Marlys Nickel
Nov 7, 2025
Our beloved mother Marlys Nickel passed away on November 7th with her faithful spouse Eddie at her side in her home around 11:30 AM. She was looking forward to making it to their 10th anniversary this month. Although she knew her time was drawing near to leave us, she tried hard to stay as long as she could. Predeceased by...
Keith Jeske
Nov 7, 2025
On November 7, 2025, Rev. Keith Warren Jeske, 74, of Rockford, IL, passed into the presence of his Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ. Keith was born on October 22, 1951, in Alliance, Nebraska and grew up in Alamo, Texas, the son of Glen and Delores Jeske. Throughout his life he touched many lives with his intelligence, gentleness, generosity, and humility....
Raymond Ford
Nov 6, 2025
Raymond Carl Ford, 93, of Rockford, passed away peacefully at his home on November 6, 2025. He was born on May 24, 1932, in Rockford, Illinois, the son of Ira and Inez (Leete) Ford. Ray married Penny (Baxter) Grow on March 19, 1974, and together they built a loving life filled with faith, service, and family. He worked for many...
Anders Gredenius
Nov 2, 2025
Per Anders Gredenius, 91 of Rockford, IL died Sunday morning, November 2, 2025, at Fairhaven Christian Retirement Center surrounded by his family. Anders was born on September 12, 1934, in Alingsås Sweden to Simon and Elna (Widen) Magnuson. As was common in Sweden in the 1950's Anders and his sisters changed their last name from Magnuson to Gredenius which was...
Bradley Acaley
Nov 1, 2025
Bradley Edward Acaley, 49, of Mt. Morris, IL, passed away on November 1, 2025. He is now sleeping, waiting to be resurrected by his redeemer, Yahusha. He was born on December 8, 1975, to Cathy Chandler and Paul Acaley. Bradley graduated from Schuyler County High School in Lancaster, Missouri, in 1994. Brad was extremely mechanically inclined and worked at Crystal...
Nova James
Oct 29, 2025
Nova J. James, 80, of Rockford, passed away peacefully on October 29, 2025, at River Bluff Nursing Home. She was born on December 10, 2025, in Chicago, IL, the daughter of Clarence and Louise (Carmichael) Keiser. She graduated from West High School in Rockford. She worked as a General Manager for Hilton Hotels in both California and Texas. Nova was...
Douglas Swanson
Oct 29, 2025
Douglas "Doug" Charles Swanson, 75, of Caledonia, passed away in his home on October 29, 2025. He was born on November 4, 1949, in Rockford, IL, the son of Oliver and Helen (Hoffman) Swanson. Doug married Mary M. Sanderson on January 18, 1969, at the Church by the Side of the Road in Rockton, IL. He worked as a union...
Mary Agnes Stanton
Oct 28, 2025
Mary Agnes (Fleege) Stanton , 90, of Rockford died peacefully in her sleep after a long illness on Oct. 28, 2025, surrounded by her loving family. Born on March 13, 1935, in Dubuque, IA to Henry W. and Mary F. (Carson) Fleege of rural Galena, IL. She attended the West Diggings (one room) School, St. Mary Catholic School, and graduated...
Norma Traxel
Oct 27, 2025
With heavy hearts, we announce that Norma L. Traxel, beloved wife, mother, grandmother, and friend, passed away peacefully in her sleep on October 27, 2025, at the age of 74, after a long illness. She was born on December 6, 1950, in Rockford, Illinois, daughter of William and Donna (Bosey) Ellefson. She married her loving husband, David Traxel, on April...
Michael Pruitt
Oct 27, 2025
Michael "Mike" Ray Pruitt, 58, of Rockford, passed away in his home on October 27, 2025, with his girlfriend Diane by his side. He was born on September 9, 1967, in Little Rock, Arkansas, the son of Leon and Delores (Kearby) Pruitt. He dealt with his sickness for a long time, and 'til the end he loved hard with his...
