Pamela Roberts
Jan 12, 2024
Pamela “Pam” Ann Roberts, 74, of Rockford, passed away at OSF St. Anthony Medical Center. She was born February 3, 1949, in Rochelle, IL; the daughter of Seth and Mildred (Locke) Simms. Pam graduated from Guilford High School in 1967 and then married Willard Eugene “Gene” Roberts on December 30, 1967. Gene joined the Navy in 1968 and together they...
David Cadie
Jan 8, 2024
David Scott Cadie, 65, of Oregon, passed away peacefully in his home on January 8 th , 2024, surrounded by his family with his wife and children holding his hand. David was born on January 3 rd , 1959, at the Offutt Air Force Base in Omaha, Nebraska; the son of Gerald and June (Beck) Cadie. David graduated from Dekalb...
Verna Jay
Jan 5, 2024
Verna Maryann Jay, 91, of Rockford passed away on January 5, 2024. She was born on April 26, 1932, in Rockford; the daughter of Otto and Anna (Johanson) Axelson. Verna graduated from East High School in 1950. She worked as legal secretary until she was 87 years old for several attorneys in the area. She was a lifelong member of...
Trent Sartino
Jan 3, 2024
Trent Randall Sartino, age 53, of Seward IL, went to be with the Lord on Wednesday, January 3rd, 2024, at OSF Saint Anthony Hospital of Rockford IL, with his mom and dad by his side. Trent brought joy to so many residents and staff at Alden Park Strathmoor Nursing Home, where he has resided for the past 19 years. He...
Cody Stamm
Jan 3, 2024
Cody Lavern Stamm, 61, of Forreston, IL, passed away peacefully on January 3, 2024, at Polo Rehabilitation Center under Hospice care. He gained eternal peace with his daughter at bedside, hand in hand. Cody had fought long and hard to overcome his extensive battle with GI issues. Cody was born on August 13, 1962, in Freeport IL; son of Lavern...
Thomas Appelman
Dec 31, 2023
Thomas L. Appelman, 71, of Freeport, passed away on December 31, 2023, at UW Health Swedish American Hospital. He was born March 23, 1952, in West Union, Iowa. Thomas married Rebecca Augsburger on September 26, 1981. He worked in manufacturing for many years but also worked as a self-employed accountant. He and Rebecca were members of the Church...
Joan Lindquist
Dec 31, 2023
Joan (Jo) Lois Lindquist , born June 12, 1932, passed away peacefully December 31, 2023, surrounded by her loving family. Joan was the sixth of eight siblings born to Warren Kammerer and Lois (Campbell) Kammerer. She was born on the Kammerer family farm in Pecatonica, IL. and was immensely proud of her farm heritage. She married Robert (Bob) Lindquist...
Maria Cardona
Dec 29, 2023
Maria Cardona, 52, of Rockford, passed away in her home on December 29, 2023, surrounded by her family. She was born on March 25, 1971, in Lagos de Moreno, Jalisco, Mexico; the daughter of Ramiro Marquez and Juana Rubalcava. She had been an aid in a medical office. Maria loved to go shopping, knitting, and spending time at the park....
William Sanford
Dec 25, 2023
William “Bill” W. Sanford, 84, of Rockford, passed away in his home on December 25, 2023, surrounded by his family. He was born on August 10, 1939, in Rockford; the son of Judson and Lottie (Zanerowski) Sanford. Bill graduated from East High School in 1957 and went on to serve in the US Marines Reserves. He married Sandra L. Sanford...
Carol Carlson
Dec 25, 2023
Carol “Jan” Janet Carlson, 94, beloved and faithful wife of Reverend Peder Carlson, received the gift of eternal life in her home on December 25, 2023, because she knew Jesus Christ as her Lord and Savior. She was born in Chesterton, Indiana on September 18, 1929, the daughter of Walter and Grace (Miller) Bates. After her father returned from serving...
