Michael Nusret
Oct 5, 2019
Michael “Noose” Nusret, 49, of South Elgin, lost his battle to cancer on October 5, 2019. Born March 8, 1970 in Chicago. Mike grew up in Streamwood, IL, and was the son of Yasar and Irma (Dorner) Nusret. Mike worked in HVAC, Sheet Metal Workers Local 265. He was always willing to do anything to help his family and friends....
Ann Miller
Sep 22, 2019
Ann Louise Miller, 67, of Rockford, died September 22, 2019 in Alden Debes Nursing Home. Born October 17, 1951 in Rockford; daughter of Lela (Servin) Loveless. Ann met her husband, Raymond “Butch” Miller at a Halloween party and were married February 15, 1969, and he died May 11, 2012. Ann worked for Septran, now Sunrise, for almost 20 years. Ann...
Nancy Delucia-Ferrin
Sep 20, 2019
Nancy C. Delucia-Ferrin, 69 of South Beloit, formerly of Cocoa Beach, FL, passed away on Friday, Sept. 20th, 2019, at the University of Wisconsin Hospital, Madison. Nancy was born in Brooklyn, NY, the daughter of Theodore and Nancy Delucia. Nancy enjoyed playing cards with family and friends. She loved her granddaughter, JoJo; her fir baby, Bella; her hummingbirds and was...
Joseph Carmine
Sep 18, 2019
JOSEPH T. CARMINE, 53, LOVING FATHER, HUSBAND, SON, BROTHER AND UNCLE passed from this earth unexpectedly on Wednesday, September 18, 2019. Joe was a 20 year member of Carpenter’s Local Union 792 in Rockford, IL. He often traveled for work with the union. He worked in Western IL, Iowa, Southern IL, the Chicago area, and Indiana. He was always willing...
Clarence Grammer
Sep 12, 2019
Clarence William Grammer, Jr., 71, of Loves Park, died in his home on September 12, 2019. Born August 21, 1948 in St. Louis, Missouri; son of Clarence Sr. and Edna (Krouse) Grammer. Graduated from Belvidere High School and served in the US Army during the Vietnam Conflict and earned 2 Purple Hearts. Clarence worked for Rockford Products and as Ground’s...
Michael Guzzo
Sep 4, 2019
Michael F. Guzzo, 101, of Rockford, Illinois passed away peacefully on September 4, 2019. He was born January 4, 1918 in Ladd, Illinois, the son of Carmello and Concetta Guzzo. Mike married Nellie Ferry on April 30, 1960 and spent over 45 happy years with her until her passing in 2006. Mike and Nellie did everything together. Fishing was one...
Joann Fox
Sep 3, 2019
JoAnn “Auntie” Marie Fox, 61, of Rockford, died September 3, 2019 in Javon Bea Hospital, Riverside Campus. Born February 10, 1958 in Chicago, IL; daughter of Atwood W. and Betty Jean (Lucas) Fox. She enjoyed watching horror, action, and drama movies, and listening to music. Before she got sick, she enjoyed cooking. JoAnn had an infectious personality and loved to...
Stacey Goble
Aug 31, 2019
Stacey “Sprite” Alan Goble, 57, of Rockford, died August 31, 2019 in PA Peterson at the Citadel after a long illness. Born August 29, 1962 in Rockford; son of Donald Sr. and Diana (Sublett) Goble. He graduated from Harlem High School and worked as a police officer for Loves Park, Cherry Valley, and Winnebago County Sheriff’s auxiliary. He also worked...
Kenneth Bailey
Aug 30, 2019
Kenneth Ray Bailey, 52, of Rockford, died August 30, 2019 in Javon Bea Hospital,Riverside Campus. Born November 6, 1966 in Rockford; son of William Bailey and Geraldine (Smith) Parisella. Ken worked on and off for North American Moving company since he was 18 years old. Survivors include his children Kayla (Matt Seger) Bailey and Ryan (Cameo) Bailey; granddaughters Scarlett and...
Richard Roth
Aug 29, 2019
Richard M. Roth, 70, of Rockton, IL, passed away August 27, 2019 at home. He was born September 17, 1948, in Janesville, WI, the son of Marvin and Elizabeth Ann (Kuebli) Roth. Richard graduated Janesville High School in 1966. He married Diane L Dewart in Elkhorn, WI on January 18, 1969. During his career, Richard worked for the Rock County...
