Peder Carlson
Jan 2, 2026
Peder Anker Carlson, 95, of Machesney Park, went to receive his eternal reward from Jesus, on January 2, 2026, at Beloit Memorial Hospital. He was born in Chicago, on May 14, 1930, son of Henning and Thora (Oliversen) Carlson. Peder defied death on two different occasions. At 5 years old he almost drowned and at 8 years old he was...
Gregory Joseph Stanbury
Jan 1, 2026
Gregory J Stanbury 74, passed away on January 1, 2026 There will a service for Greg on January 18, 2026 at Tebala Event Center, 7910 Newburg Rd, Rockford 2:00 to 5:00
Mary L Webb
Dec 31, 2025
Mary Lou (Saieva) Webb died of a brief illness on Wednesday December 31, 2025, at UW Madison Hospital. Born November 13, 1955, in Rockford, IL to Joseph and Betty (Eckles) Saieva. She graduated from Boylan Catholic High School. Mary was a marching member of the Phantom Regiment. She was a Captain, rifle, and the first on field female Drum Major...
Rebecca Durick
Dec 31, 2025
Rebecca “Becky” (McFadden) Durick, passed away on December 31, 2025, from stage 4 stomach cancer. Becky was a lifelong resident of the great state of Illinois. Growing up in northern Illinois she felt a strong connection to the area. Becky was a 1996 graduate of Hononegah High School. She graduated from RVC in 2000 and finished her education at the...
Joseph H Raymond
Dec 31, 2025
Joseph H. Raymond, 71, of Rockford, passed away, surrounded by love, on December 31, 2025, after an illness. He was born on August 8, 1954, in Chicago, Illinois. The son of Joseph and Phyllis (Beck) Raymond. Joe graduated from high school and went to work as a carpenter. He worked for several years in maintenance at the Byron Nuclear Plant....
Daniel Harold Johnson
Dec 30, 2025
Daniel “Dan” Harold Johnson, age 69, of Rockford, Illinois, passed away peacefully on December 30, 2025, at Lincolnshire Place in Loves Park. He was born on October 5, 1956, and raised in Rockford. After graduating from East Rockford High School, he joined his father’s construction company and became the owner of the Johnson Plastering company. In his spare time, Dan,...
Allen Ray Buazard
Dec 29, 2025
Allen Ray Buazard, age 57, of Loves Park, Illinois, passed away at home and was found on December 29, 2025. Allen was born on April 8, 1968, at Swedish American Hospital in Rockford, Illinois, where his story began and where many meaningful memories were made throughout his life. Allen is survived by his beloved daughter, Raelyn Buazard, who was the...
Susan Frick
Dec 28, 2025
Susan Marie Frick, 70, of Poplar Grove, passed away in her home on December 28, 2025, surrounded by her family. She was born on June 20, 1955, in Chicago, IL, the daughter of Willard Heard and Rosemarie Davis. Susan graduated from Evergreen Park High School in 1974 and married the love of her life, Robert G. Frick, on February 16,...
Ruth A Eversoll
Dec 24, 2025
Ruth Ann Eversoll, 76, of Rockford, passed away, on December 24, 2025, at St. Anne’s Place. She was born April 7, 1949, in Rockford, IL, the daughter of William and Doris (Chenowith) Eversoll. She attended Harlem High School and took classes at Rock Valley College. She worked as a waitress at Spring Garden in Loves Park for many years. Ruth...
Frank Key
Dec 23, 2025
Frank E. Key, 83, of Rockford, IL, passed away Tuesday, December 23, 2025. Born June 13, 1942, in Minneapolis, MN. He was married to Mary on April 1, 1963, having decided that they would need a good sense of humor to make married life happy and successful. They had three children: Errol, Heather, and Susanne. Frank graduated from West High...
