Obituaries
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...
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
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
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
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...
Eugene A. Pehowski
Jun 5, 2024
Eugene Anton Pehowski, 85, of Rockford died on June 5, 2024. Born April 30, 1939 in Wausau, WI; son of William and Emily (Pasholk) Pehowski. United in marriage to Virginia Gorski on April 8, 1961. Gene was a Maintenance Welder for Chrysler, retiring after 35 years of employment. He was dedicated to his family, could fix anything and a talented...
Barbara S. Balstad
Jun 2, 2024
Barbara Sigrid Balstad, 82, of Loves Park, IL died on June 2, 2024. Born December 2, 1941 in Cleveland, OH; daughter of Robert and Grace (Fennell) Balstad. Graduate of Shaw High School. Barbara majored in Music/Voice and English at the Cleveland Institute of Music. She was employed as a Receptionist for Allstate Insurance and prior to her retirement, as a...
Peggy Jane Luallen
May 29, 2024
Aleatha J. (Peggy) Luallen Peggy Jane Luallen, 83, of Rockford, Illinois went to be with her Lord and Savior on May 29, 2024. Peggy was born in Carrolton, Missouri on April 9, 1941. She was the daughter of Kenneth Long and Beulah Burks. She was a graduate of Wethersfield High School in Kewanee, Illinois and SwedishAmerican Hospital School of Nursing....
Donna Reum
May 21, 2024
Donna Mae Reum, 97, of Rockford, Illinois, passed away peacefully on May 21, 2024. Born on July 22, 1926, in Chicago, the daughter of Oscar and Florence (Buck) Bladholm. She grew up in the Sauganash neighborhood of Chicago; while there she made friendships that lasted a lifetime. Graduated from Von Steuben High School and then continued her education at the...
Thomas W. Chapman
May 20, 2024
Thomas W. Chapman, 80, of Machesney Park died on May 20, 2024. Born January 4. 1944 in Rockford; son of William and Barbara (Patterson) Chapman. Graduate of Rockford East High School. United in marriage to Donna Novak on May 9, 1964. Tom retired from CamCar Textron; where he worked in the Occupational Safety Department. Prior to that role, he worked...
Bob Graham
May 4, 2024
Robert "Bob" Graham, 84, of Machesney Park passed peacefully with his family surrounding him on May 4, 2024. Born December 9, 1939 to Francis and Theresa (Snyder) Graham. Served in the United States Army for 8.5 years in Special Operations. United in marriage to Donna (Morehouse), the love of his life; on December 28, 1966. Graduate of Rock Valley College....
Geraldine White
Apr 27, 2024
Geraldine Ann White, 90, of Loves Park, died on April 27, 2024. Born January 3, 1934, in Harvard, Illinois; daughter of Oscar and Elizabeth (McGeachy) Johnson. Graduate of North Boone School class of 1951. United in marriage to Otto White on June 28, 1953, in Capron. Geraldine was an instructor at Alberto's Institute of Cosmetology, and also worked as a...
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