Obituaries
Alberta Henrietta Freed
Dec 14, 2020
Alberta H. Freed, 93, of Wichita, KS died on December 14, 2020, in Rockton, IL. She was born in Dodge City, KS and graduated from Dodge City High School and Dodge City Community College. One of her claims to fame was that she had perfect attendance all through elementary and high school. Alberta married Ralph B. Freed in September of...
Carol J. Newcomer
Dec 7, 2020
Carol J. Newcomer was born in the midst of the Great Depression. She was vigilant, thoughtful, and caring toward her family and friends. She had a great sense of humor throughout her life and was strong for those around her. She sacrificed much and loved people, especially her family and close friends. She passed away to her rest on December...
Robert W. Jedryck
Dec 7, 2020
Robert W. Jedryck, 82, of DeKalb died on December 7, 2020. Born March 10, 1938 in Chicago, son of Walter and Clara Jedryck. Graduate of Morton East High School in Cicero. Survived by daughters, Catherine (John) Grzyb, Linda (Bobby) Moorhead; grandchildren, Melody and Kyle Grzyb and Bobby and James Moorhead; brother, Ronald (Judy) Jedryck; brother-in-law, Michael Pacholik; nephews, Steven Pacholik...
Stella Mae Harriet Lennox
Dec 6, 2020
Stella Mae Harriett Lennox, 112, of Rockford was Promoted to Glory on December 6, 2020. Born January 31, 1908 in Aneta, ND; daughter of Henry and Caroline (Lang) Haraldson. United in marriage to Hugh E. Lennox on June 19, 1932. Graduate of St. Luke's Nursing School in Grand Forks, ND. She was employed as a Registered Nurse for 25 years...
Michael Thomas Kitzinger
Dec 4, 2020
Michael Thomas Kitzinger, 69 of Belvidere, died on December 4, 2020 in his home, surrounded by his loving family. Born on February 8, 1951 in Chicago, son of Ernest L. and Veronica (McFadden) Kitzinger. Attended Notre Dame College Prep and Maine East High School. Served in the United States Army. United in marriage to Judy Ward on October 7, 1989...
Edith L. Mitchell
Nov 28, 2020
Edith Longcor Mitchell, 100, of Byron, formerly of Mendota; died on November 28, 2020. Born on January 11, 1920 in Galesburg; daughter of Charles and Jessie (Hoots) Longcor. United in marriage to Warren Preston Mitchell on January 18, 1941. Formerly employed as a nurses aid at Heritage Health in Mendota, where she worked until the age of 75. She was...
Carolyn B. Roach
Nov 23, 2020
Carolyn B. Roach, 68, of Kirkland died on November 23, 2020. Born on March 31, 1952 in Knoxville, TN; daughter of Dale and Mary Gail (Menius) Bentz. Graduate of City High in Iowa City, IA. Carolyn obtained her Bachelor Degree in Elementary Education and Master's of Early Childhood Education from University of Iowa, later obtaining an additional Master's Degree in...
Carl York
Nov 17, 2020
Carl Wayne York Jr., 74, of Rockford died on November 17, 2020. Born on August 25, 1946 in Arkansas, son of Carl and Willie (Chapple) York, Sr. Carl served his county in the United States Marine Corps. Formerly employed as a machinist. Carl had a huge, loving and caring heart. He was always willing to help people, even if it...
Michael J. Addante
Nov 15, 2020
Our dad, Michael J. Addante, 90 of Rockford, previously long term resident of Des Plaines, IL passed away on November 15, 2020 from complications of COVID at Mercy Hospital. He was born May 5, 1930 in Chicago Illinois to Alessandro and Filomena Addante. Dad was a self-employed businessman who worked hard all his life to support his family. Even as...
Norma Bonita Malysz
Nov 11, 2020
Norma Bonita Malysz, 97, of Rockford died on November 11, 2020. Born on April 6, 1923 in Palestine, IL; daughter of Odin and Alta (York) Thomas. She served in the United States Navy as a WAVE. United in marriage to Ed Malysz on August 8, 1945. Norma retired from Bergner's after 41 years of employment. Upon her retirement, she volunteered...
