Sharron Martin
Jan 17, 2025
Sharron E. Martin, 88, of Loves Park, IL, passed away on Friday, January 17, 2025, in Beloit, WI. Born April 29, 1936, in Rockford, IL, the daughter of Earl and Violet Clark. She married Eldon Leroy Martin. Member of North Love Baptist Church. Sharron enjoyed cooking, traveling, reading, and animals. Survivors include her children, Gene Martin, Cindy Keen, James Martin,...
Diane Carlson
Jan 17, 2025
Diane L. Carlson, 87, of Loves Park, IL, passed away on Friday, January 17, 2025, at Fairhaven Christian Retirement Center. Born December 10, 1937, in Rockford, IL, the daughter of Donald and Bernice (Ludwig) Holm. Graduated from East High School. Married Steve Carlson on May 3, 1958, at Trinity Lutheran Church. Employed by Rockford Memorial Hospital for over 30 years. ...
Diane Robinson
Jan 16, 2025
Diane Grace Robinson, of Rockford, IL, a devoted gardener, bird lover, enthusiastic traveler, and lifelong Chicago Cubs fan, passed away on January 16, 2025, at the age of 71. Born August 4, 1953, in Rockford, the daughter of Keith and Barbara (Leak) Robinson. Diane had a passion for cultivating life, whether in her garden filled with vibrant blooms or through...
Sherry Taylor
Jan 16, 2025
Sherry L. Taylor, 67, of Rockford, IL, passed away peacefully on Thursday, January 16, 2025, in her home surrounded by her loved ones. Born November 18, 1957, in Rockford, the daughter of Dale and Yvonne (Eskridge) Axelson. She married Ronald “Ron” E. Taylor on July 25, 1981, in Rockford. Employed by the Rockford Public School District 205 as a paraprofessional...
Kenneth Young
Jan 11, 2025
Kenneth “Ken” D. Young, 79, of Machesney Park, IL, passed away peacefully Saturday, January 11, 2025, in his home. Born March 25, 1945, in Rockford, IL, the son of Howard F. and Ferne I. (Peterman) Young. Attended Harlem High School. He married Diane Dahl on June 8, 1974, in Rockton, IL. He began working at age 18 at Highway Grocery,...
Elizabeth Jurasek
Jan 11, 2025
Elizabeth Maria Jurasek, 61, of Machesney Park, IL, passed away Saturday, January 11, 2025, in her home. Born October 31, 1963, in Fort Knox, KY, the daughter of Frank William and Elfriede Maria (Höedel) England, Jr. She married Mark Jurasek in May 2000. Elizabeth started her employment in 1984 as a police telecommunicator, was then promoted to assistant shift supervisor,...
Nancy Dehart
Jan 7, 2025
Nancy C. DeHart, 82, of Loves Park, IL, passed away peacefully Tuesday, January 7, 2025, at home surrounded by family. Born March 11, 1942, in Harmonsburg, PA, the daughter of Arden and Dorothy (Martin) James. She married Dale M. DeHart on September 3, 1960, in Harmonsburg. Member of Christ United Methodist Church. Nancy was truly one of a kind with...
Jessie Cooper
Jan 3, 2025
Jessie Sue Cooper, 82, of Loves Park, IL, passed on Friday, January 3, 2025, after a short illness. Born December 3, 1942, in Doniphan, MO, the daughter of Jess and Minnie (Hall) Robinson. She married Donald “Don” Cooper on July 7, 1978, in Las Vegas, NV. Employed by Harlem School District for several years. She enjoyed garage sales, bird watching,...
Mildred Pryor
Jan 2, 2025
Mildred “Millie” E. Pryor, 97, of Rockford, IL, passed away on Thursday, January 2, 2025. Born June 17, 1927, in Peach Orchard, AR, the daughter of George and Vennie (Tarpley) Barkley. She married Oliver H. Pryor on June 17, 1950, in Loves Park, IL. Former member of Windsor Baptist Church where she and her husband were founding members. Over the...
Rosa Lopata
Dec 30, 2024
Rosa (Mae) Lopata, 101, of Machesney Park, IL, entered into eternal rest on Monday, December 30, 2024, in her home. Born May 11, 1923, in Ukraine. She married Jan Lopata on June 24, 1948, in Germany. Employed by Top Hat Restaurant for more than 10 years. Rosa enjoyed gardening, cooking, crocheting, and needlepoint. Survivors include her son, Peter (Diane) Lopata...
