Dale Bailey
Feb 12, 2026
Junior Dale Bailey, known by all as Dale Bailey, 88, of Machesney Park, IL, passed away on Thursday, February 12, 2026, in his home. He was born on Tuesday, March 2, 1937, in Jonesborough, TN, the son of Holt and Gladys (Booth) Bailey. Dale was a veteran of the U.S. Army. He married Rita M. Avey on March 20, 1965,...
Pamela Sue Colwell
Feb 7, 2026
Pamela “Pam” Sue Colwell, 62, of Roscoe, IL, forever 29 at heart, passed away unexpectedly in her sleep on Saturday, February 7, 2026, in her home. She was born on Saturday, September 28, 1963, in Rockford, IL, the daughter of Harold Noble and Ada Whitehorn. Pam’s greatest joy in life was her family. She loved her children and grandchildren more...
Linda Kay Anderson
Feb 5, 2026
Linda Kay Anderson, 69, of Loves Park, IL, passed away on Thursday, February 5, 2026, in her home. She was born on Monday, February 4, 1957, in Rockford, IL, the daughter of Francis and Dixie (Benton) Cline. Linda married her soul mate and best friend Randall “Randy” K. Anderson on October 8, 1994, in her parents’ home in Rockford, IL....
Betty Jane Diamond
Feb 3, 2026
Betty Jane Diamond, of Rockford, IL, lovingly known to her family as “Mama Timbo,” passed away at the remarkable age of 101, on Tuesday, February 3, 2026, leaving behind a legacy of love, resilience, and deep devotion to family. Born on Thursday, November 6, 1924, in Dixon, IL, during the Great Depression, the daughter of Russel and Coral (Cooper) King,...
Paul Steven Fieldsend
Feb 2, 2026
Paul Steven Fieldsend, 54, of Rockford, IL, passed away on Monday, February 2, 2026, in Hancock, MI. He was born on Wednesday, April 7, 1971, in Rockford, IL, the son of Steven A. and Joan (Campisi) Fieldsend. Employed by A&B Freight. In his early years Paul enjoyed roller skating. He loved trips to the Smoky Mountains, going to concerts, snowmobiling...
James L. Singleton
Feb 2, 2026
James “Jim” L. Singleton, 87, of Loves Park, IL, passed away peacefully on Monday, February 2, 2026, at Medina Nursing Home, after a long illness. He was born on Friday, September 9, 1938, in Lexington, TN, the son of John R. and Betty (Bray) Singleton. He married Harriet Elaine Bree on September 16, 1956, in Corinth, MS.
Jim was a dedicated...
Kole Allen Keeling
Feb 1, 2026
Kole Allen Keeling, 23, of Loves Park, IL, passed away on Sunday, February 1, 2026, at Javon Bea Hospital, surrounded by his family and friends. Born on Sunday, February 24, 2002, in Rockford, IL, the son of Douglas Keeling and Virginia Seger. Employed by Keeling’s Landscape as a landscaper where Kole had a lot of pride in his work. His...
Alan F. Spiegler
Feb 1, 2026
Alan F. Spiegler, 85, of Roscoe, IL, passed away on Sunday, February 1, 2026, at Javon Bea Hospital. Born on Friday, December 13, 1940, in Portage, WI, the son of Willis John and Dorothy (Leitz) Spiegler. He was a veteran of the U.S. Navy Air Force. He married Doreen Thiel Klevene on May 26, 1984, in Machesney Park, IL. He...
Bobby Lee Spencer
Feb 1, 2026
Bobby Lee Spencer 71, of Rockford, IL, passed away suddenly on Sunday, February 1, 2026, in his home. He was born on Friday, August 20, 1954, in Rockford, IL, the son of William and Vera (Crouch) Spencer. He graduated from Jefferson High School, Class of 1972. Bobby worked for UPS for many years and was also a member of the...
Heather Joy Vincer
Jan 24, 2026
Heather Joy Vincer, 52, of Loves Park, IL, passed away on Saturday, January 24, 2026, at Swedish American Health. She was born on Saturday, December 1, 1973, in Rockford, IL, the daughter of Robert and Elizabeth “Betsy” (Lyford) Vincer. Heather enjoyed playing with her See and Say toy, going to the annual Boone County Fair, and various field trips with...
