Willis Sanders
Jun 24, 2023
On June 23rd, 2023, Willis Calvin Sanders, 87, of Machesney Park, Illinois, transitioned from his body, surrounded by his family and a great cloud of witnesses. Depending on where you knew him from, you may have known him as Brother Sanders, Willis, Calvin, Willie, Buddy, Dusty, Grandpa Calvin, or his most beloved name of all, Boompa. Willis was born on...
Mark Mcentee
Jun 22, 2023
Mark Stephen McEntee, 69, of Weeki Wachee, FL, passed away on June 17th from terminal cancer. Mark was born on May 3rd, 1954, to Francis and Shirley McEntee in Rockford, IL. After Mark graduated from Guilford High School in 1972, he started his career as an Electrician and later transitioned into a role as an Estimator for ATC where he...
Janice Youman
Jun 21, 2023
Janice A. Youman, 79, of Rockford, passed away peacefully but unexpectedly Wednesday, June 14, 2023, at OSF St. Anthony Medical Center. Jan was born on December 8, 1943, in Freeport, IL to June and Arnold Shoemaker. Jan attended Rockford West High School, graduating in the class of 1961, and worked in a variety of roles in Rockford. However, her primary...
Robin Streeter
Jun 20, 2023
Robin Christine Streeter, 61, of Leaf River, passed away on June 13, 2023, in Swedish American Hospital. Born August 25, 1961, in Rockford, the daughter of Carol (Huntley) St. Jean and Roger Sederstrom. She worked as a waitress and in a machine shop over her lifetime. She competed in a demolition derby one time and won first place! She loved...
Rodney Dunnavan
Jun 19, 2023
In memory of Rodney Clay Dunnavan (age 68) of Pecatonica, IL a loving father, brother, grandfather, and friend. He was born June 9, 1954, to Robert and Ruby Dunnavan of Winnebago, the fourth of six children. Losing his battle with cancer, he peacefully passed away in his home on June 7, 2023, just 2 days before his birthday. Rod graduated...
Donald Mailand
Jun 19, 2023
Donald Lee Mailand, 60, of Rockford, passed away on June 16, 2023, in his home. He was born on September 25, 1962, in Beloit, Wisconsin, the son of Donald H. and Eva (Walters) Mailand. Donald worked for a few companies as a heat treater. He was known for helping his neighbors, whether someone needed their lawn mowed or snow shoveled,...
Lynda Cole
Jun 16, 2023
Peace, I leave with you; my peace I give you. I do not give to you as the world gives. Do not let your heart be troubled and do not be afraid. John 14:27 Our Beloved Lynda Kay (Ketchum) Cole, age 60, of Machesney Park, Has taken the hand of Our Lord early on Thursday morning of June 15 th...
Paula Schoeneweiss
Jun 16, 2023
Paula Lynn Schoeneweiss, 73, of Rockford, passed away on June 13, 2023, in Swedish American Hospital. She was born on January 20, 1950, in Peoria, IL, the daughter of Virgil and Vivian (Lincoln) Schoeneweiss. Paula graduated from Rockford College with her master’s in teaching and taught in the Rockford Public Schools for many years. She enjoyed reading romance and mystery...
Lorraine Morris
Jun 16, 2023
Lorraine Beatrice Morris passed away surrounded by her family at her daughter’s home on Wednesday, June 14, 2023, at the age of 81. She was a mother, grandmother, and sister who loved her family very much. Lorraine was born on June 21, 1941, in Rockford, Illinois to Bernard and Irene Schwartz. She married after high school and was blessed with...
Edward Reed
Jun 9, 2023
In Loving Memory of Edward Wayne Reed In a bittersweet passage of time, we bid farewell to Ed Reed (age 74) of Pecatonica, IL, a father, partner, grandfather, family man, and friend who infused our lives with happiness and joy. On March, 31, 1949, he burst into the world with a twinkle in his eye, and on June 5 th...
