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...
Janet Goodnight
Jul 5, 2022
Janet Goodnight entered heaven July 5, 2022 with a loving heart, pure and true. She fought so hard to stay alive and my heart went with her the day she died. She's the woman I call mom, the strongest woman I knew and I would have given my life to help pull her through. She's my best friend, always by...
Dale Marshall
Jul 2, 2022
Dale Marshall, 83, of Rockford, IL, was called home by his Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, Saturday, July 2. Dale is survived by his wife and constant companion, JoAnne; children: Becky (Kent) Foster of Tucson, AZ, Bill Marshall of Ft Myers, FL, Jenny (Paul) Wilcox of Cape Coral, FL; step-children: Eric Wagner of Lisle, IL, Andrew (Laura) Wagner of Warrenville,...
Mary Hammer
Jul 2, 2022
Mary Catherine Hammer, 60, passed away peacefully on Saturday, July 2, 2022, in Rockford, Illinois. Mary was born on January 13, 1962, to Carol and Thomas Hammer in Rockford. She attended Rockford West High School, graduating in the class of 1980. She went on to work as a baker with her father at Hammer’s Swedish Bakery here locally. She went...
Jarry Travis
Jul 1, 2022
Jarry Dean Travis, 78, of Machesney Park, passed away peacefully at OSF St. Anthony on July 1, 2022, surrounded by his family and friends. Jarry was born on August 18, 1943, to John and Elizabeth (Ford) Travis in Willow Township, Richland County, WI. He was a machinist for 43 years at Greenlee Brothers in Rockford, IL. He loved NASCAR, the...
Dorothy Fant
Jun 24, 2022
Dorothy Fant, 88, of Loves Park, IL passed away June 24, 2022. Born in Chicago, IL on December 28, 1933, and moved to Ontarioville, IL in 1943. Attended Saint Edward's High School in Elgin, IL. Graduated from Northern Illinois University, Dekalb, IL with a degree in Education. Dorothy was a teacher in the Harlem school district and private Rockford elementary...
Michael Fraser
Jun 24, 2022
Michael Jennings Fraser Jr., “Mike,” age 57, of Loves Park, IL, went to his heavenly home on June 24, 2022, surrounded by his loving family. Mike was born on November 2, 1964, in Ames, Iowa, the oldest son of Michael J. Fraser Sr. and Sharon A. (Edwards) Fraser. He graduated from Harlem High School in 1982. He married Hong Tran...
Larry Swanson
Jun 22, 2022
Larry Allen Swanson died June 22, 2022 in Swedish American Hospital. He was born April 6, 1945 in Lasalle, Illinois, the son of Clyde and Lela (Jackson) Swanson. He was raised in North Park and Roscoe, Illinois. He graduated from Lasalle-Peru High School. Larry was a heat treat furnace operator before retirement. He worked at Woodward Governor and Pfauter Maag....
Robert Kruschka
Jun 21, 2022
Robert “Bob” Raymond Kruschka, of Byron, formerly of Salem, Missouri, passed away on June 21, 2022, in Generations at Neighbors Nursing Home. Born May 12, 1945, in Chicago; son of Bruno Kruschka and Connie Rafayko. Bob worked as a machinist. He was a member of the Sierra Club where he participated in many outdoor activities, including hiking, biking, and canoeing....
Debbie Beall
Jun 20, 2022
Debbie Kay Beall, 68, of Loves Park, passed away in her home on June 20, 2022, surrounded by her family. She was born on February 20, 1954; the daughter of LaVerne and Anna (Connelly) Krieg. She married Jerry A. Beall on May 12, 1984, in Chemung, IL. Debbie worked as a nurse for Swedish American Hospital for many years. She...
Tom Johnson
Jun 20, 2022
Tom “Tucker” Stuart Johnson, 55, beloved husband, adored father of three, son, sibling and friend to all passed away on Monday, June 20, 2022 at Serenity Hospice and Home due to complications from an unexpected stroke. Born on February 23, 1967 in Rockford, IL-- where Tucker also spent most of his life. While living in Rockford, he was introduced to...
Carole Santiago
Jun 19, 2022
UPDATED SERVICE INFORMATION: Carole Dianne Santiago, 69, of Belvidere, passed away on June 19, 2022, in Amberwood Care Centre after a long battle with Multiple Sclerosis. Born July 9, 1952, in Dixon, IL; the daughter of Albert and Winifred (Richesin) Schwandt. Carole married Efrain Santiago on June 24, 1984, in New York, NY. She worked as a Medical Secretary at...
Phyllis Mineff
Jun 16, 2022
Phyllis Lynn (Self) Mineff, 66, of Rockford, IL passed away peacefully in her home while surrounded by her family on Thursday, June 16, 2022. She was a loving wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, and a wonderful friend to many. She was born November 27, 1955, to the late Betty (Knight) Kendall and Loran Ray Self. In addition to her parents, she...
Joseph Fertitta
Jun 11, 2022
Joseph Michael Fertitta, 58, of Machesney Park, Illinois, passed away on Saturday, June 11, 2022, in his home surrounded by his family. Joseph was born on may 14, 1964, in Rockford to Samuel and Bernice Fertitta, where he was raised. He attended Harlem High School here locally. Joseph went on to become a roofer, which he did for many years....
Mary Cole
Jun 9, 2022
UPDATED SERVICE INFORMATION: Mary Lou Cole, 86, of Rockford, passed away on June 9, 2022, in Alden Park Strathmoor Nursing Home. She was born on December 16, 1935, in Galesburg, IL; the daughter of Milo and Ida (Roby) Simpson. She married William J. Cole on December 3, 1960, at the Brooke Methodist Church in Rockford. Mary worked at Sunstrand before...
Louis Cook
Jun 7, 2022
Louis W. Cook Jr., 44, of Rockford, Illinois, passed away Tuesday, June 7, 2022. Per Louis's wishes, no services will be conducted. Stateline Cremations is assisting the family, 712 Windsor Road, Loves Park, Illinois 61111.
Cassandra Tomassi
Jun 5, 2022
Cassandra “Cassie” Elizabeth Tomassi, 30, of Belvidere, passed away on June 5, 2022. She was born on July 23, 1991, in Daytona Beach, Florida; the daughter of Louis A and Laura J (Richter) Tomassi, Jr. She graduated from Belvidere High School in 2009. Cassie enjoyed being outdoors and exploring nature. Some of her favorite things to do was hiking, kayaking,...
Steven Nelson
Jun 4, 2022
Steven B. Nelson, 55, of Rockford, passed away Saturday, June 4, 2022. Born November 8, 1966, in Rockford, the son of Harold and Marion Nelson. Steve was a 1984 graduate of Auburn High School. He proudly served 6 years in the US Navy, spending time in the Persian Gulf Conflict. From completing his service, he worked for IBM for 20...
