Sharon L Ballentine
Jun 29, 2026
Sharon LuAnne Ballentine, 60, of Janesville, WI, passed away in her home, with family by her side, on June 29, 2026. She was born on November 8, 1965, in Wurzburg, West Germany; the daughter of Ray and Martha (Willis) Duffield. Sharon married Mark Ballentine on October 19, 2013, and they attended Messiah Lutheran Church in Madison, WI, together. She enjoyed...
Joyce A Boyer
Jun 21, 2026
Joyce A. Boyer, 72, of Winnebago, passed away in her home after a long illness, on June 21, 2026. She was born on June 1, 1954, in Greeneville, Tennessee, the daughter of Cloyd and Elizabeth (Dunbar) Davis. Joyce graduated from Winnebago High School in 1972 and married Steven R. Boyer on June 22, 1974. When Joyce was younger, she worked...
Cleveland Ohio Jones
Jun 20, 2026
A Celebration of Life will be held from 11 am to 2 pm, Friday, July 10, 2026, at Leak and Sons Funeral Chapel, 7838 S. Cottage Grove Ave, Chicago, IL 60619. Stateline Cremations is assisting the family, 6204 Forest Hills Rd., Loves Park, IL 61111. www.statelinecremations.com Cleveland Ohio Jones, Jr., Sunrise December 31, 1947 – Sunset June 20, 2026. He...
Debbie Musso-Williams
Jun 20, 2026
Debbie “Fuzzy” Lena Musso-Williams, 67, passed away on June 20, 2026, in her home, surrounded by her family. She was born on February 28, 1959, in Rockford, the daughter of Dominic and Elaine Musso. She was a graduate of Auburn High School and married Charles A. Williams on June 8, 2004. Her family was always her priority, and she was...
Sandra J Connor
Jun 19, 2026
After a self-described wonderful life, Sandra Jane Connor, nee Halford, age 88, of Rockford, IL, and formerly of Park Ridge, IL, passed away July 19, 2026, at home. Sandra was born in Neenah, WI, to the late Cecelia & Robert Halford. After graduating from the University of Michigan and attending Northwestern University for graduate school, Sandra was proud to have...
Jeanette L Eads
Jun 17, 2026
Jeanette Lynn Eads, 77, passed away unexpectedly on June 17, 2026, at Javon Bea Hospital. She was born on February 27, 1949, in Rockford, IL, the daughter of Stephen and Ethel (Thoreson) Domrzalski, Sr. Jeanette dedicated over 50 years of service to the Rockford Currency Exchange, where she built lasting relationships and touched the lives of countless people through her...
Brian Wessling
Jun 14, 2026
Brian Henry Wessling, 76, of Rockford, IL, passed away peacefully at home surrounded by his family on June 14, 2026. Brian was born March 8, 1950, to Henry and Violet Wessling, in Chicago, Illinois. He graduated from Fenger High School in 1967 and attended Western Illinois University. He followed in his father's footsteps and began working for S.S. Kresge Company,...
Rick D Sullivan
Jun 12, 2026
Rick was born to Millard and Helen Sullivan on a beautiful day in Rockford, IL. We know it was a beautiful day, despite the time of year, because God was definitely smiling when he brought this nature loving, grinning boy into our world. Rick’s smile, laughter and the joy he brought to others will be greatly missed. Rick travelled around...
Michael A Schulz
Jun 9, 2026
Michael A. Schulz, 60, passed away peacefully with his children by his side, at UW Swedish American Hospital after a long courageous battle with cancer. Mike was born on December 8th, 1965, in Oak Park, IL to Marvin and Sandra (Harris) Schulz. He was employed by the United States Postal Service in Rockford, IL for 35 years and just recently...
Laurie Corcoran
Jun 8, 2026
Laurie N. Corcoran, 60, passed away on June 8, 2026. Laurie was born on August 24, 1965, in Grants Pass, Oregon, to Adeline Kaaihue. On June 16, 2002, Laurie married the love of her life, Mitchell Corcoran. Together they shared many happy years. Laurie enjoyed spending her time exploring garage sales, traveling to new places, and, most importantly, being with...
