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Recent Obituaries in Loves Park, IL

Browse recent obituaries and death notices for the Loves Park area. Each tribute honors a life lived and reflects the diverse traditions, cultures, and stories that shape our community.

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Janet Schuldt

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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...

Jennie Martorana

Jennie Martorana

Jun 15, 2018

Jennie “Babe” Martorana, 96, of Rockford died Friday, June 15, 2018. Born August 14, 1921, in Rockford, daughter of Jack and Grace (Revenuto-Angona) Martorana. For those in the food service industry, she was a legend in her own time in fine dining. From the Pink Pony to the Saddle and Cycle, and in the latter years, The Mayflower Restaurant, one...

Chet Allen

Chet Allen

Jun 14, 2018

Chet Demorest Allen, 65, of Rockford passed away Thursday morning, June 14, 2018, at home, surrounded by family. Born August 14, 1952, in South Bend, Indiana, son of Robert J. and Virginia B. (Bagwell) Allen. Chet grew up and graduated high school in Springfield. Chet attended Lincoln Christian College. He moved to Rockford after marrying his wife, Carolyn (Jones) Allen...

Cecilia Cannell

Cecilia Cannell

Jun 13, 2018

Cecilia L. Cannell, 97, of Loves Park passed away Wednesday, June 13, 2018, in Alpine Fireside Health Center. Born April 2, 1921, in Rock Island, the daughter of Cyrille and Augusta (Devlaeminck) Maes. Married Thomas “Tom” William Cannell in 1942, in Rockford. She and Tom were married by Father Gordon at St. James Parish. They attended the first mass of...

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