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...
Elsie Rote
Apr 22, 2022
Elsie Mae Rote, 92, passed away peacefully at River Bluff Nursing Home on Friday, April 22, 2022. Elsie was born on January 7, 1930, in Idaville, Indiana, to Dorothy (Johnsonbaugh) and Floyd Sparks. Elsie attended Chalmers High School of Chalmers, Indiana, graduating in 1947. She attended Moody Bible Institute in Chicago, Illinois. Later on in 1951, she became a server,...
Maryann Greiner
Apr 22, 2022
Maryann Greiner, 73, of Rockford, Illinois, passed away peacefully at home surrounded by her family in the early hours of Friday, April 22, 2022. Maryann was born on January 25, 1949, to Patricia and Roger Swisher Sr. Maryann worked as a janitor at Fairview School and truly loved her job. She went on to receive her GED at 55 years...
Dennis Martin
Apr 22, 2022
Dennis Alan Martin, 75, of Rockford, IL passed away on April 22, 2022, in his home surrounded by family. He was born April 9, 1947, son to Clifford Martin & Francis (Harris) Martin Norup. Dennis met the love of his life, Linnea Halgrimson, the first time in 1959 at the 10th Avenue swimming pool. Later, the two childhood sweethearts married...
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....
