Obituaries
Tennes Ray Morris Sr.
Dec 4, 2025
Tennes Ray Morris r.1929 - 2025 Per his wishes, no services will be held. Come to Jesus Chris Rice Weak and wounded sinner, lost and left to die O, raise your head for Love is passing by Come to Jesus, come to Jesus Come to Jesus and live Now your burden's lifted and carried far away And precious blood has...
Vernon Furney
Nov 29, 2025
Vernon C. Furney, 83, passed away peacefully in his home, surrounded by family on November 29, 2025. Son of Lorene (Hart) and Cyrus Furney, he was born into a large family of eight children on May 21, 1942, in Pavo, Georgia. He married the love of his life, Cynthia Cunningham, 61 years ago in Rapid City, South Dakota and together...
Cynthia Ann Smaha
Nov 28, 2025
Cynthia Ann Smaha, 60, of Rockford went to be with her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on November 28, 2025. Born on September 8, 1965 in Tiskilwa, Illinois. Daughter of Cletus and Thetis (Mayo) Sims. Cindy graduated from Tiskilwa High School, Class of 1984. Cindy was united in marriage to Randy Smaha on April 25, 2014. She was a highly...
Robert Allen Alderman
Nov 20, 2025
Robert Allen Alderman, 71, of Poplar Grove passed away November 20, 2025, surrounded by his family. Born on November 4, 1954 in Belvidere; son of Allen and Louise (Kurtz) Alderman. Bob attended North Boone High School for two years, where he met his future wife and love of his life, Terri Weaver. He finished his high school career at Belvidere...
Patricia A. Petersen
Nov 16, 2025
Patricia A. "Patt" Petersen, 88, of Rockford, passed away on November 16, 2025. Born January 31, 1937, in Toledo, Ohio, she was the daughter of Howard and Martha (Behrman) Ziegler. She graduated from Whitmer High School, Class of 1955, and was united in marriage to Robert Petersen on August 10, 1955, in Toledo. Patt was known for her tremendous heart,...
Charles E. Berglund
Nov 15, 2025
Charles E. Berglund, 99, of Rockford, went to his heavenly home on Saturday, November 15, 2025 at Fairhaven Christian Retirement Center. He spent his last eleven months in the Health Center at Fairhaven. The family wishes to thank the HC staff for their loving care. CNAs Sheila and Magalie were very special caregivers. Charlie was born October 30, 1926, in...
Janie Melms
Nov 11, 2025
Janie Melms, 59, of Caledonia, passed away on November 11, 2025. Born April 23, 1966, in Rockford, she was the daughter of Richard and Justina (Perez) Gonzales Sr. A graduate of East High School, Class of 1984, Janie went on to earn her Licensed Practical Nursing degree from Rock Valley College. She dedicated more than 30 years of her life...
Patrick J. Pattison
Nov 9, 2025
Patrick J. Pattison, 57, of Machesney Park, passed away on November 9, 2025.Born January 31, 1968, in Rockford, he was the son of Orlando and Joanne (Raisbeck) Pattison. A proud graduate of Belvidere High School, Class of 1986, Patrick built a life marked by hard work, creativity, and devotion to family. Patrick was a talented machinist who took great pride...
Andrew Gordon Mitchell
Oct 22, 2025
Andrew "Drew" Gordon Mitchell, 62, of Loves Park died on October 22, 2025. Born August 14, 1963 in Christopher, IL; son of John and Claudia (Gordon) Mitchell. He lived the first years of his live in Zeigler, Illinois before moving to Gillespie, Illinois when he was 8 years old. He graduated from Gillespie High School in 1981. He obtained his...
Kenneth Lee Farr
Oct 21, 2025
Kenneth Lee Farr, 70, of Rockford passed away peacefully on October 21, 2025. Born on January 5, 1955 in Illinois; Son of Kenneth M and Beverly R (Sawyer) Farr. Ken met his life partner Robert Maliska in 1995 where they lived in Arlington Heights IL for over 20 years together. Ken worked for Industrial Molds and AgieCharmilles most of his...
Mark Lester Lewis
Oct 18, 2025
On October 18, 2025, while at home with Michelle by his side as he slept peacefully, Mark was eternally healed and welcomed into heaven by our Lord and Savior. Beloved son, brother, dad, husband and friend, he was made in England and born in the USA to Delos and Kathleen (Pettis) Lewis. Mark spent his teenage years shucking corn, walkin'...
Kathleen "Kathy" Ann Weaver
Oct 13, 2025
Kathleen "Kathy" Ann Weaver, 64, of Shirland, passed away peacefully at home on October 13, 2025, surrounded by her family. Born March 8, 1961, in Rockford, she was the daughter of Robert and Barbara (Swanson) Johnson. A proud graduate of West High School, Class of 1979, Kathy built a life grounded in love, creativity, and care for those around her....
Samuel Michael Massetti
Oct 13, 2025
Samuel "Sammy" Michael Massetti, age 51, passed away surrounded by loved ones after a strong-willed battle with illness. Born on May 18, 1974, in Rockford, Illinois, Sammy lived life on his own terms-full of laughter, music, and good times with family and friends. A proud Harlem High School graduate of the Class of 1993, Sammy was also a member of...
Diana Corkovic
Oct 12, 2025
Diana Ćorković, 69, of Rockford, passed away on October 12, 2025.Born May 3, 1956, in Donji Vakuf, Bosnia and Herzegovina, she was the daughter of Lavoslav and Milica (Šakić) Jurišić. Diana earned her Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical Engineering from the University of Banja Luka in Bosnia and Herzegovina. She was united in marriage to Jozo Ćorković in 2003. Diana was...
Maria Mendia
Oct 10, 2025
It is with deep sorrow that we announce the passing of Maria Mendia, 72, a beloved mother, grandmother, passionate advocate, and devoted educator, who left us peacefully on October 10, 2025. Maria was born March 5, 1953, in Wellington, Kansas, to Gregorio Lopez Mendia and Jeronima (Martin) Mendia, and lived a vibrant life marked with joy, adventure, dedication, and love...
Silvio "John" J. Massetti
Oct 2, 2025
Silvio "John" J. Massetti, 94, of Rockford, passed away on October 2, 2025. Born July 22, 1931, in Rockford, he was the son of Emiliano and Maddalena (DeLuca) Massetti. A graduate of West High School, class of 1949, John began barbering at a young age. When he enlisted in the United States Navy, he expected to leave the scissors behind-but...
John Robert Spradlin
Sep 23, 2025
John Robert Spradlin, 77, of Loves Park, passed away on September 23, 2025. Born March 28, 1948, in Belcher, Kentucky, he was the son of Thomas and Odessa (Smith) Spradlin. John proudly served his country in the United States Marine Corps, an honor and commitment he carried with him throughout his life. His time in the Marines shaped his character,...
Gary Howard Craig
Sep 21, 2025
Gary Howard Craig, 79, of Rockford, passed away on September 21, 2025. Born June 29, 1946, in Rockford, Gary graduated from West High School, class of 1964. He proudly served his country in the United States Air Force before beginning his career as a member of the Plumbers and Pipe Fitters Union, Local 23. Gary was a lifelong sports fan...
Dorothy L. Snuggs
Sep 19, 2025
Dorothy Louise Snuggs, 101, of Machesney Park, passed away on September 19, 2025, after a life rich with love, faith, and family. Born July 11, 1924, in Toledo, Ohio, she was the daughter of Robert and Anna (Richard) Burdett. Dorothy graduated from Waite High School in 1942 and went on to live through more than a century of remarkable change...
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