Robert Wiedenhoefer
Dec 12, 2019
Robert “Bob” G. Wiedenhoefer, 75, of Machesney Park passed away in his sleep Thursday, December 12, 2019. Born April 28, 1944. Veteran, serving in the U.S. Army. Married Marg Swanson. Employed by Barber-Colman. Lifetime member of Janesville Conservation Club. Bob was an avid outdoorsman. Survivors include his wife of 52 years, Marg; his children, Rachel (Rick) Sonneson and James (Laurie)...
Mary "Suzy" Willard
Dec 10, 2019
Mary “Suzy” Sue (Cadwell) Willard, 65, of Loves Park passed away Tuesday, December 10, 2019, in her home. She was born December 24, 1953, in Rockford, the daughter of William “Bill” H. and Edith E. (Carlson) Cadwell. She married her love Marvin Willard on June 13, 1982. Member of Grace Lutheran Church. She loved to read, watch Hallmark movies, crochet...
Anthony “Tony” Jenulevich
Dec 7, 2019
Anthony “Tony” Joseph Jenulevich, 93, of Rockford, went to the Lord Saturday, December 7, 2019. Born January 4, 1926, in Mount Carmel, PA, the son of Jurgis and Mariyon (Muzikevyscius) Jenulevicius. Attended St. Thomas Catholic School. Veteran of World War II and the Korean Conflict, serving in the U.S. Marine Corps. Married Genevieve Lee Baldwin on September 1, 1956, in...
Sally Humphreys
Dec 4, 2019
Sally A. Humphreys, 84, of Loves Park passed away Wednesday, December 4, 2019, in Heritage Woods of Belvidere. Born October 1, 1935, in Lebanon, MO, the daughter of Albert LeRoy and Mabel Grace (Wilson) Malone. Married John Q. Humphreys. Formerly employed by Illinois Mentor for 5 years. Employed as a trainer for adoptive and foster parents, served in the adoption...
Mona Landis
Nov 29, 2019
Mona I. Landis, 72, of Machesney Park passed away peacefully surrounded by her family, Friday, November 29, 2019, in OSF Saint Anthony Medical Center. Born April 11, 1947, in Hardy, NE, the daughter of Vernon Lewis and Martha (Newell) Day. Married James D. Landis on October 7, 1968, in Loves Park. Employed by R and H Coinwash as a manager....
Thomas Nelson
Nov 26, 2019
Thomas J. Nelson, 71, of Machesney Park passed away with his wife and brother-in-law by his side, Tuesday, November 26, 2019. Born October 24, 1948, in Rockford. Graduated from East High School, Class of 1968. Veteran of the U.S. Army. Married Janet Bretzinger on February 5, 1972, in Rockton. Member of the LLL Club. Tom enjoyed a cold Coors Light...
Catherine "Jeanne" Spring
Nov 25, 2019
Catherine “Jeanne” Spring, 91, of Rockford passed away on November 25, 2019, in Wesley Willows. Born January 10, 1928, in Rock Island, the daughter of Edward C. and Catherine (Dunn) Hodge. Married W. Warren Spring on May 31, 1954, in Elizabeth. Employed as a teacher by Elizabeth and Rock Falls High Schools, retiring in 1988. Jeanne enjoyed reading, traveling, poetry...
Thomas Parkman
Nov 24, 2019
Thomas G Parkman, 87, of Loves Park passed away on Sunday, November 24, 2019. Born July 30, 1932, in Parma, MO, the son of Thomas J. and Era Lee (Westbrook) Parkman. Married Mary Sue Rodgers on October 2, 1954 in Hernando, Mississippi. Employed by Woodward Governor for 16 years and previously by National Lock for 17 years. Member of North...
Martha J. Dauenbaugh
Nov 23, 2019
Martha J. Dauenbaugh, 86, of Roscoe went to Heaven, November 23, 2019. Born April 18, 1933, in Rockford, the daughter of Francis and Rose (Napoli) Montalbano. Married Thomas R. Dauenbaugh on June 1, 1951, in Big Fork, Minnesota. Employed throughout the years at Nelson’s Sock Factory, Tom’s Black Dirt, and Stateline Storage. Owned Circle D with her husband during the...
Benjamin Sherven
Nov 22, 2019
Benjamin W. Sherven, 102, of Loves Park, passed away peacefully on November 22, 2019. Ben was born on November 3, 1917, the only child of Henry and Selma (Vitense) Sherven, in Madison, Wisconsin. Ben married Dorothy (Prehn) on October 12, 1940 at the Zion Lutheran Church in Madison, Wisconsin. Ben was a WWII Veteran, PFC. Ben and Dorothy made their...
