Mary Rhodes
Jun 20, 2024
Mary Ellen Rhodes, 77, passed away peacefully on June 20, 2024, with her family by her side following some health complications. Mary was born on December 20, 1946, in Rockford, Illinois to Carl and Ada Finley. Mary grew up in Rockford and graduated from Auburn High School in 1964. She married William Rhodes in 1966. After raising her two children,...
Sally Shoemaker
Jun 19, 2024
Sally Marie Shoemaker, 69, of Machesney Park, passed away June 19, 2024, in her home. She was born on July 7, 1954, in Beloit, Wisconsin; the daughter of Eugene and Lola Lamber. She attended Harlem High School and Rockford Business College. Sally enjoyed painting and gardening, especially flowers. Survivors include her children Tracy Wilson and Danial Shoemaker; grandchildren Logan Wilson...
Joseph Engle
Jun 13, 2024
Joseph A. Engle, of Rockford, passed away on June 13, 2024. He was born on May 6, 1966, in Rockford to Chris and Nancy Engle. In 1976 Joseph was joined by a new brother, Ernest Monroe. A few years later Joseph was joined by his brothers Charlie and Will Engle. Survivors include his parents Chris A. Engle and Nancy (LaMond)...
Virginia Marquardt
Jun 9, 2024
Virginia Marquardt, 90, of Rockford, passed away on June 9, 2024, peacefully in her home. She was born in Fort Wayne, Indiana, the daughter of Faye (Crystal Faye Carver) and Guy Butler. Virginia was employed as a purchasing agent for GC Electronics and Advanced Machine until her retirement. She enjoyed her independence and family. She was loved for her inner...
Prentice Story
Jun 8, 2024
Prentice Mae Story, 80, of Rockford, passed away at Alden Debes on June 8, 2024. She was born on January 9, 1944, in Risco, Missouri, the daughter of James and Pauline (Stephens) Hon. She retired from Testor Corporation. She loved to see cardinals in her yard and was an avid reader. She always looked forward to spending time with her...
Gregory Schmidt
Jun 8, 2024
Gregory Dale Schmidt, Roscoe, Illinois, passed away June 8, 2024. He was born in McPherson, Kansas, to Glen Dale and Betty Jean (Banks) Schmidt of Galva, where he grew to adulthood. He was welcomed by his sister Marilyn Rose and joined later by sister Teresa Lee and brother Tracy Kirby. By faith, he accepted Jesus Christ as his Savior and...
Jimmy Boyce
Jun 6, 2024
Jimmy F. Boyce, 76, of Rockford, IL passed away Thursday, June 6, 2024, at home surrounded by family. Born February 29, 1948, to Hallie and Elvis Boyce. Jim married the love of his life, Deborah Northern. Jim worked as a taxi driver for Ambassador Taxi, Yellow Taxi, and AA Transportation On Time. Jim was a very loving, caring, wonderful husband,...
Gerald Freeman
Jun 3, 2024
Gerald A. Freeman, 69, of Davis Junction, IL, formally of Spring Hill, KS and Elgin, IL, passed away peacefully on June 3, 2024. Gerry was born on January 20, 1955, to Louis and Juanita (Dillon) Freeman in Elgin, Illinois. Gerry grew up in Elgin and attended Larkin High School and Elgin Community College. He worked in the shipping department at...
Arlene Hamlin
May 25, 2024
Arlene E. Hamlin, 72, of Machesney Park, passed away peacefully in her home on May 25, 2024. She was born on July 26, 1951, in Hibbing, Minnesota, the daughter of Frank and Ella (Link) Hamlin. She was the youngest of 12 children. Arlene graduated from High School and then attended Lane Community College in Eugene, Oregon. She married Richard Baldwin...
Maryann Leuthold
May 25, 2024
Mary Ann Leuthold, 87, of Rockford, passed away in her home on May 25, 2024. She was born on March 14, 1937, in Rockford, the daughter of Peter and Esther (Gagliano) Young. She is a graduate of East High School. Mary Ann married Timothy E. Leuthold on June 5, 1990. She enjoyed watching television and spending time with her grandchildren....
