Saturday, March 27, 2021 in his home. Brad was born in Rockford on June 15, 1964, son of Robert and Anne (Buford) Denniston. He graduated from West High School, Class of 1982. Brad was a proud member of the Phantom Regiment Drum and Bugle Corps of Rockford, IL and the Concord...

Mar 24, 2021

Michael Dean Rossi, 66, passed away on March 24, 2021 at his home. He was born in Norton, Virginia on November 20, 1954, the son of Nick and Nora (Roberts) Rossi. He married Pam Perrone at St. Anthony’s Church in Rockford, IL, they shared 45 years of marriage together. He retired from Warner Brake & Electric where he worked as...

Mar 23, 2021

Edward F. “Ed” Allen, 72, of Rockford, passed away on Tuesday, March 23, 2021. Ed was born in Mineola, NY on July 28, 1948, son of Edward and Dorothy (Harte) Allen. He graduated from Chaminade High School, Class of 1966. Ed received his Bachelor’s Degree from Concordia University and also attended Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute. He was employed with Grumman Aerospace...

Mar 23, 2021

Edward C. Paasch, 89, of Rockford, IL passed away on March 23, 2021. He was born in Dwight, IL, on August 21, 1931 to Edward and Marie (Gram) Paasch. Edward joined the US Navy and proudly served his country. He married the love of his life, Margot, in 1956. Edward graduate with a Bachelor’s degree at the University of Illinois...

Mar 22, 2021

George E. Mathis, 79, of Rockford, IL passed away after a long battle with Parkinson’s disease on March 22, 2021. He was born on May 1, 1941 in Winona, MN to George and Alvina (Fahrendholz) Mathis. George met the love of his life, Doris, through a blind date in 1960. They married on May 4, 1963 in Winona, MN. He...

Mar 21, 2021

John Nash, 75, passed away on March 21, 2021 surrounded by family, after a long illness. Born in Rochelle, Illinois on January 16, 1946 to Curtis and Henrietta (Smith) Nash. John graduated from Boylan High School in 1964. After graduation, he joined the Air Force where he excelled in his technology courses. In September 1967, he deployed to Vietnam for...

Mar 19, 2021

Barbara “Barb” Ann Glovier, 78, passed away surrounded by her loving family on March 19, 2021. Born on August 11, 1942 in Dante, Virginia daughter to Countis and Maude (Sproles) Worley. She went on to marry the love of her life, William “Boyd” Glovier, in March 28, 1961 in their home in Virginia. They moved to Rockford for Boyd’s work...

Mar 18, 2021

Dr. Robert Dennis Wolford, 68, of Belvidere, IL passed away on March 18, 2021. He was born on April 8, 1952 in Beloit, WI, the son of Robert and Crystal Louise (Moody) Wolford. Robert served his country in the United States Army. After 6 years of courtship, Bob married Debra Elliott on June 3, 1988 at the Church by the...

Mar 18, 2021

Carolyn Donovan, 76, of Rockford, passed away on March 18, 2021 at St. Clare Hospital in Baraboo, WI. She was born on August 19, 1944. Carolyn is survived by her husband, Duane, and several grandchildren, nieces, nephews, family and friends. A visitation will be held on Tuesday, March 23, 2021 from 2:00 p.m. until the time of the Funeral Service...

Mar 17, 2021

Nita A. DalSanto, 77, of Rockford, IL, passed away on March 17, 2021. She was born in Merrill, WI on April 23, 1943 to Warren and Dorothy (Rajek) Schneider. She was a lifelong Catholic and a parishioner of St. Edwards Catholic Church. Nita was an avid sewist and quilter. Nita had a passion for music, she was a member of...

Mar 16, 2021

Edward “Ed” S. Roman, 60, of Rockford, IL, passed away on Tuesday, March 16, 2021, after a hard fought battle against pulmonary fibrosis. Ed was born October 9, 1960, the son of Edward J. and Virginia (Welps) Roman. Ed attended Plainfield High School, graduating in 1978. He went on to obtain his Bachelor’s Degree from Eastern Illinois University where he...

Mar 15, 2021

Diana M. Meyer, 86, passed away on March 15, 2021. Born September 13, 1934 in Chicago, Illinois the only child of Alfred and Marie (Toussaint) Kolkau. She went on to marry the love of her life, Paul Meyer in February of 1954. Diana enjoyed golfing, enjoying the course at the Marengo Ridge Country Club, and she enjoyed traveling. She and...

Mar 15, 2021

James Dennis Gibson, 93, left this world on March 15, 2021. He entered the world on September 26, 1927 to Jim and Hetty Gibson, deceased. He joined the US Coast Guard in 1945, and served during WW II. James also attended Loras College in Dubuque, Iowa and joined the FBI in 1950 and served in Chicago Division, New Haven Division,...

Mar 14, 2021

William H. Grady, 97, a longtime airport official in Rockford and a former Belvidere city treasurer, died Sunday (March 14) at his home. He was a loving husband, father, grandfather and great-grandfather. He also was a World War II veteran, a proud alumnus of the University of Notre Dame and a devout Catholic, who was one of the first lay...

Mar 13, 2021

Joy Ann Rittmeyer, 79, slipped peacefully into the reality of Heaven Saturday evening, March 13, 2021, while at home, with family by her side, after a short bout with abdominal cancer. Born October, 15, 1941 in Rockford, IL, the daughter of Sigurd and Theda Johnson, Joy married the love of her life, Glen Rittmeyer, June 3, 1972 and lovingly made...

Mar 12, 2021

Jacob “Jake” Adam Lee, 23, of Caledonia, passed away on March 12, 2021. He was born on March 20, 1997 in Rockford, IL the son of David “Dave” and Tana (Carter) Lee. Jake graduated from Guilford High School in 2015. After High School he attended Rock Valley College and obtained an Associate’s Degree. He currently worked at CVS as a...

Mar 12, 2021

Margaret “Maggie” M. Rudolph, 37, of Cherry Valley, IL passed away surrounded by family and friends on Friday, March 12, 2021, losing a courageous battle with breast cancer. She was born June 30, 1983 in Rockford, IL the daughter to Ronald and Paula (Sanders) Rudolph, lovingly referred to as their “sweet one”. Maggie attended Jefferson High School graduating in 2001...