Adrian Fipps
Sep 1, 2022
Adrian Terrell Fipps Adrian Terrell Fipps, 29, was born January 1, 1993, to Kendra Fipps Crowe and Johnathan Deal at Bolivar Medical Center in Cleveland, MS. He attended Mound Bayou Headstart Center in Mound Bayou and Walter Lawson Children’s Home in Rockford, IL, where he received his High School Diploma. He attended First Baptist Church of Mound Bayou. World Overcomer’s...
Gloria Dermer
Aug 30, 2022
Gloria Jean Dermer Gloria Jean “GoGo” Dermer, 79, of Rockford, IL, passed away Tuesday, August 30, 2022. Born October 7, 1942, in Rockford, the daughter of Everett and Isabelle (Einhorn) Lester. Graduated from East High School. Married Michael Allen Dermer. Member of Temple Beth-El, 500 Group, Jaycees, and Mahjong. She loved spending time with her family, traveling, and cooking. Avid...
Mabel Kaney
Aug 28, 2022
Mabel Rose Kaney Mabel Rose (Oblinger) Kaney, 99, of Chicago, IL, passed away Sunday, August 28, 2022, in her home. Born October 1, 1922, in Saint Ignatius, MT, the daughter of Vern H. and Irene (Michaud) Oblinger. Graduated from Missoula County High School in Montana and graduated from Sacred Heart School of Nursing in Spokane, WA, in Class of 1944,...
Debora Oyler
Aug 25, 2022
Debora L. Oyler Debora “Debbie” L. Oyler, 61, of Loves Park, IL, was a caring mother, grandmother, daughter, sister, and friend, who left this world unexpectedly on Thursday, August 25, 2022. She was born March 16, 1961, in Rockford, IL, the daughter of Randy and Judy (Morgan) Papini. Debbie was a stay-at-home mom for many years, but most recently was...
Shirleen Humpal
Aug 23, 2022
Shirleen Ruth Humpal Shirleen Ruth Humpal, 92, of Loves Park, IL, passed away Tuesday, August 23, 2022, at River Bluff Nursing Home in Rockford, IL. Born August 28, 1929, the daughter of John and Leola (Allen) Chaussee in Dickinson, ND. Graduated from Bishop Muldoon High School and then trained as an X-ray technician at St. Anthony Hospital. In 1966, she...
Harriet Singleton
Aug 22, 2022
Harriet “Elaine” Singleton Harriet “Elaine” Singleton, 84, of Loves Park, IL, passed away Monday, August 22, 2022, in her home. Born August 7, 1938, in Lincoln, IL, the daughter of Roy and Opal (Taylor) Bree. Lived over 50 years in the Loves Park area, coming here from Spring Bay, IL. Married Jim Singleton on September 16, 1956, in Corinth, MS....
Deanna Mcdaniel
Aug 20, 2022
Deanna Evelyn McDaniel Deanna “DeDe” Evelyn McDaniel, 74, of Machesney Park, IL, passed away Saturday, August 20, 2022, in her home, from cancer. DeDe was born November 10, 1947, in Rockford, IL, the daughter of Fingal and Evelyn (Easton) Lilagren. She married Raymond McDaniel on June 15, 1968, in Loves Park, IL. She was a lifelong member of Grace Lutheran...
Donna Samp
Aug 20, 2022
Donna J. Samp Donna J. Samp, 87, of Loves Park, IL, passed away Saturday, August 20, 2022. Born September 10, 1934, in Rockford, IL, the daughter of Vernon and Esther (Ramsey) Schuneman. Graduated from Harlem High School, Class of 1952. Married Donald L. Samp in 1955. Formerly employed by Eagle Foods and most recently by Nutrition Works. Member of Rockford...
Victoria Bork
Aug 19, 2022
Victoria Jean Bork Victoria Jean Bork, 71, of Salt Lake City, UT, passed away on Friday, August 19, 2022, at Intermountain Medical Center. She was born on March 16, 1951, in Aurora, IL, the daughter of Victor and Frances (Reganti) Van Cauwenberghe. She married Thomas F. Bork on June 25, 1977, in Rockford, IL. Victoria was beautiful in every aspect...
Robert Zbeeb
Aug 15, 2022
Father Andrew Zbeeb Father Andrew Zbeeb (born, Robert Charles Beebe), known early in life as “Bobby,” 78, of Cherry Valley, IL, passed away peacefully at home on Thursday, August 15, 2022, a holiest of days, or Dekapentavgoustos, the day of the Dormition of Virgin Mary (when Mary, Christ's mother, ascended into Heaven). At his side were his wife, daughter, and...
