Donna Wierzgacz
May 11, 2023
Donna J. Wierzgacz, 67, of Belvidere, passed away in her home on May 10, 2023. She was born on May 20, 1955, in Chicago, the daughter of Harry and Jeanette (Musilek) McIntyre. Donna married Bruce Wierzgacz on September 28, 1984; he passed away on June 16, 2014. She is a former member of the Eagles Club in Belvidere and worked...
David Young
May 9, 2023
David James Young, Sr., 78, of Belvidere, passed away in his home on May 5, 2023, surrounded by his family. He was born June 14, 1944, in Whitewater, WI, the son of Fred and Mariam (Keller) Young. He graduated from Orfordville High School in 1963. David served in the US Army from 1965 to 1968 and is a Vietnam veteran....
Gary Eisenreich
May 8, 2023
Gary Stephen Eisenreich, 64, of Rockford, passed away May 6, 2023, at Kindred Hospital in Sycamore, IL. He was born on August 5, 1958, in Heidelberg, Germany and the son of Arno and Virginia (Huff) Eisenreich. Gary worked as a pesticide applicator for many companies over the years. He was an avid Cubs and Bears fan and enjoyed watching professional...
Darren Smith
May 5, 2023
Darren Edwin Smith, 54, of Davis Junction passed away in his home on May 3, 2023. He was born April 16, 1969, in Mendota, IL, the son of Lyle and Tracy (Werner) Smith. He graduated from Earlville High School in 1987 in Earlville, IL and then graduated from Rockford College in 1993 with a bachelor’s degree in business administration. He...
John Drnek
May 5, 2023
No matter what you the reader read within this text, it will never truly describe the type of man John P. Drnek was. I the writer can only attempt to scratch the surface in the hopes of truly conveying the essence of who he was and who I’d like to think he still is. John was born June 23, 1960,...
Phyllis Hodgson
May 4, 2023
UNDATED SERVICE INFORMATION: Phyllis Hodgson (Dander) passed away at home listening to music with family by her side on October 19, 2022, at the age of 80 years old in Loves Park, IL. Phyllis grew up in, and was a long-time resident of Genoa, IL. She was born on July 10 th, 1942, to Fred and Ethel Dander. She graduated...
Michael Smith
May 3, 2023
Michael “Mike” Anthony Smith, 61, of Ashton, IL, passed away on April 30, 2023, after a short battle with cancer. He was born on October 11, 1961, to Patrick and Betty (Johnson) Smith, in Memphis, TN. He graduated from Elgin Larkin HS, Elgin, IL, in 1979. He went on to attend Northern Illinois University, where he met Donna Brown. They...
Michelle Minnick
May 2, 2023
Michelle Lee Minnick, 44, of Rockford, passed away in her home on April 26, 2023, with family by her side. She was born on June 14, 1978. Michelle loved to read and was an avid Stephen King fan. Her passion was working daycare as a personal assistant. Michelle is survived by her sister Misty Kara; her mother Terry Minnick; her...
Amy Sell
Apr 28, 2023
Amy Renee Sell, 39, of Rockford, passed away on April 21, 2023. She was born on December 1, 1983, the daughter of David and Doreen (Wartgow) Sell. Amy enjoyed fishing and spending time with her sons. Everyone who knew Amy knew how important her faith was to her. Amy was a loving mother, daughter, sister, and aunt. She will be...
Bernard Banks
Apr 26, 2023
Bernard Anthony Banks, 22, of Rockford, passed away and was found on April 20, 2023. He was born on August 19, 2000, in Chicago, the son of Theresa L. Banks. Bernard enjoyed peace and quiet. He loved to play Call of Duty and binge watch his favorite tv shows. Bernard is survived by his mother Theresa L. Banks; his foster...
Anthony Zangaro
Apr 26, 2023
Anthony Guy Zangaro, 62, of Beloit, WI, passed away on April 6, 2023, in his home. He was born on September 20, 1960, in California; the son of Robert and Emille (Mitchell) Zangaro. He graduated from De Sales High School in Columbus, OH in 1978. He also graduated from Ohio State University in 1985. After graduation, Tony entered the US...
