David Trenholm
Nov 17, 2024
David Gene Trenholm, 69, of Rockford, passed away in his home on November 17, 2024. He was born on July 30, 1955, in Rockford: the son of Ralph and Geraldine (Pritz) Trenholm. David was a Vietnam Veteran and worked in construction and lumber yards before retiring and where he enjoyed collecting old and rare coins and his daily cup of...
Kathleen Shaw
Nov 13, 2024
Kathleen Marie (Lenz) Shaw – Age 62 of Rockford, IL and formally of Dubuque, IA completed her life’s journey on November 13, 2024, after a short battle with cancer. Kathy died peacefully at home surrounded by loving family and friends. We know she is now in the loving arms of her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. Exactly where she always...
Janice Anacker
Nov 13, 2024
Janice Fay Anacker, 76, of Rockford, passed away in her home on November 13, 2024. She was born February 7, 1948, in Rockford; the daughter of James and Opal (Mahan) Jacobs. Janice worked for MTE Hydraulics and Paccar Parts for many years. She enjoyed visiting with her friends. She also liked to play games on her phone and fishing. She...
Tennes Morris
Nov 9, 2024
It is with great sadness that the family of Tennes Ray Morris, Jr. announce his passing. Tennes was an honest, hard-working, and kind man who loved giving gifts to his family and adored his dogs. He passed away at Swedish American Hospital in Rockford, Illinois after a battle with a respiratory illness and infection. Tennes was born on March 12,...
Kay Barton
Nov 9, 2024
Kay K. Barton, 80, of Stillman Valley, passed away in her home suddenly on November 9, 2024. She was born on July 4, 1944, in Beloit, Wisconsin; the daughter of Ken and Ruby (Garey) Kencke. Kay graduated from Auburn High School, then received her Associate's degree from Rock Valley College and Bachelor's degree from Rockford College. She married Ronald W....
Lynn Johnson
Nov 8, 2024
Lynn Johnson, known as Lynn, achieved final victory over this life and it’s struggles on November 8, 2024, at 10:45 am. She left her earthen vessel and attained a glorious eternal life with her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. No more battles, no more pain, and no more tears. She is now living fully in the hope that she had...
Janelle Baker
Oct 31, 2024
Janelle L. (Gray) Baker, 57, of Rockford, passed away unexpectedly on October 31, 2024. She was born on May 2, 1967, in Rockford, IL; the daughter of Roger Gray and Janice Gray-Gallagher. She graduated from Harlem High School in 1985. She enjoyed traveling and spending time with her sons. She is survived by her 3 sons Sean and Grayson Baker,...
Elizabeth White
Oct 28, 2024
Elizabeth “Liz” Ann White, 63, of Winnebago, passed away unexpectedly on October 28, 2024, at UW Health Swedish American Hospital. She was born on January 17, 1961, in Rockford; the daughter of Carl David Everett Johnson and Margaret (MacCallum) Johnson. Liz graduated from East High School in 1979. She worked as a manager for Topway Foods in Pecatonica and volunteered...
Jeanine Bronge
Oct 27, 2024
Jeanine J. Bronge, 84, of Belvidere, IL. We are privately mourning the loss of Jeanine (Marinaro) Bronge, wife of William Bronge for 61 years. She was a beloved mother and grandmother. She passed away in her sleep at OSF St. Anthony Medical Center, after declining these last few years due to COPD and a lung mass. She’s now resting in...
Tyrone King
Oct 25, 2024
Tyrone Dale King, 82, of Belvidere, passed away in his home on October 25, 2024. He was born October 11, 1942, in La Crosse, Wisconsin; the son of Calvin and Thelma (Brenegan) King. He served in the US Marine Corps from 1960 to 1964. Tyrone worked for Chrysler as a foreman for 32 years before retiring in the mid 1990’s....