Loren Raymer
Dec 26, 2024
Loren Jay Raymer, 66, of Rockford, IL, passed away Thursday, December 26, 2024, in his home. Born July 25, 1958, in Rockford, the son of Lester Lee and Elizabeth Louise (Benz) Raymer. Graduated from Harlem High School, Class of 1976. Loren began his employment at Rock Valley Community College on April 11, 1988, as an HVAC Mechanic in the plant...
Frank Garrison
Dec 25, 2024
Frank R. Garrison, 94, of Rockford, IL, passed away Wednesday, December 25, 2024. Born March 15, 1930, in Polo, IL, the son of Frank and Ollie (Ruble) Garrison. Veteran of the U.S. Air Force. He owned and operated his own computer consultant business for 10 years and later in semi-retirement, he taught computer education classes at Rock Valley College. Member...
Anthony Russell
Dec 22, 2024
Anthony “Tony” P. Russell, 78, of Machesney Park, IL, passed away Sunday, December 22, 2024, after a short illness. Born July 1, 1946, in Walnut Ridge, AR, the son of Ray and Willene (Endsley) Russell. Attended Harlem Schools. He married Pamela “Pam” Stephen on August 30, 1969, in Rockford, IL. He became a father in 1977 when their son, Rob,...
Katrina Gough
Dec 21, 2024
Katrina G. Gough, 60, of Roscoe, IL, passed away on Saturday, December 21, 2024. Born December 26, 1963, in St. Louis, MO, the daughter of Charles D. and Dorothy (Hitchcock) Bortz, Sr. She married Jay D. Gough on August 13, 1994, in Loves Park, IL. Proudly employed by Greater Rockford Auto Auction for 40 years. Katrina took pride in her...
Barbara Musso
Dec 13, 2024
Barbara J. Musso, 77, of Rockford, IL, passed away peacefully surrounded by her family on Friday, December 13, 2024. Born November 22, 1947, in Rockford, the daughter of George and Regina (Jenkins) Wallace. Married to Myron J. Musso on October 4, 2004, in Central Park in New York City. Barbara was employed as a nurse for many years in the...
Jerry Shreve
Dec 7, 2024
Jerry “Big Jer” L. Shreve, Sr., 83, of Machesney Park, IL, was called home Saturday, December 7, 2024. Born November 18, 1941, in Cherokee, KS, the son of George and Lavina (Hughes) Shreve. He married Mary Rafferty on October 12, 1963, in Rockford, IL. After retiring as a machine operator, he drove bus for the Harlem School District. Member of...
Daniel Lapp
Dec 7, 2024
Daniel "Dan" Gene Lapp, 81, of Rockford, IL, was promoted to glory on Saturday, December 7, 2024, in his home surrounded by his family. He was born October 17, 1943, in Sterling, IL. He was the firstborn of three children to Truman and Hazel Lapp. Dan is survived by his wife and best friend of 55 years, Priscilla Lapp; children,...
Eva Kirschbaum
Dec 6, 2024
Eva L. (Reich) Kirschbaum, 89, of Rockford, IL, passed away December 6, 2024, at Fair Oaks Health Care Center, South Beloit, IL, from congestive heart failure. Born March 29, 1935, in Rockford, the daughter of Earl P. Reich and Fern C. (Mayer) Reich Wyllys. She attended Church School, Roosevelt Junior High, and graduated from West Senior High, Class of 1953...
Jennifer Plymale
Nov 26, 2024
Jennifer A. “Jenny” Plymale, 83, of Rockford, IL, passed away on Tuesday, November 26, 2024. Born July 11, 1941, in Giffnock, Scotland, the daughter of Gilbert and Elsie (Adams) Kelly. Married Dwain Plymale in Rockford, on October 5, 1963, for 61 years. Jenny worked at the Betty Crocker Experimental Kitchens in England. She met her husband Dwain while he was...
Lee Pinson
Nov 18, 2024
Lee E. Pinson, 95, of Machesney Park, IL, was called to his eternal home on Monday, November 18, 2024. Born January 12, 1929, in Huntingdon, TN, the son of Golis Lee and Lela Mae (Turner) Pinson. Veteran of the Korean Conflict, serving in the U.S. Army. He married Marcella M. Gorkowski on August 15, 1953, in Rockford, IL. Employed by...
