Linda Lester
Jul 31, 2021
Linda Lester 62, of Rockford, IL, was called home Saturday, July 31,2021. She made her departure peacefully in the arms of her loving Husband Dale, together 47 years. In heaven she has daughter Toni, parents Sharron and Robert Champion, in laws Mary Johnson and Dale Lester Sr. Linda’s beautiful, kind and loving presences will be deeply missed by husband Dale,...
Bernadee Steifner
Jul 31, 2021
Berna Dee Louise Steifner went to be with Jesus, her Lord, on Saturday, July 31, 2021. Born May 18, 1931, in Columbia County, Wisconsin, daughter of Clyde and Lola Langley. She married Robert Steifner on October 19, 1952. They have 7 children. She loves the Lord, who became her Savior when she was 43. Her fav orite hobbies were fishing,...
Samuel Mandujano
Jul 30, 2021
Samuel S. Mandujano, 35, passed away on July 30. 2021 with loved ones by his side in Swedish American Hospital. Known to his friends and family as “Sammy”. Sammy was born on January 15,1986 in Rockford, Illinois. The son of Samuel “ Sam ” Mandujano and Marilyn S. (Collins). Sammy received his G.E.D. from Rock Valley College. When Sammy was...
Brad Schaver
Jul 26, 2021
Brad Arnold Schaver, 51, of Rockford, passed away on July 26, 2021, in P.A. Peterson. Born April 25, 1970, in Rockford; son of Arnold and Glenda (Lamoreux) Schaver. Brad graduated from East High School. He married Christine M. Tesdorff on November 11, 2000. He was a CAD operator/designer for Legacy Designs. Brad enjoyed fishing with his dad and his best...
Austine Baumann
Jul 26, 2021
Austine “Tina” G. Baumann, 69, of Harvard, Illinois, passed away surrounded by family in her home on Monday, July 26, 2021. Tina was born to Jennie and Eugene Piasecki on January 25, 1952, in St. Augustine, Florida. Tina grew up in Chicago, graduating from a local high school, before her move to the Harvard, Illinois area around 1990. On May...
Christina Coleman
Jul 24, 2021
Christina Coleman, 43, passed away on Saturday July 24, 2021. She was born in Rockford, IL, April 20, 1978, to Betty and Gary Coleman; now deceased. She left behind three children Kahsaundra, Cody, and Corbin; and two siblings Jerry (Annie), and Kathy, (James). She also left behind her lifelong friend Willie. Christina was an amazing compassionate person who loved people...
Ronald Erickson
Jul 22, 2021
Ronald John Erickson, 78, of Belvidere, passed away at home with his family on July 22, 2021. Ron was born in Ladysmith, WI, the son of John and Edith Erickson. He graduated from H.H.S. in WI, worked at farming with is father and brother Bill. Ron worked for Chrysler in Belvidere for 35 years and retired in 2001. Ron enjoyed...
Cristy Frost-Jones
Jul 20, 2021
Cristy Anne Frost-Jones, 40, of Rockford, Illinois, passed away unexpectedly on Tuesday, July 20, 2021, at Swedish American Hospital. Cristy was born on June 16, 1981, to Karen and Vergil Helton in Rockford, Illinois. Cristy attended Rockford East High School, graduating in the class of 1999. Cristy bowled many years when she was younger, and even won 2nd place IHSA...
Morris Giorgi
Jul 18, 2021
Morris A. Giorgi age 69 of Rockford passed peacefully in the arms of the Lord after a long illness on July 18, 2021 at Amberwood Care Centre with loving family at his side. Morris was born on May 20, 1952 in Rockford, the son of August and Margaret Armato Giorgi. He graduated from Boylan High School, served in the US...
Tabitha Houk
Jul 15, 2021
Tabitha Marie Houk, 37, of Rockford, passed away July 15, 2021 in Swedish American Hospital. Born December 13, 1983, in Oroville, CA; daughter of Michael and Shally (Hartman) Houk. Tabitha graduated from Portland Community College and Rockford Career College with a 4.0 grade average. She was a medical assistant at Crusader Clinic, where she was well respected and had earned...
