Louann Antczak
Oct 15, 2023
LouAnn Antczak, 85, of Rockford, IL, passed away on Sunday, October 15, 2023, at River Bluff Nursing Home. Born December 18, 1937, in Rockford, the daughter of Horace Henry and Violet C. (Atkins) Tuck. She married Bruno Joseph Antczak, on August 20, 1965, in Rockford. Formerly employed by Rockford School District 205 where she was a librarian and lunch lady. ...
Leda Phillips
Oct 8, 2023
Leda E. Phillips, 95, of Loves Park, IL, passed away peacefully on Sunday morning, October 8, 2023, in her home. She was born on May 21, 1928, in Marmaduke, AR, the daughter of Frank A. and Fannie Mae (Ward) Wooten. Leda was baptized as a teenager in Marmaduke. She married Burl Winford Phillips, on September 11, 1943, in Paragould, AR. ...
Melvin Krienke
Oct 6, 2023
Melvin “Larry” L. Krienke, 72, of Loves Park, IL, passed away on Friday, October 6, 2023, at P. A. Peterson at the Citadel. Born December 30, 1950, in Rockford, IL, the son of Melvin O. and Frances J. (Johnson) Krienke. Veteran serving in the U.S. Army for 23 years. He married Maxine “Max” McKenna. Previously employed at Chrysler. He was...
Barbara Strickland
Oct 5, 2023
Barbara Kay Strickland, 71, of Loves Park, IL, passed away Thursday, October 5, 2023, in her home. Born May 3, 1952, in Rockford, IL, the daughter of Paul and Carol (Albright) Leonard. She married Marvin Strickland on December 23, 1972. Barbara received two associated degrees from Rock Valley College. Retired from ComEd. Member of Evans United Methodist Church. She loved...
Shirley Smith
Oct 1, 2023
Shirley Sue Smith, 79, of South Beloit, IL, was called home Sunday, October 1, 2023, surrounded by family. Born August 23, 1944, in Central City, KY, the daughter of Harold and Opal (Anderson) Gray. Shirley enjoyed gardening and cooking. Survivors include her daughters, Rhonda (Don) Harrison, Belinda (Paul) Smith, and Tina Frizzell; grandchildren, Brandon (Alice) Harrison, Nathan (Jackie) Smith, Paige...
Mary Barkdoll
Sep 28, 2023
Mary Jane Barkdoll, 92, of Rockford, IL, passed away peacefully on Thursday, September 28, 2023, in her home. Born August 28, 1931, in Sterling, IL, the daughter of Joseph and Florence (Johnson) Moore. She married Kenneth E. Barkdoll on November 28, 1952, in Sterling. Employed as a librarian at the North Suburban Library for more than 20 years. Member of...
Melissa Fair
Sep 23, 2023
Melissa A. Fair, 39, of Rockford, IL, passed away on Saturday, September 23, 2023. Born July 13, 1984, in Rockford, the daughter of Anthony R. and Judith A. (Gerken) Fair. Survivors include her brother, Scott Fair of Rockford; niece, Gianna Fair; and nephew, Rowan Fair. Predeceased by her parents; and brother, Tony Fair. Graveside service at 10:30 a.m. Friday, September...
Margaret Nicholls
Sep 22, 2023
Margaret T. Nicholls, 79, of Rockford, IL, passed away Friday, September 22, 2023, in her home. Born November 3, 1943, in Fon du Lac, WI, the daughter of Ernest and Dorothy (Schrack) Noll. Married Richard D. Nicholls, Sr., on December 30, 1961. Survivors include her husband, Richard; children, Richard Nicholls, Jr., Laurina Nicholls-Merrithew, Steven Nicholls, and Brian Nicholls; several grandchildren...
Vera Trego
Sep 22, 2023
Vera L. Trego passed away peacefully at the age of 88 on Friday, September 22, 2023. She was born in Pedro, Ohio, on June 20, 1935, to Walter Sr. and Marjorie (Herrell) Arthurs. She married William Trego on August 1, 1953. She will be greatly missed and always remembered for her feisty attitude. She was quick to take up a...
Gloria Swanson
Sep 21, 2023
Gloria M. Swanson, 93, of Machesney Park, IL, passed away Thursday, September 21, 2023, in her home. Born July 19, 1930, in Spring Valley, MN, the daughter of Harry F. and Myrtle M. (Larson) Swanson. Retired from Rockford Products. Member of Grace Lutheran Church. She loved to travel. Survivors include niece, Wendy (Dick) Barton; nephew, Lyle Swanson; and caregiver, Gerri...
