Constance Harker
Jul 5, 2025
Constance "Connie" Mae Harker (Carpenter) of Rockford passed away in her home on July 5, 2025. Born November 1, 1947, in Rockford Illinois to her parents Alfred and Dorothy (Guffey) Carpenter. She graduated from Guilford High School in 1965. She enjoyed working at Canfield Clinic and various service-oriented jobs. She was a tough cookie who told it like it was....
Suzanne Smith
Jul 5, 2025
Suzanne Wahlstrom Smith: A Life Woven with Love and Home It is with profound sadness, yet immense gratitude for a life richly lived, that we announce the passing of Suzanne Wahlstrom Smith on July 5, 2025, at the age of 95. She passed away peacefully at FairHaven Retirement Center, surrounded by her loving family. Born on April 23, 1930, in...
Nicholas Pagnoni
Jun 25, 2025
Nicholas "Nicky" J. Pagnoni, 42, of Capron, passed away unexpectedly on June 25, 2025, at Javon Bea Hospital. He was born on March 9, 1983, in Glen Oak, IL; the son of Mark and Darlene (Robertson) Pagnoni. He attended Addison Trail High School. Nicky was the owner of Battery Guys, Inc. If you needed a battery, Nicky was the guy...
Gordon Pingel
Jun 22, 2025
Gordon R. Pingel, Sr., 87, of Machesney Park, passed away on June 22, 2025. He was born on February 3, 1938, in Tunnel City, WI; the son of William and Ernestine (Sherer) Pingel. Gordon married his high school sweetheart, Karleen Hall on September 26, 1956. He was very proud to have been married for 65 years until Karleen passed away...
Patricia Miles
Jun 19, 2025
Patricia Helen Glover-Miles It is with heavy hearts that we announce the peaceful passing of Patricia Helen Miles (maiden name, Glover). She went comfortably, surrounded by her family and friends, in her home on June 19th, 2025. She was born in Leicester, England, on May 31st, 1937, predeceased by: her parents Anna Mae (Henson) and Clifford Glover, brother Clifford (Helen)...
Kenneth Carter
Jun 18, 2025
Kenneth Eugene Carter, 71, of Machesney Park, Illinois, passed away peacefully at his home surrounded by his family on Wednesday, June 18, 2025. He was born to Kermit Eugene and Neta Norma Dean (Jones) Carter in Rockford, Illinois on December 6, 1953. Ken lived most of his life in Rockford except for a short period in McAllen, Texas. He was...
Suanne Pfeifer
Jun 16, 2025
Suanne J. (Susie) Pfeifer, 69, of Rockford, Illinois, passed away peacefully with her family by her side on June 16 th , 2025, at Swedish American Hospital. The family is grateful to the CCU staff for the care of Suanne and the support of her family. Suanne was born October 2 nd , 1955, in Austin, Minnesota, the daughter of...
Kathleen Dunker
Jun 16, 2025
Kathleen Marie Dunker, 74, of Sycamore passed away on June 16th, 2025. She is survived by her two boys, Jason and Michael, their spouses, and her brilliant granddaughter, Harper. She lived her life for her family, challenged the status quo, listened well, loved wine, traveled lightly, and gave sound advice. She was born on November 3, 1950, to Irish Catholic...
Tresea Larson
Jun 12, 2025
Tresea Ann Larson, 63, of Roscoe, Illinois, fell asleep in death peacefully on June 12, 2025, at her home, after a courageous three-and-a-half-year battle with cancer, with her husband Don, sister Lisa, and sister-in-law Cindy at her side. Tresea was born on September 28, 1961, raised in Rockford, the daughter of Ernestine "Tina" and Jerry Klikno. A graduate of Jefferson...
Donald Smith
Jun 11, 2025
Donald Gene "Punk" Smith, 82, of Rockford, passed away suddenly on June 11, 2025, at UW Swedish American Hospital. He was born on June 13, 1942, in Poplar Bluff, Missouri; the son of Johnie Donnel and Christine Mary (Eldridge) Smith. He married Rita A. Cunningham on September 11, 1965. He worked as a machinist at Hyrdoline in Machesney Park for...
