Obituaries
Frank E. Znoy
Sep 5, 2017
Frank E. Znoy, 72, of Rockford went to be with Jesus on September 5, 2017. Born on November 13, 1944 in Chicago, son of Frank and Mary (Lipka) Znoy. Frank worked at Roper Whitney as a Welder for 25 years. He was a member of Empowering Word Ministries. Survived wife, Elaine; children, Robert and Laura Znoy of Rockford; siblings, Carol...
David H. Ward
Sep 3, 2017
David H. Ward Jr., 92, of Rockford died September 3, 2017 in his home. Born September 18, 1924 in Minneapolis, MN. He served in the United States Army in the Korean War. David was employed as a Machinist by Boeing, retiring September 1, 1993. United in marriage to Kathleen Bonina in Puyallup, WA on May 11, 1991. He graduated from...
Donald E. Richardson
Aug 24, 2017
Donald E. Richardson, 84, died on August 24, 2017 in Rockford. Born on June 19, 1933 in Shelbourne, IN; son of Porter and Bernice (Richardson) Burris. Served in the United States Army from 1953-1955. Donald retired from Sundstrand. He loved planting flowers, and spending time in his home that he helped build, by the creek. He enjoyed riding his motorcycle...
Henry "Hank" R. Rodgers
Aug 18, 2017
Loving Husband and Father, Safe in the Arms of Jesus, Henry "Hank" R. Rodgers Sr., 89, of Rockford passed away on August 18, 2017 in OSF St. Anthony Medical Center, surrounded by his loving family. Henry was born on August 20, 1927 in Chicago, son of William and Harriette (Stramann) Rodgers. Attended Moos Elementary, graduate of Lane Tech in Chicago...
Cole "Coley" Michael Tarlton
Aug 17, 2017
Cole "Coley" Michael Tarlton, 17, of Rockford left us too soon on August 17, 2017 in Rockford. Cole was a "Blizzard Baby" born on January 19, 2000 at 9:31 p.m. at OSF St. Anthony Hospital; which was the start of his unique path in life. Son of Michelle (Baney) Tarlton. He had relentless passion for skateboarding and producing music with...
Joseph "Bonzo" Francis Niezgodzki
Aug 17, 2017
Joseph "Bonzo" Francis Niezgodzki, 86, of Caledonia died on August 17, 2017 in SwedishAmerican Health System. Born on September 3, 1930 in Chicago, son of Matthew and Frances (Gaskowski) Niezgodzki. Joseph served in the United States Army in the Korean War. United in Marriage to Lillian Ann Frey on December 16, 1978. Joseph was formerly employed at McGill's in Marengo,...
Kevin Gene Lundquist
Aug 1, 2017
Kevin Gene Lundquist peacefully passed on August 1, 2017. Born in Rockford on January 21, 1963, son of Rodney and LaRae (Kauppinen) Lundquist. Graduate of Jefferson High School, class of 1981. Married Jeanne Champlin on October 20, 1990. Kevin's daughters, Emma and Bailey Lundquist were the light of his life! He was always so proud of them. Kevin's infectious laugh,...
Mark Fiene
Jul 30, 2017
Mark R. Fiene, 62, died on July 30, 2017 at his home in Poplar Grove, IL surrounded by his family. He is survived by his wife, Judy (Bonvolanta) Fiene, daughters Melissa Fiene-Helgesen (Pete) and Erin Pedersen (Jason), son Justin Fiene (Shannon Farrell), grandchildren Charles, Jack, and Theodore Helgesen, Marie, Kent, and James Pedersen, and Callum Fiene, mother Elaine (Bauer) Fiene,...
Eleanor Ann Phillips
Jul 24, 2017
Eleanor Ann (Garecht) Phillips, 82, of Roscoe died on July 24, 2017 in her home. Born on December 5, 1934 in Taylor, ND; daughter of Jack and Rose (Fix) Garecht. United in marriage to Jack B. Phillips on July 3, 1965. Eleanor worked in manufacturing at Oaks in Delavan, WI, Admiral in Harvard, later retiring from Woodward Governor. Her co-workers...
Lillian Ann Niezgodzki
Jul 17, 2017
Lillian Ann Niezgodzki, 75, of Caledonia died on July 17, 2017 in Maple Crest Care Center, Belvidere. Born on October 5, 1941 in Elgin, daughter of Edgar and Flora (Garvin) Frey. Graduate Hampshire High School. United in Marriage to Joseph Niezgodzki on December 16, 1978. Lillian worked as a waitress at several area restaurants and in her retirement at the...
Michael Adam Schadewaldt
Jul 1, 2017
Michael Adam Schadewaldt, 27, of Rockford died on July 1, 2017 in his home. Born on December 3, 1989 in Rockford, son of Thomas Koch and Shelby Schadewaldt. United in marriage to Latoya Wright on July 13, 2016 in Belvidere. Michael had a big heart and was a fun loving person. He cared greatly for his wife and extended family....
Ruth E. Kolar
Jun 24, 2017
Ruth E. Kolar, 83, of Rockford died peacefully in her home, on June 24, 2017 surrounded by her family. Born on June 5, 1934 in Titonka, IA; daughter of Bernard and Leita (Sperring) Phelps. United in marriage to Joseph Kolar on December 18, 1984. Ruth worked in accounting for several local businesses. Member of Christ United Methodist Church and the...
Agustin Moreno
Jun 22, 2017
Until We Meet Again… Agustin Moreno, 51, of Rockford died on June 22, 2017. Born on August 8, 1965 in Mexico, son of Salvador Moreno and Luz Castro. United in marriage to Maria Padilla on June 10, 1989. Agustin was a devoted husband, awesome father, caring grandfather and friend to many. He was someone that his circle of family and...
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...
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