Obituaries

James Michael Cooper

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

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,...

Susan Ann Taylor

Susan Ann Taylor

Mar 2, 2016

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Clare Olen (Pete) West

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

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

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

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...

Ina "Maxine" Miller

Ina "Maxine" Miller

Feb 13, 2016

Ina "Maxine" Miller, 75, of Rockford died on February 13, 2016 in Alpine Fireside. Born on April 17, 1940 in Harrison City, MO; daughter of Earl and Jewell (Roberts) Lawrence. United in marriage to Earl Pritchard in November of 1957, he preceded her in death. Maxine was formerly employed by Kmart for 33 years. United in marriage to Robert Miller...

Stephen Laverne Triplett

Stephen Laverne Triplett

Feb 13, 2016

Stephen Laverne Triplett, 75, of Rockford died on February 13, 2016 in his home. Born on November 1, 1940 in Oxford, IA, son of George and Lela (Kent) Triplett. United in marriage to Darla Carter on February 1, 1968. Survived by his wife, Darla; children, Leon (Kimmy) Triplett, Stevie (Debbie) Triplett, Lena Lane, Dwayne Triplett and Teddy (Renne) Triplett; 47...

Colleen Noble Newell

Colleen Noble Newell

Feb 13, 2016

Colleen Newell (1947 -2016) Colleen Therese Newell, of Rockford, passed away surrounded by her family on Saturday, February 13, 2016. Born May 22, 1947, in Iowa City, Iowa, to Joseph and Virginia (Mooney) Noble. Colleen attended Muldoon High School before graduating from West High School in 1965. She was employed by a credit union upon graduating and later married Jodie...

Elvin "Pete" Edwards

Elvin "Pete" Edwards

Feb 12, 2016

Elvin "Pete" Edwards, 62, of Rockford died on February 12, 2016 in his home. Born on January 16, 1954 in Rockford, son of Leroy and Katherine (Linder) Edwards. United in marriage to Brenda Hendrix on June 6, 1992. Pete was a jokester and storyteller with a warm, engaging personality who never met a stranger. He loved being outdoors, spending time...

Connie M. Malueg

Connie M. Malueg

Feb 10, 2016

Connie M. Malueg, 70, of Rockford went to be with the Lord on February 10, 2016 in her home. Born on February 27, 1945, daughter of Wilbur and Eva Lyman. Married Gene Malueg in June of 1966. She was employed as a personal banker for 47 years. Survived by husband, Gene; brother, Larry Lyman; sisters-in-law, Gwen Malueg, Gale Setterquist; brother-in-law,...

James M. Littlejohn

James M. Littlejohn

Feb 5, 2016

James M. Littlejohn, 58, of Loves Park died on February 5, 2016 in Rockford Memorial Hospital. Born on July 10, 1957 in Aurora, son of James and Jeanne (Wheelock) Littlejohn. James retired from the United States Army after 20 years of dedicated service. United in marriage to Sarah ­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­Priddy on May 5, 2013. James was devoted to his family, and...

Linda Carol Johnston

Linda Carol Johnston

Feb 4, 2016

Linda Carol Johnston, 65, of Rockford died on February 4, 2016 in SwedishAmerican Hospital. Born on May 23, 1950 in Rockford, daughter of Richard and Harriet Nordberg. Graduate of Guilford High School, class of 1968 and Rock Valley College. Formerly employed at Rock Vale Children's Home and Milestone, where she also served as a volunteer. Linda retired from the University...

Loretta Emma Roberson

Loretta Emma Roberson

Jan 27, 2016

Loretta Emma Roberson, 81, of Rockford passed away on January 27, 2016 surrounded by her loving family. Born May 3, 1934 in Barnum, WI, daughter of Henry and Mary (Proudfoot) Welsh. United in marriage to Henry Roberson on March 5, 1955 in Mississippi. The youngest of thirteen children, Loretta's faith and values were shaped by being treated so specially by...

Roberta Ann Mcnames

Roberta Ann Mcnames

Jan 22, 2016

Roberta A. McNames, 77, of Baraboo, WI died on January 22, 2016 in St. Clare Hospital in Baraboo. Born on March 22, 1938 in Rockford, daughter of Robert and Vera (Eversoll) Montayne. Graduate of West High School, class of 1956. After graduation she was employed at Prudential Insurance. United in Marriage to Stephen Lant McNames in March of 1959. She...

Christina L. Zentz

Christina L. Zentz

Dec 26, 2015

Christina Lynn Zentz, 48, of Rockford died on December 26, 2015 in Rockford. Born June 9, 1967 in Medford, WI, daughter of Dale and Judy (Yost) Lyons. Graduate of Belvidere High School. United in Marriage to Jeff Zentz on April 29, 1989 in Rockton. Loving daughter, wife, sister, and mother. World's greatest Nana! Chris was a very strong and brave...

Donna May Lazarus

Donna May Lazarus

Dec 24, 2015

Donna May Lazarus, 82, of Belvidere died on December 24, 2015 in River Bluff Nursing Home. Born on March 6, 1933 in Edgerton, WI; daughter of Harold and Gladys Dolittle. United in marriage to Gerard "Frenchie" Lazarus on April 24, 1964. Donna was formerly employed at Clinton Electronics and General Electric. Survived by her sons, Floyd (Laurie) Gilligan of Loves...

Tony T. Castree

Tony T. Castree

Dec 23, 2015

Tony T. Castree, 92, of Rockford died peacefully on December 23, 2015 in OSF St. Anthony Medical Center. Born on April 30, 1923 in Rockford, son of Thomas and Dorothea (Sacco) Castronovo. Served in the United States Army. United in Marriage to Catherine Gulglitto in July 1949. Tony owned TC Produce in Rockford and a deli in Florida. Survived by...

Charles Richard Moffitt

Charles Richard Moffitt

Dec 10, 2015

Charles Richard Moffitt, 81, of Rockford, IL was Promoted to Glory at Rockford Memorial Hospital on December 10, 2015 surrounded by his loving family. Charles was born on April 28, 1934 in Beloit, WI to Ira and Hazel (McMillan) Moffitt. He graduated from Beloit Memorial High School in the class of 1952. Immediately following High School, Charles entered The Salvation...