Richard Gunderson
Mar 11, 2020
Richard Philip Gunderson, 77, of Rockford, died March 11, 2020 in his home. Born October 27, 1942 in Clinton, WI; son of Herbert and Alma (Berger) Gunderson. He married his high school sweetheart Sandra Jean Sikes on June 25, 1966 in Delavan, WI. Richard worked as an inspector for Chrysler for over 30 years. He was a member of the...
Clayton Gilbaugh
Mar 10, 2020
Clayton Lowell Gilbaugh, Jr., 77, of Rockford, died March 10, 2020 in OSF St. Anthony Hospital. Born August 16, 1942 in Rockford; son of Clayton Lowell Sr. and Helen (O’Hara) Gilbaugh. Clayton worked as a machinist for Rockford Products for over 40 years. Clayton was an avid Chicago Cub’s fan and followed the Rockford Ice Hogs. He enjoyed listening to...
William Woosley
Mar 2, 2020
William Woosley Jr., of Roscoe Illinois, previously of Granite City Illinois, passed away on March 2nd, 2020. He was born on December 27th, 1986 to William Woosley Sr. and Linda Schneedle-Woosley, in Granite City, Illinois. He married Rose Woosley (Vorce) on January 31st 2014. William was a loving father to 5 amazing children, Patience Woosley, William Woosley III, Promise Woosley,...
Jacqueline Perkins
Feb 24, 2020
Jacqueline Mavis Perkins, 86, of Machesney Park, died February 24, 2020 in her home. Born March 1, 1933 in Rockford; daughter of Jack and Lucille Hallden. Jackie is a former tax assessor for Harlem Township. She was a member of the Red Hat Society. Jackie was an avid reader, especially reading murder mysteries. She also enjoyed crossword and jigsaw puzzles....
Jennifer Brodsky
Feb 5, 2020
Jennifer Ringler Brodsky, 46 of Freeport, Illinois passed away on February 5, 2020, at her home surrounded by family after a courageous battle with cancer. "I ached and yearned for that imaginary place, the one which I was no longer in pain. Now I sit here with God, with nature, beauty and astounding light; I am free." Born October 1,...
Barbara Kosier
Feb 4, 2020
Barbara L. Kosier, 61, died February 4, 2020 in Rockford, the daughter of Robert and Lola (Jett) Logsdon. Married Mark Kosier in by Rockford, August 8, 2001. Employed as an assistant manager Family Dollar, Winnebago. Survivors include her husband, Mark; one daughter, Meagan Moore of Rockford; one son, Aaron (Rebeka) Moore, Machesney Park; five grandchildren, Madison, Katelyn, Aidden, Jacob, Leiya;...
Pamenda Clark
Jan 28, 2020
Pamenda Clark May 8, 1945 to January 28, 2020 born to John and Clara Johnson in Rockford, IL. Married the love of her life Allen Clark August 1971. Pam left behind her beloved husband Allen; daughters Andrea (Tim) Krohmer, Tara (Greg) Hanrahan; grandchildren Klara (Levi) Brittain, Brandon (Billie) Brittain, Randall (Amanda) Brittain, Kayann (James) Reemtsma, Zakkary Krohmer, Tyler Krohmer, Ashlee...
Jo Wienrank
Jan 21, 2020
Jo Ann Hardy Wienrank, 73, of Belvidere, passed away suddenly on January 21, 2020. Jo Ann was born August 19, 1946 in Sterling, IL; daughter of Jay and Jacqueline (Broulliard) Hardy. She graduated from Belvidere High School and received advanced education at Whitewater, Rock Valley, and Rockford College. She married George Wienrank October 17, 1975 in Belvidere. Jo Ann worked...
Marie Surles
Jan 15, 2020
Marie Dawn Surles, 57, of Rockton, died peacefully in her home January 15, 2020 with her husband by her side. Born January 25, 1963 in Sliver City, New Mexico; Daughter of Woodrow W. Carpenter and Printha (Vast) Duncan. Married William Surles on March 16, 1986 in Tampa, Fl. Dawn worked at the Rockton Walmart in the bakery as a cake...
John Schultz
Jan 14, 2020
John Arthur Schultz, 76, of Belvidere, died peacefully in his home on January 14, 2020 after a long battle with Alzheimer’s Disease. Born March 1, 1943 in Janesville, Wisconsin; son of John D. and Velda (Sanderson) Schultz. Married Judy L. Whitlatch on February 28, 1991. He worked as a truck driver for Cassens Transport, in Belvidere, for 25 years. John...
