Obituaries
Neil T. Carlson
Feb 1, 2023
Neil T. Carlson passed away Wednesday, February 1st after battling a long illness. Neil was born in Rockford IL and graduates from East High School in 1967. Neil served in Vietnam and was an active member of the VFW Club and Disabled Veterans. Neil was also a lifelong member of the Lyran Club, was a avid trapshooter at the Plug...
Adalberto "Albert" Mendez
Jan 23, 2023
Adalberto "Albert" Mendez, 59, of Rockford died January 23, 2023 from complications caused by Diabetes Type II. Born September 18, 1963 in Manhattan, NY; son of Manuel and Rafaela (Garcia) Mendez. Albert married his best friend and the love of his life, Cristina Castillo on December 16, 1996 in Chicago. He was self employed and worked as a handyman and...
John Wilbur Oller Jr.
Jan 19, 2023
John Wilbur Oller Jr., 64, of Rockford died January 19, 2023. Born June 14, 1958, in Waynesville, MO; son of John Wilbur and Jacqueline Paulette (Callot) Oller Sr. Graduate of Streator High School, class of 1976. John obtained his Bachelor of Physics from Eastern Illinois University in Charleston; a Masters in Mechanical Engineering from University of Illinois in Champaign and...
Frederick Pultz
Jan 16, 2023
Frederick Charles Pultz Sept 3, 1944 - Jan 16, 2023 Frederick Charles Pultz, (Fred) 78, of Kirkland, IL (formerly of Ocoee, FL and Streamwood, IL) died on January 16th, 2023 at Anam Glen Memory Care Facility in Rockford, IL. Frederick was born September 3rd, 1944 in Oak Park, Illinois; son of Ernst and Doris Pultz (nee Frederiksen). Fred grew up...
Eileen E. Bryan
Jan 11, 2023
Eileen E. Bryan, 80, of Rockford died January 11, 2023. Born August 12, 1942 in McKeesport, PA; daughter of Andrew and Mary Tomko. She was formerly employed as a CNA at several health care facilities in the Western suburbs. Eileen was a mother and grandma. She enjoyed purchasing special gifts for her granddaughter and great-grandsons; and was known to spoil...
Timothy R. Bunch
Jan 9, 2023
Timothy R. Bunch, 44, of Loves Park died on January 9, 2023, from a myocardial infarction. Born October 12, 1978 in Rockford; son of Linda Ward. Graduate of Jefferson High School, class of 1996. Tim was employed as a driver at Straight Shot Express. He loved spending time with his family and friends and shooting with his brother-in-law. He was...
Ronald Emil Denk
Jan 5, 2023
Ronald Emil Denk, 77, of Rockford died on January 5, 2023. Born July 5, 1945 in Elgin. Son of Frederick and Agnes (Schaller) Denk. United in marriage to Marcia Cooper on September 18, 1965. Graduate of Elgin High School. He obtained his Tool & Die Maker certification, which prepared him for a successful career at Continental Automation in St. Charles;...
Calvin L. Ashley
Dec 31, 2022
Calvin L. Ashley, 69, departed this earthly life on December 31, 2022. Born November 30, 1953 in Rockford; son of Zenoulous and Lorene (Christopher) Ashley. United in marriage to Pearl Maclin on September 28, 1983 in Rockford. Calvin retired from Ingersoll Milling where we was employed as a welder for 33 years Calvin was a devoted husband and loving family...
Nathan J. Shockley
Dec 27, 2022
Nathan Jon Shockley, 38, of Shirland passed away December 27, 2022. Born July 5, 1984, in Rockford; son of Edward and Pamela (Strand) Shockley. Nate obtained his GED, later going on to start his successful company, Organic Lawn Maintenance; of which he was the owner/operator. United in marriage to Amy Yoho on September 5, 2015 at the Church by the...
