Obituaries
Sharon K. Cleveland
Jun 19, 2017
Sharon K. Cleveland, 48, Sharon left her life on June 19, 2017 after losing her battle to Multiple Sclerosis (MS). Sharon was born in Valparaiso, Indiana and moved with her family to Rockford, Illinois where she lived most of her life. Sharon graduated from Harlem High School. She was a parishioner of St. Bridget's Church and a member of the...
Marion Rae Gross
Jun 12, 2017
Marion Rae Gross, 92, of Rockford died on June 12, 2017 in Rosewood Care Center. Born on September 16, 1924 in Milwaukee, WI; daughter of Rudolph and Aurora (Mueller) Duemke. United in Marriage to Robert C. Gross on April 26, 1947. Formerly employed as a purchasing assistant at Ekstrom Carlson. Member of City First Church. Survived by her children, Roberta...
Ruth Iuta Kreitzmann
Jun 7, 2017
Ruth Iuta Kreitzmann July 1, 1923- June 7, 2017 Ruth Iuta Kreitzmann, 93, of Beloit passed away at Alden Meadow Park in Clinton, WI, June 7, 2017. Born in Bemis, TN July 1, 1923 to Mahon and Creo Collins. Graduated from J.B Young High School in Bemis, then moved to Boston, MA, where she attended business college. After graduation, she...
Leslie Carroll Bellah
Jun 4, 2017
Leslie Carrol Bellah, 68, of Kirkland, IL, passed away peacefully surrounded by his loving family Sunday morning, June 4, 2017 at OSF St. Anthony Rockford. Les was born in Kokomo, Indiana on December 15, 1948 to Ray and Peggy Bellah. During his life, he was devoted to public service within the Village of Kirkland. He served as a Village Trustee,...
Jean Charlotte Lundgren
May 25, 2017
Jean Charlotte Lundgren 1923-2017 Jean C. Lundgren, 93, loving and devoted wife, proud and generous mother passed away on May 25, 2017 surrounded by her family. Born May 26, 1923 in Chicago to David and Olga (Johnson) Benson. Jean married Ray in October 16, 1948 in Chicago, where they lived for 12 years. Jean was a homemaker. In 1960, the...
Charles S. Lantz
May 23, 2017
Charles S. Lantz, 78, went home to the Lord on Tuesday, May 23, 2017. Charles was born on March 25, 1939, son of Jesse and Mary Lantz. He was united in marriage to Kay Beair on September 23, 1979 in Rockford. Charles retired from Pridom Liquors which he co-owned with his wife. Survived by children, Margaret Ann (Brian) Sears, Logansport,...
Jerry L. Erxleben
May 17, 2017
Loving Husband, Dad, and Papa Jerry L. Erxleben, 71, of Rockford died on May 17, 2017 in his home. Born on August 20, 1945 in Stillman Valley, son of Walter and Lois (Hain) Erxleben. Graduate of Stillman Valley High School. United in marriage to Lana Kline on October 10, 1964 in Monroe Center. Jerry was the co-owner of Office Outfitters...
Jeffrey M. Symons
May 14, 2017
Jeffery M. Symons, 45, passed away suddenly in his home May 14, 2017. Born February 21, 1972 in Loves Park, son of Larry Sharon (Mueller) Symons. Jeff was a very dedicated father and grandfather. He loved playing pool, spending time with family and enjoying his days off with a cold beer and good friends. Jeff was the type of friend...
Monica Gomez
May 12, 2017
Monica Gómez, de 48 años, de Rockford fue a estar con su Señor y Salvador, Jesucristo el 12 de mayo de 2017 en su casa, rodeada de su familia amorosa. Nació el 5 de agosto de 1969 en Guadalajara, México. Hija de Manuel y MarÃa (Cervantes) Orozco. Monica se unió en matrimonio con Juan Gómez en octubre de 1989 en...
Donna Ann Walden
May 8, 2017
Donna Ann Walden, 51, of Rockford died on May 8, 2017 at Mercy Health System. Born on September 11, 1965 in Taylorville, daughter of Norman and Joan (Blondiau) Walden. Graduate of Taylorville High School and Southern Illinois University. Donna was formerly employed as a Program Director at RocVale Children's Home. Donna enjoyed drawing, and loved her pets. She could be...
