Obituaries
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...
Deborah Ann Henson
Oct 20, 2021
Deborah Ann Henson, 64, of Winnebago died October 20, 2021. Born September 26, 1957 in Chicago; daughter of George and Marian (Thomas) Souter. United in marriage to Randall Henson on February 14, 1976 in Elmhurst. Deb was a homemaker; her daughter, grandchildren and extended family brought her so much joy. She was a selfless giver and was only a phone...
Robert Benjamin "Ben" Sage
Oct 18, 2021
Robert Benjamin "Ben" Sage, 86, of Machesney Park died peacefully on October 18, 2021, surrounded by his family. He was born on September 11, 1935, in Freeport to Robert and Mary (Hedrick) Sage. He was a graduate of Dixon High School and the University of Illinois. Following college, Ben served in the Army National Guard. He was employed as a...
George "Meem" C. Hodges
Oct 15, 2021
George "Meem" Calvin Hodges, 93, of Machesney Park died on October 15, 2021. Born July 4, 1928 in Beloit, WI; son of Kenneth and Blanch (Revis) Hodges. Formerly employed as a bookkeeper at Durgom Concrete Pipe, Pierce Agency and American Family Insurance. He enjoyed going out to eat with his friends, doing crossword puzzles, watching Western movies and reading. He...
Michael Nichols
Oct 9, 2021
Michael A. Nichols, 76, of Rockford died October 9, 2021. Born October 13, 1944 in Rockford; son of Guy and Josephine (Hallman) Nichols. United in marriage to Cynthia "Cindy" Anderson on January 5, 1963 in Rockford. Mike began his career with the Ironworkers Local 498 in the 1960's, retiring in November 2009. Mike was a big-hearted man, who never asked...
Carolyn Lee Uhlir
Oct 5, 2021
Carolyn Lee Uhlir, 79, of Rockford died October 5, 2021. Born April 10, 1942 in Rockford; daughter of Robert and Melvina (Nelson) Walker. Carolyn was formerly employed as a nanny and hair stylist. She was a member of the Eastern Star. Her family meant the world to her. Survived by children; Craig, Kimberly, Curtis (Jill) Gazouski, Charles Wilson Uhlir; grandchildren,...
Adrian Reyes Marin
Oct 2, 2021
Adrian Reyes Marin, 36, of Rockford died October 2, 2021. Born December 4, 1984 in Mexico City, Mexico; son of Francisco and Reyna (Marin) Reyes. Adrian was a student at Rock Valley College. He was employed as a cook at Sam's Pizza on Charles St. Survived by his father; soul mate, Tracy Aarli; children, Andrei and Ariyen Reyes and their...
Margie Mae Petrie
Sep 30, 2021
Margie Mae Petrie, 82, of Loves Park died September 30, 2021. Born March 25, 1939 in Bancroft, WI; daughter of Harold and Bessie (Hutchinson) Ostrander. United in marriage to Edward Petrie on April 13, 1957 in Rockford. Margie was formerly employed at Walter Lawson Children's Home, where she worked as a cook. Margie loved gardening, plants and her Packers. She...
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