Obituaries

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;...

Darlene Mae Stierle

Darlene Mae Stierle

Jun 12, 2011

Darlene Mae Stierle, 72 of Rockford died June 12, 2011 at Rockford Memorial Hospital. She was born on December 16, 1938 in Goebic County, Michigan. Daughter of George and Anna Davis. Darlene is survived by her daughters, Carla (Mark) Hatfield of Big Rapids, MI, Shirley (Rich) Feagin of Rockford; grandchildren, Chelsea (Joshua) Richardson of Ft. Hood, TX, Rachael Feagin of...

Gary L. Hovda

Gary L. Hovda

Jun 9, 2011

Gary L. Hovda, 69 Gary Hovda went to be with his LORD on June 9, 2011 after a courageous 3 year battle with prostate cancer and leukemia. He was born in Minneapolis on May 11, 1942, the son of Warren and Agnes Hovda. Gary graduated from Northwestern College in Minneapolis in June 1965. He met Ruby Drotts at Northwestern College...

Sheilisa Gail Myhre

Sheilisa Gail Myhre

Jun 6, 2011

Sheilisa Gail Myhre, 45 of Rockford died on Monday, June 6, 2011 at 11:50 a.m. in Rockford. Sheilisa was born on August 27, 1965 in Rockford. Daughter of Rodney and Sheila Myhre. She attended Rockford schools, and Rockford Business College. Retired from Chrysler. Member of Heartland Community Church and FOE 392. Survived by her mother and step-father, Sheila and Roger...

Carol Ann Johnson

Carol Ann Johnson

May 30, 2011

Carol Ann Johnson, 73 of Rockford passed on Monday, May 30, 2011 at 1:20 p.m. at Rockford Nursing and Rehab. Carol was born on March 19, 1938, daughter of Garrett "Gus" and Annie Wright. Carol was a loving mother, grandmother and great grandmother. She was the foundation of her family, supporting them with her unconditional love. She touched the lives...

Michael Guy Highfill

Michael Guy Highfill

May 27, 2011

Michael Guy Highfill, 50 of Rockford died on Friday May 27, 2011 at 11:00 a.m. in his home, surrounded by his loving family. Mike was born on August 17, 1960 in Rockford, son of Lowell and Janice Highfill. He attended Rockford schools, where he met his wife of 30 years, Sue at Auburn High School. They were united in marriage...

Eli Edward Gee

Eli Edward Gee

May 26, 2011

Eli Edward Gee, 10 weeks, passed away on Thursday, May 26, 2011 at the Rockford Memorial Hospital. Born March 15, 2011, Eli is the son of Robert Gee and Terrie Stein. During his short time on earth, Eli touched many lives and was loved deeply by his family and friends. Eli is survived by his parents and his sister, Cheyenne...

Robert Eugene Schenk

Robert Eugene Schenk

May 23, 2011

In the early hours of May 23, 2011, after the earthly storms passed through Rockton, Illinois, heaven's calm took Robert Eugene Schenk from his suffering surrounded by loving family. Bob was born in Mt. Pleasant, Iowa, to Raymond Earl and Francis Craig Schenk on July 22, 1932. After leaving Mt. Pleasant, Bob lived in Burlington, Iowa then settled in Rockton,...

Osf Advanced Directives Poa Seminar

Osf Advanced Directives Poa Seminar

May 18, 2011

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Stefan "Steve" Lindsey

Stefan "Steve" Lindsey

May 12, 2011

Stefan "Steve" Lindsey, 50 of Rockford went to be with his Savior, Jesus Christ on May 12, 2011. Steve was born on April 7, 1961 in Regensburg, Germany, son of Clifford and Ingrid Lindsey. On February 17, 2010 he married the love of his life, Karleen. Steve worked as a plumber, a career that he loved. He was a hard...

Ruth Louise Grassl

Ruth Louise Grassl

May 11, 2011

Ruth Louise Grassl, 96, of Rockford was Promoted to Glory on Wednesday, May 11, 2011 at 4:45 p.m. Ruth was born on April 11, 1915, daughter of George and Louise Grassl in Chicago. Ruth was deeply rooted in her faith and in her later years longed to be with her Savior. She relocated to Rockford from Chicago in 1991 to...

Ann Hawthorne Humphreys

Ann Hawthorne Humphreys

May 4, 2011

Ann Hawthorne Humphreys, 58, is now singing at the feet of Jesus, her "Great Reward." After having faithfully run her race in this life to the glory of her Savior, Ann entered His presence Wednesday evening, May 4, surrounded by her beloved family. Born February 19, 1953, in Shreveport, LA to Amos and Helen Hawthorne, Ann grew up in Lufkin,...