Obituaries
Richard E. Maitland
May 26, 2021
Richard E. Maitland, 74, of Loves Park went to be with his Savior on May 26, 2021, surrounded by his family. Born on January 26, 1947 in Rockford, son of Lawrence and Dorothy (Stevens) Maitland. Richard was a graduate of Harlem High School, class of 1965 and was united in marriage to Linda Lusk on January 11, 1969. He was...
Paula Louise Bertha Pokrant
May 25, 2021
Louise Paula Bertha "Sis" Pokrant, 100 of Chicago died May 25, 2021. Born November 1, 1920 in Chicago. Daughter of Frank and Martha (Fink) Krueger. United in marriage to Arthur Pokrant. Lifetime member of Holy Cross Lutheran Church. Survived by her children, Elaine Znoy, Gary (Kaye) Pokrant, Marvin (Gail) Pokrant and Alan Pokrant; grandchildren, Robert Znoy and Laura Znoy. Preceded...
Drake Anthony Stewart
May 23, 2021
Drake Anthony Stewart was born December 5, 1981 in Chester, PA to the late Drake Pugh and Tanya Stewart Shelton. He departed his life suddenly on May 23, 2021. Drake received his early education in the Delaware County School District. He then moved to Elgin, IL to finish his education. Drake was a good father and loved his children with...
Fred Jenkins
May 21, 2021
Frederick A. Jenkins, 73, of Rockford died May 21, 2021. Born on January 20, 1948 in Rockford, son of Hugh E. and Dorothy Leona (Baxter) Jenkins. Fred attended East High School and graduated from Illinois School for the Visually Impaired. United in marriage to Dorothy (Wright) Rainwater on May 22, 1971. Fred was a dedicated stay at home dad. He...
Cynthia "Cindy" Jo Garcea
May 15, 2021
Cynthia "Cindy" Jo Garcea, 70, of Loves Park went to be with God on May 15, 2021. Born April 30, 1951 in Rockford; daughter of Burdette "Bud" and Marion (Monson) Johnson. Graduate of East High School in 1969 and Northern Illinois University in 1976, where she obtained her Bachelor Degree in Elementary Education. She was united in marriage to Joseph...
Debra Marie Bauer
May 4, 2021
Debra Marie Bauer, 68, of Rockford went home to be with Jesus on May 4, 2021. Born September 19, 1952 in Rockford, daughter of Robert and Vesta (Rockwell) Schafman. Graduate of Auburn High School class of 1970. United in marriage to William Bauer on August 15, 2009. Deb had a long career in operations and administration. After many years with...
Michael David Ainsworth
Apr 29, 2021
Michael D. Ainsworth, 69, of Rockford, went home to heaven on April 29, 2021. Born on September 21, 1951 in Rockford, son of Kenneth and Helen (Marshall) Ainsworth. Graduate of Guilford High School. Michael joined the UA Local 23 Plumbers and Pipefitters Union on March 20, 1974 and was a proud member for 47 years. United in marriage to Mary...
Carrie Dee Keller
Apr 26, 2021
Carrie Dee (Overton) Keller Born July 16, 1960, went home to be with her Savior, April 26, 2021. Carrie lived her life on this earth on her terms and loved every minute of it. She was a friend of Bill W. and shared her hope with anyone who would listen. She was an amazing mom and an even better Grandma,...
Anna Claeyssen
Apr 24, 2021
Anna Claeyssen, 51, passed away peacefully April 24, 2021, she was the beloved mother of Kaylynn Beck (Dillon Beckford) of Machesney Park IL and daughter of Dixie and The late Thomas Claeyseen. Dear sister of Julie (Marty) Byers of Caledonia, IL, and Brian Claeyssen of Rockford, IL. Cherished aunt of her nieces, Amber Claeyssen, Tara (Dylan) Cox, Alicia Marshall and...
Melvin Jackson
Apr 20, 2021
Melvin Eugene Jackson, 85, of Rockford died on April 20, 2021. Born December 18, 1935 in Rockford, son of Raymond and Lena (Kant) Jackson. Graduate of West High School. Melvin served his country proudly in the United States Marines, where he was stationed in San Diego, CA. United in marriage to Joyce Magnuson April 7, 1959. He retired from Ingersoll,...
