William Hall
Mar 12, 2021
William (Bill) Cecil Hall passed away on March 12, 2021 at the age of 60, in the comfort of his own home. He had great courage in fighting back during a sudden and severe unexpected illness. Despite the pain and fear, Bill stayed resilient and thankful until the end. Bill was born on December 4, 1960 in Rochelle Illinois. Bill...
Kimberly Young
Mar 11, 2021
Kimberly Jane Young, 55, of Rockford, died in her home on March 11, 2021. Born March 13, 1965 in Rockford; daughter of James Smith and Lougerald Bonham. Kim enjoyed spending time outdoors, cooking, crafting, and spending time with her family. She was a wonderful artist and the life of any party. Kimberly is survived by her children Nicole (Joshua Bismark)...
Lorraine Niedorowski
Mar 9, 2021
Lorraine Janice Niedorowski, 63, of Poplar Grove, Illinois passed away peacefully in her home on Tuesday, March 9, 2021. Lorraine was born to Rose and Erwin Mischke on November 8, 1957 in Chicago, Illinois. On October 10, 1982, Lorraine married Greg Niedorowski in Chicago, Illinois. In their younger years, they enjoyed taking camping trips together in Colorado, seeing the mountains...
Patricia Smith
Mar 5, 2021
Patricia J. Smith, 64, passed away surrounded by family on Friday, March 5, 2021 at Serenity Hospice Home in Oregon, Illinois. Patsy is survived by her daughter, Patricia (Michael) Nelson; boyfriend, Michael Fortner; grandchildren, Travis (Courtney) Nelson, Tiffany Nelson, Troy Nelson; great-grandchildren, Faith Nelson, Brysen Weigelt, Owen Nelson; brother, Leavett “Bud” Smith; honorary daughter, Crystal Hill; four generations of nieces,...
Janice Clark
Mar 2, 2021
Janice Cooper Clark, fashion plate, world traveler, and creme brûlée aficionado, died Tuesday March 2, 2021. Jan loved calligraphy, Japanese brush painting, and figuring out how to incorporate both raspberries and chocolate into every dessert. She excelled at creating her own private Zen Garden, never losing a Free Cell game, and making pets out of the rafter of turkeys that...
William Gerber
Feb 15, 2021
William Robert Gerber died peacefully and went to his Heavenly Father on Monday, February 15, 2021 at the University of Wisconsin Madison hospital from complications associated with COVID-19. He was surrounded by his loving wife, and 3 children at the time of his death. William (Bill) Robert Gerber was born on January 29, 1945 in Elyria, Ohio to Dorothy Helen...
Gary Ford
Feb 14, 2021
Updated Service Information: Gary A. Ford, 76, of Rockford, passed away peacefully at home on February 14, 2021 surrounded by his family. He was born on February 13, 1945 in Jonesboro, TN; the son of Woodrow and Louise (Chase) Ford. He married Penny Knodle on May 11, 1967 and they enjoyed 53 years together. Gary worked in the auction business...
Chad Van Winsen
Feb 8, 2021
UPDATED SERVICE INFORMATION: Chad William Lon Van Winsen, 47, of Rockford, IL, passed away peacefully surrounded by his loving family on February 8th, 2021. Chad was born May 11, 1973 in Belvidere, IL. He was the son of William H. (Debra) Van Winsen and the late Karen Tabatt. He attended Belvidere High School in Belvidere, IL. Chad loved music and...
Mary Lones
Feb 6, 2021
Mary Juanita Lones, 72, passed away on Saturday, Feb. 6, 2021 in Rockford, IL. Mary was born to Bernadine Grebas and George Stiff Sr. on Feb. 24, 1948 in Rockford, IL. Mary married Roy Lones. Mary was a hard worker, from factories to bakeries. Mary took pride in living an independent life. Mary was a Child of the Lord. She...
Dennis Claus
Feb 5, 2021
Dennis Keith Claus, 63, of Loves Park, Illinois, passed away on Friday, February 5, 2021 at OSF Hospital. Dennis was born to Ella and Lester Claus on November 16, 1957 in Newport, West Virginia. Dennis attended Harlem High School, graduating in 1975. Dennis married the love of his life, Julie Anne Bailey on January 1, 1975. Dennis enjoyed fishing all...