Roberta Mae Mcnames
Dec 15, 2022
Roberta Mae McNames, 92, of Rockford died on December 15, 2022. Born March 12, 1930 in Harrisburg; daughter of Albert and Sylvia (Parmely) Wilkins. Graduate of Risco High School in Missouri. United to marriage to Owen J. Johnson on September 18, 1948 in Piggott, AR. Owen preceded her in death on July 3, 1981. She was employed as a Secretary...
Evan Robert Colie
Dec 12, 2022
Evan Robert Colie, 25, of Rockford; formerly of Marengo, died December 9, 2022. Born February 21, 1997 in Kansas City, MO; son of Darryl Colie and Bonnie Hahn. Graduate of Marengo Community High School. Formerly employed at Portillos. Evan's warm smile, sweet disposition and sense of humor will be missed by all who loved him. Evan loved nature, camping and...
Marco Mendez
Dec 11, 2022
Marco Manuel Mendez, 36, of Rockford died December 11, 2022. Born November 2, 1986 in Rockford; son of Manuel Mendez and Lydia (Campos) Mendez-Rodriguez. Marco obtained his GED and his Associates Degree from Washtenaw Community College in Ann Arbor, MI. He was employed as a Sprinkler Fitter for Local 669. United in marriage to Juanita Sanchez on March 21, 2015...
Stephen Phillip (Phil) Johnson
Dec 5, 2022
Stephen Phillip Johnson, 55 (known to his friends and family as Phil Johnson) passed from this world on December 5, 2022, as a result of extensive injuries suffered from a motorcycle accident that took place in the mountains of Maine in June of 2020. Since the accident, Phil had been residing with his sister, Sherry Johnson, and her husband Brian...
Josephine Tinerella
Dec 5, 2022
Josephine M. Tinerella, 81, of Belvidere died December 5, 2022. Born January 9, 1941 in Chicago; daughter of Thomas and Pauline (Desalvo) Tinerella. Josephine retired from Ravenswood Electronics, where she was employed as a Manufacturing Supervisor. Josephine was devoted to her family and full of love for them all. She was a talented cook and baker. Her strudel, Puerto Rican...
Karl Eugene Horn
Nov 22, 2022
Karl Eugene Horn slipped peacefully from his earthly bonds on November 22, 2022, surrounded by his loving family. The eldest son of Donald and Ethel (Woodworth) Horn, Karl was born in Rochelle on December 15, 1949. He graduated from Stillman Valley High School in 1968 and earned his associate's degree at Highland Community College in 1970. On June 22, 1974,...
Rosemary Ann Larson
Nov 12, 2022
Rosemary Ann Larson passed away November 12, 2022 at River Bluff Nursing Home due to complications from dementia. Born on February 20, 1949. A lifelong resident of Rockford she was a graduate of Guilford High School class of 1967. She worked for many years at 3 R's Learning Center during which she traveled extensively mostly in Wisconsin setting up educational...
Lois B. Taylor
Nov 1, 2022
Lois B. Taylor, 87, of Rockford, living with her daughter Joyce and family in Rockton; was surrounded by her family when she went to be with her Lord and Savior on November 1, 2022. Born November 23, 1934 in Alto Township, Lee County. Daughter of Cornel M. and Birdie (Brown) Hall. Lois was a graduate of Rochelle High School. Lois...
Gregory Allen Wakenight
Oct 29, 2022
Gregory Allen Wakenight, 62, of Rockford died October 29, 2022 in his home, surrounded by his loving family. Born June 21, 1960 in Rockford. Son of Merle and Lois (Price) Wakenight. Formerly employed as a metal worker. Raised 3 of his 5 children on his own. Loved his family, and enjoyed anything to do with art. Greg is survived by...
Roland A. Edwards
Oct 12, 2022
Roland A. Edwards, 71, of Rockford passed away on October 12, 2022. Born April 24, 1951 in Rockford; son of Roland Herbert and Patricia (Marvel) Edwards. Graduate of West High School, 1969 where he played golf, basketball, football and was a member of acapella. Attended Rock Valley College and Bradley University. Roland was employed with Laborers Local 32. United in...
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