Obituaries
Chaney Ann Edwards
Nov 3, 2026
Chaney Ann Edwards, 41, of Madison, WI, passed away on November 3, 2026. Born on September 9, 1985, in Rockford; daughter of Steven and Suzanne (Davis) Podewils. She earned two associate degrees from Rock Valley College in 2009. Chaney was united in marriage to Daniel Edwards on October 31, 2011. She was employed as a Sales Support Representative for Netrix...
Jeffrey Jones
Nov 1, 2026
Jeffrey "Jeff" Jones, 75, of Rockford, IL died on November 1, 2026. He was born on November 30, 1950 in St. Louis County, MO to Harold and Mildred (Glumsic) Jones. Jeff married Jan Eakins (nee Kessler) in 1985 in Belleville, IL. He drove a truck for Landstar, enjoyed antiques, traveling and flying his plane.
Jeff is survived by his wife, Jan and two half-brothers,...
David P Elias
Oct 28, 2026
David "Sody" P. Elias, 84, of Rockford, IL, formerly of Streator, IL passed away on Wednesday, October 28, 2026 in Rockford, IL surrounded by family. He was born on December 20, 1941 in Streator, IL to Andrew and Catherine (Handzo) Elias. David attended St Stephen's grade school and graduated from Streator High School, class of 1960. He served in the...
Avon Marie Sulser
Oct 20, 2026
Avon Marie (Blood) Sulser of Rockford, IL was born to Robert and Barbara (Tofson) Blood on August 14, 1948 in Baraboo WI. She passed away on October 20, 2026 in Madison, WI. Avon loved life, lived well and never met a stranger she didn't like. She was a fierce protector of those who could not protect themselves.She met, then married,...
Todd Collman
Oct 20, 2026
Todd Lynn Collman, 58, of Rockton, passed away on October 20, 2026. Born on September 11, 1968, in Rockford, he was the son of Gary and Janice (Roland) Collman.
Todd graduated from West High School in 1986. He play trumpet in the school band and was on the tennis team. He attended KNR Express Truck Driving School. It was during...
Jerry Eugene Fields
Oct 9, 2026
Jerry Eugene Fields, 88, of South Beloit, IL passed away on Friday, October 9, 2026 at Serenity Hospice in Oregon, IL. He was born on July 5, 1938 in Dante, Virginia to Sherman and Bertha (Hicks) Fields. Jerry moved to Rockford, IL with his family when he was a teenager.
He married Jan Traw in November of 1973. Jerry...
Gabriela "Gabby" Garcia
Oct 5, 2026
Gabriela "Gabby" Garcia, 33, of Rockford, passed away on October 5, 2026, after a diagnosis of stomach cancer in July. Born July 6, 1993, in Rockford, she was the daughter of Rosario Quinones.
Gabby graduated from Boylan Catholic High School, Class of 2012. She was employed by the State of Illinois for 10 years, serving in a variety of positions,...
Kathryn Marie Calentine-Milke
Oct 3, 2026
Kathryn Marie Milke, 52, of Rockford, passed away on October 3, 2026. Born December 31, 1973, in Portsmouth, Virginia, she was the daughter of Patricia Carlson. Kathryn graduated from Stagg High School in Palos Hills with the Class of 1992 and later attended art college in Chicago.
Creativity was simply part of who Kathryn was. A talented bass player, she...
Stephen David Cole
Sep 29, 2026
Stephen David Cole, 93, of Rockford, died September 29, 2026, reuniting in Heaven with his beloved wife, Marie, who preceded him in death on May 31, 2026.
Born October 21, 1932, in New Auburn, Wisconsin, the son of Herbert and Adeline (Plante) Cole. Stephen graduated from New Auburn High School in May of 1951.
Stephen proudly served in the United...
Dale "Bud" Ray Garrison
Sep 22, 2026
Dale "Bud" Ray Garrison, 70, of Rockford, died September 22, 2026. Born July 22, 1956, in Illinois, the son of Jim and Mary (Brenzel) Garrison.
Bud graduated from Irving Crown High School, Class of 1974, and attended Northern Illinois University. He was employed by Woodward Governor as a mechanical CAD designer.
