Alfeo Bari
Apr 11, 2022
Alfeo Bari, 101, of Loves Park, passed away peacefully Monday, April 11, 2022, in his home, surrounded by his children. He was born September 16, 1920, in Modena, Italy, the son of Luigi and Pasquina (Logli) Barigazzi. He came to America at 15-years-old after both parents passed away. Married Angelina R. Gaziano on September 1, 1954, in Rockford, and they...
Alan Wetzel
Apr 10, 2022
Alan George Wetzel, 73, of Machesney Park passed away Sunday, April 10, 2022. Born April 3, 1949, in Hackensack, NJ, the son of George A. and Gertrude R. (Dilba) Wetzel. Graduated from Cresskill High School in N.J., and Carthage College in Kenosha, WI. Attended Suomi Jr. College in the U.P. Married Barbara J. Conklin on May 25, 1985, in Loves...
James "Jim" Brown
Apr 6, 2022
James “Jim” Arlen Brown, 87, of Rockford passed away Wednesday, April 6, 2022, in his home. Born January 21, 1935, in Patterson, Illinois, the son of Hulbert and Grace (Willis) Brown. Married Linda Thompson on May 12, 1956. Employed by the State of Illinois as a plumbing inspector, retiring at 80 years old. Attended Forest City Church, formerly Heartland Community...
Thomas "Tom" Sicotte
Apr 4, 2022
Thomas “Tom” Patrick Sicotte, 58, of Machesney Park passed away Monday, April 4, 2022, in OSF Saint Anthony Medical Center. Born April 8, 1963, in Rockford, the son of George and Jean (Myers) Sicotte. Married Chris Goodman in January of 1985. He enjoyed hunting, fishing, and reading fishing magazines. He also took pride in his yard, garden, and flower beds. ...
Robert Clark
Apr 4, 2022
Robert William Clark, 34, of Loves Park passed away Monday, April 4, 2022. Born January 19, 1988, in Macomb, Illinois, the son of William and Mary (Ratliff) Clark. Robert was a resident of Walter Lawson Children's Home for 32 years. His family expresses their gratitude for the love and care he received there. He is survived by his mother, Mary...
Virginia Laudicina
Apr 4, 2022
Virginia C. Laudicina, 86, of Rockford went to be with the Lord Monday, April 4, 2022, in SwedishAmerican Hospital, surrounded by her loving family. Born December 9, 1935, in Rockford, the daughter of Anthony and Carmella (Musso) Barcellona. Married Vincent Laudicina on October 11, 1956, in Marsala, Sicily. Co-owned and operated Ciccio’s Pizza in Elburn for 27 years, retiring in...
Deborah "Deb" Anderson
Mar 21, 2022
Deborah “Deb” L. (Stout) Anderson, 67, of Rockford, left to be with the Lord in her eternal home on March 21, 2022, after a courageous battle with early-onset Alzheimer’s disease, at home with her family by her side. Born May 30, 1954, in Rockford, the daughter of Mervin and Harriett (Hering) Stout. Deb was a graduate of West High School,...
Ella Murr
Mar 15, 2022
Ella Merlene Murr, 94, of Machesney Park, was a loving wife, mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother, passed away Tuesday, March 15, 2022, in her home. Born November 22, 1927, in Erie, TN, the daughter of James A. and Gerlie M. (Schubert) Crabtree. She met and married the love of her life, Charles H. Murr on August 2, 1947. They were married...
Lucile Smith
Mar 13, 2022
Lucile Maye Smith Lucile Maye Smith, 80 years old, of Surprise, AZ, (formerly of Machesney Park, IL) passed away on March 13, 2022, at Marie Silver Assisted Living Facility in Surprise. Born December 28, 1941, in Chicago, IL, the daughter of Harry and Lucile (Miller) Martz. She was later raised in Hannibal, WI, by her mother and stepfather, Lucile and...
Patricia "Trish" Mcguigan
Mar 13, 2022
Patricia “Trish” J. McGuigan, 86, of Sun Prairie, WI, died Sunday, March 13, 2022. Born July 2, 1935, in Cicero, IL, the daughter of Clarence and Janet (Huptych) Dloughy. Although Trish's biological family was small (only child), her circle of friends and “adopted family” was large. She was preceded in death by her parents and Danny Brown. She is survived...
