Dennis Anthony
Sep 26, 2025
Dennis L. Anthony, 84, of Rockford, IL, passed away peacefully at home on Friday, September 26, 2025. He was born September 22, 1941, in Belvidere, IL, the son of Maynard B. Anthony and Mildred L. (Laue) Sweat. Dennis proudly served his country in the U.S. Navy before marrying the love of his life, Marcia I. Stafford, on December 7, 1968, in...
Marilyn Clark
Sep 26, 2025
Marilyn S. Clark, 78, of Rockford, IL, passed away peacefully on Friday, September 26, 2025. She was born on April 3, 1947, in Rockford, IL, the daughter of Walter and Thelma (House) Hass. Marilyn graduated from Harlem High School, Class of 1965, and from Rockford College. She received Master’s degrees from both Northern Illinois University and University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign. ...
Heather Genrich
Sep 24, 2025
Heather Robin Genrich, 80, of Rockford, IL, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, September 24, 2025, in Rockford, IL. Born on January 2, 1945, in Chicago, IL, Heather was the daughter of Harold and Helen (Fairbairn) Neild. On September 10, 1966, she married Robert Genrich in Evanston, IL, beginning a devoted partnership that recently celebrated 59 years. Heather earned her master’s...
Carol Landers
Sep 22, 2025
Carol S. Landers, 74, of Loves Park, IL, passed away on Monday, September 22, 2025, in her home. Born September 5, 1951, in Rockford, IL, the daughter of John Nicholas and Dolly Marie (Moore) Timbush, Sr. Veteran of the U.S. Air Force, serving from 1970 to 1972. She married Herbert L. Landers, Sr., in Rockford, IL. Employed by Logli for...
Sandra Lindvall
Sep 20, 2025
Sandra “Sandy” Kay Cagle-Lindvall, 74, of Rockton, IL, passed away peacefully on Saturday, September 20, 2025, in her home. She was born on February 8, 1951, in Rockford, IL, the daughter of Hugo and Beverly (Groom) Speaker. Sandy graduated from Muldoon High School, Class of 1969, where she made lifelong friends. She married Tom Cagle in September 1969, and they...
Lynn Getter
Sep 19, 2025
Lynn M. Getter, 69, of Machesney Park, IL, passed away on Friday, September 19, 2025. Born September 20, 1955, in Rockford, IL, the daughter of Albert and Constance (Van Ryzin) Hendershott. She married Joseph “J.D." Getter on September 28, 1973, in Rockford, IL. Employed by the record department of Rockford Memorial Hospital and worked at Union Hall. She enjoyed quilting...
Lawrence Hawkins
Sep 18, 2025
Lawrence “Larry” W. Hawkins, 74, of Rockford, IL, passed away on Thursday, September 18, 2025. Born March 18, 1951, in Brockville, Ontario, Canada, the son of Lawrence W. and Celina (Rayberg) Hawkins, Sr. Larry loved scratch tickets, darts and playing poker with family and friends. Avid Chicago Bears fan. Survivors include his daughters, Beth (Tim) Larson of Beloit, WI, Gail...
Rollie Purifoy
Sep 17, 2025
Rollie W. Purifoy, 98, of Machesney Park, IL, passed away on Wednesday, September 17, 2025, in his home. Born September 20, 1926, in Rosston, AR, the son of Willie Rollie and Edna (Williams) Purifoy. Veteran of World War II, serving in the U.S. Navy. He married Lourice Hicks on December 22, 1947, in Prescott, AR. Formerly employed by Greenlee Brothers. ...
Johnny Nelson
Sep 14, 2025
Johnny A. Nelson, 67, of Rockford, IL, entered into eternal rest on Sunday, September 14, 2025. He was born on March 3, 1958, in Rockford, the son of John A. and Ruth (Carlson) Nelson and was raised in Borgholm, Sweden. In 1976 Johnny set off for an American adventure. He planned to earn enough money to buy a car, return...
Susan Meyers
Sep 14, 2025
Susan Kay Meyers, 76, of South Beloit, IL, passed away unexpectedly on Sunday, September 14, 2025, at Javon Bea Hospital. She was born on May 12, 1949, in Rockford, IL, the daughter of Charles Dean and Tellma Mable (Chandler) Pulliam. Susan enjoyed sewing, playing cards and the Packers. Most of all she loved spending time with her family and friends....