Matthew Slayton
Sep 17, 2023
Matthew Dale Slayton, 30, of Loves Park, IL, passed away on Sunday, September 17, 2023, at Javon Bea Hospital. Born February 13, 1993, in Georgia. Matthew loved baseball games, the outdoors, and listening to music. Avid Chicago Bears fan. He had the best smile and could melt your heart. Matthew loved to sleep all day and be up all night. ...
Josephine Ellis-Gaines
Sep 16, 2023
Josephine Ellis-Gaines, 78, of Rockford, IL, passed away Saturday, September 16, 2023, at Swedish American Health. Born December 28, 1944, in Itta Bena, MS, the daughter of Willie and Lillie (McClain) Graham, Sr. Married Oscar Gaines, Jr., in 1997. Employed by Chrysler for 33 years. Member of Progressive Missionary Baptist Church. Joesphine loved to cook for her friends and...
Steven Pash
Sep 16, 2023
Steven Hubert Pash, 73, of Loves Park, IL, passed away Saturday, September 16, 2023, in his home. Born July 28, 1950, in Freeport, IL, the son of Hubert and Betty Pauline (Steffens) Pash, Jr. Married Deborah “Debbie” Watson in Rockford, IL. Formerly employed by Sundstrand, Ingersoll, and Toyoda Machinery. He retired in June 2023 from the Loves Park Fire Department...
Shirley Minnick
Sep 16, 2023
Shirley Mae Minnick, 90, of Rockford, IL, passed away Saturday, September 16, 2023, at Independence Village. Born May 15, 1933, in Albany, WI, the daughter of Roxell and Evelyn (Brien) Drought. She lived most of her life in the Rockford area. Married Robert Charles Minnick, on January 7, 1956. Retired from Amerock. Member of St. Bridget Catholic Church. Shirley enjoyed...
David Appell
Sep 15, 2023
David Lee Appell, 76, of Roscoe, IL, passed away Friday, September 15, 2023. Born July 7, 1947, in Monroe, WI, the son of Robert and Marilyn (Cashman) Appell. Owned and operated Dave Appell Auto Sales until he retired and sold the business in 2017. David enjoyed biking, hiking, snow skiing and traveling. Selling cars was his true passion. Survivors include...
Janet Vincent
Sep 8, 2023
Janet Leigh Vincent, 61, of Rockton, IL, passed away on Friday, September 8, 2023, at Javon Bea Hospital. Born July 1, 1962, in Rockford, IL, the daughter of Loren and Ruth (Howland) Oakley. She married Matthew Vincent on June 26, 1990, in Belvidere, IL. Employed by Rock Valley College in the Life Sciences department. Janet loved dogs and horses. Survivors...
Todd Clark
Sep 8, 2023
Todd E. Clark, 56, of Loves Park, IL, passed away Friday, September 8, 2023. Born January 1, 1967, in Rockford, IL, the son of David E. and Glenda J. (Anderson) Clark. Employed by Greenlee Textron for many years. Todd enjoyed listening to music, especially 80’s hair bands. He also enjoyed playing softball and football and was a Chicago Bears fan. ...
Darlene Mclean
Sep 8, 2023
Darlene B. McLean, 86, of Machesney Park, IL, passed away peacefully Friday, September 8, 2023. Born November 5, 1936, in Fairfield, IL, the daughter of Wesley E. and Evelyn (Farmer) Simms. Married Raymond F. McLean on August 23, 1952, in Freeport, IL. Employed as a waitress by Mayflower, Hoffman House, Wagon Wheel, Sweden House and Magna. Member of St. Bridget...
Mildred Higginson
Sep 6, 2023
Mildred P. “Millie” (Konyn) Higginson, 97, of Loves Park, IL, passed away Wednesday, September 6, 2023, in her home. She was born at home on August 11, 1926, in Ivanhoe, MN, the daughter of T. John and Ellen (Andersen) Konyn. Her paternal family was from the Netherlands and her maternal family was from Denmark. Shortly after she was born, her...
Dorothy Timmerman
Aug 30, 2023
Dorothy J. “Dot” Timmerman, 100, of Machesney Park, passed away Wednesday, August 30, 2023, in Rockford, IL, surrounded by her family. Born October 12, 1922, in Detroit, MI, the daughter of Charles and Rose (Fogle) Spiker. She married Francis G. Timmerman on August 23, 1949, in Loves Park, IL. Employed by the Harlem School District for 10 years. Member of...