Margie Leigh
Nov 17, 2019
Margie D. Leigh, 97, of Loves Park passed away peacefully Sunday, November 17, 2019. Born May 15, 1922, in Winner, SD. Married Henry J. Leigh on October 9, 1941, in Rockford. Her family was her world. Survivors include son, Dan (Melanie) Leigh of Georgia; daughter, Kathy Egerere of Loves Park; numerous grandchildren, great-grandchildren and great-great-grandchildren. Predeceased by her husband; and...
William "Bill" Mckeever
Nov 15, 2019
William “Bill” L. McKeever, 76, of Machesney Park passed away on Friday, November 15, 2019, in Illinois Veterans Home at LaSalle. Born March 31, 1943, in Loves Park, the son of Louis and Shirley (Gord) McKeever. Veteran of the U.S. Marine Corps, serving from 1968 to 1969. Married Patsy A. (Rose) Scott on July 12, 2008, in Machesney Park. Owned...
Marvel Toews
Nov 14, 2019
Marvel O. Toews, 99, of Rockford passed away Thursday, November 14, 2019, in Alpine Fireside Health Center. Born January 1, 1920, in Rockford, the daughter of Glen D. and Gladys (Sterling) Scott. Married Harvey R. Toews on June 25, 1948, in Chicago. Retired fom Marshall Fields in Chicago and formerly employed by Zayre in Natick, MA. Member of Women’s Club...
Eugene "Geno" Schultz
Nov 13, 2019
Eugene “Geno” A. Schultz, 64, of Rockford passed away Wednesday, November 13, 2019. Born June 18, 1955, in Germany, the son of Wayne and Mary (Russo) Schultz. Formerly married to Glenda Schultz. Employed as a carpenter. Eugene loved fishing, bowling and watching football. He formerly raced at the Rockford Speedway. He was also known as a handy-man that loved to...
Jonathon "John" Parsons
Nov 13, 2019
Jonathon “John” P. Parsons, 74, of Rockford passed away Wednesday, November 13, 2019, after a lengthy battle with heart disease. Born October 9, 1945, in Mitchell, SD, the son of Frank and Alma (Bauer) Parsons. Veteran of the Vietnam conflict, serving in the U.S. Army from 1968 to 1969, where he received a bronze star, purple heart and numerous other...
Earlene Smith
Nov 13, 2019
Earlene Smith, 77, of Loves Park was called home Wednesday, November 13, 2019. Born July 7, 1942, in Bristol, VA, the daughter of Earl and Hazel (Hobbs) Lunsford. She loved spending time with family, especially with her great-grandson, Little Walter. Earlene enjoyed cooking and watching her shows, Jimmy Swaggart was her favorite. Survivors include her son, Steven (Ruth) Daniels of...
Henrietta Shields
Nov 12, 2019
Henrietta S. Shields, 87, of Rockford was called home Monday, November 11, 2019. Born November 12, 1931, in Oregon, Illinois, the daughter of Albert and Florence Balcom. Married Douglas K. Shields on December 29, 1951, in Ashton, Illinois. Member of Concordia Lutheran Church. She enjoyed playing the saxophone, crocheting and doing word puzzles. Survivors include her son, Larry (Cyndi) Shields...
Charles Clark
Nov 6, 2019
Charles W. Clark, 82, of Rockford passed away Wednesday, November 6, 2019, in his home. Born November 6, 1937, in Mystic, Iowa, the son of Arthur F. and Delcie (Roe) Clark. Veteran of the Vietnam conflict, serving in the U.S. Air Force as a Tech Sergeant, retiring after 21 years of service. After his military service, Charles worked as a...
Richard "Dick" Hockison
Nov 5, 2019
Richard “Dick” D. Hockison, 71, of Muscoda, Wisconsin, passed away Tuesday, November 5, 2019, in his home. He was born on July 30, 1948, in Rockford, Illinois, the son of Richard and Dorothea (Garner) Hockison. Dick was a veteran, serving in the U.S. Navy. He married the love of his life, Charlotte M. Mitchell on June 13, 1970. Dick was...
Margaret Swanson
Nov 4, 2019
Margaret Lucy Swanson, 95, of Rockford passed away Monday, November 4, 2019. Born August 26, 1924, in Rockford, the daughter of Dominic and Virginia (Polazolo) Tomasino. Married Donald O. Swanson on May 27, 1950, in Rockford. Formerly employed by Rockford Cabinet and Atwood Vacuum Machine Company. Margaret enjoyed crocheting, crafts, cooking, baking pies, Italian cookies, lasagna, spaghetti, fudge and apple...
