Obituaries
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...
Joseph A. Roccaforte
Sep 15, 2024
Joseph A. Roccaforte (fondly known as Rocky) passed away on Sunday, September 15, 2024 at his home in Rockford Illinois. Joe had recently celebrated his 60th birthday when he was diagnosed with terminal lung cancer. Joe was born July 7, 1964 to Phillip and Donna Roccaforte. He graduated from Jefferson High School in 1982 with the desire to pursue law...
Debra Davis Goldman
Aug 27, 2024
Debra "Debbie" Goldman passed away on August 27, 2024, in Boca Raton, FL after a fierce battle with leukemia. She was surrounded by her loving family. Born on February 8, 1951, in Rockford, IL, to Dolores "Dee" and Lynn Davis, Debbie was the middle child in a close-knit family, growing up with her big brother Donald "Don" Davis, and her...
Steven Donaldson
Aug 19, 2024
Steven Ray Donaldson, 61, of Rockford died on August 19, 2024. Born December 18, 1962, in Rockford; son of Ernest and Blanche (Keating) Donaldson. Steve attended Harlem High School Class of 1981. Steve graduated with an Associate of Arts Degree from the University of Phoenix. He was employed as a Machine Mechanic at PCI and was previously employed at Mondelez...
Allan J. Friestad
Aug 13, 2024
Allan John Friestad, 71, of Rockford died on August 13, 2024. Born September 14, 1952 in Chicago; son of Robert and Hilda (Griffith) Friestad. Graduate of Lakeview High School, class of 1970. He obtained his Bachelor of Science from Loyola University. United in marriage to Susan Boka Friestad on September 12, 1976. Allan worked as a Telecommunications Director for Illinois...
David Coke
Jul 23, 2024
David Gilpatrick Coke Jr., 77, of Rockford died July 23, 2024. Born May 26, 1947 in Wichita, KS; son of David Gilpatrick and Lucille (Ballard) Coke Sr. Graduate of Hampton Dubose Academy in FL. Dave obtained his Bachelor's Degree in Biology from Asbury College and his Master's of Divinity Degree from Asbury Theological Seminary in Willmore, KY. United in marriage...
Pearl A. Ashley
Jul 22, 2024
Pearl Althea Ashley, departed this earthly life on July 22, 2024. Born November 29, 1961 in Rockford; daughter of George and Ruby (Box) Maclin. Graduate of Auburn High School. Pearl obtained her CNA certification from Rock Valley College. She worked as a Home Care Giver for Lutheran Social Services for many years. United in marriage to Calvin Ashley on September...
Lori Anderson
Jul 10, 2024
Lori Jean Anderson, 64, of Loves Park died on July 10, 2024 surrounded by family. Born March 22, 1960 in Rockford; daughter of Jerry and Barbara (Hunley) Andrews. Graduate of Harlem High School. United in marriage to Scott Anderson on June 29, 1985. Lori retired from the Dollar General, where she was a manager for many years. Lori and Scott...
Earl Scott Olsen
Jul 3, 2024
Earl "Scott" Olsen, 67 of Belvidere, passed away July 3, 2024. Born December 13, 1956 in Evanston; son of Earl Clyde and Muriel Louise (Oestman) Olsen. Scott was a graduate of Prospect High School in Mt. Prospect, class of 1975. He served in the United States Air Force from 1975-1979. He worked as a Printing Service Technician for AB Dick...
John Forrest Murray
Jul 2, 2024
John Forrest Murray, 79, of Cherry Valley, went to be with his Lord and Savior on July 2, 2024. Born April 3, 1945, in Batavia, NY; son of Arthur Franklin and Agnes Ann (Hoffmaster) Murray. Served in the United States Marine Corps during Vietnam War. John retired from Sundstrand/Suntec where he was employed from 1968 to the closing of the...
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