Obituaries
Frances Aronica
Mar 23, 2026
Frances Aronica, of Rockford was born on November 9, 1933, in Palermo, Sicily . Frances passed away peacefully, surrounded by the love of her family on March 23, 2026. Frances was the devoted wife of Armando Aronica, with whom she shared a lifetime rooted in faith, tradition, and the strong Sicilian heritage that shaped their family's presence in Rockford. Together...
Brenda Inez King
Mar 20, 2026
Brenda Inez King, 68, of Loves Park, passed away peacefully in her home on March 20, 2026, with her husband, Curtis King, by her side. Born April 16, 1957, in Rockford, daughter of Maynard and Verna (Eddington) Rucker. She retired from JL Clark, where she worked in Packaging. An active member of Riverside Community Church, Brenda was deeply dedicated to...
Sandra A. Rather
Mar 18, 2026
Sandra A. Rather, 76, of Rockford died on March 18, 2026. Born April 22, 1949 in Belvidere; daughter of James and Louise (Darley) Long. Graduate of Belvidere High School, class of 1967. Sandy was united in marriage to William O. Rather on April 25, 1970. She retired from Rockford Products, where she worked in assembly. Sandra also served as the...
Ketut Setiawan
Mar 3, 2026
Ketut Setiawan, 71, of Rockford, passed away peacefully on March 3, 2026, in Rockford, Illinois. Ketut was born on December 31, 1954, in Bali, Indonesia, to Ni Luh Kompiang Warsiki and I Gede Wiratha. He grew up in Bali alongside his siblings: Ni Luh Putu Sulastri (deceased), Oka Sastrawan, Ayu Sinarsih, Agus Guna Diatmika, Putu Adi Kertawisma, and Ni Nyoman...
Michael Delimata
Mar 3, 2026
In his own words, Mike Delimata lived a fulfilling and fun life. He ate every donut and all the candy he desired. He was a standout baseball player into his adult years. He loved the St. Louis Cardinals, golf and any team his Grandsons played for, seldom missing a game. He was passionate about sports, horse racing and gambling, though...
Sandra L. Czarnowksi
Feb 10, 2026
Sandra L. Czarnowski, 82, of Rockford left this earth on February 10, 2026, reuniting with all of her beloved pets who passed before her at the Rainbow Bridge. Born January 16, 1944 in Philadelphia, PA; daughter of Paul and Wilma Jean (Schreiner) Unzicker. Graduate of Rockford East High School. Sandra obtained her Bachelor Degree and Masters Degrees from Northern Illinois...
Jeremy Allan Hull
Feb 6, 2026
Jeremy Allan Hull, 33, of Rockford, passed on February 6, 2026. He was born on October 11, 1992, in Rockford, the son of William and Michelle (Hoops) King. Jeremy graduated from Durand High School in 2011. He was united in marriage to Stephnie Kiser on October 9, 2020. He was employed by the City of Rockford as an Equipment Operator...
Andy Cruz
Jan 22, 2026
Andy Cruz, 47, of Rockford, died on January 22, 2026. He was born on July 2, 1978, in Chicago, the son of Andres Cruz Rosario and Anna Virgin Alvarado. Andy was a graduate of Robert Clemente High School, Class of 1996, and later earned his HVAC certification from Coyne American Institute in Chicago. He was united in marriage to Jessica...
Jane Margaret Mcnames
Jan 20, 2026
Jane Margaret McNames, 80, of Caledonia died on January 20, 2026. Born March 28, 1945 in Sheldon, IA; daughter of Harold and Wilhemina (Brower) Evans. Graduate of Sheldon High School, class of 1963. United in marriage to Michael McNames on September 2, 1967 in Rockton, IL. Jane was employed at Hazel's Hairstyling in Beloit, where she worked as a stylist....
Leslie Moreno Rivera
Jan 16, 2026
Leslie Nataly Moreno Rivera, beloved daughter of Aldo Moreno and Griselda Rivera, died on January 16, 2026. Born December 23, 2007 in Rockford. Leslie attended Rockford Public Schools and was a student at Guilford High School. She was looking forward to her graduation in May of 2026 planned to pursue a career in Cosmetology, building on the foundation and her...
