Shirley Means
Jul 18, 2022
Shirley Jean Means Shirley Jean Means, 71, of Machesney Park, passed away Monday, July 18, 2022, at Amberwood Care Center. Born June 1, 1951, in Rockford, the daughter of Arthur K. and Betty (Helwig) Stavn. Married Glenn W. Means on December 30, 1988. Employed by the Rockford Register Star as a mailer for 35 years, retiring in 2013. Lifetime member...
Steven Bowes
Jul 15, 2022
Steven R. Bowes Steven R. Bowes, 67, of Rockford, our kind, gentle and loving son, brother, uncle, and cousin, went to his heavenly home on July 15, 2022. Born April 20, 1955, in Rockford, son of Robert and Arlene (McCaffrey) Bowes. In his early years, he loved playing basketball and most days you could find him at the hoops. Steve...
Dorothy Holmbo
Jul 14, 2022
Dorothy Eileen (Wellman) Johnston Holmbo Dorothy Eileen (Wellman) Johnston Holmbo, 86, went to her heavenly home on Thursday, July 14, 2022, with her children surrounding her with so much love in the days leading up to her final journey. She took her time getting there, for she truly never was ready to leave her family. Born on November 1, 1935,...
John Myers
Jul 13, 2022
John Allen Myers John Allen Myers, 81, of Machesney Park, passed away July 13, 2022, in his home surrounded by his loved ones. He was born January 14, 1941, in Rockford, the son of C. Donald and Lucile (Bailey) Myers. Veteran of the U.S. Navy. Married to Barbara Johnson on January 29, 1966, in Rockford, IL. Co-owner and operator of...
Terrance Heden
Jul 10, 2022
Terrance “Terry” D. Heden Terrance “Terry” D. Heden, 76, passed away on July 10, 2022, with family by his side after a long illness. He entered this world in Rockford on June 14, 1946, son of Emil and Louise (Moberg) Heden. Terry had an impact on so many whether in the classroom, in the gym, or on the track…or just...
Lillian Hamor
Jul 9, 2022
Lillian “Lil” M. Hamor Lillian “Lil” M. Hamor, 86, of Mauston, WI, passed away Saturday, July 9, 2022. Born May 21, 1936, in Fairbury, NE, the daughter of Frank and Verna (Durham) Townsend. Married Melville Hamor in Tucson, AZ, on February 14, 1965. Employed by Atwood Industries. Member of the Clifford Johnson VFW Post 9759 Ladies Auxiliary. Lil enjoyed traveling,...
John Wyatt
Jul 4, 2022
John L. Wyatt John L. Wyatt, 85, of Rockford passed away peacefully Monday, July 4, 2022, in his home. Born December 2, 1936, in Talladega, AL, the son of Melvin and Clara (Fulmer) Wyatt. Veteran, serving in the U.S. Marines. Married Jeanne M. Morris. Formerly employed by Chrysler Corp., and retired from J. B. Hunt in 2002, where he was...
Tammy Burnette
Jul 3, 2022
Tammy A. Burnette Tammy A. Burnette, 52, of Rockford, IL, was called home Sunday, July 3, 2022. Born November 8, 1969, in Rockford, the daughter of Robert E. and Sharon L. (Middleton) Burnette. Tammy had a servant heart of gold and was always giving. She was a caretaker for both her parents. Tammy loved reading, crossword puzzles, spending time with...
Bertha Jackson
Jul 3, 2022
Bertha Geneva Jackson Bertha “Bert” Geneva Jackson, 86, of Machesney Park passed away Sunday, July 3, 2022, in her home. Born May 25, 1936, in Cardwell, MO, the daughter of Dewey and Mary E. (Denton) Lasley. Married Howard W. Jackson on August 8, 1972, in Rockford. Employed by Rockford Spring, retiring in 1999. Active in Navy Mother’s Association. Bert donated...
Ronald Thomas
Jul 1, 2022
Ronald “Ron” E. Thomas Ronald “Ron” Evans Thomas, 78, of Roscoe passed away Friday, July 1, 2022, in Serenity Hospice and Home, Oregon, IL. Born September 15, 1943, in Oregon, IL, the son of Roy Walter and Mildred Mary (Evans) Thomas and grew up on the family farm in Mt. Morris. Graduated Mt. Morris High School in 1961. Married Sandra...
