Obituaries
Roger Lee Brock
Jul 6, 2020
Roger Lee Brock, 81, of Rockford went to be with his Lord and Savior Jesus Christ, surrounded by his loving family on July 6, 2020. Born June 10, 1939 in Taylorville; son of Harold and Ethel (Davidson) Brock. Graduate of Taylorville High School and Western Illinois University. United in marriage to Shirley Maitya on January 29, 1966. Roger was a...
Judith Ann Bergsten
Jun 30, 2020
Judith A. Bergsten, 72, passed away peacefully in her home surrounded by family on June 30, 2020. Born December 26, 1947 in Hazel Green, WI. Judy married Merle Bergsten on April 19, 1969, with whom she shared her life with for 51 years. Survived by her husband, Merle; children, Derek (Chris) Bergsten, and Lesly (Mark) Couper; grandchildren, Alexandra, Sophie, and...
Joanna "Jo" Ruth Scalise
Jun 27, 2020
Joanna "Jo" Scalise 1936—2020 Beloved Aunt Joanna Ruth Scalise, 84 slipped into the arms of her savior at 4:54 pm Saturday, June 27, 2020 while surrounded by nieces. She was a proud second-generation immigrant from Italy who was born on May 30, 1936 in Chicago, IL. She spent the majority of her life in Elmwood Park. Joanna achieved her A.A....
Michael Eugene Pollare
Jun 9, 2020
Michael E. Pollare, 82, passed away at Alpine Fireside on June 9, 2020, after a lengthy battle from the effects of a stroke he suffered in May 2016. He was born July 30, 1938 in Rockford, IL., the son of Michael and Margaret (Domino) Pollare. After graduating from Cheyenne High School in Cheyenne, WY, he worked for the Union Pacific...
David Christopher Key
Jun 8, 2020
David Christopher Key, 64, of Rockford died on June 8, 2020. Born on November 22, 1955 in Prairie du Chein, WI, son of Gerald and Roberta (Piercy) Key. Graduate of East High School class of 1974. United in marriage to Anna Mvumbe on September 9, 2006. David retired from Warner Lamert (Pfizer). He was a talented writer of short stories...
Joshua James Ray Phillips
Jun 6, 2020
Joshua James Ray Phillips, 42, of Loves Park was Promoted to Glory on June 6, 2020. Born September 30, 1977 in Rockford, son of John and Pamela (Ward) Phillips. Josh graduated from Harlem High School, class of 1995. He was employed as a roofer. Josh attended The Salvation Army Temple Corps., where he had a large circle of friends. He...
Elizabeth Marie Macvenn
Jun 4, 2020
Elizabeth Marie MacVenn, 52, of Machesney Park died on June 4, 2020. Born on March 13, 1968 in Rockford, daughter of Sherman and Alyce Kay (Eddy) MacVenn. She loved her grandson with all her heart. Liz is survived by her partner, Dennis Owens; children, Cassie and Brian MacVenn; grandchildren, Isabella, Blaize, and Nikolai; siblings, Jacob (Kelly) Eddy and Joey Carroll;...
Antonio P. Vito
Jun 2, 2020
Antonio "Tony" Vito, 74 of Rockford, Illinois died on June 2, 2020, at SwedishAmerican Hospital. Tony was born on December 13, 1945, in Iloilo City, Philippines. Second of the 8 children of Ismael Sr. And Purification (Parreno) Vito. He graduated with a Bachelor of Sciece in Mechanical Engineering from University of San Agustin in 1969. Survived by children; Joann Marie...
Joseph Kenneth Castiglioni
Jun 2, 2020
Joseph Kenneth Castiglioni, 68, of Rockford died on June 2, 2020. Born on May 14, 1952 in Rockford, son of Charles and Ernestine (Malvesti) Castiglioni. United in Marriage to Denise Marino on August 6, 1977 at the Church by the Side of the Road in Rockton. He retired from the Rock River Water Reclamation District in 2014 after 30 years...
