Obituaries
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...
Shirley M. Hammer
Sep 28, 2021
Shirley M. Hammer, 79, of Rockford died September 28, 2021. Born July 23, 1942 in Walnut Ridge, AR; daughter of Hartford and Gertrude (Smith) Bruce. United in marriage to Frank Hammer on January 25, 1964. Shirley was an avid bingo player. Survived by children; Karen (Sean) Murphy, Michael (Mary Jack) Hammer; grandchildren, Kevin and Kyle Murphy, Olivia Hammer and brother-in-law...
Maria R. Perez
Sep 15, 2021
Maria R. Perez, 64, of Rockford passed away on September 15, 2021. Born on May 10, 1957 in Aurora, daughter of Teofilo and Felipa (Camareno) Rodriguez. Maria was a loving and devoted wife, mother, grandmother and great-grandmother. Her sudden passing leaves a great void in loved one's hearts. She was an incredibly caring, kind and loving person who was truly...
Sharon Joyce White
Sep 9, 2021
Sharon Joyce White, 79, of Shirland died September 9, 2021. Born November 18, 1941 in Rockford; daughter of Joe and Lois (Jacobson) Paulick. Graduate of Harlem High School class of 1959. United in marriage to Clyde White on February 20, 1960 at the Unitarian Universalist Church in Rockford. In her younger years, Sharon played softball. She loved attending her card...
Nicole Kathleen Sakinis
Sep 7, 2021
Nicole Kathleen Sakinis, 38, of Chicago; formerly of Rockford died on September 7, 2021. Born on September 20, 1982 in Rockford, daughter of Mark and Barbara (Hammer) Hogan. Nicole was deeply loved by her parents, children, siblings and extended family. Survived parents; children, Elizabeth Newman, Christian Sakinis; siblings, Carley Hogan, Cassie Bellars, Brandon Bellars; maternal grandmother, Kathleen Carr; maternal grandfather,...
Bernard P. Reese Jr.
Sep 3, 2021
Bernard P. Reese Jr. 96, passed away September 3, 2021. Born March 13, 1925. Bernie is survived by his four sons and their wives, Gary & Colleen, Randall & Jane, Brian & Jeanine, Geoffrey & Pam, 17 grandchildren and 31 great-grandchildren. He was predeceased by his wife, Leona, in 2011. As our father, we will honor him with a private...
Michael A. Guffey
Sep 1, 2021
Michael A. Guffey, 72, of Rockford died on September 1, 2021, surrounded by his loving family. Born May 31, 1949 in Rockford; son of Alvin and Margaret (Peckham) Guffey. Graduate of Auburn High School. Mike obtained his Bachelor Degree in psychology from Judson University. He retired from Sundstrand, where he was employed in Aerospace Testing. Mike was a fan of...
Dorothea Saladino
Aug 24, 2021
Dorothea "Dottie" Saladino, 72, of Rockford died August 24, 2021 at home, surrounded by her family. Born December 11, 1948 in Rockford; daughter of John and Sarah (Cigretto) Castree. Graduate of West High School, class of 1966. United in marriage to Angelo Saladino on July 26, 1969 at St. Anthony de Padua Catholic Church. Dottie was formerly employed as a...
Sandy Jo Spivey
Aug 17, 2021
Sandy J. Spivey, 69 of Beloit, formerly of Rockford went to be with her Lord and Savior on August 17, 2021. Sandy was born on November 25, 1951 in Ashtabula, OH; daughter of Harold and Louann Bowdler. Graduate of Edgewater Senior High School. Sandy obtained her Associate Degree from Cleveland Tech in Horticulture. Sandy owned the Happy Cricket Floral Shop...
Allen R. Hoover
Aug 11, 2021
Allan R. Hoover, 77, of Rockford, died on Aug. 11, 2021 surrounded by his family. The son of Ernest M. and Edna (Eliers) Hoover. Allan married Diana Nicholson on Oct. 6, 1962 at Grace Methodist Church in Rockford. Allan and Diana enjoyed spending time at their lake house on Lake Wisconsin and also traveling to Lost Valley Resort in Vergas...
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