George Hursh
Jul 22, 2018
George Alfred Hursh, Master Mason, 75, of Loves Park passed away Sunday, July 22, 2018, in OSF Saint Anthony Medical Center. Born November 17, 1942, in Belvidere, the son of Roy and Ada (Proctor) Hursh. Married Nancy Louise DeVoy on June 8, 1963. Employed by Gunite Corporation for 30 years, retiring at the age of 52. Member of Rockford 102...
Jeremy Zawlocki
Jul 21, 2018
Jeremy Joseph Zawlocki, 46, of Loves Park died unexpectedly Saturday, July 21, 2018. Born July 22, 1971, in Rockford, the son of Louis G. and Patricia L. (Zawlocki) Raprager, Jr. Attended St. Bridget, Boylan and Harlem Schools. Employed by Dee’s Plumbing. Jeremy was an avid gardener and outdoorsman. He loved hunting, fishing, trapping and frog gigging. Jeremy cooked what he...
Carolyn Puls
Jul 17, 2018
Carolyn E. Puls, 93, of Rockford died Tuesday, July 17, 2018, in River Bluff Nursing Home. Born May 14, 1925, in Rockford, the daughter of Webster and Esther (Anderson) Merrick. Married Barton L. Puls on September 20, 1946, in Rockford. Retired from Swedish American Hospital. Member of Lutheran Church of the Good Shepherd. Survivors include sons, Jack Puls, Steven (Karen)...
Janet Schuldt
Jul 17, 2018
Janet (Cadwell) Schuldt, 92, of Rockford passed away Tuesday, July 17, 2018, in Wesley Willows. Born February 10, 1926, in Rockford, the daughter of Roland and Mildred (Grant) Cadwell. Lifelong Rockford area resident. Graduated from West Rockford High School, Class of 1944. Attended Blackburn College and Northern Illinois University. Married Marvin “Dutch” Schuldt on June 21, 1947, in Rockford. Employed...
Doris Delaporte
Jul 16, 2018
Doris Ann (Dolan) Delaporte, 84, of Mahomet passed away Monday, July 16, 2018, in her home. Born May 2, 1934, in Tomahawk, WI, the daughter of Louis and Olga (Eik) Dolan. Married Edward “Ed” Charles Delaporte, III, on June 9, 1956, in Pecatonica. Doris earned a Bachelor’s Degree in Education from NIU and a Master's Degree in Learning Disabilities from...
Gary Maitland
Jul 15, 2018
Gary L. Maitland, 72, of Cherry Valley, IL, and Davenport, FL, passed away Sunday July 15, 2018, from complications due to cancer. He was born September 2, 1945, in Rockford, IL, to Lawrence and Dorothy (Stevens) Maitland. He was a 1963 graduate of Harlem High School and served in the Army Reserves from 1965 to 1971. He earned degrees from...
Lawrence Eich
Jul 15, 2018
Lawrence “Larry” W. Eich, 74, of Loves Park passed away peacefully Sunday, July 15, 2018. Born February 28, 1944, in Bakersfield, CA, the son of Lawrence M. and Irene M. (Johnson) Eich. Veteran of the U.S. Army, serving in Korea. He was a gifted carpenter and loved helping others with his talent. Survivors include his children, Cindy (Brad) Eldred, Becky...
Mary Wymore
Jul 14, 2018
Mary A. Wymore, 58, of Machesney Park passed away Saturday, July 14, 2018. Born August 25, 1959, in Rockford, the daughter of Leslie E. and Elizabeth L. (Civitarese) Swanborg. Married Norman “Gene” E. Wymore on June 30, 2011, in Rockford. Employed as a security and technology specialist at Rockford Public Schools for 23 years. Survivors include her mother, Elizabeth; sister,...
Barry Wright
Jul 13, 2018
Barry L. Wright, 69, of Loves Park passed away Friday, July 13, 2018, in OSF Saint Anthony Medical Center. Born November 29, 1948, in Beloit, WI, the son of Harold and Verdie I. (Landon) Wright. Veteran of the Vietnam conflict, serving in the U.S. Army. Barry served two tours as a paratrooper and a sniper. Survivors include his good friends,...
Martin Winberry
Jul 12, 2018
Martin “Leon” Winberry, 59, of Rockford passed away Thursday, July 12, 2018, in SwedishAmerican Hospital. Born July 11, 1959, in the little town of Senath, MO, the son of Martin L. and Ruby Leona (Cagle) Winberry. As a little boy, he helped his dad and grandpa harvest cotton in Senath. His grandpa was also an artist who etched works of...
