Barbara Holder
Jan 31, 2020
Barbara A. Holder, 52, of Stillman Valley, passed away peacefully surrounded by her family on Friday, January 31, 2020. Born December 12, 1967, in Rockford, the daughter of Gordie and Sandra (Huyck) Crabb. Married Marty Holder. Owner/President by JobSmart for 26 years. Barb loved arts, crafts, cooking and baking. Survivors include her daughter, Laura; son, Joshua; brother, David Crabb; sister,...
Owen "Dave" Graham
Jan 27, 2020
Owen “Dave” Graham, 73, of Belvidere passed Monday, January 27, 2020. Born August 4, 1946, in Chicago, the son of Owen James and Margaret (Six) Graham. Dave received his BS and MS in education from Northern Illinois University. Married Valerie L. Anderson on June 14, 1975, in Loves Park. Dave was a librarian at Boylan High School for one year....
Wendell “Wendy” Richmond
Jan 27, 2020
Wendell “Wendy” E. Richmond, 92, of Loves Park passed on to eternal life with God, who continues to love him, on Monday, January 27, 2020, in Rockford Memorial Hospital. Born August 11, 1927, in Burlington, Wisconsin, the son of Earl and Meta (Recknagel) Richmond. Graduate of Burlington High School, Class of 1945. Wendy enlisted in the U.S. Navy, serving during...
Scott Grabow
Jan 22, 2020
Scott A. Grabow, 55, of Roscoe passed away Wednesday, January 22, 2020, after a long battle with cancer. He passed away in his home surrounded by his family. Born May 7, 1964, in Rockford, the son of Ardell E. and Ruth A. (Pierce) Grabow. Graduated from Harlem High School, Class of 1982. Married Lisa A. Palmer on May 9, 1992,...
Linda Whittington
Jan 19, 2020
Linda Diane Whittington, 65, of Cherry Valley passed away Sunday, January 19, 2020, in her home. Born December 26, 1954, in Rockford, the daughter of Cornelius and Anna Mae (Green) Whittington. Graduated from East High School, Class of 1973. Employed by OSF St. Anthony in the dietary department for 31 years. Linda was a talented cook and gardener. She loved...
Mary Humpal
Jan 18, 2020
Mary Alice Humpal, 100, of Loves Park passed on to eternal life with our Blessed Lord on Saturday, January 18, 2020, surrounded by members of her family. Born May 12, 1919, in Rockford, Illinois, the oldest child of Michael and Alice (McCarren) Govern. Mary Alice attended St. James Grade School and graduated from Bishop Muldoon High School. Like her mother,...
Edward "Ed" Wood
Jan 15, 2020
Edward “Ed” Frank Wood, 81, of Roscoe departed this life to be with his Lord Jesus Christ on Wednesday, January 15, 2020, in Javon Bea Hospital. Ed was born March 7, 1938, at Saint Anthony Hospital in Rockford the son of Frank V. and Arla Marie (Brinegar) Wood. Graduated from East High School, Rockford. He married Barbara Bakkum on October...
Elizabeth "Betty" Welsh
Jan 15, 2020
Elizabeth “Betty” E. Welsh, 92, of Loves Park, formerly of Byron, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, January 15, 2020, in Alpine Fireside Health Center, Rockford. Born July 31, 1927, in Rockford, the daughter of Thomas C. and Edna R. (Allen) Young. Attended Byron High School before attending Northern Illinois University, graduating with a B.S. degree in Education of Home Economics....
Frances Torres
Jan 12, 2020
Frances R. Torres, 98, of Machesney Park passed away Sunday, January 12, 2020, in her residence. Born March 9, 1921, in Neva, Kansas, the daughter of Sylvestre and Damacia (Ruvalcaba) Lopez. Married Fulgencio Torres on August 31, 1946, in Emporia, Kansas. Employed by Rockford Store, formerly Rockford Dry. Member of St. Bridget Catholic Church for 62 years, where she served...
Frances Ruf
Jan 11, 2020
Frances E. Ruf, 74, of Machesney Park, passed away peacefully from Parkinson’s disease Saturday, January 11, 2020. Born August 18, 1945, in Rockford, the daughter of Charles and Evelyn (Mills) Stotler. Graduated from West High School, Class of 1963. Married Robert Ruf. Employed by Barber Colman. Member of Loves Park VFW Auxiliary. She enjoyed many years in Mauston, WI, before...
