Daniel Carpenter
Jun 1, 2022
Daniel L. Carpenter, 37, of Rockford, passed away on June 1, 2022, in Swedish American Hospital. Born March 29, 1985, in Des Moines, Iowa; son of Daniel and LaDonna (Rosenbalm) Carpenter. Daniel had been working as a machinist at Spider, Inc with his dad. Daniel loved the outdoors, especially tubing, fishing, and camping. He enjoyed racing anything with a remote...
Sally Gallagher
May 31, 2022
Sally Anne Gallagher, 74, of Rockford, Illinois, passed away from natural causes in her home on May 31, 2022. Sally was born on January 2, 1948, to Walter and Gwen Coe of Rockford, IL. She attended Rockford West High School, where she was a member of many clubs and organizations, including the National Honor Society, the Quill and Scroll International...
Dale Clark
May 27, 2022
Dale B. Clark passed away on May 27, 2022. Born March 18, 1951, in Belvidere, IL to Jesse and Laura Orene (Billeter) Clark. Dale grew up farming near Garden Prairie before becoming a Millwright with Local 2158 and working construction in Northern Illinois. He married Lorna Noe in 1973. Dale had a strong work ethic and could fix anything. "You...
Lucas Miles
May 24, 2022
Lucas Caine Miles, 31 years old, of Rockford, Illinois, passed away unexpectedly on Tuesday, May 24, 2022. Luke was born in Rockford, Illinois on August 14, 1990. Luke graduated from Hononegah High School in Rockton, Illinois, in 2009. Growing up, Luke had great talent on his skateboard, and he loved being outdoors- camping, hiking, and fishing. He had a huge...
John Giglio
May 22, 2022
John Phillip Giglio passed away on Sunday, May 22, 2022 in his home, surrounded by his loving family. John was born on January 6, 1937 to Joseph and Ruby Giglio. He is survived by his ex-wife Judy and their daughters Jana Giglio Janes and Janae Giglio Burton, grandchildren Dustin Giglio, Tobias Burton, Nicole Burton, Heather Burton; grandchild Kylie Giglio and...
David Sandberg
May 19, 2022
David E. Sandberg, 46, of Rockford, Illinois, passed away at OSF Saint Anthony Medical Center on Thursday, May 19, 2022. David was born on November 21, 1975, in Rockford, to Florence (Daniels) and Philip Sandberg, where he was raised. He attended Guilford High School. He went on to marry the love of his life, Andrea Tamborello, on May 18, 2002,...
Terry Frer
May 10, 2022
Terry Lee Frer, 67, of Rockford, passed away in his home on May 10, 2022. He was born on September 5, 1954, in Chicago; the son of Joseph Bing and Patricia (Mertes) Frer. He proudly served his country as a medic in the US Air Force. He married Linda Johnson on January 14, 1977. She passed way on May 5,...
Lawrence Francis
May 10, 2022
Lawrence Francis was born July 19, 1946, and passed peacefully May 10, 2022, surrounded by his loving family and wife Phyllis Francis, while under the care of Hospice Provided by Promedica. After graduating high school, he spent three years in the United States Army. He was very proud of serving his country. He was able to travel to Germany and...
Danny Zeller
May 10, 2022
Danny Eugene Zeller, 65, of Rockford, passed away in his home on May 10, 2022. He was born February 17, 1957, in Rockford; the son of Robert and Donna (Perkins) Zeller. Danny enjoyed making furniture and doing woodworking in his shop. He raced remote control trucks and even did some competitions in Rockford. When his daughter Stacy was younger, he...
Donna Carr
May 4, 2022
Donna Jean Carr of Garden Prairie, IL passed away peacefully at home on May 4, 2022 with family members by her side. She was born on August 28, 1938 in Marengo, IL to Anna Dillinder Tornow and Troy Dillinder. She grew up in Union, IL, attended Union Grade School, and graduated from Marengo Community High School in 1956. She married...
