Obituaries
Gary "Fester" L. Crabb
Oct 28, 2018
To Know Him Was To Love Him: Gary "Fester" L. Crabb, 53, of Rockford died on October 28, 2018 of complications from an asthma attack. Born May 11, 1965 in Rockford, son of Gordie and Sandra (Huyck) Crabb. Gary was a skilled carpenter and was formerly employed at Denk & Roche Builders. He was a wonderful father, loving Opa to...
Jane A. Myers
Oct 26, 2018
Jane A. Myers, 71, of Belvidere died on October 26, 2018. Born on November 18, 1946 in Maryville, TN; daughter of Clifford and Margaret (Boring) Sizemore. United in Marriage to Avon Myers on January 25, 1971. Jane was employed as a CNA at Maple Crest Care Centre for 30 years. Survived by her children, Staci (Russell) Kirkland, Richard (Patricia) Myers;...
Rimas Skominas
Oct 2, 2018
Rimas Skominas, 57, of Rockton died on October 2, 2018. Born on March 5, 1961 in Lithuania. Son of Vytautas and Konstancija (Buragaite) Skominas. He graduated from Lithuania Physical Education University and was a track and field runner. United in marriage to Gitana Tamaskauskaite on September 27, 2000. Rimas was a self-employed small business owner, working in commercial cleaning and...
Marsha Mina Malueg Burgess
Sep 29, 2018
Marsha Mina Malueg Burgess, age 75, died Saturday evening, September 29, 2018 at her home in Nashville, TN. Born in Shawano, Wisconsin. Marsha grew up on a dairy farm in Suring Wisconsin with her parents and 10 brothers and sisters. She brought the ethos of working on a farm to Machesney Park Illinois, where she independently and successfully raised 2...
Cynthia "Cindy" M. Pearson
Sep 25, 2018
Cynthia "Cindy" M. Pearson, 64, of Rockford passed away on Tuesday, September 25, 2018. Born on June 9, 1954 in Rockford, IL, daughter of Ralph and Margaret (Warren) Peterson. Graduate of Jefferson High School in 1972. United in marriage to Todd Pearson on March 8, 1975. Formerly employed at Peterson-Kruse, where she worked as a Secretary in her family business....
Rose Antonia Watson
Sep 22, 2018
Rose Antonia Watson, 84, of Rockford, died on September 22, 2018 in Generations at Neighbors. Born on January 17, 1934 in Rockford, daughter of Albert and Mary (Carmona) Godoy. United in marriage to Lonza Watson on August 22, 1953 in Rockford. Survived by her sons, Tom (Shelley) of Rockford, Ken (Lisa) of Winnebago, Steve (Sharon) of Winnebago, Jim (Tonya) Watson...
Kenneth "Bubba" Ray Bartlett Iii
Sep 16, 2018
Kenneth "Bubba" Ray Bartlett III, 25, of Rockford died on September 16, 2018. Born on August 7, 1993 in San Bernardino, CA; son of Kenneth Ray Bartlett Jr. and Kimberly Bartlett. Bubba attended Harlem High School. He was employed at Wing Stop, and previously worked at several Burger King Restaurants in the area. Bubba was a loving son, devoted brother...
Lisa Renee Wescott
Sep 5, 2018
Lisa Renee Wescott, 55, of Rockford died on September 5, 2018. Born on March 19, 1963 in Rockford; daughter of Robert and Vesta (Rockwell) Schafman. Graduate of Auburn High School in 1981. United in marriage to Thomas Wescott on August 7, 2010 in Rockford. Lisa was employed at Instant Jungle for 18 years. Member of United Lutheran Church, where she...
Soudary Aphayavong
Sep 4, 2018
Soudary Aphayavong, 57, of Rockford died on September 4, 2018 in her home, surrounded by her family. Born October 28, 1960 in Laos, daughter of Bounsouk and Khanngeun (Thammavong) Aphayavong. Graduate of York High School in Elmhurst. Attended College of DuPage in Wheaton. She was employed as a Quality Control Inspector at Intech Direct in Wheeling, and Now Foods in...