Tamara "Tami" Washington
Mar 12, 2022
Tamara “Tami” Sue Washington, 58, of Machesney Park passed away Saturday, March 12, 2022, after a long illness. Born September 5, 1963, in Rockford, the daughter of Jerry and Susan (Haller) Smith. Graduated from Harlem High School, Class of 1981. Married Angelo Washington on August 22, 1998, in Loves Park. Employed by the Rockford Park District. Tammy was an above...
Lynn Leaich
Mar 11, 2022
Lynn C. Leaich, 79, of Loves Park passed away March 11, 2022, in Alpine Fireside Health Center. Born April 17, 1942, in Belvidere, the son of Wade and Vernona (Johnson) Leaich. Married Alice (Norder) Leaich on July 20, 1962. They lived their married life in Loves Park. Employed as a machinist and engineer for various factories including Woodward Governor, Ingersol,...
Sally Bucey
Mar 10, 2022
Sally Anna Bucey, 87, of Loves Park passed away Thursday, March 10, 2022, in her home. Born October 25, 1934, in Rockford, the daughter of Eldon and Florence (Boss) Medearis. Married Clarence “Vern” L. Bucey, Sr. on January 5, 1952. Employed as a self-employed beautician for many years, retiring from Wholesale Veterinary Supply. Member of Concordia Lutheran Church. Sally loved...
Jack Spack
Mar 7, 2022
Jack Ernest Spack, 87, of Cambridge, Wis., passed away Monday, March 7, 2022, in Madison, Wis., V.A. Medical Center. Born May 21, 1934, in Rockford, Ill., the son of Frank and Anna (Flobeck) Spack. Graduated from Rockford West High School. Married M. Jenine McFadyen on February 11, 1961. Jack was very proud of his military service, serving in the U.S....
Linda Hall
Mar 1, 2022
Linda Louise Hall, 74, of Rockford passed away Tuesday, March 1, 2022, surrounded by her loved ones. She now lives with the angels. Born July 17, 1947, in Platteville, WI, the daughter of George K. and Elaine (Bride) McFall. Attended St. Patrick’s Catholic School. Graduated from Guilford High School, Class of 1965. Married Steven Hall on March 5, 1983, in...
Denise Goodge
Feb 26, 2022
Denise Rachel Goodge, 64, of Rockford passed away Saturday, February 26, 2022, in Amberwood Care Center. Born January 24, 1958, in Chicago. She married Stephen R. Goodge on April 27, 1979, in Chattanooga, TN. Denise touched many lives as she moved from Tennessee to Canada, Florida, and Anguilla, BWI, before settling down in Rockford in 1986. Denise was someone who...
Carter Adams
Feb 24, 2022
Carter Dean Adams, 3, of Loves Park was called home by his grandmother, Thursday, February 24, 2022. Born February 8, 2019, in Rockford. Carter loved being with family, sensory toys, and music. He also loved being held, read to, sang to, and being given massages. Survivors include his parents, Colton A. Adams and Lindsey N. Long of Cherry Valley; paternal...
William "Billy" Dolmant
Feb 24, 2022
William “Billy” Charles Dolmant, 52, of Machesney Park passed away Thursday, February 24, 2022, in his home. Born July 5, 1969, in Melrose Park, the son of Carl and Maureen (Reinholtz) Dolmant. Employed as a painter for many years. Billy loved his family. He enjoyed country music, football, fishing, and swimming during the summers with family. Avid Chicago Bears fan. ...
Gordon Brady
Feb 23, 2022
Gordon Dwight Brady, 70, of Loves Park passed away Wednesday, February 23, 2022, in Cherryvale Place, Rockford. Born August 2, 1951, in Rockford, the son of Donald W. and Katherine M. (Myers) Brady. At the age of 17, Dwight joined the United States Marine Corps as an infantryman. He spent four years in service including two tours during the Vietnam...
Larry Hammack
Feb 15, 2022
Larry J. Hammack, 77, of Roscoe was called home Tuesday, February 15, 2022. Born March 8, 1944, in Rochelle, the son of Lawrence L. and Pearl A. (Tackitt) Hammack. Veteran of the U.S. Army. Married Lavonne M. Ferguson. Larry enjoyed trapshooting, boating, muscle cars, and gun restoration. Avid NASCAR fan and raced stock cars. Survivors include his wife, Lavonne; daughters,...
