Obituaries

George M. Malekovic Jr.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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...

Maxine K. Ahlgren

Maxine K. Ahlgren

Sep 16, 2013

Maxine K. Ahlgren, 92, of Rockford died on September 16, 2013 in her home surrounded by her family. She was born on August 22, 1921 in Leaf River, daughter of Charles and Vida (Stein) Hobart. United in marriage to Harold Ahlgren. Maxine was employed by the Winnebago County States Attorney's Office for 20 years. She had an outstanding sense of...

Miranda Kathleen Lopez

Miranda Kathleen Lopez

Sep 13, 2013

Miranda Kathleen Lopez, 24, of Winnebago, died peacefully on Friday, September 13, 2013 at 6:11 p.m. in her home. She was born on February 15, 1989 in Rockford. Attended Winnebago schools. Miranda was a sweet girl, who will be greatly missed by those who knew and loved her. Survived by her mother, Jacque (Rodric Walker) Lopez of Winnebago; siblings, Jordan...

Amy Luann Adams

Amy Luann Adams

Sep 10, 2013

Amy Luann Adams, 37, of Stillman Valley went to be with her Lord and Savior on September 10, 2013 at 8:40 p.m. She was born on October 15, 1975 in Rockford, daughter of Kevin and Barbara (Persson) Adams. Graduate of Stillman Valley High School, class of 1993. Amy fought a long and courageous battle with breast cancer with grace and...

Thomas Michael Kossow

Thomas Michael Kossow

Sep 10, 2013

Thomas the Train Thomas Michael Kossow, 8, of Rockford, went to be with his heavenly father on September 10, 2013 at 2:13 a.m. He was born on February 20, 2005, in Rockford, son of Michael Kossow. Thomas was in the 3rd grade at McIntosh Elementary. His sunny smile and boisterous laugh will be missed by those who knew and loved...

Richard Earl Parker

Richard Earl Parker

Sep 2, 2013

Loved Everyone Richard Earl Parker, 35, of Rockford died on September 2, 2013 at 1:17 a.m. He was born on March 14, 1978 in Rockford, son of Roy and Susan (Moore) Parker. Formerly employed at Barnes International. Survived by his father, Roy Parker of Rockford; children, Jasie Anderson, Madison Parker and Jaxon Prosise-Parker; sister, Tanya (David) Meyer of Albuquerque, NM;...

Carol L. Sievert

Carol L. Sievert

Aug 27, 2013

Loving Mother, Grandma Carol L. Sievert, 73, of Rockford, died on August 27, 2013 in her home. She was born on March 16, 1940 in Freeport, daughter of Carl and Lola (Perry) Klett. Salutatorian of the 1957 class of Stockton High School, and graduate of Rockford Business College. She was employed for 40 years as an office manager at Arrow...

Marilyn Kay Roberson

Marilyn Kay Roberson

Aug 9, 2013

Marilyn Kay Roberson, 71, of Rockford died on August 9, 2013 at PA Peterson Center for Health, after a short illness. She was born on March 19, 1942 in Jacksonville, daughter of Lloyd and Ruby (Smith) Spencer. Graduate of Alton High School and Hannibal LaGrange College, MO. Marilyn was employed at Accelerated- Rebound Physical Therapy for 15 years. She was...

Mikeral "Mike" Wayne Ball

Mikeral "Mike" Wayne Ball

Jul 30, 2013

The Best Man Out There Mikeral "Mike" Wayne Ball, 59, of Mt. Morris died July 30, 2013 at 7:01 a.m. in St. Anthony OSF Medical Center With his family by his side. He was born May 14, 1954 in Scott City, KS, son of Raymond and Lucille (Bean) Ball. United in marriage to Shari Pearce on March 15, 1980 in...

Chancy S. Davis

Chancy S. Davis

Jul 24, 2013

Big Hearted Man Chancy S. Davis, 81, of Belvidere, died on July 24, 2013 at his home, surrounded by his family. He was born on February 21, 1932, in Effingham, son of Carl and Lora (Schuyler) Davis. He served in the United States Army from 1952-54. United in Marriage to LoraJean Pettie in 1956, together they had four children. Moved...