Obituaries

Suzanne Elizabeth Williams

Suzanne Elizabeth Williams

Mar 29, 2015

Suzanne Elizabeth Williams, 78, of Rockford died on March 29, 2015 in River Bluff Nursing Home. Born on December 15, 1936 in South Bend, IN; daughter of Elwood and Isabella (Allen) Bare. Formerly employed at Target. Suzanne was a loving and caring mother and grandmother, she constantly looked out for others and put the needs of those she loved the...

Nancy A. Pearson

Nancy A. Pearson

Mar 25, 2015

Loving Mother, Grandmother and Daughter Nancy A. Pearson, 56, of Rockford died on March 25, 2015 in her home. Nancy was born on February 27, 1959 in Rockford, daughter of Mary Buckingham Survived by her children, Maria Pearson of Rockford, Jenna-Fer (Jason Novak) Pearson of Woodstock; granddaughter, Elizabeth Wilson of Woodstock; mother, Mary Buckingham of Rockford; brother, Steve (Tracey) Johnson...

Robert J. Liebhart Iii

Robert J. Liebhart Iii

Mar 23, 2015

Robert J. Liebhart III, 48, of Sycamore died on March 23, 2015. Born on October 29, 1966 in Waukegan. Son of Robert J. Liebhart Jr. and Cathy Allen. Attended Valley High School in Las Vegas, NV. Robert was an Owner/Operator of Night Owl Trucking, contracted with Landstar. He was proud of his safety record, earning recognition and awards. He sponsored...

Raymond E. Panzke Sr.

Raymond E. Panzke Sr.

Mar 20, 2015

Raymond E. Panzke Sr., 78, of Rockford died March 20, 2015 in his home after a brief illness. Born June 23, 1936 in Chicago, son of Raymond and Virginia (Reetz) Panzke . Raymond served in the United States Army, retiring after 19 years. Married Elizabeth "Betty" Glenn. Formerly employed as a machinist and as the owner of Ray and Sons...

Dawn Marie Wooley

Dawn Marie Wooley

Mar 12, 2015

Dawn Marie Wooley, 47, of Belvidere died on March 12, 2015. Born on June 14, 1967 in Joliet, daughter of Kenneth and Sheri (Kurtyak) Carlson. Prior to becoming a mom, Dawn was employed as a CNA. Dawn was a loving mother, who was truly devoted to the care of her girls. She enjoyed NASCAR and watching the Dallas Cowboys. Dawn...

Cindy L. Balzer

Cindy L. Balzer

Mar 7, 2015

Cindy L. Balzer, 55, of Rockton died on March 7, 2015 in her home. Born on August 16, 1959 in Sikeston, MO, daughter of Charles and Claudia (Bradley) Merick. Graduated from Harlem High School in 1977. Formerly employed at Aetna Insurance as a Claims Processor and Kohl's. Cindy had an unbelievably positive disposition. She constantly made an effort to bring...

David A. Greenwood

David A. Greenwood

Mar 5, 2015

David A. Greenwood, 58, AKA Uncle Beef Davis Junction - David A. Greenwood, 58, of Davis Junction passed away on March 5, 2015 after a long battle with cancer. David was born on Oct. 19, 1956. He married Tina Rarrick (Busse) Feb. 12, 1992. Dave graduated from the old Harlem High School in 1974. He enlisted in the U.S. Army...

George W. Grant

George W. Grant

Mar 4, 2015

George W. Grant, 78, of Loves Park died on March 4, 2015 in Rockford. Born on March 15, 1936 in Joliet, son of William and Ethel Grant. George obtained his Bachelor of Arts from Northern Illinois University. United in marriage to Merry Jo Malinsky on March 29, 1975 in Estherville, IA. George was the owner of the Paperback Haven, and...

Mary Elizabeth Robinson Roy

Mary Elizabeth Robinson Roy

Mar 1, 2015

Mary Elizabeth Robinson Roy, 90, of Rockford died on March 1, 2015 at home. Mary Beth was born on September 2, 1924 in Jackson County, IL to Carl and Beatrice (Roseberry) Robinson. She attended Carbondale High School, then Southern Illinois University where she met Dean, her husband of over 50 years. Mary Beth loved playing golf for the majority of...

Donald Eugene Kangas

Donald Eugene Kangas

Feb 17, 2015

Donald Eugene Kangas, 76, of Brodhead, WI died on February 17, 2015 in his home. Born on May 9, 1938 in Eveleth, MN, son of George and Ailie Kangas. He met the love of his life, Kathryn Goldsworthy on Valentine's Day in 1960, they were united in marriage on October 22, 1960. Donald retired from Beloit Corporation, where he was...