Robert Morgan
Aug 28, 2019
Robert “Bob” A. Morgan, 60, of Rockford, died August 28, 2019 in his home. Born February 14, 1959 in Rockford; son of Richard and Anna (Wick) Morgan. Graduated from Auburn High School in 1977. Former member of St. Patrick Church. Bob was an avid Bear fan and enjoyed fishing. Survivors include his siblings Rick Morgan, Ron Morgan, Sue Mallen, Roger...
James Adams
Aug 26, 2019
James Dale Adams, 79, of Rockford, died August 26, 2019 in Swedish American Hospital. Born November 19, 1939 in Peach Orchard, Arkansas; son of Vester and Leona (Brown) Adams. He was blessed to have 7 brothers and 2 sisters. He grew up in a very close-knit family. He married Jennifer L. Steffa January 31, 2002. Jim worked almost 30 years...
Charles Franks
Aug 18, 2019
Rev. Charles A. Franks, Jr., 83, of Rockford, went home to be with the Lord onAugust 18, 2019 surrounded by his loving family. Born December 26, 1935; son of Charles A. Sr. and Thelma A. (Fern) Franks. Chuck graduated from Altoona High School and served in the US Air Force. Chuck married Freda Simm on July 2, 1955. He was...
Jackie Dean
Aug 11, 2019
Jackie Evette Dean, 48, of Machesney Park, died August 11, 2019 in her home. Born March 17, 1971 in Rockford; daughter of Louie A. and Beth (James) Dean. She was a homemaker and loved her children and grandchildren. She enjoyed gardening and always lived to help others. She was an honorary member at City First Church. The family would like...
Jerrold Lewig
Aug 11, 2019
CELEBRATION OF LIFE UPDATED: Jerrold “Jerry” W. Lewig, 75, of Rockford, died in his home August 11, 2019. Born November 21, 1943 in Tyler, Minnesota; son of Wendell L. and Cora L. (Almhjeld) Lewig. Jerry loved people, he donated many hours to the Sandy Hollow K-Mart over the years as a greeter and parking lot attendant. He made many friends...
Thomas Payne
Aug 8, 2019
Thomas J. Payne, 69, of Amboy, passed away at home on Thursday, August 8, 2019. He was born on October 31, 1949 in Amboy, the son of Leo J. and Marjorie (Reed) Payne. He married Linda Madden on February 2, 1968, in Dixon. He retired as a mechanic from Ken Nelson Auto Mall and worked as a mechanic for Lavern...
Vicki Dunker
Aug 4, 2019
Vicki Louise Dunker, 66, of Rockford, died Sunday, August 4, 2019 in Javon Bea Mercy Health-Rockton Campus. Born August 11, 1952 in Milwaukee, WI; daughter of Henry W. Jr. and Alice M. (Tiedeman) John. Married Karl R. Dunker on October 1, 1983; he died September 21, 1999. Vicki was a wonderful and loving mother and grandmother. If you knew Vicki...
Debra Alexander
Jul 10, 2019
Debra Marie Alexander, 63, of Rockford, died July 10, 2019 in her home. Born December 4, 1955 in Chicago, IL; daughter of Harold and Evenlyn (Burkes) Wardell. Married Daniel Alexander in McHenry County, he died January 3, 2000. Debra worked as a heat treater for Precision Twist Drill in Crystal Lake. She enjoyed playing solitaire, baking cookies, and crocheting. She...
Royce Keeling
Jul 6, 2019
Royce H. Keeling, Sr., 72, of South Beloit, died Saturday, July 6, 2019, peacefully in his home after a 7-year battle with dementia/Alzheimer’s. Born December 31, 1946, in Baltimore, MD; son of Cecil and Gertrude (Huber) Keeling, graduated from Ben Davis High School in Indianapolis, IN. Served our country in the US Navy for 3 years. Royce married Cheryl A....
James Larkins
Jun 21, 2019
James Charles Larkins, Sr., 80, of Rockford, died Friday, June 21, 2019, surrounded by his loving family and after a long courageous battle with cancer. Born on March 23, 1939, in Church Hill, TN; the son of Robert and Anna (Larkin) Larkins. Attended school and spent his childhood working his grandfather’s tobacco farm in Tennessee. Jim married Mary Ellen Morrison...