Michael F. Hildebrand
Dec 23, 2025
Michael Francis Hildebrand, 74, of Rockford, passed away on December 23, 2025, at Alden Park Strathmoor. He was born on June 12, 1951, in Cedar Rapids, Iowa, the son of William and Loretta (Egloff) Hildebrand. Michael graduated from Beckman High School in Dyersville, IA, in 1970 and then he served in the US Army and returned home a disabled veteran....
Robert Lee Eldridge
Dec 22, 2025
Robert Lee Eldridge, 79, of Rockford, went home to be with our Lord on December 22, 2025, surrounded by his family. He was born on November 7, 1946, in Beloit, Wisconsin. The son of Robert and Barbara (Boss) Eldridge. Robert served as a US Marine and then married Gloria Davis on January 21, 1967, in South Carolina. Robert and Gloria...
David Seal
Dec 21, 2025
David Edwin Seal, 90, of Rockford, passed away on December 21, 2025, in his home in Beloit, WI, with family surrounding him. David was born on July 24, 1935, in Rockford, the son of Finch and Isabelle (Brewster) Seal. He graduated from West High School in 1953 and attended Colorado A&M for 2 years. David and Louida Mae Roberts were...
Frederick Brockway
Dec 21, 2025
Frederick James Brockway, 82 of Roscoe, IL passed away peacefully surrounded by loved ones in his home, on December 21st, 2025, after a long battle with COPD. Born to parents, Alvin and Mabel (Jiles) Brockway in Rockford, Illinois on May 13th, 1943. Fred grew up in the small town of Argyle IL and lived next door to the school, where...
Brenden Ryder Patrick Edwards
Dec 19, 2025
Brenden Ryder Patrick Edwards, 21, of Rockford, passed away on December 19, 2025, at Javon Bea Hospital. He was born on August 21, 2004, the son of Ryan Edwards and Karla Rodgers. He was the beloved brother of Austin Edwards, Bryanna Edwards, and Brytnee Edwards. Brenden was a giving soul, capable of helping others throughout his life and in the...
Kimberly Kemppainen
Dec 19, 2025
Kimberly A. Vincer-Kemppainen, 61, of Rockford, passed away unexpectedly at her home on December 19, 2025. She was born on June 12, 1964, in Rockford, the daughter of Ronald and Shirley (Clark) Vincer. Kimberly attended Jefferson High School. Kim was a true free spirit with a big heart and a radiant smile. She was often the life of the party,...
Allan Duane Mathieu
Dec 17, 2025
Allan D. Mathieu, 84, of Rockton, passed away on December 17, 2025, in his home surrounded by his family. He was born on January 28, 1941, in Rockford, IL, the son of William “Joe” and Lola (Glazier) Mathieu. Allan graduated from Harlem High School in 1959 and married his high school sweetheart and the love of his life, Marie Peterson,...
Irene Faye Reeves
Dec 16, 2025
Irene Faye Reeves-78 of Machesney Park, Illinois, passed away on December 16, 2025, from a lengthy battle with chronic illness. At the time of her passing she was residing at River Bluff nursing home in Rockford, Illinois. Born December 26, 1946, in Scott County, Indiana, her parents were Eugene and Letta McKinney. Irene or “Faye” as she preferred, graduated from...
Wiktor Berbeka
Dec 15, 2025
Wiktor Berbeka, age 88, passed away peacefully on December 15, 2025, surrounded by his loving family. Wiktor was born on September 1, 1937, in Berbeki, Poland, to Franciszek Berbeka and Micalina Grzeszczuk. He proudly served in the Polish military, working across several branches due to his skill as a mechanical engineer, always offering his knowledge wherever it was needed. While...
Paula Lynn Schmoldt
Dec 15, 2025
Paula Lynn Schmoldt, 62, of Belvidere, passed away unexpectedly at her home on December 15, 2025. Paula was born on December 11, 1963, in Kenosha, Wisconsin, the daughter of Paul and Delsie (Darnell) Paulson. She graduated from Elgin High School in 1982. Paula dedicated her professional life to education and community service. She served in an administration role in the...
