Obituaries
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...
Roland Herbert Edwards
Oct 6, 2022
Roland Herbert Edwards, 93, of Rockford died on October 6, 2022 in his home. Born June 10, 1929 in Clinton, IA, son of Alvin and Dorothy (Comstock) Edwards. United in marriage to Patricia Marvel on October 7, 1950. Roland was a carpenter, formerly employed at Pierce Butler, and was a Superintendent for John Fridh. Member of Carpenters Union Local 792....
Mary Nell Morrisett
Sep 25, 2022
Mary Nell Morrisett, 73, of Rockford went to be with her Lord and Savior on September 25, 2022. Born on May 7, 1949 in Rector, AR; daughter of Roy and Johnie (Reynolds) Midkiff. Graduate of Marmaduke High School in Marmaduke, AR. United in marriage to Lindell Ray Morrisett on September 4, 1969 in Kennett, MO. She was a devoted wife,...
John C. Rahn
Sep 14, 2022
John C. Rahn, 75, of Durand died September 14, 2022 in his home, surrounded by his loving family. Born November 30, 1946 in Freeport; son of Chester and Elizabeth (Salisbury) Rahn. Graduate of Freeport High School. He obtained his technical degree in computer repair from DeVry University. John served in the United States Army and was stationed in Germany. United...
Constance "Connie" Linda Cardey
Sep 6, 2022
Constance "Connie" Linda Cardey, 69, of Rockford died September 6, 2022. Born March 25, 1953 in Rockford; daughter of Gerald and Barbara (Sundstrom) Mousel. United in marriage to Charles Cardey Jr. on April 30, 1982 in Rockford. Connie worked many years as a lead person for the Counselor Company. She later retired from Greenlee Textron where she had worked as...
Robert "Bob" Leroy Newman
Sep 4, 2022
Robert "Bob" Leroy Newman, 89, of Brooksville, FL; formerly of Rockford, IL died on September 4, 2022 in Brooksville, FL. Born August 8, 1933 in Muncie, IN. Bob served in the Merchant Marines. Bob was a kind, generous and loving man. He loved amusement parks and enjoyed riding roller coasters his whole life and went on his last roller ride...
Vada A. Kiser
Sep 3, 2022
Vada A. Kiser, 91 of Shirland died on September 3, 2022. Born on November 1, 1930 in Kewaunee, daughter of Leslie and Gladys (Meyer) Dickerson. Upon her graduation from high school, she worked for the United States Navy. Retired from AT&T, where she worked as a telephone operator. United in marriage to Lawrence Kiser on June 10, 1968. Vada enjoyed...
Elbert K Massingill
Aug 24, 2022
Elbert Kenneth Massingill, 88, of Rockford, IL; formerly of Dexter, MO died August 24, 2022 in Rockford, IL. Born February 3, 1934 in Hattieville, AR; son of Alexander and Betty (Duvall) Massingill. United in marriage to Tina Mansfield. Formerly employed as a Production Manager at Hawley Products in St. Charles, IL. Elbert loved farming and gardening, often gifting the majority...
William Thomas "Tom" Taylor
Aug 23, 2022
William Thomas Taylor, 85, of Rockton died August 23, 2022, in his home; surrounded by his loving family. Born May 21, 1937 in Worcester, England. United in marriage to Patricia Gaultry on September 8, 1956. He was employed at Lamb's Moving Company in England. Tom served in the British Army in the Royal Electrical and Mechanical Engineers Corp. He emigrated...
Lois 'Sis" Ann Wiggs
Aug 11, 2022
Lois "Sis" Ann Wiggs, 99, of Rockford died August 11, 2022. Born May 19, 1923 in Mt. Morris; daughter of Daniel and Josephine (Illi) Minnick. Lois attended Roosevelt Junior High School. United in marriage to Virgil Warren Wiggs on January 9, 1946 at Trinity Lutheran Church. In her younger years, Lois enjoyed hunting down bargains at garage sales. She competed...
Lynda Gibson Johnson
Aug 3, 2022
Lynda Gibson Johnson, 80, of Rockford died on August 3, 2022, after a 40 year battle with Scleroderma. Born October 18, 1941 in Flint, MI. Lynda graduated from high school in Flint in 1959. She attended Michigan State University, later graduating from Rockford College with a Bachelor of Arts in Fiber Arts. United in marriage to Lee Johnson on December...
Amanda Noelle Hammack-Garrison
Jul 23, 2022
Amanda Noelle Hammack-Garrison, 47, of Rockford entered into eternal peace on July 23, 2022, due to an overdose after a long and courageous battle with addiction. While we are deeply saddened to see her go, we are relieved that her struggle has ended and she is now at peace. Born May 9, 1975 in Rockford; daughter of Frank Hammack and...
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