Obituaries
Barbara S. Atwood
Jan 20, 2022
Barbara S. Atwood, 83, of Aventura, FL; formerly of Rockton died on January 20, 2022. Born April 21, 1938 in Milwaukee, WI; daughter of Melvin and Ida (Bines) Flath. Barbara graduated from Riverside High School in Milwaukee, WI; class of 1956. United in marriage to John Atwood. She was a successful real estate investor, and self-made businesswoman. Barb was always...
Donna Mary Addy
Jan 15, 2022
Donna Mary Addy, 69, of Rockford died January 15, 2022. Born April 8, 1952 in Rockford; daughter of Donald and Therese (Kress) Jaeger. Graduate of Rochelle Township High School. Donna obtained her Bachelor Degree from Loyola University. She was formerly employed with the Boy Scouts of America as an Administrative Assistant, as an inside sales representative for Marathon Motors in...
Nancy Wikstrom
Dec 22, 2021
Nancy Kathryn Wikstrom, 78, of Rockford went to be with her Lord and Savior December 22, 2021. Born February 19, 1943 in Freeport, daughter of Kenneth and Wynette (Winters) Hay. Graduate of Warren High School, class of 1961. United in marriage to James Wikstrom on October 15, 1966 in Warren. Nancy was trained in the nursing program at Freeport Memorial...
Lisa G. Tate
Dec 22, 2021
God has gained another angel December 22, 2021. Our mother Lisa G. Tate was called home to be with her Heavenly Father. She will be greeted at the gates by her father, Calvin Tate Sr. and her mother, Gay (Fletcher) Tate; brothers, Mark Tate, Terry Tate and cousin; who was her partner in crime, Vicki Fletcher. All have been reunited...
Gerald Tober
Dec 22, 2021
Gerald Warren Tober Sr., 69, of Rockford died December 22, 2021. Survied by sons; Gerald W. Tober Jr. and Donald Eugene Tober. No services will be held. Grace Funeral & Cremation Services assisted the family. Share a memory or condolence at www.graceFH.com .
Reginald "Reggie" Avery Brooks, Sr.
Dec 17, 2021
Reginald "Reggie" Avery Brooks Sr., 46, of Loves Park, departed this earthly life December 17, 2021 after a brief illness. Born May 5, 1975 in Rockford; son of Robert and Claresa (Clark) Brooks. Graduate of Harlem High School class of 1994. Served his country proudly in the United States Marines. Reggie was formerly employed at Gunnite. United in marriage to...
Peter G. Church
Dec 15, 2021
Peter Glen Church, of Rockton Illinois, passed away on Wednesday, December 15th at the age of 79. After years of battling Parkinson's disease, Pete died peacefully at Beloit Memorial Hospital with loved ones at his side. Peter was born in Milwaukee, Wisconsin on August 18th, 1942 and raised by father Glen and mother Lola (Coon) Church. He was the youngest...
Karen Loreen Ramey
Dec 11, 2021
Karen Loreen Ramey, 69, of Loves Park was welcomed into the hands of God on December 11, 2021. Born November 4, 1952; daughter of Henry and Caroline (Reese) Eckebrecht. Karen spent most of her life being a loving homemaker, wife and mother. She valued her family and friends, as they were the most important part of her life. She will...
Ronald Keith Weaver
Dec 10, 2021
Ronald Keith Weaver, 79, of Shirland died December 10, 2021. Born August 31, 1942 in Rockford; son of Keith E. and Esther (Matthews) Weaver. Graduate of Hononegah High School, class of 1960. Ron served in the United States Air Force. United in marriage to Helen Anderson on August 5, 1961 in Biloxi, MS. Ron retired from the Shirland Fire Department,...
Ronald W. Weaver
Dec 6, 2021
Ronald William Weaver, 57, of Shirland died December 6, 2021. Born June 13, 1964 in Ogden, UT; son of Ronald and Helen (Anderson) Weaver. Graduate of Hononegah High School. Ronald was formerly employed at Porter Brothers and Chrysler. United in marriage to Kathleen Johnson on June 19, 2009. He was an avid outdoorsman; he enjoyed hunting, fishing canoeing and camping....
