Obituaries
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....
Stephen Hollander
Jun 12, 2018
Loving father, grandfather & uncle Stephen Hollander, 72, of Belvidere died on June 12, 2018. Born on October 12, 1945 in Boston, MA; son of Max and Ada (Feldman) Hollander. Graduate of SUNY Brockport University. Stephen was a bus driver for First Student in Belvidere, a job he greatly enjoyed. Stephen's deadpan delivery and quirky wit and humor will be...
Louise Frances Colbert
Jun 5, 2018
Louise Frances Colbert, 93, of Leaf River died on June 5, 2018 in her home. Born on August 25, 1924 in Rockford, daughter of Milo and Clara (Clayton) Haselton. Louise married Everett Colbert on August 30, 1942. In her younger years, Louise enjoyed bowling and playing golf. She liked completing word searches. She was a member of the Christian Women's...
Marilyn G. Condl
May 22, 2018
Marilyn G. Condl, 82, of Belvidere died on May 22, 2018 in her home. Born on May 8, 1936 in Chicago; daughter of Rudolph and Helen (Olsen) Condl. Marilyn was a member of Loyal Order of the Moose in Belvidere, and the Sons of Norway. Survived by her children, Daniel (Pamela) Nied of Rockford, Robert (Sandy) Nied of Tampa, FL,...
Raymond Hugo Lundgren
May 19, 2018
Raymond Hugo Lundgren 1921-2018 Raymond H Lundgren, 97, loving and devoted husband and father passed away May 19, 2018 surrounded by his family. Born April 29, 1921 in Chicago, the only child to Swedish immigrants, Gustaf Hugo Lundgren and Eleanor (Nelson) Lundgren. He proudly served in WWII in the infantry in France and Germany. After the war, he married Jean...
Dr. Lyn Makeever
May 17, 2018
Dr. Lyn Makeever, 82, of Rockford died on May 17, 2018. Born on June 29, 1935 in Waterloo, IA; son of Howard and Sidonia (Christians) Makeever. He served in the United States Air Force in Okinawa, Japan for two years. Graduate of University of Iowa Medical School, completing his residency at Rockford Memorial Hospital. He then continued the next 35...
Earline Martin
May 15, 2018
Earline Martin, 66, of Rockford; formerly of Great Bend, KS, went to be with the Lord on May 15, 2018. Born on December 24, 1951 in St. Louis, MO; daughter of Frank and Anna (Evans) Morland. Earline's parents died when she was a young girl, she was raised by her half-sister, Leota Hall. Attended high school in McPherson, KS and...
Ruth M. Hieb
May 9, 2018
Ruth Marie Hieb, 82, of Rockford died on May 9, 2018. Born on March 10, 1936 in Peoria, daughter of Frederick and Rose (Schwenk) Michael. Graduate of Metmora High School. United in marriage to Jack Hieb on February 14, 1959. Survived by her husband; sons, Brad (Donna) Hieb of Machesney Park, AJ Hieb of Belvidere; grandchildren, Jeff Hieb and Brittany...
Rosalie "Red" Sparacino
May 9, 2018
Rosalie "Red" Sparacino, 89, of Roscoe passed away on May 9th, 2018 at Saint Anthony Medical Center. She was born on August 11, 1928 in Rockford to George and Josephine Reola. Rosie graduated from West High School and married Philip Sparacino in 1946. Rosie and Phil fell in love at first sight at Hodel's Pharmacy, in Rockford, and were married...
Gwendolyn Lynn Magyar
Apr 25, 2018
Gwendolyn Lynn Magyar, 36, of Loves Park, formerly of Oak Forest; died on April 25, 2018 in Kindred Hospital in Sycamore. Born on March 10, 1982 in Hazel Crest, daughter of Kenneth Magyar and Moira Birkmire. Wendy was a resident at Walter Lawson Children's Home. She loved listening to music, playing with toys and swimming. Wendy loved eating carrots and...
Richard P. Cavaliere
Apr 9, 2018
Richard P. Cavaliere, 78, died peacefully and expectedly in his home on April 9th. He spent his last days on this earth surrounded by the love and warmth of his family, including his wife of 52 years, JoAnn (Marino), his doting sister, Anna (Delfino), his son, Steven Cavaliere, daughters Justina (John) Wallace, Lea (Zoran Scott) Cavaliere, and grandchildren who adored...
Mary Lou Finch
Apr 8, 2018
Mary Lou Finch, 89 of Pecatonica died on April 8, 2018 at Alden Debes in Rockford. Born on April 11, 1928 in Oregon, daughter of Laurence and Margaret (Schoeller) Geroux. Mary Lou enjoyed travelling up north to Mackinac Island and the trips she went on with her long-time companion, Gordy to Acapulco, Mexico. She was an avid reader and loved...
Carol Ann Stavlund
Apr 5, 2018
Carol Ann Stavlund, 71, passed into the loving arms of her Lord and Savior on April 5, 2018 at Alpine Fireside surrounded by her loving family. Born August 30, 1946 in Chicago to Clifford and Ann (Guzik) Storzbach, she grew up in the Stevens Point area. Married Bruce Stavlund in Rockford on July 7, 1968. Survived by husband, Bruce; daughter,...
Neva Elise Holdmann
Mar 25, 2018
Neva Elise Holdmann, 13 (and a half!) died on Sunday, March 25, 2018 at American Family Children's Hospital in Madison, WI due to complications resulting from a mitochondrial disorder. Born October 13, 2004 in Rockford, beloved daughter of Kevin Holdmann and Lenae Weichel. Neva was named after her great-grandmothers, Neva Ailene Weichel, Neva Jean Haberer, and Elise Holdmann. She was...
Jennifer Marie Brydon
Mar 14, 2018
Though she be but little, she is fierce! ― William Shakespeare Jennifer Marie Brydon, 32, of Rockford passed peacefully on March 14, 2018. Born March 20, 1985 in Rockford. Jennifer loved fiercely, gave freely, and exhibited strength beyond what you'd expect from her small stature. She overcame many obstacles in her short life. She was the treasured partner of Rick...
Judith Eleanor Pultz
Mar 3, 2018
Judith Eleanor Pultz, 74, of Kirkland, IL (formerly of Ocoee, FL and Streamwood, IL) passed away on March 3, 2018 at Northwestern Kishwaukee Hospital surrounded by family and in the arms of her daughter, Robyn. Born on February 11, 1944 in Los Angeles, CA; daughter of Everett and Eleanor Hasbrouck (nee Schryver). Judy grew up in Chicago, IL and attended...
Ilian Sarai Sanchez
Feb 24, 2018
Ilian Sarai Sánchez, 29, de Rockford murió el 24 de febrero de 2018. Nacio el 8 de junio de 1988 en la Ciudad de México, México; hija de Arcadio y Lilia. Graduado de la clase Guilford High School en 2007. Ilian trabajó anteriormente en la ClÃnica Crusader como asistente dental y actualmente trabajaba en el Hospital Swedish American como recepcionista....
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