Pete Encheff
Jun 24, 2025
Pete Encheff, 77, of Loves Park, IL, passed away on Tuesday, June 24, 2025, while feeling so much love from his family and friends. Pete was born August 12, 1947, in Phil Campbell, AL, to Mike P. and Macel A. (Stephens) Encheff. He had a sister, Patsy, who passed away as a small child. He also had twin siblings, a...
Vera Kluver
Jun 17, 2025
Vera I. (Clinkenbeard) Kluver, 87, of Machesney Park, IL, passed away on Tuesday, June 17, 2025, at Manor Court of Freeport, IL. Born on November 8, 1937, in Albia, IA, the daughter of Chester “Chet” and Dorothy (Cavanaugh) Clinkenbeard. Vera attended Rockford West High School and went on to Beauty School of Cosmetology. She later worked at Edie Adams Cut...
Lavonne Hammack
Jun 16, 2025
Lavonne M. Hammack, 82, of Rockford, IL, passed away on Monday, June 16, 2025, at Amberwood Care Centre. Born October 15, 1942, the daughter of Leonard M. and Merla A. (Wright) Ferguson. She married Larry J. Hammack. Employed by Swedish American Hospital for several years. She loved spending time with family and friends. Lavonne enjoyed boating and music. Survivors include...
Sandra Barnes
Jun 14, 2025
Sandra “Sandy” L. (Rasmussen) Barnes, 69, of Loves Park, IL, passed away on Saturday, June 14, 2025, after a short illness. Born August 17, 1955, in Richland Center, IL, the daughter of Robert “Bob” and Lenore (Elder) Rasmussen. She married Billy Barnes. Employed by Alert Tubing for 47 years. Survivors include her son, Brandon Barnes; mother, Lenore Heyer; sister, Kathy...
Ralph Mausehund
Jun 14, 2025
Ralph “Chuck” Charles Mausehund, 65, of Loves Park, IL, went to be with his heavenly Mother and Father peacefully on Saturday, June 14, 2025, at William S. Middleton VA Hospital, Madison, WI. He was surrounded by his wife, Ruth; his only son, Chad; and his three daughters, Jenifer, Katie, and Reba; his grandchildren; and mother-in-law. Ralph saw all his children's...
Ronald Riddle
Jun 9, 2025
Ronald “Ron” Eugene Riddle, age 65, passed away peacefully on June 9, 2025, at home, surrounded by the love and presence of his family, after a brave and unwavering journey with cholangiocarcinoma. Born October 29, 1959, in Madison, Wisconsin, Ron was the kind of man who made everyone feel like family. A loving husband, proud father, treasured friend, and the...
Kosta Nika
Jun 3, 2025
Kosta Nika departed this Earthly life on June 3, 2025, surrounded by his family. A devoted husband, father, family man, friend and physician. He lived a life defined by a strive for excellence and dedication, setting a high standard for everyone else to follow. Born on June 29, 1937, Kosta was the youngest of three siblings. When Kosta was about...
Donald Eisler
May 28, 2025
Donald E. Eisler, 83, of Rockton, IL, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, May 28, 2025, in his home surrounded by family and friends. Born December 10, 1941, in Belvidere, IL, the son of Darwin D. and Avis (Terry) Eisler. Attended Belvidere Schools. Veteran of the U.S. Army. Former owner of the Waterbed Store and most recently owned and operated Wood...
Susan Knecht
May 28, 2025
Susan “Sue” Kay Knecht, 70, of Machesney Park, IL, was called home on Wednesday, May 28, 2025, at Ascension Saint Anne Place, Rockford, IL, surrounded by her loving family. Born May 9, 1955, in Huntington, IN, the daughter of Robert and Wilma (Gibson) Knecht. Graduated from West High School, Class of 1973. Formerly employed as a CNA at River Bluff...
Joan Hutson
May 28, 2025
Joan “Joni” Theresa Borgen-Hutson, 85, of Rockford, IL, passed away on Wednesday, May 28, 2025, at Oregon Living and Rehabilitation Center. Born January 7, 1940, in Rockford, the daughter of Arthur R. and Theresa A. (Fochs) Hauser. She married Robert Borgen on June 14, 1958, in Rockford. She then married William R. Hutson on April 19, 1969, in Rockford. Formerly...
Dr. Richard “Rich” Allan Londo
May 27, 2025
Dr. Richard “Rich” Allan Londo, age 79, of Loves Park, IL, formerly of Morrison, IL, took the hand of his Savior and slipped peacefully into his Eternal home on Tuesday, May 27, 2025. He was born May 1, 1946, in Morrison, IL to loving parents, Hubert and Gertrude (Medema) Londo. Rich grew up on the farm where he learned early...
Vincent Ingrassia
May 25, 2025
Vincent J. “Vince” Ingrassia, 88, of Loves Park, IL, passed away on Sunday, May 25, 2025, in his home, surrounded by his family. He was born on May 5, 1937, in Rockford, IL, to Vincent Lucian and Mary (Oddo) Ingrassia. Vincent graduated from West High School. He joined his dad working at Illinois Wholesale Liquors which was owned by the...
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. ...
