Juanita Wundsam
Mar 28, 2025
Juanita Karla Wundsam, 64 of Arlington Heights IL, passed away on March 28, 2025. Born on December 18, 1960, in Chicago, IL, she was the daughter of Jose Defiesta and Nancy Trent. A dedicated preschool teacher, filled with warmth and kindness. Her passion for community and faith shone through her service at Hope Lutheran Church, where she joyfully contributed as...
Donald Hall
Mar 28, 2025
Donald A. Hall Sr. 82, of Machesney Park, IL., passed away peacefully on March 28, 2025, in the house he had built. Don was born on December 10, 1942, to Donald W. & Catherine H. Hall. He graduated from Harlem High School in 1961. Don retired from Ford Tool & Machining as General Manager. He enjoyed being an avid reader,...
Thomas Griep, Sr.
Mar 26, 2025
Thomas Allen Griep Sr. March 17 th , 1970- March 26 th , 2025 Thomas "Tom" Griep born March 17 , 1970, and left this world peacefully March 26 , 2025, surrounded by his wife and children after a long battle with health issues. Was born to Eugene and Gloria Griep in Watertown, Wisconsin . As a young child, Tom...
John Allen
Mar 25, 2025
GMC (SW) John W. Allen USN (Ret) was born June 7th, 1947, in Menomonie, Wisconsin to Dr. Ralph and Edith Allen. He enlisted in the Navy at 17 and spent 28 years serving, retiring as a Chief Petty Officer. During his naval career he served on a destroyer, fast frigate, sub tender and two aircraft carriers. He received a commendation...
Joan Born
Mar 23, 2025
Joan Eileen Born After surviving stage IV kidney cancer and living with renal failure for the past 5 years, Joan passed away at Javon Bea Hospital-Riverside in Rockford, IL, on March 23rd, 2025. She was 68 years young. She is survived by her husband of 42 years, Dave Born and their only daughter, Katie "princess" Kern of Milwaukee, WI. She...
Debra Bradley
Mar 21, 2025
Debra Ann Bradley May 25, 1955 – March 21, 2025 It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Debra Ann Bradley on Friday, March 21, 2025. Born on May 25, 1955, to Charles and Patricia Marston (Schrock), Debra brought light, warmth, and joy to all who knew her. A devoted wife, mother, and beloved "Gima," Debra's life...
Donald Laurin
Mar 21, 2025
Donald Laurin passed away April 21, 2025, after a battle with cancer. He is preceded in death by his parents Donald Laurin Sr. and Betty Jean Edwards. He served in the United States Army as a medic during the Vietnam War and finished his working days as a professor of computer sciences at Herzing University. In his retirement, Don spent...
Joanne Spangler
Mar 18, 2025
Joanne M. Spangler, 85, loving mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother passed away on Tuesday, March 18, 2025. She was born October 1, 1939, the daughter of Ed and Harriett (Cann) King. She attended Oregon schools. Joanne married Donald R. Spangler on August 10, 1957 in Mt. Morris, Illinois. He preceded her in death on January 31, 1992. Joanne previously worked for...
Charles Anderson
Mar 14, 2025
Charles Alvah "Charlie" Anderson Jr, passed away Friday, March 14th, 2025 in Rochelle Illinois. Born February 22nd, 1962, in Aurora Illinois, Charlie lived a life filled with passion for exploration, communication, and community service. Charlie had a deep appreciation for the world around him. He was an avid ham radio operator, connecting with people near and far through the airwaves....
Richard Marzano
Mar 13, 2025
Dick Marzano went home to be home with his Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on March 13. Dick's life was a testimony to God's grace and love. Dick loved his family, friends and church with a compassionate heart and abundant humor. Family was first and foremost to Dick moving the young family eastward to northern Illinois to be near his...
