Obituaries
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 .
Carolyn Palmer
Nov 28, 2019
Carolyn Sue Palmer, 63, of Rockford died on November 28, 2019. Born on June 26, 1956 in Rockford, daughter of Russell and Bessie (Simpkins) Palmer Sr. She was formerly employed as a CNA. Carolyn was a loving mother, who put everyone in her world before herself. Survived by her children, Shannon (Melissa) Palmer, and Danielle (Carrie King) Palmer all of...
Chad Michael Peña
Nov 18, 2019
Chad Michael Peña, 30, of Rockford died on November 18, 2019. Born on November 27, 1988 in Rockford, son of Mario and Karen (Senatre) Peña. He attended St. Edward's Elementary School, Guilford High School and Baker College. He was a self-employed carpenter. Chad had a precious heart and loved making people smile and laugh. Carpentry was one of Chad's more...
Lethia Stevens
Oct 2, 2019
Lethia Helen Stevens, 51, of Rockford died on October 2, 2019. Born on August 20, 1968 in Chicago; daughter of Wayne and Aline (Nunez) Stevens. Graduate of Calvin Park High School. Lethia was formerly employed at Jewel; UPS and Schnucks. United in marriage to William Boshears on September 18, 2019, after 31 years of a loving partnership. Survived by her...
William O. Rather
Oct 1, 2019
William O. Rather, 71, of Rockford died on October 1, 2019. Born on December 6, 1947, son of Raymond and Laura (Clark) Rather. Graduate of Belvidere High School, class of 1966. He served in the United States Army. United in marriage to Sandra Long on April 25, 1970. Bill was employed as a truck driver and was a member of...
Rodney L. Van Sickle
Sep 27, 2019
Rodney L. Van Sickle, 63, of Machesney Park died September 27, 2019. Born September 7, 1956, in Rockford, son of Maurice and Marjorie (Stech) Van Sickle. Graduate of Auburn High School and Rock Valley College. Rod was a skilled mechanic, and owned M & R Automotive in Loves Park. United in marriage to Malinda Fohey on May 27, 2000. Member...
Mary Jo Schenk
Sep 23, 2019
Rockton, Illinois lost a talented and admired seamstress and neighbor on the afternoon of September 23, 2019. Having sewn a last dress, hemmed a last pair of pants, and replaced a last button, Mary Josephine "MaryJo" Bogie Schenk passed away at River Bluff Nursing Home in Loves Park, Illinois. Born April 11, 1930 in Independence, Missouri, to John Vencil and...
Patricia Tollefsrud
Sep 10, 2019
Patricia Anne Tollefsrud, 84, of Rockford, passed away on September 10, 2019. Born September 6, 1935 in New York, New York to Marvin and Gladys (Strohmidel) Wolff. She married Dean S. Tollefsrud in Rockford in 1959. They raised three children: Tim, Lee and Kay. Patricia attended Rock Valley College as well as Albion College where she received her bachelor's degree....
Laurel Mae Hutchison
Sep 8, 2019
On Sunday September 8, 2019, Laurel Hutchison, loving wife, mother and grandmother passed away at the age of 97. Laurel was born on October 15, 1921 in Sabetha, KS to Leonard and Theresa (Penn) Kehler. On November 17, 1945, she married Glenn C. Hutchison in Freeport, IL. They raised three children; Chuck, Mary Jo and Nancy. Laurel worked at Micro...
Phyllis A. Jeneliunas
Aug 17, 2019
Phyllis A. Jeneliunas, 68, of Rockford died on August 17, 2019. Born on March 25, 1951 in Rockford, daughter of Herman Rauch Jr. and Darlene Kemzura (Miller). Graduate of Guilford High School. United in marriage to Ronald Jeneliunas on June 23, 1984, in Rockford. Phyllis retired from Rockford Public School System, where she was employed as a bus driver. Phyllis...
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