Joan Buchanan
Sep 5, 2025
Joan Marie Buchanan, 80, of Belvidere, passed away on September 5, 2025, at Symphony Northwoods. She was born on January 29, 1945, in Chicago, IL; the daughter of John and Jeanette (Gutowski) Jaugilas. She graduated from Kelly High School in 1963 and married Paul Buchanan on December 1, 1984. He passed away on December 3, 2000. Joan was Jingles the...
Mary Grande
Sep 4, 2025
It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Mary Grande, our beautiful lady, on September 4, 2025, at UW Health Swedish American Hospital. She was born on October 27, 1936, in Rockford; the daughter of Henry and Edith (Neblock) Pliess. She grew up at the St. Francis Orphanage when her father passed away and her mother could...
Tod Weber
Sep 4, 2025
With sad hearts we share the news of the passing of Tod Allen Weber on September 4, 2025, a beloved husband, father, grandpa, son, brother, and friend. He was surrounded by his loving family after a courageous battle that he fought until the end. He was born May 23, 1964, in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania to Gerald and Shirley (Smith) Weber. Tod...
John Martin
Sep 2, 2025
John Richard Martin, 79, of Rockford, Illinois, passed from this life to Eternity on September 2, 2025. At the time of his passing, he was given exceptional care by the staff at OSF St. Anthony Medical Center in Rockford, Illinois. John was born to Edgar and Lillie Martin on April 13 th , 1946 in Rockford, Illinois. He attended West...
Anna Taylor
Aug 29, 2025
Anna C. Taylor, 87, of Rockford, IL, passed away peacefully on August 29, 2025. She was born on May 30, 1938, the daughter of Robert and Juanita (Ramsey) Frazier. Anna grew up in the South, where she shared her childhood with two brothers and four sisters. During high school, she was a cheerleader, and it was there that she met...
Michael Keinz
Aug 28, 2025
Michael J. Keinz Jr., 51, passed away peacefully at home on August 28, 2025, surrounded by his loving family after courageously fighting a two-year battle with colon cancer. Born on September 6, 1973, to Mike and Debi Keinz, Michael grew up with a strong sense of family and a passion for hard work. He was a devoted husband to Amanda...
Thomas Swisher
Aug 27, 2025
It is with heavy hearts and profound love that we announce the passing of our beloved Tommy Swisher who left this world on August 27th, 2025, at the age of 50. Born on November 2nd, 1974, in Rockford, Tommy lived a life defined by kindness, strength, and unwavering positivity that touched everyone around him. Even in the face of great...
Robin Ferguson
Aug 25, 2025
Robin Ann Ferguson, of Rockford, Illinois, passed away surrounded by love and family. She will be remembered for her fierce spirit, generous heart, and the way she lit up every room she entered. Robin cherished life's simple joys—her favorite holiday was Christmas, when she found delight in giving, decorating, and bringing everyone together. She also found peace and happiness in...
Jared Hammack
Aug 23, 2025
Jared Lee Hammack, 48, passed away on August 23, 2025, born May 4, 1977. Son to Leonard Lee and Connie (Teeters) Hammack. Jared graduated from Hononegah High School in 1995. He was a caring man with a big heart who loved deeply and generously. Known for his remarkable talent in carpentry and plumbing, he had a gift for building and...
James Witterholt, Sr.
Aug 21, 2025
James B. Witterholt, Sr., 60, of Dekalb, passed away suddenly on August 21, 2025, at Northwestern Medicine Kishwaukee Hospital. He was born on August 15, 1965; the son of Joseph and Sylvia (Sukowski) Witterholt. James married Brigette L. Miller on February 14, 1992. He enjoyed listening to rock music and taught himself how to play the guitar. He enjoyed fishing...
