Obituaries
Anthony Allen Nimmer
Aug 30, 2023
Anthony Allen Nimmer (Tony) passed away August 30, 2023, in his Durand, IL home. He was 72 years old. Tony was born on July 11, 1951 in Beloit Wisconsin to Harold and Joan (Moody) Nimmer. Tony grew up on the family farm in Shirland, IL. He graduated from Hononegah High school in 1969. Survivors include Daughter Lindsey (Juan) Herrera, grandchildren...
Krystyna Sawras
Aug 26, 2023
Krystyna Emilia Sawras, 72, died on August 26, 2023. Born July 25, 1951 in Drezdenko, Poland. Attended school in Poznań. United in marriage to Piotr Sawras on November 11, 1988 in Lake Tahoe, NV. Krystyna was a retired Physical & Massage Therapist and Art Conservator. Survived by husband, Piotr; children, Emilia Zahniser, Paul Sawras, Justyna Sawras; granddaughter, Maya Zahniser; siblings,...
Patty Sue Hole
Aug 26, 2023
Patty Sue Hole, 88, of Rockford died on August 26, 2023. Born July 29, 1935 in Knoxville, TN, daughter of William and Alberta (Applegarth) Floyd. Graduate of Bridgeport Ohio High School. United in marriage to Richard "Richie" Hole on December 21, 1957 in Martins Ferry, OH. She obtained her Bachelor of Education from Kent State University, and Master of Education...
Cevin R. Schweinler
Aug 25, 2023
Cevin R. Schweinler, born April 28, 1958 to Charles and Eileen (Tramm) Schweinler lived life to the fullest. He loved to race motocross and for many years, worked at Byron's Motosports Park as the track official. He was a man's man, always working with his hands, including Ingersoll Milling Machine, Barker Rockford, Rockford Ball Screw, Golf Creations, several paper mills...
Deborah Sarver
Jul 21, 2023
Deborah Sue Sarver, 70, of Pecatonica died on July 21, 2023. Born March 10, 1953 in Rockford; daughter of Richard and Dixie (Mitchell) Sarver. Graduate of Pecatonica High School, Class of 1971. Deborah started her career at the early age of 12, where she worked with her grandfather and uncle at the Pecatonica newspaper. She graduated early from high school...
Wesley Clark Newman
Jul 20, 2023
Wesley Clark Newman, 63, of Rockford lost his battle with cancer and peacefully passed away on July 20, 2023 at home. Born November 1, 1959 in Rockford; son of David and Mildred (Pals) Newman. Graduate of Winnebago High School, class of 1977. Married 44 years to his high school sweetheart, Diane Westphal on April 21, 1979 in Rockford. Wesley was...
Frederic Young
Jul 17, 2023
Frederic Marlin Young, 80, of Roscoe passed away holding the hands of his daughters and grandson on July 17, 2023. Born April 21, 1943 in Chicago, IL; son of Stetler and Evelyn (Joelson) Young. Graduate of Harlem High School, class of 1961. Fred obtained his BA in English Literature from Rockford University, class of 1965 and went on to spend...
Nancy K. Pettenger Winget
Jul 10, 2023
Nancy K. Pettenger Winget- 88 Rockford - Nancy passed away at 9 pm at Wesley Willows in Rockford, IL after a short illness. She was born on Jan. 9th 1935 in Dixon, Il. to Irvin N. Pettenger and Bernice Dunseth Pettenger. Nancy was raised in Rockford and attended area schools. She started working for "Ma Bell,", Illinois Bell Telephone Co....
Leona A. Faulkner
Jun 27, 2023
It is with great sadness that the family of Leona Faulkner of Rockton, IL announce her passing on June 27, 2023 at Javon Bea Hospital, Rockford, IL. Leona suffered a stroke and passed away peacefully with family at her side. Paul and Mae (Katzenberger) Knorr welcomed Leona Ann on January 6, 1932. She joined brothers Tom and Dick, growing up...
Dennis Lundin
Jun 25, 2023
Delmar Dennis Lundin, 81, of Rockford went to be with his Lord and Savior on June 25, 2023. Born March 14, 1942 in Rockford; son of Wesley and Mildred (Gilbertson) Lundin. Graduate of Rockford East High School, class of 1960. United in marriage to Linda Lou Marean on October 19, 1963 at Salem Lutheran Church in Rockford. Dennis was formerly...
