Nancy Feinstein
May 12, 2024
Nancy Feinstein, 77, passed away on Sunday, May 12, 2024. Born October 7, 1946, in Rockford, IL, the daughter of Keith and Patricia (Amundsen) Smith. She married Geoffrey Feinstein on August 9, 1970, in Rockford. Employed by the Harlem School District. Survivors include her husband, Geoffrey; son, Joe (Jill); grandchildren, Paige, Emma, and Tyler. Predeceased by her parents and a...
Bonnie Moore
May 12, 2024
Bonnie L. Moore, 74, of Rockford, IL, passed away peacefully on Sunday, May 12, 2024, at P A Peterson at the Citadel. Born October 5, 1949, in Rockford, the daughter of Clyde G. and Betty L. (Mayhew) Hutchinson. Graduated from East High School, Class of 1967, and received her associate degree from Rock Valley College in 1990. She married Thomas...
Burl Galbreath
May 11, 2024
Burl Roger Galbreath, 93, formerly of Machesney Park, IL, passed away on Saturday, May 11, 2024, at Stoney River, Marshfield, WI. Born January 11, 1931, in Granton, WI, the son of John and Sarah (Wood) Galbreath. Veteran of the Wisconsin National Guard. He married Jean Joanne Schneider on July 2, 1950, in Beloit, WI. Retired from Rockford Products. Burl enjoyed...
Betty Swigert
May 7, 2024
Betty A. Swigert, 86, of Rockford, IL, passed away on Tuesday, May 7, 2024, in her home surrounded by family. Born January 6, 1938, in West Brooklyn, IL, the daughter of Elliot and Elizabeth (Swope) Bresson. Formerly employed by Donutland in Rockford for many years and later owned and operated two of her own Donutlands. She was most recently employed...
Richard Ashton
May 5, 2024
Richard “Rich” L. Ashton, 80, of loves Park, IL, passed away Sunday, May 5, 2024, at Swedish American Health, surrounded by family. Born November 2, 1943, in Rockford, IL, the son of Everett L. and Emily F. (Jans) Ashton. Graduated from Harlem High School, Class of 1961. He married Victoria G. Anderson on May 9, 1964, in Loves Park. Survivors...
Jeanie Conklin
May 4, 2024
Jeanie P. Conklin, 101, of Rockford, IL, passed away on Saturday, May 4, 2024, at Ascension Saint Anne Place. Born November 29, 1922, in Rockford, the daughter of John and Evelyn Lannon. She married James Conklin on July 2, 1940, in Rockford. She loved spending time with her family more than anything else. Jeanie loved flowers, gardening and feeding the...
Steven Richards
May 2, 2024
Steven “SteveO” J. Richards, 62, of South Beloit, IL, passed away on Thursday, May 2, 2024, after a sudden illness. Born October 7, 1961, in Rockford, IL, the son of Ed and Donna (Rubendall) Richards. Graduated from Harlem High School, Class of 1979. Most recently employed by Arco Machinery Movers for more than 20 years and previously owned and operated...
Melanie Torres
May 1, 2024
Melanie “Molly” C. Torres, 57, of Machesney Park, IL, passed away on Wednesday, May 1, 2024, in her home after a battle with cancer. Born June 17, 1966, in Munich, Germany, the daughter of Frank and Ines (Beinroth) Wendel. Formerly employed as an assistant manager by Sloppy Joe’s Warehouse in Key West, FL, for many years. Most recently employed at...
Elizabeth Swanborg
Apr 28, 2024
Elizabeth “Betty” L. Swanborg, 94, of Loves Park, IL, passed away on Sunday, April 28, 2024, in her home. Born June 28, 1929, in Atlantic City, NJ, the daughter of William and Antoinette (Lambaro) Civitarese. She married Leslie Swanborg. Betty enjoyed fishing, gardening, and especially loved spending time with family. Survivors include her daughter, Cindy (Tim) Manning; son, William Swanborg;...
Dennis Olsen
Apr 27, 2024
Dennis Olsen, 66, of Machesney Park, IL, passed away on Saturday, April 27, 2024, at P A Peterson at the Citadel. Born June 19, 1957, in Rockford, IL, the son of David and Sally (Strickland) Olsen. Survivors include one daughter; one granddaughter; his father, David Olsen; several grandnieces; and former wife, Dawn Fruetel. Predeceased by his mother; a daughter; twin...
