Dannie L. Smith
Oct 18, 2026
Dannie Smith was a loving husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather, cousin, and friend who brought laughter, love, and unforgettable memories to everyone around him. Dannie shared a special love with his wife, Valerie (Hoover) Smith, and treasured his daughter, Melissa (Ty) Maurer, all his grandchildren, and his beloved doggies. His family meant the world to him, and he had a special...
Paul John Trybul
Oct 14, 2026
Paul Trybul, 81, of Rockford (formerly Sycamore), IL, passed away at home on October 14, 2026. Paul was born on June 20, 1945, in Chicago, IL, to Theodore and Sophie (Michalik) Trybul. He graduated high school in Albuquerque, New Mexico and then moved back to the Chicago area. Paul served his country in the United States Army during the Vietnam...
Charlene Goldie Maavich
Oct 13, 2026
Charleen Goldie (Gibson) Maavich, age 83, of South Beloit, Illinois, passed away peacefully at home on Tuesday, October 13, 2026, answering her wish to go home to her mom in Heaven. She was born on June 5, 1943, in Cherry Valley, Illinois, the daughter of Albert and Elizabeth (Ulferts) Gibson. She married Wayne A. Maavich on June 16, 1962, who...
John E. Birkett
Oct 12, 2026
John E. Birkett, 75, of Machesney Park, passed away unexpectedly in his home on October 12, 2026. He was born on January 16, 1951, in Rockford, the son of Royce Birkett, Sr., and Maryellen (Evans) Birkett. John married Bonnie Penticoff on September 19, 1970. He worked in maintenance at Terra Harvest Foods, retiring in 2018. John enjoyed watching NASCAR, he...
Dawn M Hoed
Oct 10, 2026
Dawn Marie Hoed (Dull) was born to Robert Leroy Dull and Linda Marie McKenna on May 17th, 1966, and died unexpectedly at 60 years old on October 10, 2026. She was predeceased by her mother Linda McKenna, her brother Marc Dull, and her grandparents Marcella Faulkner (Coffman) and Charleen Dull-Monroe. Survivors include her father Robert (Bob) Dull, her brothers Rob...
Wendell Parham
Oct 9, 2026
Wendell Carl Parham, 61, passed away Friday, October 9, 2026, after a short hospital stay. He was surrounded by loved ones. Born June 21, 1965, in Holly Springs, Arkansas, to Margaret Parham, Wendell was adopted and raised by his great-grandparents, Oliver and Martha Parham. Wendell moved to Rockford in 1975 and attended Jefferson High School. Wendell loved fishing, working on...
John Leonard Watson
Oct 6, 2026
John Leonard Watson, 62, of Loves Park, passed away peacefully at home on October 6, 2026. John was born October 7, 1963 in Rockford, the son of Harry Leslie and Viola Jean (Brough) Watson. He graduated from Rockford West in the class of 1981. John loved NASCAR, the Munsters and playing slot machines. He also enjoyed spending time looking at...
Patricia Ann Digiovanni
Oct 5, 2026
Patricia Ann (Campoli) DiGiovanni, 83, of Roscoe, Illinois, passed away surrounded by her loved ones. Patricia was a beloved mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, and friend whose presence will be deeply missed by all who knew and loved her. She is survived by her sons, Darrell (Tamra) DiGiovanni and Brain DiGiovanni; her grandchildren, Ryan (Stephanie), Brandon (Brooke) and Darienne (Matthew); and her...
Stephen John Wilke
Oct 5, 2026
Stephen J. Wilke, 63, of Rockford, Illinois, passed peacefully surrounded by family on October 5, 2026. Steve was a beloved husband, father, stepfather, brother, and Pa. The son of Linda J. Wilke and the late Ronald C. Wilke and brother of Kimberly (John) Henson. Steve’s family was the most important part of his life. He deeply loved his wife, Kimberly...
Karen L. Cellitti
Oct 3, 2026
Karen Linnette Cellitti, 74, passed away peacefully on October 3, 2026, surrounded by the love of her family. Karen was a hardworking, kind, and loving woman who devoted so much of herself to the people she loved. She was always willing to help her family whenever she could, and she had a special way of bringing both kindness and a...
