Douglas Nelson
Sep 18, 2019
Douglas “Doug” E. Nelson, 75, of Rockford, IL, departed this earthly life to be with Jesus on Wednesday, September 18, 2019, after a fierce battle with cancer. He was born October 26, 1943, in Geneva, to the late Carl A. and Ethel A. (Swanson) Nelson. He graduated from Burlington Central High School, Class of 1962. Doug served in the Illinois...
Betty Mullins
Sep 12, 2019
Betty L. (Auville) Mullins, 82, of Rockford passed away Thursday, September 12, 2019, in SwedishAmerican Hospital, after a hard fight against cancer. Born October 9, 1936, in Coon Branch, WV, the daughter of David Samuel and Martha Elizabeth (Johnson) Auville. Betty began a career as a teacher and taught for one year before she married Herbert Mullins. After Herbert’s passing,...
Peggy Sells
Aug 25, 2019
Peggy Jo Sells, 77, of Roscoe passed away Sunday, August 25, 2019, in her home, with family by her side. Peggy was born on November 21, 1941, in Loves Park, the daughter of John H. and Eleanor M. (Young) Emerson. She graduated from Harlem High School, Class of 1959. Married Jerry Dale Sells in 1966 at Grace Lutheran Church. They...
Phillip Skiba
Aug 24, 2019
Philip J. Skiba, of Loves Park, IL, took the next step in his eternal journey on Saturday, August 24, 2019, surrounded by family at the Serenity Hospice & Home in Oregon, IL, on his 85th birthday. Born August 24, 1934, in Springfield, IL. Phil is a 1953 graduate of McHenry High School. He married his wife Donna (Cundiff) Skiba on...
Janet Marie Becker
Aug 22, 2019
Janet Marie (Sterner) Becker, age 80, passed away August 22nd, 2019. She was born on a Minnesota farm, the daughter of Frank and Anna Sterner. Janet moved to Lincoln, Nebraska, in 1959, where she met and married the love of her life, Louis Becker. They moved to the Rockford area in 1967. She worked for the Harlem School District at...
Jaime Moctezuma
Aug 21, 2019
Jaime Moctezuma, 61, of Rockford passed away Wednesday, August 21, 2019. Born March 14, 1958, in Mexico. He was a selfless patron and loving grandfather of eight. He is also survived by his wife, Ann; his children, Marisa, Luke and Amanda. A Celebration of Life will be held at a later date. Private inurnment in Greenwood Cemetery. Arrangements by Delehanty...
Janice Semenchuk
Aug 21, 2019
Janice E. (Burch) Semenchuk, 83, of Rockford passed away Wednesday, August 21, 2019. Born September 10, 1935, in Waterloo, IA, the daughter of Jesse and Helen (Johnson) Burch. Married Alex Semenchuk on July 13, 1968. Employed in food service at House of Donuts, Macktown Golf Course and Fairview Lanes. She loved the Cubs, Bears, playing her favorite dice game at...
Alice Lindsay
Aug 21, 2019
Alice H. Lindsay, 97, of Bradenton, Florida, passed away Wednesday, August 21, 2019. Born April 10, 1922, in Dayton, Iowa, the daughter of Anton and Anna (Persson) Skoog. Graduated from Gowrie High School and St. Anthony School of Nursing. Married Thomas D. Lindsay on August 5, 1944, in Rockford, Illinois. Employed as a registered nurse at St. Anthony Hospital for...
Darrell Malthe
Aug 19, 2019
Darrell A. Malthe, 85, of Loves Park passed away Monday, August 19, 2019, in OSF Saint Anthony Medical Center. Born May 6, 1934, in Hancock, WI, the son of Allie and Beatrice E. (Hall) Malthe. Attended Harlem High School, Class of 1951. Darrell attended all of his class reunions. Married Barbara A. Cady on May 30, 1958, in Rockford; she...
Ruth Todd
Aug 18, 2019
Ruth Elizabeth Todd, 88, of Rockford passed away Sunday, August 18, 2019, in River Bluff Nursing Home. Born May 9, 1931, in Rockford, the daughter of Willard C. and Loretta M. (Culertson) Johnson. Married Robert Preston Todd on July 9, 1955, in Rockford. Retired from Bergner’s. Survivors include her brother, Gerald Johnson; sister-in-law, Nancy Johnson; niece and nephews, Tim (Susan)...
