Kerry Nyen
Jul 5, 2026
Kerry Nyen, 67, of Roscoe, Illinois, passed away on Sunday, July 5, 2026, at Javon Bea Hospital. He was born on Tuesday, February 24, 1959, in Rockford, Illinois, the son of Raymond and DoraLee (Addington) Nyen.
A North Boone High School graduate, Kerry dedicated 27 years of his career at Ingersoll Milling Machine Company as a mechanical supervisor. In 1995, he...
Anna Mae Whittington
Jul 5, 2026
Anna Mae (Green) Whittington, 92, of Rockford, IL, passed away on Sunday, July 5, 2026, at OSF St. Anthony Medical Center, Rockford, IL, after a brief illness. Anna was born on Sunday, June 3, 1934, in Nashville, NC, the daughter of William and Lena (Matthews) Green. Her father died when she was four years old, and her mother then moved...
Carol Elaine Taylor
Jun 29, 2026
Carol Elaine Taylor, 80, of Rockford, IL, passed away peacefully at her home on Monday, June 29, 2026. She was born on Saturday, December 8, 1945, in Fort Atkinson, WI, a daughter of Charles Edward and Elaine Bonita (Dahnke) Shaw. Carol grew up in and around Fort Atkinson, WI. She was a 1964 graduate of Johnson Creek High School. Carol...
Mary Rae Johnson
Jun 22, 2026
Mary Rae Johnson, 82, of Rockford, IL, passed away on Monday, June 22, 2026, at Fairhaven Christian Retirement Center. She was born on Thursday, January 6, 1944, in Zion, IL, the daughter of Charles and Rachel (Julian) Hyllberg. She married Lynn Zaugg on October 15, 2022, in Rockford, IL. They both resided at Fairhaven and remained there together until her...
Allan P. Merfeld
Jun 10, 2026
Allan Merfeld, 83, of Machesney Park, IL, passed away on Wednesday, June 10, 2026, at OSF St. Anthony Medical Center. He was born on Friday, November 13, 1942, in the family home in Cascade, IA, the son of Joseph and Mary (Koob) Merfeld. He married Beverly (Johnson) Jones on July 23, 1977, in Loves Park, IL. Allan owned and operated...
James Howard Anderson
Jun 5, 2026
James Howard “Pickle” Anderson, 85, of Machesney Park, IL, passed away on Friday, June 5, 2026, in his home. He was born on Friday, June 28, 1940, in Glenwood, MN, the son of Reynold J. and Margaret L. (Haberer) Anderson. His family moved to the Rockford, IL, area after World War II for work. Pickle graduated from Harlem High School,...
Rickard Morris Gibson
May 31, 2026
Rickard Morris Gibson, 65, of Bridgeview, IL, passed away on Sunday, May 31, 2026, at Midway Neurological & Rehab in Bridgeview, IL. He was born on Thursday, March 16, 1961, in Rockford, IL, the son of Gibson and Barbara Jo (Thompson) Gibson. Retired as a supervisor employed by the Village of Roscoe. He enjoyed fishing and any type of racing....
Delores J. Garman
May 23, 2026
Delores J. Garman, “Goonie,” 90, of Machesney Park, IL, passed away on Saturday, May 23, 2026, in her home surrounded by her loving family. She was born on Friday, May 15, 1936, in Joubert, S.D., and is the daughter of Richard and Johanna (Van Luttikuizen) Bolt. She graduated from Corsica High School, and a year later made her way to...
Steven W. Dobson
May 19, 2026
Steven “Steve” W. Dobson, 78, of Loves Park, IL, passed away on Tuesday, May 19, 2026, in his home surrounded by his loving family. He was born on Monday, November 3, 1947, in White Hall, IL, the son of Lawrence Dobson and Phyllis (Coumbes) Dobson-Rawlings. Veteran of the U.S. Air Force, serving during Vietnam. He married Loretta Zawislak on February...
Robert I. Arneson Jr.
May 18, 2026
It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of our beloved father, husband, grandfather, and friend, Robert “Bob” I. Arneson, Jr., 71, of Machesney Park, IL, who passed away at home on Monday, May 18, 2026. Born to Kathryn Eaton and Robert Arneson Sr. on September 3, 1954, in Danville, VA, Bob was one of a kind. Self-described...
