Lois Mounts
May 21, 2019
Lois U. “Grannie Cuffs” Mounts, 72, of Roscoe passed away Sunday, April 21, 2019, holding her family’s hands. Born October 6, 1946, in Springfield, MO, the daughter of Robert and Ellen (Fields) Pauley. Married Jerry Mounts on April 24, 1965, in Loves Park, IL. Avid Chicago Bear fan. She loved playing cards, bingo, sewing and crocheting. She enjoyed teaching her...
Thomas Holmbo
May 21, 2019
Thomas Patrick Holmbo, 81, of Roscoe passed away Sunday, April 21, 2019, in River Bluff Nursing Home. Born March 20, 1938, in Rockford, IL. Married Dorothy (Wellman) Johnston on February 7, 1981, in Rockford, IL. Formerly employed as a tool & die maker by Bernie Machine and Tool and retired from Lamcam Machine. Member of North Pointe and the Horseshoe...
Mary Cavanagh
May 20, 2019
Mary M. Cavanagh, 89, of Loves Park passed away peacefully surrounded by her family on Monday, May 20, 2019, in her home. Born May 26, 1929, in Rockford, the daughter of Merle and Margaret (Stringer) Hancock. Graduated from Muldoon High School, Class of 1947. Married Wayne Cavanagh on December 22, 1951, in Rockford. After the Korean conflict, they resided in...
Henry "Hank" Kooistra
May 19, 2019
Henry “Hank” R. Kooistra, 67, of Rockford passed away on Monday, April 15, 2019, at his home. Hank was born on September 14, 1951, in Woodstock, Illinois, the son of Jack and Pauline Kooistra. His family moved to Rockford when he was young. He graduated from Guilford High School, Class of 1969. He worked briefly as a draftsman for Sundstrand...
Brittany Johnson
May 19, 2019
Brittany Hope Johnson, 32, of Grayslake passed away Sunday, May 19, 2019, in her home. Born January 29, 1987, in Rockford, the daughter of Brian G. and Tracey (Draper) Johnson. Brittany loved spending time with her family, especially her sons, Tyce and Gavin. She loved her family with all her heart. Survivors include her sons, Tyce Koerner and Gavin Koerner;...
Robert "Bob" Burden
May 18, 2019
Robert “Bob” K. Burden, 90, of Loves Park, passed away surrounded by his loving family on Saturday, May 18, 2019, in Swedish American Hospital. Bob was born October 16, 1928, on Pearl Avenue in Loves Park, the only child of Robert E. and Carlotta I. (Gethen) Burden. Bob graduated from Harlem High School, Class of 1946, and attended N.I.U. for...
Jackie Davis-Franklin
May 17, 2019
Jackie Lynn Davis-Franklin, 49, of Afton, WI, died Friday, May 17, 2019, in her home. Jackie was born January 21, 1970, in Stoughton, WI, to Jerry and Gail (Garlock) Davis. Jackie graduated from Evansville High School. She married Kelly Franklin on March 20, 2001, in Janesville, WI. At the time of her death, she was employed with Culver’s. Jackie is...
Ruby Hammonds
May 16, 2019
Ruby P. Hammonds, 93, of Loves Park passed away Thursday, May 16, 2019, in her home. Born June 20, 1925, in Kentucky, the daughter of Oscar Flint and Letishie Anne (Johnson) Barnett. Married Coleman W. Hammonds. During World War II, Ruby was part of the war effort building aircraft and boats for the military. She was affectionately known as “Ruby...
Wayne Barnes
May 15, 2019
Wayne A. Barnes, 72, of Rockton passed away Wednesday, May 15, 2019, in Presence Cor Mariae Center. Born November 7, 1946, in Rockford, the son of Allen E. and Ruby L. (Willis) Barnes. Veteran, serving in the U.S. Air Force. Formerly employed by Rockford Standard Furniture. Retired from Anderson Nissan & Mazda. Survivors include his sister, Valorie McCreath; brother, Brian...
Vance Barrie
May 12, 2019
Vance J. Barrie, 72, of Rockton passed away Sunday, May 12, 2019. Born February 14, 1947, in Tracy, MN, the son of Meddie and Jean (VanDromme) Barrie. Graduated from Northern Illinois University. Veteran of the U.S. Army, serving from 1968 to 1971. Married Patricia Harms on May 31, 1969, in Richmond. Formerly employed by DeKalb Daily Chronicle as a sports...