David "Butch" Alan Stockton
Dec 6, 2021
David "Butch" Alan Stockton, 71 of Rockford died December 6, 2021. Born February 26, 1950 in Topeka, KS; son of Walter and Joyce (Clopp) Stockton. Graduate of Topeka High School, class of 1968. United in marriage to Sheila Sidebottom on July 7, 2007 in Las Vegas, NV. He was employed as a Restaurant Manager for Sandy's, Hardees, Judy's, Little Caesars,...
Michael Schenk
Dec 4, 2021
Michael Schenk, 62, of Rockton died at home, surrounded by his loving family December 4, 2021. Born March 13, 1959 in Burlington, IA; son of Robert and Mary Jo (Bogie) Schenk. Mike was a self-employed painter. He was a loving dad, grandpa, uncle, brother, and friend. Mike was an avid Chicago Bears and Chicago Cubs fan. His family and friends...
Alberta "Bobbie" Joan Freeman Scalise
Dec 3, 2021
Alberta "Bobbie" Joan Freeman Scalise, 87, of Loves Park passed away on Friday, December 3, 2021 of COVID 19. She will live now forever with her beloved husband Vic and her savior Jesus Christ. Bobbie was born September 5, 1934, in Des Moines, Iowa, the youngest child of Carl C. and Lila L. (Geery) Freeman. She lived most of her...
Ronald Dvojicka
Nov 29, 2021
Ronald W. Dvojicka, 78, of Rockford died on November 29, 2021. Born October 21, 1943 in Chicago, son of Walter and Sarah (Seminary) Dova. He attended St. Mel's High School in Chicago. Ronald was formerly employed at Faith Center and the Rockford Board of Education, where he was a custodian at both businesses. In his free time, he enjoyed camping...
John Louis Magnuson, Jr.
Nov 22, 2021
John Louis Magnuson Jr., 46, of Winnebago died on November 22, 2021. Born on June 30, 1975 in Rockford; son of John Louis Magnuson Sr. and Kathy Gunter. Graduate of Rockford East High School, class of 1994. Veteran of the United States Army. United in marriage to Christa Nottingham on March 30, 2019. John was employed for the last 11...
Rosario Perez
Nov 11, 2021
Rosario Perez, 60, of Rockford died on November 11, 2021. Born on June 1, 1961 in Toledo, OH; daughter of Rudolfo and Felicitis (Villegas) Quinones. Rosario retired from the Elgin Mental Health Center, where she was employed as a Security Therapy Aide. Formerly employed at Singer Mental Health Center, where she worked as a Mental Health Technician. She was a...
Naomi Ruth Crabtree
Nov 10, 2021
Naomi Ruth Crabtree, 97, of Rockford; formerly of Oxford, AR went to be with her Lord and Savior November 10, 2021. Born May 6, 1924 in Franklin County, IL; daughter of Arthur and Reathel (Smith) Jones. She obtained her GED from York High School in Elmhurst. United in marriage to Al Logsdon on July 25, 1941 and Edward Crabtree on...
Jennifer Rondone
Nov 10, 2021
Jennifer "Jeni" Rondone, 72, was born and raised in Rockford. She recently returned after living in Riviera Beach, FL for 20 years. Jeni died November 10, 2021. Born April 21, 1949 in Rockford; daughter of Samuel C. and Nellie (Veitch) Berchiolly. Jeni was a strong, independent woman who cared deeply about others. She enjoyed cooking meals and assisting her neighbors...
Mrs. Mary J. Butler
Nov 3, 2021
Mary J. Butler, 84, of Rockford was called home to heaven by her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on November 3, 2021 at 11:02 a.m. Born November 23, 1936 in Chattanooga, TN; daughter of William and Jessie (Maiden) Pittman. Graduate of Rochelle High School. United in marriage to Larry A. Butler on June 12, 1955 at St. John's Church in...
Jeffrey "Lumpy" Alan Harris
Oct 27, 2021
Jeffrey "Lumpy" Alan Harris, 50, of Rockford died October 27, 2021. Born October 17, 1971 in Rockford; son of Michael and Elizabeth (James) Harris. Graduate of Harlem High School. United in marriage to Rebecca Foster on March 22, 1997 at First Baptist Church of Machesney Park. Jeff was formerly employed at Muller Pinehurst Dairy, and the Bergners Distribution Center. Jeff's...
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