Shirley Hutchinson
Jul 21, 2023
Shirley Mae Hutchinson Shirley Mae Hutchinson, 92, of Loves Park, IL, passed away on Friday, July 21, 2023. Born October 14, 1930, in Rockford, IL, the daughter of Arthur O. and Lola O. (Benston) Keller. Married Earl D. Hutchinson on May 7, 1949, in Loves Park. Longtime member of Third Presbyterian Church. Survivors include her daughter, Nancy Babcock; grandsons, Sethadam...
Robert Stowers
Jul 20, 2023
Robert “Bob” E. Stowers, II Robert “Bob” E. Stowers, II, 73, of Gig Harbor, WA, entered into eternal rest on Thursday, July 20, 2023, at MultiCare Tacoma General Hospital. Born January 31, 1950, in Beloit, WI, the son of Robert E. and Evangeline Marie (Grannemann) Stowers, I. Graduated from Harlem High School, Class of 1968. He married Margaret “Peggy” M....
Barbara Collins
Jul 19, 2023
Barbara J. “Jodi” Collins Barbara J. “Jodi” Collins, 66, of Loves Park, IL, was called home Wednesday, July 19, 2023, in her home. Born September 17, 1956, in Rockford, IL, the daughter of Leonard E. and Barbara I. (Jones) Collins. Attended Harlem High School. Jodi loved owls, collecting statues and pictures. She loved playing dice, cards, and games. Survivors include...
Eleanor Pecina
Jul 19, 2023
Eleanor “Ellie” Irene Pecina Eleanor “Ellie” Irene Pecina, 69, of Rockford, IL, passed away on Wednesday, July 19, 2023, at OSF St. Anthony Medical Center. Born February 15, 1954, in Sycamore, IL, the daughter of Billie J. and Catherine E. (Allen) Owens. Volunteered for Good as Gold. Ellie was a proud mother, loved animals, concerts and golden retrievers. Survivors include...
Norma Ashton
Jul 17, 2023
Norma (Hill) Gorman-Ashton Norma (Hill) Gorman-Ashton, 104, of Rockford, IL, passed away on Monday, July 17, 2023, at Fairhaven Christian Retirement Center. Born November 30, 1918, in Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada, the daughter of Sidney and Alice (Winter) Hill. She married Frank Gorman Sr. in Chicago, 1940, and they had two sons, John and Frank Jr. before he passed away in...
Dorris Collins
Jul 15, 2023
Dorris A. Collins Dorris A. Collins, 86, of Rockford, IL, went to be with the Lord on Saturday, July 15, 2023. Born on November 16, 1936, to Edgar Lee and Pearl (Bryant) Alexander in the midst of the Great Smokey Mountains in the Sweetwater Valley of Tennessee. Her people were of great faith, quick wit, and tremendous endurance. Dorris followed...
Sonia Smeltzer
Jul 14, 2023
Sonia Irene Smeltzer Sonia Irene Smeltzer, 78, of Loves Park, IL, passed away peacefully Friday, July 14, 2023, in her home. Born July 21, 1944, in Alhambra, CA, the daughter of Sofus and Viola (Roos) Michelsen. Married Robert L. Smeltzer on October 19, 1963, in Loves Park. Formerly employed by Inner City Box & Plastic and recently employed by Artline...
Sandra Darr
Jul 13, 2023
Sandra “Sandy” Kay Darr Sandra “Sandy” Kay Darr, 65, of Machesney Park, IL, departed this earthly life on Thursday, July 13, 2023, surrounded by love. Sandy was born August 15, 1957, in Rockford, IL, the daughter of Kay (Erby) Warner. She was raised by her mom and loving stepdad, Charles Warner. After attending Auburn and Harlem High Schools, she joined...
Robert Wood
Jul 13, 2023
Robert “Bob” L. Wood Robert “Bob” L. Wood, 93, of Loves Park, IL, passed away on Thursday, July 13, 2023, at River Bluff Nursing Home. Born January 30, 1930, in Rockford, IL, the son of Vernon D. and Alpha I. (Lind) Wood. Graduated from Harlem High School, Class of 1948, where he was a four-year letterman in basketball, football, and...
Conrad Cantu
Jul 9, 2023
Conrad “Patrick” Cantu, III Conrad “Patrick” Cantu, III, of Rockford, IL, passed away Sunday, July 9, 2023, in his home. Born March 17, 1987, in Rockford, the son of Conrad and Janice (Corey) Cantu. Previously employed by Southern Imperial and Magna, but he was most proud of his work as a manufacturing engineer at Bergstrom. Patrick loved being outdoors and...
