Obituaries

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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Richard Freeman

Richard Freeman

Mar 8, 2018

Richard Lee Freeman, 81, of Loves Park, went home suddenly to be with his Savior on Thursday, March 8, 2018, after a life dedicated to fulfilling the Lord’s command to “Love the Lord your God with all your heart and with all your soul and with all your strength and with all your mind; and love your neighbor as yourself”...

May Ywa Thaw Htoo

May Ywa Thaw Htoo

Mar 8, 2018

May Ywa P. Thaw Htoo, 1, of Rockford, passed away Thursday, March 8, 2018. Born May 1, 2016, in Rockford, the son of May H. Thaw Htoo. Survivors include his mother, May; two brothers, May Htoo and May Say Thew Htoo; grandparents, Kauk Swen and Bway Mu; many other relatives. Service at 11 a.m. Wednesday, March 14, 2018, in Delehanty...

Miriam Lampkin

Miriam Lampkin

Mar 7, 2018

Miriam A. Lampkin, 82, of Kingston, passed away Wednesday, March 7, 2018.  Born November 14, 1935, in Princeton, the daughter of Harry and Viola (Jurgens) Dahlin.  Married Jack Lampkin (born, September 22, 1931) on December 24, 1955, in Princeton.  He predeceased her on July 27, 2012.  They both retired from Spaulding Composites in Dekalb.  Survivors include daughters, Ruth (Paul) Pierson...

Gene Beer

Gene Beer

Mar 6, 2018

Gene Beer, 77, of Rockford passed away Tuesday, March 6, 2018, in Neighbors Nursing Home.  Born Thursday, April 25, 1940, in Cincinnati, IA, the son of Leslie and Helen (Marshall) Beer.  Veteran of the U.S. Army serving 1961-1963.  Married Faye (West) Beer.  Owner of North Park Liquor for many years.  Survivors include wife, Faye; son, Jeffrey (Cecilia) Beer; daughters, Yvette...

John "Jack" Henricks

John "Jack" Henricks

Mar 4, 2018

John "Jack” Edward Henricks, 93, of Rockford, passed away Sunday, March 4, 2018. Born February 7, 1925, in Rockford, the son of Francis “Frank” and Mary “Matii” (Brennan) Henricks. Married Betty Loraine Roggensack in 1947. Jack worked at Charlie Ind Construction and retired from the Greater Rockford Airport in 1987. He enjoyed cars, fishing and had a big heart for...

Anita Horst

Anita Horst

Mar 2, 2018

Anita C. Horst, 105, of Loves Park, passed away Friday, March 2, 2018. Born February 4, 1913, in Medford, WI., the daughter of Richard and Anna (Hurtienne) Born. Married Palmer Gene Horst on June 30, 1935, in Rockford. Employed by Woodward Governor cafeteria for many years, retiring in 1976. Member of St. Paul Lutheran Church where she was very active....

Lowell Wishop

Lowell Wishop

Feb 28, 2018

Lowell Selden Wishop, 76, of Friendswood, TX, formerly of Owen Center Township, IL, died Wednesday, February 28, 2018. Born April 16, 1941, in Rockford, IL, the son of Roy and Georgia (Kinney) Wishop.  Graduated West High School, Class of 1959.  He farmed for many years, with his dad, in Owen Township, IL.  Married Deborah I. Miller on September 24, 1966,...

Mary Radant

Mary Radant

Feb 28, 2018

Mary L. Radant, 91, of Machesney Park passed away Wednesday, February 28, 2018. Born February 10, 1927, in Aurora, IL, the daughter of Charles V. and Irene (Simpkins) Wirtanen.  Married Kenneth W. Radant on April 15, 1950, in Oregon, IL.  Employed by Johnson Press.  Member of VFW Auxiliary.  Survivors include her children, Diane Thomas, Larry (Helen) Radant, Patricia (Milt) Schwanke...

Bradley Koerner

Bradley Koerner

Feb 27, 2018

Bradley R. Koerner, 60, of Rockford passed away Tuesday, February 27, 2018, in his home. Born September 21, 1957, in Columbus, GA.  Survivors include his mother, Shirley Myers; sisters, Bonnie Beck, Nancy (Jesse) Paylor, Barbara (Craig) Steuart, Nina (Rich) Loveland and Denise (Marvin) Russell; nieces and nephews, Tricia (Mark) Rush, Scott (Nikole) Ammon, Jennifer (Mark) Kerry, Michelle (Darell) Steuart, Nicole...

Anna Mae Gray

Anna Mae Gray

Feb 26, 2018

Anna Mae B. Gray, 87, of Loves Park passed away Monday, February 26, 2018. Born April 3, 1930, in Calamine, WI, the daughter of Jimmy and Hilda (Wedig) Dunn.  Married Gerald G. Gray on May 17, 1968.  Member of St. Bridget Catholic Church.  She enjoyed crocheting, camping and loved spending time with family, especially her grandchildren.  Survivors include her sons,...

