Shirley Vetter
Nov 1, 2020
Shirley Vetter, 76, of Rockford, passed away on November 1, 2020 in her home after a year long battle with pancreatic cancer. She was born February 4, 1944 in Wakefield, MI; daughter of Clyde and Eleanor (Fingeroos) Harris. She grew up in Wakefield and graduated from Wakefield High School. She was married to her devoted and loving husband Tom Vetter....
Linda Boston
Oct 25, 2020
Boston, Linda Eileen, 76 of Machesney Park, IL ; died at home October 25th, 2020. Born in Peoria, IL on August 29th, 1944, the daughter of Ralph and Norma (Welch) Lucas. She is survived by daughter Krista Harney, Machesney Park IL; sons Michael (Nita) Brodbeck Jr, Chillicothe IL, Matthew (Jolen) Martinez, Machesney Park IL, and Christopher Martinez, Machesney Park IL;...
Patricia Larson
Oct 24, 2020
Patricia “Pat” Ann Larson, 88 of Rockford, IL. , died October 24, 2020. Born August 26, 1932, the daughter of Clifford and Irene Larson. She is survived by her sister Betty Fiaccabino, many nieces and nephews and special friends. Predeceased by her parents, 3 brothers and 3 sisters. Pat passed away peacefully in her home surrounded by loving family after...
Thomas Cronk
Oct 17, 2020
Thomas A. Cronk, 75, of Machesney Park, died Saturday, October 17, 2020 in Javon Bea Hospital, Rockford. Born February 21, 1945 in Rockford, the son of George Cronk and Geraldine Arvidson. Married the former Peggy Brown, April 17, 1964 in Rockford. Employed as a welder by Chrysler in Belvidere for 31 years, before retiring. He was an avid Chicago Bears...
Gregory Lanoway
Oct 15, 2020
Dr. Gregory Frank Lanoway, 62, of Beloit, WI died October 15, 2020 in his home. Born June 7, 1958 in Fort Atkinson, WI; son of Frank T. and Maureen D. (Johnson) Lanoway. Gregory is a graduate of Fort Atkinson High School in 1976 and Palmer College of Chiropractic in 1982. He was an immensely proud father and grandfather. Gregory was...
Thomas Bauer
Oct 14, 2020
Thomas H. Bauer, 64, of Carpenterville, died October 14, 2020 in Belvidere, IL. Born January 23, 1956 in Melrose Park, IL; son of George and Patricia (Wynne) Bauer. Photography and art were his life. He never went anywhere without a camera. He concentrated on making memories with his family and his children will carry those memories with them. He was...
Bunnie Ault
Oct 10, 2020
Bunnie Marie Ault, 77, of Rockford, died October 10, 2020 in her home. Born December 3, 1942 in Rockford; daughter of Arthur W. and Irene S. (Carter) Fedderly. Bunnie enjoyed her flower gardening and spending time with her family, especially her “sunshine” Tuck, her new great-grandson. She is survived by her daughters Misty (Paul) Foster and Yvette McGreane; grandchildren Christopher...
Florence Kimball
Oct 7, 2020
Florence Berck Reiter Kimball, 87, of Rockford, died October 7, 2020. Born March 15, 1933 in Palatine, IL; daughter of Robert A. and Frances J. (Berck) Reiter. Flo married John Kimball, Sr. on May 12, 1951. She wore many hats in her lifetime as a wife, mother, homemaker, and grandmother, and friend. She loved to travel with her husband around...
Robert Armour
Oct 5, 2020
Robert James Armour, 55, long time resident of Polo, Il., passed away at his home on Oct. 5, 2020. He is survived by his wife Laura, daughter Kayla, sons Mark and Aaron, his parents Larry and Marcia Coan, brothers Mark Armour and wife Julie (Voie), Alex Coan and wife Jennifer (Hicks) and nephews, Robert J. Armour and Thomas Coan. He...
David Daughtry
Oct 3, 2020
David A. Daughtry, 53, of Rockford passed away October 3, 2020 in his home. Born May 10, 1967; son of Jesse (Gail) Daughtry and Patricia Hamm. He was a brother, uncle, and friend to many. Beloved father of Hailey, Daniel, and Travis. David was a man of fun and laughter, he enjoyed fishing and the sunny days he was able...
