Obituaries
Todd Pearson
May 25, 2019
Todd Pearson, 71, of Rockford passed away on May 25, 2019. Born on June 29, 1947 in Chicago, IL, son of Willard and Myrtle (Burick) Pearson. Graduate of East High School in 1965. United in marriage to Cynthia Peterson on March 8, 1975. Todd and his wife were co-owners of Pearson's Interior Painting and Wallpapering. Todd loved spending time with...
Sgt. (Ret) Avon Earl Woodard Jr.
May 25, 2019
Sergeant (Retired) Avon Earl Woodard Jr., 71, of Rockford departed this earthly life on May 25, 2019 in his home, surrounded by his family. Born on March 7, 1948 in Annapolis, MD, son of Avon and Beatrice Anderson Woodard Sr. Graduate of Wiley H. Bates High School. Avon served his country in the United States Army in the Vietnam War....
Terry Nolan Tate
May 22, 2019
Terry Nolan Tate, 57, of Rockford departed this earthly life on May 22, 2019. Born on August 8, 1961 in Quincy, son on Calvin and Gay (Fletcher) Tate. Graduate of Guilford High School. Terry was known as the "Movie Man," he loved movies, listening to music, and spending time with his loving family. Terry enjoyed fishing and wrestling. He gave...
Darla K. Triplett
May 21, 2019
Darla K. Triplett, 70, of Rockford died on May 21, 2019. Born on January 5, 1949 in Rockford daughter of George and Katie (Coyle) Carter. United in marriage to Stephen Triplett on February 1, 1968. Darla was employed as Home Health Care Nurse. Survived by children, Leon (Kimmy) Triplett, Steve Triplett, Lena Lane, Alvin (April) Triplett, Theodore (Renee) Triplett; numerous...
Harold P. Krueger
May 17, 2019
Harold P. Krueger, MD died peacefully from natural causes, May 17, 2019 at Wesley Willows. Born on March 22, 1923 in Buffalo, NY; one of five boys. Son of Pastor Adolph and Kathryn Krueger. Served in the Army Air Corps as a navigator stationed in England in WWII. Following his military service, he attended the University of Buffalo receiving his...
Martha Jane Johnson
May 7, 2019
Martha Jane Johnson, 55, of Loves Park died on May 7, 2019. Born on November 17, 1963 in Rockford, daughter of Rodney and Carol Ann (Wright) Johnson. Martha loved God, life and her family. She enjoyed taking her grandchildren to the park. She was employed as a receptionist at Siena on Brendenwood. Survived by her husband, Jeff Paul; sons, Timothy...
Curtis James Bergstrom
May 7, 2019
Curtis James Bergstrom, 53, of Rockford died on May 7, 2019. Born on December 15, 1965 in Rockford, son of James and Marilyn (Quies) Bergstrom. Curtis graduated from Jefferson High School, class of 1983. He was employed at Steiner Electric. Curt was a loving and devoted son. He always made time to listen to his friends and provided wise council...
John Junior Recknagel
May 3, 2019
John Junior Recknagel, beloved husband, father, grandfather and great-grandfather, passed away suddenly on Friday, May 3, 2019 at the age of 74. He was born in Fairmont, WV on November 7, 1944, son of John Richard Recknagel and Evelyn Jane (Stacey) Recknagel. John lived in Fairmont, WV until age 5, when the family moved to Alton, Illinois to begin careers...
Duane Slocum
May 2, 2019
Duane Slocum, 86, of Rockford passed away on May 2, 2019. Born on April 28, 1933 in Ryder, ND, son of William and Evelyn (Brue) Slocum. United in marriage to Bobbie Krieling on August 7, 1987. Duane served in the United States Navy in the Korean War. He was employed by JL Clark in the maintenance department for 38 years....
Jill Annette Dakota Crow
Apr 19, 2019
Jill Annette Dakota Crow's spirit was released on Friday, April 19, 2019; she was surrounded by love. Jill was born on February 6, 1951, in Rockford. She was fiercely devoted to her children and grandchildren. Always a free-spirit, Jill loved nature, making art, playing the piano and guitar, giving unique and heartfelt gifts, and making people laugh and feel special....
