July 7, 2021

Russell L. Costello, 92, passed away on July 7, 2021 in Rockford, Illinois. He was born in Rockford on May 9, 1929, son to Michael and Rose (Marelli) Costello. He graduated from St. Thomas High School and attended St. Ambrose College in Davenport, IA. In 1951 he entered the U.S. Army and was a member of the 13th Signal, 1st...

July 7, 2021

John Edward Jurasek passed away unexpectedly on July 7, 2021. He was born on October 2, 1960 to Nathalie (Reiland) and John Jurasek in Rockford. A graduate of West High School and Rock Valley College, John worked at an early age at First National Bank and as a chef at Rockford’s Feather Club before owning and operating his own business,...

July 6, 2021

Rodney J. Repka, age 83, passed away on Tuesday, July 6th, 2021. Rodney was born on February 3, 1938 in Rockford, Illinois, son to John Peter and Stella (Burba) Repka. Beloved husband to Carolyn Repka, as well as a loving father, grandfather and great-grandfather. Rodney had an incredible sense of humor, was easy going, kind, and was always willing to...

July 6, 2021

Elroy Joseph Hennes, 85, of Rockford, passed away on Wednesday, July 7, 2021 at home surrounded by his loving family. He was born on December 3, 1935, in Aurora, the son of Walter and Erma (Voga) Hennes. He married the love of his life, Sandra on March 10, 1958. Elroy was a member of the Rockford Congregation of Jehovah’s Witnesses....

July 5, 2021

July 4, 2021

Teresa G. Ealey, 48, of Rockford, passed away on Sunday, July 4, 2021. She was born on July 14, 1972, in Rockford, IL, the daughter of Norm and Mary (Humphrey) Ealey. Teresa graduated from Jefferson High School in 1990 and went on to get her Bachelor Degree in Business Administration at Rockford University in 1995. Teresa worked as a Manager...

July 3, 2021

Bernice A. Lawver, 84, of Cherry Valley, IL passed away on Saturday, July 3, 2021. She was born on May 25, 1937, in Rockford, IL, the daughter of Bernard and Celia (Brodeski) Krowczyk. Bernice is a 1955 graduate of West High School. She married Gene Lawver on April 22, 1990. Bernice was a member of St. Bridget Catholic Church since...

July 2, 2021

Charlotte Jo Bacino Burton, 76, of Rockford, peacefully passed away surrounded by her husband and Son on Friday, July 2, 2021. Charlotte was born in Rockford, IL on December 13, 1944, daughter of Charles and Virginia (Miles) Bacino. Charlotte attended Catholic school at St Edward. Her favorite study in school was History, which she held a passion for all her...

July 1, 2021

John W. Wilhelm, 83, Rockford, passed away Thursday, July 1, 2021, at home. Born on September 25, 1937, in Beloit, WI, the son of Walter and Isabel (Pond) Wilhelm. He graduated from Beloit Memorial High School in 1955 and later attended Rock Valley College to get his Associates degree. John worked many years as a Safety Director for Sundstrand and...

June 30, 2021

Aaron Xavier Flores was born on November 12, 2004 and left this world at the tender age of 16 in Belvidere, IL where he resided. He graduated from St. James Elementary School and was a rising junior at Boylan Catholic High School in Rockford, IL. At St. James he served as an altar boy and lecturer and sang in the...

June 30, 2021

Joseph “Joe” H. Marchione, lifelong resident of Rockford, passed away peacefully on June 30, 2021 surrounded by his family. He was born on September 11, 1927, the son of Sam and Rose Marchione. He married the love of his life, Sandra, on March 19, 1960 at St. Anthony’s Church. They shared 61 years of marriage. Joe graduated from West High...

June 29, 2021

Thomas “Tom” C. Baylor, 63, of Machesney Park, passed away on June 29, 2021. He was born on September 4, 1957, in Rockford, IL to William and Carlotta (Johnson) Baylor. Tom attended Harlem High School where he enjoyed playing baseball and graduated in 1975. Tom served in the Marine Corps for 4 years and was honorably discharged. He married Maria...

June 28, 2021

Sun Cha Bourgord, 71, of Loves Park, passed away on June 28, 2021 surrounded by her loving family. Born in South Korea on December 5, 1949 daughter to Jae Duk and Bok Rye (Ha) Cho. When Sun Cha was in her early elementary school years, because of the time era, she was taken out of school very early and had...

June 26, 2021

Walter “Wally” H. Steinle, 79, of Poplar Grove passed away on Saturday, June 26, 2021. Wally was born on October 24, 1941 in Chicago, IL, son of Walter F. and Eleanor (Schmidt) Steinle. He proudly served his country in the United States Army. Wally married the love of his life, Monica B. Skic on December 19, 1964 in Chicago. He...

June 25, 2021

Kenneth Wayne Palmer (Ken), 93, passed away peacefully at home on June 25, 2021. His wife, Betty, was by his side. Ken was born in Rockford on March 27, 1928 at the home of his parents, William, Sr. and Ethel Palmer. Ken was a life-long Rockford resident. Although he and Betty traveled the world, Ken always liked coming home. Ken...

June 23, 2021

Russell L. Adams, 79, of Rockford, IL earned his angel wings passing away Wednesday, June 23, 2021. He was born May 3, 1942 in Brookland, AR the son to Edward and Minnie (Davenport) Adams. Russell was joined in matrimony on November 26, 1960 to Marcia Beck, his wife and best friend of 61 years. Russell worked at Cotta Transmission for...

June 22, 2021

David Alan Nelson, 70 years old, of Winnebago, IL passed away in his home of natural causes on June 22, 2021. David was born February 18,1951, in Turner County, South Dakota. He graduated with a Bachelor's in Arts from Cal State University in Long Beach. He went on to actively work in the Radio industry. Working for radios all over,...

June 22, 2021

Roger M. Gustafson, 77, of Rockford, passed away on June 22, 2021. He was born on March 26, 1944 in Rockford, IL, the son of Harry and Mae (Galocy) Gustafson. Roger earned a BA from the University of Illinois and a MA from the University of Southern California. He was a big USC football fan. Roger was a Professor in...

June 22, 2021

Warren Bunger, 84, passed away on June 22, 2021 at home surrounded by his family. He was born on June 6, 1937, in Ogle County on his family farm. He is the son of William and Helen (Pfeiffer) Bunger. He married the love of his life, Glenda on October 16, 1960 at St. John’s Church in Ashton, IL. Warren was...

June 20, 2021

Orlyn Glen Huwe died peacefully at his Rockford home on Sunday, June 20, 2021. Orlyn was born in Day County, South Dakota, in 1934, to Arthur and Viola (Selle) Huwe. He married Rita Carol Carey in Troy, Ohio, in 1960. They have three sons, three grandchildren, and one great grandchild. One granddaughter, Amelia, died in infancy. Orlyn’s family moved to...