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,...
Roger Skilling
Mar 8, 2022
Roger William Skilling of Poplar Grove, IL went to his heavenly home on March 08, 2022. Roger was born on October 1,1968 to Donald and Kathleen (Schiller) Skilling of Poplar Grove, IL. Roger married the love of his life Laura Goodall/Skilling of Poplar Grove, IL. Roger enjoyed collecting miniature John Deere equipment. He was a huge fan of Nascar. Roger...
Alex Weir
Mar 7, 2022
Alex Jacob Weir, 30, of Belvidere, passed away on March 7, 2022. He was born in Rockford on August 29, 1991, the son of Timothy Weir and Stephnie Christy. Alex earned his GED through Regional of Rockford and then went to Rock Valley College to become a computer technician at the age of 16. He was very tech savvy and...
Sandra Beck
Mar 4, 2022
Sandra K. Beck, 79, of Rockford went to her heavenly home on March 4, 2022, in River Bluff Nursing Home surrounded by her family. Born July 26, 1942, in Rockford, the daughter of Knox and Violet (Hiatt) Eatmon. On September 19, 1959, Sandra married the love of her life, Clarence M. Beck. Family and church were always the center of...
Leah Cruse
Mar 3, 2022
Leah Fern Cruse, 74, of Stillman Valley, passed away in her home on March 3, 2022. Born May 14, 1947, in Rockford; daughter of Emery and Elaine (Deveney) Wedig. Leah worked at Production Line as an assembler and was a bus driver for Septran for both Rockford and Stillman Valley school districts. She volunteered her time at Meridian Junior High...
Laura Forrest
Mar 3, 2022
Laura Ann Forrest, 58, of Rockford, Illinois passed away on Thursday, March 3, 2022 in her home surrounded by her loved ones. Laura was born on December 9, 1963 in Rockford, Illinois daughter of Millard and Vida (Creek) Blade. She was the youngest of ten children. Laura loved camping, fishing, travelling and motorcycles. It was through their shared love of...
Doris Gradick
Feb 27, 2022
Doris M Gradick, 85, of Rockford, passed away on February 27, 2022, at River Bluff Nursing Home. She was born on August 4, 1936, in Rockford, the daughter of Anders and Esther Johnson. She was a graduate of East High School and a member of Zion Lutheran Church. She worked for various banks over the years and her last position...
Brandon Winters
Feb 24, 2022
Brandon Joel Winters, 31, passed away on Thursday, February 24, 2022, in Rockford, Illinois. Brandon was born on July 20, 1990, in Rockford. He was raised in Pecatonica, Illinois, and attended high school there as well. He loved every second he had spending time with his family, no matter the occasion. In 2021, Brandon and Stephanie welcomed their daughter, MacKenzie,...
Sandra Wilson
Feb 20, 2022
Sandra L. (Pape) Wilson, 77, of Rockford passed away on Sunday, February 20, 2022, following a short illness. Born on July 5, 1944, in Guttenberg Iowa, the daughter of William Pape and Bernice (Fabert) Schwartz. Sandra would eventually move to Rockford, IL and in 1967 she married George F. Wilson. (Preceded in death). Soon after they were married, she agreed...
Gregory Van Blaricom
Feb 19, 2022
Gregory G. Van Blaricom, 72, of Rockford, Illinois, passed away peacefully in his home, surrounded by his family on Saturday, February 19, 2022. Greg was born to Jessica “Jessie” (Pangburn) and George Van Blaricom on July 6, 1949, in Rockford. He attended East High School of Rockford. Greg joined the U.S. Navy and spent the late 1960’s proudly serving his...
Rikkisha Keller
Feb 16, 2022
Rikkisha “Rikki” J. Keller, 35, of Rockford, Illinois, passed away at home on Wednesday, February 16, 2022. Rikki was born on October 15, 1986, in Rockford to Joan and Richard Keller. She attended Jefferson High School. Rikki was a “Daddy’s Girl”, and loved him with all of her heart. They had a blessed relationship that included being best of friends....
Mitchel Odorowski
Feb 15, 2022
Mitchel W. Odorowski, 67, of Rockford, passed away on February 15, 2022. Mitch was born on August 25, 1954 to Richard and Joan Odorowski in Chicago. He grew up in and around Chicago, and attended Fenton High School in Bensenville. He loved the outdoors and was a fan of the Chicago Bears and the Cubs. He was a skilled craftsman...
Robert Dawson
Feb 11, 2022
Robert “Bob” E. Dawson, 72, of Belvidere, passed away in his home on February 11, 2022. He was born on August 21, 1949, in Belvidere, the son of Robert B. and Mary Ann (Fencl) Dawson. Bob worked for many years delivering propane for Hick’s Gas. He enjoyed his vegetable garden, collecting things and sharing his knowledge of his collections. He...
Margaret Lester-Knott
Feb 9, 2022
Margaret Jeanette Lester-Knott, 93, of Rockford, passed away on February 9, 2022, surrounded by her family. She was born on March 29, 1928, in Rockford, the daughter of William and Vera (Morris) Lester. Margaret was a very loving person and was all about her family. She had a real love for flowers, gardening, and collecting rare antiques. She had a...
Jorge Monino
Feb 9, 2022
Jorge Alberto Monino, II, passed away on February 9, 2022, in Swedish American Hospital in Rockford, Illinois. Born October 4, 1976, in Arlington Heights, IL; son of Jorge and Mary (Sanders) Monino Boring. Jorge had many jobs during his lifetime, from working with high pressure pumps to fast-food delivery. He was an extremely artistic and creative person and worked in...
Raymond Wright
Feb 6, 2022
Raymond L. Wright, 83, of Monroe Center, passed away on February 6, 2022. Born February 9, 1938, in Wayne City, IL; son of Frank L. Wright and Opal Fay Mayhan. Ray married Genevieve Lynch on September 8, 1962, who passed away on September 9, 2009. Ray worked as a truck driver for most of his career and was a member...
James Mason
Feb 3, 2022
JAMES Mason (aka Sonny) passed away on February 3, 2022, at his Hospice Residence in Rockford, Illinois. As a resident of the Rockford area for over 35 years, Sonny was a God-fearing man who was supportive in the community and extremely active at his Rockford Church: Jerusalem Missionary Baptist Church. Mr. Mason was born March 28, 1939, to the late...
Edward Pendergrass
Feb 3, 2022
UPDATED SERVICE INFORMATION: Edward “Gary” Pendergrass, 69, of Machesney Park, passed away on February 3, 2022, in his home. Born September 6, 1952, in Clayton, Missouri; son of Arnold and Nettie (Taylor) Pendergrass. Gary served proudly in the US Army during the Vietnam War. He enjoyed gambling, slot machines were his favorite, and shopping with his grandkids, especially for fireworks...
