James Mceachran
Dec 14, 2017
James K. McEachran, 66, of Machesney Park passed away peacefully Thursday, December 14, 2017, in the arms of Ruthanne and surrounded by his family. Born June 27, 1951, in Rockford, son of Ken and Iris J. (McDonald) McEachran. Jim was a proud Veteran of the U.S. Army. Jim owned and operated the Ken McEachran Insurance Agency in Loves Park for...
Clint Logan
Dec 14, 2017
Clint M. Logan, 47, of Machesney Park passed away Thursday, December 14, 2017. Born February 27, 1970, in Rockford, the son of Jim and Helen Logan. Clint enjoyed working on cars. He owned and operated Logan’s Tree Service. He had a passion for riding his Harley. Clint was especially proud of being a new grandfather. Survivors include his daughter, Rush...
Gladys Bohren
Dec 14, 2017
Gladys H. Bohren, 81, of Loves Park passed away Thursday, December 14, 2017, in P.A. Peterson at the Citadel. Born August 27, 1936, in Woodford, WI, the daughter of Benjamin and Inez (Olsen) Due. Married her high school sweetheart Charles Bohren on August 24, 1955, in Monroe, WI. Avid fan of the Chicago Bears, Cubs and Bulls. She loved playing...
Dorothy Hickey
Dec 10, 2017
Dorothy Mary Hickey, 87, of Loves Park passed away Sunday, December 10, 2017. Born August 29, 1930, in Rockford, the daughter of Earl and Elisabeth (Hughes) Lausen. Member of St. Bridget Catholic Church. Survivors include her sons, Timothy Hickey and Terrance (Marcela) Hickey, both of Loves Park, Patrick Hickey and daughter, Elizabeth Hickey both of Rockford; grandchildren, Nicolas Hickey, Emilia...
Finetta Moore
Dec 9, 2017
Finetta L. (Glawe) Moore, 86, of Machesney Park passed away Saturday, December 9, 2017. Born January 10, 1931, the daughter of Lewis and Emma (Weitkamper) Glawe. Graduated from Winnebago High School, Class of 1948. Married Leonard Moore on September 1, 1949. In her younger years, Finetta enjoyed flowers and gardening. She had many pets throughout the years, but especially loved...
Robert Nicholas, Sr.
Dec 8, 2017
Robert L. Nicholas, Sr., loving husband, father, and grandfather, 64, of Roscoe passed away Friday, December 8, 2017. