Arlene Aase
May 22, 2025
Arlene M. Aase, 95, of Machesney Park, IL, passed away on Thursday, May 22, 2025, in her home. Born July 28, 1929, in Rockford, IL, the daughter of Albin T. and Gunhild L. (Johnson) Bergstrom. She married Tilford H. “Red” Aase on July 31, 1948, in Rockford, IL. Owner and operator of “Plush and Pretty”. Arlene enjoyed spending time with...
Marie Lane
May 20, 2025
Marie D. Lane, 61, of Pecatonica, IL, passed away on Tuesday May 20, 2025, at OSF St. Anthony Medical Center. Born October 13, 1963, in Rockford, IL, the daughter of Walter B. and Nelda (Martin) Daer. She married Marvin Lane Jr., on August 21, 1982, in Loves Park, IL. Employed by Concentric, Rockford and formerly by the Pecatonica School District. ...
Priscilla Burdick
May 19, 2025
Priscilla “Sally” Marlene Burdick, 96, of Rockford, IL, left this earthly life on Monday, May 19, 2025. She was born on December 30, 1928, in Cazenovia, WI, the daughter of Edward and Elsie (Braun) Hanko. She married Clarence Laverne Burdick on January 3, 1949, in Richland Center, WI. Member of St. Rita Catholic Church for more than 50 years. Also...
Simon Kluver
May 19, 2025
Simon “Sam” H. Kluver, 91, of Machesney Park, IL, passed away on Monday, May 19, 2025, at Manor Court of Freeport, IL. Born on April 29, 1934, in Alexandria, MN, the son of Henry and Talena (DeGrote) Kluver. He was one of 15 children. He enlisted in the Marines and served from 1953 through 1955 with an honorable discharge. On...
Robert Young
May 17, 2025
Robert “Bob” J. Young Robert J. Young, 99, of Rockford, IL, was called home on Saturday, May 17, 2025, at Wesley Willows. Born March 16, 1926, in Wausau, WI, the son of Walter and Meta Young. Veteran of World War II, serving in the U.S. Navy. He married Joreen M. Rock on January 3, 1948, in Wausau. Employed by the...
Jeff "Moose" Rohl
May 15, 2025
Jeff “Moose” Rohl, 68, of Rockford, Illinois, was called home on May 15, 2025, with his wife by his side. Born on August 9, 1956, in Morrison, Illinois, to Irvin H. and Marlene F. (Lindsay) Rohl. Jeff graduated from Harlem High School, Class of 1974, and earned his Bachelor of Science in Elementary Education from Tennessee Temple University in 1979. ...
Marvin Willard
May 8, 2025
Marvin D. Willard, 74, of Loves Park, IL, passed away on Thursday, May 8, 2025, in his home surrounded by family. Born January 15, 1951, in Rural Retreat, VA, the son of James “Jim” Albert and Ozella (Shupe) Willard. He married Mary Sue “Suzy” Cadwell on June 13, 1982, in Rockford. Employed by USPS for 22 years, retiring in 2014. ...
Ronald Bevan
May 8, 2025
Ronald L. Bevan, 82, of Rockford, IL, passed away peacefully on Thursday, May 8, 2025, in his home surrounded by the love of his family. He was a devoted husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather, and brother. Born November 9, 1942, in Rockford, IL, the son of John Russell and Edith Aileen (Bailey) Bevan. Graduated from Harlem High School, Class of 1960. ...
Janet Moore
May 6, 2025
Janet D. (Casaleggi) Dobson-Moore, 82, of Poplar Grove, IL, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, May 6, 2025, at Javon Bea Hospital with her loving husband by her side. Born on December 23, 1942, in Chicago, IL, she was the daughter of John Joseph and Genevieve Marie (Dinelli) Casaleggi. Janet married the love of her life, Patrick M. Moore, on April...
Mary Lena Bright (Nice)
May 4, 2025
Mary Lena Bright, 95, of Winnebago, IL, was called home on Sunday, May 4, 2025. Born April 7, 1930, in Christopher, IL, the daughter of Robert and Regina (Zimmers) Nice. She married George Bright on August 16, 1947, in Christopher. Employed by Amerock for 25 years, retiring in 1990. Member of St. Bridget Catholic Church. Mary resided at Park Towers...
