Obituaries
Maureen Quinlan Mcnames
Feb 1, 2019
Maureen Quinlan McNames 75, of Rockford died on February 1, 2019. Born February 8, 1942 in New Hyde, NY; daughter of Maurice and Doreen (Whiteside) Quinlan. Maureen obtained her Bachelor of Science in Home Economics from Southern Illinois University in Carbondale. United in Marriage to Stewart McNames on December 19, 1964. She was a teacher at heart throughout her life,...
Joseph Paul Larson
Jan 15, 2019
Joseph Paul Larson, 36, of Rockford died on January 15, 2019. Born on February 12, 1982 in Rockford, son of James and Cynthia (Mateika) Larson. The world lost a gentle soul. Anyone that Joey crossed paths with loved him. Joe graduated from Pecatonica High School, class of 2002. He obtained his Bachelor of Computer Science and Programming from Independence University...
Violet R. (Truett Jones) Molander
Jan 13, 2019
Violet R. (Truett Jones) Molander, 75, of Rockford died on January 13, 2019. Born on August 11, 1943 in Ravenden, AR; daughter of Henry and Mary (Rose) Truett. Graduate of Rockford West High School, class of 1961. Attended Rock Valley College. Vi was employed at Hamilton Sundstrand as a Traffic Supervisor for 23 years. United in marriage to William Molander...
Gloria Y. Alaniz
Jan 11, 2019
Gloria Alaniz, 72, of Rockford died on January 11, 2019. Born on May 9, 1946 in Edinburg, TX, daughter of Juan and Maria (Rodriguez) Ovalle. Survived by her son, Adelfino (Tina Ravn) Alaniz; 3 brothers and 1 sister. Preceded in death by her parents and brother. Cremation rites will be accorded. Grace Funeral & Cremation Services assisted the family. Share...
James Conrad Backstrom
Jan 4, 2019
James Conrad Backstrom, 68, of Poplar Grove died on January 4, 2019 in his home, surrounded by his loving family. Born on April 28, 1950 in Wilmette, son of William and Bertha (Heinz) Backstrom. Graduate of St. George High School in Evanston. Jim obtained his Bachelor of Accounting from University of Illinois at Chicago, and his Master's Degree in Information...
Kenneth James Ruiz
Dec 18, 2018
Kenneth James Ruiz, 80, of Leaf River went to be with his Lord and Savior on December 18, 2018. Born on March 18, 1938 in Rockford, son of Vicente and Winona (West) Ruiz. Kenn attended West High School and graduated from Wheaton Academy. He obtained his Bachelor degree from Wheaton College and his Master's degree from University of Illinois. He...
Mary Ann Tuegel
Dec 8, 2018
Mary Ann Tuegel, 78, of Rockford died on December 8, 2018 in Prairie Crossing Nursing Home in Shabbona. Born on June 14, 1940 in Dubuque, daughter of Phillip and Genevieve (Wigman) Hoppman. United in Marriage to Robert Tuegel. Mary Ann retired from the Shopping Bag in Rockford, where she worked as a baker. Survived by children, Teresa (Brian) Ullrich, Tina...
Jeannette M. Deshaw Haight
Nov 29, 2018
Jeannette M. DeShaw Haight, 62 of Rockford died on November 29, 2018. Born March 4, 1956 in Rockford the daughter of George and Nancy DeShaw. Jeannette attended Winnebago High School and earned her Bachelor's degree from Lincoln Christian College. She worked for over 30 years as an administrator at Milestone, Inc., 12 years as Vice President of Operations for Careers,...
John Raymond Light
Nov 27, 2018
John Raymond Light, 54 of Rockford died on November 27, 2018. Born on June 23, 1964 in Rockford, son of Albert and Mary (Lee) Light. Graduate of Auburn High School. John served in the United States Army. United in Marriage to Sofia Svensson on December 12, 2008. He was formerly employed as a truck driver, prior to him taking on...
Charlene Erin Reneé Parker
Nov 25, 2018
Charlene Erin Reneé Parker, 6, of Rockford departed this earthly life on November 25, 2018. Born December 15, 2011 in Minneapolis, MN; daughter of Darcell Parker and Sherwin Ott. Charlene was a cutie patootie, she loved playing with dolls, flowers, spending time with her friends and playing in the snow. She was in 1st grade at Welsh school, where she...
Geriann Jones
Nov 15, 2018
GeriAnn Jones, 46, of Rockford died on November 15, 2018. Born December 6, 1971 in Rockford, daughter of James R. and Linda Jones Sr. GeriAnn attended Kinnikinnick Grade School in Roscoe, and high school in Vero Beach, FL. She also attended Johnson & Wells Cooking School in Miami, FL. GeriAnn was her mom's best friend, confidant and mentor. She was...
Christine "Chris" Alexander
Nov 7, 2018
Christine "Chris" Alexander, 64, of Rockford went to be with her Loving Savior Wednesday, November 7, 2018. Born October 14, 1954 in Rockford; to Clayton and Betty (Pike) Alexander. Graduate of Hononegah High School in 1972. Chris worked in the medical field for several years, retiring in 2016. Survivors include her mother, Betty (Pike) Alexander; sister, Catherine Alexander; brother, John...
Orland D. Aspenson
Nov 2, 2018
Orland D. Aspenson, 84, of Freeport, formerly of Apache Junction, AZ and Belvidere; went to be with his Lord and Savior on November 2, 2018. Born on March 5, 1934 in Seneca, WI; son of Selbert and Sarah Olive (Sheffield) Aspenson. United in marriage on August 29, 1953 to Rosemary Hankins. Orland was a machinist at W.F. and John Barnes...
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...
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