Obituaries
Lorraine Annette Banwell
May 18, 2022
ROCKFORD - Lorraine A. Banwell, 71, passed away May 18, 2022 peacefully in her sleep at home. She was born on November 13, 1950 in Rockford, IL, the daughter of Clifford K. Prell and Marie F. (Whisler) Prell. She was a graduate of Auburn High School, 1968, and a member of Heartland Community Church / Forest City Church. She was...
Dorothy Mavis Marsh
May 18, 2022
Dorothy Mavis Marsh, 92, of South Beloit died May 18, 2022. Born June 1, 1929 in Pax, WV; daughter of Earl and Icie (Treadway) Thompson. United in marriage to Charles Marsh on November 10, 1950. Dorothy was an incredibly loving and warm mother, grandmother and great-grandmother. Her homemade chicken & dumplings, fried apple pies, and cakes were legendary in her...
Guenter Willi Heinrich Windhorst
May 17, 2022
Guenter Willi Heinrich Windhorst, 66, of Rockford died on May 17, 2022. Son of Born March 27, 1956 in Bassum, Germany. United in marriage to Antje Volkers on November 11, 1983 in Syke, Germany. Guenter was an Engineer at Chicago Dryer and was previously employed at Transferon in Germany, Jensen in Denmark, and DeHooge in Belgium as an Engineer. Like...
Keinen Adam Neubert
May 15, 2022
Keinen Adam Neubert, 24, of Byron died May 15, 2022. Born September 1, 1997, in Rockford; son of Daniel and Linda (Lee) Neubert. Keinen loved his family, enjoyed playing video games and was very kindhearted. Survived by parents, Daniel and Linda; natural mother, Jennifer Sims; siblings, Heather, Andrea, Melissa, Autumn, Richard, Joe, Kyler, Ashia, Kayse, Jenna, several other siblings; numerous...
Ellwyn Carl Englof
May 15, 2022
Obituary for Ellwyn C. Englof, 1947-2022 Written by Gayle Englof As I sit here writing this obituary, I am in the sunroom looking out on Ellwyn's garden with all of its beauty - flowers, native plants, birds of all kinds. I am reminded of the first time we saw this house in 1976, right before our wedding. We fell in...
Sally Clark
Apr 30, 2022
Sally Jo Clark, 75, of Rockford passed away April 30, 2022 with family and friends by her side. Born September 19, 1946 in Rockford; daughter of Lloyd and Harriett (Norman) Feltz. Sally was baptized on October 21, 1961; a symbol of her dedication to Jehovah, whom she dedicated her life to. She was an active member of the Kingdom Hall...
Renka Izgarjan
Apr 29, 2022
Renka Izgarjan passed away on Apr 29, 2022. Her loved ones are composing her obituary, which you will be able to read here.
Mary Harris
Apr 20, 2022
Mary Lou "LuLu" Harris, 70, of Shirland died on April 20, 2022 in her home surrounded by her loving family. Born on December 30, 1951 in Beloit, WI, daughter of Kenneth and June (Copus) Wines. Graduate of Hononegah High School. United in Marriage to John Harris on April 17, 1971. She was a firefighter and radio operator for the Shirland...
Kevin Lee Adams
Apr 8, 2022
Kevin Lee Adams, 63, went to be with his Lord and Savior April 8, 2022. Born September 21, 1958 in Rochelle, son of DeWayne and Marilyn (Vogeler) Adams. Graduate of Rochelle High School, class of 1976. United in marriage to Barbara Persson on June 15, 1985 in Rockford. Kevin was employed at DeKalb Implement for 31 years, where he worked...
Yvonne "Bonnie" J. Petersen
Apr 5, 2022
Yvonne "Bonnie" J. Petersen, 85, of Loves Park died April 5, 2022. Born September 27, 1936 in Rockford; daughter of Willard and Marie (Anderson) Huber. Graduate of West High School. Bonnie obtained her Certified Nursing Assistant certification through Rock Valley College. United in marriage to Paul Petersen on July 24, 1953. Bonnie was employed as a CNA at Walter Lawson,...
