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...
Diana Cooper
Feb 8, 2025
Diana L. (Beitz) Cooper, 78, of Rockford, IL, passed away on Saturday, February 8, 2025, in her home. Born June 15, 1946, in Madison, WI. Employed by Rockford Urological Clinic for 30 years, retiring in 2012. Diana enjoyed reading and playing cards. She loved to travel, especially to Ireland. Survivors include her husband, Stan; daughter, Laura (Tom); sons, Rick and...
David Leber
Feb 7, 2025
David Richard Leber, 69, of Rockford, IL, passed away Friday, February 7, 2025. He was born on November 28, 1955, in Rockford, the son of Donald and Colleen (Donahue) Leber. David graduated from Guilford High School, Class of 1973. He was employed at several machine shops in the Rockford area as a CNC operator. Survivors include his sisters, Karen (Bruce...
R. Walter "Rod" Smith
Feb 4, 2025
R. Walter “Rod” Smith, 80, of Rockford, Illinois, passed away after a long illness, Tuesday, February 4, 2025. Born February 28, 1944, in Rochester, New York, son of Earl A. Smith and Gertrude (Dickie) Smith. Walt was the youngest of 11 children. Veteran of the U.S. Navy. He served for six years on the USS Franklin. He married Sheri Fletcher...
Anna Doyle
Feb 2, 2025
Anna Doyle, 99, of Loves Park, IL, passed away on Sunday, February 2, 2025, in Rockford, IL. Born November 3, 1925, in Catawba, WI, the daughter of Edwin and Catherine (Bochler) Capelle. She married Eugene “Gene” Doyle. Formerly employed by JC Penney and Lane Bryant. Longtime member of Lutheran Church of the Good Shepherd. Her strong faith in God and...
Sally Medernach
Feb 1, 2025
Sally A. Medernach, 93, of Rockford, IL, passed away peacefully on Saturday, February 1, 2025, at Willows Health Center. Born August 31, 1931, in Milwaukee, WI, the daughter of Richard and Ella (Fruen) Coxhead. She married the love of her life Ramon Medernach on November 11, 1953, in Beloit, WI. Sally was a member of the Rockford Garden Club. She...
John Richmond
Jan 30, 2025
John Arthur Richmond, 94, a Rockford, IL, area resident since 1953, went to be with his Lord on Thursday, January 30, 2025, in his home. John was born September 2, 1930, in Litchfield, NE, the son of Fred O. and Lois (Iseman) Richmond. He joined the U.S. Army in 1948, continued as a reservist until 1959 when he was discharged...
Rose Mary Highland
Jan 22, 2025
Rose Mary Highland, 91, of Rockford, IL, was reunited with her husband, Thomas, on Wednesday, January 22, 2025. She was born July 9, 1933, in Rockford and was the daughter of Anthony and Domenica (Loria) Cascio of Roccamena, Sicily. On September 7, 1957, she married Thomas H. Highland at St. Anthony Church. Rose Mary was a member of Holy Family...
Linda Brown
Jan 19, 2025
Linda K. Brown, 84, of Rockford, IL, entered into eternal rest on Sunday, January 19, 2025. Born February 24, 1940, in White Hall, IL, the daughter of Clarence and Lillie (Day) Thompson. She married James “Jim” A. Brown, on May 12, 1956. Linda enjoyed bingo, and trips to Las Vegas playing the slots. Avid St. Louis Cardinal fan and Green...
