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Tanya E. Bender
April 3, 2025
Tanya Bender, 55, of Rockford, Illinois, passed away on April 3, 2025. Born on October 18, 1969, in Cherry Valley, Illinois, to Kenneth and Maria (Awe) Olson. Tanya dedicated 35 years to her work at Girgenti Chiropractics, which later became Redefine Wellness. Her warm disposition, unwavering loyalty, and commitment made a lasting impact, as she infused positivity into every aspect...
Louise C. Rodriguez
April 1, 2025
Louise “Weezie” C. Rodriguez, 86, of Rockford, passed away on April 1, 2025. She was born on January 8, 1939, in Rockford, the daughter of Owen and Julia (Troska) Forbes. She attended Loyola University for 1 year and earned her Bachelor of Science degree at St. Francis College and worked as a medical technologist at OSF St. Anthony Hospital for...
Donna Jean Smith
April 1, 2025
Donna Jean Smith, 78, of Florence, SC, passed away on Tuesday, April 1, 2025. She was born in Elgin, IL, the daughter of the late Donald Edward and Beatrice Mae McFarlane Bohne. Donna worked for social services in North Carolina for many years. She also worked for many years at Rainwater Furniture in Florence as well as SCDHEC. Donna loved...
Carmela P. Cascio
March 30, 2025
Carmela P. (Gaziano) Cascio, 81, Rockford, passed away on Sunday, March 30, 2025, surrounded by her loving family. She was born on August 23,1943, in Rockford, the daughter of Serafino and Rose (Conti) Gaziano. She married Angelo V. Cascio on April 30, 1966, at St. Anthony of Padua Catholic Church in Rockford and they remained married for over 50 years...
Jimmy E Vandiver
March 30, 2025
Jimmy Edward Vandiver passed away March 30, 2025, in Naples, FL. He was born in Kansas City, MO on July 20, 1936, the son of Lloyd and Mary Emma (Wheeler) Vandiver. He graduated from Park Hill High School, Kansas City, MO in 1954 and University of Central Missouri in 1958 with a degree in Economics and Chemistry. He married Patricia...
Nancy Jo Benson
March 28, 2025
Nancy Jo Benson, 76, of Chana, IL passed away March 28, 2025. She was born October 22, 1948, the daughter of Charles and Elizabeth “Betty” Greenberg. Nancy was a graduate of Carthage College and obtained her master’s in counseling from Northern Illinois University. She went on to teach Spanish and French at Harlem High School, later becoming a beloved guidance...
Phillip G. Adkins
March 27, 2025
Phillip G. Adkins, 90, of Rockford, was reunited with the love of his life on March 27, 2025. Born in Benton, IL, on December 27, 1934, to Clyde and Elva (Carney) Adkins. Phillip married Janice Adkins in Washington on June 10th of 1956 and they soon welcomed two children together. Phillip had a great love for family along with a...
Dr. Nore A. Hagman
March 26, 2025
Dr. Norm A. Hagman, 91, passed away peacefully on March 26th, 2025. He was born in 1933 and grew up in Gary, Indiana. He was a proud alumnus of Indiana University, graduating with Phi Beta Kappa honors and becoming a member of the Theta Chi fraternity. It was there he met the love of his life, Patricia Jeffries, whom he...
Tammie Ciciura
March 25, 2025
Tammie Ciciura, departed this world on Tuesday, March 25, 2025, peacefully in her home in Rockford, IL, surrounded by love and family. Born on March 19, 1974, the daughter of Dennis Lee and Linda Jean (Welliver) Noegel. Tammie's spirit was as bright and vibrant as the sun she adored. She radiated warmth and light, touching the lives of all who...
David S. Matheson
March 24, 2025
David Scott Matheson, a beloved member of the Rockford, Illinois community, passed away unexpectedly on March 24, 2025, at the age of 55. Born on May 25, 1969, in Rockford, David remained a lifelong resident of the city he cherished and explored as an adventurous child and adult.
David was a man of gentle spirit and unwavering loyalty, known to many...
