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...
Allen Cunitz
Nov 17, 2024
Allen “Al” L. Cunitz, 63, of Rockford, IL, was called home Sunday, November 17, 2024. Born November 3, 1961, in Rockford, the son of Donald and Darlene (Pettera) Cunitz. Graduated from Harlem High School, Class of 1979. Employed by Rockford Products for several years. Member of St. Bridget Catholic Church and Harmony Singing Society. He was the favorite bingo caller. ...
Joan Fieldsend
Nov 13, 2024
Joan Fieldsend, 74, of Rockford, IL, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, November 13, 2024, in her home. Born May 15, 1950, in Clinton, KY, the daughter of Anthony and Ruby (Clark) Campisi. She married Steven A. “Steve” Fieldsend on November 13, 1970, in Rockford. Employed by The Terrace and most recently by Park Towers in Loves Park, IL, as a...
Dino Vayr
Nov 10, 2024
Dino Vayr, 86, of Winnebago, IL, formerly of Waukegan, IL, passed away on Sunday, November 10, 2024, in his home surrounded by family. Born February 9, 1938, in Venaus, Italy, the eldest child of Marcelino and Luigia (Rosetto) Vayr. In 1954, at the age of 16, he and his family immigrated to the United States and settled in Waukegan. Dino...
Laura Gray
Nov 9, 2024
Laura Jean Gray, 95, of Loves Park, IL, passed away on Saturday, November 9, 2024, in her home. Born June 9, 1929, in Beloit, WI, the daughter of Donald J. and Laura D. (Thomas) Wood. She married H. Clinton Gray on July 10, 1970, in Rockford, IL. Retired from Borg Warner after 15 years of employment. Active member of Grace...
Floyd Self
Nov 7, 2024
Floyd Elias Self, 100, of Machesney Park, IL, passed away on Thursday, November 7, 2024. Born October 9, 1924, in Dix, IL, the son of Joseph and Pearl Self. Veteran of World War II, serving in the U.S. Army. He married T. Joy Barnes on June 8, 1947, in Patoka, IL. Retired from Reed-Chatwood, formerly Barber-Colman. Floyd enjoyed hunting, fishing,...
Syril Boyd
Nov 2, 2024
Syril M. Boyd, age 87, of Rockford, Illinois, passed away on Saturday, November 2, 2024, at OSF St. Anthony Medical Center. Born on May 3, 1937, in Rockford, she was the daughter of Jack and Belle (Brenner) Dermer. A multi-talented artist, Syril was a singer, dancer, and all-around entertainer who dedicated herself to bringing joy and comfort to others. In...
George Parnello
Nov 1, 2024
George J. Parnello, 74, of Machesney Park, IL, passed on peacefully, Friday, November 1, 2024, at his home. Born May 5, 1950, in Rockford, IL, the son of Nicholas and Sarah (Modica) Parnello. Graduated from Auburn High School, Class of 1968. He married Pam Bauer on May 29, 1971, at St. Bridget Catholic Church, in Loves Park, IL. George started...
Terrance Lane
Oct 30, 2024
Terrance “Terry” J. Lane, 64, of Rockford, IL, passed away Wednesday, October 30, 2024, in his home. Born January 18, 1960, in Chicago, IL, the son of Jack E. and Margie (Kasper) Lane. Member of Knights of Columbus. Diehard Chicago Cubs fan. Terry enjoyed listening to music, especially the Beatles, watching cartoons and spending time with family. Survivors include his...
Jennifer Bourgault
Oct 22, 2024
Jennifer “Jenny” Denise Bourgault, 53, of Loves Park, IL, passed away Tuesday, October 22, 2024, in her home. Born June 2, 1971, in Rockford, IL. She was born to Ronald “Ron” and Judy (Trent) Grider. When Judy married Melvin “Mel” Hess, eight-year-old Jenny was happy to become a member of the Hess family and was overjoyed to gain brothers and...
Lloyd Johnson
Oct 21, 2024
Lloyd William Johnson, Sr., 81, of Lake Havasu City, AZ, passed away peacefully on Monday, October 21, 2024, in Las Vegas, NV. He was born April 16, 1943, in Walnut Ridge, AR, the firstborn son of Walter F. and Willie L. (Wallace) Johnson. Lloyd’s life was a testament to his love for family and adventure. He married the love of...
Judy Lebeau
Oct 21, 2024
Judy L. LeBeau, 76, of Machesney Park, IL, passed away Monday, October 21, 2024. Born October 15, 1948, in Rockford, IL, the daughter of Carl and Marilyn (Patterson) Nailor. Graduated from Auburn High School, Class of 1966. She married Anthony “Tony” LeBeau on October 1, 1983, in Rockford. Employed by Comprehensive Accounting for 45 years, retiring in 2015. Member of...
Constance Hickey
Oct 20, 2024
I t i s w ith h e a vy h ea r t s th a t we a n nou n ce t h e p as s in g of Constance “Connie” Hickey, 80, of Machesney Park, IL, on Sunday, October 20, 2024, at River Bluff Nursing Home. S h e w a s a be l...
