Arthur Spencer
Jan 23, 2024
Arthur “Artie” James Spencer, 72, of Machesney Park, IL, passed away on Tuesday, January 23, 2024. We had our last moments and goodbyes with our superhero Arthur "Artie" James Spencer. He lived a life as big as his stature. He was born December 13, 1951, in Rockford, IL. He married Cynthia Townsend on August 14, 1987. Member of St. Paul...
Maureen Babcock
Jan 21, 2024
Maureen “Liz” E. Babcock, 67, of Loves Park, IL, passed away on Sunday, January 21, 2024, in her home. Born January 5, 1957, in Rockford, IL, the daughter of Dana and Kathleen (Johnston) Bailey. Graduated from Harlem High School, Class of 1975. Member of Riverside Community Church where she was in the church choir. Liz loved cats and antiquing. Survivors...
Beverly Frank
Jan 20, 2024
Beverly Jean Frank, 80, of Roscoe, IL, passed away on Saturday, January 20, 2024, in her home, after a courageous battle with cancer. She was born Beverly Jean Jacobson on May 13, 1943, in Black River Falls, WI, the daughter of Clarence and Gladys (Skoyen) Jacobson. There she lived with her parents, her brother Allan, her brother James, and eventually...
Timothy Melvin
Jan 19, 2024
Timothy “Tim” G. Melvin, 73, of Machesney Park, IL, went to his heavenly home surrounded by his wife and children on Friday, January 19, 2024. Born July 21, 1950, in Viroqua, WI, the son of LaVerne and Naomi (Pelton) Melvin. Veteran of the U.S. Army serving in Korea during the Vietnam War. He married his high school sweetheart, Carol Gustafson,...
Tellma Pulliam
Jan 16, 2024
Tellma M. Pulliam, 94, of South Beloit, IL, entered into eternal rest Tuesday, January 16, 2024. Born January 5, 1930, in Platteville, WI, the daughter of Clarence and Lily (Foote) Chandler. She married Charles D. Pulliam on May 28, 1946, in Rockford, IL. She and her husband owned and operated Chucks Mobile in Poplar Grove, IL. Member of Hunter Methodist...
Sarah Littlejohn
Jan 15, 2024
Sarah R. Littlejohn, 56, of Loves Park, IL, passed away Monday, January 15, 2024. Born August 13, 1967, in Rockford, IL, the daughter of Lanis R. and Linda Sue (Herren) Swan. She married James M. Littlejohn. Employed by Harlem School District for many years. She loved animals, listening to music, and her favorite artist was Conway Twitty. Avid San Francisco...
Helen Beaver
Jan 15, 2024
Helen Joyce Beaver, 75, of Machesney Park, IL, was reunited with her family on Monday, January 15, 2024. Born October 20, 1948, in Madison, IN, the daughter of Luster and Sudie (Smith) Jones. Co-owned Quality Fast Inc. for several years and retired from Rockford Products. Lifetime member of White Eagle Club and Polish Falcon Club. Member of Rockford VFW Ladies...
Freda Rickelman
Jan 15, 2024
Freda Ivern Rickelman, 90, of Machesney Park, IL, passed away Monday, January 15, 2024, in her home. Born March 11, 1933, in Ravenden Springs, AR, the daughter of Lehman E. and Virgie (O’Dell) Guntharp. She married Carroll E. “Rick” Rickelman on May 4, 1961, in Belvidere, IL. Retired from Amerock. Freda enjoyed word searches, coloring, crocheting, tending to her plants,...
Dennis Dunn
Jan 15, 2024
Dennis R. “Denny” Dunn, 73, of South Beloit, IL, passed away Monday, January 15, 2024, in his home after a lengthy battle with his health. Born February 27, 1950, in Rockford, IL, the son of Melvin L. and Lorraine (Smith) Dunn. He married Kathy (Bousum) Spickler on April 4, 1988, in Janesville, WI. Employed by Warner Lambert for 25 years. ...
Randy Bilodeau
Jan 10, 2024
Randy R. Bilodeau, 72, of Machesney Park, IL, passed away Wednesday, January 10, 2024, peacefully in his home. Born February 22, 1951, in Rockford, IL, the son of Milton and Shirley (Hribal) Bilodeau. He married Michelle Shook on September 16, 1977, in Rockford. Employed by PCI. Member of Kingdom Hall Jehovah’s Witnesses in Machesney Park where he served as an...