William R. Washburn
March 24, 2025
William “Bill” Robert Washburn, 78, of Rockford, passed away on March 24, 2025, at UW Health Swedish American Hospital. He was born on September 15, 1946, in Chicago, Illinois, the son of Robert and Lauretta (Scheutte) Washburn. Bill proudly served his country in the U.S. Air Force and was served in the Vietnam War. He married Fely Moreno on December...
Larry D. Hart
March 21, 2025
Larry Donald Hart, 78, of Rockford, passed away on March 21, 2025, at UW Hospital in Madison, Wisconsin. He was born on December 29, 1946, in Rockford, the son of Donald and Dorothy (Hoffman) Hart. Larry grew up on a farm and found his passion for International Harvester Tractors. He attended Belvidere High School. He married his true love, Valerie...
Irma A. Hocking
March 20, 2025
Irma A. Hocking, age 97, of Rockford, IL, passed away peacefully on Thursday, March 20, 2025 at Amberwood Care Center. She was born on January 5, 1928 in Bayreuth, Germany to Andreas and Olga Leucht. She is survived by her children: Ron Hocking (Rayna Bauer), Diane (Jeff) Leeson, grandchildren: Dave (Mary) Hocking, Jenna and Jack Leeson, and great grandchildren: Austin,...
Mary A. Handlogten
March 20, 2025
Mary Ann Handlogten, age 89, passed away peacefully on Thursday, March 20, 2025, surrounded by her loving family. Although she will be dearly missed, her family is rejoicing that she has been welcomed home into the loving arms of Jesus.
Mary was born in Marshalltown, Iowa on August 31, 1935, the daughter of Henry John and Fannie (deNeui) Kannegieter. She attended...
Jeanette M. Van Den Broeke
March 20, 2025
Jeanette M. Van Den Broeke, 94, passed away on Thursday, March 20, 2025, at Independence Village in Rockford, Illinois. She was born on July 16, 1930, in Owatonna, Minnesota, daughter to Howard Arthur and Minna Augusta (Krampitz) Stickley. She went on to marry E. Donald Van Den Broeke in Owatonna on November 29, 1952. Shortly after they moved to Freeport...
Khamla Thammavong
March 19, 2025
Khamla Thammavong, 70, of Rockford, passed away at home on March 19, 2025, with family by her side. Born in Laos on October 5, 1954, to Hoinpanya and Pomkhamthin. She married Sam Thammavong in Laos in 1972 and they shared five children together. Family was very important to her and her favorite thing to do was spend time with her...
Elaine M. Pfluger
March 19, 2025
Elaine Mary Pfluger died peacefully in her sleep after saying the “Hail Mary” one last time with family by her side. She was the first of 5 children born to Albert and Nell Labunski. Growing up, Elaine loved playing with her friends, enjoyed family dinners at Grandma’s house and spending at time at the family bakery. Elaine was always passionate...
Erlinda D. Wilson
March 17, 2025
Erlinda D. Wilson, 82, of Roscoe, passed away on March 17, 2025, surrounded by her family. She was born in Tondo, Manila, Philippines, the daughter of Pedro and Carmen Duallo. Erlinda came to the United States in 1969 and obtained her citizenship in 1974. She enjoyed playing cards with friends, gambling, poker, and bingo. In her younger years, she enjoyed...
Raquel Zickert
March 16, 2025
Raquel (Munoz) Zickert, 93, of Rockford, passed away on Sunday, March 16, 2025. She was born on August 22, 1931, in Beloit, Wisconsin, the daughter of Thomas and Gila (Lopez) Munoz. She married the love of her life, Paul E. Zickert, in June of 1957 and spent over 60 years with him until his passing in October of 2018. She...
Larry D. Newman
March 13, 2025
Larry Newman, 77, Rockford, passed away on Thursday, March 13, 2025. He was born December 19, 1947 in Lincoln, IL, the son of Robert and Madge. Larry married Deborah Newman in Chicago on October 19, 1974. He was a graduate of Illinois State University. Moving to Rockford and starting his family, he attended St. Bridget Catholic Church where his sons...
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