Obituaries
Donn Thomas White
Dec 23, 2010
Donn T. "Duke" White, 54 of Rockford, formerly of Cherry Valley died on Thursday, December 23, 2010 in Rockford. Born on November 18, 1956 in Cherry Valley, son of Robert and Doris (McCord) White. Attended Cherry Valley schools. Formerly employed at Al's Motor Homes and Collier RV Center. Donn is survived by his daughter, Dona White; former spouse, Renee Daily...
Everett H. Colbert
Dec 15, 2010
Loved And Respected By All Everett Harry Colbert, 92 of Leaf River died on Wednesday, December 15, 2010 at 11:00 a.m. in Byron. Everett was born on August 11, 1918 on the family farm where he resided throughout his entire life. Son of Harry and Helen (Moore) Colbert. Everett married Louise (Haselton) on August 30, 1942. He farmed his entire...
John Louis Mineau
Dec 15, 2010
John L. Mineau, 67 of Machesney Park died on Wednesday, December 15, 2010 in his home. John was born on October 1, 1943 in Oconto, WI, son of and John and Margaret (Madden) Mineau. He retired from Chrysler where he was employed as a Journeyman Electrician. John enjoyed riding his Harley with his friends. Survived by his son, Andrew (Veronica...
Willard A. Pearson
Dec 2, 2010
Willard "Bill" Pearson, 97 of Rockford died on Thursday, December 02, 2010 at 7:35 a.m. in OSF St. Anthony Medical Center. Bill was born on January 28, 1913 in Rockford, son of Oscar and Ida Pearson. United in Marriage to Myrle Burick. She preceded him in death in 1982. He was a lifelong Rockford resident, and worked as a machine...
Deborah Elaine (Mead) Mueller
Dec 1, 2010
DEBORAH ELAINE (MEAD) MUELLER, 38 ANGEL WITH A HEART OF GOLD MACHESNEY PARK - Deborah Elaine (Mead) Mueller, 38, of Machesney Park went to be with her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on Wednesday, Dec. 1, 2010, peacefully in her sleep at home. Born Nov. 28, 1972, in Rockford, daughter of Fred and Marilyn Mead. Graduated from Guilford High School...
Felipe O. De La Piedra "Wonka"
Nov 21, 2010
Loved By Many and Will Never Be Forgotten Felipe O. De la Piedra "Wonka" of Byron passed away Sunday, November 21, 2010 at 3:02 p.m. He was born on September 24, 1990 in Los Angeles, CA. Felipe is survived by his newborn son, Samuel Orlando De la Piedra; girlfriend, Sandy Hammer, both of Byron; mother, Lilian Ortiz; father, Felipe De...
Raymond Edward Grebas
Nov 14, 2010
Say Goodnight Ray Raymond Edward Grebas Sr., 76 of Rockford died on Sunday, November 14, 2010 at Alden Park Strathmoor where he lived for the last year and a half after a courageous battle with Parkinson's Disease. Born on August 31, 1934 in Shirland, son of Anthony and Margaret Grebas. He attended West High School and resided in Winnebago for...
Norma Suzanne Royster
Nov 14, 2010
Norma S. Royster, 96 of Rockford died peacefully on Sunday, November 14, 2010. She was born on May 22, 1914 in Aurora; daughter of Hugh and Kathryn (Schomer) Curry. Norma was a retired caregiver. Married Marvin A. Royster in 1933, he preceded her in death on January 23, 1991. Survived by her daughter, Mary (Ron) Krepfle, sons, Marvin K. (Carolyn),...
Ronald M. Johnston
Oct 31, 2010
Ronald M. Johnston, 65 of Rockford died on Sunday, October 31, 2010 at Swedish American Hospital. Ron was born in Rockford on August 16, 1945, son of Raymond and Veronica Johnston. He was a graduate of West High School and was loved by his classmates, several of whom were friends from grade school until the present day. Ron served his...
Teresa Jo Monehan
Oct 24, 2010
Her Kids Were Her Whole Life Teresa Jo Monehan, 46 of Rockford went to be with her Lord and Savior on Sunday, October 24, 2010, surrounded by her loving family. She was born on January 23, 1964 in Aurora, daughter of Joe and Doris Monehan. Teresa's children were her whole life. She was employed at Gardner Machine. She is survived...
