Kathleen Lewis
Sep 27, 2026
Kathleen “Kathie” J. Lewis (Pettis), 88, of Rockford, passed away peacefully on September 27, 2026. Born February 1, 1938 in Chicago, IL, the daughter of Alva L. and Merna Pettis. She graduated from West High School in the class of 1956 and from Rockford Memorial School of Nursing in 1959 earning a Registered Nursing Degree. Kathie married the love of...
Conrad F Hawkins
Sep 25, 2026
Conrad “Connie” F. Hawkins passed away peacefully on September, 25, 2026. Husband, father, Papa, great-grandfather, brother, uncle, cousin, friend, mentor - he will be deeply missed.
On Thursday, Oct. 1st a memorial visitation from 12-2pm followed by a service at 2pm will be held at Westminster Presbyterian Church in Rockford IL. The family invites everyone to gather in the church fellowship...
Michelle A. Day-McKenna
Sep 12, 2026
Michelle A. Day-McKenna, 71, of Rockford, IL, passed away on Saturday, September 12, 2026. Arrangements provided by Delehanty Funeral Home, 401 River Lane, Loves Park, IL. Inurnment in Davis Cemetery, Davis, IL.
Mary Ellen Saxby
Sep 10, 2026
Mary Ellen Huckabee-Saxby, 93, of Machesney Park, IL, passed away on Thursday, September 10, 2026, at River Bluff Nursing Home. She was born on Sunday, August 20, 1933, in Hooker, AR, the daughter of Macy and Maisie (Tharp) Smith. She married Oscar Huckabee on June 18, 1953, in Corning, AR. After Oscar passed away, she married Malvin W. Saxby on...
Harold D. Hawes Jr.
Sep 5, 2026
Harold D. Hawes, Jr., 89, of Rockford, IL, passed away Saturday, September 5, 2026. He was born on Saturday, March 27, 1937, in Capron, IL, the son of Harold D. and Sylvia (Moon) Hawes, Sr. Harold graduated from North Boone High School, Class of 1955, and attended Cornell College in Iowa. In 1960, he married the love of his life,...
Adeline Ethel Grecula
Aug 30, 2026
Adeline “Addie” Ethel Grecula, 90, of Machesney Park, IL, passed away on Sunday, August 30, 2026, at Alden Park Strathmoor. She was born on Tuesday, May 26, 1936, in Mahtomedi, MN, the daughter of Matthias and Esther (Chase) Pechan. She married Andrew A. Grecula on July 9, 1956, in Mahtomedi, MN. Member of St. Bridget Catholic Church. Adeline was a...
Debra Lynn Rinaldi
Aug 24, 2026
Debra Lynn Rinaldi, 60, of Rockford, IL, passed away on Monday, August 24, 2026, at Javon Bea Hospital. Born on Monday, November 8, 1965, in Rockford, IL, the daughter of Donald Richard and Susan Mae (Swenson) Erickson. Formerly employed by Spectrum Insurance Agency. Employed as an elementary school teacher for 30 years by Lutheran Academy of Rockford and Alpine Academy...
Raymond John McCune
Aug 18, 2026
Raymond “Ray” John McCune, 46, of Machesney Park, IL, passed away on Tuesday, August 18, 2026, at UI Health in Chicago, IL. He was born on Monday, May 12, 1980, in Rockford, IL, the son of Thomas F. and Anita (Lopata) McCune. Ray lived most of his life in the Loves Park, IL, area. For over 25 years he worked...
Jerry Lee Oldham
Aug 11, 2026
In Loving Memory - Jerry Lee Oldham, 79, of Loves Park, IL, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, August 11, 2026, surrounded by the family he loved so deeply. He was born on Friday, January 17, 1947, in Chicago, IL, the son of the late James F. and Alpha L. (Williams) Oldham. Jerry was married for 63 years to the love...
Linda Kathryn Schuepbach
Aug 9, 2026
Linda Kathryn Schuepbach, 78, of Machesney Park, IL, passed away peacefully on Sunday, August 9, 2026, in her home surrounded by her loving family. Born on Wednesday, December 17, 1947, in Rockford, IL, Linda was the daughter of Cletus Charles and Erma Nell (Burke) Brandt. She married her middle school sweetheart, Robert “Bob” T. Schuepbach, on April 8, 1967, beginning...
