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...
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. Â 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. Â 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...
