Edward Morris
Nov 11, 2025
Edward (Papa Bear) Morris, age 80, passed away peacefully on November 11, 2025. Ed was born on October 4, 1945, in Kearney, Nebraska to Harold and Cerise Morris. Ed attended East High School in Rockford, IL. After he graduated, he attended Rockford College and Whitewater University before joining the Army. He was stationed in Germany for two years in the...
Chris Coleman
Nov 11, 2025
Chris Alan Coleman, 72, of Kingston, Illinois, passed away on November 11, 2025. He was born on April 28, 1953, in Belvidere, the son of Matt Coleman and Darlene Frint. Chris graduated from Belvidere High School in 1971. He married the love of his life, Lynda Lynch, on August 7, 2007. He worked for 28 years as a maintenance mechanic...
Debra Arndt
Nov 10, 2025
Debra Lynn (Gillette) Arndt passed away peacefully on November 10, 2025, with her daughter by her side. To know Debbie was to love her. She was a devoted mother, a cherished friend, and a bright presence whose warmth touched everyone around her. Debbie was born on May 27, 1955, in Mendota, Illinois, to Bud and Dolly Gillette. She lived there...
Abigail Heckman
Nov 10, 2025
Abigail Marie Heckman "Abadoodle" went to her Heavenly Home November 10, 2025, from an automobile accident. Loving daughter, sister, niece, grandchild, and best friend to many, many people. She truly was loved by her family and by anyone that became her friend. She had such an infectious smile and an even more infectious laughter and her quirky personality. To meet...
John Pfeifer
Nov 9, 2025
John F. Pfeifer, 74, of Beloit, WI passed away suddenly on November 9, 2025. He was born on February 18, 1951, in Austin, MN, the son of Jerome and Orva (Fagerness) Pfeifer. John graduated from Belvidere High School and was a survivor of the tornado of 1967 in Belvidere, IL. He briefly attended Northern Illinois University and took immense pride...
Thomas Barrick
Nov 9, 2025
Thomas P. Barrick passed away peacefully at his home on Sunday, November 9, 2025, at age 79. Born on February 14,1946 in Evansville, IN, the son of Robert M. and Margaret A. Barrick. He graduated from Guilford High School in 1964. He was a proud Vietnam Veteran, serving in the US Army's 2nd Squadron, 11th Armored Cavalry "Blackhorse Regiment." He...
John Davis
Nov 7, 2025
John M. Davis, 50, of Rockford, passed away unexpectedly on November 7, 2025, at UW Swedish American Hospital. He was born on October 10, 1975, in Rockford, the son of Michael Davis and Susan Anderson. John graduated from Jefferson High School in 1994. John came from a long-standing military family, including his grandfather, who was a Navajo Windtalker during World...
Marlys Nickel
Nov 7, 2025
Our beloved mother Marlys Nickel passed away on November 7th with her faithful spouse Eddie at her side in her home around 11:30 AM. She was looking forward to making it to their 10th anniversary this month. Although she knew her time was drawing near to leave us, she tried hard to stay as long as she could. Predeceased by...
Keith Jeske
Nov 7, 2025
On November 7, 2025, Rev. Keith Warren Jeske, 74, of Rockford, IL, passed into the presence of his Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ. Keith was born on October 22, 1951, in Alliance, Nebraska and grew up in Alamo, Texas, the son of Glen and Delores Jeske. Throughout his life he touched many lives with his intelligence, gentleness, generosity, and humility....
Raymond Ford
Nov 6, 2025
Raymond Carl Ford, 93, of Rockford, passed away peacefully at his home on November 6, 2025. He was born on May 24, 1932, in Rockford, Illinois, the son of Ira and Inez (Leete) Ford. Ray married Penny (Baxter) Grow on March 19, 1974, and together they built a loving life filled with faith, service, and family. He worked for many...
