Obituaries
John C. Harris
Jul 7, 2016
John C. "Big John" Harris, 66, of Shirland died on July 7, 2016 in his home surrounded by his loving family. Born on November 17, 1949 in Rockford, son of Charles and Gladys (Anderson) Harris. Graduate of South Beloit High School. United in Marriage to Mary Wines on April 17, 1971. John retired from the Winnebago County Highway Department after...
Eugene Frederick Neblock
Jul 3, 2016
Eugene Frederick Neblock, 69, of Rockton died on July 3, 2016 in his home, surrounded by his loving family. Born on April 24, 1947 in Rockford, son of George and Arley (Simms) Neblock Sr. Graduate of Auburn High School. Served in the United States Army. United in marriage to Donna Novak on August 8, 1973. Gene was employed at Chrysler...
Keith E. Burger
Jun 25, 2016
Keith E. Burger, 62, of Rockford died on June 25, 2016. Born on September 3, 1953. Son of Irving and Pauline (Bender) Burger. He was employed as a mechanic at Advanced Auto. Survived by his daughter, Erin (Luis) Sanchez of Rockford; sons, David (Erika) Wolfe of Maryland, Tony (Jennifer) Wolfe of Colorado; several grandchildren; and siblings, Carol Sue Schryver, James...
Constance Smith Zanin
Jun 23, 2016
Constance Smith Zanin, 96 of Rockford passed away on June 23, 2016, after a courageous battle with cancer. Born August 11, 1920 in Rockford, IL. Daughter of George H. and Connie (Ellis) Smith. Attended Roosevelt Junior High School, where she was the recipient of the first American Legion Scholarship. Constance was a dedicated worker, assisting her teachers during her spare...
Otto Oliver White, Jr.
Jun 14, 2016
Otto Oliver White Jr., 87, of Loves Park died on June 14, 2016 in SwedishAmerican Hospital. Born on November 28, 1929 in Rockford son of Otto Sr. and Goldine White. Graduate of East High School. United in Marriage to Geraldine Johnson on June 28. 1953 in Capron. Served in the United States Army in the Korean War. Otto was employed...
Ann Miriam Evans
Jun 7, 2016
Ann Miriam Evans, 65 of Des Moines, IA died on June 7, 2016 in South Beloit, IL in Fair Oaks Nursing and Rehabilitation. Born on April 18, 1951 in Sheldon, IA. Daughter of Harold and Wilhelmina (Brower) Evans. Graduate of Sheldon High School. Annie obtained her Bachelor Degree from University of Northern Iowa. She was a member of Stover Memorial...
James M. "Mike" Gryder
May 19, 2016
James M. "Mike" Gryder, 77, of Belvidere died on May 19, 2016 in his home, surrounded by his loving family. Born on January 26, 1939 in Rockford, son of Frank and Anna (Ivy) Gryder. Graduate of East High School, class of 1957. James served in the United States Army and was a true patriot. United in marriage to Sandra Zitzke...
Carl E. Feltz
May 17, 2016
Carl E. Feltz, 76, of Belvidere died on May 17, 2016 in OSF St. Anthony Hospital. Born on November 6, 1939 in DeKalb, son of Lloyd and Harriet (Norman) Feltz. Served in the United States Army in Germany. Formerly employed as a Boilermaker for Rockford Steam Boiler. Survived by his son, DuWayne (Sandra) Feltz, of Beloit; grandson, Dylan Feltz of...
Gregory A. Rippetoe
May 8, 2016
Gregory A. Rippetoe, 50, of South Beloit went to be with his Savior on May 8, 2016 in Fair Oaks Rehabilitation and Health Care Center in South Beloit. Born on September 9, 1965 in Rockford, son of John and Bonnie (Carr) Rippetoe. Graduate of Hononegah High School. He was employed as a machinist. Gregg loved God very much. In his...
Linda Joyce Frer
May 5, 2016
Linda Joyce Frer, 60, of Rockford died on May 5, 2016 in her home, surrounded by her loving family. Born on September 10, 1955 in Baltimore, MD, daughter of Daniel and Bonnie (Kinchella) Johnson. United in marriage to Terry Frer on January 14, 1977 in Chicago. Linda was a home maker and was devoted to her family. Survived by her...