Andrea M Livingston
Jun 7, 2026
Andrea Marie Livingston, born on July 20, 1987, in Rockford, Illinois, passed away on June 7, 2026, in Rockford, Illinois after a long illness. Andrea was a daughter, a mother, a sister, an aunt, a granddaughter, a niece, and a friend. She had a heart of gold, and we will forever cherish the memories of the Andrea we once knew....
Lori Bradshaw
Jun 3, 2026
Lori Dean Bradshaw, 64, of Kingston, passed away Wednesday, June 3, 2026, at the DeKalb County Nursing Home. She was born July 7, 1961, in Sycamore, Illinois, to Arthur & Ethel (Kempton) Byrd. Before her early retirement, Lori spent 21.5 proud years serving DeKalb County, in Facilities Management, alongside her friend and “work husband,” Big Jim. She loved living in...
John W Rhodes
Jun 2, 2026
John W. Rhodes, Jr., 60, of Beloit, WI, passed away on June 2, 2026, at Beloit Memorial Hospital after a long battle with kidney failure. He was born on April 23, 1966, in Beloit, the son of John and Dorothy (Donehue) Rhodes, Sr. John attended Beloit Memorial High School. He worked as an over the road truck driver and went...
Joyce Elaine Remmers
Jun 2, 2026
Today we celebrate the life of our beloved mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, great-great-grandmother, and friend, Joyce Remmers. Joyce lived a full and meaningful life of 89 years. She spent most of her life in Lena, a community she loved, before moving to Rockford to be near her sister, Betty. Throughout her life, her faith in the Lord was a source of...
Angela M Lameyer
Jun 2, 2026
Angela M. Lameyer, 50, passed away with her two daughters by her side on Tuesday, June 2, 2026, after a hell of a fight against cancer. Angela was preceded in death by her mother, Carmen Lameyer; her maternal and paternal grandparents; and maternal and paternal aunt and uncles. She is survived by her father, Bruce Lameyer; her children, Tyler (Emily)...
Edward A Owen Sr.
May 27, 2026
Edward "Pete" Allen Owen, Sr., 95, of Machesney Park, Illinois, passed away peacefully on May 27, 2026, leaving behind a remarkable legacy of faith, service, hard work, adventure, and devotion to family. Pete was born on September 2, 1930, in Sweetwater, Tennessee, to George Thomas Owen and Edna Lee Allen Owen. He graduated from Sweetwater High School in 1949, where...
Darrell F Gray
May 27, 2026
Darrell Frank Gray, 63, of Rockford, passed away on May 27, 2026, at St. Anne’s Place. He was born on May 22, 1963, in Chicago, the son of Frank and Shirley (Benton) Gray. Darrell married Cynthia Boshears in 1981. He worked in hydraulics most of his life. He enjoyed music, especially rock and roll and country. He was talented in...
Debra R Bergeron
May 26, 2026
SERVICE INFORMATION UPDATED: Debra “Debbie” Renae Bergeron, 64, of Rockford, passed away unexpectedly on May 26, 2026, in her home. She was born on March 1, 1962, in Rockford, IL, the daughter of Stanley M. Beksel and Karen J. (Hollenbeck) Beksel. Debra was a caregiver, whether that was for people or animals. She enjoyed being out in nature whenever possible....
Thomas H Wupper
May 25, 2026
Thomas Wupper was born on July 17, 1953, and passed away peacefully at home after a short illness on May 25, 2026. Tom graduated from Guilford High School in 1971. He went on to graduate from Eastern New Mexico University with a BA in 1975 and received his MBA in 1976. He was a life loyal Sigma Chi. He married...
Thomas P English
May 22, 2026
Thomas Patrick English, 71, beloved husband of the late Melissa, loving father of Karen (Nick) Eve English, Laura Marie Wohlgemuth, Thomas (Emily) James English; devoted grandfather of Kurt, Kody, and Skylar Wohlgemuth, Jaxson Petrakis, Elliot English, Mia Petrakis, Grace English; brother to many siblings; uncle of many nieces and nephews; a great friend to all who knew him; of Hoffman...
