Johnny Nelson
Sep 14, 2025
Johnny A. Nelson, 67, of Rockford, IL, entered into eternal rest on Sunday, September 14, 2025. He was born on March 3, 1958, in Rockford, the son of John A. and Ruth (Carlson) Nelson and was raised in Borgholm, Sweden. In 1976 Johnny set off for an American adventure. He planned to earn enough money to buy a car, return...
Susan Meyers
Sep 14, 2025
Susan Kay Meyers, 76, of South Beloit, IL, passed away unexpectedly on Sunday, September 14, 2025, at Javon Bea Hospital. She was born on May 12, 1949, in Rockford, IL, the daughter of Charles Dean and Tellma Mable (Chandler) Pulliam. Susan enjoyed sewing, playing cards and the Packers. Most of all she loved spending time with her family and friends....
Darlene Burkman
Sep 10, 2025
Darlene I. Burkman, 89, of Orange Beach, AL, passed away on Wednesday, September 10, 2025. She was born on August 6, 1936, in Wisconsin, the daughter of Cleo Perkins and Zeo B. (Apfel) Perkins. She married Roger Burkman on June 26, 1954. She was employed as a bank professional with Park State Bank for many years. Member of Grace Lutheran...
Brian Hawkins
Sep 10, 2025
Brian Dean Hawkins, affectionately known as “Hawk” to his many friends, passed away unexpectedly on September 10, 2025, at the age of 61. A lifelong resident of Loves Park and Machesney Park, Illinois. Brian was born on January 26, 1964, to the late Donald and Delores (Stauffacher) Hawkins. A proud 1982 graduate of Harlem High School, Brian’s personality was truly...
Patti Smith
Sep 6, 2025
Patti L. Smith, 77, of Machesney Park, IL, passed away on Saturday, September 6, 2025. She was born on May 5, 1948, in Rockford, IL, the daughter of George and Shirley (Howard) Wolf. Graduated from West High School, Class of 1966. She married Donald L. Smith on February 8, 1991, in Las Vegas, NV. Employed by Amcore Bank for more...
Judith Hallberg
Sep 5, 2025
Judith “Judy” Claire Hallberg, 86, of Washington, IL, formerly of Rockford, IL, passed away on Friday, September 5, 2025, at Chapters Living of Washington. She was born on February 19, 1939, in Rockford, IL, the daughter of Emery William and Clarice Mary (Koch) Abbott. Graduated from Harlem High School, Class of 1957, and attended Northern Illinois University. She married Robert...
Fredrick Fields
Sep 3, 2025
Fredrick “Fred” James Fields, 37, of Machesney Park, IL, passed away on Wednesday, September 3, 2025, in his home. He was born on March 21, 1988, in Rockford, IL, the son of James D. and Jean (Karsten) Fields. Fred graduated from Pecatonica High School and worked for many years as a skilled machinist, most recently at Don’s Welding. He loved...
Marley Yetterberg
Aug 19, 2025
Marley Rey Yetterberg, 27, of Erie, IL, was called to Heaven on Tuesday, August 19, 2025. She was born on October 15, 1997, in Rockford, IL, the daughter of Robert Owens and Kay Yetterberg. Graduated from Hononegah High School, Class of 2016. Marley began her career at Highview in the Woodlands, Rockton, IL. She moved to Erie and continued her...
Shirley Carter
Aug 14, 2025
Shirley Mae Carter, 88, of Loves Park, IL, passed away on Thursday, August 14, 2025, at Medina Nursing Home in Durand, IL. She was born on May 13, 1937, in Rockford, IL, the daughter of Chester W. and Faye M. (Jenison) Oberg. Lifetime Loves Park area resident. She married Richard “Dick” W. Carter on August 4, 1956, in Rockford, IL. ...
Charlene Blum
Aug 11, 2025
Charlene “Char” M. Blum, 84, of Loves Park, IL, entered into eternal rest with the Lord on Monday, August 11, 2025. Born April 3, 1941, in Sauk City, WI, the daughter of Harold and Alma (Alt) Frosch. She married Edward “Ed” C. Blum on July 17, 1958, in Sauk City. Employed by Walter Lawson Children’s Home for 15 years. Member...
