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Kathleen M. Marinelli
May 13, 2021
Kathleen M. Marinelli, 73, Byron, died peacefully in her home on Thursday, May 13, 2021. This vivacious, supportive woman was born on July 31, 1947 in Rockford, daughter of Neil and Phyllis Edwards Driscoll. She was a 1965 graduate of Boylan Central Catholic High School, where she met her husband, Gregg. While studying for her bachelor’s degree at Tampa University,...
Champa Thammarath
May 12, 2021
.Champa Thammarath, 80, Rockford, passed away Wednesday, May 12, 2021, in her home. She was born September 16, 1940, in Laos. Survived by her husband, Khamphanh Thammarath; her children, Bouasy Thammarath, Vanessa Nanthavongsa, Chansouk (Bob Luepkes) Thammarath, and Chanieng Cashion; her grandchildren, Sootjarit Kirinhakone, Steven, Jonathan and Anthony Nanthavongsa, Brandon Thammarath, Brianna Schuldt, Noelle, Giselle and Halston Cashion; her great-grandchild,...
Ida Mae Niesen
May 11, 2021
After a courageous 12 year stare down with Alzheimer’s disease, Ida Mae Niesen (1939 - 2021) joined the legions of saints and her Savior, Jesus Christ, on Tuesday, May 11th at home on hospice support with her daughter Christine. Ida Mae Niesen was predeceased by her parents, Alfred Joseph Niesen and Margaret Agnes Niesen; her sisters, Mary Louise Einerson, Margaret...
John R. Schmidt
May 10, 2021
John R. Schmidt, 67, of Belvidere, IL passed away Monday, May 10, 2021 in his home. He was born June 11, 1953 in Elgin, IL the son to Robert B. and Ruth (Wilkinson) Schmidt. John married Deborah Goddard (Oakes) on March 4, 2006. He worked for many years as a heavy equipment truck driver. John was a proud member of...
Henry M. Hollar
May 10, 2021
Henry (Hank) Hollar’s life journey began in Chenoa, IL on June 6, 1925. Hank found out at a young age, that he was adopted by Victor and LeVere (Haney) Hollar, who raised Hank in the Christian faith in Mt. Morris, IL on a small, 40-acre farm, where he grew up and graduated high school in 1943. He remarked that his...
Joyce L. Baisden
May 9, 2021
Visitation will be Sunday, May 16 form 10:00 - 11:00 a.m. 1860 S. Mulford Rd. Memorial Service to follow at 11:00 a.m. Reverend Dean Parker officiating. Masks and social distancing are required.
Henry J. Close
May 8, 2021
Henry James (Hank) Close. Born March 4, 1936 in Washington, D.C., Born to Eternal Life May 8, 2021 in Rockford, Illinois. Survived by his wife of more than 60 years, Mary (nee Dollahan); his children Cary (Steve) Biskupic, Claudia (Ky) Sadlon, Jim (Laura) Close, Anne Manning, Mike (Debbie) Close, Julie (Justin) Bain; his grandchildren Colin and Riley Sadlon, Rheny, Aedan,...
Michael "Mikey" R. Fannan
May 6, 2021
Michael “Mikey” R. Fannan, 54, of Pecatonica, Illinois passed away on May 6, 2021 after complications following a valiant and courageous battle with COVID19. He was born on March 22, 1967 in Rockford, Illinois to Robert and LeAnn (Lapp) Fannan. Mike lived his whole life in Pecatonica, Illinois where he graduated from Pecatonica High School in 1985. He went to...
Ida M. Haring
May 6, 2021
Ida Haring 86 of Rockford passed away Thursday May 6th, 2021. She was born March 26th, 1935 in Hildreth, Nebraska, the daughter of George and Emma (Custer) Schurman. She married Jerome G. Haring in Franklin, Nebraska and later moved to Rockford. After raising her family she worked for Kelly Williamson Co for 25 years. Survivors include daughter Vicki (Robert) Graulich,...