Wayne Heavlin
Oct 20, 2024
Wayne Leon Heavlin, III, 58, of Rockford, passed away after a long illness on October 20, 2024, surrounded by his family. He was born on August 6, 1966, the son of Wayne, Jr. and Bernadine (Siepp) Heavlin. Wayne worked in construction for many years as a drywaller in Ohio before moving back to Rockford. He was of the Catholic faith....
Helen Clark
Oct 18, 2024
Helen M. Clark, 83, of Machesney Park, passed away in her home surrounded by her family on October 18, 2024. She was born on June 28, 1941, in Delaplaine, Arkansas. The daughter of Roy and Victoria (Maynard) Clark. Helen was a very good softball player. Her dream was to play for the Rockford Peaches, but to her disappointment, they disbanded...
Dennis Erickson
Oct 18, 2024
Dennis F. Erickson, 87, of Machesney Park, died October 18, 2024, after a courageous battle with lung cancer. Born August 2, 1937, in Dale, Minnesota. The son of Fritz and Edna (Palmer) Erickson. Dennis proudly served his country in the US Army. He worked for Heat and Frost Workers local union 19. He was a hard worker and liked by...
Antoinette Carlson
Oct 17, 2024
Antoinette “Toni” Denise Carlson, 71, of Rockford, on October 17, 2024, in her home surrounded by her family. She was born on August 14, 1953, in Los Angeles, California, the daughter of Sam D. Alfano and Betty L. Peterson. She graduated from Hollywood High in 1972. She married Gregory E. Carlson on February 14, 1985. She was a claim analyst,...
Johnny Barrett
Oct 17, 2024
Johnny “Bunny” Barrett, 58, of Rockford, passed away on October 17, 2024, surrounded by his family and friends. He was born on March 13, 1966, in Tchula, Mississippi, the son of Johnny and Rosetta Barrett. He is survived by his wife Amanda Barrett; daughters Asia Barrett, Izabella “Izzy” Barrett, Nico (Robert) Barrett; son Frederick “Nunk” (Quetta) Saffold bonus daughters Hannah...
Theodore Carlson
Oct 16, 2024
Theodore Armour Carlson, 90, of Rockford, passed away in his home on October 16, 2024. He was born on January 4, 1934, in Rockford, the son of Armour L. and Gladys A. (Magnuson) Carlson. Graduate of East High School, Class of 1953. He served in the US Army in Korea from 1956 to 1958. In 1947 his parents moved to...
Teresa Underhill
Oct 14, 2024
Teresa Ann Underhill, 62, of Rockford, passed away on October 14, 2024, after a 10-year battle with cancer. She was born on June 17, 1962, in Rockford; the daughter of Gary and Judith (Morse) Underhill. Before getting sick, Teresa worked as a janitor for DSI. She enjoyed coloring, bike rides, feeding the ducks, and spending time with her grandchildren. She...
Adam Birner
Oct 6, 2024
Adam Richard Birner, Jr., 76, of Rockford, passed away on October 6, 2024, at PA Peterson. He was born on July 19, 1948, in Sparta, WI; the son of Adam, Sr., and Ruth (Porter) Birner. He served in the US Army and earned a Purple Heart during the Vietnam Conflict. Adam married Debra Minick on July 9, 1977, in Rockford....
Kenneth Hanvy
Oct 6, 2024
Kenneth Dewayne Hanvy passed away in his home surrounded by the loving embrace of family in the early hours of Sunday morning on October 6, 2024. Kenny was diagnosed with a very rare and aggressive cancer (sarcoma) in March of 2024. He was 45 years old, born on September 20, 1979, in Rockford, IL at Swedish American Hospital to Linda...
Rodney Mullen
Oct 3, 2024
Rodney L. Mullen, 60, of Rockford, passed away peacefully in his home on October 3, 2024. He was born on May 31, 1964, in Rockford; the son of Everett Jr., and Barbara (Frank) Mullen. Rodney worked as a machinist and a mechanic over the years. He loved to take things apart and fix them. His happy place was tinkering in...
