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Recent Obituaries in Loves Park, IL

Browse recent obituaries and death notices for the Loves Park area. Each tribute honors a life lived and reflects the diverse traditions, cultures, and stories that shape our community.

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Victor Colangelo

Victor Colangelo

Mar 11, 2023

Victor L. Colangelo, Jr. Victor L. Colangelo, 50, of Glendale Heights, IL, passed away Saturday, March 11, 2023. Born August 30, 1972, in Chicago, IL, the son of Victor L. and Denise (Thomas) Colangelo, Sr. Graduated from South Beloit High School, Class of 1989. Member of St. Isidore Catholic Church is Bloomingdale, IL. Survivors include his father, Victor; and brother,...

Charles Eudey

Charles Eudey

Mar 10, 2023

Charles Eugene Eudey Charles Eugene Eudey, 69, of Machesney Park, IL, passed away on Friday, March 10, 2023. Born December 12, 1953, in Rockford, IL, the son of J.M. and Mildred (Taylor) Eudey. Graduated from Harlem High School, Class of 1972. Charles was known as a hard worker and loved Harley Davidson Motorcycles and his many Harley friends. Survivors include...

Rebecca Simmons

Rebecca Simmons

Mar 9, 2023

Rebecca “Becky” A. Simmons Rebecca “Becky” A. Simmons, 84, of Machesney Park, IL, passed away peacefully Thursday, March 9, 2023, in her home surrounded by her family. Born December 13, 1938, in Shenandoah, VA, the daughter of Rex and Elsie (May) Yeary. Married Robert “Bob” M. Simmons, on September 8, 1956, in Kirkland, IL. Employed by Target for 10 years,...

Robert Bergeron

Robert Bergeron

Mar 4, 2023

Robert L. “Bob” Bergeron Loving Husband, Father, and Papa Robert L. “Bob” Bergeron, 68, of Machesney Park, IL, went home on Saturday, March 4, 2023, after a long and courageous battle with cancer. Born May 28, 1954, in Rockford, IL, the son of Robert L. and Darlene F. (Hocking) Bergeron. Married Kathleen “Kathy” Meyers on June 20, 1981, in Machesney...

Hillary Miley

Hillary Miley

Mar 3, 2023

Hillary Rose Miley It is with great sorrow that we announce the passing of Hillary Rose Miley, 40, of Roscoe, IL. She passed away peacefully on Friday, March 3, 2023, at Northwestern Memorial Hospital, Chicago, IL, after a sudden illness. Hillary was born September 13, 1982, in Metairie, LA, the daughter of Arnold Elvis and Gail Marie (Rinehart) Clark. She...

Carol Hiatt

Carol Hiatt

Feb 25, 2023

Carol Elaine Hiatt Carol Elaine Hiatt, 85, of Rockford, IL, passed away on Saturday, February 25, 2023, at River Crossing of Rockford. Born August 5, 1937, in Woodstock, IL, the daughter of Marvin Avery and Verna (Peters) Holmes, Sr. Carol loved food, especially chocolate, going for a drive and her grandchildren. Survivors include her children, Vicki McNiel, Ricky (Lori) Rusher,...

Timothy Stadel

Timothy Stadel

Feb 21, 2023

Timothy Scott Stadel Timothy Scott Stadel, 62, of Rockford, IL, passed away Tuesday, February 21, 2023, in his home surrounded by family. Born August 27, 1960, in Rockford, the son of Charles and Rosemary (Nance) Stadel. He was an avid train enthusiast, fisherman, gardener, and amateur Rockford historian. Timothy received numerous music awards including the Rockford Area Music Industry Award...

Rodney Johnson

Rodney Johnson

Feb 15, 2023

Rodney Duane Johnson, 80, of Rockford, IL, passed away on Wednesday, February 15, 2023.  Born November 10, 1942, in Rockford, the son of Burdette and Sarah (Cudia) Johnson.  Graduated from Rockford West High School, Class of 1961, and Rockford College.  He married Pamela Severson on June 15, 1968. Employed by First National Bank, Rockford Board of Education, Prudential, various car...

Ronald Jensen

Ronald Jensen

Feb 12, 2023

Ronald Kermit Jensen, Sr. Ronald Kermit “Big R”, “Poppo”, “Bumpa” Jensen, Sr., 77, of Machesney Park, IL, passed away Sunday, February 12, 2023. Born September 26, 1945, in Belvidere, IL, the son of Karl Fred and Carol Louise (Morgan) Jensen. Veteran of the U.S. Airforce, with a rank of Sergeant, serving as a jet engine mechanic. Married Mary Jiminez Galindo...

Mary Nordquist

Mary Nordquist

Feb 12, 2023

Mary J. Nordquist Mary J. Nordquist, 89, of Machesney Park, IL, passed away on Sunday, February 12, 2023. Born August 11, 1933, in Rockford, IL, the daughter of Alvin D. and Marion L. (Spielman) Daniels. Graduated from West High School, Class of 1951. Married Eugene G. “Gene” Nordquist on February 14, 1953, in Rockford, IL. Formerly employed by Union Hall,...

