Paul Ashcraft
Oct 27, 2023
Paul A. Ashcraft, 57, of Loves Park, passed away on October 26, 2023. He was born on February 19, 1966, in Rockford; the son of Jay and Juanita (Files) Ashcraft. Paul graduated from Jefferson High School in 1984 and married Patricia Dean on February 19, 2007. He was a salesman and worked many jobs from selling vacuums at Swanson’s, to...
Theodore Schuler
Oct 27, 2023
Theodore “Ted” Warner Schuler, 70, of Rockton IL, passed away peacefully on Monday October 23, 2023, surrounded by his loved ones. Ted was born in Janesville, WI to Warner and Margaret (Rigney) Schuler on June 4, 1953. He attended Parker High School where he participated in many different sports. His team won the 1971 WIAA State Championship for boys’ basketball...
William Hopper
Oct 23, 2023
William Earl Hopper, “Hop,” age 79, passed away peacefully in his sleep on October 20, 2023, after a long illness. He was born September 4, 1944, in Paducah, Kentucky. He enlisted in the Army at the age of 18. During his military career, he became a Green Beret. After his military service, he began working at Chrysler and was an...
Ryan Gabriello
Oct 22, 2023
Ryan Gabriello, 26, of Loves Park, IL, passed away suddenly on October 22, 2023. He was born May 2, 1997, to Patricia Haselton and Bryan Gabriello. Those who had the opportunity to know Ryan wee, knew that he put great effort into being the best version of himself. He had a big heart, and he was a kind soul. We...
Dale Blegen
Oct 19, 2023
Dale Allen Blegen, 60, of Rockford, passed away October 18, 2023. He was born January 24, 1963, in Chicago, IL; the son of Karen Blegen and Lawrence Bilodeau. Dale was raised by his grandparents Hazel and Orville Blegen. Dale graduated from East High School in 1982. He worked as a grinder for Reg-Ellen Machine Tool for 13 years. At any...
Richard Thorsbakken
Oct 13, 2023
Richard Thorsbakken, 42, of Rockford died unexpectedly at home on October 9, 2023. Richard was born in Rockford on October 30, 1980, to Leonard and Anita (Fields) Thorsbakken. Richard graduated from Page Park School in 2001. Richard was a huge Freddy Krueger fan and loved to watch wrestling, especially the wrestler Sting. Richard brought a smile to everyone’s face that...
Suzanne Terrana
Oct 11, 2023
Suzanne “Sue” Marie Terrana, 69, of Machesney Park, passed away on October 9, 2023, St. Anne’s Place. Born January 14, 1954, in Rockford, the daughter of Eugene and Mary (Daniels) Nordquist. Sue attended North Park Covenant Church. She enjoyed scratch-off tickets and going to casinos. In her younger years she would go boating with her family at Apple Canyon. Sue...
Brian Lane
Oct 11, 2023
Brian Lee Lane, 72, of Rockton, IL, passed away on October 6, 2023, at UW Health in Rockford, IL after a devastating cardiac arrest event earlier in the week. He entered eternal peace surrounded by his family while listening to the Beatles song “Let It Be”. Brian was born on May 16, 1951, in Rockford, IL to Ovid and Margaret...
Myron Dagnon
Oct 10, 2023
]Myron D. Dagnon, 74, of Machesney Park, passed away on August 25, 2023. Born October 12, 1948; the son of Thomas and Dorothy (Leyser) Dagnon. Myron worked at Barber Coleman until they closed and was a member of Temple Baptist Church. He was an avid collector and enjoyed going to estate and garage sales. He liked to help people whenever...
Robert Lenz
Oct 10, 2023
Robert “Bobby” J. Lenz, 42, of Machesney Park, passed away at home on October 5, 2023. Bobby was born on November 3, 1980, in Rockford to Mike and Terri Lenz. He graduated from Harlem High School in 1999. He married Stefanie Everling on September 8, 2007. Bobby was a factory worker. He enjoyed muscle cars and LOVED fishing. Bobby is...
