Sally Schumacher
Sep 21, 2023
Sally J. (Ward) Davis Schumacher, 84, of Machesney Park, passed away September 19, 2023, after a long illness. She was born July 10, 1939, in Belvidere; the daughter of George and Valaura (Smith) Ward. Sally married Henry A.J. Schumacher on September 1, 1990. She would pass the time with adult coloring books, cross stitch, and playing games on her computer....
Brad Cayse
Sep 20, 2023
Brad William Cayse, 67, of Rockford, passed away in his home on September 15, 2023. Born December 8, 1955, in Lafayette, IN; the son of Ernest and Gaynel (Green) Cayse-Flack. He graduated from Preble High School in 1974 and went into the US Navy after graduation. Brad married Flora Luciano on February 11, 1983. He worked as a machine operator...
Merle Newhausen
Sep 19, 2023
Merle “Andy” Andrew Newhausen Andy Newhausen, beloved husband, father, and grandfather, son, brother, and uncle passed away peacefully in his home on Saturday, September 16, 2023, surrounded by his family. He was 65 years old and fought a tough battle with cancer over the last 5 years. He stayed strong and always kept a positive attitude throughout his journey, staying...
Stephen Stiffler
Sep 19, 2023
Stephen Lee Stiffler, 74, passed in the comfort of his home on Thursday, September 14, 2023, surrounded by his daughter Shannon and son Michael, and loving family members. In an incredible and bittersweet moment, Steve passed just hours after his father, Richard, with whom he shared an incredibly close and loving relationship. He was born on October 25,1948, to Richard...
Colleen Dannenberg
Sep 13, 2023
Colleen Kathleen Dannenberg, 58, of Rockford, passed away September 12, 2023, at OSF St. Anthony Medical Center with family by her side. Born April 24, 1965, in Rockford, the daughter of Michael J. Fowler and Joy A. Heath. Colleen loved life and was a friend to all. She loved her pets, the color red, her fancy boots, and her hair...
Robert Collins
Sep 12, 2023
Robert G. Collins, Jr., 28, of Loves Park, passed away on September 7, 2023, in his home. Born February 25, 1995, in Peru, IN, the son of Robert G. Collins, Sr. and Carla J. (Slatton) Collins. Robert graduated from Harlem High School in 2013 and then served in the US Navy for 7 years. He was working at the front...
Charlene Demolli
Sep 8, 2023
Charlene Rose DeMolli of Roscoe, Illinois, died on September 8, 2023, after a courageous battle with cancer. She was born April 12, 1955, in Rockford Illinois, the daughter of Charles T. DeMolli and Beatrice Rose (Scandroli) DeMolli. Char graduated from Boylan High School and then started a 49-year career in healthcare at Rockford Memorial Hospital, now Javon Bea Hospital. After...
Sarah Codina
Sep 5, 2023
Sarah Elaine Codina, 44, passed away on Friday, September 1, 2023. Born December 20,1978, in Rockford, IL to David Codina and Margaret “Peggy” Muraski-Luter. Sarah graduated from East High School in 1997 where she participated in cheer and other activities. She served in the United States Air Force from 2000 to 2001. Sarah enjoyed puzzles, painting, writing poetry and listening...
Alan Angus
Sep 5, 2023
Alan Ray Angus, 67, of Rockford, passed away on September 4, 2023, at PA Peterson. He was born on December 19, 1955, in Russellville, AL, the son of Robert and Delila (Williams) Angus. Alan graduated from East High School in 1974. He worked as a welder for Sundstrand for 30 years. Alan loved to play bingo at the Harmony Club....
Leslie Hendrickson
Sep 2, 2023
It is with great sadness that the family of Leslie Dean Hendrickson “Les” 42, of Belvidere announce his passing on 08/14/2023. Leslie was born on April 6, 1981, in Belvidere, Illinois to Leslie “Chuck” and Sherry Hendrickson. Leslie graduated from Belvidere High School where he also enjoyed playing football and thereafter studied at Rock Valley College. He worked at Chestnut...