Anders Gredenius
Nov 2, 2025
Per Anders Gredenius, 91 of Rockford, IL died Sunday morning, November 2, 2025, at Fairhaven Christian Retirement Center surrounded by his family. Anders was born on September 12, 1934, in Alingsås Sweden to Simon and Elna (Widen) Magnuson. As was common in Sweden in the 1950's Anders and his sisters changed their last name from Magnuson to Gredenius which was...
Bradley Acaley
Nov 1, 2025
Bradley Edward Acaley, 49, of Mt. Morris, IL, passed away on November 1, 2025. He is now sleeping, waiting to be resurrected by his redeemer, Yahusha. He was born on December 8, 1975, to Cathy Chandler and Paul Acaley. Bradley graduated from Schuyler County High School in Lancaster, Missouri, in 1994. Brad was extremely mechanically inclined and worked at Crystal...
Nova James
Oct 29, 2025
Nova J. James, 80, of Rockford, passed away peacefully on October 29, 2025, at River Bluff Nursing Home. She was born on December 10, 2025, in Chicago, IL, the daughter of Clarence and Louise (Carmichael) Keiser. She graduated from West High School in Rockford. She worked as a General Manager for Hilton Hotels in both California and Texas. Nova was...
Douglas Swanson
Oct 29, 2025
Douglas "Doug" Charles Swanson, 75, of Caledonia, passed away in his home on October 29, 2025. He was born on November 4, 1949, in Rockford, IL, the son of Oliver and Helen (Hoffman) Swanson. Doug married Mary M. Sanderson on January 18, 1969, at the Church by the Side of the Road in Rockton, IL. He worked as a union...
Mary Agnes Stanton
Oct 28, 2025
Mary Agnes (Fleege) Stanton , 90, of Rockford died peacefully in her sleep after a long illness on Oct. 28, 2025, surrounded by her loving family. Born on March 13, 1935, in Dubuque, IA to Henry W. and Mary F. (Carson) Fleege of rural Galena, IL. She attended the West Diggings (one room) School, St. Mary Catholic School, and graduated...
Norma Traxel
Oct 27, 2025
With heavy hearts, we announce that Norma L. Traxel, beloved wife, mother, grandmother, and friend, passed away peacefully in her sleep on October 27, 2025, at the age of 74, after a long illness. She was born on December 6, 1950, in Rockford, Illinois, daughter of William and Donna (Bosey) Ellefson. She married her loving husband, David Traxel, on April...
Michael Pruitt
Oct 27, 2025
Michael "Mike" Ray Pruitt, 58, of Rockford, passed away in his home on October 27, 2025, with his girlfriend Diane by his side. He was born on September 9, 1967, in Little Rock, Arkansas, the son of Leon and Delores (Kearby) Pruitt. He dealt with his sickness for a long time, and 'til the end he loved hard with his...
Mark Zeigle
Oct 26, 2025
Mark Edward Zeigle, age 72, died peacefully after a brief hospitalization in Rockford, IL on October 26, 2025. His brother John and good friend Jeff were at his bedside when he passed at Swedish American hospital. Mark was born on February 25, 1953, in Sparta, WI to Warren Carlos Zeigle and Ann Jenette (Zenz) Zeigle. Mark went to West High...
Edward Hammonds, Jr.
Oct 24, 2025
Edward Grover Hammonds Jr., 52, of Rockford, Illinois, passed away on October 24, 2025. He was born on August 28, 1973, in Rockford to Edward Grover Hammonds Sr. and the late Kathie Marie Kelly. Edward was known for his big heart, humor, and dedication to others. He was an outdoorsman who loved camping, fishing, and riding his Harley. A collector,...
Dennis Greiner, Sr.
Oct 24, 2025
Dennis Michael Greiner, 81, of Rockford, passed away at his home on October 24, 2025. He was born on December 27, 1943, in Dubuque, Iowa, the son of Harlan and Dorothy "Dot" (Harwick) Greiner. Dennis worked as a painter for Glawe-Bell Properties and was still helping his son-in-law paint a house just three weeks ago. He enjoyed watching wrestling and...