Mary Vagle
Apr 25, 2023
Our dear mother, Mary Ann Vagle, sadly passed away at home surrounded by her family on Thursday April 20, 2023, at the age of 73. She was a wonderful mother, grandmother and sister who was always there when we needed her. She was very loved and will be missed terribly. She was a beautiful person who spread joy and happiness...
Penelope Borchmann
Apr 24, 2023
UPDATED SERVICE INFORMATION: Penelope Margaret Borchmann, age 55, of Rockford, passed away in her home on April 16, 2023, from heart problems. She was born February 3, 1968, in Rockford to Donna Akey and Gary Borchmann. She graduated from Harlem High School in 1987. She worked as a care giver and server at Independence Village. She enjoyed cooking. She also...
Daniel Burkhamer
Apr 23, 2023
Daniel F. Burkhamer, 62, passed suddenly on April 19, 2023. He was born in Belvidere, IL August 18, 1960, to William E. and Wanda F. (Ford) Burkhamer. He is predeceased by Grandparents Edward A. and Coral (Brunell)Burkhamer and Ben and Lily (Junior) Ford, father and mother, sister Becky Burkhamer, brother Gerald Burkhamer, and wife Rita (Pierce) Burkhamer Survived by brothers...
Judy Dehn
Apr 19, 2023
Judy Faye Dehn, 68, of Machesney Park, passed away in her home on April 18, 2023. Born June 6, 1954, in St. Louis, MO; daughter of Howard and Annabell (Cobb) Ainley. Judy had worked as a bus driver for over 20 years. She and her husband Don enjoyed gambling, especially penny slots. She is survived by her children April, Leah,...
Sylvia Marlow
Apr 17, 2023
Sylvia L. Marlow, 71, of Rockford, IL passed away due to illness on Saturday, April 8th, surrounded by family and friends. Sylvia was the oldest of 6 children, born on March 18th, 1952, to Carl and Joyce (Roof) Greer. She graduated from Harlem High School, class of 1970. Sylvia’s favorite things to do were crocheting, bowling, and spending time with...
Brian Schier
Apr 17, 2023
Brian Schier, 65, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, April 11 at UW Swedish American hospital in Rockford, IL. He was born December 15, 1957, the son of the late Russell and Rogene Schier from Oregon, IL. Survivors include his son, Russell W. Schier of Oregon, IL, daughter, Jeneen (Robert) Anderson of West Brooklyn, IL, and two sisters, Carol Ann (Ted...
Perry Shippy
Apr 17, 2023
UPDATED SERVICE INFORMATION: Perry Shippy, 65, lifelong resident of Pecatonica passed away on February 26, 2023 with his children by his side. He was employed as a forklift mechanic by Equipment Depot for the past 30 years. Prior to being a forklift mechanic, he worked at Rock Ford Tractor in Pecatonica. Perry was involved with the Pecatonica Fire Department, Planning...
Polly Minnier
Apr 16, 2023
Polly Ann Minnier, 71, of Rockford, passed away on April 12, 2023, in OSF St. Anthony Medical Center. Born December 26, 1951, in Rockford; the daughter of Fay and Shirley (Rackey) Steffa. Polly had worked at Warner Lamber/Cadbury/Mondelez for many years before retiring. She loved animals, and she collected angels and giraffes. Polly is survived by her children Christopher (Jody)...
Arthur Youngberg
Apr 15, 2023
Arthur F Youngberg Jr 77 of Machesney Park, Il passed away April 13, 2023, in Rockford, Il at P.A. Peterson where he had lived for the past 5 years. Born Arthur Fred Youngberg Jr to Arthur F Youngberg Sr & Jeanette (Neil) Burke on March 11,1946. Art worked for the Plumbers & Pipefitters Local 23 for 35 years before retiring...
