James Duffey
Aug 9, 2020
James Raymond Duffey, 77, passed away on 8/9/2020 after as stubborn and courageous fight (because his children asked him too), since October 2019. He was born April 23, 1943 in Rockford, IL to Edith (Austin) and Raymond Duffey. He was the 7th of 8 children. He married Linda Miller and had 2children, Penny (Tim) Wisemiller, IL and Robert (Sherry) Duffey,...
James Choppi
Aug 5, 2020
James Carl Choppi, 68, of Rockford, died August 5th, 2020. Jim was born February 23rd, 1952 in Rockford, Illinois, son of Carl and Lenore Choppi. He attended Rockford schools including Rock Valley College where he majored in computer science. Jim was baptized at Centennial United Methodist Church. Jim was a free spirit who loved to fish, ride his bike, and...
Bonnie Bliss
Aug 4, 2020
Bonnie J. Bliss, 71, of Rockford, passed away peacefully of cancer on Tuesday, August 04, 2020 in Rockford. Bonnie was born to Jack D. Bliss and Marge M. (Miller) Bliss (now Crombe) on March 15, 1949. Bonnie graduated from Guilford HS and Illinois State University. Bonnie worked for the City of Rockford for 30+ years. Bonnie enjoyed being creative with...
Michael Blewett
Aug 1, 2020
Michael J. Blewett, 49, of Rockford, passed away on August 1, 2020 in Rockford. Michael was born to Dennis F. Blewett Sr. and Barbara J. (Williams) Blewett on October 2nd, 1970. Michael is survived by sister Noel (Jason) Vinz, brother Dennis F. Blewett Jr., Aunt Anne Blewett, Uncle William Williams and niece and nephews, Samantha, Nicholas, Ethan, as well as...
Tommie Carter
Jul 26, 2020
Tommie Everette Carter passed on July 26, 2020 due to the horrible C word. Tommie is survived by his wife Sharon Carter, 5 children. Tommy (Becky) Carter, Michael (Francis) Carter, Cristie Telfair, Joe Carter, and Lisa (Dave) Carter. There are a BUNCH of grandkids, Caitlin (Ben) Nicholson, Trey Telfair, Dominic Carter, Dacee Brady, Davian Brady, Daleena Brady, Kyle Nelson, Tyler...
Elaine Davidson
Jul 19, 2020
Elaine Rita (West) Davidson, 84 years old, passed away July 19, 2020 at home with her family by her side. Elaine was born April 12, 1936 in Ottawa, IL to parents George D. West and Florence (Ballard) West. Elaine also had wonderful foster parents Frank and Louise Stevens who loved and cared for her as their own. Elaine attended East...
Patricia Crome
Jul 16, 2020
Born: March 13, 1952 in Chicago, Illinois Died: July 16, 2020 in Freeport, Illinois Patricia Marie Crome, 68, died peacefully Thursday, July 16, 2020 at her home in Freeport, Illinois, surrounded by her family. She was born in Chicago, Illinois to Hugh and Vita Barton, the middle of three children. In 1974, Pat married Kenneth Crome and settled in Genoa,...
Keith Miller
Jul 10, 2020
Keith D. Miller, 72, of Rockford, died July 10, 2020 in his residence. Born March 20, 1948 in Rockford, the son of David and Elizabeth (Allen) Miller. He married to his soul mate, Diane J. Clikeman for 41 years; she predeceased him. Veteran of the Vietnam War. Employed as a pipefitter for many years. Survivors include a sister, Ellie McDonald;...
Norma Burrington
Jul 5, 2020
Norma Kay Burrington, 59, went home to be with her Lord and Savior on Sunday July 5, 2020 at Swedish American Hospital. She was born on September 19, 1960 to Norman and Wanda Burrington (both deceased). She attended Auburn High School where she was on the JROTC team. She also attended Rock Valley College. During her life Norma worked at...
Lucille Welch
Jun 27, 2020
Lucille Marie Welch passed away on June 27, 2020, at Alpine Fireside Health Center in Rockford, IL. She was born on December 13, 1924 in Williamson, IL to Andrew Biros and Annie Zellanock. She married Leroy Sherman Welch on May 23, 1942. Upon his return from WWII in 1946 they bought a house in Staunton, IL and continued to live...