Don Case
Jul 10, 2018
Don R. Case, 84, of South Beloit crossed over into eternal life with his Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ on Tuesday, July 10, 2018, in his home, surrounded by his loving family. Born July 14, 1933, in Janesville, WI, the son of Clinton Scott and Ella B. (Graf) Case. Married Shirley Usery on July 1, 1972, in Rockton. Don was...
Steven O'Rourke
Jul 6, 2018
Steven C. O'Rourke, 69, of Machesney Park passed away Friday, July 6th, 2018. Born December 6, 1948, in Rockford, the son of Charles and Betty (Sime) O'Rourke. Veteran of the U.S. Marines. Married Audrey Engel on Saturday, December 7, 1974. Steven loved real estate and working on his rental properties. He was a member of the Northern Illinois Corvette Club....
Terry Clark
Jul 5, 2018
Terry W. Clark, 35, of Rockford, entered into eternal rest Thursday, July 5, 2018, surrounded by his family. Born December 30, 1982, in Rockford, the son of Raymond and Pamela (Miller) Clark. Attended Jefferson High School. Avid Dallas Cowboy and Chicago White Sox fan. Terry was a history buff and loved animals. Survivors include his parents, Ray (Pam) Clark; brother,...
Frank Engelkes
Jul 3, 2018
Frank A. Engelkes, 49, of Machesney Park, passed away Tuesday, July 3, 2018. Born December 26, 1968, in Rockford, the son of Leon and Vickie (Mondon) Engelkes. Graduated from Guilford High School, Class of 1985. Frank loved the Chicago Cubs and camping with his family. Survivors include brother, Mike (Melissa) Engelkes; niece, Madison; nephew, Shawn (Hannah) Engelkes; great-nieces, Charlie and...
Frank Inglima
Jul 1, 2018
Frank T. Inglima, 68, of Rockford passed away Sunday, July 1, 2018, in Rockford Memorial Hospital. Born July 26, 1949, in Rockford, the son of Joseph F. and Louise (Finchum) Inglima. Veteran of the Vietnam conflict, serving in the U.S. Army. Married Penny M. Hoppe on July 26, 1969, in Rockford. Employed by Littlefield Siding. Frank loved to golf and...
Douglas Hubler
Jun 27, 2018
Douglas K. Hubler, 63, of Loves Park died Wednesday, June 27, 2018, in his home. Born July 31, 1954, in Rockford, the son of Lawrence R. and Laura Mae (Benjamin) Hubler. Douglas loved his pets and woodworking. He was very proud of earning his blackbelt in Karate. Employed by Sundstrand for many years. Survivors include his brother, James Hubler; nephew,...
Karen Hanson
Jun 26, 2018
Karen E. (Strom) Hanson, 53, of Rockford died at June 26, 2018. Born September 21, 1964, in Rockford, the daughter of Kenneth E. and Marcella (Seeling) Strom. Karen was a graduate of Guilford High School. She was employed at Sundstrand and later at the United States Postal Service for 13 years. She enjoyed spending time at her camper by the...
Russell James
Jun 26, 2018
Russell D. James, 75, of Loves Park passed away Tuesday, June 26, 2018, in OSF Saint Anthony Medical Center. Born November 1, 1942, in Rockford, son of Henry and Betty J. (Lorenzen) James. Married Kay Zimmerman on May 18, 1963. Retired from Rehnberg-Jacobson Corp. after 27 years. Formerly employed by Rock Valley Brick and Supply and Forte Automation. He was...
Janice Elling
Jun 22, 2018
Janice A. Elling, 82, of Roscoe passed away Friday, June 22, 2018, at Highview in the Woodlands. Born August 23, 1935, in Highland, the daughter of Leto and Loretta (Braun) Loyet. Married Adolph Elling on June 27, 1956, in Highland. Volunteered at Goldie Floberg. Survivors include her sons, Terry (Nancy) Elling and Jon (Stephanee) Elling; daughters, Peggy (Guy) Stewart, Sue...
Melvin Hess
Jun 20, 2018
Melvin James Hess, 87, of Loves Park passed away Wednesday, June 20, 2018, in his home. Born August 5, 1930, in Stockton, the son of James and Gertrude (Posey) Hess. Veteran, serving in the U.S. Marine Corps. Married Judy Ann Trent on November 22, 1980. Employed by Ingersoll Milling Machine for 38 years. Mel enjoyed bowling, golfing, gardening, his yard...
