Brian Wessling
Jun 14, 2026
Brian Henry Wessling, 76, of Rockford, IL, passed away peacefully at home surrounded by his family on June 14, 2026. Brian was born March 8, 1950, to Henry and Violet Wessling, in Chicago, Illinois. He graduated from Fenger High School in 1967 and attended Western Illinois University. He followed in his father's footsteps and began working for S.S. Kresge Company,...
Laurie Corcoran
Jun 8, 2026
Laurie N. Corcoran, 60, passed away on June 8, 2026. Laurie was born on August 24, 1965, in Grants Pass, Oregon, to Adeline Kaaihue. On June 16, 2002, Laurie married the love of her life, Mitchell Corcoran. Together they shared many happy years. Laurie enjoyed spending her time exploring garage sales, traveling to new places, and, most importantly, being with...
Andrea M Livingston
Jun 7, 2026
Andrea Marie Livingston, born on July 20, 1987, in Rockford, Illinois, passed away on June 7, 2026, in Rockford, Illinois after a long illness. Andrea was a daughter, a mother, a sister, an aunt, a granddaughter, a niece, and a friend. She had a heart of gold, and we will forever cherish the memories of the Andrea we once knew....
Lori Bradshaw
Jun 3, 2026
Lori Dean Bradshaw, 64, of Kingston, passed away Wednesday, June 3, 2026, at the DeKalb County Nursing Home. She was born July 7, 1961, in Sycamore, Illinois, to Arthur & Ethel (Kempton) Byrd. Before her early retirement, Lori spent 21.5 proud years serving DeKalb County, in Facilities Management, alongside her friend and “work husband,” Big Jim. She loved living in...
Joyce Elaine Remmers
Jun 2, 2026
Today we celebrate the life of our beloved mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, great-great-grandmother, and friend, Joyce Remmers. Joyce lived a full and meaningful life of 89 years. She spent most of her life in Lena, a community she loved, before moving to Rockford to be near her sister, Betty. Throughout her life, her faith in the Lord was a source of...
Angela M Lameyer
Jun 2, 2026
Angela M. Lameyer, 50, passed away with her two daughters by her side on Tuesday, June 2, 2026, after a hell of a fight against cancer. Angela was preceded in death by her mother, Carmen Lameyer; her maternal and paternal grandparents; and maternal and paternal aunt and uncles. She is survived by her father, Bruce Lameyer; her children, Tyler (Emily)...
Edward A Owen Sr.
May 27, 2026
Edward "Pete" Allen Owen, Sr., 95, of Machesney Park, Illinois, passed away peacefully on May 27, 2026, leaving behind a remarkable legacy of faith, service, hard work, adventure, and devotion to family. Pete was born on September 2, 1930, in Sweetwater, Tennessee, to George Thomas Owen and Edna Lee Allen Owen. He graduated from Sweetwater High School in 1949, where...
Darrell F Gray
May 27, 2026
Darrell Frank Gray, 63, of Rockford, passed away on May 27, 2026, at St. Anne’s Place. He was born on May 22, 1963, in Chicago, the son of Frank and Shirley (Benton) Gray. Darrell married Cynthia Boshears in 1981. He worked in hydraulics most of his life. He enjoyed music, especially rock and roll and country. He was talented in...
Debra R Bergeron
May 26, 2026
Debra “Debbie” Renae Bergeron, 64, of Rockford, passed away unexpectedly on May 26, 2026, in her home. She was born on March 1, 1962, in Rockford, IL, the daughter of Stanley M. Beksel and Karen J. (Hollenbeck) Beksel. Debra was a caregiver, whether that was for people or animals. She enjoyed being out in nature whenever possible. She was of...
Thomas H Wupper
May 25, 2026
Thomas Wupper was born on July 17, 1953, and passed away peacefully at home after a short illness on May 25, 2026. Tom graduated from Guilford High School in 1971. He went on to graduate from Eastern New Mexico University with a BA in 1975 and received his MBA in 1976. He was a life loyal Sigma Chi. He married...
