Obituaries
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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...
George Joseph Gibbs
Jul 22, 2013
George Joseph Gibbs, 63, of Rockford died July 22, 2013, at 4:20 p.m. at Alden Park Strathmoor. He was born on October 9, 1949, in Harrisonburg, VA; son of Myrtle (Gilkeson) Gibbs. George spent his childhood in Germany, Japan and Baltimore, MD. Graduate of Baltimore Polytechnic High School. He obtained his Bachelor of Arts, with a minor in Business from...
Rev. Lydia Hildred (Stevenson) Harrold
Jul 22, 2013
Rev. Lydia Hildred (Stevenson) Harrold, 98, of Rockford slipped out of our loving arms and into the arms of her dear Savior on July 22, 2013 at Alpine Fireside Health Center. She was born November 11, 1914 in Saluda, Virginia; daughter of Batchelor Dandridge Thurston and Louisa (Faulkner) Thurston. Lydia graduated from God's Bible School in Cincinnati, OH with a...
Phyllis Bee Ebbers
Jul 10, 2013
Phyllis Bee Ebbers, 77, of Rockford, formerly of Shirland, died July 10, 2013 at 1:04 p.m. She was born on June 26, 1936 in Rockford, daughter of Phillip and Ruth (Stotz) Sjostrom. Graduate of East High and Michigan State University class of 1958. United in Marriage to Harold "Lyle" Ebbers on November 28, 1959. She was employed as a 5th...
Virginia Clara Rothacher Frederick
Jul 5, 2013
Madame Marco Polo Virginia Clara Rothacher Frederick 97, of Rockford, passed away Friday, July 5, 2013, at home peacefully surrounded with loving family. Born October 30, 1915 in Nome, Alaska; daughter of Norman and Bessie Rothacher. Worked as an elevator operator in the Federal building in Fairbanks, sales associate for Real Silk Hosiery Mills, an Electronic Assembler, a Colonic therapist...
Gloria L. (Dillon) Paulson
Jun 29, 2013
Gloria L. (Dillon) Paulson, 79, passed away peacefully at home during last rites, surrounded by her family on June 29th, her mother, Lucy's birthday, after a long and courageous battle with inclusion body myositis. She was born Gloria Lucille Dillon in Santa Barbara, California on March 7th, 1934, daughter of Lucille and James Dillon. She came to Rockford in 7th...
Lonnie Lee Strauch
Jun 23, 2013
Lonnie "Lon" Lee Strauch, 64, of Machesney Park died on June 23, 2013 at 8:25 p.m. at home. He was born on February 21, 1949 in Logansport, IN; son of Norman and Arma Jean Strauch. Formerly employed as an operating room technician at Bloomington Hospital, in Bloomington, IN. Lon was a true humanitarian, reaching out to others in need. His...
Francis "Frank" L. Schmerse
Jun 4, 2013
Francis "Frank" L. Schmerse, 80, of Rockford died June 4, 2013 at 11:27 a.m. Per Frank's wishes, no services will be held. Grace Funeral & Cremation Services assisted the family. To share a memory or condolence, visit www.graceFH.com
Janet Helen Mason
May 28, 2013
Janet Helen Mason, 78, of Rockford died on May 28, 2013 at 9:40 a.m. at SwedishAmerican Hospital. She was born on April 9, 1935 in Rockford, daughter of Mauritz and Helen (Morris) Johnson. Employed for 50 years at the Fairview Shopping Plaza. Survived by her children; Cynthia (Gary) Sumner of Rockton, Stephen Mason of Rockford, Scott (Linda) Mason of Rockford;...
Alyx Christina Nilsen
May 26, 2013
Alyx Christina Nilsen, 22, of Machesney Park died on Sunday, May 26, 2013. She was born on June 15, 1990 at home in Loves Park. Daughter of Martin "Chris" and Patricia (Pikanin) Nilsen. Attended Guilford High School, graduate of Roosevelt High School. She is survived by her children, Jacob W. Vogan, Jayde M. Vogan; father, Martin "Chris" Nilsen of Machesney...
Luther N. Frazier Iii
May 10, 2013
Luther N. Frazier III, 62, of Loves Park went to be with his Lord and Savior May 10, 2013 at 7:10 pm. in Serenity Home in Oregon. He was born on March 27, 1951 in Chicago, son of Luther and Arvester (Downs) Frazier Jr. Luther volunteered at Northern Illinois Hospice and Grief Center and was a member at Victory Outreach...
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