Crystal Collins
Oct 2, 2024
Crystal Rae Collins, 79, of Milledgeville IL, died Wednesday October 2, 2024, after sustaining injuries due to a fall at home. She was born on December 4, 1944, to (George) Wesley and Beth (Coyle) Sarber after making their way to Freeport IL during a heavy snowstorm. A 1963 graduate of Milledgeville HS, her working career included delivering the local paper,...
Mary Dach
Sep 28, 2024
Mary A. Dach, 65, of Rockton, passed away on September 28, 2024. She was born in Chicago, IL; the daughter of Richard, Sr. and Dorothy (Vitous) Dach. She worked for many years at Testors Corporation in quality control. Mary was a member of Holy Family Church and volunteered for the Perpetual Prayer Society. She enjoyed being outside and taking care...
Ruth Fisher
Sep 26, 2024
Ruth Janet Fisher, 84, of Rockford, passed away on September 26, 2024, in her home. She was born on December 21, 1939, in St. Joseph, Missouri, the daughter of Norman W. and Geraldine V. Myers. Ruth graduated from Hughes High School in Cincinnati, OH, class of 1957. She received her Associates Degree of Arts in 1960 from Graceland University in...
Billy Holman
Sep 20, 2024
Billy “Bill” G. Holman, Jr., 63, of Machesney Park, passed away suddenly on September 20, 2024. He was born September 28, 1960, in Oak Park, IL; the son of Billy and Diana (Cooper) Holman, Sr. Bill served in the US Army. He was a proud patriot, a Trump supporter, and a Republican to the end. He married the love of...
Thomas Elder
Sep 18, 2024
Thomas “Cuss” Edward Elder, 69, of Rockford, passed away in his home on September 18, 2024. He was born on April 21, 1955, in Rockford, IL; the son of Thomas O. and Betty S. (Spradlin) Elder. He married Tara Fuller on September 12, 2003. Thomas liked to play poker and enjoyed woodworking. He was a gun enthusiast, and he enjoyed...
Michael Loebach
Sep 17, 2024
Michael James Loebach, 71, of Loves Park, passed away in his home on September 17, 2024. He was born in Rockford on April 25, 1953, the son of Francis and Jean Loebach. Michael graduated from Auburn High School and Western Illinois University. He moved to Fort Madison, IA and was the athletic director for the Fort Madison High School and...
Loren Miesner
Sep 16, 2024
Loren D. Miesner, 54 of Rockford passed away Monday, September 16, 2024, surrounded by his loving family. Born March 20, 1970, in Enid, OK he is the son of Roger Miesner and Linda (Evans) Kerby. Loren graduated from Belvidere High School, Class of 1988. Loren was employed with Astro Physics for the past 20 years as their Master Machinist. Known...
Lewis Haven
Sep 16, 2024
Lewis Clarence Haven, 63, of Rockford, passed away in his home on September 16, 2024. He was born on May 26, 1961, in Plattsburgh, NY; the son of Anna Clancy. He worked as a machinist and supervisor for Rockford Products for many years. He married Doris Strang, and she passed away January 22, 2022. He attended Third Presbyterian Church over...
Thomas Breen
Sep 9, 2024
Thomas “Tom” Richard Breen, 70 Rockford IL, passed away September 9, 2024, at Serenity Hospice and Home surrounded by family after a short battle with cancer. He was born on October 9,1953 in Springfield, IL to John “Jack” Breen & Mary Breen Brubaker. He attended East High School. Tom was a salesman for many years before becoming a rural postal...
Virginia Hazlip
Sep 7, 2024
Virginia Lucille “Lucy” Hazlip, 82, passed away in her home on September 7, 2024. She was born on February 22, 1941, in Centralia, IL; the daughter of Amos and Loya (Milam) Irvin. She married the love of her life, Leland Hazlip, on September 19, 1958, in Centralia. She worked at the Oregon Bakery, was a lab technician for ACME Resin...
