Patricia Board
Aug 30, 2023
Patricia D. Board, 90, of Loves Park, IL, passed away on Wednesday, August 30, 2023. Born December 6, 1932, in Rockford, IL, the daughter of Roy and Florence (Rogers) Peterson. She married the love of her life, Wayne Board on June 27, 1953. Patricia was an avid Chicago Bulls fan and also enjoyed bowling and playing poker. She loved animals,...
Maynard Parker
Aug 29, 2023
Maynard Nordin Parker, 86, of Machesney Park, IL, was called home on August 29, 2023. Born January 21, 1937, in Viroqua, WI, son of Jesse F. and Hilma N. (Nordin) Parker. Married Yvonne Hanson on May 18, 1957, in Viroqua. Employed at Sundstrand for 35 years, retiring in 1992. Member of Our Savior’s Lutheran Church and most recently Mt. Olive...
Michael Larsen
Aug 29, 2023
Michael R. Larsen, 66, of Mauston, WI, passed away Tuesday, August 29, 2023, surrounded by his family. Born May 18, 1957, in Tucson, AZ, the son of Melville K. and Lillian M. (Townsend) Hamor. Attended Harlem High School. Veteran of the U.S. Army. Married Laurey J. Moyer on June 10, 1995, in Rockford, IL. Owned and operated Larsen Trucking for...
Allen Swart
Aug 27, 2023
Allen D. Swart Allen D. Swart, 95, of Rockford, IL, passed away Sunday, August 27, 2023. Born May 23, 1928, in Rockford, the son of Herbert and Byrdena (Lillie) Swart. Graduated from West High School. Veteran, serving in the Naval Reserve. Married Martha J. Gustafson on September 3, 1948, in Rockford. Employed by Ipsen Industries in Cherry Valley, IL, for...
Jon Krueger
Aug 27, 2023
Jon F. Krueger, 35, of Loves Park, IL, passed away Sunday, August 27, 2023, at Swedish American Health. Born August 9, 1988, in Rockford, IL, the son of David Krueger and Evelyn L. (Meyer) Krueger. Jon was happiest when he listened to music. Especially when he attended church and heard the organs play. Lifelong Green Bay Packer fan. He had...
Marcella Mace
Aug 27, 2023
Marcella Irene Mace Marcella Irene Mace, 94, of Rockford, IL, passed away Sunday, August 27, 2023, at River Bluff Nursing Home. She was born October 20, 1928, in Seward, IL, the daughter of Franklin Theodore and Wilhelmina Johanna (Ackerman) Ranken. She graduated from Stillman Valley High School where she was a class officer every year. She married the love of...
Linda Gentry
Aug 27, 2023
Linda Sue Gentry, 76, of Machesney Park, IL, passed away Sunday, August 27, 2023, at Javon Bea Hospital. Born August 28, 1946, in Rockford, IL, the daughter of Jack B. and Marjorie R. (Barton) Bressler. Married Jimmie Gentry on November 21, 1964. Employed by Nelson’s Flowers for over 40 years. Member of Centennial United Methodist Church. Linda was a wonderful...
Harry Robins
Aug 24, 2023
Harry O. Robins Harry O. Robins, 98, of Loves Park, IL, went to his eternal home Thursday, August 24, 2023, at Javon Bea Hospital. Born March 17, 1925, in Corning, AR, the son of Guy and Phoebe Robins. He married Jeraldine L. Cox on September 29, 1943, in Corning; she predeceased him. He then married Elwanda Stanphill on January 3,...
Mitchell Garman
Aug 24, 2023
Mitchell “Mick” R. Garman, Sr. Mitchell “Mick” R. Garman, Sr., 72, of South Beloit, IL, passed away peacefully Thursday, August 24, 2023, in his home. Born November 16, 1950, in Freeport, IL, the son of Russell and Evelyn (Rodermel) Garman. Graduated from Shannon High School, Class of 1969. Veteran of the U.S. Army. Married Ruth Alt on November 24, 2006,...
Bonnie Mccullough
Aug 16, 2023
Bonnie L. McCullough Bonnie L. (Jackson) Dixon McCullough, 74, of Machesney Park, IL, was called home Wednesday, August 16, 2023. “Don’t cry for me, be happy, I am.” Born June 29, 1949, in Rockford, IL, the daughter of Joseph and Norma (Fuhrer) Jackson. Attended Harlem High School. Married Warren O. McCullough. Employed as a hairdresser for more than 30 years....
