Stacy Parker
Feb 13, 2025
With heavy hearts, we announce the passing of Stacy Lynn Parker, a beloved wife, mother, nana, daughter, sister, and friend. Stacy passed away peacefully at home, on Wednesday, February 12th, surrounded by love, after a courageous year-long battle with kidney cancer. Cancer did not define Stacy, nor did she lose her battle—she faced it with strength, grace, and unwavering love....
Shirley Adams
Feb 13, 2025
Shirley E. Adams passed away peacefully on February 13, 2025, at the age of 88, surrounded by loved ones. Born July 9, 1936, in Chicago, Illinois, Shirley was the daughter of Agnes (Olson) and Clarence Sorenson. She deeply loved her husband, children, grandchildren, great-grandchildren, family, and friends. Shirley lived a life filled with unconditional love and service to others,...
Doral Watts
Feb 11, 2025
Doral Morris Watts, age 76, peacefully passed away on February 11, 2025, surrounded by family and loved ones after a long struggle with cancer. Doral was born on May 14, 1948, in Rockford, IL to Kenneth and Marlyn Watts. He was raised, alongside his brother, Kerwood Watts, on their family farms located on Harrison Rd. and Oliver Rd. in Winnebago...
Marie Horn
Feb 9, 2025
Marie Horn, 91, of Rockford, IL passed away peacefully at her granddaughter daughter Elizabeth Beckman's (David Young, Jr.) home on February 9, 2025. Marie was born on October 18, 1933, in Kentucky. She spent most of her life in the DeKalb area. And retired at the age of 72 from Alloyd Company Incorporated. She was married and had 9 children....
Robert Budzyn
Feb 8, 2025
Robert Walter Budzyn, 87, of Poplar Grove, IL passed away peacefully at his daughter's home on February 8, 2025. Robert was born on August 6, 1937, in Chicago, Il., a beloved son of Ester Johnson. Robert met the love of his life Diane at high school and was married for 63 years. He worked at various jobs and dedicated 15...
Armando Rodriguez
Feb 7, 2025
Armando Rodriguez, 72, of Rockford, IL passed away surrounded by family on February 7, 2025. Armando was born on October 29, 1952, in Puerto Rico, son to Florencio Rodriguez and Olga Iglesias. A proud Army veteran from 1972 till 1974, he served both in the Korean and Vietnam War. He was an avid sports fan, from rooting for his home...
Barbara Wagner
Feb 6, 2025
Barbara Ann Wagner, 96, of Rockford, Illinois, passed away on Thursday, February 6, 2025. Born July 28, 1928, in Rockford to Anthony and Rose (Laskoski) Herron. She graduated from Rockford East High School, Class of 1946. Barb married Ross Wagner on April 3, 1948, in Rockford. She was formerly employed by Bloomquist Furniture, Sundstrand, and the Northwestern Illinois Area Agency...
Garry Pinkston
Feb 6, 2025
Garry Ray Pinkston, 81, of Rockford, passed away in his home on February 6, 2025. He was born on September 5, 1943, in Walnut Ridge, Arkansas; the son of Henry and Ruby (Hurn) Pinkston. He worked at Warner Lambert for many years as a maintenance mechanic. Garry was a social person and enjoyed riding his Harley Davidson motorcycle. Survivors include...
Torri Biehl
Feb 3, 2025
Torri Biehl, 63, of Rockford passed away in her home on February 3rd, 2025. Torri was born on October 9th, 1961, in Minden, Nebraska. She grew up in the Midwest, one of seven siblings. While growing up, she loved spending summers with her grandparents Glenn and Betty Witte and causing mayhem with her younger siblings, Kim and Andy. After moving...
Ann Folyer
Feb 1, 2025
Ann M. (Scott- Dicks) Folyer On February 1,2025 Ann passed away in her home surrounded by her family. Ann was born June 16,1941 in Monroe, Wis. She was the only child to Winfield (Scotty) Scott and Helen Gleason. She graduated from Clinton High School in Clinton, Wisconsin. She also attended NIU and Whitewater College. She then was employed at the...
