Obituaries
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...
Dixie L. Mende
Dec 25, 2019
Dixie L. Mende, 78, of Kirkland died on December 25, 2019. Born on December 30, 1940 in Kingston, IA; daughter of Martin C. and Rebecca G. (Hulett) Andries. Graduated from St. Joseph's College of Nursing in Aurora. United in Marriage to Robert Lee Mende on November 6, 1962 at the Seventh Day Adventist Church in Aurora. Dixie's faith was important...
Terry Lee Schenk
Dec 11, 2019
Terry Lee Schenk, 58, passed away December 11, 2019 in his home in Rockton, IL from complications of diabetes. Born September 18, 1961 in Beloit, Wisconsin, he was the son of the late Robert and Mary Jo Schenk. Terry "Impy" attended Hononegah High School and worked as a machinist for the past 35 years. He was well known in Rockton...
Allen Roland Holecek
Dec 11, 2019
The Dead In Christ Shall Rise First. Allen Roland Holecek, 75, of Rockton went to be with his Lord and Savior on December 11, 2019. Born on September 30, 1944 in Berwyn, IL; son of Roland and Sophia (Antczak) Holecek. Allen enlisted in the Air Force in 1963 and served four years as an Air Defense Computer Programmer with NORAD....
Phyllis M Spiess
Dec 7, 2019
Phyllis M. Spiess, 88, of Rockton died on December 7, 2019. Born on September 14, 1941 in Muskegon, MI; daughter of William and Ruby (Vanderwall) Murray. Graduate of West High School. Phyllis was a lifelong bowler and avid Bears fan. Survived by her daughters, Martha (Paul) Nelson and Kris (Brian) Molencupp, all of Roscoe; grandchildren, Lindsey Nelson of Sarasota, FL,...
Aleda Mae Quam
Dec 4, 2019
Loving Mother, Grandmother and Best Friend. Aleda Mae Quam born April 18, 1918 in Elroy, Wisconsin daughter of Halvor and Stena Nelson. Married Norval Quam in 1936 until he passed in 1958. Aleda then married John "Ronnie" Taylor in 1962. Aleda went to be with the Lord December 4, 2019 in her home surrounded by her family. She worked with...
Wyoma "Debbie" Harmon
Dec 2, 2019
Wyoma "Debbie" (Svestka) (Gorman) Harmon, 78, of Rockford died on December 2, 2019. Born on April 24, 1941 in Pikesville, KY; daughter of Elish and Rhoda (Mullins) Newsome. Attended Silver Hill Pentecostal Church. Debbie was formerly employed at Arnold's Engineering in Marengo, Highland Hospital, and Chrysler; she was also a devoted home maker. She enjoyed cooking, baking and entertaining her...
John W. Hughes
Nov 30, 2019
John W. Hughes, 57, of Rockford died November 30, 2019. Memorial service January 18, 2020 at 10:30 a.m. at Grace Funeral & Cremation Services, 4301 N. Main St. Rockford. Private interment in Sunset Memorial Gardens. Share a memory at www.graceFH.com .
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