Elsie D. Bartman
Jan 22, 2026
Elsie D. Bartman, 84, of Rockford, IL, passed away on Thursday, January 22, 2026, at Swedish American Health. Born Saturday, November 15, 1941, in Rockford, IL, the daughter of Omar and Fannie May (Wright) Plock. Elsie enjoyed car rides, road trips, fishing, and a root beer float. She loved her family. Survivors include her children, Nancy (Herschel) Brown, James Lewis,...
Wanda J. Gulbrantson
Jan 20, 2026
Wanda J. Gulbrantson, 85, of Belvidere, IL, passed away on Tuesday, January 20, 2026, at Symphony Maple Crest. She was born on Friday, June 14, 1940, in Rockford, IL, the daughter of Klaus and Phyllis (Klein) Price. Wanda loved spending time with her family. Survivors include her sons, Brian (Rosa) Gulbrantson and Erik (Mary) Gulbrantson; grandchildren, Sarah and David Gulbrantson....
Mary Joy Bridges
Jan 15, 2026
Mary Joy Bridges, 86, of Loves Park, IL, passed away on Thursday, January 15, 2026, in her home. She was born on Tuesday, November 21, 1939, in Caruthersville, MO, the daughter of Walter Edward and Clara Mae (Scurlock) Spray. She married Albert Frank Bridges Jr. on June 18, 1984, in Las Vegas, NV. Mary loved spending time with her family;...
Barbara J. Granath
Jan 10, 2026
Barbara J. Granath, 89, of Machesney Park, IL, passed away peacefully on Saturday, January 10, 2026, at Lincolnshire Place, surrounded by her family. Her strong faith carried her through every season, and she held fast to Jesus until the day He called her home. Born September 10, 1936, in Durand, IL, the daughter of Chester and Anna (Pieper) Thomas. She...
Robb Lee Toepfer
Jan 7, 2026
Robb Lee Toepfer, 63, of Loves Park, IL, passed away on Wednesday, January 7, 2026, at Javon Bea Hospital. He was born on Friday, January 12, 1962, in Rockford, IL, the son of Robert and Jacqueline (Ellsworth) Toepfer. Robb was employed by Valmet in Beloit, WI, for many years before retiring. He will be remembered as a loving and devoted...
Lois Ann McCauley
Jan 6, 2026
Lois Ann McCauley, 85, of Caledonia, IL, passed away Tuesday, January 6, 2026, in Lincolnshire Place after battling dementia. Born December 10, 1940, in Richland Center, WI, the daughter of Clifford and Ruby (Emschoff) Flamme. Lois graduated from Richland Center High School, Class of 1958, where she was involved in the band. She married Verlin Victor “Vic” McCauley on October...
David Greenlee King
Jan 5, 2026
David Greenlee King, 68, of Loves Park, IL, passed away on Monday, January 5, 2026, at Javon Bea Hospital. Born on Tuesday, September 17, 1957, in Rockford, IL, the son of Richard W. and Wanetta E. (Talkington) King. Owned and operated Richard King & Sons. David enjoyed wood carving and restoring Woodie Cars. Survivors include his mother, Wanetta King; brother,...
Chad F. Thurow
Jan 5, 2026
Chad F. Thurow, 54, of Loves Park, IL, passed away on Monday, January 5, 2026, at Swedish American Health, after a short illness. He was born on Thursday, July 15, 1971, in Rockford, IL, the son of Carl “Kelly” F. and Susan “Sue” C. (Medearis) Thurow, Sr. Chad enjoyed watching NASCAR and the Chicago Bears. He loved spending time with...
Diane S. Kaemmerlen
Dec 21, 2025
Diane “Dee Dee” S. Kaemmerlen, 70, of Loves Park, IL, passed away on Sunday, December 21, 2025, at Alden Park Strathmoor. Born on Saturday, July 2, 1955, in Rockford, IL, the daughter of Collis and Ginny (Hageman) Hennelly. She married Pierre Kaemmerlen, on October 16, 1976, in Rockford, IL. Employed by Barbra Olson Center of Hope. She loved spending time...
Joseph Newell Smith
Dec 16, 2025
Joseph “Joe” Newell Smith, 88, of Loves Park, IL, passed away on Tuesday, December 16, 2025, at OSF St. Anthony Medical Center. He was born on Wednesday, November 17, 1937, in Hattieville, AR, the son of Jesse Lee and Essie Mae (Johnson) Smith. Joe was a veteran of the U.S. Army. He married Sallie Carol Widmer, on October 19, 1963,...