Arron Ace Foster
Jan 16, 2026
Arron Ace Foster, 60, of Freeport, passed away January 16, 2026 while on a motorcycle tour of Ecuador. Ace was born in Rapid City, South Dakota on May 5, 1965 to Randy and Vonnie Foster. He grew up on Thunder Butte Creek, riding ponies, wielding a bullwhip with impressive accuracy, and dreaming up general shenanigans. He was raised with a...
Richard James Todd
Jan 14, 2026
Richard "Dick" James Todd, 78, of Rockford went to be with his Lord and Savior on January 14, 2026. Born March 17, 1947 in Oak Park; son of Adam and Ruth (Peterson) Todd. Graduate of Oak Park River Forest High School, class of 1965. He attended the College of Advanced Traffic and obtained his certification in transportation. Dick co-founded Todd...
Randall Duane Redmond
Jan 14, 2026
Randall Duane Redmond, 66, of Rockford went to be with his Lord and Savior on January 14, 2026, after a long battle with cancer. Born on August 22, 1959 in Rockford; son of Richard and Dorothy (Arbogast) Redmond. Graduate of West High School, class of 1977; where he played football. He was a skilled athlete who enjoyed playing all sports....
Diane Marie Yardley
Jan 13, 2026
Diane Marie Yardley, 88, of Rockford died on January 13, 2026. Born June 17, 1937 in Rockford; daughter of Maxwell and Eula (Fellows) Dauenbaugh. Graduate of West High School, class of 1955. Diane was employed at Orput & Associates Architectural Firm as a Secretary. She obtained her Medical Transcription certification from Rock Valley College and retired from Rockford Clinic after...
Jean Ruth (Myrsten) Abruzzo
Jan 11, 2026
Jean Ruth (Myrsten) Abruzzo, 94, passed away Sunday, January 11, 2026 at her home in Rockford. Born in Escanaba, Michigan on July 13, 1931 to Elsie (Johnson) Myrsten and Gust Myrsten. Graduated from Escanaba High School in 1949. Graduated from St. Anthony's School of Nursing in Rockford in 1952. Married Benny Sam Abruzzo on November 1, 1952 in Rockford; he...
Margaret Ann "Peggy" Ahrens
Jan 9, 2026
Margaret Ann "Peggy" Ahrens, 74, of Rockford went to be with her Lord and Savior on January 9, 2026. Born July 30, 1951 in Waukegan; daughter of John and Beatrice (Gorman) Paulausky. Peggy attended high school in the Chicago suburbs. Peggy was a loving and devoted mother and worked hard to support her family as a single mother in her...
Richard "Dick" Redmond
Dec 31, 2025
Richard "Dick" Redmond, 93, of Rockford went to be with his Lord and Savior on December 31, 2025, surrounded by his loving family. Born May 30, 1932 in Beloit, WI; son of John and Lucy (Sorensen) Redmond. Graduate of Beloit Memorial High School, class of 1950, where he was on the football team where he grew to love the game....
David E. Seal
Dec 21, 2025
David Edwin Seal, 90, of Rockford, passed away on December 21, 2025, in his home in Beloit, WI, with family surrounding him. David was born on July 24, 1935, in Rockford, the son of Finch and Isabelle (Brewster) Seal. He graduated from West High School in 1953 and attended Colorado A&M for 2 years. David and Louida Mae Roberts were...
John Thomas "Tom" Gibson
Dec 11, 2025
John Thomas "Tom" Gibson, 78, of Rockton died on December 11, 2025. Born October 23, 1947 in Rockford; son of George and Virginia (Smith) Gibson. Tom graduated from Auburn High School, class of 1965. He was united in marriage to his first wife, Penny Meyer on August 24, 1968. He obtained his Bachelor's Degree from Illinois State University in 1969...
Nina Marie Graciana
Dec 11, 2025
Nina Marie Graciana, 68, of Loves Park died on December 11, 2025. Born July 16, 1957 in Rockford; daughter of Gary Fairbanks and Rosemary Capriola. Nina attended Jefferson High School. Nina met her friend and future husband, Joseph Graciana when she was in elementary school in South Rockford, they were united in marriage of January 31, 1975; they celebrated 50...
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