Robert Crabtree
Aug 20, 2022
Robert Crabtree,62, passed away at his home in Oregon on August 20,2022. Robert was born to Charles and Betty (Schueneman) Crabtree on May 25,1960. He spent his early years in Racine,Wi before moving to Illinois where he attended Marengo High School. After high school he went on to work in the family metal finishing business before eventually owning his own...
Robert Burnette
Aug 16, 2022
Robert Eugene Burnette, 88, of Rockford, passed away in his home on August 16, 2022, ... or as he would say, - "that’s a roughie"... he finally got down to the nitty-gritty - and that’s that. He was surrounded by his family or as he liked to call them...his little "Whipper Willows " He was born on May 24, 1934,...
Joseph Southerland
Aug 11, 2022
A life so beautifully lived, deserves to be beautifully remembered. Joseph Southerland, 48, of Rockford, passed away on August 11, 2022, in his home surrounded by his loving wife and family after succumbing to his medical diagnosis. He was born on February 9, 1974, at St. Peter’s Hospital in New Brunswick NJ. He graduated from Franklin High School in Frankl,...
Dustin Adkerson
Aug 10, 2022
Dustin Gene Adkerson, 37, of Belvidere, IL passed away at home in his sleep on August 10, 2022. He was the first of three children of Teresa and Dale Adkerson. He was an amazing son, brother, father, partner, and friend. He was loved by so many since he never met a stranger. He always knew how to make people laugh....
William Ousley
Aug 9, 2022
William Ousley, 57, of Rockford, Illinois, passed away unexpectedly on August 9, 2022, in Rockford. William was born on March 13, 1965, in Dubuque, Iowa, to Karan Turnmeyer and William Ousley. He attended West High School here in Rockford. He worked at Quality Metals in Byron, Illinois for four years. Bill “Billy Goat” was an avid Vikings Fan. He loved...
Evea Kachmar
Aug 6, 2022
Evea Gale Kachmar, 65, of Rockford, Illinois, passed away on Saturday, August 6, 2022, at Swedish American Hospital. Evea was born to Alline and Richard Lang on June 13, 1957, in Mobile, Alabama. She married Joseph Kachmar in Wisconsin on July 8, 1988. Evea was a beloved mother, and grandmother. She enjoyed any and every activity with her grandchildren. She...
Hervell Fuse
Aug 3, 2022
Hervell Julia Fuse, 78, of Rockford, passed away on August 3, 2022, in her home. She was born August 14, 1943, in Chicago, IL, the daughter of William Morris and Carrie Blackman. She graduated from Dunbar Vocational High School in 1962 and Johnson & Well Culinary Institute in 1990. She was the first female repair tech to work for Sears...
Gloria Epling
Aug 2, 2022
Gloria Dean Epling, 88, of Machesney Park, passed away peacefully Tuesday, August 2, 2022, in her own home, surrounded by her loving and caring family.Gloria was born on August 1, 1934, in Rockford, IL, the daughter of John (Jack) and Corinne (Carter) Nicoson. She married Charles (Chuck) Epling on May 13, 1953. Gloria graduated from Harlem High School in 1952....
Everette Osgood
Aug 2, 2022
UPDATED SERVICE INFORMATION: Everette R. Osgood, 77, of Rockford, passed away on August 2, 2022, at 8:17 am in Amberwood Care Center. He was born in Rockford on November 2, 1944, the son of Everette and Winifred Osgood. He was a graduate of Belvidere High School. He married Peggy Crocker on October 7, 1978. He worked at Camcar Textron for...
Frances Jones
Jul 28, 2022
Frances M. Jones (79) was born in Chicago, IL on July 25, 1943. She rose into the open arms of Jesus on July 28, 2022. She lived a long life as a kind, caring, generous and loving soul. As a young lady, she was skilled in shorthand and an excellent typist. This led to work as a transcriptionist, bookkeeper, office...
