Richard Decker
Nov 27, 2025
Richard Decker, 69, of Rockford, passed away on November 27, 2025, in his home, surrounded by his family. He was born on August 21, 1956, in Rockford, the son of Bill and Katie (Gagliano) Decker. He was a high school graduate and worked as a private contractor most of his life. His last job was working for Vtech Corvette fixing...
Howard Peters
Nov 25, 2025
Howard Peters, 77, passed away peacefully on November 25, 2025, in Loves Park, Illinois. Born on July 25, 1948, in Chicago, Illinois, Howard lived a life marked by dedication, service, and a deep appreciation for learning and technology. He proudly served his country as a member of the United States Army and was a Vietnam veteran. Following his military service,...
Virgil Pepper
Nov 22, 2025
Virgil R. "Rex" Pepper, 78, of Machesney Park, IL, passed away at home with his family by his side on November 22, 2025. He was born on October 8, 1947, in Alamosa, Colorado, the son of Notley and Beatrice (Griffith) Pepper. Rex proudly served in the United States Marine Corps as an E5 Sergeant during the Vietnam Conflict. On January...
Kelvin Krise
Nov 20, 2025
Kelvin Glen Krise, 70, of Pecatonica, passed away peacefully in his sleep at home on November 20, 2025. He was born on August 12, 1955, to Glen and Mildred (Heid) Krise. Kelvin graduated from Stockton High School in 1973. On March 14, 1981, he married the love of his life, Sharon Mielke. Kelvin spent many years as a dedicated dairy...
Jennie Baxter
Nov 16, 2025
Jennie Louise Baxter, 94, born February 4, 1931, passed away peacefully on November 16, 2025, at 11:34 PM. Jennie was a loving Daughter, Sister, Wife, Mother of 7, Aunt, Cousin, Grandma, Great-Grandma, and Great-Great Grandma! She married the love of her life Bill Baxter on November 19, 1948. They were married just 5 months shy of 50 years before Bill...
Robert Salamone
Nov 15, 2025
Robert "Bob" Carl Salamone, 67, of Rockford, passed away in his home on November 15, 2025. He was born on August 10, 1958, in Rockford, the son of Carl Robert and Joanne (Killeen) Salamone. Bob worked for many years as an HVAC journeyman with Local 219. On April 15, 2000, he married the love of his life, Amy Homuth. He...
Brad Hayes
Nov 15, 2025
Brad Lee Hayes, of Poplar Grove, IL, passed away on November 15, 2025, at the age of 58. He was born on October 17, 1967, in Belvidere to James Woodrow Hayes and Carolyn Louise (Butram) Hayes. Brad graduated from North Boone High School in 1985 and married the love of his life, Jill, on September 2, 1989. A master carpenter...
Craig Davis
Nov 14, 2025
Craig Kevin Davis, born on September 13, 1951, in Evanston, Illinois, passed away on November 14, 2025. He was the beloved son of R. Spencer and Isabel Davis. Craig married the love of his life, Patsy, on September 24, 2009. He worked as an IT technician for Eclipse for many years, where he retired in 2018. Craig enjoyed the simple...
Gary Clarke
Nov 13, 2025
Gary Clarke Sr., of Freeport, formally of Elmhurst, passed away peacefully surrounded by family on November 13, 2025, from stroke complications. He was born August 4, 1946, in Elmhurst, the son of James and Ruth "Bertha" Clarke. He was the husband and best friend to Darice Clarke for 26 years. He was also a very caring and compassionate man towards...
Gerald "Jerry" Davidson
Nov 12, 2025
Gerald "Jerry" Dennis Davidson, 59, of Rockford, passed away in his home on November 12, 2025, from a sudden illness. He was born on September 30, 1966, the son of Gerald Franklin and Janie Elizabeth (Halcomb) Davidson. He was employed as a saw operator at American Quality Manufacturing. Jerry loved gardening and he could produce the best tomatoes from seed...
Edward Morris
Nov 11, 2025
Edward (Papa Bear) Morris, age 80, passed away peacefully on November 11, 2025. Ed was born on October 4, 1945, in Kearney, Nebraska to Harold and Cerise Morris. Ed attended East High School in Rockford, IL. After he graduated, he attended Rockford College and Whitewater University before joining the Army. He was stationed in Germany for two years in the...
Chris Coleman
Nov 11, 2025
Chris Alan Coleman, 72, of Kingston, Illinois, passed away on November 11, 2025. He was born on April 28, 1953, in Belvidere, the son of Matt Coleman and Darlene Frint. Chris graduated from Belvidere High School in 1971. He married the love of his life, Lynda Lynch, on August 7, 2007. He worked for 28 years as a maintenance mechanic...
Debra Arndt
Nov 10, 2025
Debra Lynn (Gillette) Arndt passed away peacefully on November 10, 2025, with her daughter by her side. To know Debbie was to love her. She was a devoted mother, a cherished friend, and a bright presence whose warmth touched everyone around her. Debbie was born on May 27, 1955, in Mendota, Illinois, to Bud and Dolly Gillette. She lived there...
Abigail Heckman
Nov 10, 2025
Abigail Marie Heckman "Abadoodle" went to her Heavenly Home November 10, 2025, from an automobile accident. Loving daughter, sister, niece, grandchild, and best friend to many, many people. She truly was loved by her family and by anyone that became her friend. She had such an infectious smile and an even more infectious laughter and her quirky personality. To meet...
John Pfeifer
Nov 9, 2025
John F. Pfeifer, 74, of Beloit, WI passed away suddenly on November 9, 2025. He was born on February 18, 1951, in Austin, MN, the son of Jerome and Orva (Fagerness) Pfeifer. John graduated from Belvidere High School and was a survivor of the tornado of 1967 in Belvidere, IL. He briefly attended Northern Illinois University and took immense pride...
Thomas Barrick
Nov 9, 2025
Thomas P. Barrick passed away peacefully at his home on Sunday, November 9, 2025, at age 79. Born on February 14,1946 in Evansville, IN, the son of Robert M. and Margaret A. Barrick. He graduated from Guilford High School in 1964. He was a proud Vietnam Veteran, serving in the US Army's 2nd Squadron, 11th Armored Cavalry "Blackhorse Regiment." He...
John Davis
Nov 7, 2025
John M. Davis, 50, of Rockford, passed away unexpectedly on November 7, 2025, at UW Swedish American Hospital. He was born on October 10, 1975, in Rockford, the son of Michael Davis and Susan Anderson. John graduated from Jefferson High School in 1994. John came from a long-standing military family, including his grandfather, who was a Navajo Windtalker during World...
Marlys Nickel
Nov 7, 2025
Our beloved mother Marlys Nickel passed away on November 7th with her faithful spouse Eddie at her side in her home around 11:30 AM. She was looking forward to making it to their 10th anniversary this month. Although she knew her time was drawing near to leave us, she tried hard to stay as long as she could. Predeceased by...
Keith Jeske
Nov 7, 2025
On November 7, 2025, Rev. Keith Warren Jeske, 74, of Rockford, IL, passed into the presence of his Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ. Keith was born on October 22, 1951, in Alliance, Nebraska and grew up in Alamo, Texas, the son of Glen and Delores Jeske. Throughout his life he touched many lives with his intelligence, gentleness, generosity, and humility....
Raymond Ford
Nov 6, 2025
Raymond Carl Ford, 93, of Rockford, passed away peacefully at his home on November 6, 2025. He was born on May 24, 1932, in Rockford, Illinois, the son of Ira and Inez (Leete) Ford. Ray married Penny (Baxter) Grow on March 19, 1974, and together they built a loving life filled with faith, service, and family. He worked for many...