Jane Lee
Feb 2, 2021
Jane Marie Lee was a caring person, concerned about the world and the lives of her family, friends, and neighbors. She left this world suddenly on February 2, 2021 at age 85. She was born to Robert and Hazel Wilkerson September 9, 1935 in Glasgow, Montana. She valued learning and education, as her parents did. Towards that end, she worked...
Carey Welch
Feb 2, 2021
Carey B. Welch, 61, passed away peacefully and surrounded by his family on Tuesday, February 2, 2021, at 12:45 P.M., in Roscoe, Illinois. Carey was born July 16, 1959 in Rockford, Illinois, and was the son of Gerald and Sharron Welch. He attended West High School before joining the Army. After completing boot camp in Missouri, he was stationed in...
Mary Funk
Feb 1, 2021
Mary E. Funk of Rockford, 50 passed away at 8:30 pm on Monday February 1, 2021 at Forest City Rehab and Nursing Center where she currently resided. She was overcome by her battle with ovarian cancer. Mary was born on December 9, 1970. She attended Winnebago High School from which she graduated. On her journey, Mary met Leroy Bassett Jr...
Timothy Hendricks
Jan 24, 2021
Timothy “Tim” Lee Hendricks, 67, passed away peacefully at home on Sunday, January 24, 2021, after a short illness. Tim was born on October 7, 1953 to Lois and James Hendricks in Rockford, Illinois. Tim attended Harlem High School, graduating in 1971. Tim took pride in his job at Whitney as an electrical assembler. He enjoyed jet skiing, boating, and...
Susan Drake
Jan 23, 2021
Susan Kay Drake, 59, passed away on Saturday, January 23, 2021 at Swedish American Hospital after medical complications. Sue was born on September 22, 1961 to Gloria and Loren Olson in Viroqua, Wisconsin. Sue attended Harlem High School, graduating in 1979. Susan took pride in working for Mattison Machines as a secretary for 20 years. Sue later found joy in...
Duane Tieman
Jan 20, 2021
Duane John Tieman, 56, of Rockford, passed away in his home on January 20, 2021. Born January 15, 1965 in Milwaukee, WI; son of Gaylord and Yvonne (Severson) Tieman. Married Rosemarie McCarty on October 11, 2007. He worked as a welder for Rockford Precision Machine. He loved to cook with his wife Rose and had a green thumb growing plants...
Cody Garrison-Maddux
Jan 12, 2021
Cody Austin Garrison-Maddux, 21, of Rockford, IL, passed away on Tuesday, January 12, 2021. He was raised in Rockford, IL by his parents Naomi (Turner) Maddux and James Maddux. Cody lived in Rockford his entire life. Most recently Cody worked as a cook for Culver’s in Winnebago. He was also a skilled roofer/contractor recently working for Cronin Roofing with lifelong...
Katherine Crone
Jan 10, 2021
Katherine "Katie" Susan Crone, 57, of Machesney Park, Illinois, passed away peacefully in her home surrounded by family on Sunday, January 10, 2021. Katie was born to Caroline and Elmer Nolden on April 15, 1963 in Baraboo, Wisconsin. Katie married John Crone on June 17, 1992. Katie was known for her time spent in retail, both at Kmart and Bed,...
Jared Swenson
Jan 9, 2021
Jared Samuel Swenson, age 48, passed away from advanced lung cancer on 1.9.2021 surrounded by family & friends in his home. Jared was born to Francis Swenson and Sherilyn Aures on November 3, 1972 in Edgerton. He grew up in Milton and graduated from Milton High School. Throughout the years he had many adventures and worked in various vocations as...
Robert Becker
Jan 5, 2021
It is with great sadness that we say good-bye to Robert John “Bob” Becker who passed away on January 5th, 2021 after a courageous battle with cancer. Bob was born in Highland Park, IL to Carl and Margaret Becker on January 1st, 1959. Bob was preceded in death by his father, Carl Thomas Becker, Aurora, IL. He is survived by...
