Obituaries

Raymond J. Corey

Raymond J. Corey

Jun 14, 2015

Heart of Gold Raymond J. Corey, 66, of Rockford died on June 14, 2015 in his home, with his loving wife by his side. Ray was born on January 23, 1949 in Rockford, son of Clarence and Elsie (Sally) Corey. United in Marriage to Sandra Zierfuss on February 12, 1976. Ray was formerly employed as a union laborer, and at...

Vicky C. Fisher

Vicky C. Fisher

Jun 13, 2015

Vicky C. Fisher, 64, of Rockford died on June 13, 2015 at Serenity Hospice in Oregon. Born November 10, 1950 in Rockford, daughter of Eleanor and Morris Holeton Sr. Graduate of Winnebago High School. Vicky had a great interest in writing, and had poems and stories published. She also loved horses. Survived by son, Jeremy Davis of Kansas City, MO;...

Dorothea L. Roeh

Dorothea L. Roeh

Jun 8, 2015

Loving Mother, Grandmother, Sister and Friend. Dorothea L. Roeh and her beautiful smile were welcomed into heaven on June 8, 2015, and all of the angels rejoiced. Dorothea was born on August 2, 1931 in St. Louis, MO; daughter of Joseph and Lydia (Grebing)Waser. She attended Cleveland High School and Miss Hickey's School for Secretaries, both in St. Louis and...

Paul Edwin Bachelor

Paul Edwin Bachelor

Jun 4, 2015

Paul Edwin Bachelor passed away peacefully on Thursday, June 4, 2015 at his home in Belvidere, IL surrounded by his wife and family. He was born in downstate Robinson, Illinois on May 27, 1929 and raised in Chicago. He married his loving wife of nearly 60 years, Lois Koplin, in Cicero on June 25, 1955. In addition to his wife,...

Jacquelyn Judy Magee

Jacquelyn Judy Magee

Jun 1, 2015

Jacquelyn Judy Magee, 68, of Rockford died on June 1, 2015 in Amberwood Care Center. Born July 6, 1946 in California, daughter of Gwendolyn Brooks. Survived by her children, Curt (Ann) Magee, Rebecca (Joel) Wilson, Belinda Magee, all of Rockford; granddaughters, Autumn, Chloe, Anastasia, Emily and Danielle; and siblings, Tim, Kit and Patricia. Preceded in death by her parents. Celebration...

Harry C. Moline

Harry C. Moline

May 26, 2015

Harry C. Moline, 77, of Rockford died on May 26, 2015 in Medina Nursing Center in Durand. Born January 8, 1938 in Rockford, son of Harry and Lillian (Floyd) Moline. Harry served in the United States Army in Vietnam. United in marriage to his wife, Beverly on June 27, 1983 in Rockford. Harry was formerly employed as an electrician at...

Wilma Jean Unzicker

Wilma Jean Unzicker

May 19, 2015

Loved and Missed Wilma Jean Unzicker, 94, went to be with her Lord on May 19, 2015. Born November 7, 1920 in Chadwick, daughter of William and Eva (Brink) Schreiner. Graduate of Chadwick High School 1938 and Shimer College in 1940; where she was involved in many music programs. Married to Paul H. Unzicker in Philadelphia, PA on January 5,...

Jerry Ray Bloom

Jerry Ray Bloom

May 17, 2015

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Mark Farrar

Mark Farrar

May 15, 2015

Mark Farrar, 41, of Rockford went to be with his Lord and Savior on May 15, 2015 in Rockford. Born on September 30, 1973 in Chicago. Married Heather Gibson in October 2001. Mark was a loving and devoted husband; and wonderful father to his children, whom he loved dearly. His fun loving spirit will be missed by his family and...

Sandra Mae Crabb

Sandra Mae Crabb

May 4, 2015

Sandra Mae Crabb, 73, of Rockford died on May 4, 2015 in Rockford. Born September 3, 1941 in Erie, PA, daughter of James and Laura Huyck. Survived by her partner and best friend, Sally Billman of Rockford; children, David Crabb of Rockford, Gary Crabb of Rockford, Barbara (Marty) Holder of Stillman Valley, Karen (Kevin Strahorn) Crabb of Rockford; grandchildren, Ashley,...

