Obituaries

Robert "Robin" Lee Clevenger

Robert "Robin" Lee Clevenger

May 6, 2013

Husband, Father, Grandfather, Great Grandfather Robert "Robin" L. Clevenger, 75, of Rockford died on May 6, 2013 at 11:15 p.m. in the VA Hospital, in Madison, WI. He was born on November 8, 1937 in Rockford, son of Russell and Mildred (Mace) Clevenger. Served in the United States Navy during the Korean War. United in Marriage on September 21, 1963...

Lavone Eva Robinson

Lavone Eva Robinson

May 4, 2013

LaVone Eva Robinson, 82, of Rockford, died on May 4, 2013 in her home. She was born June 8, 1930 in Rockford, daughter of Harry and Eva (Peterson) Wernberg. United in marriage to David Lee Robinson Sr. LaVone graduated from the Swedish American Hospital nursing program in 1951 and was employed at Sherman Hospital in Elgin prior to her retirement....

J. Diana (Lange) Carlon

J. Diana (Lange) Carlon

Apr 22, 2013

Loving Wife, Mother, Grandmother With a Servant's Heart For Everyone J. Diana (Lange) Carlon, 65, of Janesville, went to be with her Lord and Savior on Monday, April 22, 2013 at 5:32 p.m. from injuries sustained in an automobile accident. She was born on January 27, 1948 in Arkansas, daughter of Floyd and Reba (Phelps) West. Graduate of Rockford East...

Anna M. Field

Anna M. Field

Apr 17, 2013

Anna Marie Field, 100, of Rockford died April 17, 2013 at Fairhaven Christian Retirement Center. She was born on November 13, 1912 in Baton Rouge, LA, daughter of Salvatore and Norfria Perone. She was the seventh of their nine children and was the last surviving sibling. Anna moved to Rockford at an early age and resided here her entire life....

Theodore Stuart Fagerburg

Theodore Stuart Fagerburg

Apr 15, 2013

Theodore Stuart Fagerburg passed away April 15, 2013 in his home after a short illness. Born January 4, 1924, in Rockford to Arthur and Emma Fagerburg. Graduate of East Rockford High School in 1942. Ted enlisted in the Navy and served as an Electrician Mate First Class in the Pacific. Married Norma Rosenquist on July 12, 1952. Retired from ComEdison...

Joseph William Arnold

Joseph William Arnold

Apr 15, 2013

Joseph William Arnold, infant son of Amanda Arnold died on April 15, 2013 in Rockford Memorial Hospital. He is survived by his mother, Amanda; grandparents, Trina (Danny) Young; great-grandparents, Paulette (Roger) Roberts; siblings, Angel Young, Neveah Reynolds, Isabella Arnold, Aaliyah Arnold; Aunt, Nichole (Steven) Plumley; cousins, Daniel Plumely and AJ Plumley; great-aunts, Jessica Stone, Tammy (Tracy) White. Preceded in death...

Ina Margarita Elliott

Ina Margarita Elliott

Apr 15, 2013

Ina Margarita Elliott, 87, of Rockford went to be with her Lord and Savior on April 15, 2013 at 1:15p.m after a short illness. Ina was born on June 13, 1925 in Falun, Sweden; daughter of Thyra Jansson. She was married on June 24, 1942 to Leo Forrest Elliott. They were married for 55 years. Ina is survived by her...

Josephine Marie Varalli

Josephine Marie Varalli

Mar 25, 2013

Josephine M. Varalli, 89, of Rockford died March 25, 2013 in Lake Geneva, WI. She was born on December 19, 1923 in Rockford, daughter of Angelo and Angelina Turiciano. United in Marriage to Gerald Varalli on October 11, 1944. They were married for over 65 years. Josephine loved to read, travel and collect antiques. She is survived by her children,...

Denise Elaine Gustafson

Denise Elaine Gustafson

Mar 25, 2013

Denise Elaine Gustafson, 53, of Leaf River died on March 25, 2013 in her home. She was born on June 1, 1959 in Rockford, daughter of George and Betty (Taylor) Outzen. Graduate of Harlem High School. United in Marriage to Shane Gustafson on June 20, 1980 in Rockford. Denise enjoyed reading and working in her garden. She loved animals, rescuing...

Dawn Marie (Trenholm) Scace

Dawn Marie (Trenholm) Scace

Mar 25, 2013

Dawn Marie (Trenholm) Scace, 75, has made the journey to be with her Lord and her parents on March 25, 2013. She was born March 12, 1938 in Rockford to the late Orville and Jeanette (Pahlas) Trenholm. She has left here to carry on; her husband Leland Scace of Shirland; sister, Diane (Robert) Buse of Rockford; children Steve M. (Sally)...

