Obituaries
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...
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
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
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
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
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
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 ÂÂÂÂÂÂÂÂÂÂÂÂÂÂÂÂÂPriddy on May 5, 2013. James was devoted to his family, and...
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
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
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...
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