June 5, 2021

Benjamin “Ben” Alex Fettes, 24, of Belvidere, IL passed away unexpectedly in his home on June 5, 2021. He was born October 13, 1996, to Brian Fettes and Candace Cacciatore. Ben graduated from Jefferson High School in 2015 and then went on to Rock Valley College where he studied Industrial Technology and earned many trade certificates. He worked at Header...

June 4, 2021

Johnathan D. Stuckey, begrudgingly known as Bubba by family, 36, passed away unexpectedly on June 4, 2021. He was born in Rockford, Illinois on May 12, 1985 son to David and Polly (Jobes) Stuckey. John graduated from Harlem High School in 2003, and went on to continue his education to work as a welder, recently being employed by Henning Inc....

June 4, 2021

On Friday, June 4, 2021, Steven Michael Balzer, loving husband, father of five children, son, brother, and friend went home to the Lord at the age of 39. Steve was born on June 20, 1981, in Rockford to Robert and Joyce (Bickett) Balzer. He attended Holy Family grade school and Boylan Central Catholic High School. Steve received his Bachelors and...

June 4, 2021

Doris B. Fransen, 94, Rockford – Doris B. Fransen passed away peacefully on Friday, June 4th, 2021. Born Jan 9, 1927, in Chappell, Nebraska to Sylvia and Anton Johnson. She attended Luther College, Wahoo, Nebraska where she met her husband, N. Gunnar Fransen. Doris and ‘Gunny’ were married on October 15, 1947 in Chappell, Nebraska. Doris worked at East High...

June 3, 2021

Desiderio Galván, de 90 años, de Rockford falleció el jueves 3 de junio de 2021 en su casa rodeado de su esposa y familia. Nació el 11 de febrero de 1931 en México hijo de Cirilo y Antonia (Mandujano) Galván. Desiderio se casó con el amor de su vida, Petra Mendoza en 1951 y han estado casados durante 70 años....

June 2, 2021

Terra Lynn Tedder, 67, of Rockford, IL, died Wednesday, June 2, 2021. She was born on July 27, 1953 in Herrin, IL to Laurence and Evelyn (Allen) Tedder. Terra was a graduate of Boylan High School, Class of 1971. She loved music and playing the guitar. Terra was a long-time member of St. Bernadette Catholic Church, serving as the head...

June 2, 2021

Sharryn L. Proudfoot, 84, Rockford, passed away Wednesday, June 2, 2021, in her home. She was born March 24, 1937, in Rockford, the daughter of Robert E. and Hellen J. (Widmer) Roach. She was a graduate of Rockford East High School, class of 1955, and then graduated from St. Anthony School of Nursing in 1958. She married Patrick D. Proudfoot...

June 2, 2021

Linda Hamor, 66, of Rockford, passed away on June 2, 2021 after a long battle with cancer. She was born in Rockford, IL, on July 6, 1954 the daughter of Thomas and Marcelline Moreau. Linda was affiliated with Lincoln Wood Baptist Church in Rockford. She enjoyed singing in the choir, gardening, and swimming. She shared her passion of horses with...

June 2, 2021

Lona Wilson, age 55, of Rockford, passed away at PA Peterson. She was born on June 4, 1965, the daughter of Judy Ptacek and Donald Wilson. Lona loved unicorns, Mickey Mouse and animals. She enjoyed car rides, rides on her scooter, playing poker, crocheting and eating sundaes from McDonalds. She is survived by her sister, Teresa Underhill, brother, Gary (Cally)...

June 2, 2021

Michael J. Janzak, 24, passed away suddenly due to a motorcycle accident on June 2, 2021. He was born January 5, 1997, in Rockford, Illinois raised by Aleksy and Wanda Kubisiewicz, Michael graduated from Guilford High School in 2015. He worked his way from management at Mc Donalds to working as a CNC/floor supervisor at World Class Tool and Machine....

June 2, 2021

Mai B. Nguyen, 72, of Rockford, passed away on June 2, 2021 at Swedish American Hospital. She was born September 25, 1948 in Vietnam, the daughter of Tau Thanh Phan & Thanh Thi Tran. She married Sanh Nguyen in Vietnam on November 24, 1972. They moved to the United States in 1987. She was a member of St. Edward’s Church....

June 2, 2021

Pamela Sue Ripplinger of Belvidere, IL departed this earthly life June 2, 2021 at Swedish American Hospital in Rockford, IL, with her children by her side. Born January 13, 1949 in Litchfield, IL, daughter of George & Arlene (Beyer) Robertson. Married Frank “Dusty” Ripplinger on June 20, 1970, in Belvidere. Graduated from Belvidere High School class of 1967 where she...

June 1, 2021

Wesley Dale Roswold, 86 of Elgin, passed away on June 1, 2021. He was born on September 3, 1934 in Morris, Illinois, the son of Thomas and Edith (Tesdale) Roswold. He married his “one and only,” Joyce Irene Lancaster on November 6, 1953. Wesley was a mechanical engineer and retired from Indak Manufacturing. He held several patents and loved his...

June 1, 2021

Tammy Marie Gnutek, 56, passed away on June 1, 2021. Born on November 12, 1964 in Elgin, Illinois daughter to George Strombach and Paulette Adams. Tammy grew up to become a fun and beloved daughter, mother, grandmother, sister, aunt and friend. She enjoyed spending time with people and family; whether that be showing off her skill of winning Rummy and...

May 31, 2021

Reginald C. Ring, 79, Rockford, died unexpectedly on Monday, May 31, 2021 in OSF St. Anthony Medical Center. Born October 1, 1941 in Rockford, son of Warren and Della Paulikitis Ring. Graduated from West High School in 1959 and was a veteran of the U.S. Army. Following his discharge from active duty he retired as a Lieutenant Colonel from the...

May 31, 2021

Barbara Kay Whitlock, 83, of Cherry Valley, passed away peacefully on May 31, 2021, at her home with her family by her side. Barbara was born on August 4, 1937 in Rock Falls, IL the daughter Elmer and Lucielle McNinch. She married the love of her life, James Whitlock on October 26, 1956 in Rock Falls, IL, they shared 65...

May 30, 2021

Megan Gail (Berger) Trilk, 56 Meg passed peacefully on Sunday, May 30, 2021 in Rockford, Illinois. She was surrounded by her husband and children at the time of her passing. She was an unfortunate and undeserving victim of the Covid pandemic. Funeral Mass will be held at 10:30 a.m. on Thursday, June 3, 2021 at Holy Family Catholic Church, 4401...

May 29, 2021

Benjamin M. C. Pehler, 34, passed away on Saturday, May 29, 2021. Also known as “Benjie” “Ben” and “Bambi” by his family and friends. Ben was born in Hanau, Hessen, Germany on March 13, 1987, son of Matthew and Heike (Bastian) Pehler. He grew up in Germany until age 5 when his family came to the U.S. in 1992. Ben...

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...