Lois Roe
Feb 14, 2022
Lois G. Roe, 91, of Rockford passed away Monday, February 14, 2022. Born March 27, 1930, in Chicago, the daughter of Homer and Anne (Sipla) Barr. Married Donald L. Roe. Member of Christ United Methodist Church. She loved spending time with her family, grandchildren, and in nature. Survivors include her sons, Robert (Linda) Roe, and Douglas Roe; grandchildren, David (Jessica)...
Kevin Olson
Feb 11, 2022
Kevin A. Olson, 70, of Evansville, Wisconsin, passed away Friday, February 11, 2022. He was born February 23, 1951, in a small home in Iola, Wisconsin, to his wonderful mother, Eloise A. (Schneider) Olson and father, Donald M. Olson. He was the second-born to the couple, following his older brother, Loren Olson. He has four younger siblings: Sharon Olson, Rhonda...
Joyce Ridlbauer
Feb 11, 2022
Joyce Carol Ridlbauer, 92, of Rockton passed away Friday, February 11, 2022, in Highview in the Woodlands. Born July 9, 1929, in Peoria, the daughter of Henry Gustav and Caroline Matilda (Krause) Wenzel. Joyce attended the Methodist School of Nursing in Peoria, graduating as a registered nurse in 1951. She married Charles J. Ridlbauer on March 24, 1951, in Peoria. ...
Donald "Don" Bristol
Feb 11, 2022
Donald “Don” Lee Bristol, 67, of Machesney Park passed away peacefully Friday, February 11, 2022, in his home. Born July 4, 1954, in Kansas City, Missouri, the son of Glenn and Shirley (Rainford) Bristol. Don grew up in Fenton, Michigan. Married Terri “Angel” Broomfield on October 18, 2019, and loved her fiercely. Proud graduate of Michigan State University in 1976. ...
Steven Crain
Feb 9, 2022
Steven L. Crain, 69, of Loves Park passed away Wednesday, February 9, 2022, in his home. Born January 1, 1953, in Philadelphia, PA, the son of Donald L. and Beverly A. (Niffenegger) Crain. Steven was a dentist, owning and operating his own practice for many years. He enjoyed reading, golfing, watching movies, and watching sports, especially the Illini, Bears, Celtics,...
Delores "Dee" Scott
Feb 5, 2022
Delores “Dee” R. Scott, 92, of Rockford passed away Saturday, February 5, 2022, in Wesley Willows. Born February 16, 1929, in De Kalb, the daughter of Burton and Rachel (Davis) Miller. Married Wayne R. Scott on August 4, 1951, in Maple Park. Formerly owned and operated Scott Oil and Scott Enterprises. Former member of Forest Hills Country Club where she...
Russell "Russ" Whittington
Feb 4, 2022
Russell “Russ” Edward Whittington, 68, of Loves Park passed away Friday, February 4, 2022, in OSF Saint Anthony Medical Center. Born September 25, 1953, in Rockford, the son of Cornelius E. and Anna Mae (Green) Whittington. Veteran of the U.S. Air Force. Married Barbara L. Schrack on May 24, 1980, in Machesney Park. Retired from Rocknell Fastner after 18 years. ...
Donald "Moe" Moline, Sr.
Feb 4, 2022
Donald “Moe” E. Moline, Sr., 85, of Roscoe passed away Friday, February 4, 2022, in Generations at Neighbors, Byron. Born September 16, 1936, in Rockford, the son of Paul and Goldie E. (Wolfe) Moline. Veteran of the Vietnam conflict, serving in the U.S. Marine Corps as a jet mechanic. Moe played many sports for the Marine Corps. Married Joyce Kamrar...
Diana Fassl
Feb 2, 2022
Diana May (Burns) Fassl, 73, of Loves Park, IL, passed away Wednesday, February 2, 2022, in the hospital, from heart complications with her son, David Colombo, by her side. Born January 7, 1949, in Lafe, AR, the third daughter of four daughters and five brothers of Quentis and Ozella (Dixon) Burns. Graduated from West High School, Class of 1966. She...
Antoinette "Toni" Suddarth
Jan 24, 2022
Antoinette “Toni” Suddarth, 88, of Loves Park passed away Monday, January 24, 2022. Born November 30, 1933, in Rockford, the daughter of Valentino “Bob” and Frances (Chisesi) Segalla. Married the love of her life, Fred Lee Suddarth, Jr., on September 1, 1951, in Rockford. Member of St. Bridget Catholic Church. She loved spending time at her summer home in Lake...