Robert Rosander
Aug 29, 2024
Robert J. Rosander, 74, of Caledonia, passed away Thursday, August 29, 2024, at his home. Born on April 18, 1950, to Bertil and Sophie (Toleski) Rosander in Rockford, Illinois. Bertil Rosander was a former state senator. Robert grew up in Rockford and graduated from East High School. He worked as a substitute teacher and swim instructor in the area. He...
Kylei Davenport
Aug 25, 2024
Kylei (Kevin) Davenport of Loves Park IL passed away on August 22, 2024, at the age of 64. Born on May 13, 1960, Kylei dedicated her life to precision and craftsmanship as a skilled machinist. She was the proud owner of K2 Precision. She took her machining abilities to the Bay Area CA, and returned to her hometown contributing her...
Joyce Maske
Aug 25, 2024
Joyce Maxine Maske, 72, of Rockford, passed away peacefully in her daughter’s home on August 25, 2024. She was born on July 5, 1952, in Austin, Minnesota; the daughter of Jerome and Orva (Fagerness) Pfeifer. Joyce graduated from Belvidere High School in 1970. She served in the US Navy from 1971-1973, during the Vietnam Era, stateside. She was very proud...
Jason Null
Aug 24, 2024
Jason Null of Rockford, IL passed away Saturday, August 24, 2024, at Swedish American Hospital peacefully with family by his side at the young age of only 42 from a short battle with Cancer. He was born to Theresa and Noel on March 13, 1982. He went to Auburn High School, after that working at different jobs! Throughout the years...
Barbara Jackson
Aug 17, 2024
Barbara Jo Jackson, 75, of Rockford, Illinois, passed away peacefully on August 17, 2024. Born on December 7, 1948, in Ladysmith, Wisconsin. She was the beloved daughter of Frank Rukavena and Mary Hendricks Rukavena. Barbara was raised on the family’s dairy farm in Sheldon, Wisconsin, where she developed her strong work ethic and deep connection to the land. During the...
Lisa Johnson
Aug 17, 2024
Lisa Marie Johnson, 60, of Freeport, passed away on August 17, 2024, at Serenity Home in Oregon, IL. She was born on January 10, 1964, in Rockford; the daughter of Carl David Everett and Margaret (MacCallum) Johnson. Lisa loved living in the country. She took advantage of country living by watching and taking photos of all the wildlife that was...
Dolores Burke
Aug 16, 2024
Dolores “Lori” L. (Hausmann) Burke, passed away peacefully at Lincolnshire Place Memory Care facility in Loves Park, IL on Friday, August 16, 2024. She was born in Chicago on June 2, 1930; the daughter of Richard and Gazella Hausmann. Lori lived and worked in Chicago until she met her future husband, Donald R. Burke (at the time in med school)....
Rodney Towne
Aug 14, 2024
Rodney Wayne Towne, 86, of Rockford, passed away on August 14, 2024, at Swedish American Hospital. He was born on June 6, 1938, in Sauk County, Wisconsin; the son of Harry and Alma (Pearson) Towne. He served in the US AirForce. Rodney was a lifetime member of the Lyran Society, Blackhawk Athletic Club, and White Eagles of Rockford. He was...
Ann Edlund
Aug 11, 2024
Ann Louise Edlund, born September 10, 1961, in Morrison, IL, the daughter of Robert and Mary Edlund. Ann lived in Rockford for most of her adult life. She entered into the arms of our Heavenly Father on the 11 th of August 2024. There she will be greeted by her mother, sister Gail, brothers Raymond, Thomas, and Richard. Her grandparents...
Michele Long
Aug 1, 2024
Michele Lee Long, 50, of Rockford, passed away on August 1, 2024, at UW Health Swedish American Hospital, after a long battle with cancer. She was born November 10, 1973, in Rockford; the daughter of Douglas and MaryAnn (David) Terryberry. She graduated from Jefferson High School. Michele married Vernon Long on June 9, 1995. She worked as a sales rep...
