Sydilra Mcgowian
Jul 6, 2024
Sydilra (Carter) McGowian, was born October 30, 1933, to Edward and Clara Carter in Hallsville, Texas. The family includes L.S., Roy, Charles, Lula, and Delena. Sydilra attended Weldon Elementary School and High School for 17 years, then moved to Milwaukee, Wisconsin and graduated from North Division High School. She met Rev. James L. McGowian, Sr. and was married January 28,...
Shirley Sutton
Jun 27, 2024
Shirley Ann Sutton, 73, of Byron, passed away peacefully on June 27, 2024, at Generations, surrounded by her family. Born November 14, 1950, in Oregon, IL, Shirley was the cherished daughter of Charles “Chalkeye” and Mary (Shugars) McInturff. She attended Mt. Morris High School and later married Robert J. Sutton on October 22, 1993; he preceded her in death on...
Henry Schumacher
Jun 27, 2024
Henry “Hinie” A.J. Schumacher, 82, of Machesney Park, passed away in his home on June 27, 2024. He was born on October 24, 1941, in Woodstock, IL; the son of Henry and Florence (Groskinsky) Schumacher. Hinie was in the US Marine Corps. He married Sally (Ward) Davis on September 1, 1990, she predeceased him on September 19, 2023. Hinie worked...
Robert Dickson
Jun 25, 2024
Robert “Bobby” Alan Dickson, Jr., 46, of Dixon, IL, passed away on June 25, 2024. He was born in Dixon, the son of Robert, Sr. and Charmain (Allen) Dickson. He graduated from Dixon High School in 1995. His most recent job was working for Raynor Manufacturing. Bobby enjoyed watching Nascar and was a Dale Ernhardt, Jr. fan. He also watched...
Shelley Cox
Jun 23, 2024
Shelley Rae Cox-Beyer, 59, of Rockford, IL, passed away on Sunday, June 23, 2024. She was born March 12, 1965, in Michigan to Shirley “Jack” and Vera Pratt. She was a graduate of Auburn High School. She married Deryl “Bradley” Beyer on November 13, 2020. Shelley loved spending time with family and friends. She enjoyed sharing music with her husband...
Daniel Pattison
Jun 22, 2024
With heavy hearts, we announce the passing of our cherished Daniel Pattison, 70, of Loves Park, IL, who passed away on June 22, 2024. Born on July 2, 1953, in Rockford, Daniel was a devoted husband, father, brother, and grandfather who lived with a passion for the outdoors and a deep love for his family. He was proud of the...
Edwin Neubauer
Jun 21, 2024
Edwin Paul Neubauer, a nearly life-long resident of Beloit, passed away on June 21, 2024, at the age of 92. Ed was born in South Beloit, the son of Paul H. Neubauer, a German immigrant and employee at the Beloit Iron Works. Following the death of his father when he was eight years old, his mother, Edith, and his four...
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...
