Obituaries
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...
George M. Malekovic Jr.
Nov 28, 2013
George M. Malekovic Jr., 63, of Kingston died on November 28, 2013 at home after a short bout with pancreatic cancer. Son of George (deceased) and Mary Lou Malekovic Sr. Beloved husband of Terry Lee Neal. US Army veteran. Employed at BP as a Fraud Investigator, and previously as a Forest Ranger/Police Officer in Wayne. George, loving and devoted husband,...
Mark David Gustafson
Nov 25, 2013
Mark David Gustafson, 60, of Rockford died on November 25, 2013 at 6:49 p.m. in Belvidere. He was born on February 1, 1953 in Rockford, son of Russell and Dorothy (Glomp) Gustafson. Graduate of Rockford East High School. Formerly employed at Sundstrand for 35 years and most recently employed at BE Aerospace. United in Marriage to Maria Lamarca on December...
Brenna Rae Allen
Nov 11, 2013
She Was My Everything Brenna Rae Allen, 39, found peace on November 11, 2013. She was born on May 30, 1974 in Amarillo, TX, daughter of Debra White. Brenna graduated from Rockford East in 1992. She obtained her Bachelor Degree in Mortuary Science and Funeral Service from Southern Illinois University, and her Masters Degree in Social Work from Aurora University....
Bonita Marie Ripley
Oct 31, 2013
Bonita Marie Ripley, 66, of Rockford died October 31, 2013 at Swedish American Hospital. She was born August 4, 1947. Loving daughter of Max and Virginia Morley. Survived by daughters, Tanya, Karla and Erica; 6 beautiful grandchildren, 2 great grandchildren; and siblings, Dennis, Jim and Judy. Private services will be held. Grace Funeral & Cremation Services is assisting the family....
Daniel William Mcavoy
Oct 29, 2013
Dedicated and Much Loved Husband, Father, Teacher and Friend Daniel William McAvoy, 64, of Roscoe graduated to heaven on October 29, 2013 at 11:23 a.m., after a 13 year illness. Born on December 20, 1948 in Skokie, son of William and Laura (Gerken) McAvoy. Dan was recruited to play football at Iowa State, where he graduated with a Master of...
Jessica "Jj" Lee Fuller
Oct 27, 2013
Hell of a Mom Jessica "JJ" Lee Fuller, 37, of Rockford died on October 27, 2013 in her home, surrounded by her loving family. She was born on November 28, 1975 in Rockford. Jessica attended Rockford East High School, and obtained her Associate Degree from Rock Valley College. She was formerly employed at Elco and Help At Home. Survived by...
Bernadine Alice Beyer Webb Slothower
Oct 25, 2013
Bernadine Alice Beyer Webb Slothower, 85, of Rockford died on October 25, 2013 at 11:30 a.m. in OSF St. Anthony Medical Center. Born on October 12, 1928 in Kewaunee, daughter of William and Mary (Livingston) Beyer. She worked for many years as a Realtor for Dickerson Nieman. Survived by children, Sue E. Paukert, James (Joanne) Webb, Jeffrey (Ellie) Webb, Jane...
Michael Eugene Manson
Oct 24, 2013
Michael Eugene Manson, 60, of Rockford died on October 24, 2013 at 12:25 a.m. in Presence St. Anne Center. He was born on July 20, 1953 in Rockford, son of Wayne and Elizabeth (Thomas) Manson. Graduate of Guilford High School. Formerly employed as a roofer for Lask Roofing. Mike was passionate about fishing, and enjoyed heading north to catch the...
Annabelle Lee Schinault
Oct 5, 2013
Annabelle Lee Schinault passed away at 1:50 am Saturday, October 5, 2013 at Riverbluff Nursing Home. She was born in Livingston, TN on Sept 28 1921, the daughter of William B. Bledsoe and Brookie Belle Wright. She had two sisters and one brother along with ten half sisters and brothers. She was the last to survive and the oldest at...
David W. Westphal
Sep 29, 2013
David W. Westphal, 58, passed away Sunday, September 29, 2013. He will be deeply missed by his family and friends. David loved nature. He was a gifted artist, loved gardening and sitting by the campfire listening to the sounds of summer. Graduate of Winnebago High School, class of 1973. Farmed with his father and worked Civil Construction and City of...
Yamiko "Miko" Jerra Key
Sep 26, 2013
Yamiko "Miko" Jerra Key, born June 8, 2007 in Blantyre, Malawi, Africa. A son, brother, cousin, nephew and grandson. Joyful soul who touched everyone he came across. Strong believer of Jesus. He loved to hear and talk about the stories from the Bible. Dreamt of playing the violin. We will always love you. Missed by Dad, Mum, brothers, relatives and...
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