Rodney Bowen
Jan 7, 2023
Rodney “Rod” Edward Bowen Rodney “Rod” Edward Bowen, 71, of Rockford, IL, passed away Saturday, January 7, 2023, at OSF St. Anthony Medical Center after an extended illness. Rod was born July 25, 1951, in Rockford, the son of James Granderson and Marvel L. (Urban) Bowen. Veteran of the Vietnam Conflict, serving in the U.S. Navy aboard a "Tin Can"...
Bonnie Hoff
Jan 5, 2023
Bonnie Ann Hoff Bonnie Ann Hoff, 52, of Rockford, IL, passed away Thursday, January 5, 2023. Born October 6, 1970, in Rockford, IL, the daughter of Paul Hoff and Helen Bishop. Bonnie was the Queen of the Maple Mansion. Bonnie enjoyed being outside, especially gardening. She loved taking care of her children, grandchildren, and pets. Survivors include Mark Davis; her...
Faith Genrich
Jan 3, 2023
Faith Emma Maria Genrich Faith Emma Maria (Ratcliffe) Genrich, 102, of Rockford, passed away Tuesday, January 3, 2023, at OSF St. Anthony Medical Center. Born August 29, 1920, in Daysville, IL, the daughter of Ernest and Ellen (Johnson) Ratcliffe. Faith graduated from High School at the age of 16. Married Walter C. Genrich on October 5, 1940, in Oregon, IL....
Helen Logan
Dec 28, 2022
Helen D. Logan Helen D. Logan, 91, of Machesney Park, IL, passed away Wednesday, December 28, 2022. Born April 16, 1931, in Louisiana, MO, the daughter of John and Callie (Davis) Smith. Married James “Jim” R. Logan on March 18, 1950. Helen enjoyed garage sales, antiquing, talking on the phone with friends and family and everything gold. Survivors include her...
Gloria Shelton
Dec 23, 2022
Gloria Mary Shelton Gloria Mary Shelton, 87, of Rockford, IL, passed away Friday, December 23, 2022. Born September 16, 1935, in Pacolet, S.C., the daughter of Carl Alonzo and Lucy (Brackins) Yount. Married Gerald B. Shelton, Sr., on February 22, 1952, in Greeneville, TN. Gloria loved spending time with family, reading, crossword puzzles, sewing, crocheting and trips to Tennessee. Survivors...
Patricia Wilson
Dec 19, 2022
Patricia “Pat” M. Wilson Patricia “Pat” M. Wilson, 75, of Rockford, IL, passed away peacefully Monday, December 19, 2022, in her home, with her husband by her side. Born February 18, 1947, in Wichita, KS, the daughter of Gilbert and Mary (Morris) Boyer. Married Billy L. Wilson, on September 3, 1976, in Bordentown, NJ. Member of St. Peters Cathedral. Pat...
Ann Parsons
Dec 18, 2022
Ann “Tudy” Helen Parsons Ann “Tudy” Helen Parsons, 82, of Loves Park, IL, passed away Sunday, December 18, 2022, at Anam Care, Rockford, IL. Born September 12, 1940, in Rockford, IL, the daughter of Vincent and Ann (Sebo) Wirfs. Member of Lombardi, Verdi, Venetian, and North Suburban Women’s Clubs. She enjoyed playing Bunko. Survivors include her son, Jarett Parsons; grandson,...
Margaret Malachowski
Dec 12, 2022
Margaret Malachowski Margaret (Garcia) Malachowski, 84, of Machesney Park, IL, passed away Monday, December 12, 2022, at Canterfield of Fort Myers, Estero, FL. Born October 4, 1938, in Indio, CA, the daughter of Jose and Consuelo (Saldana) Garcia. Graduated from Mar Vista High School in 1956 as class Valedictorian then returning at 40 to attend Rockford College earning a bachelor’s...
Catherine Alexander
Dec 10, 2022
Catherine G. Alexander Catherine G. (Lobban) Alexander, 84, of Rockford, IL, passed away Saturday, December 10, 2022, in her home. Born September 14, 1938, in England. She married Alistar K. Alexander on March 8, 1958, in Scotland. Retired from Borg Warner. Catherine enjoyed gardening, crocheting, birdwatching, and caring for all animals, especially cats. Survivors include her granddaughter, Amanda (Ryan) Privett;...
Brian Raymer
Dec 7, 2022
Brian Keith Raymer Brian Keith Raymer, 65, of Machesney Park, IL, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, December 7, 2022, in his home, surrounded by his loving family. Born July 17, 1957, in Rockford, IL, the son of Lester Lee and Elizabeth Louise (Benz) Raymer. Graduated from Harlem High School. Employed by Rockford Burrall Machine Co. for 35 years. Survivors left...