Karl Hoglund

Karl Hoglund

May 3, 2015

Karl Edward Hoglund, 94, of Rockford died on May 3, 2015. Born on September 28, 1920 in Rockford, son of Arnt and Augusta Hoglund. Graduate of Central High School. Karl served in the United States Navy from 1944-1946. United in marriage to Clarice Goodmiller on January 26, 1946. Retired from Federal Products in 1985. Karl was an active member of...

Ruth Elder

Ruth Elder

May 3, 2015

Ruth Elder, 75, of Rockford died on May 3, 2015 in her home, surrounded by her family. Born on August 21, 1939 in Winterset, IA; daughter of John and Margaret Williams. United in marriage to Edward Elder on May 29, 1956. Ruth was a devoted wife, loving mother and grandmother. She enjoyed spending time with her family and playing the...

Darrel Lowery

Darrel Lowery

Apr 30, 2015

Darrel Lowery, 70, Loves Park, IL joined his heavenly family April 30, 2015 with his wife of 50 years at his bedside. Darrel was born August 20, 1944 in Springfield, MO, son of Cleavan and Hazel Lowery. He married Sharon Hanks in 1964. He served his country in the United States Army. He spent over 30 years as a grocery...

Donald Perrine Sr.

Donald Perrine Sr.

Apr 24, 2015

Donald Perrine Sr., 74, of Rockford died on April 24, 2015, surrounded by his family. Born on September 9, 1940 in Rockford, son of Edward and Gladys Perrine Sr. United in marriage to Sandra Osborne on April 24, 1964. Survived by his children, Donald (Nicole) Perrine Jr., Tina (Patrick) Baxter, Theresa (Roger) Vasquez, Lorrie (Billy) King all of Rockford; grandchildren,...

Daniel Kenneth Novotnak

Daniel Kenneth Novotnak

Apr 16, 2015

Daniel Kenneth Novotnak, 68, of Rockton died on April 16, 2015 in his home. Born on September 16, 1946 in Oak Park, son of Myke and Lillian Novotnak. Dan graduated from Northern Illinois University with a Bachelor Degree in Education. United in marriage to Pamela Lies on August 17, 1968 in Berwyn. Formerly employed at SwedishAmerican Hospital and Asta Care....

Doris Weik Reck

Doris Weik Reck

Apr 12, 2015

Doris Weik Reck, 87, of Rockford passed away peacefully on Sunday, April 12, 2015. Doris was born Nov. 7, 1927 in Rochelle, IL, the daughter of Robert and Lillian Weik. She married Wayne S. Reck (pre-deceased). Her greatest life pleasures were raising her children and spending time with her grandchildren. Doris worked for Hollywood Dining office and the University Of...

Betty Lou Carlson

Betty Lou Carlson

Apr 10, 2015

Betty Lou Carlson, 88 Betty Lou Carlson died April 10, 2015 at Neighbors Rehabilitation Center in Byron. Born to Ollie and Josie Gilroy Cable on March 8, 1927, she grew up in Dixon. Betty married Bobby Carlson April 10, 1948. While raising a family, she worked at Mueller's Studio developing school pictures, and was a bookkeeper for many years at...

Murat Alexander Sanchez Robles

Murat Alexander Sanchez Robles

Apr 3, 2015

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Joanne B. Hunt

Joanne B. Hunt

Apr 2, 2015

Loving Mother, Grandmother and Sister Joanne B. Hunt, 79, of Rockford died on April 2, 2015 in her home. Born on March 14, 1936 in Iowa, daughter of Herbert and Gladys (Jones) Shipley. Survived by her daughters, Bonnie Meckler, Wanda Hilton and Tammy (Cecil) Johnson Jr., all of Rockford; numerous grandchildren; several great-grandchildren; 1 great-great grandchild; and sister, Patricia Eddy...

Debra K. Kinchen

Debra K. Kinchen

Mar 30, 2015

Loving Mother, Grandmother, Daughter and Sister Debra K. Kinchen, 52, of Rockford died on March 30, 2015 in OSF St. Anthony Hospital. Born on October 31, 1962 in Rockford, daughter of George and Emma (Lober) Krebs. Debra was employed at Target for 17 years. Survived by children, Krysta (fiancée Martin Melendez) Kinchen of Rockford, Arron Kinchen of Lodi, CA,; granddaughters,...