Gavin Greenlee
May 8, 2019
Gavin W. Greenlee, 37, of Madison, WI, formerly of Rockford, passed away Wednesday, May 8, 2019. Born May 8, 1982, son of Dennis and Cassie Greenlee. Graduated from Guilford High School, Class of 2000. Following high school, he attended and graduated from Edgewood College in Madison. Gavin was employed by Di & Associates, Inc. in Madison for several years. He...
Patricia Bindenagel
May 7, 2019
Patricia J. Bindenagel, 95, of Roscoe passed away Tuesday, May 7, 2019. Born October 17, 1923, in Huron, SD, the daughter of George and Goldie (Frazier) Williams. Attended elementary school in a one room schoolhouse in Beadle County, SD. Graduated high school in Huron, SD, Class of 1941, and Huron Business College, before moving to California. She married Gordon D....
William Diamond
May 7, 2019
William N. Diamond, 73, of Rockford passed away Tuesday, May 7, 2019. Born December 19, 1945, in Rockford, the son of William and Verna (Johnson) Diamond. Member of Mosaic Church. Survivors include his sister, Jill Diamond; and numerous cousins. Predeceased by his wife, Diana (Kelley) Diamond. Service at 10 a.m. Tuesday, May 14, 2019, in Delehanty Funeral Home, Ltd., with...
Wesley Baranski, Sr.
May 6, 2019
Wesley E. Baranski, Sr., 78, of Rockford passed away Monday, May 6, 2019, in his home. Born December 8, 1940, in Chicago, the son of Benjamin Edward and Frieda Marie (Braeunig) Baranski. Formerly employed by Rockford Power Train and Clinton Electronics. Member of Spring Creek Congregational Church. Formerly attended Northeast Christian Church. Wesley loved to travel and enjoyed golfing. He...
Clarence "Jay" Corey, Jr.
May 3, 2019
Clarence “Jay” W. Corey, Jr., 75, of Rockford passed away Friday, May 3, 2019, in SwedishAmerican Hospital. Born September 20, 1943, in Rockford, son of Clarence and Elsie (Sally) Corey, Sr. Married Sharon Leonard on September 22, 1990, in the Church By The Side Of The Road. Jay owned and operated Main Auto Body for over 42 years, retiring in...
Vivian Dull
May 2, 2019
Vivian M. Dull, 87, of Machesney Park passed away Thursday, May 2, 2019, in Presence Cor Mariae Center. Born October 7, 1931, in Readstown, WI, the daughter of Earl and Clara (Kyser) Crumrine. She married her high school sweetheart, Curtis L. Dull on August 25, 1950, in Viroqua, WI. Employed by Atwood and Woodward Governor where she worked in personnel....
Barbara Peterson
May 2, 2019
Barbara A. Peterson, 87, of Rockford passed away Thursday, May 2, 2019, in River Bluff Nursing Home. Born September 8, 1931, in Rockford, daughter of Wesley and Mildred (Johnson) Brazzell. Married Donald Peterson in 1976. He died in 2014. She was formerly employed by Amerock Corp. Longtime member of First Assembly of God Church. Barb enjoyed solitaire and puzzles. She...
Nicole "Niki" Mcclenthen
May 1, 2019
Nicole “Niki” K. McClenthen, 45, of Machesney Park entered into eternal rest Wednesday, May 1, 2019. Born June 9, 1973, in San Diego, CA. Married Charles McClenthen. Employed as a secretary by Ablaze Welding and Fabricating for 20 years. Niki enjoyed knitting, hunting, fishing and kayaking. Survivors include her husband, Chuck; daughter, Julia McClenthen; sons, Quinn McClenthen; grandson, Kyle Stuck;...
Michael Sansone
Apr 25, 2019
Michael D. Sansone, 47, of Rockford passed away Thursday, April 25, 2019, in his home. Born December 4, 1971, in Rockford, the son of Vincent and Rose (Mooney) Sansone. Employed by Sandray Grinding. Michael was a Buffalo Bills fan often watching the games at Shooters. He loved everyone, especially his grandson. Michael loved the Rocky series of movies, Motley Crue,...
Susan Brick
Apr 23, 2019
Susan Coyla (Stamm) Brick, 83, of Caledonia departed this earthly life Tuesday, April 23, 2019, in Javon Bea Hospital. Born May 17, 1935, in Monroe, WI, the daughter of Frank and Genevieve (Barrett) Stamm. Married Richard Brick on Valentine’s Day, February 14, 1959, in Monroe, WI. Employed by Clinton Electronics for more than 25 years. Member of Willow Creek Presbyterian...
