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,...
Suzanne Miller
Mar 2, 2025
Suzanne “Suzi” J. Miller, 81, of Machesney Park, IL, passed away on Sunday, March 2, 2025, in her home. Born December 13, 1943, in Rockford, IL, the daughter of Doyle R. and Shirley (Clausen) Carter. Attended Harlem High School. She married Charles Miller on April 1, 1990, in Machesney Park. Suzi loved knitting, puzzles, sewing, cooking, cats, traveling, taking rides...
Phyllis Kinson
Feb 27, 2025
Phyllis J. Kinson, 86, of Rockford, IL, entered heaven on Thursday, February 27, 2025, after a brief illness. Born February 9, 1939, in Morehouse, MO, the daughter of Carlos E. and Elsie V. (Sheeter) Love. She married Kenneth F. Kinson, on July 11, 1979, in Rockford. She loved gardening and traveling. Avid Chicago Bulls Fan. Survivors include her sister, Carla...
Janet Stierwalt
Feb 24, 2025
Janet Marie Stierwalt, 82, of Loves Park, IL, passed away on Monday, February 24, 2025, in her home. She was born on November 5, 1942, in East Moline, IL, the daughter of Thomas F. and Jeanette A. (Wyffels) Rhodes. Janet was employed by Qualex before retiring. She treasured every moment spent with family, whether it was a quiet evening at...
June Deets
Feb 23, 2025
June M. Deets, 92, of Machesney Park, IL, was called home Sunday, February 23, 2025. Born June 12, 1932, in Rockford, IL, the daughter of Edward and Lucille (Simons) Struven. She married George Welch; he predeceased her. She then married Ronald “Ron” Deets on May 6, 2000, in Rockford. Charter member of Windsor Baptist Church. Member of the Red Hat...
Theresa Mcgraw
Feb 21, 2025
Theresa “Teri” A. McGraw, 65, of Rockford, IL, passed away on Friday, February 21, 2025. Born June 14, 1959, in Rockford, the daughter of Robert and Nancy (Jones) McGraw. Attended Page Park School. Teri loved bowling, listening to her music, animals and babies. She enjoyed participating in the Special Olympics. She never met anyone that wasn't a friend. Survivors include...
Donald Rogers
Feb 20, 2025
Donald “Don” E. Rogers, 79, of Roscoe, IL, passed away on Thursday, February 20, 2025. Don was born on January 16, 1946, in Rockford, IL, to Clifford and Maude (Brown) Rogers. He graduated from Harlem High School, Class of 1963. He married his high school sweetheart Kay Raleigh in Loves Park, IL, on September 12, 1964, and had 60 loving...
Randall Scott
Feb 19, 2025
Randall David Scott, age 73, of Chetek, Wisconsin, passed away Wednesday, February 19, 2025. Born on August 23, 1951, in Rockford, Illinois, to Robert and Sophie Scott. He is survived by two sisters, Rita Butterfield and Roberta Corin; his brother, Rex Scott; and his son, Caden Scott. He was preceded in death by his parents, Robert and Sophie Scott; and...
William Chambers
Feb 13, 2025
William Chambers of Loves Park, IL, passed away on Thursday morning February 13, 2025, at the age of 87, in his home. Bill was born on September 26, 1937, in Bakersfield, CA. He was the son of William Baron and Evelyn (Harris) Chambers. After his mother's untimely passing Bill's father, William Baron Chambers, and stepmother, Hazel L. Chambers, welcomed Bill’s...
Martin Prickett
Feb 11, 2025
Martin “Marty” W. Prickett, 68, of South Beloit, IL, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, February 11, 2025, in his home, with his devoted family by his side. Marty was born on May 7, 1956, in DeKalb, IL. He was a skilled tool maker who worked for several companies in the Rockford area, including Slidematic, American Pfauter, and Rockford Automation, among...
Patricia Fadness
Feb 11, 2025
Patricia “Pat” L. Fadness, 72, of Machesney Park, IL, passed away on Tuesday, February 11, 2025. Born April 3, 1952, in Rockford, IL, the daughter of Herbert and Phyllis (Trainor) Schrader. Graduated from Harlem High School, Class of 1970. She married Preston Fadness on May 11, 1974, in Rockford. Member of Grace Lutheran Church. She loved spending time with family,...
Fred E. Penna
Feb 11, 2025
Fred E. Penna, 88, of South Beloit, IL, passed away on Tuesday, February 11, 2025, in his home after battling cancer for more than a year. Born June 10, 1936, in Chicago, IL, the son of Michael and Margaret (McRae) Penna. Fred received his bachelor’s degree from Elmhurst College. Employed as a chemist by Hach Chemical for more than 20...
Estle Oskins
Feb 9, 2025
Estle F. Oskins, 91, of Rockford, IL, passed into eternity on Sunday, February 9, 2025. Born May 23, 1933, in Decatur, IL, the son of Estle and Lois (Boroughf) Oskins. Veteran of the U.S. Marines. He married Marilyn Anthony on August 17, 1957, in Columbus, OH. Owned and operated Oskins Electric during his lifetime. Member of Faith Center. Estle was...
