Marion Forman
Dec 26, 2023
Marion Elizabeth (Hickey) Forman, 65, of Overland Park, KS, passed away Tuesday, December 26, 2023. Born January 27, 1958, in Tucson, AZ, the daughter of Richard and Mary (Konop) Anderson. Marion shared ownership of a New York City based family company, Cerco Products, Inc. She is remembered by friends and loved ones as an empathetic, kind, and generous woman. She...
Thomas Keinz
Dec 25, 2023
Thomas J. Keinz, 82, of Loves Park, IL, passed away on Monday, December 25, 2023, at Amberwood Care Centre. Born June 4, 1941, in Elgin, IL, the son of Adolf and Verna (Hartung) Keinz. Thomas was a veteran serving in the U.S. Army for 20 years before retiring. He married Mary Meadows on June 22, 1974, in Trinity Lutheran Church. ...
Helen Dunn
Dec 22, 2023
Helen A. Dunn, 91, of Machesney Park, passed away Friday, December 22, 2023, in her home. Born January 16, 1932, in Darlington, WI, the daughter of Paul and Martha (Ruef) Ruf. She married Kenneth J. Dunn on June 26, 1952, in Darlington, WI. Member of St. Bridget Catholic Church. She and Kenneth taught ballroom dancing at Rock Valley College for...
Kitty Johnson
Dec 21, 2023
Kitty Lavon Johnson, 99, of Machesney Park, IL, went home to be with the Lord Thursday, December 21, 2023. Born March 19, 1924, in Cincinnati, IA. She married Cletis Leo “Pete” Johnson on November 24, 1942, in Unionville, MO. Longtime member of Calvary Memorial Church. She accepted Jesus as her savior at Open Bible Church. Kitty loved to play board...
Jack Hoffman
Dec 17, 2023
Jack L. Hoffman, 96, of Rockford, IL, entered into eternal rest on Sunday, December 17, 2023, at OSF St. Anthony Medical Center, surrounded by family. Born September 14, 1927, in Vicksburg, MI, the son of Benjamin “Ben” and Gertrude (Moyer) Hoffman. Graduated from Harlem High School, Class of 1945. Jack was drafted into the U.S. Army in 1946 for a...
Crystal Bankson
Dec 13, 2023
Crystal L. Bankson, 73, of Machesney Park, IL, passed away Wednesday, December 13, 2023. Born January 14, 1950, in Rockford, IL. Crystal is at peace and home with the Lord. Arrangements by Delehanty Funeral Home, 401 River Lane, Loves Park, IL
Marjorie Bland
Dec 7, 2023
Marjorie Kay Bland, 74, of Rockford, IL, passed away on Thursday, December 7, 2023, in Dubuque, IA. Born May 23, 1949, in Rockford, the daughter of Walter Charles and Marion Lucile (Olson) Westfall. She married Charles Ronald Bland on December 30, 1968, in Rockford. Marjorie was employed by Rockford Health System for 42 years, retiring in 2009. She loved to...
Truman Turner
Nov 25, 2023
Pastor Truman D. Turner, 92, of Rockford, IL, was promoted to his heavenly home on Saturday, November 25, 2023, in his home. Born June 19, 1931, in Knobel, AR, the son of Vardman Lee and Verda Aster (Myers) Turner. He came to Rockford in June 1950. Truman was a proud veteran serving in the U.S. Army during the Korean Conflict. ...
Carol Try
Nov 18, 2023
Carol “Lynn” L. Try, 79, of Loves Park, IL, passed away on Saturday, November 18, 2023 in her home. Born February 6, 1944, in Blocton, AL, the daughter of Theodore and Hildred (Curlee) Jacobs. Lynn attended West High School and Rock Valley College in Rockford, IL. She married James “Jim” Try on April 23, 1966, in Rockford. Lynn’s greatest joy...
Mary Merwin
Nov 17, 2023
Mary J. Merwin, 78, of Dakota, passed away suddenly on November 17, 2023. Born March 5, 1945, in Rockford, the daughter of Robert E. and Marquerite C. (Campion) Goodwin. Married Jerry Merwin. Employed by USPS for 28 years. Member of St. Bridget Catholic Church. Mary loved spending time with her family, especially her grandchildren and great-grandchildren. She also enjoyed reading. ...