Patricia "Patti" E Crossno
Apr 28, 2017
Patricia "Patti" E. Crossno, 70, of Rockford died on April 28, 2017. Born on March 18,1947, in Rockford, daughter of William and Eileen (Sughroue) Lindsey. She retired from Marathon Gas Station. Patti loved flowers, gardening and any downtown Rockford events. Survived by daughters Carla Gillette and Lisa Jacobson; son John Crossno Jr.; sisters Jacki (James) Fox of Michigan, Marie Lindsey...
Edward Elder
Apr 25, 2017
Edward Elder, 83, of Rockford died on April 25, 2017 in his home, surrounded by his family. Born April 16, 1934 in Doniphan, Missouri; son of Charlie and Mary Elder. United in marriage to Ruth Elder on May 29, 1956. Edward was a devoted husband, loving father and grandfather. He enjoyed spending time with his family, garage saling, collecting and...
Ronald L. Fuchs
Apr 20, 2017
Ronald L. Fuchs, 70, of Rockford died on April 20, 2017. Ron was born in Quincy, and grew up in Naperville and Bloomington. Son of Leonard and Bonnie (Wachs) Fuchs. He attended Southern Illinois University; obtained his Bachelor Degree from Illinois State University, and completed graduate work at Northern Illinois University. United in marriage to his wife, Ellen in New...
Mark "Merle" Gregory Heitz
Apr 17, 2017
Mark "Merle" Gregory Heitz, 59, of Belvidere died on April 17, 2017. Born March 27, 1958 in Hinsdale, IL; son of Merle and Ruby (Murphy) Heitz. United in marriage to his best friend and partner of 27 years, Rene Dinsmore on March 24, 2014. Mark served in the United States Army, and was a disabled veteran. Survived by wife, Rene;...
Lowell Alan Sibert
Apr 15, 2017
Lowell Alan Sibert, 83, of Rockford went home to be with his Lord and Savior on April 15, 2017 in his home, surrounded by his loving family. Born in Jacksonville, IL, the son of Eldridge and Evalena Sibert. Lowell earned his B.S. in Chemistry from Illinois College, Jacksonville, and his M.S. in Chemistry from the University of Wyoming, Laramie. Married...
Gerald "Jerry" Key
Apr 9, 2017
Gerald "Jerry" Key, 87, of Caledonia died on April 9, 2017. Born June 5, 1929 in Patch Grove, WI. Son of Russell and Rose (Hampton) Key. United in Marriage to Roberta Cecile Piercy on December 12, 1953. Jerry was formerly employed as a radio announcer and program director at WPRE in Prairie du Chien, WI for 17 years. He retired...
Joan Rose Ragan
Apr 7, 2017
Joan Rose Ragan, 81, of Rockford died on April 7, 2017 in her home surrounded by her family. Born on November 18, 1935 in Hillsboro, WI. Daughter of Hadley and Gladys (Norwalk) Clark. Attended Rockford public schools. United in marriage to Billy Jack Ragan on December 26, 1952 in Pocahontas, AR. In her younger years, Joan worked at a veterinary...
Clarice Georgia Hoglund
Mar 28, 2017
Clarice Georgia Hoglund, 92, of Rockford died peacefully on March 28, 2017. She was born May 10, 1924, in Rockford, daughter of Lory C. and Agnes (Hanson) Goodmiller. After graduating from East High School in 1942, she worked as a stenographer at Barber-Coleman. She was united in marriage to Karl E. Hoglund on January 26, 1946. Karl passed away just...
Rodolfo Quinones
Mar 19, 2017
Rodolfo Quinones, 86, of Rockford died on March 19, 2017 in SwedishAmerican Hospital. Born on February 3, 1931 in San Antonio, TX, son of Jose Maria Quiones and Andrea Montelolongo. He served in the United States Army. Rodolfo liked to garden, spend time with his grandchildren and to eat sweets. Survived by 7 children, 14 grandchildren, numerous great-grandchildren, siblings, Manuela...
Anne G. Hoekstra
Feb 22, 2017
Anne G. Hoekstra, 87, of Rockford died on February 22, 2017. Born on June 19, 1929 in Sioux Center, IA, daughter of Syne and Gertrude (Feikema) Gerritsma. United in marriage to Albert T. Hoekstra on December 29, 1950 in Sioux Center, IA. Formerly employed as a teacher at Timothy Christian School. She retired from Nieman Marcus. Anne loved music and...
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