A longtime car enthusiast, Bud especially loved Mustangs. Among...
Phyllis Marilyn Willms
Sep 5, 2026
Phyllis Marilyn Willms, 90, of Rockford, passed away on September 5, 2026. Born on October 19, 1935, in Kennedy, Minnesota, she was the daughter of Victor and Henrietta (Ekwall) Anderson. Phyllis was a graduate of Lincoln High School in Thief River Falls, Minnesota.
Bowling played a special role throughout Phyllis's life, even bringing her and her husband, Roger, together. The...
Dorothy A. Noegel
Sep 2, 2026
Dorothy "Dottie" A. Noegel, 94, of Beloit, WI formerly of Montello, WI died on September 2, 2026. Born on December 21, 1931, daughter of Edward and Ruth (Todd) Carter. Dorothy said that she wanted people to know that she had a rich, full life and that she was blessed by her wonderful mommy and daddy. Her children were her shining...
Richard Charles Richards
Sep 1, 2026
* The celebration of life has been postponed until further notice. Richard "Dick" Charles Richards, 93, of Winnebago, Illinois passed away on September 1, 2026. Born on May 6, 1933, in Trout Creek, Michigan, he was the son of Joseph and Vernice (Knivila) Richards. His early youth was spent in Trout Creek in the Upper Peninsula of Michigan before moving...
Karl B. McCardle
Aug 30, 2026
Karl B. McCardle, 84, of Rockton, passed away on August 30, 2026, in his home, following a struggle with dementia and cancer. Born on October 29, 1941, in Rockford, son of Daniel and Ingeborg (Peterson) McCardle. Karl was a graduate of Dixon High School Class of 1959. During his high school years, he was an accomplished French horn player, performing...
Charlotte Mae Gunn
Aug 23, 2026
Charlotte Mae Senders was born in Canton, IL. June 17,1953 to Forest and Bernice Senders.Charlotte graduated from Dixon High School in 1971. After graduation she worked at KSB Hospital in Dixon. She later moved to Loves Park and was employed at River Bluff Nursing Home. Her last employment was West Telle Services in Loves Park where she worked for over...
Carl Daniel Mangruem
Aug 22, 2026
Carl Daniel Mangruem, age 62 of Rockford, Illinois left this earthly life peacefully on August 22, 2026 at UWSwedish American Hospital surrounded by family. Born January 27, 1964 in Limestone County Alabama. He was the youngest of 13 children to Tommie and Rosie Mangruem. Carl answered his call of duty and proudly served in the United States Army for 5...
Francine Lynn Anthonsen
Aug 19, 2026
Francine Anthonsen, 62, of Rockford, passed away on August 19, 2026.
Born on July 14, 1964, in Beloit, Wisconsin, Francine was the daughter of John and Margaret (Gaskins) Repke. She attended South Beloit Senior High School and later earned her GED.
On October 8, 1984, Francine married Wayne Anthonsen, beginning a marriage that would span more than four decades. She was employed...
Julio Cesar Saenz
Aug 17, 2026
Julio Cesar Saenz, 35, of Rockford, passed away on August 17, 2026. Born September 27, 1990, in Rockford, he was the son of Jose and Josefina (Martinez) Saenz. Julio attended Jefferson High School and later earned his GED. He was employed by Hennig, where he worked as a painter.
Julio was a loving father, brother, son, uncle, and friend whose...
Italo "Joe" Joseph Capovilla
Aug 12, 2026
Italo "Joe" Joseph Capovilla, aged 91, passed away peacefully on August 12, 2026. Born on October 14, 1934, in Chicago, Joe was the cherished son of Guiseppe Valentino and Italia Marguerite (Mattana) Capovilla. Graduate of West High School, Class of 1952, and honorably served in the United States Army, stationed in Germany during his service.
In a beautiful union of love...
William H. Evans
Aug 8, 2026
William H. Evans, "Bill," age 76 of Rockford, Illinois, passed away on August 8, 2026, peacefully.
Born to William and Mildred Evans, Bill grew up in Rockford with his beloved older sister Pam and graduated from West High School in 1968. He later married his great love Beverly (Reid) Evans, and together they shared a beautiful life full of love...
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