James Millhouse
May 4, 2022
James “Jim” Millhouse died May 4, 2022, at home surrounded by his loving family after a ten year battle with Parkinson’s Disease. Jim was born August 3, 1941, in Kenosha, Wisconsin to Harvey and Lucile Millhouse. He married Judy Shemanske on July 8, 1980, in Kenosha. The following spring they moved to Rockford, Illinois. Jim was a manufacturing engineer. He...
Donald Nemec
May 4, 2022
Donald Robert Nemec, 82, of Roscoe, formerly of Belvidere, passed away in his home, surrounded by his family, on May 4, 2022. He was born December 13, 1939, in Lake Village, Indiana; the son of Robert and Lela (Grilley) Nemec. He graduated from Harvard Community High School in 1958. Donald proudly served our country in the US Army from 1963...
Donald Nemec
May 4, 2022
UPDATED SERVICE INFORMATION: Donald Robert Nemec, 82, of Roscoe, formerly of Belvidere, passed away in his home, surrounded by his family, on May 4, 2022. He was born December 13, 1939, in Lake Village, Indiana; the son of Robert and Lela (Grilley) Nemec. He graduated from Harvard Community High School in 1958. Donald proudly served our country in the US...
Gary -
Apr 30, 2022
UPDATED SERVICE INFORMATION: Gary P. Roper (“Roper”), 83, of Rockford, passed away on Saturday, April 30, 2022, in his home. He was born April 2, 1939, in Rockford; the son of William and Vivian Roper. He worked and owned his own business- Bill and Jim’s Pump Service. He was a member of the SM&SF Club, as well as the Eagles...
Sherry Campbell
Apr 30, 2022
Sherry Diane Campbell, 68, of Rockford, passed away in her home surrounded by her family on April 30, 2022. She was born on November 15, 1953, in Rockford; the daughter of Doyle and Bonnie (Stark) Sumpter. Sherry worked as a care giver/personal assistant for many years. She loved to cook and enjoyed going out to dance. She really liked going...
Kenneth Boyd
Apr 29, 2022
Kenneth Ray Boyd, 74, of Paduca, KY, passed away on April 29, 2022, in Serenity House in Oregon, IL. Born October 31, 1947, in Paduca, KY; the son of Halford and Mary (Watkins) Boyd. Ken served in the US Navy and then went on to work as a corrections officer. He worked for the IL Department of Corrections, Trans Corps...
Frank Shields
Apr 27, 2022
Frank Shields, longtime resident of Rockford, IL passed away on Wednesday, April 27, 2022, at the age of 74. After several months of declining health, Frank died peacefully with his family and children by his side. Frank was a generous person with a big heart, never hesitating to help people out. He was known for his friendliness and often referred...
Peggy Magnuson
Apr 26, 2022
Peggy S. Magnuson, 66, of Rockford, passed away unexpectedly on April 26, 2022. She was born on March 11, 1956, in Freeport, IL; daughter of Charles and Mary (Burnett) Thompson, Sr. She married Johnny L. Magnuson, Sr. on September 18, 1981, who unfortunately passed away a few weeks ago on April 5, 2022. Peggy worked for Rockford Memorial Hospital in...
Geraldine Gerard
Apr 24, 2022
Geraldine Molly Gerard, 83, passed away peacefully at home surrounded by her family on Sunday, April 24, 2022. Geraldine was born on April 12, 1939, to Josephine and Henry Mallory in Chicago, Illinois. She attended Forman High School in Chicago. She went on to marry Ronald C. Gerard on May 7, 1961, in Chicago. She was a devout member of...
Steve Kirkpatrick
Apr 24, 2022
Steve K. Kirkpatrick, 65, of Rockford, passed away on April 24, 2022, in his home. He was born March 30, 1957, in Rockford; the son of Ival and Lillian (Paladino) Kirkpatrick. He worked as a header at Midstate Screw Factory. He was a member of the SM&SF Club, Lombardi Club, and the Eagles Club. He volunteered many hours to all...