Dawn Marie Watson
Apr 6, 2019
On April 6, 2019, Dawn Marie Watson left us unexpectedly. Born February 15, 1975 in Rockford. Dawn is survived by her children Jazmin Peyton, Jodeci (Skyler) Peyton, Lamar (Brittnee) Lamon; parents, Diane Erickson and James (Glenda) Watson; brothers, Jeffrey (Jennifer) Watson, Steven (Rachael) Erickson; step-sister, Amanda Dabson; nephews, Jeffrey (Nichole) Watson Jr., Jeremy (Kelsey) Watson and special friends, Tyler Rothe,...
Marjorie Ethel Johnson
Apr 6, 2019
Marjorie Ethel Johnson, 93, of Rockford died on April 6, 2019 in her home. Born on May 26, 1925 in Rockford, daughter of Harold and Mildred (Kittlesen) Stein. Graduate of East High School. United in Marriage to Gunnard H. Johnson on August 20, 1947 in Rockford. Marjorie was formerly employed at Berson Knitting, where she worked as a bookkeeper and...
Diane Lynn Murray
Mar 28, 2019
Diane Lynn Murray, 53, of Rockford died on March 28, 2019 in River Bluff Nursing Home, surrounded by her loving family. Born on March 17, 1966 in Clarion, PA, daughter of Wesley and Helen (Adams) Hollingsworth. Survived by husband, Michael Murray; children, Elizabeth (fiancé Jacob McDuell) Murray, Joshua Murray; parents, Wesley and Helen Hollingsworth; siblings, Donald Hollingsworth, Dennis (Renee) Hollingsworth;...
Harold Eugene Keirn
Mar 20, 2019
Harold Eugene Keirn, 84, of Davis, IL and La Feria, TX passed away on March 20 2019 in his home in La Feria, TX. Born on November 10, 1934 in De Soto, MO. Son of Cleo and Ruth (Pierce) Keirn. In 1973 he opened Imperial Punch & Mfg., Inc. where he retired in his early fifties. Also, in 1975 he...
Shirley A. Oberg
Mar 17, 2019
June 13, 1954 - March 17, 2019 Shirley A. Oberg Survivors include sister Martha (Danny) Turman; nephew, Mike (Tianna) Turman; great-nephew, Cole Turman; brother, Ted (Sharon) Dunn; niece, Angie (Rafael) Chevez; great nephew, Evan Chavez; niece, Lisa (Joe) Dunn Nichosia; great nieces, Joshine Nichosia and Franny Nichosia; sister, Samantha (James) Cavanaugh; sister Betty (Richard) Berkowski; niece, Tonya Berkowski, nephew, Ken...
Brenda Rosa
Mar 6, 2019
Brenda Rosa, 61, of Rockford died on March 6, 2019 in SwedishAmerican Hospital. Born on March 9, 1957 in Rockford, daughter of Michael and Janet (Sandall) Johnson Sr. Brenda was united in marriage to Jose Rosa Sr. in 1980. Brenda was dedicated and devoted to her family, they were her life. She is survived by her husband, Jose; daughter, Tianna...
Lois "Katherine" Bondra
Feb 24, 2019
Lois "Katherine" Bondra, 88, of Rockford died on February 24, 2019 in OSF St. Anthony Hospital. Born on November 17, 1930 in Rockford; daughter of Axel and Gladys (Nason) Linder. Lois was formerly employed as a waitress and a CNA. Survived by her children, Eugene (Cindy) Edwards, Eddie (Sharyn) Edwards, Ervin (Ana) Edwards, Elaine Hammond; 20 grandchildren, 26 great-grandchildren; sister,...
Karen Christy-Hansford
Feb 14, 2019
Karen Christy-Hansford, 74, of Loves Park, went to be with our Lord on February 14, 2019 in P.A. Peterson Nursing Home after a long, brave battle with COPD. Born February 11, 1945 to William and Marian Cash, the 5th from the youngest of 13 children. Lifelong resident of the Rockford area. Married Dale West, father of her three children, Harold...
Joey Mcleod
Feb 2, 2019
Joey McLeod, 51, of Rockford went to be with his Lord and Savior on February 2, 2019. Born on January 17, 1968 in LaPuente, CA, son of Hugh Jenkins and Alma McLeod. United in marriage to Jacqueline Bowser on September 16, 2001 in Rockford. Joey was employed as a truck driver. Member of Rockford United General Baptist Church. Survived by...
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