Ronald "Ron" Troller
Sep 22, 2021
Ronald “Ron” David Troller, 69, of Manitowish Waters, WI, formerly of Caledonia, IL, passed away September 22, 2021, at Howard Young Medical Center in Minocqua, WI, after a sudden illness. Ron was born August 27, 1952, in Rockford, IL, the son of Donald A. and Beverle J. (Raymond) Troller. He graduated from Harlem High School. Employed as a Kitchen and...
Natalie Share
Sep 20, 2021
Natalie Share, 91, of Rockford, IL, passed away Monday, September 20, 2021, at Wesley Willows. Born April 5, 1930, in Philadelphia, PA, the daughter of Samuel and Eve (Feldstein) Patlove. Graduated from Germantown High School and received a diploma in painting, illustration, and jewelry making in 1951 from the Philadelphia Museum School of Art. Married Harvey Aaron Share on June...
Deborah "Debbie" Lawrence
Sep 18, 2021
Deborah “Debbie” Ann Lawrence, 68, of Rockford passed away Saturday, September 18, 2021. Born February 2, 1953, in Detroit, MI, the daughter of Robert A. and Mona (Hornbeck) Lawrence. Member of Forest City Church, formerly Heartland Church. She was a devoted caretaker for her mother for several years. Debbie loved music, walks, reading and yoga. Survivors include her son, Bill...
Clara Dunning
Sep 16, 2021
Clara D. Dunning, 92, of Kirkland, WA, formerly of Rockford, IL, was called to her eternal reward Thursday, September 16, 2021. Born July 4, 1929, in Harrison, AR, the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Charles Weaver. She was a long-time employee of Bergstrom Manufacturing. Married Carl S. Dunning on August 4, 1946, in Beloit, WI. Former founding member of Concordia...
David Personette
Sep 16, 2021
David G. Personette, 70, of Machesney Park passed away September 16, 2021, in SwedishAmerican Hospital. Born February 24, 1951, in Rockford, the son of Clyde W. and Helen I. (Miller) Personette. Previously employed by Barber-Colman and Atwood Industries. Retired from Hamilton-Sundstrand in 2005. David enjoyed fishing and grilling out with his family but enjoyed spending time with his grandchildren and...
Emily Cook
Sep 15, 2021
Emily J. Cook, 83, of Machesney Park passed away Wednesday, September 15, 2021, in SwedishAmerican Hospital. Born January 9, 1938, in Success, AR, the daughter of William Clarence and Martha Blanche (Yarbrough) Propst. Married Lester D. Cook on July 9, 1955, in Arkansas. Retired from the J.L. Clark payroll department in 1998. Member of First Baptist Church of Machesney Park...
Glenn Kibby, Jr.
Sep 13, 2021
Glenn C. Kibby, Jr., 71, of Rockford passed away Monday, September 13, 2021, in his home. Born December 11, 1949, in Chicago, the son of Glenn C. and Violet A. (Spratt) Kibby, Sr. In 1950, the family moved to Belvidere. Glenn survived the 1967 Belvidere tornado that hit the Belvidere High School. He was a veteran of the Vietnam conflict,...
Jeffery Alleman
Sep 11, 2021
Jeffery Paul Alleman, 58, of Rockford passed away peacefully Saturday, September 11, 2021, after a short illness, surrounded by people who loved and cherished him. Jeff was born June 5, 1963, in Goldsboro, North Carolina, the son of Paul and Sally (Edwards) Alleman. Jeff grew up in a military family and followed his dad’s footsteps. He was a veteran, serving...
Joseph "Joe" Morris
Sep 10, 2021
Joseph “Joe” L. Morris, 83, of Machesney Park passed away Friday, September 10, 2021, in his home. Born September 13, 1937, in Rockford, the son of Joseph E. and Rosella C. (Knapp) Morris. Attended St. Thomas High School and graduated from Harlem High School. Married Louise Berneal Botsford on March 3, 1962, in Loves Park. Previously employed by Barnes Drill...
Mary Sager
Sep 10, 2021
Mary N. Sager, 94, of Rockford, passed away peacefully Friday, September 10, 2021. Born December 7, 1926, in Centralia, the daughter of Arthur and Anna Lois (Knauss) Tottingham. Graduated from Pecatonica High School. Married John A. Sager on September 30, 1972, in Loves Park. Employed by J.C. Penney for many years. Member of Grace Lutheran Church. She loved crocheting, making...