Anthony Gudvangen
Jul 26, 2022
Anthony L. Gudvangen, 82, of Davis Junction, passed away on July 26, 2022, in his home with his wife Sue by his side. Born May 19, 1940, in Des Moines, Iowa; the son of Russell and Hilma (Lund) Gudvangen. He graduated from Albert Lea High School in Albert Lea, Minnesota in 1958 and went on to graduate from Carthage College...
Eric O'Farrell
Jul 26, 2022
Eric S. O’Farrell, 52, of Rockford, passed away peacefully at home on July 26, 2022. He was born December 28, 1969, to Earl and Darlene O’Farrell in Rockford, IL. At 15 months old, his parents moved to Riverside, California, where he would spend the next 44 years of his life. Eric attended Ramona High School in 1987 and out of...
Judith Nichols
Jul 21, 2022
Judith Anell (Wolf) Nichols, 83, of Rockford, passed away on July 21, 2022, in her daughter’s home, surrounded by family. She was born on September 3, 1939, in Chicago; the daughter of Charles P. and Henrietta M (Smith) Wolf. She married John Nichols on August 2, 1959, in Bensenville, IL. Judith was a faithful soul, loved her Lord, and cherished...
Larry Aldridge
Jul 19, 2022
Larry Gene Aldridge, 76, of Stillman Valley, passed away on July 19, 2022, in Swedish American Hospital surrounded by his family. He was born on December 16, 1945, in Gideon, Missouri; the son of Coy and Virginia (Fowler) Aldridge. He graduated from Dupo High School in Dupo, IL in 1964. Larry married Cathy Horath on January 27, 1968, in Byron....
Jack Hansen
Jul 17, 2022
Jack Gordon Hansen, age 77, passed away peacefully with family at his side on Sunday, July 17 th , 2022 after a long illness. Jack was born on April 12 th , 1945, in Herrin, Illinois, the son of Gordon and Hessie (Fulkerson) Hansen. He married his beloved wife Barb on August 21 st , 1987, in Rockford, Il. Jack...
Nicole Benavides
Jul 17, 2022
Nicole Lyn Benavides, A beautiful life that came to an end on July 17, 2022. Nicole was born on June 10, 1973, and right then she greatly impacted the lives of those around her. Since she was a child, she went out of her way to show immense compassion for others. Always the wisest, most adventurous, and courageous, person in...
Linda Hernandez
Jul 16, 2022
Linda S Hernandez, 75, passed away in her Rockton, Illinois home, on July 16, 2022, with her loving husband at her side. Linda was born November 24, 1946, to Jack and Dorothy Logan in Beloit, Wisconsin. She grew up in South Beloit, IL with her three brothers Terry, Jack and Ricky Logan. Linda graduated from South Beloit High School and...
Judith Heins
Jul 15, 2022
Judith Marie Heins, 66, of Rockford, passed away suddenly on July 15, 2022, in Swedish American Hospital. She was born on October 1, 1955, in Rockford; the daughter of Robert and Carole (Reed) Heins. She worked as a nurse at both Rockford Memorial Hospital and Swedish American Hospital over the years. She loved animals and caring for the stray cats...
Vicki Beckman
Jul 15, 2022
Vicki JoAnn Beckman (Stanley) was born on October 1, 1961, to Gordon and Iris (Anderson) Stanley in Rockford, IL, where she lived her entire life. She passed away on Friday July 15, 2022, in her home, unexpectedly. Vicki attended Jefferson High School and at the age of 16 began working at Stockholm Inn as a hostess and shortly thereafter became...
Phillip Villarreal
Jul 12, 2022
Phillip Raul Villarreal, 51, of Rockford, IL, passed away unexpectedly on Tuesday, July 12, 2022. Phillip was born to Maria Adulia “Lula” and Pablo R. Villarreal on August 18, 1970, here in Rockford. He worked at Chrysler in Belvidere, IL for many years. He enjoyed spending time with his boys, and family, as well as fishing. He is survived by...