Sue Ann Sanders
Aug 12, 2018
Sue Ann "Honey" Sanders, 69, of Machesney Park died on August 12, 2018. Born on October 21, 1948 in Rockford, daughter of Roland and Florence (Baldwin) DeMus. Graduate of Harlem High School class of 1966. United in marriage to Jim Sanders on November 4, 1967 in Rockford. Honey retired from the Internal Revenue Service, where she was employed as Branch...
Christine M. Buckner
Aug 7, 2018
Christine M. Buckner, 68, of Harrison died on August 7, 2018. Born on April 23, 1950 in Portage, WI; daughter of Fred and Helen (Griffin) Cox. Christine married Joe Buckner Sr. on October 25, 1969 in Galena. Christine was a school bus driver for over 20 years for the Rockton Bus Company, where she drove the bus for sporting events...
Richard R. Boyer
Aug 2, 2018
Richard R. Boyer, 82, of Rockford went to be with his Lord and Savior on August 2, 2018. Born on October 27, 1935 in Pearl City, son of Paul and Orlena (Thompson) Boyer. Richard graduated from Pearl City High School, class of 1953. He attended Northern Illinois University. United in Marriage to Joanne Baumgartner on September 29, 1956 in Freeport,...
Mary Louise Nelson
Aug 2, 2018
Mary Louise Nelson, 78, of Rockford, formerly of the Chana area; died August 2, 2018. Born on September 12, 1939 in Deshler, NE. Daughter of Robert and Freida (Meyer) Koch. Mary retired from Rochelle Community Hospital, where she was employed as a Lab Supervisor. She leaves behind her friend, Karen Yocum; former coworkers from the hospital; niece, Mary Schutz; and...
Gary V. Rebarcak Ii
Jul 24, 2018
Gary V. Rebarcak II, 65, of Durand died on July 24, 2018. Born on July 9, 1953 in Toledo, OH, son of John and Mary Lou (Hurley) Rebarcak. Graduate of Washington High School in Cherokee, IA. Gary was employed at Swiss Colony in Monroe, WI as a Warehouse Supervisor. In his free time, he enjoyed fishing and boating. He was...
Matthew M. Vartabedian
Jul 22, 2018
Matthew M. Vartabedian, 54, of Rockford died on July 22, 2018. Born on February 29, 1964 in Chicago, son of Matt and Delores (Walsh) Vartabedian. Graduate of Fenton High School. Formerly employed at ProChem, and currently employed at Hammertime Sports. He enjoyed playing the guitar, racing RC cars and motorcycle rides. Survived by his daughters, Stephanie, Kelly, Lori, and Nikki...
Carline V. Mains
Jul 21, 2018
Carline V. Mains, 75 of Rockford went to be with her Lord and Savior on July 21, 2018. Born on December 17, 1942 in Puerto Rico, daughter of Adolph and Maria (Diaz) Stolarz. United in marriage to Paul Mains on August 18, 1962. Carline was a loving and devoted Nana to her nine grandchildren. She was truly selfless, putting everyone...
Michele Carolyn Mercaitis
Jul 18, 2018
Michele Carolyn Mercaitis, 75, of Rockford died on July 18, 2018 in her home. Born on August 14, 1942 in Maquoketa, IA; daughter of Adolph and Virginia (Bradley) Lage. Graduate of West High School. United in marriage to Joseph John Mercaitis Jr. on June 2, 1962. Michele enjoyed bird watching, crocheting, playing solitaire and listening to country music. She was...
Shirley "Shirl" Thomas Rubly
Jun 23, 2018
Shirley "Shirl" Thomas Rubly Shirl requested the following obituary: She was born - she died - we buried her. Because she was truly a beautiful person in all her ways and will be deeply missed by many, we've chosen to elaborate a bit. Shirl died on June 23, 2018 at Presence St. Anne's Center. Born on July 26, 1924 in...
Barbara Jean Ness
Jun 19, 2018
Barbara Jean Ness, 87, of South Beloit died on June 19, 2018. Born March 4, 1931 in Rockford, daughter of Steven and Frida (Steig) Ryan. Barbara was the former co-owner of Indian Village in Byron, East End in Stillman Valley, and Barb's Health Hut in Oregon. She worked as a Dispatcher for the Ogle County Sheriff prior to her retirement....
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