Shirley Moore
Aug 20, 2025
Shirley R. Moore, 92, formerly of Sycamore, died Wednesday, August 20, 2025. She was born May 30,1933, in Green Island, Iowa, to Albert and Ruth (Ottaway) Worden. Shirley moved to Sycamore and graduated from Sycamore High School on June 8, 1950. She married Thomas "Jake" Moore on October 16, 1954, in St. Mary Catholic Church in Sycamore. She worked as...
Scott Takamoto
Aug 15, 2025
Scott Takamoto, 66, of Rockford, IL, passed away peacefully in his sleep on August 15, 2025, at the Serenity Hospice and Home in Oregon, IL, after a long battle with diabetes. Scott accepted Jesus Christ into his heart as his savior and has gone home to join his loved ones. Scott was born on August 17, 1958, in Rockford, IL;...
Rodney Nystrom
Aug 15, 2025
Rodney "Rod" Nystrom, age 57, of Rockford, passed away on August 15, 2025, at home. He was born on December 29, 1967, the son of Richard and Catherine (Camp) Nystrom. He graduated from Jefferson High School in 1985. Rod loved roller-skating in his earlier years, with Skateland being his primary hangout spot with his friends. His other passion was classic...
Sibyl Hale
Aug 14, 2025
Sibyl Marie (Cooley) Hale passed away peacefully at Swedish American Hospital in Rockford, Illinois on August 14, 2025, at the age of 90. Sibyl was born on November 29, 1934, to Rollin and Beulah (Boultinghouse) Cooley. Sibyl attended Alton, Kansas schools and was a 1952 graduate of Alton, Kansas High School. Sibyl spent many years working in clerical and administrative...
Harry Burzell
Aug 13, 2025
Harry Samuel Burzell, 87, of Rockford, passed away on August 13, 2025, at UW Swedish American Hospital. He was born on December 11, 1937, in Muscatine, IA; the son of Alden E. and Florence J. (Smith) Burzell. Harry married Christine Tripp on January 5, 1979. He worked in a Tool and Die factory and as bartender for 29 years at...
Teresa Downing
Aug 12, 2025
Teresa Downing July 12, 1959 – August 12, 2025 Teresa Downing, 66, of Rockford, Illinois, passed away peacefully on August 12, 2025, due to complications from a stroke. She was born on July 12, 1959, in Rockford, Illinois, and was raised by her mother, Charlotte Moore Onley, and stepfather, Donald Onley. Though school had always felt intimidating, Terri overcame her...
Lester Guffey
Aug 12, 2025
Lester Eugene Guffey, 90, of Rockford, passed away on August 12, 2025, at Alden Park Strathmoor. He was born in Freeport, IL; the son of Joseph and Mabel Guffey. He served in the US Army as a Private First Class. He was awarded the Good Conduct Medal and was a sharpshooter (Carbine). He married Reitha Charlene Bond...
Bradley Hunter
Aug 9, 2025
Born 10/12/1958 in Rockford, Illinois. Graduate of Auburn High school class of 1976. Confirmed at Zion Lutheran Church in 1971. Died recently of lung cancer 8/9/2025, after onset in 2024. Worked at various furniture firms, House of Lindberg, Rockford Furniture Mart, Rockford Standard. His nephew Ryan Hunter marveled at his knowledge of all the streets for delivery in the...
Jalaine Taylor
Aug 8, 2025
Jalaine Elizabeth Taylor, of Rockford, Illinois, passed away peacefully on August 8, 2025, at the age of 80. Born on October 3, 1944, Jalaine was the beloved daughter of Elzathera and Emma Jean (Lively) Taylor. She lived a life full of love, faith, and quiet strength. A devoted follower of the Lord, Jalaine's life reflected warmth, and compassion in all...
Amber Payne
Aug 8, 2025
Amber Nicole Payne, 37, of Rockford, passed away on August 8, 2025. She was born on October 16, 1987, in Elgin, IL, the daughter of Rick Payne and Dawn Nelson. She was a graduate of Auburn High School and Rock Valley College. Amber worked as a clerk and cashier for the 7-Eleven and a waitress for Rosatti's Pizza. Amber loved...
