Steve Box
Jan 10, 2022
Steve Box, 64, of Rockford, Illinois, passed away suddenly on January 10, 2022, in his home. Steve was born on December 19, 1957, to Viola (Holliman) and Willie Lee Box in Rockford, Illinois. Steve attended Jefferson High School of Rockford. Steve was known to his friends as “The Wizard”. He was a self-taught guitar player and in his earlier years,...
Brett Fielder
Jan 10, 2022
Brett Allen Fielder, 47, (1974-2022) passed away suddenly on January 10th. Brett enjoyed video games and living life with his sons, Brett Allen Jr. and Devon, and will be deeply missed. Caring son to Cheryl (Fielder) Abernathy and stepfather John Abernathy. Survived by wife, Julie Behmer. Also survived by Uncles Lee (Becky) Fielder and Daniel Fielder, Aunt Shirley (Fielder) Lovell,...
Derdre Merryman
Jan 8, 2022
Derdre Marie Merryman passed away suddenly in her home on January 8, 2022. Derdre was born to Douglas and Patricia Doyle on July 24, 1956, in Belvidere, IL. She was a jack of all trades. She had a variety of jobs from bartending at Westmor to running machines at Aramark. She was independent and could fix anything from car engines...
Deborah Peterson
Jan 7, 2022
It is with great sadness that the family of Deborah “Debbie” Rae Peterson announce her passing on January 7, 2022, at OSF St. Anthony Medical Center. She was born on February 10, 1964, in Rockford and lived most of her life in Rockford and surrounding areas. Debbie was a graduate of Hononegah High School, Class of 1982. Debbie loved the...
Alphanso Barbary
Jan 7, 2022
Alphanso Louis Barbary, 62, of Rockford, departed his earthly life on Friday, January 7, 2022, in his home after a short illness. Al was born December 22, 1959, in Rockford, IL; the son of Dorothy (Barbary) Joyner and James Edward Marshall. As a child, Alphanso grew up attending Tabernacle Church of God in Christ. He graduated from Auburn High School...
Eddie Hare
Jan 5, 2022
Eddie R. Hare, 91, of Rockford, formerly of Wappapello, MO, passed away on January 5, 2022, surrounded by his family at Fairhaven Christian Retirement Center. Born June 3, 1930, in Fulton, MS; son of Edgar and Amelia (Dozier) Hare. He is an Army veteran and served during the Korean Conflict. He was a member of the VFW and Eagles Club...
L'Orchid Martin
Jan 4, 2022
L’orchid Annette Martin, 54, passed away on Tuesday, January 4, 2022, at OSF Saint Anthony Hospital, in Rockford, Illinois. L’orchid was born to Dale Louis Wilkinson and Lorraine Ann Kellogg in Greenville, Michigan on March 16, 1967. L’orchid attended high school at Faith Center and graduated in 1985. On January 8, 2002, L’orchid married Glenn Martin. She went on to...
Gloria Posey
Jan 4, 2022
*Updated Service Information* Gloria Devon Posey, 59, of Rockford passed away in her home on January 4, 2022. Born May 11, 1962, in Rockford; daughter of James and Wanda (Shell) Files. Gloria enjoyed live music and going to concerts. She was an avid gardener and enjoyed taking care of her vegetables and flowers. She had a wonderful sense of humor...
Gloria Rollins
Jan 4, 2022
Gloria A. Rollins, 71, passed away on January 4, 2022, in Oregon, Illinois. Stateline Cremations is assisting the family, 712 Windsor Road, Loves Park, Illinois, 61111.
Alexander Barta
Dec 27, 2021
Alexander Langham Barta “One day you’ll leave this world behind, so live a life you will remember. When thunder clouds start pouring down, light a fire they can’t put out. Carve your name into those shining stars.” Avicci With his unexpected death on Monday, December 27, 2021, Alexander Langham Barta left this world behind. He definitely lived a life all...
