Gary James Saladino
Sep 4, 2026
Gary "Sal" J. Saladino, of Rockford, was born on August 14, 1951, and passed away on September 4, 2026, at OSF St. Anthony Medical Center. Gary, affectionately known as “Sal” by his friends, married the love of his life, Cheryl, on August 16, 1985. A man of faith, Gary was a devoted Catholic who cherished his family and the life...
Michele L. Beightley
Sep 4, 2026
Michele L. Beightley-Rundle, of Rockford, died on September 4, 2026. Born October 19, 1959, the daughter of Myron and Winifred (Hendricks) Beightley. She married Ken Rundle in August of 2012, in Rockford. She is survived by her husband Ken Rundle; sons Benjamin Dodge, Theodore Batten, and Justin Rundle; daughters Andrea (Eric) Nguyen, Clare Batten, and Katlyn Rundle; granddaughters Cameron Dodge,...
Joseph F. King
Sep 3, 2026
Joseph “Joe” King, 65, of Rockford, Illinois, passed away peacefully on Thursday, September 3, 2026, surrounded by his family and loved ones. Born on May 24, 1961, Joe—affectionately known to many as “Holiday Joe” lived a life centered around the things that mattered most to him: family, friendship, good food, sports, music, and making memories with the people he loved....
Jacky N. Cooper
Sep 3, 2026
Jacky N. Cooper, passed at age 68 after a long battle with Multiple Sclerosis and early-onset dementia. He was a lifelong resident of Aurora, Illinois. Jack was born April 3, 1958, in Aurora to Ed “Tip” Cooper and Wanda (Barker) Cooper. In his younger years he enjoyed swimming, with a talent on the diving board. He also had a love...
Bobby Joe Smith
Sep 2, 2026
Bobby Joe Smith, age 50, of Rockford, Illinois passed away on September 2nd 2026 after Battling his kidney disease. He was Born on March 8th 1976 in Rockford, IL son of Lucille Smith. Bobby Graduated From Jefferson High School In 1995 and continued to work at the following: Kmart (security guard), Kohls (security guard), River City Mill Work (forklift operator),...
Michael S. Ruano
Aug 29, 2026
Michael Shawn Ruano, 68, of Belvidere, passed away suddenly in his home on August 29, 2026. He was born on October 16, 1957, in Beloit, WI; the son of Frank and Merry Ruano. Mike graduated from Concordia University Wisconsin in 2000. He worked for multiple health systems as a Chief Information Security Officer. Mike had many hobbies: wine making hobbyist,...
Perry Crabb
Aug 24, 2026
Perry Wayne Crabb, 50, of Beloit, WI, passed away on August 24, 2026. He was born on November 17, 1975, in Rockford, the son of Donald and Claudia (Bindenagel) Crabb. Perry enjoyed fishing and going camping. He also enjoyed playing video games and loved dogs. His family was very important to him and being able to spend time with his...
Joyce E Clark
Aug 23, 2026
Joyce Elaine Clark was called home peacefully to our Heavenly Father on August 23,2026 in Rockford, Illinois. Joyce was born on September 6, 1943, in Beloit, Wisconsin to Stephen and Henrietta McClellan. If you knew Joyce, you automatically would love her. She had a love of country music and square dancing, but her love of Elvis Presley was ridiculous to...
Ronald C. Wells Sr.
Aug 21, 2026
Ronald Clarence Wells, Sr., 89, of Rockford, passed away on August 21, 2026. He was born on August 25, 1936, in Cincinnati, OH, the son of Clarence and Lillian Wells. Ronald attended Colerain High School. He owned The Best Damned Bar and the Bridge Inn in Miamitown, Ohio, for many years. He had the perfect personality for being a bar...
Robert F. McGuire
Aug 21, 2026
Robert Fredrick McGuire, Sr. “Flyin’ Hawaiian”, 57, of Rockford, passed away on August 21, 2026, at UW in Madison, WI, after battling cancer. He was born on February 28, 1969, in Honolulu, HI, the son of Jimmie and Adeline McGuire, Sr. Robert graduated from Jefferson High School in 1987. He worked as a forklift driver for Kenco and was a...