Pauline Smith
Aug 11, 2025
Pauline “Polly” H. Smith, 97, of Loves Park, IL, passed away on August 11, 2025. Born July 13, 1928, in Minneapolis, MN, daughter of Paul and Esther (Simley) Hendrick. Survived by daughter, Carolyn (Chris); granddaughters, Amanda, and Megan; grandson, Kalen (Jazmine); step-grandsons, Andrew (Lexi) and Joseph; son-in-law, Pete (Chandra); cousin, Bernie (Betty); nieces, Kathy (Don), Merry (Norm), Lisa (Mike), Chris,...
Eric Brass
Jul 21, 2025
Eric Matthew "Roadblock" Brass, 52, of Rockford, IL, passed away on Monday, July 21, 2025, at his home. He was born on June 6, 1973, in Rockford, the son of Alvin M. Clarke, III, and Cathy (Michaelson) Feehan and stepson of Tim Feehan. Eric was adopted and lovingly raised by Arlan E. and Sharon L. (Harwick) Brass. ...
Howard Milburn
Jul 20, 2025
Howard Eugene Milburn, 91, of Machesney Park, IL, passed away peacefully Sunday, July 20, 2025. He was one of three children born to Clifford and L. Lucille (Hunt) Milburn on May 25, 1934, in Mystic, IA. Howard married Katherine I. Billman on November 13, 1952, in Rockford, IL. He was a self-employed siding contractor for more than 50 years. Howard...
Norma Spitzmiller
Jul 17, 2025
Norma Ruth Spitzmiller, 102, of New Milford, IL, passed away on Thursday, July 17, 2025, at Neighbors Health Center, Byron, IL, after lifelong service to God and family. She was born on February 20, 1923, in Mabel, MN, the daughter of George and Beulah (Soiney) Larson. Norma attended a one room country school in Riceford, MN. She was confirmed in...
Mary Labore
Jul 12, 2025
Mary F. LaBore, 80, of Freeport, IL, formerly of Loves Park, IL, passed away Saturday July 12, 2025, at Liberty Village in Freeport, IL. Born January 30, 1945. in Sheffield, AL, the daughter of Willie Oscar and Ollie Pearl (Wilbanks) Sibley. Mary, along with her mother and sister, moved from Sheffield, AL, to Rockford, IL, in 1962. Mary and her...
Sharon Oppegard
Jul 11, 2025
Sharon E. Oppegard, 87, of Rockford, IL, passed away on Friday, July 11, 2025, at Ascension Saint Anne Place, Rockford. Born May 5, 1938, in Rockford, IL, the daughter of Robert K. and Doris (Peterson) Oliver. She graduated from East High School, Class of 1956. She married Thomas Oppegard on December 24, 1957, in Rockford, IL. Member of Our Savior’s...
Carol Muenster
Jul 9, 2025
Carol Marie Muester, 65, of Machesney Park, IL, passed peacefully in her sleep on July 9, 2025, in her home. Carol was born in Prince George, VA, on February 27,1960. She was born to Joseph and Ellen (Blohm) O’Hearn and was the third child of seven. At the age of three, Carol and her family moved to Illinois where she...
Lois Armstrong
Jul 7, 2025
Lois Ann (Allen) Armstrong, 95, of Rockford, IL, went to be with the Lord on Monday, July 7, 2025, at Fairhaven Christian Retirement Center. Up until her final days, Lois could still be found walking the halls, talking with friends, or reading her Bible and praying. She was born on January 1, 1930, in Chicago, IL, to Casper and Leona...
Sandra Hanson
Jul 2, 2025
Sandra “Sandi” J. Hanson, 87, of Loves Park, IL, was called home to her Lord on Wednesday, July 2, 2025. Born March 13, 1938, in Princeton, IL, the daughter of Frank Dean and Vivian (Rieker) Jones. She married John Hanson, Sr., in May of 1981. Employed by Rock Island Arsenal for 30 years, retiring in 1993. Member of Stonebridge Church...
Ida Brown
Jun 24, 2025
Ida Ruth (Floyd) Brown, of Beloit, WI, departed this life at the age of 100 years old at Autumn Lake Healthcare in Beloit, WI, on Tuesday, June 24, 2025. Born May 11, 1925, in Pontotoc, MS, the daughter of Price Floyd and Dottie Bell (Armstrong) Floyd. Ruth confessed her life to Christ at an early age and joined College Hill...
