Obituaries
Kenneth "Kenny" Eugene Alexander Jr.
Jan 31, 2014
Kenneth "Kenny" Eugene Alexander Jr., 52, of Loves Park died on January 31, 2014 at 4:48 a.m. at Rockford Memorial Hospital. He was born on September 6, 1961 in Rockford, son of Kenneth and Louisia (Wright) Alexander Sr. United in Marriage to Betty Boaz on June 29, 1997. Kenny liked to fish and hunt. He was employed as a machinist...
Maria R. Rabe
Jan 26, 2014
Memorial Service on Saturday, February 8, 2014 at 2 p.m., at Grace Funeral & Cremation Services, 1340 South Alpine Rd. Rockford, at Colonial Village. Fr William Wentink officiating. Memorial Visitation at 1 p.m. until the time of service.
Verna A. (Price) Snyder
Jan 24, 2014
Verna A. (Price) Snyder, 65, of Rockford went to be with her Lord and Savior on January 24, 2014 at 10:19 a.m. surrounded by her family and friends in OSF St. Anthony Medical Center. Born on May 28, 1948 in Rockford, daughter of Donald and Nina (Furman) Roux. United in marriage to Harold Price on August 31, 1968 in Rockford....
Bernice Beatrice Follmar
Jan 22, 2014
Bernice Beatrice Follmar's spirit left her physical being of 94 years on January 22, 2014 to join her husband, Dr. Frederick F. Follmar, to travel forever together singing "You Are My Sunshine". Bernice was born in Milwaukee, WI, daughter of Christian and Mathea Bakemeyer. She graduated from the Milwaukee School of Nursing as a Registered Nurse, an accomplishment that gave...
Rebecca Lynn Redmon-Brugman
Jan 15, 2014
Loving Mommy Rebecca Lynn Redmon-Brugman, 35, of Rockford died January 15, 2014 at 1:30 p.m. in Rockford Memorial Hospital after a short illness. Born November 10, 1978 in Rockford, daughter of Eddie and Candy (Herbig) Redmon. Graduate of Harlem High School, class of 1997. Formerly employed at Blue Cross Blue Shield as a Group Benefits Specialist. Survived by her children,...
Warren L. Carlson
Jan 9, 2014
Warren L. Carlson, 81, of Rockford died Thursday, January 9, 2014 after a long illness. Born January 17, 1932 in Rockford, son of Algot and Florence (Westberg) Carlson. Graduate of Stillman Valley High School class of 1949. Married Roberta Pearson on March 24, 1951, they were happily married for 62 years. Warren was formerly employed at Sundstrand, retiring in 1980...
Richard S. Lyford
Jan 8, 2014
Pops Richard S. Lyford, 81, of Rockford died on January 8, 2014 at 10:10 p.m. in River Bluff Nursing Home. He was born on February 13, 1932 in Rockford, son of Walter and Martha (Mills) Lyford. Richard was a self-employed carpenter. He loved horses and his dog Rocky. Survived by his children, Heather (Brian Tobler) Hull of Rochelle, Dawn (Jason...
Lawrence "Larry" J. Giardini
Jan 7, 2014
Lawrence "Larry" J. Giardini, 62, of Rockford died on January 7, 2014 at 10:25 am in OSF St. Anthony Medical Center. He was born May 11, 1951 in Rockford, son of Francis and Joyce (Mori) Giardini. Graduate of Guilford High School and Rock Valley College. United in marriage to Christina Adams on October 15, 1983 in Rockford. Formerly employed at...
Jo Ann Long Collins
Jan 7, 2014
Jo Ann (Long) Collins, 78, of Rockford died at home surrounded by her family after a long illness on January 7, 2014. She was born on February 22, 1935 in Platteville, WI, daughter of Rex and Mildred (Kenny) Long. Graduate of Platteville High School. Married Bruce Collins on September 5, 1953 at St. Mary's Church in Platteville. Jo Ann was...
Thomas J. Hook
Jan 4, 2014
Thomas J. Hook, 69, of Rockford went to his heavenly home January 4, 2014. He was born April 2, 1944 in Rockford to John and Clara Larkin, later adopted by Roy Hook. Graduated from Savanna High School in 1962. Married Ellen Hurley in Savanna on March 14, 1964. He was a welder for Chicago Northwestern Railroad, Chrysler Corporation and Container...
