Douglas Olsen
Jun 12, 2019
Douglas D. Olsen, 62, of Machesney Park passed away Friday, June 21, 2019, in his home. Born June 19, 1957, in Rockford, the son of David E. and Sally J. (Strickland) Olsen. Lived his entire life in the Rockford area. Last employed by Iron Workers Local 498. Survivors include his father, David Olsen; brother, Dennis Olsen; granddaughters, Alaina Olsen and...
Madelyn Greensides
Jun 8, 2019
Madelyn I. Greensides, 84, of Loves Park, IL, passed away Saturday, June 8, 2019. Born February 6, 1935, in White Pigeon, MI, daughter of Howard and Catherine (Friesner) Huff. Madelyn graduated from Constantine High School. She married Richard “Dick” Greensides on August 21, 1955. They relocated to Rockford, IL, in 1958 and became members of Lutheran Church of the Good...
Frank Casarotto, Sr.
Jun 8, 2019
Frank R. Casarotto, Sr., 83, of Loves Park, IL, passed away Saturday, June 8, 2019, in Minocqua, WI. Born November 25, 1935, in Rockford, IL, the son of Emil and Theresa (Fabrillo) Casarotto. Married Mary Honecker on May 12, 1956. Retired from Woodward Governor after 27 years. Member of the Woodward Governor 25-Year Club. Member of Grace Lutheran Church where...
Kevin Hecimovich
Jun 8, 2019
Kevin J. Hecimovich, 55, of Rockford passed away peacefully with his family by his side on Saturday, June 8, 2019. Born April 4, 1964, in Ashland, WI, the son of Robert and Sharon (Klein) Hecimovich. Formerly employed by Gleason Cutting Tools. Kevin was a handyman known as “jack of all trades”. Celebration of life will be a later date. Arrangements...
Donnie Wallis
Jun 8, 2019
Donnie E. Wallis, 87, of South Beloit, passed away peacefully on Saturday, June 8, 2019. Born May 15, 1932, in Walnut Ridge, Arkansas, the son of Charley and Maggie Jean (Hogan) Wallis. Veteran of the Korean Conflict, serving in the U.S. Army. Married Vinus Marie Hogue on December 22, 1956, in Rockford. Employed by Rockford Clutch for over 20 years....
Darlene Winters
Jun 7, 2019
Darlene Eileen Winters, 81,of Rockford passed away at 8:11 p.m. Friday, June 7, 2019. Born August 6, 1937, in Rockford, daughter of Arnold and Evelyn (Glawe) Schwengels. Married Franklin Winters on December 2, 1978. Formerly employed by Walter Lawson Children’s Home. Member of Cathedral Baptist Church. She enjoyed sewing, tending her plants and traveling, especially to visit her brother in...
Linda Wilson-Andrew-Mccain
Jun 4, 2019
Linda M. Wilson-Andrew-McCain, 80, of Loves Park passed away Tuesday, June 4, 2019, in her home. Born November 26, 1938, in Kennett, MO, the daughter of Leon Milton and Juanita (Edwards) Merdeith. Graduated from Harlem High School, Class of 1956. Attended several banking classes at Rock Valley College. Married Alfred G. Wilson on June 15, 1957; he passed away May...
Marlene Harris
Jun 3, 2019
Marlene Mae Harris, 81, of Machesney Park passed away peacefully Monday, June 3, 2019. Born August 31, 1937, in Morton Grove, the daughter of Joseph and Nellie (Weathers) Musser. Married Eddie Harris on July 12, 1986, in Rockford. Member of Cathedral Baptist Church since 1973, where she was a teacher at the school. Marlene was an avid thrifter. She loved...
Juan Samaniego
Jun 1, 2019
Juan Alfredo Samaniego, 67, of Loves Park passed away Saturday, June 1, 2019. Born August 24, 1951, in Pearsall, TX, son of Secundino and Eudelia (Gutierrez) Samaniego. Married Marcia O’Bryan on November 15, 1975. Retired from Nylint Corp. after 30 years. Survivors include his wife, Marcia; children, Bena Cochran and Michelle Hernandez; grandchildren, Christopher Phillips, Cybil Phillips, Cody Strange, Raymond...
Tiry Smith
Jun 1, 2019
Tiry E. Smith, 88, of Rockford went into the life to come Saturday, June 1, 2019, in Amberwood Care Center. Born February 12, 1931, in Indianola, IA, the son of Archie and Cecil (Medearis) Smith. Attended Harlem Village Grade School, Harlem High School and attended Rock Valley College. In 1948, Tiry, along with three friends decided to spend the summer...
