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...
Kerry Nyen
Jul 5, 2026
Kerry Nyen, 67, of Roscoe, Illinois, passed away on Sunday, July 5, 2026, at Javon Bea Hospital. He was born on Tuesday, February 24, 1959, in Rockford, Illinois, the son of Raymond and DoraLee (Addington) Nyen.
A North Boone High School graduate, Kerry dedicated 27 years of his career at Ingersoll Milling Machine Company as a mechanical supervisor. In 1995, he...
Anna Mae Whittington
Jul 5, 2026
Anna Mae (Green) Whittington, 92, of Rockford, IL, passed away on Sunday, July 5, 2026, at OSF St. Anthony Medical Center, Rockford, IL, after a brief illness. Anna was born on Sunday, June 3, 1934, in Nashville, NC, the daughter of William and Lena (Matthews) Green. Her father died when she was four years old, and her mother then moved...
Carol Elaine Taylor
Jun 29, 2026
Carol Elaine Taylor, 80, of Rockford, IL, passed away peacefully at her home on Monday, June 29, 2026. She was born on Saturday, December 8, 1945, in Fort Atkinson, WI, a daughter of Charles Edward and Elaine Bonita (Dahnke) Shaw. Carol grew up in and around Fort Atkinson, WI. She was a 1964 graduate of Johnson Creek High School. Carol...
Mary Rae Johnson
Jun 22, 2026
Mary Rae Johnson, 82, of Rockford, IL, passed away on Monday, June 22, 2026, at Fairhaven Christian Retirement Center. She was born on Thursday, January 6, 1944, in Zion, IL, the daughter of Charles and Rachel (Julian) Hyllberg. She married Lynn Zaugg on October 15, 2022, in Rockford, IL. They both resided at Fairhaven and remained there together until her...
Allan P. Merfeld
Jun 10, 2026
Allan Merfeld, 83, of Machesney Park, IL, passed away on Wednesday, June 10, 2026, at OSF St. Anthony Medical Center. He was born on Friday, November 13, 1942, in the family home in Cascade, IA, the son of Joseph and Mary (Koob) Merfeld. He married Beverly (Johnson) Jones on July 23, 1977, in Loves Park, IL. Allan owned and operated...
James Howard Anderson
Jun 5, 2026
James Howard “Pickle” Anderson, 85, of Machesney Park, IL, passed away on Friday, June 5, 2026, in his home. He was born on Friday, June 28, 1940, in Glenwood, MN, the son of Reynold J. and Margaret L. (Haberer) Anderson. His family moved to the Rockford, IL, area after World War II for work. Pickle graduated from Harlem High School,...
Rickard Morris Gibson
May 31, 2026
Rickard Morris Gibson, 65, of Bridgeview, IL, passed away on Sunday, May 31, 2026, at Midway Neurological & Rehab in Bridgeview, IL. He was born on Thursday, March 16, 1961, in Rockford, IL, the son of Gibson and Barbara Jo (Thompson) Gibson. Retired as a supervisor employed by the Village of Roscoe. He enjoyed fishing and any type of racing....
Delores J. Garman
May 23, 2026
Delores J. Garman, “Goonie,” 90, of Machesney Park, IL, passed away on Saturday, May 23, 2026, in her home surrounded by her loving family. She was born on Friday, May 15, 1936, in Joubert, S.D., and is the daughter of Richard and Johanna (Van Luttikuizen) Bolt. She graduated from Corsica High School, and a year later made her way to...
Steven W. Dobson
May 19, 2026
Steven “Steve” W. Dobson, 78, of Loves Park, IL, passed away on Tuesday, May 19, 2026, in his home surrounded by his loving family. He was born on Monday, November 3, 1947, in White Hall, IL, the son of Lawrence Dobson and Phyllis (Coumbes) Dobson-Rawlings. Veteran of the U.S. Air Force, serving during Vietnam. He married Loretta Zawislak on February...
Robert I. Arneson Jr.
May 18, 2026
It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of our beloved father, husband, grandfather, and friend, Robert “Bob” I. Arneson, Jr., 71, of Machesney Park, IL, who passed away at home on Monday, May 18, 2026. Born to Kathryn Eaton and Robert Arneson Sr. on September 3, 1954, in Danville, VA, Bob was one of a kind. Self-described...
Wanetta E. King
May 17, 2026
Wanetta E. King, 97, of Loves Park, IL, returned to the loving embrace of the Lord, Sunday, May 17, 2026. She was born on June 18, 1928, in Folsom, WV. Wanetta often spoke fondly of her youth in WV. She moved to Illinois as a young adult, where she met and married Richard W. King on October 15, 1949. Together...
Dorothy Faye Eberley
May 13, 2026
Dorothy Faye Eberley, 82, of Machesney Park, Illinois, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, May 13, 2026. Dorothy was born on Saturday, May 22, 1943, in Mississippi, Arkansas, the daughter of Guy Herren and Anna Braggs. She married Ronald Robert Eberley on February 18, 1977, and together they shared many years of love and family memories. Dorothy was formerly employed at...