Darlene Burkman
Sep 10, 2025
Darlene I. Burkman, 89, of Orange Beach, AL, passed away on Wednesday, September 10, 2025. She was born on August 6, 1936, in Wisconsin, the daughter of Cleo Perkins and Zeo B. (Apfel) Perkins. She married Roger Burkman on June 26, 1954. She was employed as a bank professional with Park State Bank for many years. Member of Grace Lutheran...
Brian Hawkins
Sep 10, 2025
Brian Dean Hawkins, affectionately known as “Hawk” to his many friends, passed away unexpectedly on September 10, 2025, at the age of 61. A lifelong resident of Loves Park and Machesney Park, Illinois. Brian was born on January 26, 1964, to the late Donald and Delores (Stauffacher) Hawkins. A proud 1982 graduate of Harlem High School, Brian’s personality was truly...
Patti Smith
Sep 6, 2025
Patti L. Smith, 77, of Machesney Park, IL, passed away on Saturday, September 6, 2025. She was born on May 5, 1948, in Rockford, IL, the daughter of George and Shirley (Howard) Wolf. Graduated from West High School, Class of 1966. She married Donald L. Smith on February 8, 1991, in Las Vegas, NV. Employed by Amcore Bank for more...
Judith Hallberg
Sep 5, 2025
Judith “Judy” Claire Hallberg, 86, of Washington, IL, formerly of Rockford, IL, passed away on Friday, September 5, 2025, at Chapters Living of Washington. She was born on February 19, 1939, in Rockford, IL, the daughter of Emery William and Clarice Mary (Koch) Abbott. Graduated from Harlem High School, Class of 1957, and attended Northern Illinois University. She married Robert...
Fredrick Fields
Sep 3, 2025
Fredrick “Fred” James Fields, 37, of Machesney Park, IL, passed away on Wednesday, September 3, 2025, in his home. He was born on March 21, 1988, in Rockford, IL, the son of James D. and Jean (Karsten) Fields. Fred graduated from Pecatonica High School and worked for many years as a skilled machinist, most recently at Don’s Welding. He loved...
Marley Yetterberg
Aug 19, 2025
Marley Rey Yetterberg, 27, of Erie, IL, was called to Heaven on Tuesday, August 19, 2025. She was born on October 15, 1997, in Rockford, IL, the daughter of Robert Owens and Kay Yetterberg. Graduated from Hononegah High School, Class of 2016. Marley began her career at Highview in the Woodlands, Rockton, IL. She moved to Erie and continued her...
Shirley Carter
Aug 14, 2025
Shirley Mae Carter, 88, of Loves Park, IL, passed away on Thursday, August 14, 2025, at Medina Nursing Home in Durand, IL. She was born on May 13, 1937, in Rockford, IL, the daughter of Chester W. and Faye M. (Jenison) Oberg. Lifetime Loves Park area resident. She married Richard “Dick” W. Carter on August 4, 1956, in Rockford, IL. ...
Charlene Blum
Aug 11, 2025
Charlene “Char” M. Blum, 84, of Loves Park, IL, entered into eternal rest with the Lord on Monday, August 11, 2025. Born April 3, 1941, in Sauk City, WI, the daughter of Harold and Alma (Alt) Frosch. She married Edward “Ed” C. Blum on July 17, 1958, in Sauk City. Employed by Walter Lawson Children’s Home for 15 years. Member...
Pauline Smith
Aug 11, 2025
Pauline “Polly” H. Smith, 97, of Loves Park, IL, passed away on August 11, 2025. Born July 13, 1928, in Minneapolis, MN, daughter of Paul and Esther (Simley) Hendrick. Survived by daughter, Carolyn (Chris); granddaughters, Amanda, and Megan; grandson, Kalen (Jazmine); step-grandsons, Andrew (Lexi) and Joseph; son-in-law, Pete (Chandra); cousin, Bernie (Betty); nieces, Kathy (Don), Merry (Norm), Lisa (Mike), Chris,...
Eric Brass
Jul 21, 2025
Eric Matthew "Roadblock" Brass, 52, of Rockford, IL, passed away on Monday, July 21, 2025, at his home. He was born on June 6, 1973, in Rockford, the son of Alvin M. Clarke, III, and Cathy (Michaelson) Feehan and stepson of Tim Feehan. Eric was adopted and lovingly raised by Arlan E. and Sharon L. (Harwick) Brass. ...