Ronald Brooks
May 24, 2024
Ronald Lee Brooks, 75, of Rockford, died at 4:20 am, Friday, May 24, 2024, at Alden Debes Transitional Care. Born May 31, 1948, in Rockford, IL. The first born and only son of Van Buren and Geneldia (Creason) Brooks. Graduate of the School of the Art Institute of Chicago, beginning at 50+ years of a successful career in design, retiring...
Violeta Squires
May 23, 2024
Violeta M. Squires, 72, of Rockford, passed away on May 23, 2024, at Alden Park Strathmoor Nursing Home. She was born August 30, 1951, in Manila, in the Philippines, she is the daughter of Juan and Celestina (Moria) Manila. Violeta moved to the United States in 1974. She enjoyed shopping and sitting on her front porch watching the world go...
Walter Dobzynski
May 21, 2024
Walter E. (Wally) Dobzynski, Jr. passed away peacefully on May 21, 2024, at the age of 83. Wally is survived by his brother, Joseph Dobzynski, his sister Maryann Ochoa and his children, Jeff (Tina) Spence, Dana (Mike) Vlasnik, Darin (Chris) Dobzynski, Mike (Beth) Spence, Tammy Filter, his grandchildren, great grandchildren, and a great great grandchild. Wally was preceded in death...
Veronica Mcalister
May 19, 2024
Veronica Pauline Mcalister, 53, of Rockford, passed away on May 19, 2024, in her home. She was born May 10, 1971, in Rockford, the daughter of William and Mary Diane (Schneider) Mcalister. She graduated from Harlem High School in 1989. Veronica attended St. Bridgit Catholic Church in Loves Park. She worked as a CAN for many years. She was a...
Vivian Porch
May 17, 2024
Vivian F. Porch, 82, of Rockford, passed away on May 17, 2024, at Rock River Health Care. She was born November 4, 1941, in Rockford; the daughter of Albin and Aldana (Rostenkowski) Kuchins. Most of her life she worked as a cashier in retail, with her last job being at Big Lots. Vivian enjoyed sewing. She mostly made clothes and...
Gregory Schaffter
May 13, 2024
Gregory David Schaffter, 52, of Belvidere, passed away in his home on May 13, 2024. He was born on July 9, 1971, in New Brunswick, New Jersey, the son of Frank and Sharyn (Gulick) Schaffter. He graduated from Elgin High School in 1989. Greg was an avid Chicago Cubs fan. He was considered Mr. Fix-it. He could figure out how...
Cecil "Wayne" Thurman
May 11, 2024
Cecil “Wayne” Thurman, 83, of Loves Park, IL, passed away on Saturday, May 11, 2024. He was born on June 5, 1940, in Gallatin, TN, to Edward and Lillian Thurman. He was employed at Chrysler in Belvidere for thirty years before retiring. He enjoyed camping, gardening, and learning about history. He was also a dedicated Chicago Bears fan and cheered...
William Schoon
May 4, 2024
William “Bill” E. Schoon, 63, of Rockford, passed away in his home surrounded by his family on May 4, 2024. He was born on September 16, 1960, in Rockford, the son of Richard Schoon and Susan Hood. He worked as a bouncer for 2 Wheel Inn for 10 years. He was also a scrapper, and he met a lot of...
Vonna Kusiciel
Apr 30, 2024
In loving memory of our fiercely independent matriarch of the family, Vonna J. Kusiciel, who passed away peacefully on April 30th, 2024, at the age of 69. Her loss leaves a profound void in our hearts, but her legacy of love, strength, and wisdom will forever guide and inspire us. Vonna was born and raised in Loves Park, Illinois...
Thomas Carithers
Apr 28, 2024
Thomas “Tommy” Carithers Jr, 54, passed away after a brief illness on April 28, 2024. Tommy was born on July 31, 1969, to Thomas Carithers, Sr and Susan Carithers in Galesburg, IL. Tommy married the love of his life, Laura, in Las Vegas, and spent the best 20 years of his life with her. He was a bricklayer by trade...