Anita M. Hogan
Apr 16, 2021
Anita Marie Hogan, 80, of Rockford, IL, died on April 16, 2021, after a short illness with her family by her side. Born November 19, 1940, in Rockford, IL, daughter of William and Mable (Anderson) Lindberg. After 33 years with MTE Hydraulics, Anita finally enjoyed all the perks of retirement. When she wasn't quilting, she always had either a book...
Shirley Alice Krueger
Apr 7, 2021
Mrs. Shirley Alice Krueger 88, formerly of Spring Valley and Grand Meadow, MN. passed away from natural causes at Alden Debes Care Center in Rockford, IL. on April 7th, 2021 at 3 AM. Shirley was born in Milwaukee, WI on April 7, 1933 to Alice Geneva Cain and Howard Brown Cain. She was married to her childhood sweetheart Ellsworth (Red)...
Faye S. Anderson
Apr 4, 2021
Faye Schwitters Anderson 10/26/1922 – 4/4/2021 An Amazing Adventurous Life Born in Steamboat Rock, Iowa, the last of seven children of Henry and Dena Schwitters, in a loving Christian home. Her given name, Faye Lavone Schwitters. Accepted Jesus as Savior and Lord as a young girl in Vacation Bible School. Graduated from Steamboat Rock HS in 1940. Graduated with degree...
Chad Lee Musso
Apr 3, 2021
Chad Lee Musso, 58, of Loves Park died on April 3, 2021. Born July 4, 1962 in Rockford, son of Martin and Lois (Ingram) Musso. United in marriage to Penny Bowen on July 3, 2004 in Rockford. Chad retired from the North Park Fire Department, where he was a fire fighter and later worked at Lifeline Medicar Service. Survived by...
David Neil Shoudy
Apr 3, 2021
David Neil Shoudy, 58, of Shirland Township died on Saturday, April 3, 2021. Born on March 28, 1963 in Rockford, son of Richard and Velma (Kramer) Shoudy. Graduate of East High School, and Rock Valley College. United in marriage to Deborah Linenfelser on December 14, 1985. Owner of Dave Shoudy Remodeling. Member of the Durand Ditch Riders Snowmobile Club. Survived...
Dorothy Jenkins
Mar 11, 2021
Dorothy Marie Jenkins, 73, of Rockford died on March 11, 2021. Born on August 25, 1947 in Rockford, daughter of Ellsworth "Hawkeye" and Marie (Cameron) Wright. Graduate of Stillman Valley High School class of 1965. United in marriage to Fred Jenkins on May 22, 1971. Formerly employed at Bowman Distribution, where she was a packer. Dorothy was a loving caretaker,...
Joan Nimmer
Feb 25, 2021
Joan Louise (Moody) Nimmer, 95, of Rockton went to be with her Lord and Savior on February 25, 2021. Born February 19, 1926 in Beloit, WI; daughter of Clare and Myrtle (Joy) Moody. Graduate of Hononegah High School class of 1944. United in marriage to Harold Nimmer on April 18, 1948. Joan was raised on a farm, and continued farming...
Edward Pagel
Feb 18, 2021
Edward J. Pagel (EJ), age 68, of Winnebago, died suddenly on February 17, 2021. He was born on October 29, 1952. He grew up on a farm in Burritt Township in western rural Winnebago County, attended Winnebago schools, and then graduated as valedictorian from Winnebago High School in 1970. He was active in 4-H in the Burritt Winners and the...
Michael William Merchut
Feb 15, 2021
Michael William Merchut, 67, of Rockford died on February 15, 2021. Born April 17, 1953 in Chicago, son of Edward and Louise (Sassano) Merchut. United in Marriage to Mary Procanin on July 17, 1982 in Elgin. He was formerly employed as an auto mechanic. Mike was a member of the Old Gear Heads Car Club. His Chevy Nova was his...
Mary L. Hamp
Feb 13, 2021
Mary L. Hamp, 96, of Rockford died on February 13, 2021.Born on February 12, 1925 in Kirkland; daughter of Everett and Agnes (Helm) Nuckles. Graduate of Belvidere High School. United in marriage to George Hamp on July 17, 1943. Mary attended beauty school in Chicago and was employed as a hair stylist and model at Carson Pirie Scott in her...
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