Obituaries
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
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
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
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
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
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
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,...
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
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
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,...
Marilyn June Fridh
Apr 30, 2011
Marilyn J. Carlson Treadman Fridh passed away Saturday April 30, 2011 in her home, the place she loved best. Born January 14, 1925 in Rockford to Ernest and Bertha Carlson she was the youngest of five children. Her brother Herbert (Hub) was her best friend. She learned the beauty of watching things grow and of all nature in her father's...
Hildeborg "Hillie" Grenberg
Apr 21, 2011
Hildeborg Grenberg, 101 of Rockford died on Thursday, April 21, 2011 at 4:05 p.m. in her home, surrounded by her loving family. She was born on April 15, 1910 in Malmo Sweden, daughter of Oscar and Hilma Walberg. She immigrated to the United States in 1912. Graduate of Rockford High School. Happily married Bert Grenberg for 65 years. Hillie was...
Beverly "Bee" Jarl
Apr 21, 2011
Went to be with the Lord Beverly "Bee" Jarl, 72 of Rockford went to heaven on Thursday, April 21, 2011 at 7:20 a.m. surrounded by her loving family, after a long illness. Bee was born on March 22, 1939 in Belvidere, daughter of Ronald Meyers and Verna Doud. United in Marriage to Maynard Jarl on January 5, 1957. Bee enjoyed...
Steven H. Carlson
Apr 8, 2011
Life Is Good Steven Herbert Carlson, 59 of Stillman Valley died on Friday, April 8, 2011, surrounded by his loving family. Steven was born on December 13, 1951 in Rockford, son of Herbert and Dorothy Carlson. Married Linda Dray on December 11, 1993 in Byron. Steve was employed as a Construction Foreman for several area construction companies. Member of the...
David Michael Breson
Mar 26, 2011
David Michael Breson, 65 of Rockford died on March 26, 2011 at 2 a.m. at Nelson Debes . He was born in Benton, Wisconsin on December 16, 1945, son of Edward and Elizabeth Breson. Survived by his children, Christina (Scott) McReynolds, of West Palm, FL, Michael (Ralph Moore) Breson of Alexandria, Virginia; two grandchildren; and numerous nieces and nephews. Served...
Stanley Morris Wescott
Mar 25, 2011
STANLEY MORRIS WESCOTT, 53, Rockford, opted for a new and eternal journey on March 25, 2011. He was the son of Alfred E. Wescott and Mary T. (Nelson) Clankie. He was survived by his mother Mary Clankie, children, Amy Wescott, Mindy (Noah) Alsteen, Misty Wescott, Shannon Thompson, Steven (Amanda) Clark, Shannon Wescott, and Shane Wescott, his brother, Alfred S. (Kristi)...
Roberta Cecile Key
Mar 17, 2011
Roberta Cecile Key, 75 of Rockford died on March 17, 2011 at 11:05 p.m. She was born on November 30, 1935 in Prairie du Chien, WI. Daughter of Robert and Genevieve Piercy. United in Marriage to Gerald Key on December 12, 1953. Survived by her husband; children, Russell (Laurie) Key of Couderay, WI, David (Anna) Key of Rockford, Todd (Rose)...
Dr. Patrick James Clinton
Mar 7, 2011
Dr. PATRICK (Pat) JAMES CLINTON, 64 ROCKFORD-After a two year battle with brain cancer, I graduated to heaven at 1:12 pm Monday, March 7, 2011. When I was 9 years old, I believed John 3:16 and received eternal life. As it says in Scripture, I am fully rejoicing in the wonders of the triune God. Embracing and conversing with my...
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