Susan Nygren
Apr 24, 2025
Susan C. Nygren, 74, of Machesney Park, passed way peacefully in her home with her beloved son, Danny, on April 24, 2025. She was born on April 2, 1951, in Rockford, the daughter of Harold and Ethel McBain. She was married to Clarence Nygren and he passed away on December 3, 2015. She was mainly a homemaker but also worked...
Martha Russo
Apr 21, 2025
Martha A. Russo, 91, of Rockford, passed away on April 21, 2025. She was born on April 27, 1933, in Fort Madison, Iowa, the daughter of Lowell and Rosalie West. Mother of three children, a grandmother, and great grandmother. Martha is survived by Deb (Bill) Keenan; Andy Schmidt; grandchildren Matthew (Kelli) Vipond; Chris (Nickie) Vipond; and Heather (Dave) Anderson-Blais; and...
Douglas Patterson
Apr 20, 2025
Douglas James Patterson passed away on Easter Sunday, April 20 , 2025 , with his brother by his side in Rockford, Illinois. Born August 16, 1955, he was a 1973 Jefferson High graduate, where with his athletic skills and friendly nature, he cultivated lifelong friendships. Doug was an independent agent in the transportation industry at Landstar, Inway , and finally...
Robert "Jay" Harper
Apr 19, 2025
Robert J. Harper "Jay", 65, of Loves Park, passed away in his home on April 19, 2025. He was born on December 5, 1959, in Martinsburg, West Virginia; the son of Clarence and Anna (Clark) Harper, Sr. Jay moved to Loves Park, IL in 2002 and married Kellie Patterson in June of 2004. He learned masonry at a young age...
Michael Page
Apr 18, 2025
Michael John Page, 51, of Freeport, IL, passed away on April 18, 2025. Born to Larry and Vicki Page on August 10, 1973, in Monroe, Wisconsin. His is survived by his mother Vicki; sisters Patricia (Dan) and Michelle (Rob); Grandma Betty; many aunts, uncles, 5 nieces, 2 nephews, 6 great nieces, and 2 great nephews, and uncle Bob Page. Michael...
Ian Boardman
Apr 16, 2025
Ian Lawrence Boardman, 80, of Garden Prairie, Illinois, peacefully passed away on April 16, 2025, surrounded many of his grandchildren. On September 4, 1965, Ian married the love of his life, Alyce Rukavena of Sheldon, Wisconsin. Together, they raised two children, Paula and Mark, and built a life filled with love, laughter, and hard work. Alyce preceded him in death...
John Nichols
Apr 13, 2025
John Nichols Jr, 89, of Rockford, passed away on April 13, 2025, in his home with family by his side the entire weekend prior to his passing. He was born on March 24, 1936 (his mother's birthday), in Amsterdam, NY, the son of John Gokas and Mary (Bara) Gokas. At the age of 13 he was adopted by his stepfather,...
Clark Schoonover
Apr 2, 2025
Clark Albert Schoonover, 71, of South Beloit, IL, passed away in his home on April 2, 2025, surrounded by his family. Clark was born on April 6, 1953, in Madison, WI; the son of Vernon and Myrtle (Rhead) Schoonover. He married the love of his life, Alice C. Koch, on October 25, 1975, at the First Methodist Church in Beloit....
Lucille Gray
Apr 1, 2025
Lucille "Lou" M. Gray, born September 13, 1922, to parents Agnes Bailey and William Farrell, in Ottawa, IL. She died on April 1, 2025, in her home surrounded by family. Lou was raised in Ottawa, IL and Dayton, OH. She eventually moved to Rockford, IL in 1936 with her mother and stepfather, William Behler. Lou graduated from Rockford Central High...
Jackie Bilodeau
Mar 31, 2025
Jackie L. "Jack" Bilodeau, 46, of Rockford, IL, passed away at home with his family by his side on March 31, 2025. Jackie was born to Jacquelyn S. (Woody) Bilodeau and Richard H. Bilodeau, Jr., on December 24, 1978, here in Rockford. He enjoyed spending time with his family. He enjoyed listening to music, dancing, traveling, spending time in the...