Corrinne Norris
Jul 7, 2023
Corrinne L. Norris Corrinne L. Norris, 82, of Machesney Park, IL, passed away Friday, July 7, 2023, in her home. Born June 11, 1941, in Rockford, IL, the daughter of Lawrence H. and Fannie (Crull) McCarty. Married Jerold L. “Jerry” Norris, on January 12, 1963, in Loves Park, IL. Employed as a school bus driver by the Harlem School District...
Charles Karr
Jun 25, 2023
Charles “Chuck” C. Karr Charles “Chuck” C. Karr, 98, of Machesney Park, IL, passed away Sunday, June 25, 2023. He was born on July 11, 1924, in rural Iberia, MO, to James Elmer and Frances (Kinder) Karr. Chuck grew up on several small farms around Iberia, MO. He graduated from Iberia High School. After high school he worked a short...
John Phillips
Jun 23, 2023
John “Jack” W. Phillips John “Jack” W. Phillips, 87, of Machesney Park, IL, passed away on Friday, June 23, 2023, at Ascension Saint Anne Place. Born April 25, 1936, in Rockford, IL, the son of Arthur Bernard and Cordelia (Millard) Phillips. Married Janet “Jan” M. Phillips on February 13, 1954, in Rockford. Employed by Office Services installing office suites. Member...
Richard Simmering
Jun 20, 2023
Richard “Ted” E. Simmering Richard “Ted” E. Simmering, 76, of Machesney Park, IL, passed away Tuesday, June 20, 2023, at OSF St. Anthony Medical Center. Born October 18, 1946, in Cedar Rapids, IA, the son of Richard and Edna Mae (Kercher) Simmering. Married Debbie Hess on August 4, 1984. Employed as an art teacher by the Rockford Public School District...
Gloria Derr
Jun 18, 2023
Gloria M. Derr Gloria M. Derr, 97, of Loves Park, IL, passed away on Sunday, June 18, 2023, in her home. Born December 31, 1925, in Rockford, IL, the daughter of Henry and Florence (Bennett) Nelson. Married Gail Derr on March 30, 1944, in Casper, WY. Employed by Automotive Radiator Repair Service for 21 years, retiring in 1989. Member of...
Winona Beeman
Jun 16, 2023
Winona Blanche Beeman Winona Blanche Beeman, 100, of Rockford, IL, passed away on Friday, June 16, 2023, at Cedarhurst Senior Living. Born October 29, 1922, in Richland Center, WI, the daughter of Herbert and Nellie (Core) Kershner. She grew up on the family farm in Richland Center until 1940, when she moved to Rockford and married Maynard Beeman on October...
Jack Ramsey
Jun 16, 2023
Jack Robert Ramsey Jack Robert Ramsey, 79, of Loves Park, IL, passed away Friday, June 16, 2023, surrounded by his family. Born January 25, 1944, in Rockford, IL, the son of Arne Stanley and Dorothy Elizabeth (Johnson) Ramsey. Jack graduated from East High School, Class of 1962, Illinois State University, Class of 1966, and Northern Illinois University, Class of 1972....
Albert Tinsley
Jun 11, 2023
Albert Edwin George “Ted” Tinsley Albert Edwin George “Ted” Tinsley, 85, passed away peacefully in Rockford, Illinois, on June 11, 2023, at home surrounded by loved ones. He was born in 1937 in Coventry, England, to George and Amy (Jackson) Tinsley. He was preceded in death by his sisters, Jean and Margaret. He married Muriel Lucy Congrave (deceased) in 1961...
Rosemarie Hedlund
Jun 8, 2023
Rose E. Hedlund Rose E. (Franchini) Hedlund, 92, of Rockford, IL, formerly of Loves Park, IL, passed away Thursday, June 8, 2023, in her home. Born April 23, 1931, in the family home in Rockford, the daughter of Peter and Jennie (Guglielmi) Franchini. She married Albin F. Hedlund, on June 5, 1954, at St. James Catholic Church in Rockford. Albin,...
Rodney Graves
Jun 7, 2023
Rodney J. Graves Rodney “Grizz” J. Graves, 58, of Rockford, IL, passed away on Wednesday, June 7, 2023. Born October 31, 1964, in Fort Wayne, IN, the son of Keith and Carolyn (Mechling) Graves. He enjoyed fishing, the outdoors, camping and snowmobiling. Rodney was an avid Harley Davidson fan and rider. Survivors include his brothers, Darrell Graves of Iron Mountain,...