Michael Riddle
Jan 10, 2020
Michael C. Riddle, 35, of Machesney Park, went to be with the Lord, Friday, January 10, 2020. Born January 4, 1985, in Rockford, the son of Michael S. and Deborah (Gurley) Riddle. Employed by Swebco Mfg., for many years. Avid sports enthusiast with his favorite team being the Dallas Cowboys. Survivors include father, Michael Riddle; mother, Deborah (Jeff) Klein; the...
Beverly Kortner
Jan 9, 2020
Beverly Ann Kortner, 80, of Loves Park passed away on Thursday, January 9, 2020, in Swedish American Hospital. Born December 28, 1939, in Marshfield, WI, the daughter of Ernest and Medeline (Peterson) Bryant. Employed by Atwood Products. Beverly enjoyed spending time with her family, especially her grandchildren. Survivors include her children, Christine (Rick) Wheeler, Pamela (John) Wreith, Patricia Goodwin, Cathy...
Bruce Martin, Sr.
Jan 8, 2020
Bruce Elliott Martin, Sr. 70, of Rockford passed away Wednesday, January 8, 2020, in his home. Born April 20, 1949, in Monroe, WI, the son Elmer and Arline (Grady) Martin. Married Arlien Bondoy on October 22, 2003. Employed by Warner Lambert. Bruce loved electronics, ham radio, and playing the lotto. Survivors include his wife, Arlien; the mother of his boys,...
Francisco Fernandez
Jan 7, 2020
Francisco Fernandez, 56, of Rockford passed away Tuesday, January 7, 2020, in his home. Born Tuesday, December 17, 1963, in Cadiz-Jerrez de la Frontera, Spain, the son of Ricardo and Betty Jo (Carter) Fernandez. Francisco was a gifted linguist and enjoyed studying languages and philosophy. He also loved reading, especially romance novels. Francisco was devoted to his parents but would...
Matthew Lipnitzky
Jan 1, 2020
Matthew “Dr. Mach” Lipnitzky, 40, of Loves Park, entered into eternal rest Wednesday, January 1, 2020. Born October 30, 1979, in Chicago, son of Alan and Cecelia (Lozano) Lipnitzky. Attended St. Bridget Catholic Church. Matthew loved fishing, frisbee golf, camping and cooking. Survivors include daughter, Madalynn Lipnitzky; his parents; sister, April Lipnitzky; brothers, Jason (Erin Willis) Lipnitzky and Benjamin (Ashley)...
Matthew Arduino
Dec 28, 2019
Matthew “Lil Fam” Ryan Arduino, 34, of Machesney Park passed away Saturday, December 28, 2019, in Javon Bea Hospital. Born August 11, 1985, in Rockford, the son of Paul and Kristi A. (Peebles) Arduino. Graduated from Harlem High School. Employed by Estwing Hammers. Matthew loved sports, golfing, fishing and was a Bears fan. He especially enjoyed and loved spending time...
Dale Anderson
Dec 19, 2019
Dale E. “The Hawk” Anderson, 80, of Loves Park was called home Thursday, December 19, 2019, in SwedishAmerican Hospital, surrounded by his family. Born March 19, 1939, in Machesney Park, the son of Einar G. and Wealtha C. (Breit) Anderson. Attended East High School. Married Larch M. Odegaard. Employed as a police officer by the Rockford Police Department for 27...
Sara Mackenzie
Dec 18, 2019
Sara Kathleen “Katie” (nee, Lovett) MacKenzie, 96, of Rockford passed away peacefully on Wednesday, December 18, 2019, at Wesley Willows. Born December 5, 1923, in Fort Dodge, Iowa, the daughter of Thomas G. and Josephine (Van Epps) Lovett. After moving to Minnesota with her family in 1924, she was raised on a farm south of Madelia. She attended Mankato State...
Rita West
Dec 13, 2019
Rita M. West, 85, of Machesney Park, IL, died on December 13, 2019. Arrangements are pending with Delehanty Funeral Home, Ltd.
Margaret Farrey
Dec 12, 2019
Margaret “Margie” L. Farrey, 78, of Rockford passed away Thursday, December 12, 2019, in her home. Born October 21, 1941, in Anoka, MN, the daughter of Francis and Eva (Bolduc) Potvin. Married Wayne L. Farrey on October 31, 1959. Formerly employed by Hot Sams. Employed by Aramark Catering at Sundstrand. Margie was secretary of the AACA Car Club. She enjoyed...