Margaret Doyle
Dec 7, 2022
Margaret “Peggy” J. Doyle Margaret “Peggy” J. Doyle, 83, of Roscoe, IL, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, December 7, 2022, in her home surrounded by family. Born December 4, 1939, in Rockford, IL, the daughter of Joseph W. and Margaret B. (Lynch) Gough. Graduated from Harlem High School, Class of 1958. She married Robert “Bob” Doyle, on July 12, 1958,...
Thomas Hayenga
Dec 6, 2022
Thomas “Tom” Lee Hayenga Thomas “Tom” Lee Hayenga, 58, of Loves Park, IL, passed away on Tuesday, December 6, 2022, in his home. He was born April 14, 1964, in Rockford, IL, the son of John “Jack” G. and Margaret “Pat” P. (Newell) Hayenga. He came from a family of six with two brothers and a sister. Graduated from Boylan...
Donald Anderson
Dec 4, 2022
Donald “Don” Marvin Anderson Donald “Don” Marvin Anderson, 89, of Machesney Park, IL, passed away on Sunday, December 4, 2022, at Lincolnshire Place, with his loving wife, Alice, of 69 years, by his side. He was born August 7, 1933, at Swedish American Hospital, in Rockford, IL, the son of Oscar H. and Eva V. (Nelson) Anderson. Graduated from Harlem...
John Steinbach
Nov 29, 2022
John Steinbach John Steinbach, 73, of Machesney Park, IL, passed away Tuesday, November 29, 2022, in his home. Born February 27, 1949, in Uttendorf, Austria, the son of John and Sue Steinbach. Veteran of the U.S. Airforce. Married Debbie on September 15, 1973, in Rockford, IL. Employed as a union sheet metal worker. John enjoyed fishing with his best friend...
Geoffrey Ridings
Nov 28, 2022
Geoffrey Frank Ridings Geoffrey Frank Ridings, 64, of Roscoe, IL, passed away on Monday, November 28, 2022, in his home. Born December 21, 1957, in Louisville, KY, the son of Craig and Mary (Helm) Ridings. Graduated from Rockford Lutheran, Class of 1976. Attended Rock Valley College, graduated from Judson University, 1980, and Midwestern Theological Seminary, 1984, in Kansas City, MO....
Carl Lones
Nov 24, 2022
Carl Edward Lones Carl Edward Lones, 84, of Rockford, IL, passed away on Thursday, November 24, 2022. Born January 27, 1938, in Sweetwater, TN, the son of James and Buelah (Ingram) Lones. Married Patricia Booker. Employed by Rockford Powertrain as an inspector for over 27 years. Carl loved working on old cars, traveling, hunting, fishing, spending time at the lake...
Wade Baxter
Nov 20, 2022
Wade Earl Baxter Wade Earl Baxter, 65, of Rockford, IL, passed away on Sunday, November 20, 2022, at William S. Middleton VA Hospital. Born August 5, 1957, in Rockford, the son of Robert and Constance (Pagles) Baxter. Veteran of the U.S. Army. Employed most recently as a cabinet maker. Wade enjoyed building things and playing the drums. He also enjoyed...
Berthema Thomasson
Nov 17, 2022
Berthema Fontelle Thomasson Berthema Fontelle Thomasson, 102, of Loves Park, IL, was called home Thursday, November 17, 2022. Born April 2, 1920, in Dean, IA, the daughter of John H. and Agnes (Caster) McClurg. Married Clifford E. Thomasson, on January 25, 1944, in Centerville, IA. Member of Forest Hills Evangelical Free Church. Attended First Evangelical Free Church and Faith Builders...
Gloria Carley
Nov 14, 2022
Gloria L. Carley Gloria L. Carley, 96, of Rockford, IL, passed away Monday, November 14, 2022, in her son Timothy’s home. Born December 9, 1925, in Rockford, the daughter of Charles A. and Amelia (Brassea) Marelli. Married Willis Carley on April 26, 1947, in Rockford. Retired from Bausch and Lomb after 25 years. Member of Eagles Club #392. She loved...
Michael Meier
Nov 9, 2022
Michael “Mike” Donald Meier Michael “Mike” Donald Meier, 71, of Machesney Park, IL, passed away Wednesday, November 9, 2022, at OSF St. Anthony Medical Center, with his wife and daughter at his side. Born April 8, 1951, in Rockford, IL, the son of Hughling and Betty (Brown) Meier. He married Melody Lee on June 26, 1976. He graduated from Harlem...