Orville Fant
Mar 11, 2025
Orville Fant, aged 92, passed peacefully on March 11, 2025 at Javon Bea Hospital in Rockford. Born on March 4, 1933 in Sycamore Illinois, the son of Elleanora and Sigfred Fant. Attended Sycamore High School, and served three years in the Illinois National Guard. He graduated from Greer Technical Institute in Chicago, and began a career in Rockford as a...
Mary Mcinturff
Mar 10, 2025
Mary D. McInturff, of Mt. Morris, passed away on March 10, 2025, at Franklin Grove Living and Rehab under the compassionate care of Serenity Hospice and Home. Born on March 8, 1932, in Kings, IL, Mary was the beloved daughter of Marian Shugars and David Warren. Mary spent her childhood in Grand Detour before moving to Oregon, IL, where...
Jack Roeger
Mar 7, 2025
Jack Frederick Roeger, of Haines City Florida & Poplar Grove, IL, passed away on March 7, 2025, at the age of 94. Born on September 22, 1930, in Rochester, NY, Jack lived a life full of hard work, dedication, and service to his family and community. Jack was a proud veteran, having served in the United States Navy for...
David Fosse
Mar 5, 2025
David "Davey, Frenchy, Fosswa" Evan Fosse, 69, of Rockford, Illinois, passed away peacefully in his sleep on March 5, 2025, at home. He was born on January 4, 1956, to Edward and Bernadine Fosse (Kluson) and was the beloved brother of Catherine Fosse (deceased), Annette Fosse (deceased), and Alan Fosse. He is survived by his devoted wife, Linda Fosse (Bacher),...
Robert Schmidt, Jr.
Mar 4, 2025
Robert "Bob" N. Schmidt, Jr, 71, loving husband, brother, father and Papa passed away peacefully in his sleep on March 4, 2025. Bob was born on May 6, 1953, in East Saint Louis, IL to Robert N. Schmidt Sr and Doris Joan "Jo" (Dean) Schmidt. Before becoming ill with Parkinson's in 2003, Bob was always on the go either rockin'...
Gary Grant
Mar 4, 2025
Gary Grant, 84, of Rockford, IL, passed away unexpectedly on March 4, 2025, after a short illness. He was born on May 20, 1940 in Freeport, IL, to John and Dorothy Grant and was a graduate of Freeport High School, Class of 1958. Gary married Harriet (Shipley) Grant after high school, and together they had four children: Kelli (Dave) Downs,...
Robert Roth
Mar 3, 2025
Robert Eugene Roth, 84 of Rockton, IL passed away at Mercy Jovan Bea Hospital on March 3, 2025. Robert was born in St. Paul Minnesota to Eugene and Jennie (Larson) Roth on June 6, 1940. He worked at Ecolab for 37 years before retiring. He was a Friend of Bill's, a straightforward, caring and charitable guy. He was an avid...
Larry Jones
Mar 2, 2025
Larry C. Jones, 69 of Rockford passed away on 03/02/2025 at home surrounded by family. Larry was born January 16, 1956, in Pocahantas, Arkansas to Charles and Ora Lee (McCandless) Jones. He Married Carole A. Korah on September 15, 1979. He served his country in the US Air Force. Later, he worked the majority of his life...
Connie Bozek
Mar 2, 2025
Concepcion "Connie" Bozek (Vargas) passed away in her home, where she resided in Rockford, Illinois on March 2nd, 2025 at 3:30 P.M. She was seventy eight years old. Connie was born in Mexico City, Mexico to parents Antonio Caño Vargas and Francica Cerbantes Cabrera on June 11th, 1946. A true warrior and a wonderful inspiration to look up to, Connie...
Doreen Erdman
Feb 28, 2025
Doreen Raye Erdman, 71, of Freeport, IL, passed away on February 28, 2025. Born in West Allis, WI, on January 20, 1954, Doreen lived a life full of love, kindness, and dedication to her family and community. She met her beloved husband, Alan Wayne Erdman, in Milwaukee, WI, and they married in June 1997, sharing 27 years of companionship....
