Obituaries

Jeffrey Lee Hanson

Jeffrey Lee Hanson

Jul 28, 2015

Jeffrey Lee Hanson, 60 of Belvidere passed away peacefully on July 28, 2015 in South Beloit. Born September 25, 1954 in Rockford. Jeff grew up in Rockford, Goshen, Ind. and Belvidere. He graduated from Belvidere High School in 1972 where he was active most notably in band and played the cornet. He attended NIU 1972-1974. Jeff was very proud to...

Mary Golamis Moss

Mary Golamis Moss

Jul 25, 2015

Mary Golamis Moss, 68, passed peacefully on July 25, 2015 at home surrounded by her family while in hospice care from cancer. Mary was born in Williamsport, PA, on June 27, 1947 the daughter of Peter and Artemis Golamis. She graduated from Loyalsock High School in Williamsport, and she obtained her BS in Health and Physical Education at Lockhaven State...

Andrew Joseph Brocato Jr.

Andrew Joseph Brocato Jr.

Jul 6, 2015

Andrew Joseph Brocato Jr., 66 of Cherry Valley died on July 6, 2015 surrounded by his loving family. Born on May 31, 1949 in Chicago, son of Andrew and Rosalie (Volpe) Brocato Sr. Graduate of Proviso West High School, Hillside. After graduation, Andrew enlisted in the United States Marines; while serving in Vietnam, he was the recipient of numerous medals...

Julie A. Bosteder

Julie A. Bosteder

Jun 29, 2015

Julie A. Bosteder, 50, of Rockford died on June 29, 2015 in her home. Born on April 22, 1965 in Rockford, daughter of Jess and Donna (Lapp) Bosteder. Julie was a loving and devoted mother, her kids were her entire world. In addition to the love that she shared with her own children, she was a second mom to many....

Jane M. Johnson

Jane M. Johnson

Jun 24, 2015

Jane M. Johnson, 85, of Machesney Park was called "home" by her Heavenly Father on June 24, 2015. Jane was born on June 27, 1929 in Rockford, daughter of Raymond and Alta (Shaw) Lorenzen. Graduate of West High, class of 1947. United in marriage to Martin Johnson on March 27, 1948. Jane was a devoted wife, mother and grandmother. She...

Tristan Tyler Murphy

Tristan Tyler Murphy

Jun 23, 2015

Tristan Tyler Murphy, 23, of Rockford died on June 23, 2015. Born on March 31, 1992 in Rockford, son of Wilson Murphy and Connie Mangrum. United in Marriage to Heather Polkowski on October 29, 2014. Tristan was a loving and devoted husband and father, and wonderful son. He loved his kids unconditionally, and was looking forward to the birth of...

Richard W. Nordberg

Richard W. Nordberg

Jun 22, 2015

Richard W. Nordberg, 92, of Rockford went home to the Lord on June 22, 2015 in Fairhaven Christian Retirement Center. Born April 18, 1923 in Rockford, son of Eric and Ruth (Olson) Nordberg. Graduate of Central High School in 1923. Richard served in the United States Navy during WWII on the USS Straub Destroyer. He retired as a Buyer from...

Phyllis E. Hilliard

Phyllis E. Hilliard

Jun 20, 2015

Phyllis E. Hilliard, 71, of Rockford passed away Saturday, June 20, 2015 into the arms of Jesus. She was born November 25, 1943 in Rochelle, daughter of Thomas and Ardelle (Hamrick) Rainey. Married Larry Hilliard in Byron on June 9, 1962. Phyllis was a loving wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother as well as friend. She will be greatly missed. Survived by...

Albert Charles Heuer

Albert Charles Heuer

Jun 17, 2015

Albert Heuer, 84, of Belvidere died on June 17, 2015. Born on November 6, 1930 in Belvidere, son of Albert and Elizabeth (Simons) Heuer. Albert served in the United States Army in the Korean War. United in marriage to Bernice "Bea" Nelson in 1952. She preceded him in death. On September 26, 1981 he married Alberta Williams. Albert was a...

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...