Ricky Schindler
Sep 7, 2021
Ricky William Schindler, 68, of Rockford passed away Tuesday, September 7, 2021, in OSF Saint Anthony Medical Center. He was born October 22, 1952, in Norway, MI, the son of Adolf and Ruth (Gramm) Schindler. Ricky attended schools in Kingford, MI, and Michigan Tech. He was a member of Delta Sigma PHI. Ricky married Frances Rodeghiero on July 2, 1983,...
John Taylor
Sep 7, 2021
John T. Taylor, Jr., 86, of Machesney Park, was called home on Tuesday, September 7, 2021, surrounded by his family, in his residence. Born January 14, 1935, in Springfield, Tennessee, the son of John and Martha (Austin) Taylor. Employed by Barber-Colman for over 35 years. John loved fishing, hunting and trips to Canada. He also enjoyed his coffee group at...
Stanley Wentland
Sep 4, 2021
Stanley F. Wentland, 89, of Machesney Park passed away peacefully Saturday, September 4, 2021. Born October 27, 1931, in Rockford, the son of Stanley and Josephine (Westphal) Wentland. Veteran of the U.S. Army and Marines. Married to Dorothy Kisting for 63 years until her passing in 2017. Employed by REPCO for over 30 years, retiring in 1991. Stan was a...
Charley Whitmire
Sep 4, 2021
On Saturday, September 4 th , 2021, after several months of declining health, Charley Whitmire, 88, loving husband, father, and grandfather left this earthly life for his heavenly home surrounded by his family. Charley was born on December 4 th , 1932 to Jasper and Lunia (Mosier) Whitmire in Strawberry, Arkansas. He moved to Rockford in 1949. He was an...
Timothy Olson
Sep 1, 2021
Timothy Robert Olson, 51, of Machesney Park passed away Wednesday, September 1, 2021, in his home. Born Saturday, January 10, 1970, in Rockford, the son of Andrew Olson and Charlotte Hauch. Employed by Gresty Auto Sales, both as a mechanic and salesman. Timothy enjoyed playing guitar and drums. He also loved to fish, work on his cars, and spend time...
Robert "Bob" Smeltzer
Aug 31, 2021
Robert “Bob” Lee Smeltzer, 80, of Loves Park, Illinois, passed away Tuesday, August 31, 2021, in Javon Bea Hospital, Rockford, Illinois. Born September 5, 1940, in Rockford, the son of Robert Earl and Mary Alice (Zimmerman) Smeltzer. Married Sonia Irene Michelsen on October 19, 1963, in St. Bridget Catholic Church, Loves Park, Illinois. Employed by Rockford Silk Screen before opening...
Kevin Harms
Aug 31, 2021
Kevin R. Harms, 35, of Milwaukee, Wisconsin, passed away Tuesday, August 31, 2021, in his home. Born November 14, 1985, in Rockford, Illinois, the son of Richard D. and Kathleen Ann (Leber) Harms. Graduated from Rockford Christian High School. Employed as a chef at several restaurants in Rockford and Wisconsin. He enjoyed biking, the outdoors, golfing, and photography. Avid Chicago...
Virginia "Ginny" Schaff
Aug 31, 2021
Virginia “Ginny” Ann Schaff, 91, of Rockford passed away peacefully Tuesday, August 31, 2021, in her home, surrounded by family. Born December 14, 1929, in Rockford, the daughter of Ralph E. and Mary Marguerite (Hutchins) Beckington. Married Richard W. Schaff. Member of Court Street Methodist Church and Quilters Group. Virginia loved her family, farmette, and Fox News. She enjoyed gardening,...
Todd Dermer
Aug 28, 2021
Todd A. Dermer, 54, of Rockford passed away Saturday, August 28, 2021, in OSF St. Anthony Medical Center. Born April 4, 1967, in Rockford, the son of Michael and Gloria (Lester) Dermer. Member of Temple Beth-El. Todd owned and operated Classic Pizza for many years with his family. He enjoyed golfing and traveling, especially to Las Vegas and Disney World. ...
Valorie Mccreath
Aug 26, 2021
Valorie “Val” L. McCreath, 71, of Rockton, passed away Thursday, August 26, 2021. Born September 30, 1949, in Rockford, the daughter of Allen E. and Ruby L. (Willis) Barnes. Graduated from West High School, Class of 1968. Val loved making crafts and quilting. Survivors include one brother, Brian (Liz) Barnes; cousin, Cindy (Butch) DeHaven; and special friends, Diane and Penny. ...
