Obituaries
Kenneth Schafman
Apr 27, 2025
Kenneth Elmer Schafman, 75, of Machesney Park, passed away on April 27, 2025. Ken was born on February 5, 1950, in Rockford, the son of Leo and Dorothy (Wendt) Schafman. He grew up in the area and graduated from Hononegah High School with the Class of 1968. After high school, he continued his education at Western Illinois University. Ken spent...
Denvis Schell
Apr 24, 2025
Denvis Schell, 83, of Rockford, IL, ascended to eternal glory on Thursday, April 24, 2025. He was born on April 15, 1942 in Harlan County, Kentucky to Solomon and Celia (Kelley) Schell. Denvis attended Harlan High School and later moved to Rockford, IL where he met Bonny, the love of his life. They were married on January 21, 1967 for...
Roberta Johnson
Apr 17, 2025
Roberta "Bobbi" Elaine Johnson, 75, of Rockford, Illinois, passed away peacefully on April 17, 2025. She was born on December 9, 1949, in Evansville, IN, the beloved daughter of Claude V. Johnson and Lillian R. Houchins. Bobbi brought warmth, love, and light to all who knew her. She was a proud and independent woman who embraced life wholeheartedly and on...
Sabas "Sal" Gomez
Mar 15, 2025
It is with great sadness that the Gomez family announces the passing of Sabas 'Sal' Gomez, 74, of Rockford on March 15, 2025. Born April 28, 1950 in Ogallala, NE; son of Sabas and Eliza (Cuellar) Gomez. Graduate of Asherton High School, in Asherton, TX class of 1969. United in marriage to Susan Burch on January 21, 1995. Sal dedicated...
Robert Martin Anderson
Mar 15, 2025
Robert Martin Anderson, 103, of Rockford went to be with his Lord and Savior on March 15, 2025. Born December 6, 1921 in Rockford; son of Gustav Albert and Fannie (Krans) Anderson. Bob's parents were born in Sweden, and he was always proud of his Swedish heritage. Graduate of Rockford High School. Bob obtained his Bachelor Degree from Western Illinois...
William L. Bremer
Mar 2, 2025
William "Bill" Bremer, 70, of Lake Summerset passed away peacefully on March 2, 2025, surrounded by the love of his family. Born May 14, 1954 in Rockford; son of Edwin and Carol (Ditzler) Bremer. Bill was a graduate of Winnebago High School, class of 1972. In his early years, Bill was a talented trumpet player and a former member of...
Richard Myers
Feb 23, 2025
Richard Avon Myers, 52, of Rockford died on February 23, 2025. Born September 2, 1972, son of Avon and Jane (Sizemore) Myers. Graduate from Belvidere High School. Richie was employed at PCI as a Cleaning Specialist. He had a huge heart for people, and was always willing to do anything; whether for a friend or a stranger. Richie had a...
Richard F. Pearce
Feb 21, 2025
Richard "Dick" Pearce, 74, of Roscoe died on February 21, 2025 in his home, surrounded by his loving family. Born August 19, 1950 in Rockford, son of Edmon Frances and Mary Lucille (LaFleur) Pearce. United in marriage on May 30, 1985 to Joanie Clem in Oregon, IL. Dick retired from Chrysler in 1998 after 30 years. He was a member...
Mishyia Lenea Rodriguez
Feb 18, 2025
Mishiya Lenea Rodriguez, 10, of Milwaukee, WI went to be with Jesus on February 18, 2025 from an asthma attack. Born on September 2, 2014 in in Naperville; daughter of Michael Rodriguez and Janaette Perez. She was in the 4th grade at Neeskara Elementary School in Milwaukee. Mishiya was a "dolphin" in the water. She loved tubing, swimming and enjoyed...
Mary Thiering
Feb 11, 2025
Mary Ann Thiering, 62 of Loves Park died on February 11, 2025. Born May 12, 1962 in Rockford; daughter of Forest and Eva (Gryder) Page. Graduate of Harlem High School. Mary was united in marriage to Warren Thiering on June 4, 1988. She retired from Primary Eye Care in Rockford. Mary's family was the center of her world. She loved...
