Obituaries

Lillie V. Dingus

Lillie V. Dingus

Aug 16, 2011

Lillie V. Dingus, 85, of Kingsport, TN passed away Tuesday, August 16 after a courageous battle with cancer. She was born on January 10, 1926 in Dante, Virginia. She was the daughter of Robert and Lula Johnson. Lillie was a member of First Baptist Church of Kingsport, TN. She was predeceased by her parents, Robert and Lula Johnson of Rockford,...

Gloria D. Gray

Gloria D. Gray

Aug 13, 2011

Loving Mother, Grandma, Grandmee and Sister Gloria D. Gray departed to her afterlife on August 13, 2011 after complications from a massive stroke. Born on November 9, 1937 in Greenbriar, Tenn., daughter of Edward T. and Georgia Helen Choate. She lived a happy and fulfilled life. Resided in Rockford and Baraboo, WI. Retired from Eagle/Highlander bakery. She is survived by...

Jocelyn Vito

Jocelyn Vito

Aug 10, 2011

Jocelyn Vito, 64 of Rockford died on Wednesday, August 10, 2011 at 3:26 p.m. in SwedishAmerican Hospital. Born on June 27, 1947 in the Philippines, daughter of Severino and Severa De La Cruz. She is survived by her husband, Antonio Vito of Iloilo, Philippines; children, Joann (Bernard) Yaun of Rockford, Ian (Jezzriel) Vito, of Iloilo, Anthony Mike Vito of Iloilo,...

Randal Ray Simerson

Randal Ray Simerson

Aug 5, 2011

Loved and Missed By All Randal Ray Simerson, 51 of Rockford died on Friday, August 5, 2011 in Rockford. Born on April 9, 1960, Son of Daniel and Margaret Simerson. Worked in construction. He enjoyed fishing, playing cards, bones, football his dog Ru Ru and spending time with his family. He is survived by his children, Kristi (Paul) Sanders, Packwaukee,...

Deloris Ann Johnston

Deloris Ann Johnston

Jul 26, 2011

Deloris Ann Johnston, 71 of Rockford died Tuesday, July 26, 2011 at 12:25 p.m. in Rockford Memorial Hospital. She was born on July 10, 1940 in Spring Grove, MN, daughter of Clarence and Olga Storlie. Worked as a ticket agent for Burlington Northern Railroad. Deloris loved Bingo, and was a wonderful mother and mother in law. She is survived by...

Jonathan Anthony Williams

Jonathan Anthony Williams

Jul 25, 2011

Jonathan A. Williams, 25, of Rockford was found dead Monday July 25, 2011, near Espenscheid Memorial Forest Preserve, having drowned in the Kishwaukee River after tubing Saturday. He is survived by daughter, Cadence, and her mother Amanda B.; father, Charles; mother, Marie; special mention to a special God Mother, Connie Mitchell; older brother,Christian; younger brother, Tyler; 2 half sisters, Terrie...

Gregory A. Horner

Gregory A. Horner

Jul 24, 2011

Loving Father & Brother Gregory A. Horner, 50 of Rockford died on July 24, 2011 in his home. He was born on March 25, 1961 in Rockford, son of Harry and Kathleen (Johnson) Horner. Graduate of East High School. Formerly employed at Rockford Midland Corporation as an Engineer. He was an avid fisherman. Survived by his daughter, Kimberly Hoover of...

Roland Joseph Lood

Roland Joseph Lood

Jul 23, 2011

Roland Joseph Lood, 90 of Rockford went to be with his Lord and Savior on July 23, 2011 at 6:45 a.m. at Fairhaven Christian Retirement Center. Roland was born on August 11, 1920 in Chicago, son of Joseph and Anna Lood. Graduate of Lane Tech High School. United in Marriage to Verona Swanson on September 16, 1944 at Philadelphia Church...

Hans-Dieter Eckhardt

Hans-Dieter Eckhardt

Jul 22, 2011

Hans-Dieter Eckhardt, 64, of Rockford, Ill and Eisern, Germany, passed away Friday, July 22, 2011 after a brief bout with cancer. Born March 12, 1947, in Siegen, Germany, the son of the late Else and Walter Eckhardt. Dieter was employed by Ingersoll GmbH/Waldrich-Siegen for over 39 years where he spent a great deal of time traveling the globe. His passions...