Mark Zeigle
Oct 26, 2025
Mark Edward Zeigle, age 72, died peacefully after a brief hospitalization in Rockford, IL on October 26, 2025. His brother John and good friend Jeff were at his bedside when he passed at Swedish American hospital. Mark was born on February 25, 1953, in Sparta, WI to Warren Carlos Zeigle and Ann Jenette (Zenz) Zeigle. Mark went to West High...
Edward Hammonds, Jr.
Oct 24, 2025
Edward Grover Hammonds Jr., 52, of Rockford, Illinois, passed away on October 24, 2025. He was born on August 28, 1973, in Rockford to Edward Grover Hammonds Sr. and the late Kathie Marie Kelly. Edward was known for his big heart, humor, and dedication to others. He was an outdoorsman who loved camping, fishing, and riding his Harley. A collector,...
Dennis Greiner, Sr.
Oct 24, 2025
Dennis Michael Greiner, 81, of Rockford, passed away at his home on October 24, 2025. He was born on December 27, 1943, in Dubuque, Iowa, the son of Harlan and Dorothy "Dot" (Harwick) Greiner. Dennis worked as a painter for Glawe-Bell Properties and was still helping his son-in-law paint a house just three weeks ago. He enjoyed watching wrestling and...
Christiana Collins
Oct 23, 2025
Christiana "Christi" Marie Collins, 41, of Machesney Park, IL, passed away on Thursday, October 23, 2025, at her family home. She was born on Wednesday, March 14, 1984, in Rockford, IL, the daughter of Paula (Casto) Chandler and David Collins. Christi graduated with a GED from Rockford Career College. She was passionate about her family and her work. She was...
Jacquelyn Covel
Oct 23, 2025
Jacquelyn Sue Woody-Covel, 69, of Rockford, IL, passed away at OSF St. Anthony Medical Center with her loved ones by her side, on October 23, 2025, after a long journey of health issues and sickness she couldn't sustain. Born on March 12, 1956, to Jackie H. Woody and Erma L. (Hodge) Woody, Jacquelyn graduated from Rock Valley College earning her...
Brenda Bullock
Oct 22, 2025
Brenda L. Bullock, 68, of Rockford, passed away peacefully at home surrounded by her loving family on Wednesday, October 22, 2025. She was born on January 30, 1957, in Rockford, the daughter of Leathel and Marcella (Burns) Ingram, Sr. Brenda graduated from Guilford High School in 1975 and married the love of her life, Ernest E. "Gene" Bullock, on August...
Cheryl Platt
Oct 21, 2025
Cheryl Kay Platt, 60, of Belvidere, passed away at Javon Bea Hospital on Tuesday, October 21, 2025. She was born on October 4, 1965, in Detroit, Michigan, to Logan and Susan (Fischer) Bowles. In her youth, Cheryl worked alongside her brother at Clairmont Cleaners, a dry-cleaning company in Berkley, MI. She later moved to Belvidere, where she found the love...
Alan Lashock
Oct 18, 2025
Alan "Al" Gilbert Lashock, 80, of Rockford, Illinois, passed away peacefully on October 18, 2025, surrounded by family. Al was born on July 14, 1945, in Rockford to Leonard and Hilda Lashock. He was a graduate of Boylan Catholic High School and proudly served his country in Vietnam. Al retired from McAllister Equipment after many years of dedicated work. Al...
James Gilbaugh
Oct 17, 2025
James M. Gilbaugh, 61, of Rockford, passed away on Friday, October 17, 2025, at Serenity Home in Oregon, IL. He was born on May 6, 1964, in Rockford, the son of Clayton and Connie Gilbaugh. James worked for Schnucks for many years. He married Jeanne (Davis) Lawshe on November 19, 2019. James enjoyed working on his car and going to...
Robert Jensen
Oct 17, 2025
Robert W. Jensen, 85, of Rockford, passed way on Friday, October 17, 2025, at OSF St. Anthony Medical Center. He was born on August 15, 1940, in Rockford; the son of Carl and Elsie (Lind) Jensen. Robert graduated from East High School in 1958. He went to NIU for a year before coming home to take over the family printing...
