Virginia Elliott
Jan 21, 2026
Virginia “Ginny” Elliott, age 72, entered into eternal rest on January 21, 2026, in Rockford, Illinois, surrounded by the love of her family. Ginny was a devoted wife, cherished mother and daughter, beloved sister and aunt, and an adoring grandma and GiGi. Her life was a testament to unconditional love, strength, and selflessness. Ginny spent her early years in Chicago,...
Aidan Gregory McLane
Jan 21, 2026
Aidan Gregory Mclane, 28, of Rockford, Illinois, was born on November 2, 1997, at Rockford Memorial Hospital to Jeremy W. Mclane and Angela Chapman. Aidan tragically passed away on January 19, 2026, at Aldeen Park. Aidan graduated from Auburn High School in 2017, where they were proud to be part of the CAPA Program and deeply committed to staying in...
Linda Renee Baumgartner
Jan 19, 2026
Linda Renee Baumgartner, 61, of Rockford, passed away unexpectedly on January 19, 2026, in her home. She was born on May 3, 1964, in Rockford, the daughter of Dale and Sally (Bolton) Harding. Linda graduated from Roosevelt High School and worked at Rockford Memorial Hospital in the emergency room for over 20 years. Linda enjoyed cooking the recipes passed down...
Terry Winchester
Jan 18, 2026
Terry Wayne Winchester, 81, of Machesney Park, passed away on January 18, 2026, after a courageous battle with cancer. He was born on January 7, 1945, in Beloit, WI, the son of Charles and Doris (Malhum) Winchester. His family later moved to Hebron, IL. Terry graduated from Hebron High School. He played football, a sport he loved. He had to...
Lee McGrew
Jan 17, 2026
Lee Burnell McGrew, born March 17, 1979, in Steamboat Springs, Colorado, passed away on January 17, 2026, at his parents’ home in Freeport, Illinois. He is survived by his parents, Thomas and Georgeanna McGrew; his sister, Heather (Michael) Dietmeier; his brother, Heath (Andrea) McGrew; his nephews, Keaton Coles and Jacob (Erin) McGrew; his niece, Taylor (Drake) Merrick; and his great-niece,...
Kay Keith
Jan 16, 2026
Kay Nina Keith passed away peacefully on January 16, 2026, surrounded by her loving family. Kay Nina Johnson was the daughter of Edward and Wyone (nee Armstrong) Johnson. Born and raised in Rockford, IL. She graduated from East High School. Soon after graduating early with honors, she married Jim Keith. Together they raised four children. Kay cherished her children and...
Mary Therese Worley
Jan 15, 2026
Mary T. Christopher Worley passed away January 15, 2026, at Alpine Fireside Health Center. Mary was born June 26,1931 to Leo and Hazel (Murray) Christopher in Shullsburg, WI. She graduated in 1949 from Shullsburg High School. Sometime after graduating high school, she traveled to Boston with her sister Betty and their mutual friend Joyce, working in a candy factory for...
Edwin Henry Randall Jr.
Jan 14, 2026
Edwin Henry Randall Jr. (Bubbs or Bubby to friends and family), 76, of Capron, IL passed peacefully in his sleep on January 14, 2026. He was a father, grandfather, uncle and friend to so many. A proud U.S. Veteran, Sergeant in the United States Marine Corps. “Once a Marine, always a Marine.” He was a loyal Chicago Bears fan, to...
William L Coleman
Jan 12, 2026
William Coleman, 71, of Rockford, IL passed away January 12, 2026. He was born in Ypsilanti, MI to Leon and Doris Coleman on April 11, 1954. He liked to read and go for walks. He is survived by daughter Shelley; son Bill Jr.; numerous grandkids; sister Judy (mike) Charleston, brothers Scott (Terri), Mike Gravenstein, He is preceded by death by...
Peder Carlson
Jan 2, 2026
Peder Anker Carlson, 95, of Machesney Park, went to receive his eternal reward from Jesus, on January 2, 2026, at Beloit Memorial Hospital. He was born in Chicago, on May 14, 1930, son of Henning and Thora (Oliversen) Carlson. Peder defied death on two different occasions. At 5 years old he almost drowned and at 8 years old he was...
