Aaron Roush
Feb 23, 2025
Aaron Mark Roush, 50, of Durand, IL, passed away peacefully on February 23, 2025, following an unexpected illness. He was the cherished son of Mark and Mary Roush of Durand. A fun-loving soul with a sentimental heart, Aaron spent most of his life in Durand, returning to his childhood home where he took pride in living in the town's oldest...
Steven Johnson
Feb 20, 2025
Steven "Steve" P. Johnson, 77, of Belvidere, IL passed away on February 20, 2025. Son of Paul Johnson and Lois (Mapes) Johnson. Steve graduated from Stockton High School in Stockton, Illinois in 1965; that same year he met his wife Sandy, they were married just 2 years later in May of 1967, celebrating 57 years together. He was...
Bena Wenz
Feb 18, 2025
Bena M. Wenz, 94, of Rockford, IL, passed away on February 18, 2025. Born on February 19, 2025, in South Beloit, IL, daughter of Ben and Mary Sciacca. Bea worked in the restaurant business for many years as hostess and enjoyed talking with the customers. She also enjoyed making crafts and working out in the garden with her flowers. For...
Betty Parks
Feb 16, 2025
Betty L. Parks went home to be with the Lord on February 16, 2025. She was deeply loved and will be forever missed. She was born on October 2, 1940, to Raymond and Leona Burgess in Truman, AR. She was a mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, sister, aunt, and a friend. She married Jack Parks in 1957 and had three beautiful children...
Ronald Larson
Feb 16, 2025
Ronald Charles Larson, 64, of Machesney Park, IL, passed away surrounded by family on February 16, 2025. Ronald was born on October 19, 1960, in Rockford, IL, son of Richard Charles Larson and Betty Lou (Mallicoat) Larson. He graduated from Hononegah High School in Rockton, IL, in 1979, where he played football. He was known to his teammates as "Moose."...
Brian Adair
Feb 16, 2025
Brian A. Adair, 59, of Rockford,IL, passed away surrounded by family on February 16,2025. Brian was born on November 20,1965, in Belvedere, son of Alvin and MaryAnn Adair. Brian was the definition of a family man. He did anything he could to help anyone in need, he would drop everything when someone called him for help. Brian's...
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...
