William Oliver
Mar 1, 2024
William “Bill” Keith Oliver, 81, of Rockton, passed away in his home on March 1, 2024, surrounded by his family. He was born August 14, 1942, in Beloit, Wisconsin, the son of Gerald Keith and Bertha (Eickstaedt) Oliver. He graduated from Beloit Memorial High School in 1960 and from the University of Wisconsin-Madison with a degree in electrical engineering. He...
Lee Grande
Feb 28, 2024
Lee Grande, 86, of Rockford, passed away in his home on February 28, 2024, surrounded by his family. He was born on September 13, 1937, in Milwaukee, WI, the son of Arnold and Lucille Grande. He served in the US Navy as a Seabee. Lee married Mary (Pliess) Lenz on May 30, 1987. He owned his own construction company called...
Robert Coon
Feb 23, 2024
Robert E. “Bob” Coon, 92, of Rockford, passed away on February 23, 2024, in his niece’s home. Born October 2, 1931, in Thomson, IL; the son of Robert and May (Spencer) Coon, Sr. Bob married his childhood sweetheart, Irene Clarke. They were married 70 years. He was a US Navy veteran and he was an iron worker for over 30...
William Myers
Feb 22, 2024
William “Bill” Edward Myers 86, passed away peacefully at home surrounded by his family on February 22, 2024. Bill was born December 29,1937 to George and Dorothy (Thompson) Myers. He married Janet Hartweck on September 11th, 2004. Bill was an excellent cement mason for Local 382 for 45 years. He loved fishing for Crappies, hunting, and his garden. He was...
Jo Renee Dew
Feb 18, 2024
JoRenee Dew, 81, of Rockford, passed away peacefully on February 18th, 2024, surrounded by her family with her children & grandchildren holding her hands. She was born on January 13th, 1943, in Rockford, Illinois; She is the daughter of Oscar and Enid (Roland) Semenchuk. She graduated from West High School in 1961 and met the love of her life 6...
Richard Nortch
Feb 18, 2024
Richard E. Nortch, 82, of Machesney Park, passed away in his home on February 18, 2024, surrounded by his family. He was born on April 22, 1941, in Menominee, Michigan; the son of Matthew and Elizabeth (Peterson) Nortch. He graduated from Menominee High School in 1959 and served in the US Army. Richard married Patricia D. Ervin on November 25,...
Robert Lapier
Feb 16, 2024
Robert A. LaPier, Jr., 62, of Machesney Park, passed away unexpectedly on February 16, 2024. Born July 31, 1961, in Rockford; the son of Robert Sr., and Norma (Donovan) LaPier. Robert worked as an automotive service writer. He was very involved in auto racing for most of his life. He was a racecar driver at Rockford Speedway as well as...
Dorwin Richmond
Feb 12, 2024
Dorwin L. Richmond, Jr., 87, of Rockford, passed away in his home surrounded by his family on February 12, 2024. Born December 12, 1936, in Kirksville, Missouri; the son of Dorwin Sr. and Nellie (Veach) Richmond. Dorwin married Vivian L. Derry on August 9, 1960. He worked as a furniture delivery driver for Rockford Standard and Bloomquist Furniture companies. Dorwin...
Penny Mccoy
Feb 11, 2024
Penny Jean McCoy, 79, of Leaf River, passed away on February 11, 2024, in Javon Bea Hospital. She was born on April 29, 1944, in Rockford; the daughter of Harold and Barbara (Harty) Ebens. Penny graduated from Shabbona High School in 1962. She volunteered as a secretary at Global Harvest Church and was a member of the Beacon Hill Assembly...
Sara Powers
Feb 10, 2024
Sara “Sally” A. Powers, 80, of Rockford died February 10, 2024, after a two-year battle with cancer. Sally was born on February 16, 1943, to Clinton and Margaret Swenson in Rockford, IL. She attended Bishop Muldoon High School, graduated in 1961 and continued her education at University of Iowa in Iowa City where she majored in education. Sally is survived...