Jody Lynn Sundberg
Jan 3, 2014
Jody Lynn Sundberg, 37, of Poplar Grove went to be with her Lord and Savior on January 3, 2014 at 11:34 a.m. after a courageous battle with cancer with her family by her side. Born on October 15, 1976, in Rockford. Daughter of Robert and Karen (Loy) Sundberg. Jody owned Lady Bugs Cleaning Service, and worked at Packard Lawn &...
Aaron Stephen Brown
Jan 1, 2014
Aaron Stephen Brown, 34, of Rockford went to be with his Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ on January 1, 2014 at 6:00 a.m. He was born on September 6, 1979 in Rockford, son of Stephen and Sandra (Svartoien) Brown. He was previously employed as a Tile Finisher for RD Roman and currently at Suncast Corporation. Aaron had a wonderful sense...
Betty S. Miksik
Dec 29, 2013
Betty S. Miksik, 69, of Roscoe died on Sunday, December 29, 2013 in her home. She was born on September 16, 1944 in Cass Lake, MN, daughter of Lloyd and Bernice Nelson. United in marriage to Robert P. Miksik on September 17, 1967 in Cass Lake, MN. Betty was employed at Hand in Hand Childcare Center and was formerly employed...
Mary Ann Witherby
Dec 27, 2013
Mary Ann Witherby, 79, of Rockford died on December 27, 2013 at 6:20 p.m. at Alden Alma Nelson Manor, surrounded by her loving family. She was born on September 29, 1934 in DeKalb, daughter of Seth and Holly (Purple) Marvin. United in marriage to Richard Witherby on July 12, 1952. Mary was formerly employed at G and K Services for...
Charles Wayne Hart
Dec 26, 2013
Charles Wayne Hart, 72 of Rockford died on December 26, 2013 at 9:50 p.m. surrounded by his loving family. He was born on January 10, 1941 in Rockford, son of Wayne Earl and Margaret (Kaehler) Hart. Charles met his wife Margaret at the Center for Sight and Hearing, where they worked together for many years. She preceded him in death...
Elaine A. Woodall-Mohamed
Dec 26, 2013
Elaine A. Woodall-Mohamed, 63, of Rockford died on December 26, 2013 at 3:25 p.m. She was born in Rockford on April 24, 1950, daughter of John and Eloise (Ashley) Jones. Elaine worked as a Real Estate Broker for Century 21 for many years. She is survived by her son, DuWayne (Monique) Jones of Roscoe, grandchildren, Athena Napoleon of San Francisco,...
James M. Lawrence Sr.
Dec 11, 2013
James M. Lawrence Sr. 71, of Belvidere died on December 11, 2013 at 11:52 p.m. in Belvidere. He was born on October 25, 1942, in Peoria, son of Claude and Bessie (Ritchie) Lawrence. Graduate of Dundee Crown High School. Served in the United States Army. United in marriage to Andrea Huth on November 30, 1963. Survived by his wife, Andrea;...
Robert A. Strong
Dec 11, 2013
Robert A. Strong, 83, of Rockford passed away surrounded by his family after a long illness Wednesday, December 11, 2013. He was born in Rockford on February 28, 1930, son of Arthur and Ethel (Bledsoe) Strong. Robert served his country during the Korean War. Robert married Mildred Eckburg in 1967. He worked as a truck driver for 43 years for...
Barbara Kay Walker
Dec 10, 2013
Barbara Kay Walker, 59, of Rockford died on December 10, 2013 in her home. She was born on August 22, 1954 in Roseville, MI, daughter of Carl Clarence and Edna Burnette (Moody) Walker. Graduate of East Detroit High School. Barbara was employed as a professional cake decorator. Survived by siblings, Carl (Patricia), Danny, Cindy (Barry), Richard (Leta). Preceded in death...
Roger L. Cloyd
Nov 28, 2013
Roger L. Cloyd, 61, of Rockford died peacefully at home surrounded by his family on November 28, 2013. He was born on October 31, 1952. Survived by life partner, Virginia Cloyd; daughters, Korie (Paul) White, Samantha Clarke, Jodi Honda, and adopted daughter, Tiffinie (Brian) Rydholm all of Rockford; grandchildren, Jessica "Jess" White, Paul "Paulie" White Jr., Milik "Leak" White, Margaret...
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