Obituaries
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...
Alberto Gomez Lopez
Sep 30, 2020
Alberto Gomez, 56, of Rockford died on September 30, 2020. Born in Mexico City, Mexico. United in marriage to his soulmate Janelle Thomas on August 31, 2015. He was employed at Alvarez Mexican Restaurant in Cherry Valley. Alberto was a loving, kind and caring man, with a gentle and good heart. He was Janelle's best friend, and the constant in...
Thomas Barry Leaf
Sep 27, 2020
Thomas Barry Leaf, 72, of Rockford died on September 27, 2020 in Madison, WI. Born March 25, 1948 in Rockford; son of Hugo and Marjorie (Sederquist) Leaf. Tom attended Rockford East High School. He proudly served his country in the United States Navy Seabees, in the Vietnam War. He was a skilled brick layer for many area construction firms. Member...
Michael Mason
Sep 5, 2020
Michael Craig Mason, 67, of Rockford went to be with his Lord and Savior on September 5, 2020; surrounded by his loving family. Born on December 29, 1952 in Marshalltown, IA; son of Ralph and Bonnie (Heckle - Fincham) Mason. Mike graduated from Marshalltown High School and obtained his Associate Degree in Electronics. He served in the United States Army....
Edna Lynn Blue
Sep 1, 2020
Edna Lynn Blue, 64, of Rockford died on September 1, 2020 in her home. Born on September 17, 1955 in Chicago, daughter of Edward and Louise (Watson) Carlile. Graduate of Kelvyn Park High School class of 1973. Edna was formerly employed as a telemarketer. Edna enjoyed traveling. She obtained her Associate Degree from University of Phoenix at the age of...
John William Strait
Aug 31, 2020
John William Strait went home to be with the Lord August 31, 2020. Born in Bassett, Arkansas on January 4, 1944 to Chester and Mary Strait. He graduated from East High School in 1962 as a football and basketball star. He proudly served his country in the Vietnam war. He worked at Kishwaukee Auto parts for 42 years, than became...
Donna R. Benner
Aug 30, 2020
Donna Benner, 87, of Rockford passed away August 30, 2020 at Amberwood Care Centre. Born in Dodgeville, WI to Ralph Campbell and Violet Campbell Lyman on November 11, 1932. Married to John Benner on February 18, 1950. He preceded her in death in December 2007. Donna worked for many years as a secretary for Teamsters Local 325 and as a...
Dean P. Turman
Jul 18, 2020
Dean P. Turman went to be with his Lord and Savior, Saturday, July 18, 2020. Dean was born June 15, 1935 in Edgewood to Powell and Jacqueline (Colwell) Turman. Graduate of Stephen Decatur High School, 1953 in Decatur where he met his high school sweetheart Doris Hall. They were united in marriage June 12, 1955. He went to TV Broadcast...
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