Raymond Nason
Jan 4, 2020
Raymond Nason, 65, of Rockford, died quietly in his home January 4, 2020. He was born September 16, 1954 in Fukuoka Kyushu, Japan; son of Clarence L. and Sadako (Takase) Nason. He served in the US AirForce. Ray worked as supervisor and machinist for Abar-Ipsen. He was a loving Papa and enjoyed spoiling his grandchildren. Ray was a wonderful neighbor...
Bruce Collins
Jan 2, 2020
Bruce Donald Collins, 88, of Rockford, passed away peacefully on Jan. 2, 2020, with his family at his side. Bruce was born on April 8, 1931 in Oconto, WI, son of Donald and Wilma (Stanton) Collins. Graduate of Appleton High School. Received his bachelor’s degree from UW Madison in 1953. Bruce served in the US Army during the Korean Conflict...
Steven Zweifel
Jan 2, 2020
Steven A. Zweifel, 66, of Rockford, died January 2, 2020 in Generations at Neighbors in Byron, IL. He was born August 25, 1953 in Evergreen Park, IL; son of Emil and Betty (Allen) Zweifel. Steve married Harriet A. Smith on September 11, 1976. He worked as a machinist for Borg-Warner, and then later was a custodian at East High School....
Beverly Gade
Dec 26, 2019
Beverly “Bev” A. Gade, 62, of Machesney Park, died December 26, 2019 in Swedish American Hospital. Born March 22, 1957 in Rockford; daughter of Lawrence and Florence (Vitale) Johnson. Married Terence H. Gade on December 15, 1973. Beverly and Terry owned Terry’s Refrigeration, Inc. and she took care of scheduling and office responsibilities. Survivors include her husband Terry; sons Steven...
George Woods
Dec 26, 2019
George Amos Woods of Rockford, IL departed this earthly life on Thursday, December 26, 2019 after a short illness. He was born on October 29, 1944 in Bolivar, TN; son of Amos Woods and Ceola Smith. He is survived by his favorite loving sisters Joyce (Forrest) Sain, Alice Johnson, Daisy Forbes, Tina Forbes, Betty Forbes. He came to Rockford in...
James House
Dec 17, 2019
James L. House, 62, of Sterling, passed away on December 17, 2019. He was born on May 31, 1957 in Sterling; the youngest child of Paul and Leona (Rank) House. He proudly worked as a diesel mechanic for Rock River Cartage and Standard Forwarding. A passionate sports fan; he enjoyed giving Chicago Cubs fans a hard time as much as...
Della Carmona
Dec 17, 2019
Della Faye Carmona, 60, of Rockford, passed away Tuesday, December 17, 2019. Born October 16, 1959 in DeKalb, IL; daughter of Junior and Jo Dell McCoy. Married Alberto Carmona-Huerta on May 10, 1982. Survivors include her sons Alberto Bradley Carmona, Jr, and Enrique (Andrea) Carmona; grandchildren Octavio, Gabriella, Sophia, Miguel, Enrique, Jr., Gabriel, and Cathalina; father Junior, and step mother...
Linda Wolford
Dec 14, 2019
Linda Eloise Wolford, 63, of Rockford, died in her home surrounded by family on December 14, 2019. Born March 24, 1956 in Saginaw, Michigan; daughter of Arthur and Shirley E. (Quick) Griffin. Linda went all out to celebrate holidays and made them memorable. She enjoyed all kinds of music, including Elvis. She loved to decorate and sew and made many...
Janice Smith
Dec 7, 2019
Janice A. Smith, 68 of Rockford, passed away in the care of her family on December 7, 2019 in her home. She was born Rockford January 10, 1951. She was the daughter of Richard and Rita (O’Connor) Lund. She married Jock Smith in Rockford, September 30, 2005. She was employed by GKN in Rockford for over 40 years. Member of...
David Yerk
Dec 5, 2019
David Eugene Yerk, 64, of Rockford, died December 5, 2019 in Swedish American Hospital. Born August 13, 1955 in Rockford. David attended Lincoln Middle School and East High School. He owned Yerk Construction doing siding. He was a very hard worker but a simple man. He enjoyed attending concerts and riding his motorcycle. He was a wonderful father and loving...