Mary Irene (Frommer) Carlson
Mar 25, 2022
Loving Mother, Grandmother, Sister, Aunt, and Friend Mary Irene (Frommer) Carlson, 78, of Rockford passed away at OSF Saint Anthony Medical Center on March 25, 2022. Born May 22, 1943 in Atchison, KS; daughter of Kenneth and Mildred (Seeber) Frommer. Graduate of West High School, class of 1961 and St. Anthony Hospital School of Nursing on August 29, 1964. She...
Theresa Ann Kleindl
Mar 15, 2022
Theresa Ann Kleindl, 54 of Rockford died March 15, 2022. Born September 9, 1967 in Rockford; daughter of John and Linda (Eads) Thompson. Graduate of East High School, attended Rock Valley College. United in marriage to Jamie Kleindl on September 5, 2004. Theresa was employed at the Eagle's Club. She previously worked at Cherry Bowl and Olson Remodeling. Theresa gave...
B. Joann Hayes
Mar 15, 2022
B. JoAnn Hayes, 92, of Rockford died March 15, 2022. Born September 8, 1929 in Osceola, IA; daughter of Lloyd and Margaret (Blackburn) Harris. Graduate of East High School in Des Moines, IA, class of 1948. United in marriage to Gilbert Hayes on July 11, 1974 in Oregon, IL. Retired from National Lock, where she was employed as a payroll...
Lillian Annette Mills
Feb 26, 2022
Lillian Annette Mills, 50, of Peru died on February 26, 2022. Born July 3, 1971 in East St. Louis, IL; daughter of Cletus C. Pullen Sr. Mary Ann (Rozkiewicz) Churchill. Lil was a very kind and joyful person but on the other hand a very outspoken person as well. You knew when she didn't like you and you felt when...
Wendy Joy Nutter Young
Feb 22, 2022
Wendy Joy Nutter Young, 69, of Roscoe passed away peacefully in her home, surrounded by her adoring husband and three loving daughters on February 22, 2022. Born October 7, 1952 in Anoka, MN; daughter of Arnold and Carol (Rehbein) Nutter. Graduate of Forest Lake High School, class of 1970. In a ceremony reflective of their shared love of kayaking, Wendy...
Gladys Bernice Curtis
Feb 20, 2022
Gladys Bernice Curtis was born on May 28, 1945 in Chicago, Illinois. She was the only child of Johnnie Essex Mobley and the firstborn of five to Laura Marie Hurndon. Gladys grew up on the Southside of Chicago where she attended Wendell Phillips High School. She later attended Loop College and Loyola University where she acquired an Associate Certification in...
Harry Bryan James, Jr.
Feb 18, 2022
Harry Bryan James of Rockford was released from his earthly tent to be with his Lord and Savior, Jesus, on Feb. 18th, 2022. He was 95 years young. Born in Chicago on Dec. 17th, 1926 to Harry Bryan Sr. and Bessie Lee Roberson the family then moved to Wheaton, Il. where he graduated from Wheaton High School in 1944. After...
Keith "Pete" Paul Elvin
Feb 6, 2022
Keith "Pete" Elvin, 65, of Rockford died on February 6, 2022. Born October 6, 1956 in Dekalb; son of Donald and Mary Pauline (Hardesty) Elvin. Pete was employed as a truck driver for Riverside Trucking. He was truly the best friend that anyone could ask for. He'd give anyone in need the shirt off of his back. Pete was a...
Benjamin Dean Chitwood
Jan 30, 2022
Benjamin Dean Chitwood, 74, of Rockford went to be with his Lord and Savior on January 30, 2022. Born October 9, 1947 in Richland Center, WI; son of Clem and Barbara (Dalton) Chitwood. Graduate of Blue River High School, Blue River, WI. United in marriage to Patricia Morgan on October 19, 1968. Ben was a Godly man, he lived his...
Michael Shawn Gilson
Jan 30, 2022
Michael Shawn Gilson passed away on Sunday, January 30, 2022. Born May 13, 1959 in Charles City, Iowa, the son of Marvin Michael and Bonnie Joan (Swarts) Gilson. Married to Jennifer Jo Kerr on June 7, 1981 in the Little Brown Church in the Vale in Nashua, Iowa. Mike grew up in Iowa and later moved to Rockford in 1970....
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