Jack Holmquist
Aug 16, 2023
Jack W. Holmquist Jack W. Holmquist, 96, of Rockford, IL, passed away Wednesday, August 16, 2023, at Siena on Brendenwood. Born April 4, 1927, in Fort Dodge, IA, the son of John and Effie (Housberg) Holmquist. Graduated from the University of Iowa. Veteran of the U.S. Navy. Married Marvella F. Parson. Employed by Nicor in 1962, retiring in 1993. Survivors...
George Whinna
Aug 15, 2023
George W. R. Whinna George W. R. Whinna, 81, of Loves Park, IL, passed away Tuesday evening, August 15, 2023, in his home, after a brief illness. Born October 22, 1941, in Chicago, IL, son of George W. R. Whinna, Jr., and Roseanna (Kepner) Whinna. Graduated from Harper High School in Chicago and from Wartburg College in Waverly, Iowa, in...
Joanne Sjolin
Aug 13, 2023
Joanne Sjolin Joanne Sjolin, 85, of Loves Park, IL, passed away Sunday, August 13, 2023, at Journeycare, Barrington, IL. Born November 8, 1937, in Rockford, IL, the daughter of Howard T. and Z. Wilma (Dundy) DeMoss. Married Gene M. Sjolin on September 1, 1956, in Rockford. Employed by Rockford Gastroenterology for many years. Joanne loved all sports and was an...
William Leonard
Aug 13, 2023
William Clifton Leonard William Clifton Leonard, 86, of Rockford, IL, passed away Sunday, August 13, 2023, in his home. Born November 7, 1936, in Rockford, the son of Ralph William and Marjorie Marie (Stout) Leonard. Married Marylou Sisley on October 6, 1956. William was a pilot who enjoyed flying and taking photos from the air. He supported the EAA. William...
Herman Peaslee
Aug 11, 2023
Herman W. Peaslee, Sr. Herman W. Peaslee, Sr., 92, of Rockford, IL, was called home Friday, August 11, 2023. Born May 17, 1931, in LaCrosse, WI, the son of Thomas M. and Alma (Bankes) Peaslee. Veteran of the Korean Conflict, serving in the U.S. Army. Employed by Hamilton Sunstrand for more than 30 years, retiring in 1986. Member of Firstborn...
Regina Peterson
Aug 11, 2023
Regina Ann Peterson Regina “Tina” Ann Peterson 67, of Machesney Park, IL, passed from her earthly life to be with her Heavenly Father on Friday, August 11, 2023, after a long illness. She was born March 2, 1956, in Rockford, daughter of George and June (Struven) Welch, the third of four children. At the age of 2, Tina accompanied her...
Marion Sunday
Jul 30, 2023
Marion Louise Sunday Marion Louise Sunday, 101, of Winnebago, IL, passed away on Sunday, July 30, 2023, at River Bluff Nursing Home. Born October 10, 1921, in LaCrosse, WI, the daughter of August and Elsie (Bey) Panke. Married Arnold Sunday on August 9, 1951. She loved cheering on her Green Bay Packers. Marion enjoyed spending time with family, bowling, embroidery,...
John Appell
Jul 26, 2023
John R. Appell John R. Appell, 69, of Rockford, IL, passed away on Wednesday, July 26, 2023, of a sudden illness. Born November 24, 1953, in Monroe, WI, the son of Robert and Marilyn (Cashman) Appell. He was known affectionately as “Johnny Rotten”. Survivors include his siblings, Dave Appell, Chris Appell, Cheryl Ortiz, and Mike (Vicki) Appell; numerous nieces and...
Gerald Rudolph
Jul 23, 2023
Gerald R. Rudolph, Sr. Gerald R. Rudolph, Sr., 90, of Rockford, IL, passed away Sunday, July 23, 2023, at Cherryvale Place, with his family at his side. Born September 19, 1932, in Rockford, the son of Walter and Loretta (Yeske) Rudolph. After Loretta’s passing, his father married Mabel Ulrich and they raised Gerald. Veteran of the Korean Conflict, serving in...
Norma Peterson
Jul 22, 2023
Norma Jean Peterson Norma Jean (Garrett) Peterson, 96, of Rockford, IL, passed away peacefullly Saturday, July 22, 2023, in her home at Independence Village. Born December 28, 1926, in Galveston, TX, the daughter of Benjamin “Ben” and Nora (Kolstad) Garrett. Soon the Garretts returned to Wilmot, SD, where she spent much of her childhood. During the great depression, they moved...