Kathleen 'Kay' Louise Rodgers
Sep 25, 2010
Loving Wife and Mother, Safe in the Arms of Jesus Kathleen "Kay" Louise Rodgers, 75 of Rockford died on Saturday, September 25, 2010 in her home, surrounded by her loving family, after a two year battle with pancreatic cancer. Kathleen was born on November 13, 1934 in Bloomingdale, IL, daughter of Willard and Evelyn Pohlman. Kathleen was married to Henry...
Brandi Lorene Brooks
Sep 13, 2010
Beautiful Daughter, Loving Sister, Aunt and Friend Brandi "Sissy" Lorene Brooks, 34 of Rockford went to be with the Lord on Monday, September 13, 2010. Brandi was born on April 26, 1976 in Rockford, daughter of James and Betty Brooks. Brandi loved animals, especially her dogs, Abbiegayle, Toby and Bear. Her courage and love for others was admired by her...
Kenneth Lee Ward
Sep 10, 2010
KENNETH L. WARD, 59 BELOIT, Wis. - Kenneth L. Ward 59, of Beloit passed on peacefully, Friday, Sept. 10, 2010, in his home. Born March 2, 1951, in Pocahontas, Ark., son of Max R. and Pauline Ward of Loves Park, Ill. Survivors include parents, Max and Pauline; children, Kimberly Johnson of Rockford, Ill., Kendra Ward of Machesney Park, Ill., Amanda...
Sreten M. Jonic
Aug 21, 2010
Loving Husband, Father, Father-In-Law and "Deka" Sreten M. Jonic, 76 of Rockford went home to be with Jesus, His God and Savior on Saturday, August 21, 2010. He was a loving husband, caring father and father-in-law, the best "Deka" in the world! Sreten was born on January 23, 1934 in Pirot, Serbia and was United in Marriage to Olga Gavrilovic...
Dorothy Elizabeth Divis
Aug 21, 2010
Missed Dearly and Deeply Dorothy Elizabeth Divis, 81 of Rockford died on Saturday, August 21, 2010 at Alma Nelson Debes. Dorothy was born on October 10, 1928 in Savannah, GA. Dorothy met her future husband James "Jim" Divis at his sister's wedding on June 23, 1962, they were married on November 23, 1963 in Chicago. Dorothy worked alongside her husband...
Richard "Rick" "Moonshine" Gasaway
Aug 19, 2010
Time Passes, Memories Remain Richard "Rick" "Moonshine" Gasaway, 59 of Rockford died on Thursday, August 19, 2010 surrounded by his family. He was born on January 28, 1951 in Greencastle, IN, son of Malon and Catherine Gasaway. Rick was last employed as a sprinkler fitter. He served as an election judge, and was a member of ABATE, where he held...
Donald B. Smith
Jul 29, 2010
May His Dear Soul Rest In Peace Donald B. Smith, 84 of Rockford died on July 29, 2010 at 10:00 am in his home. Donald was born on March 12, 1926 in Mineral Point, WI, son of Edward and Gladys Smith. He retired from Metal Crafters, where he worked as a supervisor. Donald is survived by his children, Debra (Charles)...
William "Little Billy" M. Van Natta
Jul 23, 2010
Our Angel Went to Heaven William "Little Billy" Markus Van Natta Jr., 4, of Loves Park joined his Grandma Karen in Heaven on Friday, July 23, 2010. Billy was born on July 4, 2006 at Rockford Memorial Hospital. Son of William and Tara Van Natta of Loves Park. Billy was an incredibly happy baby and toddler, who brought great joy...
Elizabeth Marie Shostrom
Jul 20, 2010
Elizabeth Marie Shostrom, 98, of Rockford was Promoted to Glory on Tuesday, July 20, 2010 at 3:15 pm in Fairhaven Christian Retirement Center. Elizabeth was born on December 17, 1911 in Rockford, daughter of Victor and Marie (Lund) Engstrom. United in Marriage on June 24, 1939 to F. Adolph Shostrom. Elizabeth was a member at The Salvation Army Temple, First...
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