Aslaug "Aussie" Kenney
Aug 17, 2019
Aslaug “Aussie” Kenney, 82, of Rockton passed away peacefully Saturday, August 17, 2019, in her home. Born June 29, 1937, in Mosterøy, Norway, daughter of Elling and Nanna (Bendiksen) Aske. Aussie grew up on her family’s farm and later traveled to the United States in 1956 at the age of 18. She began employment at Rockford Products Company as a...
David Galbreath
Aug 13, 2019
David Harry Galbreath, 61, of Machesney Park passed away Tuesday, August 13, 2019, in Mercy Health System, Janesville, WI. Born April 27, 1958, in Rockford, IL, the son of Burl R. and Jean J. (Schneider) Galbreath. Formerly employed as a mechanic by Rock Valley Water, John Deere, Warshawsky Auto and K-Mart. Attended Congregational Church Roscoe. David loved hunting, fishing, fixing...
James "Jim" Carabelli
Aug 13, 2019
James “Jim” C. Carabelli, 69, of Loves Park passed away Tuesday, August 13, 2019, in his home. Born July 24, 1950, in Rockford, the son of Eugene and Beverly (Isoz) Carabelli. Growing up, Jim was a paperboy. Formerly employed by Woodward Governor and retired from OSF St. Anthony Medical Center after 20 years of service. An avid NASCAR fan, especially...
Doris Parker
Aug 10, 2019
Doris K. Parker, 90, of Loves Park passed away Saturday, August 10, 2019, in her home. Born June 6, 1929, in Sterling, the daughter of James and Bessie (Recker) Wagner. Married Willard “Bill” D. Parker. Member of St. Bridget Catholic Church. Volunteered with Hospice. Doris was a mother of 10 children who loved spending time with her family. She enjoyed...
Mary Almberg
Aug 6, 2019
Mary Lee Almberg, 91, of Rockford passed away Tuesday, August 6, 2019, in River Bluff Nursing Home. Born October 26, 1927, in Beloit, WI, the daughter of John and Mary (Schulz) Rhoades. Married Torsten George Almberg on October 23, 1945, in Rockford. Formerly employed by K-Mart. Member of St. Bridget Catholic Church. Mary was a foster parent for several children....
Chad Bogenrief
Aug 4, 2019
Chad A. Bogenrief, 42, of Rockford passed away Sunday, August 4, 2019, in his home. Born January 28, 1977, in Rockford, the son of Gerald Bogenrief, Jr., and Cindy (Lieb) Pope. Attended Auburn High School. Chad loved truck driving, motorcycles and especially spending time with family and friends. Survivors include his children, Maranda (Maurice Jackson) Bogenrief, Devin Bogenrief, Austin Bogenrief...
Roger Johnson
Aug 3, 2019
Roger D. Johnson, 83, of Loves Park died Saturday, August 3, 2019. Born August 19, 1935, in Harvard, the son of Burton and Esther (Anderson) Johnson. Married Bonnie L. Selden on July 19, 1958, in Pecatonica. Employed by Dean Foods for 25 years and part-time by Sunset Memorial Gardens. Roger was an avid gardener. He had a huge vegetable garden...
Monty Morris
Jul 31, 2019
Monty Odell Morris, 47, of Machesney Park passed away Wednesday, July 31, 2019, in Chicago, Illinois. Born July 19, 1972, in Saint Charles, Illinois, the son of Glenn D. and Marvetta (Milligan) Morris. Married the love of his life, Jill Concialdi on January 7, 2017. Formerly employed by Grand Victoria Casino for many years. Attended Northeast Christian Church. Monty loved...
Dennis Wilder
Jul 27, 2019
Dennis M. Wilder, 62, of Loves Park passed away Saturday, July 27, 2019, in his home. Born February 21, 1957, in Rockford, the son of Stokley C. and Dorothy (Sengpill) Wilder. Veteran of the U.S. Army. Employed by GKN Rockford. Dennis was an avid hunter. Survivors include his mother, Dorothy Wilder; brother, Don Wilder; nephews, Chris (Sarah) Wilder and Vic...
Pamela Sharp
Jul 21, 2019
Pamela (Purifoy) Sharp, 61, of Loves Park, IL, departed this earthly life on Sunday, July 21, 2019, in Rockford, IL. Born September 3, 1957, in Rockford, IL, the daughter of Enry and Trudell (Hicks) Purifoy. Pamela returned to school at Harlem High School and finished her education in adult classes. She then took college classes and became a dental assistant....
