Obituaries
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...
Dennis Ray Olson
Oct 11, 2020
Dennis Ray Olson, 80, of Rockford died on October 11, 2020. Born on May 5, 1940 in Rockford, son of Elmer and Frances (Adams) Olson. Graduate of West High School, attended Southern Illinois University. Dennis served in the United States Airforce during the Vietnam War. Formerly employed as a machinery salesman. He enjoyed bowling, golf, fishing and watching his beloved...
Mrs. Arlene May Oberg
Oct 8, 2020
Arlene May Oberg, 96, of Rockford went to be with her Lord and Savior on October 8, 2020. Born on May 29, 1924 in Rockford, daughter of Edgar and Ethel (Mackey) Ryman. Graduate of East High School. United in marriage to Donald Oberg on September 23, 1944 at Trinity Lutheran Church in Rockford, where she was a lifelong member. Arlene...
Richard Arnold Andersen
Oct 6, 2020
Richard "Dick" Arnold Andersen, 87, of Rockford died on October 6, 2020 at Lincolnshire Place a memory care facility. Born on November 20, 1932 in Rockford. Son of Arnold and Edith (Nordgren) Andersen. Graduate of West High School where he participated in sports. Dick served in the United States Army. United in marriage to Karin Johnson on February 8, 1958...
Monral Jerome Belknap
Oct 2, 2020
Monral "Monty" "Red" Jerome Belknap, 91, of Rockford; formerly of Haines City, FL died on October 2, 2020. Born January 14, 1929 in Rockford, son of Monral and Berniece (Edwards) Belknap. Graduate of West High School class of 1947. Monty served in the United States Army during the Korean War. United in marriage on September 25, 1954 in Janesville, WI...
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