James Best
Jan 22, 2024
James Michael Best, Jr., 60, of Rockford, passed away on January 22, 2024. He was born on November 19, 1963, in Salem, Oregon; the son of James Sr. and Tonia (Moon) Best. James was self-employed in construction as a tile setter. He enjoyed music, boating, and grilling. He was happiest when he was able to be outdoors, be it fishing...
Juanita Vogt
Jan 20, 2024
Juanita H. Vogt,74, born July 25, 1949, in Rockford, Illinois, the daughter of James and Lucretia Vogt. A lifelong member of St. Edward Catholic Church. Juanita graduated from East High School in 1967. and then went to go graduate from Rock Valley College. She was a bookkeeper for Rock River Distributors and Jeld-Win. She played the accordion, organ, clarinet, and...
Paul Thompson
Jan 18, 2024
Paul Kenneth Thompson, 69, of Loves Park, passed away on January 18, 2024, at OSF St. Anthony Medical Center. He was born on November 18, 1954, in Rockford, IL; the son of Paul and Vera (Murphy) Thompson. Paul graduated from Harlem High School in 1971 and married Ada M. Pingel on September 9, 1978. He worked as a quality control...
Florence Myers
Jan 18, 2024
Florence Mae Myers, born May 2, 1936, in Macomb, Illinois, to Harold and Martha Whittlesey. She succumbed to an illness on January 18, 2024. She passed peacefully surrounded by her family. Florence attended Galesburg Senior High School, Class of 1954. She married her high school sweetheart, Charles Thurman Myers, on June 6, 1953. They have two sons and five daughters,...
Joseph Fiorenza
Jan 17, 2024
Joseph “Pep” F. Fiorenza, 78, of Rockford, passed away in his home surrounded by his family on January 17, 2024. He was born on October 22, 1945, in Rockford; the son of Gaetano and Ann (Buda) Fiorenza. He attended both West and Auburn High Schools. He married Karla “Casey” Cipolla on October 24, 2019, after being together for 32 years....
Matthew Gates
Jan 14, 2024
Matthew D. Gates (57) left us too soon and unexpectedly from a heart attack on January 14, 2024. Matt was a kind, funny, generous, gentle soul who brightened our lives. Matt was a registered nurse and worked for various healthcare organizations in the Rockford, IL area. As a hospice nurse, he brought comfort to those at the end of their...
Betty Mcgee
Jan 13, 2024
Betty McGee was born on August 2, 1940, in Colorado Springs, CO, the daughter of Blanche and George Robinson, and passed away peacefully on Jan 13, 2024. She graduated from Colorado Springs High School and attended the University of Colorado, graduating with a B. A. in English and Education, in 1962. She and Larry met in the clarinet section of...
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...