Debra Loveland
Oct 10, 2023
Debra “Debbie” J. Loveland, 63, of Rockford, departed this life on October 7, 2023. Born July 26, 1960, in Rockford, the daughter of Roger and Judith (Townsend) Pierce. Debbie married Lonnie Loveland on February 19, 2000. Debbie was an avid gardener and Bear’s fan. She loved to play bingo, put together puzzles, play Yahtzee, and watch Hallmark movies. She loved...
Dolores Fortuna
Oct 9, 2023
Dolores Joann Fortuna, 90, of Belvidere, passed away on October 3, 2023. Born October 5, 1932, in Aurora, IL, the daughter of Herbert and Anna (Kresser) Herzfeldt. Dolores married Anthony “Ted” Fortuna on Sept. 12, 1954. Dolores was a faithful member of St. James Church in Belvidere and attended services regularly. She attended multiple activities at both the Keenage Center...
Douglas Heuer
Oct 9, 2023
Douglas A. Heuer of Belvidere died on October 7, 2023, at St. Anthony Medical Center due to complications of diabetes. Doug was born April 2, 1953, in Belvidere to Albert and Bernice Heuer. He graduated from North Boone High School. Doug married Teresa Schultz on April 25, 1987. He was a lifelong drag racing fan. An Avid Boy Scout Leader,...
Marilyn Hill
Oct 6, 2023
We are devastated to tell of the passing of our lovely sister, Marilyn Hill, who left us on September 28th. Throughout the day she was visited by family who shared their innermost thoughts with her. Marilyn left the shackles of planet earth to help create a brighter skyline with her brilliant star. Marilyn worked as an account supervisor at the...
Steve Dalessandro
Oct 6, 2023
Steve Anthony Dalessandro, 58, of Belvidere Illinois passed away with his loving family by his side on October 4, 2023. He grew up in Addison, Illinois graduating from Addison Trail high school in 1983. He was a loving husband, father, and grandfather He was an avid car enthusiast and enjoyed working on his cherished 79 bronco with his son, His...
Randy Middleton
Oct 6, 2023
Randy Dean Middleton, 63, passed away Wednesday, September 27, 2023, at his home, with his companion Zeke by his side. Randy was born June 25, 1960, in Rockford, IL to Ronald and Janet Middleton. His favorite childhood memories include family trips around the country and cruising the streets with his friends in his Chevelle. He also enjoyed going on Canadian...
Daniel Cunningham
Oct 6, 2023
Daniel A. Cunningham, 65, of Rockford, passed away on October 4, 2023, at PA Peterson at the Citadel. Born August 10, 1958, in Rockford; the son of Stanley and Betty (Noe) Cunningham. Daniel graduated from Boylan High School in 1977 and went on to graduate from Northern IL University with his bachelor’s degree. He worked for the Epilepsy Foundation as...
Marlene Hess
Oct 1, 2023
Marlene Ruth (Larson) Hess, 86, went to her heavenly home, September 29, 2023, after a short illness. Marlene was born July 2, 1937, in Belvidere, IL to Frank and Mildred (Swanson) Larson. After Marlene graduated from Belvidere High School in 1955, she studied teaching at North Park College in Chicago, IL. She worked as a teacher’s aide for many years,...
Karen Wetzel
Sep 28, 2023
Karen Ann Wetzel passed peacefully into the light on September 16, 2023. Karen was born in Rockford, Illinois on June 7, 1961, to Dale and Clara Wetzel. She graduated from Rockford East High School in 1979 and was a lifelong Rockford resident. As a child, Karen was feisty, funny, and fearless. She was a gifted athlete in swimming and diving....
Colette Lima
Sep 25, 2023
Colette Jeanne Piehl Lima, 55, of Forreston, Illinois, passed away unexpectedly on September 21, 2023. Colette “Coco” was born on May 15, 1968, in Chicago, Illinois to Francine Bochnia and Rockne Piehl. Colette graduated from Clark County high school in Las Vegas, NV in 1986. She loved Las Vegas and frequently recounted her friends and memories made while spending time...