Thomas P English
May 22, 2026
Thomas Patrick English, 71, beloved husband of the late Melissa, loving father of Karen (Nick) Eve English, Laura Marie Wohlgemuth, Thomas (Emily) James English; devoted grandfather of Kurt, Kody, and Skylar Wohlgemuth, Jaxson Petrakis, Elliot English, Mia Petrakis, Grace English; brother to many siblings; uncle of many nieces and nephews; a great friend to all who knew him; of Hoffman...
Joyce Johnson
May 19, 2026
Joyce Kay Johnson, 80, of Rockford, passed away in her home on May 19, 2026, surrounded by her family. She was born on January 16, 1946, in Rockford, the daughter of Walter and Mabel (Ullrich) Rudolph. Joyce graduated from East High School in 1964. She worked for Sundstrand in purchasing for many years, retiring in 2001. She also worked for...
Robert M Finch
May 15, 2026
It is with deep sadness that we announce the passing of Robert “Bob” Finch. Bob was born to the late William Finch and Fran Grenert on February 18, 1962. A lifelong lover of the outdoors, Bob met his loving wife, Andrea, when they were just kids. They later married in May of 1982 and blessed their lives with three children....
Laurie Ishmael
May 13, 2026
Laurie Lee Ishmael was born on March 26, 1958, in Chicago and grew up in Crown Point alongside her seven siblings. On May 13, 2026, Laurie peacefully lost her courageous battle with cancer. Though she fought with incredible strength and determination, she ultimately found peace and acceptance, comforted by her unwavering faith and the promise of eternal life with Our...
Erik Burton Poseley
May 7, 2026
Erik Burton Poseley, 42, of Roscoe passed away unexpectedly on May 7, 2026. He was born on April 13, 1984, in Rockford, the son of Richard and Barbara (Mills) Poseley. He attended Hononegah High School. Erik enjoyed anything to do with being outside, especially hunting and fishing. He also hunted for morel mushrooms and was fascinated by “Big Foot”. He...
Rosie A Wampfler
May 5, 2026
Rosie “Rose” A. Wampfler, 91, of Rockford, passed away in her home on May 5, 2026. She was born on October 24, 1934, in Hickory Ridge, Arkansas. She was a loving mother, grandmother, great grandmother, and great-great grandmother. Rose worked for many years at National Lock and was also a beautician that had her salon in her home. She enjoyed...
Laureen S Behling
May 4, 2026
Laureen Shelly Behling, 78, of Rockford passed away on May 4, 2026, in her home. She was born on March 31, 1948, in St. Cloud, Minnesota, the daughter of Herbert and Nina (Arenkiel) Beehler. Laureen married Richard Behling, Sr. on January 29, 1999. She worked for Rockford Products filling orders for many years and then became a housekeeper. She enjoyed...
Carl H Burchett
May 3, 2026
Carl Harvey Burchett, 96, passed away peacefully on May 3, 2026, in his home in Rockford, Illinois. He was born in Little Rock, Arkansas on October 14, 1929 (we blamed him for the Great Depression), the son of Wilbur and Aubrey (Harvey) Burchett and grew up in Rochelle, IL. Dad honorably served in the Army in WWII, enlisting while still...
Karon K Haas
May 3, 2026
Karon K. Haas, 86, of Rockford, passed away on May 3, 2026, in her home at Cherry Vale Place. She was born February 3, 1940, in Galena, IL, the daughter of Dalan and Patricia (Gilbertson) Jackson. Karon grew up in Dubuque, Iowa, before her family relocated to Loves Park, where she later graduated from Harlem High School. On October 4,...
Dennis Niday
Apr 30, 2026
Dennis passed away peacefully, surrounded by his loving family on April 30, 2026. He was born on June 28, 1963, in Rockford, Illinois, and graduated from Jefferson High School. Dennis began his career working alongside his cousins at Miller Trucking & Excavating and later worked at Muller-Pinehurst, where he met the love of his life, Michelle. Dennis had a deep...