Garland Peek
Sep 23, 2020
Garland Melton Peek 83, of Rockford passed away in is home on Wednesday September 23, 2020 after a long illness. He was born on November 8, 1936 to Luther and Monnie (Melton) Peek in Bono, Arkansas. He married Zeda Cagle of Bradford Arkansas on November 16, 1957. Garland was a farm worker and drove a Cotton Picker around the Caraway,...
Donna Dobzynski
Sep 23, 2020
Donna J. Dobzynski 75, of Rockford passed away peacefully on Wednesday, September 23, 2020 after a long illness. Born March 2, 1945 in Rockford to Elmer F. & Marguerite (Eastman) Wagner. Donna married Walter (Wally) Dobzynski in Rockford on March 24, 1984 after a 5 year courtship. Donna worked as a waitress in her younger years and at Ello Furniture,...
Ruth Jarman
Sep 17, 2020
RUTH ELAINE JARMAN, 71, of Rockford, passed away September 17, 2020 in her home. Ruth, daughter of Clifford Bowker and Grace (Beyer) Bowker-Turgeon, was born in Mount Holly, NJ on September 28, 1948. She married David L. Jarman Sr. on April 14, 1972, he preceded her in death. Ruth enjoyed painting and nature walks. Survivors include her sons Joe (Heather)...
Kathy Swick
Sep 16, 2020
KATHY LYNN SWICK, 57, of Machesney Park, IL passed away Wednesday September 16, 2020. Kathy was born on February 1, 1963; the daughter of Robert and Shirley Parkins. Kathy was a graduate of Jefferson High School and an avid Bears fan. She worked as a server at the Waffle Shop and the Rathskeller before they closed. She loved spending time...
Theodore Twardowski
Sep 12, 2020
Ted Twardowski, 78, of Matteson Il., died on Saturday, September 12, 2020 in Oregon, Il. He was born April 30, 1942 in Chicago Il. to Loretta (Nadolny) and Theodore Twardowski. Ted is survived by dear friend Sharon Twardowski and step daughters Julie (Robert) Chellios and Jill (Todd) Kilby, granddaughter Caitlin (Kurt) Unger and great grandson Fynn, sister Louise (George))Krebs and...
Brian Rohrer
Sep 9, 2020
Brian Kirk Rohrer, 55, of Rockford, died September 9, 2020 in OSF St. Anthony Hospital. Born December 6, 1964 in Janesville, WI; son of Thomas A. and Rosalie I. (Norcutt) Rohrer. Brian graduated from Belvidere High School in 1983 where he played football and baseball and was student council president. He was a Heat Treater by trade. Brian was an...
Bobby Tribble
Sep 7, 2020
Bobby Gene Tribble 64, of Rockford IL, Passed away Monday September 7th 2020 at home. Bob was born in Pocahontas Arkansas on the 8th of January 1956 to Mildred and Marvin Tribble. Bob is survived by his wife Betty Tribble (Kiest), married June 30th 1990. Son’s Bobby Tribble (Sherry) and Shane Kiest (Jessie). Daughters Angie Lemmons (Darren), Jenny Tribble (Jason),...
Kimberly Menke
Aug 20, 2020
Kimberly Renee Menke, 51, of Roscoe IL, died peacefully in her home on August 20, 2020 after a courageous three year battle with cancer. Kim was held in the loving embrace of her family when she passed. Kim was born February 8, 1969 to Tommy and Nancy (Steinberg) Kauffman. She was a 1987 graduate of Dakota High School, and obtained...
Billie Sokol
Aug 15, 2020
Billie Rae Sokol, 74, of Davis, IL passed away Saturday, August 15, 2020, at home, surrounded by her family. A memorial service will be held on Saturday August 22, 2020 at 10:00 a.m at Faith Community Church, Davis, IL. Billie was born in Chicago, IL on July 4, 1946, to Irvin and Jessie (Matthews Meier-Milojevic). She had fond memories and...
Jon Dever
Aug 10, 2020
Jon Dever, 66, of Machesney Park, went to the Lord on August 10, 2020. He is survived by his beloved wife Natalie; daughter Brittany (Nate) Mallow; brother Ted (Eydie) Dever; sisters Rosie Hart, Terri Dever, and Laura Dever. There will a Celebration of Life 1-4 pm, Saturday, October 10, 2020 in the American Lombardi Society, 209 Olive St. Rockford, IL...
