Obituaries
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...
Marlene Lorraine (Bergevin) Morris
Mar 22, 2016
Marlene Lorraine (Bergevin) Morris, 83, of Rockford passed away on March 22, 2016 in the home of her daughter in Machesney Park, following an extended illness. Marlene was born on March 22, 1933 in Waukegan, daughter of Lorey and Lydia Bergevin. Marlene married Tennes Morris on August 5, 1950 in Zion. Survived by her husband of 65 years, Tennes of...
Mindy Ann Hollingsworth
Mar 19, 2016
Mindy Ann Hollingsworth, 35, of Durand died on March 19, 2016 in her home. Born on September 10, 1980, daughter of Kevin and Debra (Burgess) Savage. Mindy attended Shirland School and graduated from Hononegah High School in 1998. United in Marriage to Scott Hollingsworth on November 6, 1998. She graduated from the Nursing Program at Rock Valley College, and was...
Del Mette-Budzynski
Mar 17, 2016
Del Mette-Budzynski, 91 ½, of Rockford died on March 17, 2016 in Presence St. Anne's Center. Born on June 6, 1924 in Minnesota, daughter of Peter and Dorothy Resch. Del loved knitting, crocheting and oil painting. She was an excellent cook, and was known for her pot roast that she prepared in her special pan. She loved animals, especially Buck,...
Lavonne L. (Kite) Mattis
Mar 16, 2016
LaVonne L. (Kite) Mattis, 66, of Rockford was born Feb. 16, 1950 and passed away on Mar 16, 2016 from natural causes. She was a loving housewife. She enjoyed going to estate sales, cooking home made pies, cakes, and dinners for all her grandkids. LaVonne loved being surrounded by flowers and watching old movies. Survived by her children; Jackie, Vickie,...
James Michael Cooper
Mar 13, 2016
James Michael Cooper, 67, of Rockford went to be with his Savior on March 13, 2016 in OSF St. Anthony Hospital. Born on April 13, 1948 in Marshalltown, IA son of, John and Pauline (Davis) Cooper. Served in the United States Air Force. Jim had a great sense of humor and it was impossible to leave his presence without hearing...
Charles "Chuck" Leonard Gray
Mar 7, 2016
Charles "Chuck" Leonard Gray, 58, returned to live with his Heavenly Father on Monday, March 7, 2016. Chuck, a life-long resident of Rockford, was born on February 11, 1958, son of Dewey and Nancy (Ciancone) Gray. Survived by his parents; daughter, Jamie Kilgore; sister, Victoria (Gary) Hilker, grandchildren, Ariahnna, Kingston, Jamir and Willie; nephews, Matthew (Miriam) McCarter, Eric (Lori) Drager,...
Clare Olen (Pete) West
Mar 1, 2016
Clare Olen (Pete) West, 77, of Rockford died on March 1, 2016 in SwedishAmerican Hospital. Born on September 5, 1938 in Worthington, MO, son of Aulbry and Fern (Veach) West. United in Marriage to the love of his life Martha Wilson on November 18, 1961 in Rockford. Clare retired in 2000 from Hamilton Sundstrand. He was a proud member of...
Donna R. Singletary
Feb 29, 2016
Donna R. Singletary, 76, of Rockton died on February 29, 2016. Born on October 6, 1939 in Sparta, WI. Daughter of John and Marion (Miller) Milne. United in marriage to Richard Singletary on June 7, 1957. Survived by her children, Rhonda (Jon), Evelyn (David) Prothero, Curtis Singletary; 8 grandchildren; siblings, Jim (Nikki) Milne, Linda Milne; and longtime friend, Mary Yoder....
Garland "Goldie" Thomas
Feb 22, 2016
Garland "Goldie" Thomas of Rockford departed this earthly life on Monday, February 22, 2016 at home surrounded by family. He was born December 8, 1950 to Matthew and Tommie Lee (Chitman) Thomas in Mt. Holly, AR. Garland was employed at Chrysler Corporation in Belvidere for 31 years, retiring in 2001. Garland leaves to cherish his wife of 21 years, Barbara...
Russell Joseph Harper
Feb 16, 2016
Russell Joseph Harper, 94, of Scottsdale, AZ went to heaven on Tuesday, February 16, 2016 at Brookdale of North Glendale, Glendale, AZ. Mr. Harper is survived by his beloved wife, Elia Harper (Crisorio), daughter Penelope (Penny) Campana (Richard), son Ronald Harper (Tina), six grandchildren, ten great grandchildren and brother William Harper (Luann). Preceded in death by parents, Edmond J. Harper...
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