Charles Allen
Jun 25, 2020
Charles “Chuck” Braden Allen, age 63, of Beloit, passed away at home on Thursday, June 25, 2020. He was born January 1, 1957, in Beloit, WI, to Rosemary (Bailey) Hanmer and named Charles Norman Bailey. As a young boy, he and his half-brother, Richard Collins, entered the foster care program and joined the family of Rolland and Faye Allen, Evansville,...
Catherine Fosse
Jun 21, 2020
Catherine Ann Fosse, 69, of Rockford, passed away June 21, 2020. Born October 8, 1950 in Belvidere, Il. The daughter of Edward and Bernardine Fosse. Graduated from Muldoon class of 1968. Active Board Member for Crusader Clinic and dedicated friend to Bill W. Survived by brothers Alan (Linda) Fosse, David (Linda) Fosse, niece Michelle (Rob) Barrow, nephews Ken (Jan) Fosse,...
Mary Rodarte
Jun 19, 2020
Mary Ellen (Lappin) Rodarte, 62 of Rockford, IL, passed away Friday, June 19, 2020, following a short illness due to Stage 4 Pancreatic Cancer at her home surrounded by family. She was born on October 1, 1957, in Belvidere, IL to Leverette E. and Maxine R. (Yerke) Lappin. Mary is proceeded in death by her paternal and maternal grandparents, her...
George Fiore
Jun 15, 2020
George Calvin Fiore Sr., 62, passed away peacefully June 15, 2020. George was born July 25, 1957 to George and Sophie (Ber) Fiore in Harvey, IL. Married Julia Mae July 4, 2015. George will be sadly missed by his wife, Julia Mae Fiore. George is survived by his children Kari Fiore, Eric Fiore, George Fiore Jr., Lucas Fiore, Deborah Thomas...
Brandon Bast
Jun 12, 2020
Brandon Bast August 18, 1988—June 12, 2020 ? Brandon Richard Lee Bast, 31, of Roscoe, Illinois passed unexpectedly on June 12, 2020. In lieu of a funeral, a Celebration of Life will be held by his parents, Karen & Greg Spencer; Tom & Jennifer Bast, on June 20th at the home of Tom & Jennifer Bast, 1926 Wyndham Ln. Rockton,...
Jill Tews
Jun 11, 2020
Jill Dianne Tews of Rockford, IL went to be with her Lord on June 11, 2020 in the home of her Daughter and Son-in-Law, after a long struggle with illness. Jill was born in Racine, WI to John and Joy Rowley (Hansen) on August 19th, 1943. Jill was the eldest daughter of a family of seven children. Jill married Roger...
James Marchese
Jun 9, 2020
James "Jimmy" Marchese, 66, of Loves Park, IL died peacefully at home on June 9, 2020. He was born in Rockford, IL to Charles and Frances (Giamalva) Marchese on October 26, 1953. He was employed as a machinist and in later years as a painter. He enjoyed many hours of bird watching from his porch and took great pride in...
Gregory Foltz
May 31, 2020
Gregory Allen Foltz, 66, passed away peacefully in his home on May 31, 2020 surrounded by his loved ones following a valiant battle with cancer. Greg was the first-born child of parents Aaron and Nancy Foltz. Graduate of Harlem High School. He was a hard-working man his entire life; employed at various manufacturing companies in Rockford. Greg was also fun-loving...
Everlena Mcdaniels
May 30, 2020
Everlena McDaniels, 89, of Rockford, died May 30, 2020 in Amberwood Care Centre. Born March 14, 1931 in Smackover, Ark; daughter of Louis and Lena (Clayton) Jones. She was married to Willie McDaniels and he preceded her in death. Everlena worked for Atwood Vacuum Machine Company for many years. She enjoyed dancing, gardening, and watching baseball on TV. Member of...
Peter Denby
Apr 11, 2020
On Saturday April 11th 2020, Peter Denby, 57 passed away in his home in Loves Park Illinois. He was born to parents Everett and Jess Denby in Oak Park Illinois. Pete love to golf and bowl and attend sporting events. He was a loyal Chicago Cubs and Chicago Bears fan. Pete was known for his good sense of humor and...