Anna Isabelli
Aug 12, 2022
Anna “Anne” Marie Isabelli Anna “Anne” Marie Isabelli, 94, a lifelong Rockford, IL, area resident, passed away Friday, August 12, 2022. She was born August 9, 1928, in Rockford, the daughter of Raymond A. and Lily (Boline) Carlson. She graduated from East High School, Class of 1946, and Augustana College, Class of 1950. She married Frank A. Isabelli, Sr., on...
Lydia Stram
Aug 11, 2022
Lydia M. Stram Lydia “Merrie” M. Stram, 99, of Loves Park passed away Thursday, August 11, 2022, in Amberwood Care Center. Born December 17, 1922, in Olean, MO, the daughter of Roy and Letha (Leahr) Procter. Retired from Woodward Governor after more than 25 years. Member of Riverside Community Church for more than 60 years. Lydia enjoyed crocheting, quilting, cooking,...
Thomas Brown
Aug 8, 2022
Thomas “Tom” Joseph Brown Thomas “Tom” Joseph Brown, 56, of Rockford, IL, passed away Monday, August 8, 2022, in his home. Born January 23, 1966, in Elgin, IL, the son of John R. and Joan M. (Burkart) Brown. Married Danae Blake. Employed by Syncreon in Belvidere, IL, for many years and worked on a horse farm at Southern Cross Stables....
Wayne Wells
Aug 6, 2022
Wayne A. Wells Wayne A. Wells, 87, of Rockford, IL, passed away Saturday, August 6, 2022, in his home. Born January 31, 1935, in Peoria, IL, the son of Rudolph R. and Jeanette (Schackelman) Wells. Married Glenda J. Handley on May 1, 1965. Employed in the aircraft division as an engineer by Barber-Colman for many years. Wayne was an avid...
Deanna Hammack
Aug 3, 2022
Deanna Louise Hammack Deanna “DeDe” Louise Hammack, 60, of Loves Park, IL, passed away Wednesday, August 3, 2022, in her home. Born February 28, 1962, in Fort Myers, FL, the daughter of Lawrence and Sandra “Sandee” (Batricevich) Masterson. Married Darrell Hammack on May 25, 1985. Attended St. Bridget Catholic Church. She enjoyed music, dancing, and attending concerts. DeDe loved being...
Paul Klikno
Aug 1, 2022
Paul Joseph Klikno Paul Joseph Klikno, 75, of Rockford, IL, passed away Monday, August 1, 2022, in his home. Born September 15, 1946, in Rockford, the son of John and Priscilla (Davis) Klikno. Veteran of the U.S. Marine Corps. Married Christy Armour on June 3, 1989. Formerly employed in the fastener industry for many years and retired from Mondelez International....
John Germano
Jul 31, 2022
John A. Germano John A. Germano, 87, of Rockford, IL, devoted husband, father, and grandfather, passed away peacefully on Sunday, July 31, 2022, with his wife by his side. John was born October 8, 1934, in Rockford, the son of John and Ida (Gatti) Germano. He graduated from Rockford East High School, Class of 1952, where he participated in ROTC....
Truman Lander
Jul 30, 2022
Truman Lander Truman Franklin Wynsel Lander, 97, of Rockford passed away Saturday, July 30, 2022, surrounded by family. A Rockford native, Truman was born March 20, 1925, in Rockford, the son of Laurens S. and Beatrice (Johnson) Lander. He attended Harlem Consolidated Schools and then worked at the Machesney Airport prior to World War II. As one of The Greatest...
Thomas Trefftzs
Jul 27, 2022
Thomas "Tom" L. Trefftzs Thomas "Tom" L. Trefftzs, 83, of Rockford passed away Wednesday, July 27, 2022, at Grand Regency. Born May 7, 1939, in Pinckneyville, IL, the son of Thomas Franklin and Mabel Irene (Wright) Trefftzs. Attended East High School. In his late 50’s, Tom attended Blackhawk Tech, earning a degree in drafting engineering. Married Barbara Kay King on...
Edward Llewellyn
Jul 25, 2022
Edward “Ed” J. Llewellyn Edward “Ed” J. Llewellyn, 88, of Rockford, IL, passed away Monday, July 25, 2022. Born April 24, 1934, in Chicago, IL, the son of Merle and Lucille M. (Bennison) Llewellyn. Veteran, serving in the U.S. Army. Member of St. Rita Catholic Church. Avid Cubs fan and loved old movies and Westerns. Ed was a “favorite brother”...