Edward Wayne Scurti
Jun 19, 2023
Edward Wayne Scurti, 92, of DeKalb passed away peacefully in DeKalb on June 19, 2023. Born April 20, 1931 in Ottawa; son of Arthur and Pearl (Pia Vighi) Scurti. Edward served in the United States Air Force from 1950 to 1954 as a firefighter, and in 1954 he was united in marriage to Lois Wark in Caribou, Maine. He was...
Hershel Jones
Jun 9, 2023
Hershel L. Jones, 51, of Candler, NC passed on June 9, 2023. Born December 17, 1971 in Elgin, IL, son of Lula "Lou" L. (Pack) and John F. Murray. He attended Hononegah High School, graduating from Winnebago High School, class of 1990. Hershel was employed by Fortiline Waterworks in Asheville, NC as a Truck Driver. He was united in marriage...
Doug Reagan
May 26, 2023
Douglas "Doug" Bryan Reagan, 60, of Rockford, IL lost his battle to cancer on Friday May 26th, 2023. Doug was born on February 26, 1963 in Rockford, IL to Charles and Jean (Glover) Reagan. He was married to Kathryn "Kathy" Mousel on August 28th, 1982. They were blessed with one daughter, Emily Grace. Doug was the beloved brother of Diane...
Allen Foltz
May 19, 2023
Allen Foltz, 84, of Belvidere went to be with his Lord and Savior on May 19, 2023. Born November 17,1938 in Clinton, IN; son of Lawrence and Mary (Ferguson) Foltz. Allen attended Clinton High School and graduated in the class of 1956. Allen grew up on the family farm in Indiana and developed his strong work ethic plowing & planting...
William T. Hardy
May 18, 2023
We are deeply saddened by the passing of William Thomas Hardy, 64, of Janesville, WI on May 18th, 2023. He was born December 19, 1958 in Suffern, New York. Tom was a man of numerous talents including cooking, carpentry, art and his deep love of music. He enjoyed playing in bands, and singing and playing guitar for friends and family....
Marla Ann Peterson
May 15, 2023
Marla Ann Peterson, 85, of Rockford went to be with her Lord and Savior on May 15, 2023. She was born June 17, 1937, in Keosauqua, IA, to Leo Cecil and Mildred Noreen (Bunker) Bankson. She married her sweetheart Jack Donald Peterson on September 20, 1952 in Rock Island, IL. They celebrated 70 years of marriage in 2022. Marla was...
Robert Christianson
May 12, 2023
Robert John Christianson, 89, of Machesney Park passed away on May 12, 2023. Born April 15, 1935 in Orfordville, WI; the son of John and Mary(Baertchi) Christianson. Married Betty Jane Harkins on July 22, 1955, (deceased March 2016). Private family service and burial to follow. Private interment in Floral Lawns Cemetery, South Beloit. Share a memory or condolence at www.graceFH.com...
Tina Marie Lawrence
May 3, 2023
Tina Marie Lawrence (50) of Rockford, IL Born to Douglas and Sue Lawrence, passed away surrounded by family May 3rd 2023, she was a graduate of Rockford East High School, class of 1990. Tina was very family oriented and loved spending time being a mother and grandmother (T.T) to her grandchildren. She was engaged to her long time friend/fiancé Chris...
John (Johnny Claire) Kunkle
Apr 30, 2023
John (Johnny Claire) Kunkle passed away April 30, after a brief illness with his children surrounding him. John was born September 19, 1953 to Claire & Betty Kunkle in Freeport. He graduated from Rockford East High School, Class of 1971 and attended Rock Valley College. John worked in his earlier years as an auto mechanic and later as a local...
James Brown
Apr 23, 2023
James Brown, 54, of Winnebago died on April 23, 2023. Born December 8, 1969 in St. Louis, MO. Son of Timothy and Catherine (Stevens) Brown. James was a self-employed landscaper. Member of the Oneida Nation. In his free time, he could be found working in the yard outside, or relaxing in his happy place by the river. Survived by children,...
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