Valerie Swanson
Jul 12, 2021
Valerie Lee Swanson, 68, of Rockford, Illinois passed away suddenly on Tuesday July 12, 2021. Valerie was born to Delores and Ronald Grove on August 1, 1952 in Rockford, Illinois. Valerie attended East High School, graduating in the class of 1971. Valerie worked for Rockford Health Systems as a certified nursing assistant for 15 years. She was an avid Chicago...
Brian Hamilton
Jul 6, 2021
Brian Dean Hamilton, born February 15, 1961, died on Monday, July 6, 2021, in Hospice care, with his wife of 30 years, Terri, by his side. He is survived by his wife, Terri (Black) Hamilton; his sister J’Non; niece and nephew Rachel Acosta and Grant McNiel; as well as several aunts, uncles, and cousins. He was preceded in death by...
Jay Meier
Jul 3, 2021
Jay William Meier of Rockton, IL earned his angel wings passing away Saturday, July 3, 2021. He was born January 15, 1983, at Wright Patterson Air Force Base in Dayton, Ohio to George Meier and Becki Schacht. Jay married his best friend and wife of 22 years, Ashley Meier. Jay as a child was full of life and energy. His...
Kristin Schonberg
Jun 24, 2021
Kristin (Hagen) Schonberg died on June 24, 2021, due to complications from Covid. She was born January 31st, 1943, to Oscar and Eunice (Rogers) Hagen, raised in the Harlem Village area and graduated from Harlem School District in 1961. In high school she was active in Acapella Choir and Madrigals. Music was important to her throughout her life, and she...
Michael Anderson
Jun 20, 2021
UPDATED SERVICE INFORMATION: Michael “Mike” L. Anderson, 61, of Loves Park, Illinois, passed away surrounded by family on Sunday, June 20, 2021, after a short battle with cancer. Mike was born on February 26, 1960, in Rockford, Illinois, to Sheila (Anderson) Druetzler, and stepfather, Kenneth Druetzler. Mike attended Hononegah High School, graduating in class of 1978. On December 22, 1979,...
Michael Minakes
Jun 19, 2021
Michael James Minakes, 56, passed away at home surrounded by his family on June 19, 2021 in Marengo, Illinois. Michael was born to Matthew and Donna Minakes on February 9, 1965, in Belvidere, Illinois. Mike was a 1983 graduate of Marengo Community High School and went on to work for the Chicago Painter’s Union 147 throughout his life. He was...
Lisa Ingram
Jun 19, 2021
Lisa Ingram, 57, of Byron, IL passed peacefully surrounded by family on Sat June 19th, 2021 in Oregon, IL at Serenity Hospice and Home after a long battle with breast cancer. ? Born November 3, 1963, daughter to Edwin and Patricia Albrecht. Growing up Lisa had two siblings, Julie and David. She spent many weekends out on the farm at...
Elizabeth Heid
Jun 17, 2021
UPDATED SERVICE INFORMATION: Betty went to be with our Lord on Thursday, June 17, 2021, at the age of 88. Betty died peacefully at home in her sleep after a long battle with a heart condition and quite possibly a broken heart. Betty was born, August 18, 1932 in Shullsburg, Wisconsin, to, Leo and Hazel (Murray) Christopher. Betty was the...
Elizabeth Heid
Jun 17, 2021
Betty went to be with our Lord on Thursday, June 17, 2021, at the age of 88. Betty died peacefully at home in her sleep after a long battle with a heart condition and quite possibly a broken heart. Betty was born, August 18, 1932 in Shullsburg, Wisconsin, to, Leo and Hazel (Murray) Christopher. Betty was the 4th child of...
Joyce Blair
Jun 17, 2021
Joyce Diane (Allen) Blair took her final breath on June 17, 2021 in the comfort of her home after a year long journey of in-home hospice care. In spite of her illness, she spent her last spring of life shopping for flowers, planting her gardens and savoring each moment with her family and friends. Joyce was born September 27, 1937...