Sondra Mayworm
Aug 17, 2026
In Loving Memory of Sondra Mayworm Sondra Mayworm, born in Rockford, Illinois on January 20, 1958, passed away peacefully surrounded by her family on August 17, 2026. Sondra was an avid lover of music and reading. She loved going to concerts, spending time with her family, and was always up for a fun time. Known for being kind and warm-hearted,...
Ricky Kluesner
Aug 16, 2026
Ricky Donald Kluesner, 62, of Rockford, passed away on August 16, 2026. He was born on July 11, 1964, the son of Donald and Marion (Oviedo) Kluesner. Ricky married Julie M. Bradley on September 7, 1985. He worked for FedEx Freight as a truck driver for many years. In his free time, Ricky enjoyed playing golf, pool, and darts. He...
Patric A Fuller
Aug 16, 2026
Patric Allen Fuller, 56, of Rockford, passed away on August 16, 2026. Born December 10, 1969, in Rockford, the son of Raymond and Linda (Becker) Fuller. Patric was a simple man and enjoyed making memories with his family, especially his grandchildren. He enjoyed playing pranks and drinking beers with the boys. Patric was a die-hard Vikings and Alabama fan –...
Patricia Boekholder
Aug 14, 2026
Patricia Lee Boekholder, 70, of Rockford, passed away in her home on August 14, 2026. She was born on August 5, 1956, in Germany, the daughter of Melvin and Mildred (Myers) Boekholder. Both her parents served in the US Army. Her father was a Master Sargeant, and her mother was a nurse. Patty worked as a postal carrier for 24...
Susan J Weigle
Aug 12, 2026
Susan “Sue” Jean Weigle was born in New Castle, PA on January 5, 1947, to the late David and Jean (Pawley) Harris. She died peacefully at home in Rockford on August 12, 2026. Susan’s mother was a WWII bride from High Wycombe, England. Raised on a farm, in her early school years, she spoke with an English accent. She attended...
Robbie Joe Webster
Aug 9, 2026
Robbie Joe Webster, 71, of Rockford, passed away on August 9, 2026. She was born on September 23, 1954, in Chicago, IL, the daughter of Robert and Joanne (Barr) Ewing. Robbie worked many jobs over the years, but she was very proud to retire as a receptionist for the Ken Rock Community Center. She enjoyed sewing. She made many sewing...
Gwendolyn L Cunningham
Aug 9, 2026
Gwendolyn “Gwen” L. Cunningham, 87, passed away peacefully in her home surrounded by family on August 9th, 2026. Gwen was born on December 11, 1938, in Rockford, IL to Fred W. and Ruth E. (Jewell) Zwiger. She graduated from West Senior High School and attended the Swedish American School of Nursing before beginning a long and dedicated career with the...
Martha Faye Henson
Aug 8, 2026
Martha “Marty” Faye Henson, 69, of Rockford, passed away after a long illness, on August 8, 2026, in her home with family by her side. She was born on November 5, 1956, in Rockford, the daughter of William and Lorraine (Watts/Henson) Smith. Marty had lengthy employments at Amerock, Cintas, and Skinner Amusements, etc, before retiring. She is lovingly known as...
Daniel C. Fitzpatrick
Aug 5, 2026
Daniel C. Fitzpatrick, Sr., 90, of Dekalb, IL, formerly of Aurora, IL, passed away peacefully at home on August 4, 2026, surrounded by his daughters and grandson. He was born on December 2, 1935, in Aurora, IL to the late Chester Fitzpatrick and Louise (Claus) Fairweather. He proudly served in the US Navy on the USS Hornet CA-12 from 1953...
William K Spielman Jr
Aug 5, 2026
William “Bill” K. Spielman Jr., 76, of Winnebago, Illinois, passed away peacefully on August 5, 2026. He was born on July 31, 1950, in Freeport, Illinois, to William Sr. and Doris Spielman. Bill proudly served in the National Guard from 1968 to 1976. He later dedicated many years to his career at Chrysler, where he worked until his retirement. Bill...
