Patricia Albrecht
Mar 28, 2021
Patricia Laine Albrecht, 80, passed away peacefully from complications of Parkinson’s Disease on Sunday, March 28, 2021 at Medina Nursing Home in Durand, Illinois. Patricia was born on May 1, 1940 in Beloit, Wisconsin to Harriet and Johnnie Smith. Patricia attended Medina High School (now known as Durand High School), graduating in the class of 1958. Patricia was affiliated with...
Timothy Streich
Mar 26, 2021
Timothy Edward Streich, 45, passed away on Friday, March 26, 2021 at Javon Bea Hospital in Rockford, Illinois. Timothy was born on August 7, 1975 to Edward and Susan (Meiborg) Streich in Rockford. Tim attended Hononegah High School, graduating in 1993. On March 14, 2001, Timothy married Kimberly Eckhoff in Las Vegas, Nevada. Timothy was an experienced expedited freight driver,...
Terry Dyer
Mar 21, 2021
Terry Ray Dyer of Roscoe, Illinois, passed away peacefully in his home on March 21, 2021. He was born on December 12, 1946 to Raymond Nelson and Mildred Louise (Nelson) Dyer. Terry was born at Rockford Memorial Hospital and grew up primarily in Rochelle, IL, graduating from Rochelle Township High School in 1968. He was a semi-professional drag racer at...
Dean Ferguson
Mar 21, 2021
Dean Edward Ferguson, 70, of Byron, Illinois went home to be with Jesus surrounded by his children on Sunday, March 21, 2021 at OSF Saint Anthony Medical Center in Rockford, Illinois. Dean was born in Geneva, IL along with his identical twin brother, Gene, on October 24, 1950 to Earl and Helen (Kesselhath) Ferguson making Eileen (Ricketts) a big sister....
Richard Drahn
Mar 20, 2021
Richard Michael Drahn, 75, of Machesney Park, passed away in his home surrounded by his family on March 20, 2021. Born December 1, 1945 in Boise, Idaho; son of Auburn W. and Colleen O. (Townsend) Drahn. Richard served in the US Army during the Vietnam Conflict and earned a Vietnam Service Medal, Vietnam Campaign Medal, and the Good Conduct Medal....
Ronald Colson
Mar 19, 2021
Ronald Leo Colson of Oregon, Illinois died March 19th, 2021. He was born on September 9th, 1940 in Rockford, Illinois to Leo Joseph and Mary (Gearhart) Colson. ? Growing up in Oregon as a young boy, Ron spent a lot of time in his father’s automotive garage. His father was a noted harness racer, winning many a race in the...
Renee Cederholm
Mar 16, 2021
Renee Lynn Cederholm, 36, of Rockton, Illinois, passed away in her home on Tuesday, March 16, 2021. Renee was born to Edna and Robert Goins Senior on April 2, 1984 in Joliet, Illinois. Renee attended Crown Point High School, Southern Illinois University, and graduated from Rockford Career College in 2018. Renee was a massage therapist, working for Optimum Rehabilitation Center...
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...