Jeanne Ilseman
Jan 23, 2022
Jeanne F. Ilseman, 86, of Rockford passed away Sunday, January 23, 2022. Born April 7, 1935, in Rockford, the daughter of Enfred and Florence (Forstell) Grahn. Married Richard “Dick” L. Ilseman on April 2, 1956, in Rockford. Employed as a secretary for King School. Member of GPS Faith Community, Red Hat Society and Junior League. She loved golfing, Swedish cooking,...
Carl Jackson
Jan 18, 2022
Carl Douglas Jackson, 84, of Machesney Park passed away, Tuesday, January 18, 2022, in his home. Born February 5, 1937, in Beloit, Wisconsin, the son of Brice and Alice (Stibbe) Jackson. Veteran of the U.S. Army. Married Dolores Michalak on October 4, 1985. Employed by Jaydon Inc. for more than 30 years. Member of the Aurora Moose Club. Carl enjoyed...
Benjamin "Ben" Clow
Jan 16, 2022
Benjamin “Ben” R. Clow, 38, of Roscoe was called home Sunday, January 16, 2022. Born November 19, 1983, in Rockford, the son of Tim J. and Peggy I. (Nyberg) Clow. Married Melissa M. Jones on May 18, 2013. Worked at NyClo Screw Machine Products with family for 20 years. Member of Forest Hills Evangelical Free Church. Ben loved spending time...
Larry Davis
Jan 15, 2022
Larry Dale Davis, 79, of Rockford went home to be forever with the Lord Saturday, January 15, 2022, in his home. He often said, “1942, when Larry Davis sailed the ocean blue!” It was nearly 80 years ago… Larry was born on September 13, 1942, the son of Carl Kenerd and Lora (Schuyler) Davis, the fourth boy in the family,...
Joy Self
Jan 14, 2022
Joy Self, 95, of Machesney Park, passed away peacefully Friday, January 14, 2022. Born December 11, 1926, in Patoka, the daughter of John and Tressie (Forehand) Barnes. Married Floyd E. Self on June 8, 1947, in Patoka. Employed by Rockford Dry Goods and Jewel Foods. Lifetime member of Loves Park VFW Ladies Auxiliary. She enjoyed bowling, ceramics, and making crafts. ...
Charlene Jones
Jan 12, 2022
Charlene L. Jones, 90, of Brodhead, WI, went to be with her Lord and Savior, January 12, 2022, surrounded by her family. Born January 5, 1932, in Corning, Arkansas, the oldest daughter of Quentis and Ozella (Dixon) Burns. After they were old enough, Quentis took his two oldest daughters, Charlene and Georgia, to Rockford, Illinois. National Lock had advertised they...
Lindsay Hediger
Jan 10, 2022
Lindsay Kay Hediger, 31, of Rockford, Illinois, passed away Monday, January 10, 2022. Born June 27, 1990, in Freeport, Illinois, the daughter of Ronnie Hediger and Kay Oslin. Lindsay attended Harlem schools and achieved her GED. Her jobs were mainly focused on the foodservice industry and serving the public. Lindsay's life was defined by her love for her four children. ...
Lydia Hein
Jan 9, 2022
Lydia Hein, 98, of Murrieta, California, formerly of Loves Park, Illinois, passed away Sunday, January 9, 2022, in her home. Born March 11, 1923, in Krasnoritschka, Ukraine, the daughter of Johann and Emilie (Ott) Lumpe. Married Leo Hein on April 12, 1947, in Hammelburg, Germany. Was a member of the German Club (D.A.N.K.) with her husband, Leo. A longtime member,...
William "Bill" Gindhart, Jr.
Jan 9, 2022
William “Bill” Z. Gindhart, Jr., 74, of Roscoe passed away Sunday, January 9, 2022. Born January 13, 1947, in Swedesboro, NJ, the son of William Z. and Marie (Miller) Gindhart, Sr. Bill loved his country and was a veteran of the U.S. Air Force. Married Sandra L. Falconero on August 9, 1969, in Wauwatosa, Wisconsin. Employed as a salesman for...
Katherine Milburn
Jan 9, 2022
Katherine Irene (Billman) Milburn, 86, of Machesney Park passed away peacefully Sunday, January 9, 2022, in her home. She was one of 12 children born to Frank and Flossie May (Huddleston) Billman on August 29, 1935, in Caledonia. Married Howard Milburn on November 13, 1952, in Rockford. Employed by Prange Way for 3 years. She loved just being a mom...