Christine Bubser
Jun 9, 2025
Christine A. Bubser passed away on June 9, 2025, after battling cancer for 7 years. She was born in June of 1954, the youngest child of Forrest L. and Florence H. Bubser. She graduated from Hononegah High School and attended Rockford College. Chris never married, worked a variety of jobs, and loved any and all animals. As a young adult,...
Joan Slack
Jun 8, 2025
Joan Knight Slack passed away peacefully on Sunday afternoon, June 8, 2025, surrounded by her three children. Born to Elmer "Daddy" and Alice Knight. Joan was predeceased by her beloved husband of 58 years, Robert Lee Slack; her baby brother, Thom; and her parents. She is survived by her children Carrie (Jim) Doege, Kelly (Joni) Slack, and Craig Slack; her...
Richard Wicaryus
Jun 7, 2025
Richard "Dick" John Wicaryus, 81, of Capron, IL, passed away in his home on June 7, 2025. He was born November 25, 1943, in Chicago, IL; the son of Stanley and Stephanie (Bieronski) Wicaryus. Dick graduated from St. Benedictine High School in Lisle, IL in 1962 and served in the United States Army. He married Laura Leingang in South Dakota...
Valerie Gorski
Jun 6, 2025
Valerie Hope Forster Gorski decided that her 94th birthday was the day to leave her earthly space. Ignoring all other variables, the odds of this happening are one in 133,225, so clearly this was intentional. She was born June 6, 1931, to Thelma Janette Allen and Joseph Harold Forster in Malta, Montana. She peacefully passed away June 6, 2025, at...
Nancy Peters
Jun 3, 2025
Nancy J. Peters, 66, of Rockford, passed away June 3, 2025, at Amberwood Care Centre after a long illness. She was born on January 27, 1959, in Rockford; the daughter of John and Virginia (Bigelow) Juno. She graduated from Harlem High School in 1977. She was married to Jim Houston in Rockford. Nancy worked as a daycare provider. Her family...
Candi Murphy
May 29, 2025
Candi Sue Murphy, 55, of Rockford, passed away on May 29, 2025, in her home. She was born on March 26, 1970, in Freeport; the daughter of Eugene and Loretta (Herbig) Baumgartner. Candi graduated from Freeport High School. She worked for many restaurants over the years. Candi married Mark M. Murphy on October 31, 2009. She volunteered at Five Gates...
Ryan Mullis
May 27, 2025
Ryan "Phat" Edward Mullis, 45, of Beloit, WI, formerly of Sharon, WI, died suddenly on May 27, 2025. Ryan was born on August 31, 1979, to parents Arthur and Susan (Hauth) Mullis. He is survived by his daughter Morgan Mullis; his parents; sister Tanya Mullis; nieces Ariel and Tatiana Mullis; nephew Isaiah Edmonds; and many other family and friends who...
Hans Bruegger
May 26, 2025
Hans Ulrich Bruegger October 20, 1955 to May 26, 2025 What do you say about a man who touched so many lives? I have received many memories from family, friends and work associates. The traditional obituary did not fit. Hansueli was born in Switzerland and in his early life could be found making hay at the farm in Frutigen, alongside...
William Lucansky
May 22, 2025
William "Will" Albert Lucansky, IV, 40, of Rockford, passed away May 22, 2025. He was born on August 12, 1984. He was a goofy and fun-loving prankster. He enjoyed fishing, baseball, and golf. He was a loving father to Lily; she was the light of his life. Survivors include his beloved daughter Lily Lucansky; father Willam Lucansky, III; mother Cari...
Matthew Peterson
May 22, 2025
Matthew Scott Peterson, 39, of Rockford, passed away on May 22, 2025, at UW Health Swedish American Hospital. He was born on August 11, 1985, in Rockford; the son of Scott and Brenda (Konetski) Peterson. Matthew attended Christian Life through his junior year and proceeded to graduate from Roosevelt High School in 2003. He attended Community Bible Church and worked...
