James Lyles
Nov 11, 2021
James M. Lyles, 77, of Kings, passed away November 11, 2021, at home after a short illness surrounded by his family and friends. He was born February 15, 1944, on Pumpkin Center, Arkansas, son of Walter and Sallie (Walker) Lyles. Jim got together with Gloria Ohnstad in 1989 they have been together for the last 32 years. Jim worked in...
Kevin Collins
Nov 9, 2021
Kevin Dale Collins, 58, of Machesney Park, passed away on November 9, 2021, in Javon Bea Hospital. Born November 7, 1963, in Rockford; son of Bobby and Mary (Dewey) Collins. Kevin was a member of the Good Time Car Club and Gear Heads of Rockford. From a small boy he enjoyed building models and was a member of a multiple...
Kleber Bartram
Nov 4, 2021
Kleber Maxon Bartram, age 92, passed away at home of his son, David Bartram, on Thursday, the 4th of November, 2021, in Beloit, Wisconsin. Born June 28, 1929, in Hancock, WI. Eldest son of George William Bartram and Esther Mae (Monroe) Bartram of Beloit, WI. He was preceded in death by his wife, Sandra Lee (Luepke) Bartram and daughter, Paula...
Manuel Torres
Nov 2, 2021
Manuel Torres Villagrana, 66, of Rockford, Illinois, passed away unexpectedly on Tuesday, November 2, 2021, in his home. Manuel was born on October 17, 1955, in Mexico to Tomas Torres and Hermelinda Villagrana Torres. Manuel had a passion for music and could be often heard playing his bass. He also loved collecting various items. Manuel will be deeply missed by...
Diana Lungo
Nov 1, 2021
UPDATED SERVICE INFORMATION Diana J. Lungo, 76, of Rockford passed away in her home on November 1, 2021, surrounded by her loving family. Born October 17, 1945, daughter of Charles and Jean Kurlinkus. Graduated from Marengo High School. Married to the love of her life, Guy Lungo, for 54 years. Diana was employed as a lunch lady at Cherry Valley...
Ronald Zick
Nov 1, 2021
Ronald Allen Zick 67, passed away after a short illness on November 1, 2021. He was surrounded by his family as he left this earth to live in eternity with his heavenly father. A memorial service was held at Central Christian Church on Nov. 8. He is survived by his wife, Cindy and his children and grandchildren. They are: Josh...
Arthur Quist
Nov 1, 2021
UPDATED SERVICE INFORMATION: Athur G. Quist, 80, of Rockford, passed away on November 1, 2021, in Rockford. Art was born in Kirkland IL to Roland and Ida Quist on October 19, 1941. He went to school in Kirkland. He married Irene February 17, 1968, in Rockford. They had a loving 53-year marriage. He worked as an auto mechanic for Goodyear...
Jill Miles
Oct 30, 2021
Jill A. Miles, 74, of Loves Park, passed away in her home on October 30, 2021. She was born on October 2, 1947, in Freeport. She was with her partner in life, Bill Lindquist for 30 years and he will miss her very much. Jill was known to be a very strong person. She enjoyed reading, was a good cook,...
Patricia Anderson
Oct 23, 2021
Patricia E. Anderson of Rockford died on October 23, 2021, after a long life. She was born March 9, 1923, in Beloit, Wisconsin, the daughter of Joseph H. Padon and Iva (Reed) Padon. Pat graduated from West High School as part of the first graduating class in 1941. She married Donald F. Anderson on April 30, 1943 and was primarily...
Linda King
Oct 19, 2021
Linda (Van Dan) King, of Beloit, unexpectedly passed away October 19th, 2021, at Beloit Memorial Hospital. She was born in Harvard, IL Sept 11th, 1950, to Arthur and Viola Van Dan. Linda graduated from Blackhawk Technical college with her high school equivalency diploma Nov 8th, 1990. Linda enjoyed being a homemaker and taking care of her children. She also enjoyed...
