Obituaries
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,...
Earnest "Gene" Doke
Apr 15, 2023
Earnest "Gene" Doke, 76, of Avinger, TX; formerly of Davis Junction, died April 15, 2023. Born April 17, 1946 in Clarksville, AR; son of Earnest and Eva (Ingram) Doke. Graduate of Auburn High School, class of 1965. He served in the United States Army. United in marriage to Ethel Byerley on February 14, 1994. Gene retired from Chrysler and was...
Matthew Joseph Galica
Apr 14, 2023
Matthew Joseph Galica, 32, of Madison, Wisconsin died on April 14, 2023. Born November 8, 1990 in Park Ridge, Illinois son of Gregory Galica and Kimberly Camm. He graduated Kaneland High School in Sugar Grove and was recently employed as a general contractor in the Madison area. Matt was a huge Chicago Cubs and Bears fan. In his free time,...
Nathaniel Hardy
Apr 14, 2023
Nathaniel Joseph Hardy, 38, of Beloit, WI died April 14, 2023. Son of William and Jacqueline (White) Hardy. Born July 3, 1984 in Beloit. Nathan was employed at Executive Lawn Service. Our beloved Nathan had many endearing nicknames because of the many qualities of his being. Nathan was a very loving man with a heart bigger than this world could...
Robert Theodore "Ted" Osar
Mar 26, 2023
Robert Theodore "Ted" Osar, 78, of Rockford died March 26, 2023. Born August 14, 1944 in Knoxville, TN; son of Everett and Katherine (Bell) Osar. Graduate of Elgin High School class of 1962. Served in the United States Air Force. Ted retired from the Elgin River Boat Resort, where he was employed as a deck hand; previously employed at Lee...
Frances Juanita Jackson
Mar 26, 2023
Frances Juanita Jackson, 91, of Rockford died March 26, 2023. Born February 5, 1932 in Dante, VA; daughter of John and Beulah (Roberts) Fizzy. Graduate of Dante High School. Frances retired from Amerock, where she was employed in assembly for 50 years. United in marriage to Noel F. Jackson, the love of her life. Survived by only daughter, Sheila "Kathy...
Sanai Daniels, Sa'Miya Shelton, & Cartez Daniels
Mar 5, 2023
Sanai London Daniels Sunrise October 29, 2013 - Sunset March 5, 2023 On October 29, 2013, in Rockford, Illinois, God blessed Tania Stewart and Cartez Daniels Sr. with a beautiful baby girl, Sanai London Daniels. Sanai tragically gained her heavenly wings on Sunday, March 5, 2023, with her father Cartez and sister, Sa'miya. Sanai was an angel, with eyes and...
James "Jim" Edward Diesing
Mar 2, 2023
James "Jim" Edward Diesing, 84, of Machesney Park, IL, and Sarasota, FL, passed away on March 2, 2023 surrounded by his daughters and granddaughter Paige Gwin. Jim was born in Chicago, IL on July 1, 1938 to Emil and Blanche (Grimes) Diesing. Jim was preceded in death by his loving family members, mother Blanche Diesing, father Emil Diesing, stepmother Kathryn...
Ashley Markeisha Johnson
Feb 28, 2023
My Loving Ashley Markeisha Johnson. Given and taken away from us on the same date, 2/28 at the age of 35 in Rockford, IL. Born to Lashawnda Batson and Larue Johnson. Raised by "special parents" Amellia and Danielle Redig. A graduate of high school and a lover of life. There wasn't anything that Ashley couldn't do! If she set her...
Rhonda J. Guasto
Feb 24, 2023
Rhonda J. Guasto, 61, of Belvidere died February 24, 2023. Born June 26, 1961 in Belvidere; daughter of Donald and Carol (Graham) Gibbs. Rhonda was a loving and devoted grandma. She enjoyed doing craft projects and babysitting her grandchildren, who were truly her greatest joy. She was a talented writer. Rhonda had an outgoing personality and truly never met a...
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