Teresa Ann Lucas
Aug 3, 2026
Teresa Ann Lucas, 55, of Rockford, IL, passed away on Monday, August 3, 2026. Born Wednesday, March 3, 1971, in Rockford, IL. She married Bruce Lucas. She enjoyed bowling, camping, and boating. Most of all, Teresa loved spending time with her family and friends. Survivors include her mother, Cathy (stepfather, Jeff) Johnsen of Machesney Park, IL; father, Steve Lundaas of...
Nancy J. Ronan
Jul 27, 2026
Heaven welcomed a beautiful angel on Monday, July 27, 2026, Nancy J. Ronan, 90, of Loves Park, IL. She was born on Tuesday, March 10, 1936, in Rockford, IL, the daughter of Alvie and Clara (Schmidt) Smith. She was one of six children. On August 4, 1956, Nancy married the love of her life, Charles R. Ronan, whom she met...
Cathy Sue Ward
Jul 25, 2026
Cathy Sue Ward, 66, of Roscoe, Illinois, was called home to be with the Lord on Saturday, July 25, 2026. She passed away peacefully at Swedish American Hospital, surrounded by the love and comfort of her family.
Born on March 13, 1960, in Rockford, Illinois, Cathy was the daughter of Donald and Caroline Hansen. She married her high school sweetheart and...
Genna Lou Brazel
Jul 21, 2026
Genna Lou Brazel, 78, of Machesney Park, IL, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, July 21, 2026. She was born on Thursday, June 17, 1948, in Nimmons, AR, the daughter of Virgil and Dorothy (Gattis) Owens. She married Billie W. Brazel on December 31, 1965, in Nimmons, AR. She enjoyed playing bingo and trips to the casino. Genna was a dedicated...
Steven H. Stafford
Jul 18, 2026
Steven H. Stafford, 78, of Rockford, IL, passed away on Saturday, July 18, 2026, at OSF St. Anthony Medical Center. He was born on Saturday, January 31, 1948, in Rockford, IL, the son of Marvin Dene and Helen Elaine (Wilcoxson) Stafford. Veteran of the Vietnam Conflict, serving in the U.S. Army. He married Sung-Hui Donofrio. Employed by the City of...
Thomas J. Gibbs
Jul 15, 2026
Thomas J. Gibbs, 74, of Rockford, Illinois, passed away on July 15, 2026, following a recent decline in health. Tom graduated from Harlem High School and Northern Illinois University. An accomplished athlete, he qualified for the IHSA State Wrestling Tournament during his senior year at Harlem High School in 1970. Tom was known for his sharp intellect, dry wit, and...
Rosalie E. Schrack
Jul 13, 2026
Rosalie E. Schrack, 87, of Machesney Park, IL, passed away on Monday, July 13, 2026, at OSF St. Anthony Medical Center. She was born on Wednesday, July 27, 1938, in Allen's Grove, WI, the daughter of Harvey and Ruth (Adams) Redenius. She married Robert “Bob” D. Schrack on January 18, 1958, in Allen’s Grove, WI. Rosalie was a loving and...
Dolores E. Kolenda
Jul 12, 2026
Dolores E. Kolenda, 91, of Roscoe, IL, passed away on Sunday, July 12, 2026, in her home surrounded by her loving family. She was born on Tuesday, December 4, 1934, in Rockford, IL, the daughter of Donald G. and Audrey B. (Kuntzelman) Hooker. She married Donald J. Kolenda on December 1, 1954. Member of St. Bridget Catholic Church. She loved...
Eddie R. Long
Jul 9, 2026
Eddie “Ed” R. Long, 90, of Machesney Park, IL, passed away on Thursday, July 9, 2026, in his home surrounded by his loving family. He was born on Wednesday, April 8, 1936, in Palestine, AR, the son of Hubert and Dovie (Seawell) Long. He married Wanda Milam on November 21, 1953, in Dubuque, IA. Ed was employed by Allied Tool...
Howard L. Drye Sr.
Jul 8, 2026
Howard L. Drye, Sr., 82, of Machesney Park, IL, passed away on Wednesday, July 8, 2026, at Medina Nursing Center, Durand, IL, surrounded by his loving family. He was born on Tuesday, October 5, 1943, in Monroe, WI, the son of Howard W. and Edna (Truitt) Drye. He grew up on a farm and he loved to farm. Howard was...