Joyce Heaton
Aug 25, 2023
Joyce Heaton, 86 of Loves Park passed away peacefully Monday, August 21, 2023, after a 5-month battle with cancer after being a cervical cancer survivor for 21 years. Born in South Hampton, PA.; the daughter of John and Florence Jesberger. Married James Heaton on October 29, 1955. Joyce was a faithful Cubs fan and loved traveling to watch them. You...
Richmond Lee
Aug 23, 2023
Richmond “Pig” Lee, 32, of Rockford, IL, was born on September 27, 1990, in Chicago, IL, the son of Richmond Lee, II and Kimberly Adams. He was a member of the L.G.B.T.Q.Y. Community. Richmond loved reading and always had a book in his hand. He also loved dancing, singing, and fishing. You could always count on Richmond to keep in...
Ryan Sharp
Aug 22, 2023
UPDATED SERVICE INFORMATION: Ryan Michael Sharp, 42, of Machesney Park, passed away unexpectedly on August 18, 2023, in his home. Born June 13, 1981, in Rockford IL. He graduated from Harlem High School in 2000. He worked for Woodward Governor as an operations tech. Ryan was an avid Bears fan. He loved to watch movies, especially the Marvel movies. He...
Jason Hopp
Aug 21, 2023
Jason Scott Hopp, 45, of Byron, IL, passed away unexpectedly on Thursday, August 17, 2023. Born June 30, 1978, in Elgin, IL, the son of John B. Hopp, Sr. and Vickie Ann (Schumacher) Hopp Jambor. Jason married his soul mate, Vanessa Powless on October 25, 2003. Jason received his Associate’s degree in nursing from Chamberlain College of Nursing and then...
Ruby Smith
Aug 21, 2023
Ruby Mae (Moore) Smith, 89, of South Beloit, went peacefully to Jesus on August 15, 2023, at 12:14 pm. Ruby was born on May 4, 1934, to Avery Otto and Dollie Mae (Jones) Moore in Pocahontas, Arkansas and then moved to Genoa, IL in 1962. In 1960 Ruby married Warren C. Parkins. In 1963, she and Warren adopted Brenda Margaret...
Tracy Moore
Aug 17, 2023
Tracy Lynn Moore, 46, of Rockford, passed away on August 10, 2023, at Amberwood Care Centre after a short battle with cancer. She was born March 6, 1977, in Rockford, the daughter of Carol L. Johnson. Tracy graduated from Rockford East High School in 1996. She worked as a gas station attendant at the Stop and Go on Charles Street...
Brent Johnson
Aug 16, 2023
Brent Daniel Johnson went to be with Jesus, his Lord and Savior, on August 16, 2022. Born December 18, 1954 in Rockford, IL, son of Paul and Marjorie Johnson. He married Nancy Steifner on May 3, 1980. They have eight children. Brent graduated from Jefferson High school, Letourneau College and UW in Madison with a Masters in electrical reliability engineering. ...
Robin Reams
Aug 14, 2023
Robin Annette Reams was born on September 18, 1957, in Indianapolis, Indiana to George William Chapman and Pauline (Cook) Chapman. She passed away at her home in Rockford, Illinois on August 7, 2023, at the age of 65. Robin is predeceased by her parents George and Pauline Chapman, her sister Linda Carol Gobble, and her brother George (Bill) William Chapman...
Joanne Roth
Aug 10, 2023
JoAnne Roth, 77, of Rockton, passed away on August 8, 2023, in her home surrounded by her family. She was born on October 8, 1945, in Imboden, AR; the daughter of Marshall and Fannie (Henderson) McCarroll. She graduated from Harlem High School in 1963. JoAnne married Robert Roth on May 19, 2000, at the Shepherd of the Bay Church in...
Robert King
Aug 9, 2023
Robert R. King, 71, passed surrounded by his family on August 4, 2023, in Loves Park, IL. Survived by wife Mary (Johnson) of 52 yrs, daughters Tina Stupek (Dan) & Staci Lyman (Dwight), grandchildren Craig, Michael & Evelyn Stupek, Sister Rose Burdick, niece Tracy McDonald, Uncle Tom Smith (Pat) and the Smith family, sisters-in-law Roberta Burns & Jean McGinnity (Kevin)....
