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....
Arlene Hill
Mar 28, 2025
Arlene V. Hill, 71, of Loves Park, Illinois, passed away at her home on Friday, March 28, 2025. She was born on September 30, 1953, in Princeton, West Virginia, the daughter of Ralph J. and Rosa (Thompson) Belcher. She moved to the Rockford, Illinois, area in 1955 and spent most of her life in Loves Park, where she graduated from...
Connie Kim
Mar 17, 2025
Connie R. Kim, 67, of Rockford, IL, was called home to the Lord on Monday, March 17, 2025, in her home. Born November 14, 1957, in Decatur, IL, the daughter of Ancel Joseph and Shirley Mae (Rybolt) Holley, Jr. She graduated from West High School. She married Jong Kim on October 13, 2024, in Rockford. Connie was a devoted member...
Patricia Rogers
Mar 15, 2025
Patricia “Pat” Ann Rogers, 89, of Loves Park, IL, was called home Saturday, March 15, 2025. Born July 22, 1935, in Watertown, WI, the daughter of Joseph and Dorothy (Brooks) Solon. Graduated from Muldoon High School, Class of 1953. She married Ray C. Rogers, Sr., on September 14, 1955, in Rockford, IL. Owned and operated Rogers Drywall with her husband...
Betty Martenson
Mar 14, 2025
Betty Mae Martenson, 80, of Machesney Park, IL, passed away on Friday, March 14, 2025. Born February 14, 1945, in Rockford, IL, the daughter of Willard and Pauline (Rosa) Erickson. Betty graduated from East High School. She worked for many years at National Lock, later retiring from Gaffney Bolt Company. Through the years, Betty played softball and bowled in many...
Michael Erickson
Mar 13, 2025
Michael Lee Erickson, 68, of Rockford, IL, graduated to heaven on Thursday, March 13, 2025. Born November 4, 1956, in Rockford, the son of Donald Richard and Susan Mae (Swenson) Erickson. He married Denise R. Wittner on May 14, 1977, in Rockford. Employed by Rock Valley College for 30 years, retiring in 2011. Member of Life Church in Roscoe, IL,...
Daphne Fabrick
Mar 12, 2025
Daphne Ann Fabrick, 77, of Machesney Park, IL, passed away on Wednesday, March 12, 2025, at OSF St. Anthony Medical Center. Born September 20, 1947, in Seattle, WA, the daughter of Raymond P. and Imogene (Fleenor) McKinney, Jr. She married Thomas L. Fabrick on August 8, 1970, in Loves Park, IL. Formerly employed by Rockford Saw Inc. and later employed...
James Stobart
Mar 11, 2025
James “Jim” P. Stobart, 82, of Machesney Park, IL, was welcomed into his eternal home on Tuesday, March 11, 2025. Born March 22, 1942, in Rockford, IL, the son of William L. and Josephine (Carey) Stobart. He graduated from East High School, Class of 1960. Veteran of the U.S. Army. He married Gail Ann Duckert on May 20, 1967, in...
Arlene Parks
Mar 5, 2025
Arlene M. Parks, 94, of Rockford, IL, passed away on Wednesday, March 5, 2025. She was born on June 11, 1930, in Rockford, the daughter of Edward and Anna (Girshick) Baldinger. Arlene married Robert “Bob” D. Parks on January 30, 1949, in Rockford. She graduated from West High School and was a member of Grace Lutheran Church. Arlene enjoyed traveling,...