Allan Borum
Jun 9, 2023
Allan Borum, of Rockford, passed away on June 5, 2023. Born on January 1, 1952, to James and Daisy Borum of Chicago, IL. Allan was the third of nine children. Preceded in death by both parents and brother Bruce Borum. Allan leaves to cherish his memories, his son Derek (Tuere) Borum of Rockford; daughter Serena Borum of Rockford; siblings Bernice...
Anthony Moore
Jun 8, 2023
Anthony Jacob Moore, 29, of Belvidere, passed away on June 5, 2023, in his home. He was born on May 22, 1994, in Elmhurst, IL. Anthony will always be remembered as a child who was fearless and full of energy, which will continue to be seen in the lives of his children. He had a desire to love and be...
Kenneth Andersen
May 26, 2023
Kenneth Evald Andersen, 75, of Rockford, went to his heavenly home May 24, 2023. Born June 28, 1947, in Rockford to Evald and Bessie Andersen. Kenneth was a Vietnam Veteran and served in the US Navy. He graduated from Rock Valley College with an associate’s degree. Kenneth worked for Sundstrand (Collins Aerospace) for 34 years (1972-2006). He received NASA’s prestigious...
James Robertson
May 26, 2023
James Alexander Robertson, 39, of Rockford, passed away on May 11, 2023. He was born on August 26, 1983, the son of Carl and Karen (Wolfe) Robertson. He graduated from Proviso West High School in Hillside, IL in 2001. He served in the Marine Corps. James had worked as a security guard at Westlake Hospital and had volunteered in Bellwood,...
Thomas Landis
May 25, 2023
Thomas P. Landis, 51, of Machesney Park, IL peacefully passed away on Saturday, April 22, 2023, in the presence of his loved ones. He was born on January 20, 1972, in Machesney Park to William and Mary Landis. Thomas graduated from Harlem High School in 1991 and worked for Warner Lambert for 10 years. Tom was an avid motorcycle rider...
James Walz
May 24, 2023
James “Jim” J. Walz, 76, of Belvidere, passed away at OSF St. Anthony Medical Center on May 22, 2023. He was born on April 23, 1947, in Prairie du Chien, Wisconsin, the son of Elgie and Lena (Mergen) Walz. He worked for Chrysler as an assembler for over 30 years and retired in 1997. Jim married Gail Jean Gasper on...
Gary Waters
May 23, 2023
Gary Gene Waters, 72, of Loves Park, passed away at home on May 22, 2023, after a long illness with his devoted wife Patricia by his side. Gary was born June 5, 1950, in Rockford, Illinois, married Patricia in 1973 and moved to Loves Park in 1976. Over the years, Gary worked route sales for Coca-Cola, General Foods, Piemonte Bakery,...
Ronald Borysiewicz
May 22, 2023
Ronald Gene Borysiewicz, Sr., 83, passed away on May 17, 2023. Ronald was born in Chicago IL on March 18,1940, the son of Walter and Helen Borysiewicz. He is survived by his wife of 60 years Joann Borysiewicz, 4 children Susan (Jeff) Cleinmark, Sherri (Jim) Sullivan,Ronald Jr. Borysiewicz and Robert Borysiewicz 10 Grandchildren Steven (Julie) Cleinmark, Samatha (Chris) Dinaso Kyle...
Robert Lee
May 16, 2023
Robert A. Lee, 79, of Machesney Park, passed away in his home on May 13, 2023, surrounded by his family after a lengthy illness. He was born on March 30, 1944, in Rockford, the son of Charles and Elizabeth (Sadewater) Lee, Jr. Robert started Lee Excavating, Inc and Robert retired from Troy Lee Excavating, Inc., as an Operating Engineer, after...
Joshua Davis
May 14, 2023
Joshua Preston Davis, 49, of Rockford, passed away on May 14, 2023. He was born on September 17, 1973, the son of Robert A. Davis and Judy K. Fischer. He attended and graduated from Rockford schools. He worked as a machinist at NAFCO. Josh enjoyed watching the Chicago Bears. He was also a huge techno-music fan and loved to cook....