Dwight "Bob" Robert Dickson
Nov 9, 2020
Dwight "Bob" Robert Dickson, 67, of Rockton died on November 9, 2020 surrounded by his loving family. Born December 3, 1952 in Iron River, MI; son of Lester and Eva (Martin) Dickson. Bob was a talented businessman, founding Surface Improvement, Alloy Plating, Northern Star Metal Plating, Burmac Metal Finishing; and most recently, founded DBS Blacktop with his son, Michael. Bob...
Shirlee Jane Hitter
Nov 9, 2020
Shirlee Jane Hitter passed away on November 9, 2020. "Jane" was born April 24, 1943 in Ottawa, Illinois to Elmer and Jean Hitter. She graduated from Ottawa Township High School, then attended and graduated with a degree in Education from University of Illinois where she played the saxophone in the U of I marching band. Jane started her teaching career...
Amadeo R. Leoni
Nov 6, 2020
Amadeo R. Leoni Sr. 88, of Rockford died on November 6, 2020. Born March 31, 1932 in San Francisco del Oro, Chihuahua; Mexico. Son of Arturo and Maria Theresa (Rodrigues) Leoni. Amadeo was united in marriage to Virginia Fierro in February 4, 1951. He loved his wife, children, grandchildren and great-grandchildren. Family was truly the most important to him. He...
Robert Isaac Chapman
Oct 30, 2020
Robert "Bob" Isaac Chapman passed away on Friday, October 30, 2020 at the age of 87. He was born in a barn in Pecatonica, Illinois to Lela Mae (Kesselring) and Roland Lee Chapman. Bob was the youngest of 12 children. He married Janet Johnson in 1958. Together they had six children and made their home in Rockford, Illinois. Bob is...
Marvin Harold Matthees
Oct 28, 2020
Marv's Life and Story I was born and grew up on a farm in Winona, MN. My dad was Rudolph. My mother was Emma. Dad was a farmer. Mother worked on the farm and at home. There were nine kids in out family. They are Ada, who is 93. Then John, Gary, Henrietta, Elizabeth, Mary Anne, Mildred, Donald and me....
Donald Ivan Gibbs
Oct 27, 2020
Donald I. Gibbs, 50, of Belvidere died on October 27, 2020 in his home. Born June 16, 1970 in Belvidere, son of Donald and Carol Ann (Graham) Gibbs. Served in the United State Navy. Lifetime resident of Belvidere. Don worked at Aubreys for 10 years. He was a proud member of the UAW 1268, working at the Belvidere Chrysler Plant...
James Mcintosh
Oct 25, 2020
James W. McIntosh (October 14,1938 - October 25, 2020) James W. McIntosh, 82, of Rockford, passed away on October 25, 2020 at Serenity Hospice. James was born on October 14, 1938 in Madison, WI to Walter and Violet McIntosh. He heard Verna Gerwig singing in her church choir, fell in love and married her on June 9, 1962. James was...
Pamela Kay Garrison
Oct 22, 2020
Pamela Kay Garrison, 61, of Machesney Park died on October 22, 2020. Born on June 15, 1959 in Mt. Hope, WV; daughter of Fred and Nellie (Reddin) Harrah. Graduate of Crystal Lake South High School. Pam loved her grandchildren with all her heart. Her favorite thing was to spend time with them all. She was a talented quilter and excellent...
Kelly "Kelly Jean" Siebert Edwards
Oct 20, 2020
Kelly "Kelly Jean" Siebert Edwards, 55, left this life at 11am on October 20, 2020. She bravely took the cancer head on that did its damage long before she had the chance for a fair fight. Kelly accepted the cards she was dealt with amazing courage and strength, never complaining once or allowing the disease to break her spirit or...
Daniel C. Naill
Oct 16, 2020
Daniel C. Naill, 70, of Loves Park died on October 16, 2020. Born on November 17, 1949 in Rockford, son of William and Betty (Goldbeck) Naill. Graduate of Harlem High School class of 1968. Dan served his country proudly in the United States Army in the Vietnam War. United in marriage to Diane Ham on March 18, 1972 at the...
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