Mary Labore
Jul 12, 2025
Mary F. LaBore, 80, of Freeport, IL, formerly of Loves Park, IL, passed away Saturday July 12, 2025, at Liberty Village in Freeport, IL. Born January 30, 1945. in Sheffield, AL, the daughter of Willie Oscar and Ollie Pearl (Wilbanks) Sibley. Mary, along with her mother and sister, moved from Sheffield, AL, to Rockford, IL, in 1962. Mary and her...
Sharon Oppegard
Jul 11, 2025
Sharon E. Oppegard, 87, of Rockford, IL, passed away on Friday, July 11, 2025, at Ascension Saint Anne Place, Rockford. Born May 5, 1938, in Rockford, IL, the daughter of Robert K. and Doris (Peterson) Oliver. She graduated from East High School, Class of 1956. She married Thomas Oppegard on December 24, 1957, in Rockford, IL. Member of Our Savior’s...
Carol Muenster
Jul 9, 2025
Carol Marie Muester, 65, of Machesney Park, IL, passed peacefully in her sleep on July 9, 2025, in her home. Carol was born in Prince George, VA, on February 27,1960. She was born to Joseph and Ellen (Blohm) O’Hearn and was the third child of seven. At the age of three, Carol and her family moved to Illinois where she...
Lois Armstrong
Jul 7, 2025
Lois Ann (Allen) Armstrong, 95, of Rockford, IL, went to be with the Lord on Monday, July 7, 2025, at Fairhaven Christian Retirement Center. Up until her final days, Lois could still be found walking the halls, talking with friends, or reading her Bible and praying. She was born on January 1, 1930, in Chicago, IL, to Casper and Leona...
Sandra Hanson
Jul 2, 2025
Sandra “Sandi” J. Hanson, 87, of Loves Park, IL, was called home to her Lord on Wednesday, July 2, 2025. Born March 13, 1938, in Princeton, IL, the daughter of Frank Dean and Vivian (Rieker) Jones. She married John Hanson, Sr., in May of 1981. Employed by Rock Island Arsenal for 30 years, retiring in 1993. Member of Stonebridge Church...
Ida Brown
Jun 24, 2025
Ida Ruth (Floyd) Brown, of Beloit, WI, departed this life at the age of 100 years old at Autumn Lake Healthcare in Beloit, WI, on Tuesday, June 24, 2025. Born May 11, 1925, in Pontotoc, MS, the daughter of Price Floyd and Dottie Bell (Armstrong) Floyd. Ruth confessed her life to Christ at an early age and joined College Hill...
Pete Encheff
Jun 24, 2025
Pete Encheff, 77, of Loves Park, IL, passed away on Tuesday, June 24, 2025, while feeling so much love from his family and friends. Pete was born August 12, 1947, in Phil Campbell, AL, to Mike P. and Macel A. (Stephens) Encheff. He had a sister, Patsy, who passed away as a small child. He also had twin siblings, a...
Vera Kluver
Jun 17, 2025
Vera I. (Clinkenbeard) Kluver, 87, of Machesney Park, IL, passed away on Tuesday, June 17, 2025, at Manor Court of Freeport, IL. Born on November 8, 1937, in Albia, IA, the daughter of Chester “Chet” and Dorothy (Cavanaugh) Clinkenbeard. Vera attended Rockford West High School and went on to Beauty School of Cosmetology. She later worked at Edie Adams Cut...
Lavonne Hammack
Jun 16, 2025
Lavonne M. Hammack, 82, of Rockford, IL, passed away on Monday, June 16, 2025, at Amberwood Care Centre. Born October 15, 1942, the daughter of Leonard M. and Merla A. (Wright) Ferguson. She married Larry J. Hammack. Employed by Swedish American Hospital for several years. She loved spending time with family and friends. Lavonne enjoyed boating and music. Survivors include...
Sandra Barnes
Jun 14, 2025
Sandra “Sandy” L. (Rasmussen) Barnes, 69, of Loves Park, IL, passed away on Saturday, June 14, 2025, after a short illness. Born August 17, 1955, in Richland Center, IL, the daughter of Robert “Bob” and Lenore (Elder) Rasmussen. She married Billy Barnes. Employed by Alert Tubing for 47 years. Survivors include her son, Brandon Barnes; mother, Lenore Heyer; sister, Kathy...