Wanetta E. King
May 17, 2026
Wanetta E. King, 97, of Loves Park, IL, returned to the loving embrace of the Lord, Sunday, May 17, 2026. She was born on June 18, 1928, in Folsom, WV. Wanetta often spoke fondly of her youth in WV. She moved to Illinois as a young adult, where she met and married Richard W. King on October 15, 1949. Together...
Dorothy Faye Eberley
May 13, 2026
Dorothy Faye Eberley, 82, of Machesney Park, Illinois, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, May 13, 2026. Dorothy was born on Saturday, May 22, 1943, in Mississippi, Arkansas, the daughter of Guy Herren and Anna Braggs. She married Ronald Robert Eberley on February 18, 1977, and together they shared many years of love and family memories. Dorothy was formerly employed at...
Tammera Jo Gouchenour
May 13, 2026
Tammera “Tami” Jo Gouchenour, 60, of Loves Park, IL, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, May 13, 2026, surrounded by her loving family and beloved dogs. Tami was born on December 16, 1965, in Houston, the daughter of Robert Evans Jr. and Marsha Evans. She married Daniel Jay Gouchenour on April 16, 1999, in Rockford, IL. Sharing many years of love...
Antonette Yuccas
May 5, 2026
Antonette Yuccas, 92, of Rockford, IL, passed away peacefully after a brief illness on Tuesday, May 5, 2026, in her home surrounded by her loving family. Born on April 26, 1934, in Rockford, IL, the daughter of Nick and Sarah (Pumilia) Mistretta. She married Roger Yuccas on June 19, 1954, at St. Anthony of Padua Church in Rockford, IL, where...
Jean Ann Bauer
May 5, 2026
Jean “Jeani” Ann Bauer, 74, of Loves Park, IL, completed her journey on Tuesday, May 5, 2026. This world was blessed with her born on Friday, February 8, 1952, in Rockford, IL, the daughter of Frank G. and Shirley Ann (Nimmers) Bauer. She attended St. Bridget School for eight years, Muldoon Catholic Hight School for two years, and graduated from...
Bonnie Kay McCann
May 3, 2026
Bonnie Kay McCann, 83, of Rockton, IL, passed away on Sunday, May 3, 2026. Born on Thursday, October 15, 1942, in Rockford, IL, the daughter of Samuel “Sam” W. and Gladys (Peterson) Moore. Bonnie graduated from Harlem High School, Class of 1960. Throughout her whole education, she was a straight A student. Bonnie continued her education and attended nursing school....
Anthony E. Vespa
Apr 30, 2026
Anthony “Tony” E. Vespa, 61, of Loves Park, IL, passed away on Thursday, April 30, 2026, in his home. Born on Saturday, July 18, 1964, in Rockford, IL, the son of Edward R. and Barbara A. (Brewer) Vespa. He married Mary Anderson on September 18, 1982, in Rockford, IL. Employed by Local 23 as a plumber. Tony enjoyed music, fishing,...
Phyllis Mary Bumgarner
Apr 20, 2026
Phyllis Mary Bumgarner, 90, of Rockford, IL, was called home to the Lord on Monday, April 20, 2026, at Wesley Willows. Born on Tuesday, October 15, 1935, in Keck, KY, the daughter of Spring Valley, IL, native Peter Paul Powder and Wisconsin native Bertha (Bennett) Powder. Phyllis grew up in the Rockford, IL, area. She married Wilbur Dean “Willie” Bumgarner...
Phillip "Phil" Dean Bailey
Apr 17, 2026
Phillip “Phil” Dean Bailey, 69, of Machesney Park, IL, passed away under the care of Mo Cara Hospice on Friday, April 17, 2026, after a short illness. Born on Sunday, September 2, 1956, in Belvidere, IL, the son of Ronald and Patricia (Powers) Bailey. He graduated from Hononegah High School in 1974. He met the love of his life Belinda...
Bernadette D. Furon
Apr 17, 2026
Bernadette “Bernie” D. Furon, 93, of Rockford, IL, passed away peacefully on April 17, 2026. Born, raised, and a lifelong resident of Rockford, Bernie devoted her life to her faith, her family, and her community. A deeply devoted Catholic, she was honored as Catholic Woman of the Year in 2008 and also started Divine Mercy Sunday in Rockford. Her faith...