Grace Mae Easton

Grace Mae Easton

Mar 23, 2013

Grace Mae Easton, 94, of Rockford died Saturday, March 23, 2013 at 6:30 a.m. at Crimson Pointe. She was born on October 26, 1918 in Belvidere. Daughter of George and Nina (Shattuck) Moore. Graduate of Belvidere High School. United in Marriage to John Easton on October 26, 1939 in Marengo. They were charter members of Christ Methodist Church in Rockford....

Harriett C. Nordberg

Harriett C. Nordberg

Mar 22, 2013

Love of Our Lives and Servant of the Lord Harriett C. Nordberg, 88 of Rockford went home to the Lord on March 22, 2013 in her home, surrounded by her loving family. Born January 27, 1925 in Rockford; daughter of Byron and Lucile (Lundberg) Garthwaite. Graduated from Rockford East High School in 1943. Was a homemaker for several years and...

Wayne Michael Bakke

Wayne Michael Bakke

Mar 21, 2013

Wayne Michael Bakke, 56, of Loves Park, died suddenly on March 21, 2013 in his home. Wayne was born on October 3, 1956 in Thief River Falls, MN, son of Richard and Phyllis (Anderson) Bakke. Wayne and Kim Adams were married in October 1995 and one of their happiest days was the birth of their daughter, Kenzie, the following year....

Mirna Pérez (Elmer),

Mirna Pérez (Elmer),

Mar 18, 2013

Mirna Pérez (Elmer), 74, of Rockford died March 18, 2013 at 6:10 p.m. in her home. She was born on August 4, 1938 in Guantanamo, Cuba; daughter of Roberto Pérez López and Silvia Pérez Suarez. She is survived by her daughters; Bárbara (José) Díaz of Rockford, Reyna Iribar of Las Vegas, NV; mother, Silvia Pérez Suarez of,West New York, NJ;...

Ivette Aponte

Ivette Aponte

Mar 9, 2013

Ivette Aponte, 59, of Rockford died on March 9, 2013 in her home, surrounded by her loving family. She was born on October 28, 1953 in Mayaguez, Puerto Rico, daughter of Pedro Aponte and Elsa Ortiz. United in marriage to Franklin Lopez on December 11, 1976. Ivette obtained her Master's Degree in Hispanic Studies from the University of Puerto Rico...

David Allen Greer

David Allen Greer

Mar 6, 2013

David Allen Greer, 52, of Rockford died on March 6, 2013. He was born on August 12, 1960 in Rockford, son of Jimmie and Frances (Collins) Greer. Graduate of Jefferson High School in 1978. Dave was an avid Chicago Cubs and Bears Fan. He enjoyed playing golf and baseball. Dave was a talented and accomplished sales person in the area....

Barry Alan Holligan

Barry Alan Holligan

Mar 6, 2013

With Love and Devotion Barry Alan Holligan, 39, of Machesney Park left this earth on March 5, 2013. He was born on December 25, 1973 in Rockford, son of Berry Holligan and Brenda Seyler. Graduate of Jefferson High School. Barry enlisted in the United States Marines during his junior year of high school and served from 1992-1996. He attended Rock...

Barbara Colleen Hogan

Barbara Colleen Hogan

Mar 4, 2013

Beloved Mother, Grandmother, Sister and Friend Barbara Colleen Hogan, 69, of Rockford passed away at home on March 4, 2013 at 5:55 p.m. after a lengthy illness, surrounded by her family. Born August 21, 1943, in Loves Park; daughter of John and E. Madeline (Stahl) Reese. She was a graduate of Harlem High School. Retired Daimler Chrysler employee. Barbara enjoyed...

Richard "Dick" Lee Witherby

Richard "Dick" Lee Witherby

Feb 28, 2013

"Racer" Richard "Dick" Lee Witherby, 79, of Rockford passed away on Thursday, February 28, 2013 after a long struggle. Born August 11, 1933, son of Kenneth and Myrtle (Millard) Witherby. Dick is survived by his wife, Mary; children, Cindy (John) Bacher, Ora (P.J.) Andrew, Rick (Judy) Witherby, Ron (Julie) Witherby; special cousin, Randy (Charlotte) Todd; eight grandchildren and several great...

Jay Chatwood Springer

Jay Chatwood Springer

Feb 22, 2013

Jay Chatwood Springer, 44, of Rockford died on February 21, 2013 in his home. He was born on March 3, 1968 in Owosso, MI; son of Maurice and Ruth (Franze) Springer. Survived by his children, Jason and Cody, and their mother, Penny Eriks all of Joliet; mother, Ruth Springer of Rockford; sister, Lori Springer of Pontiac Michigan. Preceded in death...