W. Carson Frazier
Nov 16, 2023
W. Carson Frazier, 77, of Rockford, IL, passed away on Thursday, November 16, 2023, at Swedish American Health, surrounded by his family. Born March 31, 1946, in Kingsport, TN, the son of James and Mary (Hood) Frazier. He married Bonnie Smith on May 12, 1964. Employed as a welder by Aqua Aerobics for over 30 years. Carson enjoyed woodworking and...
Evetta Agnew
Nov 13, 2023
Evetta “Eve” J. Agnew, 92, of Rockford, IL, passed away on Monday, November 13, 2023, at OSF St. Anthony Medical Center. Born August 30, 1931, in Stevens Point, WI, the daughter of Glen and Annie (Stephenson) Worden. She married Louis Edward Agnew in February of 1980 and was a member of Christ United Methodist Church. She and Lou moved to...
John Huene
Nov 6, 2023
John Huene, 93, of Machesney Park, IL, passed away on Monday, November 6, 2023, at Ascension Saint Anne Place. Born January 22, 1930, in Rockford, IL, the son of Ernest and Eva Marie (Einsele) Huene. He married Doris M. (Andrus) Catron on April 27, 1974, in Rockford. Retired from Atwood Vacuum Machine Co. Member of Journey Church and Friends of...
Marcia Anthony
Nov 6, 2023
Marcia “Marcy” I. Anthony, 82, of Rockford, IL, passed away on Monday, November 6, 2023. Born September 23, 1941, in Cedar Rapids, IA, the daughter of Marvin and Helen (Wilcoxson) Stafford. Graduated from East High School, Class of 1959. She married Dennis Anthony on December 7, 1968, in Belvidere, IL. Employed by West Bend Mutual for 18 years, retiring in...
Doris Huene
Nov 5, 2023
Doris M. Huene, 86, of Machesney Park, IL, passed away on Sunday, November 5, 2023, at Alden Park Strathmoor. Born June 25, 1937, in Beloit, WI, the daughter of Charles and Marie (Hudson) Andrus. She married John Huene on April 27, 1974, in Rockford, IL. Member of Journey Church and Friends of North Suburban Library where she helped raise money...
Thomas Wienzierl
Oct 31, 2023
Thomas E. Wienzierl, Jr., 67, of Machesney Park, IL, passed away on Tuesday, October 31, 2023, in his home after a several month battle with cancer with his loving family by his side. Born October 29, 1956, in Rockford, IL, the son of Thomas E. and Doris Anna (Pasch) Wienzierl, Sr. He married Jeanne Brown on July 29, 2006. He...
Jean Marine
Oct 27, 2023
Jean Elisabeth Marine, 95, of Machesney Park, IL, left us on Friday, October 27, 2023, in her home. Born April 19, 1928, in Morecambe, England, the daughter of Ellen Johnston. She married Carl E. “Bud” Marine on June 26, 1948, in Rockford, IL. Employed by Park State Bank, currently PNC Bank. Member of Concordia Lutheran Church. Jean enjoyed bowling, knitting,...
Jimmie Stewart
Oct 22, 2023
Jimmie “Jim” Dale Stewart, 85, formerly of Newton, IA, passed away on Sunday, October 22, 2023, in Roscoe, IL. He was born on April 17, 1938, in rural Wharton, AR, the only child of Chester and Stella (Feather) Stewart. His parents separated when he was a child, and he was raised primarily by his mother, maternal grandmother, and extended family...
Clarence Hamilton
Oct 18, 2023
Clarence W. “Bill” Hamilton, 90, of Machesney Park, IL, was called home on Wednesday, October 18, 2023. Born August 7, 1933, in Streator, IL, the son of Dennis W. and Esther (Stevens) Hamilton. Veteran of the Korean Conflict, serving in the U.S. Army. He married Linda Lou Hoggins on December 2, 1978, in Odell, IL. Employed by Greenlee Textron Manufacturing...
Michael Beebe
Oct 16, 2023
Michael Beebe II, 59, of Machesney Park, IL, passed away on Monday, October 16, 2023. Born September 28, 1964, in Rockford, IL, the son of Mike Beebe and Faye (West) Beer. Employed by Bridgeway Inc. as a building supervisor and OSF Healthcare. His work environment and the people he worked with he considered family. Michael was a devoted son, brother,...