Ralph E. Kall

Ralph E. Kall

Jul 20, 2011

Ralph E. Kall, 81 of Rockford died on July 20, 2011 at 8:10 p.m. in his home. He quit smoking 42 years ago, but was diagnosed with damaged lungs due to his 20 years of smoking. Ralph was born on July 16, 1930, son of Walter and Ruth (O'Neil) Kall. He attended Kishwaukee School, Lincoln Junior High School, East High...

Barbara Jean Young

Barbara Jean Young

Jul 19, 2011

Forever with the Lord Barbara J. Young, 61 of Rockford died July 19, 2011 in her home, surrounded by her loving family. Barbara was born August 26,1949 in Creston Iowa; Daughter of David Young and Doris Young Rowe. Barbara graduated from Rockford East High School in 1967. In 1984 she moved to Mississippi where she earned a certificate in tool...

James"Jim" L. Beers

James"Jim" L. Beers

Jul 13, 2011

James L. Beers went home to be with Jesus on July 13, 2011 at SwedishAmerican Hospital after a lengthy illness. Jim was born to Iolyn (Pearson) Beers and William F. Beers on March 23, 1954 in Beloit, WI. On July 2nd and July 5th 1994 Jim married his soulmate, Elizabeth Neufeld-Snyder. Jim was a graduate of North Boone High School...

Dariney "Dean" Lopez

Dariney "Dean" Lopez

Jul 9, 2011

Dariney "Dean" Lopez, 47, of Loves Park died peacefully on Saturday, July 9, 2011. He was born on March 27, 1964 in Bridgeport, NE, son of Danny and Anna Lopez. Dean was employed at Brown Printing and formerly employed at Enkel. He enjoyed the outdoors, especially fishing and golfing. He also liked to Bowl. Dean was a loving father, who...

Mariateresa Romero Deaguirre

Mariateresa Romero Deaguirre

Jul 8, 2011

Honorable, Strong and Sweet Maria Teresa Romero De Aguirre, 70 of Mexico City died at 11:48 p.m. on July 8, 2011 at OSF ST. Francis Medical Center in Peoria. Maria was born on September 12, 1940 in Mexico City, Mexico. Daughter of Fidel Romero and Maria Gonzalez. She was United in Marriage to Eduardo Aguirre Nila in Mexico City. She...

Rebecca Lynn Dirr

Rebecca Lynn Dirr

Jul 7, 2011

Arrangements Pending.

Virginia Margaret Tubbesing

Virginia Margaret Tubbesing

Jul 7, 2011

Loving Mother, Grandmother and Great Grandmother Virginia Margaret Tubbesing, 90 of Rockford died on July 7, 2011 at 8:48 a.m. in Amberwood Care Center. Virginia was born on February 8, 1921 in Rockford, daughter of Hjalmar and Selma Swanson. She attended Rockford schools and was in the last graduating class of Rockford Central in 1940. She was employed at American...

Richard "Richie" Hole

Richard "Richie" Hole

Jun 28, 2011

Richard "Richie" Hole, 77 of Rockford died on Tuesday, June 28, 2011 in OSF St. Anthony Medical Center. Richie was born on October 6, 1933 in Alliance Ohio, son of Charles and Ruth Hole. Graduated from Kent State with a Bachelor Degree in Aviation Technology. Served in the US Army. United in Marriage on December 21, 1957 in Martins Ferry,...

David Lee Keierleber

David Lee Keierleber

Jun 25, 2011

David Lee Keierleber, 39 of Rockford died on Saturday, June 25, 2011 at 5:47 p.m. He is survived by his daughters, Paris, Angelina, Nicolette Keierleber; former spouse, Michelle Keierleber; and siblings. He attended Christian Life High School. Funeral will be held on Thursday, June 30 at 12 p.m. at Heartland Community Church, 1280 S. Alpine. Pastor Matt Kitchen will officiate....

Callie Lisa Ainsworth

Callie Lisa Ainsworth

Jun 16, 2011

Private Services Will Be Held.

Linda Jo Morse

Linda Jo Morse

Jun 15, 2011

Linda Jo Morse, 69 of Rockford died on Wednesday, June 15, 2011 at 10:07 p.m. She was born on August 9, 1941, daughter of Ira and Ruth Cusic. She is survived by her children, Mandra Spillare of Rockford, Rebekah (Bryan) Aboud of Texas, Athena (Richard) Martinez of Arizona, Everett Paul of Florida; former son in law, Gene Spillare of Rockford;...