Dean Tollefsrud
Apr 21, 2016
Dean Tollefsrud, 89, of Rockford died on April 21, 2016 in Willows Health Center. Born on September 5, 1926 in Beloit, WI, son of Nile and Edith (Beardsley) Tollefsrud. Served in the US Army during WWII. Graduate of East High School class of 1944 and Northwestern University with a Bachelor of Science in Business Finance in 1951. United in marriage...
Melivn Walter Hill
Apr 20, 2016
Melvin Walter Hill, 84, of Rockford died on April 20, 2016. Born on November 10, 1931 in Rockford, son of Steven and Florence (Bowen) Hill. Served in the United States Army. In his younger years, he enjoyed hunting and fishing. Survived by sons, Kim Hill of Rockford, Doug (Lisa) Hill of Fairlawn, VA; daughters, Julie Beeman of Rockford, Linda (Jon)...
Shane Donald Kalabsa
Apr 13, 2016
Shane Donald Kalabsa, 25, of Rockford died suddenly on April 13, 2016. Born on October 3, 1990 in Berwyn, son of Donald Johnston and Cheryl Kalabsa. Shane was fun to be around, devoted and loving. He will be greatly missed by his family and circle of friends. He liked listening to music. Shane was eagerly anticipating the birth of his...
Myrtle Bell Dunn
Apr 7, 2016
Myrtle Bell Dunn 82, September 17th 1934 – April 7th 2016 Predeceased by mother May Bell Simmons, father Oscar Williams Simmons, husband Andrew Jackson Dunn, and Brothers Al Simmons, Morris Simmons, Ted Simmons, Clede Simmons Survived by daughters Carrol Viera, Shirley Oberg, Martha (husband Dan) Turman, Marilyn (husband Ron) Rainwater, Samantha (husband James) Cavanaugh, Betty Berkowski, and son Ted (wife...
Eva Joan Burrows
Mar 30, 2016
Eva Joan Burrows, 52, of Rockford died on March 30, 2016 in Rockford Memorial Hospital. Born on February 6, 1964 in Freeport, daughter of Joe and Shirley McLin. Eva was a loving and devoted mom who loved her entire family. Survived by her children, Tameeka (Fred) Benson, Eva Pennie, Roger (Samantha) Pennie; grandchildren, Joeniya, Emanni, Tory, Keon, Keoni, Tredell, Thedell,...
Berdella Elsie Strommen
Mar 28, 2016
Berdella Elsie Strommen, 89, of Rockford, IL died on March 28, 2016 in St. Anthony OSF Medical Center. Born on March 17, 1927; daughter of Bernard and Mary (Norby) Solfest. United in marriage to Robert Strommen on August 23, 1947. Berdella was a kind and compassionate soul. She was always there for her family and friends in both good times...
Donald Edwin Ramsden
Mar 23, 2016
Donald Edwin Ramsden, 89, of Rockford went to be with his Lord and Savior on March 23, 2016, surround by his loving family. Born on October 20, 1926 in Ontario, Canada, son of Charles and Sarah Ramsden. Donald left his home in Canada at the age of 14 to work on a fishing boat. He joined the Canadian Army to...
Janice Linton
Mar 22, 2016
Janice Linton, 79, of Rockford died on March 22, 2016. Born on January 13, 1937 in Newcastle upon Tyne, United Kingdom; daughter of William and Elizabeth (Dixon) Cribbs. Janice married Anthony Linton on February 19, 1955 in the United Kingdom. She worked many years at Septran, was a skilled photographer, and was a devoted animal lover. She is survived by...
Lonza James Watson
Mar 22, 2016
Lonza James Watson, 85, of Rockford died on March 22, 2016 in Neighbor's Rehabilitation Center. Born on August 1, 1930 in Harrison, son of Harry and Euetta (Hade) Watson. United in marriage to Rose Godoy on August 22, 1953 in Rockford. Lonza loved spending time with his family. He enjoyed fishing and camping and watching the Green Bay Packers and...
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