Carolyn Mckinney
Jul 1, 2022
Carolyn J. McKinney Carolyn J. McKinney, 82, of Loves Park passed away Friday, July 1, 2022, in her home, with her daughter, Julie, by her side. Born December 7, 1939, in Woodstock, IL, the daughter of Frank E. and Mary J. (Franks) Mackey. Married William J. McKinney, Sr. on February 14, 1958. She loved him with all of her heart....
Frank Taylor
Jun 30, 2022
Frank Taylor Frank Taylor, 91, of Monroe Center, IL, passed away Thursday, June 30, 2022, in his home, surrounded by his loving family. Born June 13, 1931, in Fork Ridge, TN, the son of John and Myrtle (Sowders) Taylor. Veteran of the Korean conflict, serving in the U.S. Army as a paratrooper. Married Joyce H. Bass on May 28, 1952,...
Jeanette Miller
Jun 29, 2022
Jeanette Arlene Miller, 85, of Rockford, passed away Wednesday, June 29, 2022, in Amberwood Care Center. Born December 3, 1936, in Watertown, South Dakota, the daughter of Owen and Velma (Tessier) Miller. Jeanette loved playing the guitar and listening to music. Survivors include her son, Kelly (Patricia) Beaman of Freeport; grandchildren, Dylan Beaman, Kara Beaman, Destiny Rowell and Jessi Beaman;...
Rose Triplett
Jun 27, 2022
Rose M. Triplett Rose M. Triplett, 97, of Machesney Park departed this life on Monday, June 27, 2022. She passed peacefully at home. Born June 4, 1925, in Galena, IL, the daughter of Wilton and Ethel (Tressillian) Bartell. Married Pete E. Triplett on April 19, 1946, in Galena. She and her husband enjoyed traveling and especially going antiquing. She was...
Joyce Bailey
Jun 26, 2022
Joyce L. Bailey Joyce L. Bailey, 88, of Kirkland went home to be with the Lord Sunday, June 26, 2022. Born August 9, 1933, in DeKalb, the daughter of Glenn and Mildred (Padgett) Holdridge. Graduated from DeKalb High School. Married Ivan E. Bailey on January 15, 1956, in DeKalb. Employed by Ideal Industries, retiring in 1991. Member of Central Christian...
Lois Murphy
Jun 20, 2022
Lois M. Murphy On June 20, 2022, bathed in the golden sunset of a summer solstice and surrounded by her children, our precious mom took her last breath and returned to heaven. Lois Murphy, 91, lived a life of endless love for anyone who entered her world. She was truly an example of God’s love on earth. She saw the...
Dorothy Wilder
Jun 14, 2022
Dorothy A. Wilder Dorothy A. Wilder, 100, of Rockford passed away Tuesday, June 14, 2022, in Ascension Saint Anne Place. Born December 28, 1921, in Necedah, WI, the daughter of John and Dora (Ludke) Sengpill. Graduated from Tomah High School, Class of 1938. Married Stokley C. Wilder on November 30, 1946, in Birchwood, WI. Employed as a payroll clerk by...
Linda Blackshear
Jun 13, 2022
Linda A. Blackshear Linda A. Blackshear, 74, of Rockford passed away Monday, June 13, 2022, in her home. Born February 9, 1948, in Rockford, IL, the daughter of Kenneth C. and Cleo Mae (Morton) Smith. Married Lonnie K. Blackshear on May 9, 1998, in Rockford. Owned and operated a variety of food service businesses. Linda enjoyed cooking, gardening, bowling, darts,...
John Johnson
Jun 13, 2022
John J. Johnson, Jr. John J. Johnson, Jr., 96, of Rockford, IL, passed away Monday, June 13, 2022. Born April 13, 1926, in Rock City, IL, the son of John J. and Luella (Raders) Johnson, Sr. Married Ruth M. Swanson on May 29, 1952, in Galena, IL. Veteran of World War II, serving in the U.S. Army. Employed by Barber-Colman...
Ellen Moore
Jun 7, 2022
Ellen Elaine Moore Ellen Elaine Moore, 80, of Rockford passed away Tuesday, June 7, 2022. Born February 12, 1942, in Waukegan, the daughter of Frederick C. and Mary Margaret (Creamer) Kittmann, Jr. Married John Samuel Moore on November 12, 1960. Employed by OSF St. Anthony Medical Center for more than 22 years. Ellen loved flower gardening (English flower gardens were...