Gregory Joseph Stanbury
Jan 1, 2026
Gregory J Stanbury 74, passed away on January 1, 2026 There will a service for Greg on January 18, 2026 at Tebala Event Center, 7910 Newburg Rd, Rockford 2:00 to 5:00
Mary L Webb
Dec 31, 2025
Mary Lou (Saieva) Webb died of a brief illness on Wednesday December 31, 2025, at UW Madison Hospital. Born November 13, 1955, in Rockford, IL to Joseph and Betty (Eckles) Saieva. She graduated from Boylan Catholic High School. Mary was a marching member of the Phantom Regiment. She was a Captain, rifle, and the first on field female Drum Major...
Rebecca Durick
Dec 31, 2025
Rebecca “Becky” (McFadden) Durick, passed away on December 31, 2025, from stage 4 stomach cancer. Becky was a lifelong resident of the great state of Illinois. Growing up in northern Illinois she felt a strong connection to the area. Becky was a 1996 graduate of Hononegah High School. She graduated from RVC in 2000 and finished her education at the...
Joseph H Raymond
Dec 31, 2025
Joseph H. Raymond, 71, of Rockford, passed away, surrounded by love, on December 31, 2025, after an illness. He was born on August 8, 1954, in Chicago, Illinois. The son of Joseph and Phyllis (Beck) Raymond. Joe graduated from high school and went to work as a carpenter. He worked for several years in maintenance at the Byron Nuclear Plant....
Daniel Harold Johnson
Dec 30, 2025
Daniel “Dan” Harold Johnson, age 69, of Rockford, Illinois, passed away peacefully on December 30, 2025, at Lincolnshire Place in Loves Park. He was born on October 5, 1956, and raised in Rockford. After graduating from East Rockford High School, he joined his father’s construction company and became the owner of the Johnson Plastering company. In his spare time, Dan,...
Allen Ray Buazard
Dec 29, 2025
Allen Ray Buazard, age 57, of Loves Park, Illinois, passed away at home and was found on December 29, 2025. Allen was born on April 8, 1968, at Swedish American Hospital in Rockford, Illinois, where his story began and where many meaningful memories were made throughout his life. Allen is survived by his beloved daughter, Raelyn Buazard, who was the...
Susan Frick
Dec 28, 2025
Susan Marie Frick, 70, of Poplar Grove, passed away in her home on December 28, 2025, surrounded by her family. She was born on June 20, 1955, in Chicago, IL, the daughter of Willard Heard and Rosemarie Davis. Susan graduated from Evergreen Park High School in 1974 and married the love of her life, Robert G. Frick, on February 16,...
Ruth A Eversoll
Dec 24, 2025
Ruth Ann Eversoll, 76, of Rockford, passed away, on December 24, 2025, at St. Anne’s Place. She was born April 7, 1949, in Rockford, IL, the daughter of William and Doris (Chenowith) Eversoll. She attended Harlem High School and took classes at Rock Valley College. She worked as a waitress at Spring Garden in Loves Park for many years. Ruth...
Frank Key
Dec 23, 2025
Frank E. Key, 83, of Rockford, IL, passed away Tuesday, December 23, 2025. Born June 13, 1942, in Minneapolis, MN. He was married to Mary on April 1, 1963, having decided that they would need a good sense of humor to make married life happy and successful. They had three children: Errol, Heather, and Susanne. Frank graduated from West High...
Michael F. Hildebrand
Dec 23, 2025
Michael Francis Hildebrand, 74, of Rockford, passed away on December 23, 2025, at Alden Park Strathmoor. He was born on June 12, 1951, in Cedar Rapids, Iowa, the son of William and Loretta (Egloff) Hildebrand. Michael graduated from Beckman High School in Dyersville, IA, in 1970 and then he served in the US Army and returned home a disabled veteran....
