Freda Rickelman
Jan 15, 2024
Freda Ivern Rickelman, 90, of Machesney Park, IL, passed away Monday, January 15, 2024, in her home. Born March 11, 1933, in Ravenden Springs, AR, the daughter of Lehman E. and Virgie (O’Dell) Guntharp. She married Carroll E. “Rick” Rickelman on May 4, 1961, in Belvidere, IL. Retired from Amerock. Freda enjoyed word searches, coloring, crocheting, tending to her plants,...
Dennis Dunn
Jan 15, 2024
Dennis R. “Denny” Dunn, 73, of South Beloit, IL, passed away Monday, January 15, 2024, in his home after a lengthy battle with his health. Born February 27, 1950, in Rockford, IL, the son of Melvin L. and Lorraine (Smith) Dunn. He married Kathy (Bousum) Spickler on April 4, 1988, in Janesville, WI. Employed by Warner Lambert for 25 years. ...
Randy Bilodeau
Jan 10, 2024
Randy R. Bilodeau, 72, of Machesney Park, IL, passed away Wednesday, January 10, 2024, peacefully in his home. Born February 22, 1951, in Rockford, IL, the son of Milton and Shirley (Hribal) Bilodeau. He married Michelle Shook on September 16, 1977, in Rockford. Employed by PCI. Member of Kingdom Hall Jehovah’s Witnesses in Machesney Park where he served as an...
Kenneth Nordmoe
Jan 9, 2024
Kenneth Marvin Nordmoe, 87, of Loves Park, IL, passed away Tuesday, January 9, 2024, at Javon Bea Hospital. Born April 11, 1936, in Ruby, WI, the son of Skognes and Lena M. (Kressin) Nordmoe. Veteran, serving in the U.S. Marines. He married Jo Anne Carey on October 13, 1956. Kenneth worked as a carpenter for many years, working at Pickens...
Lorne Hoover
Jan 8, 2024
Lorne E. “Gene” Hoover, Sr., 76, of Loves Park, IL, passed away Monday, January 8, 2024, in Byron, IL. Born August 26, 1947, in Moline, IL, the son of Lorne L. and Amanda (Rosenberry) Hoover. Veteran of the U.S. Navy. He married Suzanne Golden on December 16, 1972, in Rock Island, IL. Employed by Ingersoll for 12 years. Member of...
Helen Sell-King
Jan 8, 2024
Helen M. Sell-King, 91, of Loves Park, IL, was called home Monday, January 8, 2024. Born September 9, 1932, in Rockford, the daughter of Jean P. and May F. (Meinheit) Artz. She married Dent Sell on September 23, 1950, in Chicago, IL. She then married William J. King on November 9, 1991, in Machesney Park, IL. Helen was employed by...
Kathleen Sand
Jan 8, 2024
Kathleen “Kathy” L. Sand, 79, of Rockford, IL, passed away surrounded by her daughters on Monday, January 8, 2024. Born March 5, 1944, in Rockford, the daughter of Thure and Mary (Schlie) Salgren. Graduated from East High School, Class of 1962. Married Eugene “Gene” H. Sand on March 16, 1963, in Rockford. Employed by the Rockford School District, retiring in...
Kevin Sircloumb
Jan 3, 2024
Kevin L. Sircloumb, 60, of Machesney Park, IL, passed away Wednesday, January 3, 2024, at Northwestern Memorial Hospital, Chicago, IL. Born August 16, 1963, in Rockford, IL, the son of Jessie W. and Mary Ann (Luttrell) Sircloumb. Formerly employed as a custodian for Disney and recently employed as a caregiver for many people at Rem Wisconsin. Kevin loved being a...
Kathryn Risch
Jan 2, 2024
Kathryn S. “Kathy” Risch, 71, of Loves Park, IL, passed away Tuesday, January 2, 2024. Born September 6, 1952, in Rockford, IL, the daughter of Willard D. and Doris K. (Wagner) Parker. She married Michael C. Risch, on December 19, 1970, in Rockford. Member of St. Bridget Catholic Church. Kathy enjoyed sewing and drinking coffee. She loved spending time with...
Wayne Lindquist
Jan 2, 2024
Wayne A. Lindquist, 85, of Machesney Park, IL, went home to be with the Lord Tuesday, January 2, 2024. Born January 3, 1938, in Rockford, IL, the son of Walter and Lucille (Woodrick) Lindquist. Graduated from Harlem High School, Class of 1956. Veteran of the U.S. Navy. He married Wanda Bachman on February 22, 1957, in Rockford. Employed by ComEd...
Mary Parkman
Jan 1, 2024
Mary Sue Parkman, 87, of Belvidere, IL, passed away on Monday, January 1, 2024, at Symphony Northwoods Care Center. Born February 18, 1936, in Parma, MO, the daughter of Dennis and Opal (Disbennet) Rodgers. She married Thomas Parkman, on October 2, 1954, in Hernando, MS. Retired from National Lock. Member of North Love Baptist Church. She loved garage sales, going...
E. Taylor Reynolds Iv
Dec 30, 2023
E. Taylor Reynolds IV, 62, of Loves Park, IL, passed away peacefully after a long illness, surrounded by his family on Saturday, December 30, 2023, in his home. Born August 8, 1961, in Rockford, IL, the son of E. T. and Eloise (Korsberg) Reynolds. Attended Harlem High School. He married Deanna (Gibson) Sievers on July 16, 1999, in Rockford. Retired...
Michael Hoss
Dec 26, 2023
Michael E. “Mike” Hoss, 80, of Rockford, IL, passed away Tuesday, December 26, 2023, following a brief illness, the day after spending a quiet Christmas with his family. Born August 12, 1943, in Rockford, IL, Mike was the son of John “Jack” and Phyllis (Lambka) Hoss. A graduate of Harlem High School, Mike was employed by Ingersoll Milling Machine Company...
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...
