Obituaries

Michael Del Dauenbaugh

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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...

Elsie C. Burpo

Elsie C. Burpo

Jun 30, 2024

Elsie C. Burpo, 91, of Rockford went to be with her Lord and Savior on June 30, 2024. Born August 17, 1932 in Joliet; daughter of Herman and Esther (Markstrom) Sundberg. Graduate of East High School class of 1950. United in marriage to Robert Spencer in 1950. He preceded her in death in 1970. Married Harry Burpo in 1972. Elsie...

Jacob Allen Stewart

Jacob Allen Stewart

Jun 22, 2024

Jacob Allen Stewart, 33, of LaMoille; died on June 22, 2024. Born November 28, 1990 in McAllister, OK; son of Jacque Jones and Jeffrey Stewart. Jacob graduated from LaMoille High School, class of 2009, he also attended St. Bede's High School. He played Junior Tackle Football from a young age and was on the team at LaMoille High School. Jacob...

James Edward Reed

James Edward Reed

Jun 19, 2024

James Edward Reed, 64, of Ripley, TN went to be with his Lord and Savior on June 19, 2024. Born January 9, 1960 in Brownsville, TN; son of Damon McKenzie and Josephine Agnew-Patrick. James graduated from high school in TN. He was employed at SRG Global in Ripley, TN. James' faith was an important part of his life, and he...

Terry Cummings

Terry Cummings

Jun 10, 2024

Terry Cummings, 72, of Rockford died on June 10, 2024. Born June 8, 1952 in Rockford; son of Clifford and Azala (Michels) Cummings. Graduate of Harlem High School and Western Illinois University. Terry volunteered as an Election Judge, and loved classic cars. He was employed by the Census Bureau as an Enumerator, a job he enjoyed. Survived by daughters, Jessica...