Laura Mcbain
Apr 21, 2022
Laura Ann McBain, 52, of Rockford, passed away on April 21, 2022. She was born on September 27, 1969; the daughter of Fred and Cora (Ross) Kelly. Laura had a heart of gold and would give you the shirt off your back. She had a deep faith in God. Her daughters think she was the best mom ever and that...
Thomas Garthwaite
Apr 20, 2022
Thomas D. Garthwaite, 59, of Beloit, passed away after a two-year battle with cancer on April 20, 2022. Born March 19, 1963, in Janesville, WI; son of William and Phyllis (Wells) Garthwaite. Tom was always happy when he was out hunting or fishing. Survivors include his brother David (Teresa) Garthwaite and sister Sandra (Frank) Johnson; several nieces and nephews; brother-in-law...
Drema Mcbain
Apr 19, 2022
Drema McBain passed away in her home in Machesney Park on April 19th, 2022. She was born on March 6th, 1950. Survived by her son, Larry McBain Jr.; sisters Sylvia and Lucy; brother, David; 5 grandchildren and 8 great grandchildren. Preceded in death by husband, Larry McBain Sr.; son, Robert McBain; Granddaughter, Andreayah McBain; Sisters, Elva and Mary; brothers Charles,...
Nancy Smith
Apr 15, 2022
Nancy L. Smith, 83, of Rockford, Illinois, passed away surrounded by her family at home on Good Friday, April 15, 2022. Nancy was born on August 12, 1938, in West Allis, Milwaukee, Wisconsin, to Mary and George Bigger. Nancy Smith loved crocheting, she donated many hats she made to our local hospitals for the NICU babies, she also donated many...
Lyndon Nelson
Apr 14, 2022
Lyndon Brookes Nelson, 49, passed away on Thursday, April 14, 2022, in Rockford, Illinois. No services will be conducted. Stateline Cremations is assisting the family, 712 Windsor Road, Loves Park, Illinois, 61111.
Christopher Jaworowski
Apr 11, 2022
Christopher Carey Jaworowski, 51, of Rockford, Illinois passed away on April 11, 2022 at Swedish American Hospital. Chris was born on January 9, 1971 in Rockford, Illinois, the son of Richard and Sandra (Kurth) Jaworowski. He graduated from Auburn High School, class of 1990. Chris worked for many years as a landscaper and home improvement handyman. Chris loved going to...
Brenda Erickson
Apr 5, 2022
Brenda J. Erickson, 72, of Belvidere, IL, passed away surrounded by her loving family in the afternoon hours of Tuesday, April 5, 2022. Brenda was born in Pennington Gap, VA, the daughter of Earl and Beaulah Wolfenberger. Brenda worked at Arnold Magnetic Technologies of Marengo, IL for 40 years before retiring in 2010. She loved making a home for her...
Johnny Magnuson
Apr 5, 2022
Johnny Louis Magnuson, Sr., 67, of Rockford, passed away on April 5, 2022, in Swedish American Hospital. He was born on May 23, 1954, in Rockford, the son of Joyce Magnuson. He married Peggy S. Thompson on September 18, 1981. John worked as a machinist for Ro-Pal Grinding in Rockford. If you needed to find John, he was probably out...
Jake Smith
Apr 1, 2022
Jake E. Lee Smith, 29, of Machesney Park, passed away unexpectedly on April 1, 2022. Jake was born on September 14, 1992, in Lowell, Massachusetts; son of Glen Smith and Theresa Sadler. He graduated from Harlem High School in 2008. He worked for both Jamco Products and Fives. Jake was studying Buddhism and was raising his son in that belief....
Larry Rippentrop
Apr 1, 2022
UPDATED SERVICE INFORMATION: Larry L Rippentrop, 73, Lindenwood, expired on Wednesday, April 1, after a short-battle with cancer which dealt him a knockout blow. He died at home surrounded by loved ones who chose to ignore the social distancing mandate during the corona virus pandemic in order to care for him. He believed that Jesus Christ had saved him from...