Brenda Mcmunn
Apr 24, 2025
Brenda K. McMunn, 58, of Machesney Park, IL, passed away peacefully on Thursday, April 24, 2025. Born March 30, 1967, in Rockford, IL, the daughter of Keith and Margaret (Griffen) Townsend. Graduated from Harlem High School, Class of 1987. Married David McMunn on July 23, 1994, in Machesney Park. Member of Church of Christ. Avid Green Bay Packer fan. Brenda...
Michele Penington
Apr 24, 2025
Michele "Micki" L. Penington, 81, of Roscoe, IL, passed away on Thursday, April 24, 2025. Born March 4, 1944, in Sycamore, IL, the daughter of Donald Masterson and Marcella (Feil) Masterson. Married Freddie “Fred” Penington on May 15, 2004, in Las Vegas, NV. She retired in 2003 after more than 30 years of service with Rockford Powertrain. Micki cherished her...
Janet Simpson
Apr 22, 2025
Janet Lucille Simpson, 97, of Machesney Park, IL, passed away on April 22, 2025. She was born on May 14, 1927, in DeKalb, IL, to Andrew and Ruth Pearson. Janet spent her early years in Sycamore before she moved to DeKalb, where she graduated from DeKalb Township High School in 1945. On July 14, 1945, in Kansas City, KS, Janet...
Donald Wilder
Apr 15, 2025
Donald J. Wilder, 76, of Loves Park, IL, passed away on Tuesday, April 15, 2025. Born November 24, 1948, in Rockford, IL, the son of Stokley C. and Dorothy A. (Sengpill) Wilder. He married Patrizia M. Christensen on April 11, 1970, in Rockford. Employed in law enforcement for more than 30 years and retired as Roscoe Police Chief. He enjoyed...
Cecelia Buckner
Apr 11, 2025
Cecelia “Cec” Lynn Buckner, 76, of Rockton, IL, passed away on Friday April 11, 2025, in her home. Born July 29,1948, in Clinton IL, the daughter of Cecil and Helen (Berry) Clifton. She married Mark A. Buckner on September 4, 1983, in Rockford, IL. Cec and her husband owned and operated Rockford Heating and Air Conditioning for 33 years. Cec...
Darrell Cook
Apr 9, 2025
Darrell J. Cook, 70, of Loves Park, IL, passed away on Wednesday, April 9, 2025. Born January 31, 1955, in Rockford, IL, the son of William J. and Dorothy J. (Hettesheimer) Cook. He married Shelly J. Belcher on July 10, 1976, in Loves Park. Employed by Rockford Products. Darrell helped in the pits at the Rockford Speedway. He was the...
Delayne Marsh
Apr 6, 2025
Delayne, known to many by her nickname, “Tim”, was born on October 24, 1936, in Big Rapids, Michigan, to Lyle and Genieve (Strang) Montague. She graduated from West High School in 1954. On April 14, 1956, in Rockford, IL, she married the love of her life, Jack Marsh. A devoted follower of Jesus Christ, Delayne “Tim” lived a life full...
Edward Daehne
Apr 4, 2025
In Loving Memory - Edward James Daehne With heavy hearts, we announce the passing of our beloved Eddie, 78, of Rockford, IL. A steady and faithful man who left us peacefully on Friday, April 4, 2025, at 11:11 p.m. A true original, he was the soul of every celebration - always ready with a joke he read in Reader's Digest,...
Margaret Bry
Apr 1, 2025
Margaret S. Bry, 81, of South Beloit, IL, passed away on Tuesday, April 1, 2025, in her home. Born December 20, 1943, in Oregon, IL, the daughter of Waynard and Vivian (Untz) Dusing. She married Eric E. Bry, Sr., on October 6, 1962, in Loves Park, IL. She loved spending time with her grandchildren and great-grandchildren. Margaret enjoyed reading, gardening,...
Ronald Dahl
Mar 29, 2025
Ronald E. Dahl, 91, of Rockford, IL, passed away on Saturday, March 29, 2025, at Swedish American Health. Born August 1, 1933, in Trempealeau, WI, the son of Erwin and Myrtle (Moe) Dahl. Ronald grew up on a dairy farm in Wisconsin. He moved to the Rockford area over 65 years ago to start a family. He married Beatrice E....