Joyce Shultz
May 31, 2019
Joyce M. Shultz, 88, of Machesney Park passed away Friday, May 31, 2019, in her home. Born April 29, 1931, in Libertyville, the daughter of John and Lavera (Matherly) Quist. Married James E. Shultz on April 21, 1952, in California. Formerly employed by Lenz Pharmacy, North Park Pharmacy and Fincham Industrial. Member of Central Christian Church. Survivors include her children,...
Robert "Bob" Johnson
May 30, 2019
Robert “Bob” E. Johnson, 94, of Rockford passed away peacefully Thursday, May 30, 2019, at home surrounded by family. Born January 30, 1925, in Rockford, the son of Monroe and Leona (Larson) Johnson. Veteran of World War II, serving in the U.S. Army. Married Dorothy Lilja. Bob worked on the family farm and retired as a bricklayer from Sjostrom Construction....
Gerald Jones
May 30, 2019
Gerald E. “Jerry”, “J.J.” Jones, 78, of Loves Park passed away Thursday, May 30, 2019, after a long courageous battle with cancer. Born July 19, 1940, in Rockford, the son of Charles E. “Bud” and Virginia E. (Adamson) Jones. It was very hard to imagine just how much pain Gerald went through. He was a very, very strong man, the...
Steven Tapp
May 27, 2019
Steven E. Tapp, 69, of Pecatonica passed away Monday, May 27, 2019, in Provena St. Joseph Center, Freeport. Born July 9, 1949, in Rockford, the son of Henry and Betty (Sigler) Tapp. Veteran of the U.S. Navy. Married Linda Lee on April 28, 1973. Employed by Hydroline for 30 years before owning his own business, Tapp Family Farm Welding and...
Gertrude "Mickie" Hallstrom
May 26, 2019
Gertrude L. “Mickie” Hallstrom, 85, of Oregon, IL, passed away Sunday, May 26, 2019. Graveside service at 11 a.m. Thursday, May 30, 2019, in Cedar Bluff Cemetery, 1200 Rural Street, Rockford. In lieu of flowers, memorials to Serenity Hospice & Homes, 1658 South Illinois Route 2, Oregon, IL 61061. Arrangements by Delehanty Funeral Home, Ltd.
Elizabeth "Bethy" King
May 26, 2019
Elizabeth “Bethy” Gail (Holden) King of Roscoe, IL, was born on May 26, 1952 and she passed away on March 21, 2019, in Rockford, IL. Bethy was born in Rockford, lived in the area most of her life and attended Harlem High School. She was employed at Steak N Shake as a prep cook and previously worked at Bon-Ton Distribution...
Gordon Koeser
May 25, 2019
Gordon A. Koeser, 81, of Machesney Park passed away Saturday, May 25, 2019. Born November 20, 1937, in Two Rivers, WI, the son of Lloyd and Marie (Blattler) Koeser. Veteran of the United States Air Force. Married Grace Stanzel and they enjoyed 56 years together. Retired from Sundstrand after over 40 years. Member of Concordia Lutheran Church. Gordon enjoyed wood...
Dona Layng
May 23, 2019
Dona J. Layng, 83, of Loves Park, was called home Thursday, May 23, 2019. Born October 20, 1935, in Chicago, the daughter of Charles and Dorothy (Dierkop) MacMurchy. Graduated from West High School, Class of 1953. Married Raymond P. Layng on July 2, 1958, in Dubuque, Iowa. Retired from Fran Kral Lincoln Mercury. Owned Loves Park Maid Rite. Member of...
Kathleen Anderson
May 23, 2019
Kathleen J. Anderson, 73, of Machesney Park, passed away peacefully Thursday, May 23, 2019, in her home. Born January 15, 1946, in Chicago, the daughter of Joseph and Bernice Branka. Married David R. Anderson on May 24, 1986, in Machesney Park. Retired from North Park Public Water District after 19 years, in 2001. She loved spending time with her family....
Jeanne Versetti - Highstreet
May 23, 2019
Jeanne C. Versetti - Highstreet, 91, of Loves Park, passed away Thursday, May 23, 2019, in her daughters home in Spring City, TN. Born August 6, 1927, in Rockford, daughter of Frank and Cecelia (Duralski) Jackna. Member of St. Bridget Catholic Church. Survivors include her children, John (Vicki) Versetti, Janice Flemming, Karen (Patrick) Haller and Julie Nichols; grandchildren, Tanya (Timothy)...
