Jan 26, 2021

Julie Ann Mayer, 88, of Rockford, IL, formerly of Powell, TN, passed away January 26, 2021. She was born on August 6, 1932, in Milwaukee, WI, to Robert and Olga (Mihajlov) Brahm. Julie was a lifelong Catholic who enjoyed playing bridge, reading and golfing. She was a volunteer at the UT Medical Center Hospital helping with many of their fundraising...

Jan 25, 2021

Wallace “Wallie” E. Hall, 78, of Chicago, passed away January 25, 2021. He was born on September 23, 1942, in Chicago, IL to Wallace E. and Catherine (Wilson) Hall. Wallie was a 1960 graduate of St. Patrick High School in Chicago and attended Loyola University in Chicago. He served his country in the US Army as a Communications Specialist from...

Jan 25, 2021

With great sadness we announce the passing of Richard “Dick” Harlan Hynes, of Rockford, on Monday, January 25, 2021. Dick was born in Dekalb, IL on October 26, 1941, son of Joseph Harlan Hynes and Helaine Vivian (Kubecky) Hynes. He served our country in United States Marine Corps. Dick was a proud graduate of Notre Dame University, receiving a degree...

Jan 24, 2021

Betty L. Bennett, 89, passed away January 24, 2021. Born September 15, 1931 in Olney, Illinois daughter to Loy and Florence (Greenwood) Davis. She married the love of her life, Rubert Bennett on August 5, 1950 and went on to have three children. Betty was strong in her faith, always being happy to be in a Methodist church, she loved...

Jan 23, 2021

Janet A. Gresenz, 85, of Rockford and Winnebago (1974-2016), passed away, with the presence of loving family, in spirit and virtually, on Saturday, January 23, 2021, from complications resulting from Covid -19. She was born October 14, 1935, in Green Bay, WI, the daughter of Walter P. Kennedy and Sylvia M. Hannan. She was raised in Wisconsin and married her...

Jan 23, 2021

Robert G. Schutte, 78, of Rockford, passed away on Saturday, January 23, 2021. He was born July 3, 1942 in Iowa City, IA, the son of Harold and Inez (Jahnke) Schutte. Robert was a 1960 graduate of Dubuque Senior High School. On December 21, 1963, he and Russell Rita Rohr were united in marriage in Dubuque, IA. Robert was a...

Jan 23, 2021

Roland H Gustafson, 94, of Rockford, IL, passed away Saturday January 23, 2021 in Rockford, IL. He was born September 21, 1926, in Rockford, to Sam and Olga Gustafson. Married Esther (Heinitz) on February 16, 1947. Roland worked as a salesman at Dierks Foods in Rockford for many years, retiring at the age of 76. Roland was a World War...

Jan 22, 2021

Jan 21, 2021

Marvin “Dale” Edmond, 66, passed away on January 21, 2021. Born on February 9, 1954 in Junction City, Kansas he was the only son to William and Birdeena (Horn) Edmond. Dale was a member of UAW Local 803 and worked at Rockford Powertrain for over 40 years, retiring with the company then called GKN Rockford. A lifelong member of First...

Jan 21, 2021

Wilson Sadowsky, 90, of Rockford, IL passed away Thursday, January 21, 2021. He was born in Rochester, IN the son of Maurice and Margaret (Wilson) Sadowsky. A graduate of Rochester High School and Purdue University, Wilson married Ann Cessna in 1952. He retired from Sundstrand in 1990. Wilson was a dedicated member of Westminster Presbyterian Church. He was a humble,...

Jan 21, 2021

David W. Jarvis, 56, of Machesney Park, passed away January 21, 2021. He was born on March 11, 1964, in Rockford, to Danny E. and Joyce A. (Baney) Jarvis. David was a veteran of U.S. Army. He married Kathy Presho on 01/01/2001. Dave was a part of the Jarvis Construction family and worked for Carpenters Local Union 792, he was...

Jan 20, 2021

Betty M. Davis, 98, Rockford, passed away Wednesday, January 20, 2021, at River Bluff Nursing Home. She was born May 12, 1922, in West Frankfurt, IL. Betty married George Foster Davis on June 30, 1937, and he passed away October 1, 1991. She and her husband owned Red’s Used Furniture store on Broadway for many years. Survived by her daughter,...

Jan 20, 2021

Joaquina “Jo” Esparza, 97, of Rockford, passed away January 20, 2021, at home with her family at her side. Born November 30, 1923 in Mexico City, Mexico, the daughter of Miguel & Maria (Saldana) Flores. Jo married her childhood friend Francisco Esparza on August 4, 1946 in Mexico City, Mexico. Jo worked for OSF St. Anthony Medical Center for many...

Jan 20, 2021

Kenneth J. Coughlin, 99, passed away on January 20, 2021. Born on June 24, 1921 in Rutland, Illinois, he was son to peter and Elizabeth (Krewer) Coughlin. He served in the Navy in the Pacific Theater during World War II, he was an aircraft instrument mechanic. Ken graduated from University of Illinois at Champaign/Urbana with a bachelors in mechanical engineering....

Jan 18, 2021

John Eugene Magnelia 9 -12-65 ---- 1-18-21 It was a beautiful day on Sept. 12. 1965, when Stephan, 4, and Chris, 2, welcomed their new baby brother, John, into the family of Dr. Michael and Nancy Magnelia, Rockford, IL. The 3 brothers became inseparable and enjoyed their lives on Post Ave. and upper Harlem Blvd., and then starting in 1966,...

Jan 17, 2021

Ian Graham Proudfoot, 87, of Rockford, passed away peacefully in his home surrounded by his family on January 17, 2021. He was a Husband, Father, Brother, Grandfather, Great Grandfather, Uncle and Mentor whose selfless and steadfast nature provided an insightful Role Model to many. His wisdom and balance brought many valuable lessons to all that were blessed to know him....

Jan 17, 2021

Robert “Bob” H. Cook, 83, Rockford, passed away Sunday, January 17, 2021, at Alden Debes Health Care Center. He was born October 22, 1937, in Rockford, the son of Robert L. and Hazel (Weberg) Cook. He was a graduate of Rockford West High School and received his Bachelor’s degree from Rockford College. Bob married Joan Dapson, in Rockford, on August...

Jan 17, 2021

Joyce J. Chatfield, 79, of Rockford, IL passed away peacefully in her home on Sunday, January 17, 2021. She was born on October 27, 1941 in Rockford, IL. Joyce grew up in Loves Park, IL. She attended St. Bridget’s Catholic School and went to Harlem High School where she became a force to be reckoned with as a Point Guard...

Jan 16, 2021

LaVern W. Adams, 103, of Rockford, passed away on Saturday, January 16, 2021. LaVern was born in Lena, IL on August 30, 1917, the son of Charles and Mamie (Phillips) Adams. He graduated from Mt. Carroll High School in 1938. LaVern married Gwendolyn Fredrick on December 16, 1941 in Kohoka, Missouri. He proudly served his country in the U.S Army...

Jan 16, 2021

Camilla “Cam” (Waldsmith) Roberts passed away on January 16th, 2021 at her residence after a long battle with dementia. Peace and comfort at last. Camilla was born in Rockford, IL on August 14th 1929, the third daughter born to Clara (Peterson-Lundine) and Cecil Waldsmith. A brother followed to complete the family. By all accounts, she had a wonderful childhood and...