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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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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,...

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...

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....

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...

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,...

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,...

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...

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,...

Sep 11, 2026

Laura L. Garman, 73, of Illinois, passed away peacefully on September 11, 2026, leaving behind a lifetime of love, cherished memories, and the many people whose lives she touched. Laura was born in Evanston, Illinois, to Robert V. Crook, Jr. and Aili Lillian Panttila, and was raised in Mt. Morris and Byron, Illinois. Throughout her life, Laura worked as a...

Sep 7, 2026

Lowell Franklin Meyer, 85, of Rockford, passed away on September 7, 2026, at Wesley Willows. He was born on November 2, 1940, in Lanyard, IL; the son of Harper and Gladys (Wise) Meyer. Lowell played football and graduated from Forreston High School and went on to DeVry Institute for 2 years. Lowell also enlisted in the US Army and worked...

Sep 6, 2026

Juli Ann Hawthorne, a devoted mother, daughter, sister, and friend, passed away, leaving behind a legacy of compassion, and a profound love for the world around her. Born on September 22, 1962, Evanston Illinois. Juli was the daughter of Nancy Butrum and the late William "Bill" Cacciatore, a respected local attorney. Growing up and throughout her life, she developed an...

Sep 6, 2026

Dolores “Dee” Zick, 96, passed away Sunday, September 6, 2026. Dee was the daughter of Fred and Lila Lother. She was married to Donald Zick on February 25, 1953. She was known as “Grandma Dee” by those who loved her. Dee is survived by her sister, Alicia; her daughters, Sue (Duane), and Nancy (Steve); her daughter-in-law, Cindy; Her grandchildren Josh...

Sep 5, 2026

Charlene L. Stringham, 79, of Rockford, passed away on September 5, 2026, at OSF St. Anthony Medical Center. She was born on June 1, 1947, in Muskegon, Michigan, the daughter of Charles and June (Jaarda) Stringham. Charlene worked as a beautician for most of her life. She was Catholic. In her younger years she played the guitar and she always...