Juanita Wundsam
Mar 28, 2025
Juanita Karla Wundsam, 64 of Arlington Heights IL, passed away on March 28, 2025. Born on December 18, 1960, in Chicago, IL, she was the daughter of Jose Defiesta and Nancy Trent. A dedicated preschool teacher, filled with warmth and kindness. Her passion for community and faith shone through her service at Hope Lutheran Church, where she joyfully contributed as...
Donald Hall
Mar 28, 2025
Donald A. Hall Sr. 82, of Machesney Park, IL., passed away peacefully on March 28, 2025, in the house he had built. Don was born on December 10, 1942, to Donald W. & Catherine H. Hall. He graduated from Harlem High School in 1961. Don retired from Ford Tool & Machining as General Manager. He enjoyed being an avid reader,...
Thomas Griep, Sr.
Mar 26, 2025
Thomas Allen Griep Sr. March 17 th , 1970- March 26 th , 2025 Thomas "Tom" Griep born March 17 , 1970, and left this world peacefully March 26 , 2025, surrounded by his wife and children after a long battle with health issues. Was born to Eugene and Gloria Griep in Watertown, Wisconsin . As a young child, Tom...
John Allen
Mar 25, 2025
GMC (SW) John W. Allen USN (Ret) was born June 7th, 1947, in Menomonie, Wisconsin to Dr. Ralph and Edith Allen. He enlisted in the Navy at 17 and spent 28 years serving, retiring as a Chief Petty Officer. During his naval career he served on a destroyer, fast frigate, sub tender and two aircraft carriers. He received a commendation...
Joan Born
Mar 23, 2025
Joan Eileen Born After surviving stage IV kidney cancer and living with renal failure for the past 5 years, Joan passed away at Javon Bea Hospital-Riverside in Rockford, IL, on March 23rd, 2025. She was 68 years young. She is survived by her husband of 42 years, Dave Born and their only daughter, Katie "princess" Kern of Milwaukee, WI. She...
Debra Bradley
Mar 21, 2025
Debra Ann Bradley May 25, 1955 – March 21, 2025 It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Debra Ann Bradley on Friday, March 21, 2025. Born on May 25, 1955, to Charles and Patricia Marston (Schrock), Debra brought light, warmth, and joy to all who knew her. A devoted wife, mother, and beloved "Gima," Debra's life...
Donald Laurin
Mar 21, 2025
Donald Laurin passed away April 21, 2025, after a battle with cancer. He is preceded in death by his parents Donald Laurin Sr. and Betty Jean Edwards. He served in the United States Army as a medic during the Vietnam War and finished his working days as a professor of computer sciences at Herzing University. In his retirement, Don spent...
Joanne Spangler
Mar 18, 2025
Joanne M. Spangler, 85, loving mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother passed away on Tuesday, March 18, 2025. She was born October 1, 1939, the daughter of Ed and Harriett (Cann) King. She attended Oregon schools. Joanne married Donald R. Spangler on August 10, 1957 in Mt. Morris, Illinois. He preceded her in death on January 31, 1992. Joanne previously worked for...
Charles Anderson
Mar 14, 2025
Charles Alvah "Charlie" Anderson Jr, passed away Friday, March 14th, 2025 in Rochelle Illinois. Born February 22nd, 1962, in Aurora Illinois, Charlie lived a life filled with passion for exploration, communication, and community service. Charlie had a deep appreciation for the world around him. He was an avid ham radio operator, connecting with people near and far through the airwaves....
Richard Marzano
Mar 13, 2025
Dick Marzano went home to be home with his Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on March 13. Dick's life was a testimony to God's grace and love. Dick loved his family, friends and church with a compassionate heart and abundant humor. Family was first and foremost to Dick moving the young family eastward to northern Illinois to be near his...