Russell Handt
Jan 30, 2025
Russell A. Handt, 86, peacefully passed away in his home on January 30, 2025, after a short battle with cancer. Born May 3, 1938, in Belgrade, MN. Russ was a graduate of Rockford East High School in 1956. He joined the Marine Corp immediately after high school until 1961. He then joined the Rockford Fire Department, proudly serving for 26...
David Tomlin
Jan 29, 2025
David John Tomlin, 68, of Rockford, passed away on January 29, 2025. He was born on December 8, 1956, the son of Keith and Elizabeth (Whalen) Tomlin. David married Jan Freeman in October of 1978. He worked for Sundstrand in packaging and receiving and was a member of the UAW Union Local 592. David's most important accomplishment was becoming sober...
Rosemarie Zilz
Jan 27, 2025
Rosemarie "Butchie" Zilz (née Kotwica) , 87, formerly of South Chicago, passed away January 27, 2025. She was a b eloved mother to Jeannie (Matt) Wilson, Jack (Diana) Zilz, the late Tracy Zilz and the late Bob Zilz. She was a c herished grandmother to P.J. Villar r eal, Jackson Zilz and Jonah Zilz. A l oving g reat-grandmother to...
Karen Mayton
Jan 23, 2025
Karen M. Mayton , 66 of Roscoe, Illinois passed away on Wednesday, January 22, 2025, next to her family. Karen was born on November 2, 1958, in Racine, Wisconsin to her parents Beverly and Orville Solfest . Karen Graduated from Guilford Highschool class of 1976. Karen found her soulmate in Garland Mayton . They were married for 42 Years. Garland...
Wilma Burchett
Jan 19, 2025
Wilma (Willie) Marie Burchett, 93, passed away peacefully on January 19, 2025 in her home in Rockford, Illinois. She was born in Spencer, Wisconsin on June 30, 1931, the daughter of Cecil and Elva Sanner (Harris) and grew up on the family farm near Chana, IL and graduated from Rochelle High School in 1949. She married Carl (Harvey) Burchett on...
Janet Nimm
Jan 19, 2025
Janet Gladys (Kottal, Kittel) Nimm, 91, of Rockford, IL, passed away on January 19, 2025. She was born on October 21, 1933, in Duluth, MN, raised in Racine, WI, and spent her adult life in Rockford, IL. Janet proudly worked for more than 30 years as a rural mail carrier with the U.S. Postal Service where she...
Shirley Dieterman
Jan 18, 2025
Shirley Marie Dieterman of Rockford, IL passed away peacefully on January 18, 2025. She was born on September 3, 1948, in WI to Bernard and Margaret (Ihus) Heinz. Shirley had a loving heart and cared for many foster children. She was at her happiest when helping others. She enjoyed many different pets over the years including ferrets, birds, cats and...
Andrew Gade
Jan 15, 2025
Andrew "Andy" T. Gade, 47, of Rockford, passed away on January 15, 2025, in Rockford, IL, the son of Terry and Bev Gade. Andy enjoyed anything to do with the outdoors whether it was hiking, fishing, camping; he would go ice fishing and hunting with his dad. He did some woodworking and remodeling; he was a handy man. His girlfriend...
Joyce Kruschka
Jan 15, 2025
Joyce Alice Kruschka, 81, of Byron, IL, passed away in her home surrounded by family on January 15, 2025. She was born on February 3, 1942, in Chicago, IL; the daughter of George and Borghild (Reinertsen) Cooper. She was married to John Kruse on November 4, 1961, he passed away on September 29, 2021. Joyce had been a union member...
Patricia James
Jan 12, 2025
It is with profound sadness that we share the unexpected passing of our beloved mother, Patricia James, who left us on January 12, 2025, at the age of 80. She was surrounded by the love of her devoted family and her amazing caregiver, Jodi Mears.Patricia was more than just a mother—she was the heart of our family, a...