Kenneth Nordmoe
Jan 9, 2024
Kenneth Marvin Nordmoe, 87, of Loves Park, IL, passed away Tuesday, January 9, 2024, at Javon Bea Hospital. Born April 11, 1936, in Ruby, WI, the son of Skognes and Lena M. (Kressin) Nordmoe. Veteran, serving in the U.S. Marines. He married Jo Anne Carey on October 13, 1956. Kenneth worked as a carpenter for many years, working at Pickens...
Lorne Hoover
Jan 8, 2024
Lorne E. “Gene” Hoover, Sr., 76, of Loves Park, IL, passed away Monday, January 8, 2024, in Byron, IL. Born August 26, 1947, in Moline, IL, the son of Lorne L. and Amanda (Rosenberry) Hoover. Veteran of the U.S. Navy. He married Suzanne Golden on December 16, 1972, in Rock Island, IL. Employed by Ingersoll for 12 years. Member of...
Helen Sell-King
Jan 8, 2024
Helen M. Sell-King, 91, of Loves Park, IL, was called home Monday, January 8, 2024. Born September 9, 1932, in Rockford, the daughter of Jean P. and May F. (Meinheit) Artz. She married Dent Sell on September 23, 1950, in Chicago, IL. She then married William J. King on November 9, 1991, in Machesney Park, IL. Helen was employed by...
Kathleen Sand
Jan 8, 2024
Kathleen “Kathy” L. Sand, 79, of Rockford, IL, passed away surrounded by her daughters on Monday, January 8, 2024. Born March 5, 1944, in Rockford, the daughter of Thure and Mary (Schlie) Salgren. Graduated from East High School, Class of 1962. Married Eugene “Gene” H. Sand on March 16, 1963, in Rockford. Employed by the Rockford School District, retiring in...
Kevin Sircloumb
Jan 3, 2024
Kevin L. Sircloumb, 60, of Machesney Park, IL, passed away Wednesday, January 3, 2024, at Northwestern Memorial Hospital, Chicago, IL. Born August 16, 1963, in Rockford, IL, the son of Jessie W. and Mary Ann (Luttrell) Sircloumb. Formerly employed as a custodian for Disney and recently employed as a caregiver for many people at Rem Wisconsin. Kevin loved being a...
Kathryn Risch
Jan 2, 2024
Kathryn S. “Kathy” Risch, 71, of Loves Park, IL, passed away Tuesday, January 2, 2024. Born September 6, 1952, in Rockford, IL, the daughter of Willard D. and Doris K. (Wagner) Parker. She married Michael C. Risch, on December 19, 1970, in Rockford. Member of St. Bridget Catholic Church. Kathy enjoyed sewing and drinking coffee. She loved spending time with...
Wayne Lindquist
Jan 2, 2024
Wayne A. Lindquist, 85, of Machesney Park, IL, went home to be with the Lord Tuesday, January 2, 2024. Born January 3, 1938, in Rockford, IL, the son of Walter and Lucille (Woodrick) Lindquist. Graduated from Harlem High School, Class of 1956. Veteran of the U.S. Navy. He married Wanda Bachman on February 22, 1957, in Rockford. Employed by ComEd...
Mary Parkman
Jan 1, 2024
Mary Sue Parkman, 87, of Belvidere, IL, passed away on Monday, January 1, 2024, at Symphony Northwoods Care Center. Born February 18, 1936, in Parma, MO, the daughter of Dennis and Opal (Disbennet) Rodgers. She married Thomas Parkman, on October 2, 1954, in Hernando, MS. Retired from National Lock. Member of North Love Baptist Church. She loved garage sales, going...
E. Taylor Reynolds Iv
Dec 30, 2023
E. Taylor Reynolds IV, 62, of Loves Park, IL, passed away peacefully after a long illness, surrounded by his family on Saturday, December 30, 2023, in his home. Born August 8, 1961, in Rockford, IL, the son of E. T. and Eloise (Korsberg) Reynolds. Attended Harlem High School. He married Deanna (Gibson) Sievers on July 16, 1999, in Rockford. Retired...
Michael Hoss
Dec 26, 2023
Michael E. “Mike” Hoss, 80, of Rockford, IL, passed away Tuesday, December 26, 2023, following a brief illness, the day after spending a quiet Christmas with his family. Born August 12, 1943, in Rockford, IL, Mike was the son of John “Jack” and Phyllis (Lambka) Hoss. A graduate of Harlem High School, Mike was employed by Ingersoll Milling Machine Company...
