Patricia Fadness
Feb 11, 2025
Patricia “Pat” L. Fadness, 72, of Machesney Park, IL, passed away on Tuesday, February 11, 2025. Born April 3, 1952, in Rockford, IL, the daughter of Herbert and Phyllis (Trainor) Schrader. Graduated from Harlem High School, Class of 1970. She married Preston Fadness on May 11, 1974, in Rockford. Member of Grace Lutheran Church. She loved spending time with family,...
Fred E. Penna
Feb 11, 2025
Fred E. Penna, 88, of South Beloit, IL, passed away on Tuesday, February 11, 2025, in his home after battling cancer for more than a year. Born June 10, 1936, in Chicago, IL, the son of Michael and Margaret (McRae) Penna. Fred received his bachelor’s degree from Elmhurst College. Employed as a chemist by Hach Chemical for more than 20...
Estle Oskins
Feb 9, 2025
Estle F. Oskins, 91, of Rockford, IL, passed into eternity on Sunday, February 9, 2025. Born May 23, 1933, in Decatur, IL, the son of Estle and Lois (Boroughf) Oskins. Veteran of the U.S. Marines. He married Marilyn Anthony on August 17, 1957, in Columbus, OH. Owned and operated Oskins Electric during his lifetime. Member of Faith Center. Estle was...
Diana Cooper
Feb 8, 2025
Diana L. (Beitz) Cooper, 78, of Rockford, IL, passed away on Saturday, February 8, 2025, in her home. Born June 15, 1946, in Madison, WI. Employed by Rockford Urological Clinic for 30 years, retiring in 2012. Diana enjoyed reading and playing cards. She loved to travel, especially to Ireland. Survivors include her husband, Stan; daughter, Laura (Tom); sons, Rick and...
David Leber
Feb 7, 2025
David Richard Leber, 69, of Rockford, IL, passed away Friday, February 7, 2025. He was born on November 28, 1955, in Rockford, the son of Donald and Colleen (Donahue) Leber. David graduated from Guilford High School, Class of 1973. He was employed at several machine shops in the Rockford area as a CNC operator. Survivors include his sisters, Karen (Bruce...
R. Walter "Rod" Smith
Feb 4, 2025
R. Walter “Rod” Smith, 80, of Rockford, Illinois, passed away after a long illness, Tuesday, February 4, 2025. Born February 28, 1944, in Rochester, New York, son of Earl A. Smith and Gertrude (Dickie) Smith. Walt was the youngest of 11 children. Veteran of the U.S. Navy. He served for six years on the USS Franklin. He married Sheri Fletcher...
Anna Doyle
Feb 2, 2025
Anna Doyle, 99, of Loves Park, IL, passed away on Sunday, February 2, 2025, in Rockford, IL. Born November 3, 1925, in Catawba, WI, the daughter of Edwin and Catherine (Bochler) Capelle. She married Eugene “Gene” Doyle. Formerly employed by JC Penney and Lane Bryant. Longtime member of Lutheran Church of the Good Shepherd. Her strong faith in God and...
Sally Medernach
Feb 1, 2025
Sally A. Medernach, 93, of Rockford, IL, passed away peacefully on Saturday, February 1, 2025, at Willows Health Center. Born August 31, 1931, in Milwaukee, WI, the daughter of Richard and Ella (Fruen) Coxhead. She married the love of her life Ramon Medernach on November 11, 1953, in Beloit, WI. Sally was a member of the Rockford Garden Club. She...
John Richmond
Jan 30, 2025
John Arthur Richmond, 94, a Rockford, IL, area resident since 1953, went to be with his Lord on Thursday, January 30, 2025, in his home. John was born September 2, 1930, in Litchfield, NE, the son of Fred O. and Lois (Iseman) Richmond. He joined the U.S. Army in 1948, continued as a reservist until 1959 when he was discharged...
Rose Mary Highland
Jan 22, 2025
Rose Mary Highland, 91, of Rockford, IL, was reunited with her husband, Thomas, on Wednesday, January 22, 2025. She was born July 9, 1933, in Rockford and was the daughter of Anthony and Domenica (Loria) Cascio of Roccamena, Sicily. On September 7, 1957, she married Thomas H. Highland at St. Anthony Church. Rose Mary was a member of Holy Family...
Linda Brown
Jan 19, 2025
Linda K. Brown, 84, of Rockford, IL, entered into eternal rest on Sunday, January 19, 2025. Born February 24, 1940, in White Hall, IL, the daughter of Clarence and Lillie (Day) Thompson. She married James “Jim” A. Brown, on May 12, 1956. Linda enjoyed bingo, and trips to Las Vegas playing the slots. Avid St. Louis Cardinal fan and Green...
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...
