Obituaries
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...
Douglas N. Cohen
Mar 5, 2020
Douglas N. Cohen, 63, of Rockford died March 5, 2020. Born August 24, 1956 in Sedalia, Mo; son of Ralph and Phyllis (Dickman) Cohen. Doug was formerly employed at FedEx, Airborne Express and Lanter Courier. Doug's love of history started as a hobby, and quickly became a passion. He was a Rockford history buff and managed the website and Facebook...
Margery L. Hoglund
Feb 27, 2020
Margery L. Hoglund, 100, of Rockford, IL died peacefully on Thursday, February 27, 2020 in Presence St. Anne's Center in Rockford, IL. She was born on October 27, 1919 in Chicago, IL to Albert and Susan (Metzger) Hemenway. Margery married Kenneth Hoglund on June 13, 1942 in Rockford, IL. They were married for 45 years before he preceded her in...
Pamela Beatrice Mcneely
Feb 19, 2020
Pamela Beatrice McNeely, 64, of Rockford died on February 19, 2020. Born on July 29., 1955 in Rockford. Daughter of Jean Curl. United in marriage to Robert McNeely Sr. in 1987. Pam was a loving wife and mother. She had a heart for animals, especially cats. Survived by husband, Robert; son, Robert (Cally) McNeely Jr. of Winnebago; mother, Jean (Ed)...
Alice Kathryn Coulter Bein
Feb 14, 2020
Alice Kathryn Coulter Bein was born on Halloween, 1922, in Corning, IA to Naomi Ruth Harvey Coulter and Harry Raymond Coulter. She died on Valentine's Day, 2020, at the age of 97. Her death brought an end to a life that touched many others. She was still receiving notes and letters from friends and former students at the time of...
Kathy Joe "Jojo" Stroud
Jan 29, 2020
Kathy Joe "JoJo" Stroud, 44, of Rockford died on January 29, 2020. Born May 26, 1975 in Rockford, daughter of Joe W. and Kathleen M. (Boss) Stroud. She enjoyed riding her Harley, making people laugh and spending time with those she loved. Kathy Joe is lovingly survived by her sisters, Heather (Greg) Drummer, Amanda Stroud, Ashley (Randy "Buck") Huenefeld; several...
Steven L. Shimp
Jan 27, 2020
Steven L. Shimp, 65, of Roscoe went to be with his Lord and Savior on January 27, 2020, after a recent esophageal cancer diagnosis. Born September 29, 1954, son of Norman and Joyce (Rose) Shimp. United in marriage to Barbara Bush on August 22, 1975 in Muskegon, MI. Obtained his master's degree from Cardinal Stritch University. Steven was a Regional...
Sharon Lee Johnson
Jan 22, 2020
Sharon Lee Johnson, 76, of Rockford died on January 22, 2020. Born on February 12, 1943 in Rockford to Paul and Leona Nell. United in marriage to Richard Duane Johnson who was tragically killed. Sharon worked for Rockford Memorial Hospital for many years. Survived by her son, Michael Johnson; daughter, Lisa (Daniel Adair) Adair-Johnson; several grandchildren and great-grandchildren. Cremation arrangements...
Charles Salberg
Jan 20, 2020
Charles "Chuck" N. Salberg, 73, went to be with the Lord on January 20, 2020. Born in Rockford, IL to John and Ruth (Tholin) Salberg. He was part of the first graduating class at Guilford High School, attended UW Whitewater for 2 years before joining the Marine Corps Reserves for 6 years. Chuck is survived by his loving wife, of...
Mary Elizabeth Stevens
Jan 20, 2020
Mary Elizabeth Stevens, 59, of Rockford died on January 20, 2020. Born May 16, 1960 in Rockford; daughter of Leroy Houston and Geraldine (Thompson) Penny. Graduate of Harlem High School class of 1979. Mary was a loving and devoted partner to Brian, mother, grandmother and sister. She would do anything for her family and friends. Survived by fiancé, Brian Gough...
Shirley Ann Tracy
Jan 6, 2020
Shirley Ann Tracy, 92, of South Beloit died January 6, 2020 at Medina Nursing Center in Durand. Born January 18, 1927 to Charles D. and Dorothy L. (Whisman) Tracy. She was formerly employed as a legal secretary. Shirley was a huge supporter of the South Beloit Fire Department. Survived by her loving sisters, Barbara Smith of Rockford, Susan Warren of...
John Thomas Bates
Jan 3, 2020
John Thomas Bates, 89, of Rockton died on January 3, 2020; surrounded by his loving family. Born October 23, 1930 in Rockford; son of Carl and Vera (Carpenter) Bates. Graduate of Hononegah High School, class of 1948. John proudly served his country in the United States Air Force during the Korean War. He met his future wife, Sheila Gaultry at...
Beverly Ruth Farr
Dec 29, 2019
Beverly Ruth Farr, 85, of Roscoe passed away on December 29, 2019. Born on November 7, 1934 in Wisconsin; daughter of Lord Mortimer and Emma (Huff) Sawyer. Beverly married the love of her life, Kenneth M. Farr, on December 15, 1951. She worked for Pioneer Life Insurance for several years and retired from Alpine Bank where she was a head...
Jill Jehle Wrase
Dec 25, 2019
Jill Jehle Wrase, 63; of Rockford passed away peacefully at home on December 25, 2019. Born on February 29, 1956 in Gaylord, Michigan; daughter of Jack and Mary Jane (Hazard) Jehle. She attended Michigan State University and later worked as a paraprofessional at various schools in the Rockford Public School District for over 20 years, retiring in 2017. Jill most...
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