Obituaries

Lillian Ann Niezgodzki

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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 María (Cervantes) Orozco. Monica se unió en matrimonio con Juan Gómez en octubre de 1989 en...

Donna Ann Walden

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

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

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

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

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

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

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...