Obituaries
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 Clínica Crusader como asistente dental y actualmente trabajaba en el Hospital Swedish American como recepcionista....
Julio Allen
Feb 19, 2018
Julio Allen, 33, of Rockford, went to be with his Lord and Savior on February 19, 2018 in Knoxville, TN. Born on June 4, 1984, son of Tomango Sanders and Connie Mangrum. Julio was part of the 1997 Booker Washington Center National Championship team in Las Vegas, NV. Attended East High School, later received his GED. He was employed as...
Lisa M. Carter
Feb 18, 2018
Lisa Marie Carter, 46, of Rockford died on February 18, 2018 in her home. Born on July 23, 1971 in Thunder Bay, Canada; daughter of Andrew and Linda (Pollow) Sharp. Graduate of Belvidere High School, and Rock Valley College. United in Marriage to David Carter on October 2, 1999 at Holy Family Catholic Church in Rockford. Lisa loved spending time...
Joann Luker
Feb 7, 2018
JoAnn Luker, 82, of Belvidere died on February 7, 2018 at MapleCrest Care Center. Born on May 17, 1935 in Maysville, KY, daughter of William and Mary (Beckett) Wallace. United in marriage to Robert Bruce Luker on July 19, 1996 in Richmond, IN. She was a loving wife. Survived by her husband, Bruce; children, Linda (Roger) Stacy, Vicky Turner, Denny...
Carolyn J. Mcneil
Feb 4, 2018
Carolyn J. McNeil (nee Tingley), 84, of Roscoe died peacefully at home on February 4, 2018, surrounded by her loving family. Born of August 16, 1933 in Galesburg, IL; daughter of Francis David "Shorty" and Iva Geneva (House) Tingley. United in Marriage to Wayne "Bud" L. McNeil on June 7, 1953 in Galesburg, they were together for 64 years. Carolyn...
Robert Harold Petersen
Jan 20, 2018
Robert Harold Petersen, 83, of Rockford died on January 20, 2018 in his home. Born October 14, 1934 in Toledo, OH; son of Clarence and Dorothy (Tober) Petersen. Graduate of Waite High School in Toledo, where he participated in cheerleading and National Honor Society. United in marriage to Patricia Ziegler on August 10, 1955 in Toledo. Robert attended college for...
Steven Eugene Kotz
Jan 18, 2018
Steven Eugene Kotz, 71, of Rockford died on January 18, 2018 in his home. Born October 7, 1946 in Presho, SD; son of Al and Mabel (Knudtson) Kotz. Graduate of Presho High School. Steven served in the United States Navy as a radar operator. United in Marriage to Barbara Sheese on November 27, 1968 in Rockford. Steven retired from Borg...
Mark Alexander Welch
Jan 14, 2018
Mark Alexander Welch, 31, of Rockford died on January 14, 2018 in his home. Born on June 18, 1986 in Barrington, son of John and Bonnie (Sutherland) Welch. Mark attended St. Rita Catholic School and graduated from Boylan High School class of 2004, attended University of Wyoming on an academic scholarship. Mark was employed at Walmart. He loved animals, especially...
Allen R. Smith
Jan 13, 2018
Allen R. Smith, 74 of Rockford died on January 13, 2018 in his home. Born on October 30, 1943 in Janesville, WI, son of Roy and Mabel (Thompson) Smith. Served in the United States Army and Air Force. Allen was generous to a fault, and occasionally ornery. Survived by his children, Walter "Butch" (Shellie) Smith of Rockford, Penny (Chad) Musso...
Beverly Marie Molitor
Jan 1, 2018
Beverly Marie Molitor, 69, of Loves Park went to be with her Lord and Savior on January 1, 2018. Born on June 6, 1948 in Rockford, daughter of Orville and Hazel (Peterson) Blegen. Graduate of West High School. In her younger years, Beverly was employed at the Top Hat Restaurant. She was a proud and devoted mother and grandmother. She...
Robert B. Hendren
Dec 21, 2017
Robert B. Hendren, 68, of Roscoe died on December 21, 2017. Born on July 29, 1949 in Rockford, son of William and Margaret (Brankin) Hendren. Robert served in the United States Marine Corps. 3rd Marine Div. in Vietnam. He received the Purple Heart. United in marriage to Patricia Warner on September 17, 1977 in Skokie. He retired from Dean Foods/Bay...
William George King
Dec 20, 2017
William George King, 83, of Rockford died on December 20, 2017 in his home, surrounded by loved ones. Born March 8, 1934 in Hoxie, AR, son of William James and Rose Nellie (Carley) King. United in marriage to Vicki Ames on June 4, 1975. He was a self-employed contractor, specializing in siding. Bill loved watching all types of sports, his...
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