Paul John Alita
Oct 2, 2026
Paul John Alita, 84, of Machesney Park, Illinois, passed away on October 2, 2026. Born in Alliance, Ohio, on January 25, 1942, Paul lived a life marked by faith, hard work, and generosity. He was baptized as one of Jehovah’s Witnesses in 1970 in Detroit, Michigan. Paul retired from Chrysler after 30 years of faithful service. He loved spending time...
Margie E. Pinkston
Oct 1, 2026
Margie went to her Heavenly Home on October 1, 2026 Surrounded by her Family after a short illness. She was born January 2, 1955 to Lawrence and Gertrude Kindell. She married Earl M. Pinkston Jan. 20, 1973. They shared 47½ years of Marriage until his Death in 2020. Their Home was open to all Family, Friends and sometimes a stranger...
Mary Lou Mann
Sep 28, 2026
Mary Lou (Skilling) Mann, 76, of Beloit, WI, passed away in her home on September 28, 2026. She was born on October 26, 1949, in Wausau, WI; the daughter of Kenneth and Irma Skilling. She attended Bishop Muldoon High School in Rockford, IL. Mary worked at Doughboys Donut Shop for 33 years. She married Raymond N. Mann on September 14,...
Dilene Sue Simmons
Sep 24, 2026
It is with profound sadness that we announce the passing of Dilene Sue (Swinson) Simmons, a cherished mother, grandmother, and friend. Dilene departed this world peacefully and without pain on September 24, 2026, at the age of 78, surrounded by her family and friends. She was born on December 30, 1947, in Isabella County, Michigan, where she spent her early...
Robert E. Coleman
Sep 20, 2026
Robert Edward Coleman, 51, of Belvidere, passed away suddenly on September 20, 2026, at OSF St. Anthony Medical Center. He was born on August 6, 1975, the son of Robert Coleman and Lynette (Wych) Coleman. Robert graduated from Belvidere High School in 1993. He worked as a machinist, and then in shipping and receiving at Curtis Metal for many years....
James Lester Howard
Sep 20, 2026
JAMES “JIM” HOWARD, of Pearl City, IL, was born to William and Devona (Cron) Howard on August 31, 1949, in Omer, MI. Passed away September 20, 2026, in Madison, WI. Jim was an avid outdoors man, mechanic, marksman, and most importantly father, grandfather, and husband. Jim spent his life teaching his children and grandchildren, along with any child how to...
Larry Taylor
Sep 14, 2026
Larry Martin Taylor, 84, of Rockford, formerly of Bakersfield, CA, passed away on September 14, 2026. He was born on February 28, 1942, in Los Angeles, California; the son of Martin and Jonnie (Coleman) Taylor. Larry graduated from East Bakersfield High School in 1960. He married the love of his life, Janet E. Wilson, on August 10, 1963, in Bakersfield,...
Aaron Robert Duane Johnson
Sep 14, 2026
Aaron Robert Duane Johnson, age 17, passed unexpectedly on September 14, 2026. He was born on June 16, 2009, in Rockford, IL. Aaron was a beloved son, brother, uncle, nephew, cousin, and friend whose presence brought something special to the lives of everyone who knew him. He will be remembered for his kind heart, his sense of humor, his intelligence,...
George R. Eby
Sep 14, 2026
George R. Eby, Jr., 72, of Belvidere, passed away on September 14, 2026. He was born on June 17, 1954, in Chicago, IL; the son of George R. Eby, Sr. and Delores F. Reinhardt. George and his dad owned and operated G & G Auto Body for many years. George enjoyed gambling of all kinds and playing the lotto. He...
Holly J. LaFontaine
Sep 11, 2026
Holly Jean LaFontaine, 70, of New Milford, IL, transitioned peacefully on Friday, September 11, 2026, with her loving daughter by her side. She was born on February 5, 1956, in Clinton, IA, the beloved only daughter of the late Richard and Elletta “Jeannie” (Kooi) Mueller. She married Thomas LaFontaine at Church by the Side of the Road in Rockton, IL,...