Michael Konstantivovic
Feb 10, 2024
Michael “Mike” Andrew Konstantinovic, 73, of Rockford, formerly of Chicago, passed away on February 10, 2024, in his home. He was born on August 24, 1950, in Germany; the son of Petar and Magdelena Konstantinovic. Even though Mike was born in Germany, he grew up in Chicago and graduated from Waller High School in 1968. He worked as a flooring...
Dennis Jacobs
Feb 9, 2024
Dennis John Jacobs, 56, of Winnebago, passed away on February 9, 2024, from an unexpected accident. He was born on March 20, 1967, in Michigan; the son of David and Juanita (Starbuck) Jacobs. Dennis loved the outdoors and enjoyed tinkering around in the garage. He was a lifelong Chicago Bears fan and always had a Milwaukee’s Best Light beer in...
Bridget Fennell
Feb 6, 2024
Bridget Fay Fennell,60 Passed away February 6th, 2024. She was a lifelong Rockford ILL. Resident. Born August 7th, 1963. Bridget loved her family, the warm weather, she liked to garden, ride ATVS, and going sunbathing in the pool. She loved woodworking and crafts as well. Her occupation was at Dasco Pro as an assembler. She was also a Septran driver...
Connie Cebas
Feb 1, 2024
Connie Cebas, of Rockford IL, passed away on February 1, 2024, at PA Peterson. Born January 14, 1954, in Rockford, IL. Survived by son Jeffrey Cebas: daughter-in law Amy Sananisai; grandkids Xavier Cody Sananisai, and Miley Sananisai; her sister Joanie Hackworth; brother-In law Rick Hackworth. Predeceased by son Matthew Minnick: mom Irene and Father Clayton Minnick , brothers Mario and...
Watson Rounds
Jan 30, 2024
Watson Forest Rounds, 78, of Loves Park, passed away on January 30, 2024, after a long illness. He was born on December 19, 1945, in Genoa City, Wisconsin; the son of Watson and Ceceilia (Eckert) Rounds. He served in the US Navy for 6 years during the Vietnam War. Watson married the love of his life, Elaine Farquhar on July...
Isaac Jones
Jan 27, 2024
Mr. Isaac Jones, Jr., born December 3, 1937, departed this life on January 27, 2024, peacefully in his home, surrounded by loving family. Born in Alamance County, North Carolina to Isaac Weldon Jones, Sr. and Maggie Anderson Jones as their youngest son; he is preceded in death by both parents, two brothers and three sisters. Isaac was born and raised...
Daryl Rorabaugh
Jan 25, 2024
Daryl L. Rorabaugh passed away peacefully with his family surrounding him on Thursday January 25, 2024. He was born January 31, 1952, in Enid, Oklahoma. His family moved to Anthony, Kansas in 1958. He was lovingly known in his childhood as “Ahab”. Daryl graduated from Anthony High School in 1970 and then joined the Navy serving in the Submarine service...
Susan Badillo
Jan 24, 2024
Lifelong Illinois resident, Susan Fischer-Badillo, passed away on January 24, 2024, at the age of 57, after a long and courageous battle with cancer. She was born in Chicago, Illinois on November 16, 1966, where she lived for the majority of her life and raised her two loving children, David and Amber Badillo. Susan was always so full of life...
Joseph Dew
Jan 24, 2024
Joseph Powell Dew, 80, of Rockford, passed away peacefully on January 24, 2024, surrounded by his family, with his wife and children holding his hands. He was born on April 5, 1943, in Wareham Massachusetts; the son of Joseph Sr. and Linabelle (Brigham) Dew. He graduated from high school in 1961 and after graduating joined the U.S. NAVY and served...
Raymond Parker
Jan 24, 2024
Ray L. Parker, 78, of Rockford, passed away on January 24, 2024, in Swedish American Hospital. Born February 4, 1945, in Hartford, WI. Ray served in the US Air Force from 1962 to 1963. He married Cheryl A. Johnson on January 17, 1969. He was the owner and operator of Parker Machine Repair. Ray was proud of his military service...