Paul Kort

Paul Kort

Feb 12, 2023

Paul Gerald Kort Paul Gerald Kort, 97, of Freeport, IL, passed away Sunday, February 12, 2023, in his home. Born September 30, 1925, in Dubuque, IA, the son of Fred H. and Irma C. (Lange) Kort. Graduated from the University of Iowa in Iowa City, IA, receiving a Bachelor of Science in chemistry and a Master of Science in organic...

Mary Higar

Mary Higar

Feb 11, 2023

Mary Ann Higar Mary Ann Higar, 76, of Loves Park, IL, received her wings on Saturday, February 11, 2023. Born January 26, 1947, in Beloit, WI, the daughter of Cecil R. and Rose M. (Marino) Hirst. Graduated from South Beloit High School, Class of 1965. Married Larry K. Higar on January 18, 1990, in Rockford, IL. Member of GPAC in...

Donna Taylor

Donna Taylor

Feb 5, 2023

Donna J. Taylor Donna J. (McKiski) Taylor, 87, of Loves Park, IL, passed away Sunday, February 5, 2023. Born June 12, 1935, in Belvidere, IL, the daughter of Harold F. and Maxine (Jones) McKiski. Attended Harlem High School. Employed by Park Lanes for more than 20 years, retiring in 2005. Avid Chicago Cubs fan. Donna enjoyed fishing, boating, and camping....

Hildegard Debella

Hildegard Debella

Feb 4, 2023

Hildegard J. Hoover-DeBella Hildegard J. Hoover-DeBella, 94, of Rockford, IL, passed away Saturday, Feb. 4, 2023. Born March 10, 1928, in Wiesbaden, Germany, the daughter of Joseph and Barbara (Vollmer) Hoelzer. Entered the United States on December 23, 1948. Married Royce Hoover in February 1949, in Dayton, Ohio. Employed by Stouffer Food Corporation in Cleveland, Ohio, and Atlanta, GA., for...

Joyce Dauenbaugh

Joyce Dauenbaugh

Jan 27, 2023

Joyce Annette Dauenbaugh Joyce Annette Dauenbaugh, 72, of Loves Park, IL, passed away Friday, January 27, 2023. Born June 7, 1950, in Rockford, IL, the daughter of Francis and Nicolina L. (Maurchie) Rains. Joyce enjoyed quilting, gardening, going to garage sales, and thrifting. Survivors include her daughters, Monica (Eddy) Estrada, and Erin (Eliu Morgan) Jahn; grandchildren, Jacob (Halley), Rory, Sienna,...

Dan Harvey

Dan Harvey

Jan 27, 2023

Dan B. Harvey Dan B. Harvey, 69, of Rockford, IL, passed away Friday, January 27, 2023. Born April 1, 1953, in Rockford, the son of Raymond B. and Rosemary F. (Fickes) Harvey. Graduated from Guilford High School, Class of 1971 and from Western Illinois, Class of 1975. Married Donna Woodruff on June 28, 1991, in Rockford. Employed by Ingersoll Milling...

Shirley Thompson

Shirley Thompson

Jan 26, 2023

Shirley Yvonne Thompson Shirley Yvonne Thompson, 97, of Rockford, IL, passed away Thursday, January 26, 2023, at River Bluff Nursing Home. Born August 6, 1925, in Freeport, IL, the daughter of Ralph Richard and Mildred Clarice (Reid) Peters. Married Arthur Leonard Thompson, on March 18, 1943, in Rock Island, IL. Active member of Evans United Methodist Church where she would...

William Hoar

William Hoar

Jan 25, 2023

William “Bill” R. Hoar Bill Hoar, 71, of Rockford, IL, passed away Jan. 25, 2023, in his home, surrounded by his loving wife, Roberta, family, and dear friends. Born April 17, 1951, in Rockford, the son of Robert and Mary (Martin) Hoar. Graduated from Guilford High School in 1969. After more than 30 years with the love of his life...

George Johns

George Johns

Jan 25, 2023

George H. Johns George H. Johns, 64, of Rockford, IL, passed away Wednesday, January 25, 2023. Born September 28, 1958, in Rockford, the son of Harold Thomas and Helen Agnes (Slavin) Johns. Graduated from Harlem High School, Class of 1977. Owned and operated Northwest Machinery and The Hammer Exchange for many years. George enjoyed attending auctions and car racing events....

Linnie Rose

Linnie Rose

Jan 24, 2023

Linnie D. Rose Linnie D. Rose, 58, of Rockford, IL, passed away Tuesday, January 24, 2023, in his home after a short battle with cancer. Born February 20, 1964, at Tripler Army Medical Center in Honolulu, Hawaii, the son of (SFC, Ret.) Donald L. and Charlotte Ruth (Pirtle) Rose. Linnie was the youngest of their four children. When the family...

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