Robert "Bob" E. Ash
May 5, 2021
Robert E. Ash “Bob” died May 5, 2021. He was 86 years old. He has been a resident of Rockford, Illinois since June, 1984. Bob Ash was born October 26, 1934 at West Union, Iowa, the first child of Robert Lincoln Ash and Edna (Olesen) Ash Hassler. He graduated from Oelwein High School (Iowa) in 1953. He participated in football,...
Victor Hugo Tewes
May 5, 2021
Vic was a lanky, big-boned guy who rode a motorcycle in his youth wearing a black leather jacket. He worked on all types of engines, including airplane engines, which he began while in the army and continued throughout his career. He was also a quiet, thoughtful man who led by example. Throughout his life his actions matched his character of...
Stephen "Steve" J. Archer
May 5, 2021
Stephen “Steve” James Archer, 73, Chana, passed away on Wednesday, May 5, 2021. Born July 22, 1947, in Rockford, the son of Richard and LaVon (Nyght) Archer. Steve was a graduate of Rockford East High School, class of 1965 and veteran of the United States Army, serving in Germany during the Vietnam era. He married Margaret Monaco in Rockford on...
William A. Smith
May 3, 2021
William A. Smith, 59, passed away suddenly on May 3, 2021. Born on September 5, 1961 in Rockford, Illinois son to Alex and Violet (Lundgren) Smith. He graduated from Hononegah High School and went on to work at a few places before settling at Sems and Specials Inc. until retirement. He enjoyed traveling to Hannibal, Missouri, the Wisconsin Dells, but...
Pamela J. Delong
May 3, 2021
Pamela J. DeLong, 72, of Rockford, IL passed away Monday, May 3, 2021. Pam was born December 19, 1948 in Indianapolis, IN the daughter to Joseph and Shirley (Roach) Clingenpeel. Pam married Steven DeLong on September 23, 1995. Pam was a devoted wife and mother, family was everything to her. She was a hero to her family and taught them...
Harry Lowe
May 3, 2021
Harry L. Lowe, 80 of Rockford, IL. passed away on Monday, May 03, 2021. He was born in Tazewell, TN., on September 18, 1940, the son of Robert and Bonnie (Trent) Lowe. Harry, (A.K.A. "Hacksaw") loved the Lord and was affiliated with Lincolnwood Baptist Church in Rockford. He was a humble man with a huge heart whom was always happiest...
Raymond R. Bunk, Jr.
May 2, 2021
Raymond R. Bunk, Jr., 83, of Rockford, Illinois passed away at home unexpectedly on May 2, 2021. Raymond was born in Chicago, IL on January 25, 1938, the son of Raymond and Lillian (Beskow) Bunk, Sr. He was a long time member of Trinity Lutheran Church in Rockford and married Carol McDonnell there on October 21, 1961. Raymond’s entire career...
Roseann L. Cimino
May 2, 2021
RoseAnn Cimino, 79, of Rockford passed away May 2, 2021 in her son, Patrick’s home surrounded by loved ones. She was born March 2, 1942 in Trieste, Italy the daughter of Giovanni and Albina Arpini. RoseAnn, her three sisters and her father traveled to America in 1953 in search of a better life for their family. Her mother made that...
Erin Bueschel
May 2, 2021
Erin Christine Barch Bueschel, of Rockford, Illinois passed away on May 2, 2021 after a 24 year long battle with cancer. She was born in Grosse Pointe Woods, Michigan on July 14, 1952, the daughter of Kathleen Muldoon Barch and Chester Barch. The third of four children, Erin (or Chrissy as she was known as a child), started her life...
Robert A. Vigna
May 2, 2021
Robert Anthony “Vigs” Vigna, PhD, 75, passed away peacefully on Sunday, May 2, 2021 at The Atrium surrounded by his loving wife Kathy after a long eight year battle with Alzheimer’s. He was born on May 11, 1945 in Rochester, New York to Anthony F. and Rose C. (Piscitello) Vigna. He was a graduate of Aquinas Institute in Rochester New...
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