Ortha Jane Hunter

Ortha Jane Hunter

Feb 17, 2015

Ortha Jane Hunter, 72, of Rockford died on February 17, 2015. Born on September 5, 1942 in Prestonsburg, KY; daughter of Henry and Dacie (Frazier) Shepherd. United in Marriage to Joe Hunter on October 31, 1976. Survived by her children, Connie (Phong) Rose-Phommasouvannarath of Rockford, Elzie (Christine) Rose of South Elgin, Anthony Rose of Kentucky, Walter Rose of Rockford; 9...

Gregory Len Dalton

Gregory Len Dalton

Feb 13, 2015

Great Husband, Dad, Papa and Friend Gregory Len Dalton, 56, of Machesney Park died on February 13, 2015 in Rockford Memorial Hospital. Greg's final moments on earth were spent surrounded by the people he loved the most; his wife of 29 years, Donna, and his beloved daughters. Greg was born on November 20, 1958 in Rockford, son of Guthrie and...

Betty J. Bowker

Betty J. Bowker

Feb 6, 2015

Betty J. Bowker, 84, of Rockford died on February 6, 2015 in Rockford. Born on April 12, 1930 in Mechanicsville, IA, daughter of Charles and Edna (Adams) Umbdenstock. United in Marriage to Melvin Bowker on April 17, 1948 in Davenport, IA. Betty retired from Ideal Uniform, after30 years, where she was employed as a Loading Supervisor. She participated in bowling...

Donna Knoll

Donna Knoll

Feb 6, 2015

Donna Knoll, 91, of Lindenwood died on February 6, 2015. She was born July 17, 1923 in Rochelle, Illinois. United in marriage to Roy Knoll on June 24, 1943; Roy and Donna celebrated their 69th Anniversary a few months before his passing on September 12, 2012. She was raised on her family farm during the Depression and served as a...

Terry Lee Workman

Terry Lee Workman

Feb 4, 2015

Terry Lee Workman, 71, husband of 52 years to Sally (nee Potter) Workman, father of three; Chris (Jennifer), Brandon (Asja), and Angela Mullins; grandfather of six, Alex, Spencer, Abigail, Shane, Makayla, Annalija. A lifetime Illinoisan, Born on June 6, 1943 in Decatur, son of Gerald and Mary (Butler) Workman. Terry grew up in the small town of Havana, with his...

Cristofer R. Field

Cristofer R. Field

Jan 29, 2015

Cristofer R. Field, 45, of Rockford died on January 29,2015 in Rockford. Born on July 18, 1969 in Rockford. Employed as a union laborer. Survived by his parents; Dr. James and Linda Severson of Rockford; girlfriend, Krista Gustafson; sister, Gina Barrett; nephew, Jordan Bond, nieces, Niki (Chris) Giallanza, Haley Barrett; great-niece Elliot Marie Giallanza; and beloved dog, Lily. Preceded in...

Alice O. Rodriguez

Alice O. Rodriguez

Jan 29, 2015

Alice O. Rodriguez, 65, of Rockford died on January 29, 2015 in her home, surrounded by her loving family. Born on December 18, 1949 in Rockford daughter of Louise Barbara Eberly. Alice is survived by her children, Amanda (Carlos) Martinez, Erin (Ramiro Cano) Alvarado, Daryle Scott, Jesus Rodriguez; grandchildren, Mikey, Breanna, Johnny, Lexy and Elias; brother, Robert (Tammy) Harter; nephew,...

Donald A. Lasater

Donald A. Lasater

Jan 19, 2015

Donald A. Lasater, 88, of Rockford died on January 19, 2015 in Rockford. Born July 31, 1926 in St. Louis, MO; son of Samuel and Leda (Wade) Lasater. Graduate of Soledad High School and Washington University in St. Louis. Donald enjoyed bowling and golf and was a table tennis champion in his youth. United in Marriage to Nancy Carter on...

Helen M. Rosenberger

Helen M. Rosenberger

Jan 10, 2015

Helen M. Rosenberger, of Rockton, IL, formerly of Skokie and Rockford, IL was born on December 6, 1923, in Toledo, OH, and entered eternal life on January 10, 2015. She graduated from St. Ursula Academy (Ursuline Sisters), Mary Manse College, and Northwestern graduate school. Helen was employed for 38 years in the Research Department of A.B. Dick Co., as a...

Jose O. Carreno

Jose O. Carreno

Dec 27, 2014

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