Gordon Arthur Weigle
Dec 12, 2025
Gordon “Gordy” Arthur Weigle was born in Butler, PA on April 16, 1942, to the late William Arthur “Art” and Phyllis (Cumberland) Weigle. He died peacefully on December 12, 2025. Gordon graduated in 1960 from Butler High School and served 4 years in the US AirForce before receiving his Physics degree from Slippery Rock University/Penn State. Gordy described himself as...
Thomas O'Brien
Dec 10, 2025
Thomas James O’Brien passed away at his home in Rockton, IL on December 10, 2025. Tom was born on November 19, 1959, the eighth of twelve children to George and Pauline (Stein) O’Brien, in Rochelle, IL. Tom married Dianna Voss on May 21, 2003. Diana preceded him in death on November 24, 2019. Tom worked in retail automotive and tire...
Judith A Neuenschwander
Dec 9, 2025
Judith Ann Neuenschwander, 90 died after a long illness on December 9, 2025, at her Senior Living home in Oregon Illinois. She was born on December 4, 1935, in Savanah Illinois alongside her twin sister Janet. Judy graduated from Savanah High School in 1953. Following graduation, she married her first husband Virgil Hyde, and they parented seven children. On November...
Gary Oswald Sr.
Dec 7, 2025
Gary Oswald Sr. was born on October 3, 1941, in Chicago and passed away surrounded by family on December 7, 2025, at his home in Rockford, Illinois. He was the beloved husband of Emily Rose (nee Hojnosz) for 60 years and a loving father to the late Garen Parker, Kelly (Lonny) Terzo, Jennifer Oswald, Christa (Chris) Taylor, Denise (Lisa) Frietag,...
Miranda J Joiner
Dec 7, 2025
Miranda Jo Joiner was a special woman whom God sent to this world with angel wings, and she now watches over her friends and family as their guardian angel. She was born on July 13, 1995, in Beloit, Wisconsin, and passed away on December 7, 2025. Miranda was the beloved daughter of Tim Joiner and Rebecca J. (Allen) Wayne and...
Susan Lewis
Dec 7, 2025
Susan Kay Lewis, 74, of Rockford, Illinois, passed away on December 7, 2025. She was born on July 2, 1951, to Ival and Lena (Paladino) Kirkpatrick. Susan was a graduate of West High School. On June 28, 1969, she married the love of her life, Henry Lewis, and together they shared many years of marriage. Susan dedicated 30 years of...
Gary Oswald
Dec 7, 2025
Gary Oswald Sr. was born on October 3, 1941, in Chicago and passed away surrounded by family on December 7, 2025, at his home in Rockford, Illinois. He was the beloved husband of Emily Rose (nee Hojnosz) for 60 years and a loving father to the late Garen Parker, Kelly (Lonny) Terzo, Jennifer Oswald, Christa (Chris) Taylor, Denise (Lisa) Frietag,...
Regina Benson
Dec 4, 2025
Regina "Gina" Benson, born on May 12, 1947, in Maine, passed away peacefully on December 4, 2025, in Belvidere, Illinois. She was 78 years old. Gina was the beloved wife of the late Albert Benson and a devoted mother to her son Daniel and to daughter Elizabeth and her husband Chris. She cherished her role as grandmother to Rachel, Kirstie,...
David Parsley
Dec 3, 2025
David Thomas Parsley, 72, of Rockford, passed away on December 3, 2025, as OSF St. Anthony Medical Center. He was born on February 6, 1953, in Ukiah, California, the son of James and Doreen (Barney) Parsley, Sr. David graduated from Cloverdale High School in Cloverdale, CA and attended Santa Rosa Community College in Santa Rosa, CA. While living in California,...
Gregory Bergeron
Dec 2, 2025
Gregory Allen Bergeron, 67, of Loves Park, passed away peacefully on December 2, 2025, with his children by his side. Greg was born on December 10, 1957, to Robert and Darlene (Hocking) Bergeron in Rockford, Illinois. He grew up in a large, lively household as the middle child of thirteen—six siblings above him and six below—each of whom he shared...