Ralph Mausehund
Jun 14, 2025
Ralph “Chuck” Charles Mausehund, 65, of Loves Park, IL, went to be with his heavenly Mother and Father peacefully on Saturday, June 14, 2025, at William S. Middleton VA Hospital, Madison, WI. He was surrounded by his wife, Ruth; his only son, Chad; and his three daughters, Jenifer, Katie, and Reba; his grandchildren; and mother-in-law. Ralph saw all his children's...
Ronald Riddle
Jun 9, 2025
Ronald “Ron” Eugene Riddle, age 65, passed away peacefully on June 9, 2025, at home, surrounded by the love and presence of his family, after a brave and unwavering journey with cholangiocarcinoma. Born October 29, 1959, in Madison, Wisconsin, Ron was the kind of man who made everyone feel like family. A loving husband, proud father, treasured friend, and the...
Kosta Nika
Jun 3, 2025
Kosta Nika departed this Earthly life on June 3, 2025, surrounded by his family. A devoted husband, father, family man, friend and physician. He lived a life defined by a strive for excellence and dedication, setting a high standard for everyone else to follow. Born on June 29, 1937, Kosta was the youngest of three siblings. When Kosta was about...
Donald Eisler
May 28, 2025
Donald E. Eisler, 83, of Rockton, IL, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, May 28, 2025, in his home surrounded by family and friends. Born December 10, 1941, in Belvidere, IL, the son of Darwin D. and Avis (Terry) Eisler. Attended Belvidere Schools. Veteran of the U.S. Army. Former owner of the Waterbed Store and most recently owned and operated Wood...
Susan Knecht
May 28, 2025
Susan “Sue” Kay Knecht, 70, of Machesney Park, IL, was called home on Wednesday, May 28, 2025, at Ascension Saint Anne Place, Rockford, IL, surrounded by her loving family. Born May 9, 1955, in Huntington, IN, the daughter of Robert and Wilma (Gibson) Knecht. Graduated from West High School, Class of 1973. Formerly employed as a CNA at River Bluff...
Joan Hutson
May 28, 2025
Joan “Joni” Theresa Borgen-Hutson, 85, of Rockford, IL, passed away on Wednesday, May 28, 2025, at Oregon Living and Rehabilitation Center. Born January 7, 1940, in Rockford, the daughter of Arthur R. and Theresa A. (Fochs) Hauser. She married Robert Borgen on June 14, 1958, in Rockford. She then married William R. Hutson on April 19, 1969, in Rockford. Formerly...
Dr. Richard “Rich” Allan Londo
May 27, 2025
Dr. Richard “Rich” Allan Londo, age 79, of Loves Park, IL, formerly of Morrison, IL, took the hand of his Savior and slipped peacefully into his Eternal home on Tuesday, May 27, 2025. He was born May 1, 1946, in Morrison, IL to loving parents, Hubert and Gertrude (Medema) Londo. Rich grew up on the farm where he learned early...
Vincent Ingrassia
May 25, 2025
Vincent J. “Vince” Ingrassia, 88, of Loves Park, IL, passed away on Sunday, May 25, 2025, in his home, surrounded by his family. He was born on May 5, 1937, in Rockford, IL, to Vincent Lucian and Mary (Oddo) Ingrassia. Vincent graduated from West High School. He joined his dad working at Illinois Wholesale Liquors which was owned by the...
Arlene Aase
May 22, 2025
Arlene M. Aase, 95, of Machesney Park, IL, passed away on Thursday, May 22, 2025, in her home. Born July 28, 1929, in Rockford, IL, the daughter of Albin T. and Gunhild L. (Johnson) Bergstrom. She married Tilford H. “Red” Aase on July 31, 1948, in Rockford, IL. Owner and operator of “Plush and Pretty”. Arlene enjoyed spending time with...
Marie Lane
May 20, 2025
Marie D. Lane, 61, of Pecatonica, IL, passed away on Tuesday May 20, 2025, at OSF St. Anthony Medical Center. Born October 13, 1963, in Rockford, IL, the daughter of Walter B. and Nelda (Martin) Daer. She married Marvin Lane Jr., on August 21, 1982, in Loves Park, IL. Employed by Concentric, Rockford and formerly by the Pecatonica School District. ...