Merle Hammack
Apr 26, 2024
Merle Eugene Hammack, 78, of Rockton, IL, passed away on Friday, April 26, 2024, in his home. Born on June 19, 1945, in Rockford, IL, the son of Lawrence and Pearl (Tackett) Hammack. He married Jeanne L. Harrison. Merle co-owned and operated 3-Hammer Construction. The loss of Merle leaves a huge void in the lives of all who loved and...
Judith Snively
Apr 20, 2024
Judith M. Snively, 82, of Caledonia, IL, passed away on Saturday, April 20, 2024, at Froedtert Hospital, Milwaukee, WI. Her positivity during her two-and-a-half-year battle with cancer was an inspiration to everyone around her. Born February 20, 1942, in Hinsdale, IL, the daughter of George and Marie (Seiler) Rungger. She married Bruce Snively on June 13, 1964, after graduating from...
Sherry Hayes
Apr 20, 2024
Sherry Ann Hayes, 60, of Machesney Park, IL passed away on Saturday April 20, 2024. Born August 29, 1963, in Rockford, IL, the daughter of John and Rita (VanVleck) Padgett. Graduated from East High School, Class of 1981. Sherry received multiple associate degrees through Rockford Business College. She married James Hayes in 1996 in Las Vegas. Sherry was a devoted...
Antoinette Lamia
Apr 18, 2024
Antoinette M. Lamia, 101, of Rockford, IL, passed away on Thursday, April 18, 2024, at River Bluff Nursing Home. Born October 6, 1922, in Rockford, the daughter of Salvatore and Michela (Marino) Donze. She married Anthony “Tony” Lamia on December 17, 1941, in Rockford. Member of St. Anthony of Padum Church. Antoinette enjoyed reading, books, puzzles, and family games. Survivors...
Don Craig
Apr 17, 2024
Don R. Craig, 82, of Rockford, IL, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, April 17, 2024, in his home surrounded by family. Born October 26, 1941, in Rockford, the son of Ernest H. and Margaret I. (Forehand) Craig. Graduated from Rock Falls High School, Class of 1959. He married Lauralyn Jill Conley on July 1, 1959, in Rockford. Employed by Barber-Colman,...
Patricia Snow
Apr 17, 2024
Patricia “Patty” J. Snow, 69, of Roscoe, IL, passed away on her birthday, Wednesday, April 17, 2024, at OSF St. Anthony Medical Center, surrounded by her family after a courageous battle with cancer. Born April 17, 1955, in Rockford, IL, the daughter of Robert and Hazel (Hermanson) Paulson. Graduated from Harlem High School, Class of 1973. She married Michael Snow...
Donnica Wingo
Apr 15, 2024
Donnica L. Wingo, 60, of Machesney Park, IL, was reunited with her daughter Monday, April 15, 2024. Born August 22, 1963, in Rockford, IL, the daughter of Charles W. and Mary Judith (Krogull) Alley. Graduated from Harlem High School, Class of 1981. She married Gene Wingo, Jr., on March 22, 1986, in Rockton, IL. Employed by Testors Aerosol for 15...
Glenn Means
Apr 13, 2024
Glenn William Means, 86, of Machesney Park, IL, passed away Saturday, April 13, 2024, at Grand Victorian in Rockford, IL, with some family at his side. He was born on October 2, 1937, in Connellsville, PA, the son of the late Harry William and Pearl Olive (Nicholson) Means. Glenn joined the Navy in 1955 and served as an electrician aboard...
Paul Robinson
Apr 11, 2024
Paul D. Robinson, 62, of Rockford, IL, passed away on Thursday, April 11, 2024, in his home. Born April 29, 1961, in Rockford, the son of Keith L. and Barbara A. (Leak) Robinson. He married Tammy M. Strickland on September 29, 2001, in Beloit, WI. Employed by S.K. Tools. Avid Chicago Cubs fan. Paul loved to golf, go camping and...
Kenneth Lester
Apr 9, 2024
Kenneth “Ken” A. Lester, 90, of Rockford, IL, passed away Tuesday, April 9, 2024, at Wesley Willows. Born January 12, 1934, in Winona, MN, the son of Everett and Isabella (Einhorn) Lester. Veteran of the Korean conflict, serving in the U.S. Air Force. He married Sylvia A. Snider on June 15, 1957, in Rockford. Employed by Clarcor, formerly J.L. Clark,...
