Eugene Bartelt
Mar 7, 2024
Dr. Eugene A. Bartelt, 103, of Loves Park, IL, passed away Thursday, March 7, 2024, in Alpine Fireside Health Center. Born September 25, 1920, in Elderon, WI, the son of Arthur H. and Irene L. (Brehmer) Bartelt. Married Louise L. Zoellner on December 25, 1943, in Pulcifer, WI. Dr. Bartelt was a chiropractor and founded Loves Park Family Chiropractic. Member...
Randall Bjork
Mar 5, 2024
Randall “Randy” A. Bjork, 68, of Machesney Park, IL, passed away on Tuesday, March 5, 2024. Born November 20, 1955, in Rockford, IL, the son of Donald and Joann (Chojnicki) Bjork. Graduated from Harlem High School, Class of 1973. Employed by Ingersoll Milling for many years. Randy enjoyed fishing, computer games, and camping. Avid Chicago Bears fan. Survivors include his...
Nancy Johnson
Mar 2, 2024
Nancy Carol Johnson, 88, of Roscoe, IL, passed away peacefully on her birthday on Saturday, March 2, 2024, in her daughter’s home in Roscoe, surrounded by her family. She was born on March 2, 1936, in Spooner, WI, the daughter of Ralph “Buster” and Doris (Hegna) Sells. She grew up in Rockford, IL, and graduated from East High School, Class...
Terry Milroy
Feb 28, 2024
Terry Joe Milroy, 65, of Loves Park, IL, went to heaven on Wednesday, February 28, 2024. Born July 21, 1958, in Rockford, IL, the son of Gordon N. and Geraldine (Flint) Milroy. Graduated from Harlem High School, Class of 1976, and received his associate degree at Rock Valley College in engineering. Formerly employed by Barber Coleman and employed for more...
Luanne Hanna
Feb 26, 2024
Luanne M. Hanna, 70, of Rockford, IL, passed away on Monday, February 26, 2024, in her home. Born April 13, 1953, in Rockford, the daughter of Russell and Lucille (Mara) Woodliff. She married Robert “Bob” C. Hanna on July 13, 1991. Employed as a nurse for the Rockford Public School District 205 and at Swedish American Health. Member of Sinnissippi...
Carole Cannella
Feb 26, 2024
Carole A. “Nani” Cannella, 86, of Machesney Park, IL, was welcomed into heaven on Monday, February 26, 2024, in her home. Born June 30, 1937, in Rockford, IL, the daughter of Arthur and Grace (Bennett) Bast. Graduated from East High School, Class of 1955. She married Joseph A. Cannella in 1970, in Rockford. Employed by the Secretary of State for...
Rodney Hardy
Feb 26, 2024
Rodney L. Hardy, 71, of Rockford, IL, passed away on Monday, February 26, 2024, in his home. Born January 11, 1953, in Rockford, the son of James D. “Sonny” and Violet M. “Vi” (Hinkle) Hardy. He adored the time spent with the love of his life, Gail (Smith) Knight-Hardy. Employed by Caldwell for more than 30 years. Member of SM...
John Burright
Feb 21, 2024
John H. “J.B.” Burright, 59, of Rockford, IL, was called home Wednesday, February 21, 2024. Born July 6, 1964, in Mendota, IL, the son of Leon C. and Helen Joyce (Dierwechter) Burright. Graduated from Mendota High School, Class of 1982, and from Illinois State University in 1990. He married Rhonda R. Hurst on October 5, 1991, in Pekin, IL. Formerly...
Adam Wolf
Feb 18, 2024
Adam L. Wolf, 24, of Belvidere, IL, passed away on Sunday, February 18, 2024, at Swedish American Hospital. Born April 23, 1999, in Rockford, IL. He married Alison Zimmerman on April 27, 2022. He loved to cook, help his sister garden, watch movies, and enjoyed classic cars, especially his ’92 Cadillac. Adam was a devoted father, brother, and friend. Survivors...
David Carrico
Feb 18, 2024
David A. Carrico, 53, of Loves Park, IL, was reunited with his mother on Sunday, February 18, 2024. Born November 27, 1970, in Rockford, IL, the son of Adell and Garnet (McNeal) Carrico. Attended Harlem High School. Employed as a cement mason for several area businesses. Member of Local 11 Plasters and Cement Masons. Avid Chicago Bear, Cubs, Blackhawk, and...
Anna Million
Feb 9, 2024
Anna B Million, 94, of Machesney Park, IL, passes away peacefully on February 9, 2024, in her daughter’s home in Roscoe, IL, surrounded by her loved ones. Born Anna B. Leetham on November 16, 1929, in Murrayville, IL, the daughter of Albert and Mary “Alice” (Gray) Leetham and sister to Leroy and Harold Leetham. She resided on the family farm...
Sharon Clark
Feb 2, 2024
Sharon A. Clark, 77, of Machesney Park, IL, passed away peacefully surrounded by her family on Friday, February 2, 2024, in her home. Born February 2, 1947, in Walker, MN, the daughter of Addrain and Beula (Davis) Travis. She married Tommy Clark on October 27, 1964, in Omaha, NE. Employed by Walter Lawson Children’s Home for several years. Member of...
Kenneth Barkdoll
Jan 24, 2024
Kenneth “Ken” E. Barkdoll, Sr., 92, of Rockford, IL, passed away peacefully, surrounded by love, on Wednesday, January 24, 2024, with his grandchildren, Christopher and Ranell at his side. Born June 14, 1931, in Sterling, IL, the son of Paul E. and Florence (Gregory) Barkdoll. Graduated from Rock Falls High School where he played basketball. Ken and Mary Jane Moore...
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...