Bill Schuur
Mar 30, 2022
Bill Schuur, 64, of Rockford, passed away Wednesday, March 30, 2022 at home with his loving wife of 47 years by his side. Bill was born July 15, 1957, in Freeport, IL, the son of Marvin "Jim" and Betty (Lizer) Schuur. He grew up with his six siblings in Pecatonica, IL. Bill married Kathy Bull September 13, 1974. Bill worked...
Vickie Martin
Mar 26, 2022
Vickie Lynn Peak Martin, 69, of Rockford, Illinois, passed away peacefully in the late hours of Saturday, March 26, 2022. Vickie was born March 13, 1953, to Josephine and Fred Peak here in Rockford. She was married to Charles Martin for 26 years. Vickie made her family her priority, and enjoyed cooking and spending every minute she had with them....
Carol Taylor
Mar 21, 2022
Carol Elizabeth Taylor, 74, passed away at home in Janesville, Wisconsin, on Monday, March 21, 2022. Cremation rites have been accorded. Stateline Cremations is assisting the family, 712 Windsor Road, Loves Park, IL, 61111.
Sara Resenbeck
Mar 20, 2022
Sara Elizabeth Resenbeck, 81, of Rockford, passed away at Park Place Nursing Home in Belvidere, on March 20, 2022. Born September 29, 1940, in Spruce Pines, AL; the daughter of Samuel and Jessie (Dill) Wingo. She married Ralph Resenbeck on January 11, 1969, and he passed away on February 26, 2007. Sara was employed at Precision Group for over 25...
Daniel Perkins
Mar 19, 2022
Daniel (Dan) Dee Perkins, age 68 of Machesney Park, Illinois, passed away on March 19, 2022, at his home after battling cancer. He was born on August 20, 1953, to Donna (Hayden) and Charles Perkins. Dan proudly served in the United States Army, stationed in Munich, Germany. Throughout his life, he was a dedicated Chicago Cubs and Chicago Bears fan....
Dean Schade
Mar 19, 2022
Dean “Dino” Schade, 64, of Rockford, Illinois passed away March 19, 2022, surrounded by his loved ones. Dean was born on August 18, 1957, in Rockford, Illinois; the son of Merle and Irma Schade. Dean was a Jack-of-all-trades. If he didn’t have an answer to your problem, he always knew someone who did. One of his most noteworthy traits was...
Eduardo Gonzalez
Mar 19, 2022
Eduardo Gonzalez passed away on March 19, 2022, after a long illness surrounded by his loving family. Eduardo was born on September 26, 1939, in Rosenberg, Texas to mother Jovita Reyes Gonzalez and father Modesto Gonzalez. Ed worked at Elco Industries for 35 years and was a friend to all who knew him. Ed also was a musician and played...
James Pipitone
Mar 15, 2022
James “Pep/Jim” Pipitone, 79, passed away peacefully at home on Tuesday, March 15, 2022, with his best friend and companion dog, Aaliya by his side. James was born in Beloit, Wisconsin to William “Bill” and Jean Pipitone on February 6, 1943. James lived in Rockford for most of his life but spent a few years residing in South Carolina. James...
Tammi Hall
Mar 13, 2022
Tammi Lyn Hall, 54, of Rockford, passed away in her home surrounded by her family on March 13, 2022. Born June 8, 1967, in Rockford; daughter of Alan and Gloria (Pody) Ruff. She married William R. Hall, Jr. on January 23, 2000. Tammi enjoyed the simple things in life, an evening motorcycle ride with her husband, or a cross country...
Margaret Sadler
Mar 11, 2022
Margaret “Peggy” T. Sadler, 87, passed away peacefully surrounded by her loved ones on March 11, 2022, in Rockford, IL. She was born on April 1, 1934, the daughter of the late Robert and Gladys (Yale) Kelly. Peggy attended Janesville High School and married Norman G. Sadler on November 1, 1961, in Janesville, WI. He predeceased her on October 25,...
