Donna Greenwood
Sep 27, 2025
It is with a heavy heart that I share the passing of my beloved sister, Donna S. Greenwood, on September 27, 2025. Born on October 24, 1959, Donna was not only a sister but my best friend and confidant. Growing up we shared countless adventures, from playing tag outside to playing on the same softball team. Donna had an infectious...
Jennifer Salcedo
Sep 26, 2025
Jennifer Lynn Salcedo, 47, of Machesney Park, passed away on Friday, September 26, 2025, at UW Swedish American Hospital. She was born on October 6, 1977, in Rockford; the daughter of John and Bonnie (Penticoff) Birkett. Jennifer graduated from Christian Life in 1994 and went on to graduate from UC Berkley with a double bachelor's degree. She had worked as...
Cynthia Grillo
Sep 24, 2025
Cynthia M. Grillo, born September 10, 1958, to parents Robert Loehner and Dolores Desjardin, passed away on September 24, 2025, at the age of 67. Cynthia dedicated much of her life to working as a bus driver in transportation. She was a woman of many talents and joys. She loved the color pink, cherished her flowers and gardening, and was...
Britt Gadd
Sep 23, 2025
Britt E. Gadd, 58, of Freeport, passed away on September 23, 2025, in his home. He was born on January 29, 1967. He grew up in Berea, Kentucky, the son of Roy and Allie (Hylton) Gadd. He attended Montana State University Britt married Charline on August 30, 2025. He had worked as a concrete finisher. Britt was a hard worker...
Larry Outcelt
Sep 21, 2025
Larry D. Outcelt, 77, of Rockford, passed away in his home on September 21, 2025. He was born on July 16, 1948, the son of Graham and Grace (Hill) Outcelt. Larry served in the US Army during the Vietnam Conflict. He earned the Army Commendation Medal. He worked as a foreman at Camcar. Larry met Ruth, the love of his...
Richard Jacobson
Sep 19, 2025
Richard E. Jacobson, 94, of Rockford, passed away in his home on September 19, 2025, at 3:51 pm. He was born on March 16, 1931, in Eldorado, Iowa. The son of Elmer and Iola (Stewart) Jacobson. He was a loving husband, father, grandfather, and brother. Richard was a veteran and served in the US Army. He loved to be on...
Allen Burke
Sep 19, 2025
Allen Joseph Burke, 65, of Rockford, passed away on September 19, 2025, at OSF St. Anthony Medical Center. Allen was born on May 5, 1960, in Richland Center, Wisconsin; the son of Arthur and Myrtle (Morgan) Burke. Allen went to Page Park School. He worked for Barbara Olson Center of Hope. Allen lived at the Hallam Terrace group home for...
Carol Smith
Sep 18, 2025
Carol Marie (Lucht) Smith, 61, of Rockford, IL, passed away on September 18, 2025. She was born on September 27, 1963, the daughter of William Franklin and Lorene Olene (Ahrndt) Lucht. Carol graduated from Hartington High School in 1982. She married Mark Smith on May 29, 1982. She loved her children above everything else. She will be remembered for her...
Raymond Saunders
Sep 16, 2025
Raymond Lee Saunders, III, 55, of South Beloit, passed away on September 16, 2025. He was born on December 8, 1969, in Miami, Florida; the son of Raymond Lee Saunders, II and Lynda Carter. Raymond was a professional fisherman for many years on charter boats and more recently he worked as a painter. He enjoyed cooking and with his love...
Linda Oldenburg
Sep 16, 2025
Linda Lee Oldenburg, affectionally known by many as Funky, Wild Linda, or Luscious, passed away on September 16, 2025, in South Beloit, Illinois, at the age of 68. Born on September 11, 1957, in Beloit, Wi. Linda lived a vibrant life that touched countless people across the Rockford to Beloit communities. Linda lived for her family. She made sure everyone...
Stephen Vanderville
Sep 16, 2025
Stephen J. Vanderville Sr., of Belvidere, Illinois, passed away in his home on September 16, 2025. He was born on July 27, 1944, in Manistique, Michigan; eldest son of Russell and Velida (Popour) Vanderville. He graduated from Manistique High School in 1962 and soon after moved to the Chicagoland area. He worked as an electrician for the majority of his...
Urainia Gerhardt
Sep 12, 2025
Urainia "Raini" Kaye (Schubbe) Gerhardt, 53, of Freeport, passed away September 12, 2025. She was born on December 25, 1971, in Elgin, IL, to Bruce and Beverly (Craft) Schubbe. Raini was the oldest of two children. She attended Dundee-Crown High School in Carpentersville and graduated in 1990. March 30, 1991, she married her husband John M. Gerhardt. She enjoyed her...
Jean Dunn
Sep 11, 2025
Jean Dunn, age (almost) 80, a birthday she really wanted to reach, left this earth after a brief battle with pancreatic cancer. She was born in Doniphan, Missouri, to Walter and Ruby Hastings, the fourth of nine children. She moved to Illinois and attended Harlem High School. She married Harold Roberson in 1963 and together they raised three children. She...
James Faulk
Sep 7, 2025
James Donald "Don" Faulk, 86, of Rockford, passed away on September 7, 2025. He was born on December 16, 1938, in Dunklin County, Missouri, to William "Billie" Thea and Martha "Lucy" Lucille (Martin) Faulk. On April 24, 1965, James married the love of his life (Lana), with whom he shared 60 wonderful years. A devoted husband, he lovingly looked after...
Joan Buchanan
Sep 5, 2025
Joan Marie Buchanan, 80, of Belvidere, passed away on September 5, 2025, at Symphony Northwoods. She was born on January 29, 1945, in Chicago, IL; the daughter of John and Jeanette (Gutowski) Jaugilas. She graduated from Kelly High School in 1963 and married Paul Buchanan on December 1, 1984. He passed away on December 3, 2000. Joan was Jingles the...
Mary Grande
Sep 4, 2025
It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Mary Grande, our beautiful lady, on September 4, 2025, at UW Health Swedish American Hospital. She was born on October 27, 1936, in Rockford; the daughter of Henry and Edith (Neblock) Pliess. She grew up at the St. Francis Orphanage when her father passed away and her mother could...
Tod Weber
Sep 4, 2025
With sad hearts we share the news of the passing of Tod Allen Weber on September 4, 2025, a beloved husband, father, grandpa, son, brother, and friend. He was surrounded by his loving family after a courageous battle that he fought until the end. He was born May 23, 1964, in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania to Gerald and Shirley (Smith) Weber. Tod...
John Martin
Sep 2, 2025
John Richard Martin, 79, of Rockford, Illinois, passed from this life to Eternity on September 2, 2025. At the time of his passing, he was given exceptional care by the staff at OSF St. Anthony Medical Center in Rockford, Illinois. John was born to Edgar and Lillie Martin on April 13 th , 1946 in Rockford, Illinois. He attended West...
Anna Taylor
Aug 29, 2025
Anna C. Taylor, 87, of Rockford, IL, passed away peacefully on August 29, 2025. She was born on May 30, 1938, the daughter of Robert and Juanita (Ramsey) Frazier. Anna grew up in the South, where she shared her childhood with two brothers and four sisters. During high school, she was a cheerleader, and it was there that she met...
Michael Keinz
Aug 28, 2025
Michael J. Keinz Jr., 51, passed away peacefully at home on August 28, 2025, surrounded by his loving family after courageously fighting a two-year battle with colon cancer. Born on September 6, 1973, to Mike and Debi Keinz, Michael grew up with a strong sense of family and a passion for hard work. He was a devoted husband to Amanda...