Sylvia Jean Doyle
May 13, 2020
Sylvia Jean Doyle Pagel, 1955 – 2020 Sylvia Jean Doyle (Pagel), 65, died on Wednesday, May 13, 2020 after enduring years of chronic, unrelenting pain resulting from complications of hip replacement surgery. Sylvia Jean was born on March 10, 1955 to Richard and Marian Doyle. After a fine childhood growing up on Rockford's west side and attending Welsh Grade School...
Elisa Ronas Hendricks
Apr 27, 2020
Elisa Ronas Hendricks, 73, of Rockford died on April 27, 2020. Born September 16, 1946 in Sual, Pangasinan, Philippines. Daughter of Modesto and Tranquilina (Bacala) Ronas. Elisa met her future husband William Clark Hendricks at Clark Air Force Base, where she worked in billeting. They were united in marriage on November 2, 1969 in the Philippines. Elisa was the beloved...
Mary Alice Denowh
Apr 11, 2020
Mary Alice Denowh - November 15th, 1962 - April 11th, 2020 Mary Alice Liebelt Denowh RDH, age 57, of Machesney Park, Illinois passed away on Saturday, April 11, 2020 at OSF St Anthony Hospital in Rockford, Illinois after a battle with cancer. Mary was born on November 15, 1962 in Jordan, Montana to Elmer and Betty Liebelt. She grew up...
Alicia Maria Dibendetto Neubauer
Apr 3, 2020
Alicia Maria DiBenedetto Neubauer, 41, of Rockford died on April 3, 2020. Born September 4, 1978 in Rockford, daughter of Jasper and Mariann (Paris) DiBenedetto. Graduate of Boylan High School class of 1996. In high school she was involved in Key Club, where she was a tutor at La Voz Latina, which was just the first step in setting up...
Jennifer Sue Olson
Apr 3, 2020
Jennifer Sue Olson, 52, of Rockford was Promoted to Glory on April 3, 2020. Born on February 27, 1968; daughter of Dr. David and Marcia (Palmer) Olson. Graduate of East High School and Rockford College. Jennifer was employed as Activities Director at the Arc of Winnebago, Boone and Ogle Counties. Member of the Salvation Army Temple Corps and Leader of...
Bertil "Bert" Robert Johnson
Mar 26, 2020
Bertil "Bert" Robert Johnson, 92, lifelong Rockford resident died on March 26, 2020. Born July 10, 1927 in Rockford. Son of Carl Walfred and Vera Sofia (Amloh) Johnson. Graduate of Rockford East High School, class of 1945. Bert served in the United States Navy and was an active member of the Navy Club. United in marriage to Svea "Lola" Viola...
Margery Jean Christensen
Mar 11, 2020
Margery Christensen, 93 years old, of Rockford passed away peacefully at home at 12:35 a.m. on March 11. She is survived by her daughter Karen (Craig), son Scott (Beth), and special friend, Conrad. Predeceased by husband Alvin, daughter Susan, long-time companion Charlie, and beloved cats Blackjack and Sir Cat. No services are planned. Cremation rites have been accorded.
Bryan Steven Solomon
Mar 11, 2020
Bryan Steven Solomon, 42, of Rockford died on March 11, 2020. Born December 10, 1977 in Chicago. Son of Steven Solomon and Diana Boshears. Brian was a self-employed window cleaner and handyman, and a very hard worker. He led a quiet and simple life and was very giving and caring. Brian enjoyed spending time with his family and friends. He...
Jonnie Betts
Mar 10, 2020
Jonnie "Jon" Glenn Betts, 59, of Rockford passed peacefully surrounded by family on March 10, 2020. Born March 17, 1960 in Rockford. Jon was an avid Dale Earnhardt Sr. fan. He truly cared about spending time with his grandchildren, who were the center of his world. Survived by his fiancée, Marlene Nepean; 6 children; numerous grandchildren; siblings, Connie, Mary, Randy,...
Relton "Lane" L. Forrester
Mar 6, 2020
Relton "Lane" L. Forrester, 79, of Rockford died on March 6, 2020. Born March 29, 1940 in Black Rock, AR; son of Ottis and Agnes (Combs) Forrester. Lane served in the United States Military for 24 years. United in marriage to Eleanor Chamberlain on October 3, 1964. Survived by his wife; children Tammy (Kevin) Bursell, Mark (Julie) Chamberlain; grandchildren, Jessica...
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