Obituaries
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 María (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...
Stanley Walter Guyer
Feb 11, 2017
Stanley Walter Guyer, 90, of Rockford died on February 11, 2017 in OSF St. Anthony Medical Center. Born on May 26, 1926 in Rockford, son of Jacob and Mary (Monvid) Guyer. United in Marriage to Rose Marie Potter on December 22, 1945 in Chicago. Attended Rockford St. Stanislaus Grade School graduated from East High School in 1943. Stan was an...
Earl Anthony Piedlow
Feb 2, 2017
Earl Anthony Piedlow, 66, of Rockford died on February 2, 2017 in SwedishAmerican Hospital. Born on January 8, 1951 in Chicago, son of Earl and Paulina (Nohlberg) Piedlow. Survived by his children, Marc Piedlow of Momence, Diane Caponera and Catherine Piedlow both of Port Charlotte, FL; siblings, William Arthur Piedlow, of AL, Robert Nicolas Piedlow of NC, Dorothy (Robert) King...
Dorothy "Dottie" Naber
Jan 29, 2017
Dorothy "Dottie" Naber, 71, of Capron died on January 29, 2017 in her home, surrounded by her loving family. Born on March 19, 1945 in Letcher, KY, daughter of Charlie and Hester (Bailey) Whitley. United in marriage to Boyd "Red" Naber on date in February 29, 1996. Dottie loved to play cards and slot machines. She was a skilled gardener....
Virgina R. Mcilwain
Jan 21, 2017
Virginia R. McIlwain, 95, of Rockford died on January 21, 2017 at Wesley Willows. Born on July 26, 1921 in Olney, IL daughter of Ansel and Lillian (Smith) Roberts. Virginia was united in marriage to Keith Dalrymple in October of 1944; he preceded her in death in 1954. In June of 1958, she married William McIlwain; he preceded her in...
Gyle Jane Dufoe
Jan 21, 2017
Gyla Jane DuFoe, born December 1, 1921, in Rapelje, Montana to Guy J. and Ila V. (Boyd) Black. Her family relocated to Loves Park in 1923, and she lived in the family home until her passing. She was baptized in 1926, at Bethany Presbyterian Church and remained a lifetime member of the church. Graduating from Harlem High School, Class of...
Judy K. Mcniff
Jan 4, 2017
Judy K. McNiff, 69, of Rockford died on January 4, 2017 in SwedishAmerican Hospital. Born on July 31, 1947 in Rockford, daughter of Harold and Betty (Fulkerson) Southard. Judy was raised in Rockford, by her mother and step-father, Allen "Curly" Warr. Graduate of Auburn High School. United in marriage to James McNiff on November 22, 1974 in Rockford. Formerly employed...
Lindell Ray Morrisett
Dec 28, 2016
Lindell Ray Morrisett, 71, of Rockford went to be with his Lord and Savior on December 28, 2016. Born on October 21, 1945 in Rector, AR; son of Richard and Mildred (Stone) Morrisett. United in Marriage to Mary Midkiff on September 4, 1969 in Kennett, MO. Lindell served in the United States Army in the Vietnam War. He was employed...
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