Holly Baker

Holly Baker

Feb 25, 2018

Holly M. Baker, 72, of Machesney Park passed away Sunday, February 25, 2018. Born December 31, 1945, in Rockford, the daughter of Harry T. and Helen M. (Johnson) Peterson.  Graduated from Harlem High School, Class of 1963.  Married Thomas Baker on August 21, 1965, in Loves Park.  Employed by Dr. Susan Fowell at Northern Illinois Retina for 15 years, retiring...

Alan Krahenbuhl

Alan Krahenbuhl

Feb 24, 2018

Alan Dale “Curly” Krahenbuhl, Sr., 89, of Rockford passed away Saturday, February 24, 2018, unexpectedly. Curly was born May 26, 1928, the son of Rudolph and Selma (Vesta) Krahenbuhl, on their family farm in Lee County, Illinois.  Curley met his wife Jacquelyn "Jackie" McDowell at the Dairy Queen in Rochelle, Illinois. They were married on June 20, 1954, in Rochelle.  ...

Michael L. Radean

Michael L. Radean

Feb 23, 2018

Michael L. “Mick” Radean, 67, of Rockford passed away Friday, February 23, 2018, in his home.  Born August 30, 1950, in Marshfield, Wisconsin, the son of Mike and Myrna (Gahm) Radean.  Mick owned and operated On-Site EPI for many years.  He was the former owner of the Rockton Inn for 10 years and member of the Lombardi Club.  “Captain Mick”...

Larry Chandler

Larry Chandler

Feb 23, 2018

Larry P. Chandler, 69, of Caledonia passed away peacefully Friday, February 23, 2018, in his home, surrounded by his loved ones. Born December 23, 1948, in Gleason, TN, the son of James and Lela M. (Hill) Chandler.  Veteran of the U.S. Army Airborne Infantry.  Married Marylee Reinoehl on June 29, 1968.  Owned and operated Roscoe Garage Door and Cropps Door...

Marlene Walton

Marlene Walton

Feb 20, 2018

Marlene A. Walton, 86, of Loves Park passed away peacefully Tuesday, February 20, 2018, surrounded by her family. Born April 28, 1931, the daughter of Donald and Ruth (Schaetzle) O'Dell.  Married William Walton on July 1, 1950.  Former longtime member of Lutheran Church of the Good Shepherd.  Current member of Christ the Rock Lutheran Church.  She enjoyed fishing, crossword puzzles,...

Linda Gregory

Linda Gregory

Feb 19, 2018

Linda G. (Haws) Gregory, 63, of Rockford passed away Monday, February 19, 2018, in her home. Born July 20, 1954, in Rockford, the daughter of James K. and Bernice (McKinney) Haws.  Survivors include her children, Melannie Boston, April Fisher, Ashley Phillips, James Phillips and Nathan Phillips; grandchildren, Shay, Charlotte, Zachary, Shane, Easton, Hannah, David, Zain and Aria; mother, Bernice Haws;...

Clarence "Vern" Bucey, Sr.

Clarence "Vern" Bucey, Sr.

Feb 18, 2018

Clarence “Vern” L. Bucey, Sr., 85, of Loves Park passed away Sunday, February 18, 2018. Born August 12, 1932, in Rockford, the son of James C. and Mildred A. (Carlson) Bucey.  Veteran of the U.S. Navy.  Married Sally Medearis on January 5, 1952.  Employed by Sundstrand Corp. for 44 years, retiring in 1996, and served as financial secretary for the...

Larry Moberg

Larry Moberg

Feb 16, 2018

Larry P. Moberg, 64, of Machesney Park, loving dad, grandpa and friend, passed away Friday, February 16, 2018, surrounded by his family.  Born December 27, 1953, in Rockford, the son of Ward and Delores (Barickman) Moberg, Sr.  Graduated from Harlem High School.  Employed by Warner Lambert for 43 years, retiring in 2017.  Member of Kepotah Club, where he enjoyed his...

Darla Hulmes

Darla Hulmes

Feb 15, 2018

Darla J. Hulmes, 67, of Rockford passed away Thursday, February 15, 2018, in Kindred Hospital, Sycamore. Born March 14, 1950, in Rockford, the daughter of Eli and Hazel (Pierce) Showers.  Married Raymond Hulmes.  Darla loved bingo, car rides, family gatherings and cookouts at the park.  She was a big Elvis fan, loved cats, weekend getaways and day trips.  Darla enjoyed...

Kenneth Nelson

Kenneth Nelson

Feb 15, 2018

Kenneth G. Nelson, 84, of Loves Park passed away Thursday, February 15, 2018, in Alden Debes Health Center. Born July 15, 1933, in Rockford, the son of John G. and Annie (Hanstrom) Nelson.  U.S. Army veteran of the Korean Conflict.  Married Valerie Kotche on June 30, 1957, in Rockford.  Formerly employed by Barber-Colman and retired from Ingersoll Milling Machine.  Former...

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