Susan Sherwood
Dec 24, 2023
Susan M. Sherwood, 74, of Rockton, passed away in her home on December 24, 2023. She was born on April 14, 1949, in Evanston, IL; the daughter of Eben and Irma (Breitzman) Sherwood. Susan graduated from Evanston Township High School in 1967 and went on to graduate from Ray Vogue Interior Design School in 1971. Susan married Bruce Weigel on...
Bryan White
Dec 22, 2023
Bryan “Greg” White, 59, of Pecatonica, passed away December 22, 2023, peacefully at home surrounded by family. He was born on June 24, 1964, in Rockford, IL. He was the son of Robert White and Nadine (McCaslin) Fleetwood. Bryan married Connie on July 20, 1990, in Rockford, IL. Bryan is survived by his wife, Connie (Schuur) White, of Pecatonica; sons...
Pamela Tauch
Dec 19, 2023
Pamela Jean Tauch (Dahlin) peacefully went home to her Lord Jesus' loving arms on December 19, 2023. She was surrounded by family and friends at her home in Oregon, Illinois. Her brave battle with a very difficult cancer had ended. Pam was born in Chicago, Illinois to Kenneth and Lois Dahlin (Kness) on September 23, 1963. She grew up the...
Virginia Brei
Dec 18, 2023
Virginia S. “Ginger” Brei, 78, of Loves Park died on December 18, 2023, under hospice care. She was born in Galesburg, IL on January 29, 1945, to Leonard and Lucille (Hannam) Rylander. She lived most of her life in the Rockford area. Graduate of Rockford East High School, class of 1963, and Rockford Beauty Academy. Attended Rockford Memorial Hospital radiologic...
Marion Young
Dec 17, 2023
Marion E. (Schindler) Young, 96, of Rockford, passed away in her home on December 17, 2023, surrounded by her family. She was born July 3, 1927, in Rock Grove, IL; the daughter of John and Bernice (Lynch) Schindler. She grew up and lived in Belvidere until moving to Rockford in 1960. She married Joseph W. Young on December 19, 1947....
Diane Tardio
Dec 14, 2023
Diane Marie Tardio, 68, of Machesney Park, passed away in her home on December 14, 2023, surrounded by her family. She was born in Sonoma, California, on October 17, 1955, the daughter of Paul and Ida (Schweiger) Bainter. Diane married Frank Tardio, Jr. on December 20, 1980, at the Church by the Side of Road in Rockton, IL. She worked...
Roger Swedberg
Dec 12, 2023
Roger Lee Swedberg, 74, of Dekalb, Illinois, passed peacefully into eternal life, at his home, on December 12, 2023, with his loving family at his side. He was of the Charismatic Christian Faith. Roger was born June 4, 1949, in Chicago, Illinois. He was adopted by Norman and Doris Swedberg of Sycamore, Illinois, at age 10. In his adolescent years...
William Day
Dec 10, 2023
William “Bill” John Day, 77, of Rockford, passed away peacefully on December 10, 2023. Born March 20, 1946, in Rochester, MN; the son of Arthur Day and Marion (McHenry) Warneka. He served in the US Navy and was stationed in Norfolk, VA. He worked as a machinist in the Navy and throughout his 40-year career. Survivors include his best friend...
Deena Christensen
Dec 8, 2023
Deena Michelle (Simmons) Christensen, 50, of Belvidere, passed away on December 8, 2023. She was born on March 13, 1973, in Dekalb; the daughter of Jerry and Dilene (Swinson) Simmons. Deena married Patrick Christensen on August 23, 2018. She worked for Chrysler and enjoyed working in her yard. She loved to be around family and friends and travel with her...
Grace Swain
Dec 6, 2023
Grace Swain of Rockton, Illinois passed away on December 6, 2023, after a sudden illness. She was 100 years young. She was born on October 6, 1923, to Ivar and Alice (Magnuson) Gustafson in Stanley, Wisconsin. She was the youngest of five. She always told us the story of her birth. When the time came her father had to hitch...