Carolyn Politic
Oct 15, 2021
Carolyn (Jurgens) Politic passed Friday October 15, 2021, in her home at Independence Village. Born Aug. 23, 1951, to John and Ruth Jurgens. She married Dennis Politic on April 27, 1991, at Grace United Methodist Church of Rockford, IL. Together they made several trips to Disney World, as well as trips to Door County, New Mexico, and out East. She...
Willie Moore
Oct 13, 2021
Willie Moore, 70, of Belvidere, IL passed away peacefully in his home, surrounded by his family on October 13, 2021. He is survived by his loving wife, Hope Espinoza Moore of 52 years, children Paula A. (Juan) Mendoza, William L. Moore and Phillip A. (Alejandra) Moore, and by grandchildren and great-grandchildren, who lovingly call him Papa. Willie was known as...
John Neujahr
Oct 5, 2021
John R. Neujahr, 71, of Rockford, passed away peacefully on October 5, 2021, in his home surrounded by his family. Born and raised in Machesney Park, IL. He served honorably in the US Navy from 1968 to 1972. He worked as a machinist at Metcut for over 40 years. He was an avid fisherman. Love for his family was his...
Mary Cramlett
Oct 3, 2021
Mary Cramlett, 85, of Rockford, IL affectionately known as "Grandma" to everyone that knew her, passed comfortably in her home October 3, 2021. Mary was born December 22, 1935, to T. Moses & Hettie Hon in Hoxie Arkansas. She worked for Conover Square, Product Display and Community Care for many years as a caregiver to numerous people through the years....
Virginia Ostrander
Oct 2, 2021
Virginia Mary Ostrander, 71, Passed peacefully at her daughter Kim's house after her battle with lung cancer on October 2, 2021. Born May 28, 1950; daughter of Stanley and Zephrene Wiza. Virginia loved spending time with her family. Hobbies included plants and gardening. She liked going to the casino, refinishing furniture, and helping family and friends. Mom liked going for...
Steven Stanley
Oct 2, 2021
Steven Gordon Stanley was born September 14, 1960, in Rockford Illinois to Gordon and Iris (Anderson) Stanley. He passed away on October 2, 2021, in his home surrounded by his family. Steven graduated college from Colorado Art Institute in 1984 with a BA in Graphic Design. He was able to draw anything from cartoon characters to still life but had...
Thomas Sturgeon
Oct 2, 2021
UPDATED BURIAL INFORMATION: Thomas A. Sturgeon, 86, of Machesney Park, formerly of Olmsted Falls, OH, passed away in his home on October 2, 2021. Born July 22, 1935, in Middleburg Heights, Ohio; son of John and Sarah (Adams) Sturgeon. He graduated Class of 1953 from Berea High School in Berea, OH. Tom served in the US Army for 6 years...
Juanita Castro
Oct 1, 2021
Juanita Castro, 81, passed away peacefully on Friday, October 1, 2021, in Rochelle, Illinois. Juanita was born on February 8, 1940, to Emilia and Santos Suniga in Natalia, Texas. Juanita loved spending time in her garden, paying special attention to her flowers. She enjoyed cooking, dancing, but above all else, spending time with her friends, family and loved ones. Juanita...
John Kruschka
Sep 29, 2021
John Frank Kruschka, 78, passed away at home on September 29, 2021, in Byron, Illinois. On March 14, 1943, to Bruno Kruschka and Connie Rafayko in Chicago, Illinois. John attended Niles East High School, graduating in the class of 1961. On May 4, 1961, John married the love of his life, Joyce Cooper. John faithfully served his community as a...
Laurence Page
Sep 27, 2021
Laurence I. Page, 67, of Rockford, passed away September 27, 2021. Born October 29, 1953, in Baraboo, WI; son of Lloyd and Marcella (Emery) Page. Larry married his forever love and is survived by Vicki in 1973 and they had 3 children Patricia (Dan), Michael, and Michelle (Rob), 7 grandchildren and 6 great grandchildren; and brother Bob Page. He is...