James Perkins
Dec 27, 2021
Casey Perkins, 50, passed away on Monday December 27, 2021, at Javon Bea ICU unit surrounded by his wife and daughters due to complications of Covid. Casey was born March 2, 1971, in Rockford, IL, to James and Jackie Perkins. Casey started dating Heather Boyden in August of 1990, getting married on March 13, 2000. Casey worked 17 years at...
Nora Molitor
Dec 24, 2021
Nora Elizabeth Molitor passed away in her home on December 24th at the age of 61. She was born on January 27th, 1960, to Richard and Linda Beishir. She graduated from Rockford East High School in 1978. In high school she loved to dance. She had a job with a catering company early on in life. There she developed a...
Bertha Bednarczyk
Dec 20, 2021
Bertha Ann Bednarczyk, 88, passed away on December 20, 2021. She was born to George Allard and Lillian Balanger in New Hampshire on July 10, 1933. She married the (Late) Richard Bednarczyk. They lived together in Chicago, where they raised 5 children Sandy (Martin), Michael (Faith), Richard, Gladys, John (April). As a Senior, she resided in Rockford / South Beloit...
Rose Trickle
Dec 16, 2021
Rose A. Trickle, 75, of Poplar Grove, passed away in her home on December 16, 2021, surrounded by her family. Rose was born on January 16, 1946, in Palermo, Sicily; daughter of Jack DeMay and Mary Fardella. She married Vern J. Trickle on February 19, 1966, in McHenry, IL. The simplest pleasures in life brought great joy to Rose. She...
Doris Nornhold
Dec 16, 2021
Doris Irene Nornhold, 84, of Byron, passed away on December 16, 2021, in Serenity Home in Oregon. Born July 29, 1938, in Deer Grove, IL; daughter of Oliver and Mary (Hamblock) Johnson. She was married to Monte Nornhold before he passed away on December 11, 2015. Over the years she worked for Lawrence Brothers and National Manufacturing in Sterling, IL....
Mary Fowler
Dec 13, 2021
Mary Eileen Fowler, 77, of Loves Park, peacefully passed away in her home on December 13, 2021, surrounded by her family. She was born on June 3, 1944, in Watertown WI to Elmer and Margaret (Morrison) Kiesow. Mary married Michael Fowler on January 29, 1998. She worked for 25 years at Clinton Electronics as a forklift driver and 20 years...
A. Klinger
Dec 12, 2021
Alice Juanita Klinger, 95, of Winnebago, Illinois passed away peacefully on December 12, 2021 at River Bluff Nursing Home. Juanita was born on April 22, 1926 in Rockford, Illinois daughter of Walter B. and Marie (Dierks) Schwartz. She graduated from Rockford West High School, class of 1944. Juanita was married to Duane W. Klinger from 1953 to 1968 and she...
Arthur Peucker
Dec 11, 2021
Arthur G. Peucker, 84, of Roscoe, Illinois passed away peacefully on December 11, 2021. Arthur was born on February 18, 1937 in Rockford, Illinois, the son of Arthur and Emma (Black) Peucker. He lived his entire life in his childhood home in Roscoe, Illinois. In his youth, Arthur assisted family and neighbors with their farming, and eventually became quite a...
Rachel Hardin
Dec 10, 2021
Rachel Marie Hardin, 33, passed away on Friday, December 10, 2021, in Rockford, Illinois. Rachel was born to Laurina Merrithew and David Hardin in Rockford on September 20, 1988. Rachel graduated high school in 2006 in Surry County, North Carolina. Rachel adored all animals, but especially horses. She even became a horse trainer and fell in love with Rodeo Barrel...
Lial Mccullough
Dec 1, 2021
Lial Leroy McCullough, 71, passed away on Wednesday, December 1, 2021, in Rockford, Illinois, surrounded by his family. Lial was born on August 30, 1950, to Donna and Harold McCullough in Fort Dodge Iowa. He attended Stillman Valley High School Lial married the love of his life, Doreen in December of 1999. Lial was a machinist in the area for...