Richard Decker
Nov 27, 2025
Richard Decker, 69, of Rockford, passed away on November 27, 2025, in his home, surrounded by his family. He was born on August 21, 1956, in Rockford, the son of Bill and Katie (Gagliano) Decker. He was a high school graduate and worked as a private contractor most of his life. His last job was working for Vtech Corvette fixing...
Howard Peters
Nov 25, 2025
Howard Peters, 77, passed away peacefully on November 25, 2025, in Loves Park, Illinois. Born on July 25, 1948, in Chicago, Illinois, Howard lived a life marked by dedication, service, and a deep appreciation for learning and technology. He proudly served his country as a member of the United States Army and was a Vietnam veteran. Following his military service,...
Virgil Pepper
Nov 22, 2025
Virgil R. "Rex" Pepper, 78, of Machesney Park, IL, passed away at home with his family by his side on November 22, 2025. He was born on October 8, 1947, in Alamosa, Colorado, the son of Notley and Beatrice (Griffith) Pepper. Rex proudly served in the United States Marine Corps as an E5 Sergeant during the Vietnam Conflict. On January...
Kelvin Krise
Nov 20, 2025
Kelvin Glen Krise, 70, of Pecatonica, passed away peacefully in his sleep at home on November 20, 2025. He was born on August 12, 1955, to Glen and Mildred (Heid) Krise. Kelvin graduated from Stockton High School in 1973. On March 14, 1981, he married the love of his life, Sharon Mielke. Kelvin spent many years as a dedicated dairy...
Jennie Baxter
Nov 16, 2025
Jennie Louise Baxter, 94, born February 4, 1931, passed away peacefully on November 16, 2025, at 11:34 PM. Jennie was a loving Daughter, Sister, Wife, Mother of 7, Aunt, Cousin, Grandma, Great-Grandma, and Great-Great Grandma! She married the love of her life Bill Baxter on November 19, 1948. They were married just 5 months shy of 50 years before Bill...
Robert Salamone
Nov 15, 2025
Robert "Bob" Carl Salamone, 67, of Rockford, passed away in his home on November 15, 2025. He was born on August 10, 1958, in Rockford, the son of Carl Robert and Joanne (Killeen) Salamone. Bob worked for many years as an HVAC journeyman with Local 219. On April 15, 2000, he married the love of his life, Amy Homuth. He...
Brad Hayes
Nov 15, 2025
Brad Lee Hayes, of Poplar Grove, IL, passed away on November 15, 2025, at the age of 58. He was born on October 17, 1967, in Belvidere to James Woodrow Hayes and Carolyn Louise (Butram) Hayes. Brad graduated from North Boone High School in 1985 and married the love of his life, Jill, on September 2, 1989. A master carpenter...
Craig Davis
Nov 14, 2025
Craig Kevin Davis, born on September 13, 1951, in Evanston, Illinois, passed away on November 14, 2025. He was the beloved son of R. Spencer and Isabel Davis. Craig married the love of his life, Patsy, on September 24, 2009. He worked as an IT technician for Eclipse for many years, where he retired in 2018. Craig enjoyed the simple...
Gary Clarke
Nov 13, 2025
Gary Clarke Sr., of Freeport, formally of Elmhurst, passed away peacefully surrounded by family on November 13, 2025, from stroke complications. He was born August 4, 1946, in Elmhurst, the son of James and Ruth "Bertha" Clarke. He was the husband and best friend to Darice Clarke for 26 years. He was also a very caring and compassionate man towards...
Gerald "Jerry" Davidson
Nov 12, 2025
Gerald "Jerry" Dennis Davidson, 59, of Rockford, passed away in his home on November 12, 2025, from a sudden illness. He was born on September 30, 1966, the son of Gerald Franklin and Janie Elizabeth (Halcomb) Davidson. He was employed as a saw operator at American Quality Manufacturing. Jerry loved gardening and he could produce the best tomatoes from seed...