Paige Alyce Sullivan
Jan 23, 2025
Paige Alyce Sullivan, 78, of Rockton, IL died on Thursday, January 23, 2025 in Javon Bea Hospital in Rockford, IL. She was born on October 27, 1946 in Rockford, IL to Russell D. and Betty E. (Zimmerman) Johnson. Paige graduated from Parkview High School in Orfordville, WI in 1964. She attended the University of Wisconsin, Plateville and served in the...
Maria G. Perez
Dec 22, 2024
Maria G. Perez, 91, of Rockford, died on December 22, 2024. Born August 15, 1933 in Puruarán, Michoacán, Mexico; daughter of Juan and Herminia (Vazquez) Lopez. She married Neftali A. Perez on May 23, 1954, they celebrated 63 years of marriage prior to his death in 2018. Maria loved her family, gardening and cooking. Maria loved cats, especially her beloved...
Frances A. Bonaguro
Dec 22, 2024
Frances "Fran" A. Bonaguro, 70, of Rockford died on December 22, 2024. Born May 5, 1954, in Rockford. Daughter of Sebastian and Brazina "Bessie" (Barbata) Marsala. She was born and raised in Rockford, IL, in a traditional Sicilian family. Fran attended Muldoon and Boylan High Schools and graduated from Rockford East High School in 1972. Her first marriage in 1973...
Michael Del Dauenbaugh
Nov 23, 2024
Michael Del Dauenbaugh, 74, of Beloit, WI died on November 23, 2024. Born February 10, 1950 in Rockford. Son of Delbert and Patricia (King) Dauenbaugh. Mike attended Guilford High School. He was united in marriage to Debra Allen on January 1, 1988 in Rockford. Mike retired from Green Tek in Janesville. He was a member of the Polish Falcons Club....
Michael Howard Rogala
Nov 11, 2024
Michael "Mick" Rogala, 69, our beloved brother passed away on November 11, 2024. Born on August 21, 1955 in Berwyn; son of Edward and Anne (Cascio) Rogala. Graduate of Elgin High School. Mick retired from AT&T, where he was an Elecrical Engineer. Mick owned "Mick's Pinball" a company that made add-ons for pinball machines. Mick was also a member of...
Wendy Lynde
Oct 29, 2024
Wendy Lynde, 71 of Rockford died on October 29, 2024. Born November 19, 1952 in Rockford; daughter of Freeman and Minnie (Bartels) Nichols. Graduate of Harlem High School Class of 1970. Wendy was formerly employed at J.L. Clark, Barber Coleman and Septran. Wendy was known by all of her friends and family as a great cook. She demonstrated her love...
Lauren Ann Kaczmarek-Frer And Margaret Marie Frer
Oct 25, 2024
Lauren Ann Kaczmarek-Frer, 27, died on October 25, 2024; joining her perfect, beautiful and precious daughter Margaret "Maggie" Marie Frer who preceded her in death on October 14, 2024. Both died as a result of complications from childbirth. Lauren and her husband, Nikolas Frer were eagerly awaiting the arrival of their daughter, Maggie; along big brother, Izaiah and extended family....
Donald Eugene Doyle
Oct 8, 2024
Donald Eugene Doyle, 78, of Rockford passed away on October 8, 2024. Born October 7, 1946 in Champaign; son of Eugene and Phyllis (Reasa) Doyle. He attended school in Albany, WI; graduate of West High School Class of 1964. After graduation, he served in the United States Navy from 1966-1970 where he completed two tours in Vietnam. Retired from Winnebago...
Gregory E. Camp
Oct 5, 2024
Gregory E. Camp, 78, of Rockford died on October 5, 2024. Born October 2, 1946; son of Robert and Elizabeth (Kronka) Camp. Attended Wheaton Central and Glenbard West High Schools. Greg retired at the age of 50 from Chrylser, where he was employed as a Division Supervisor. He was a talented stained glass artist. Greg loved spending time with his...
Lori Medina
Sep 30, 2024
Lori J. Medina, 53, of Loves Park died on September 30, 2024. Born July 9, 1971, in Tennessee; Daughter to Timothy Joe Branam. Lori relocated to Florida with her family at a young age, graduating high school in 1990. She demonstrated remarkable courage by enlisting in the Army, serving two years, including a tour in Korea, until her honorable discharge...
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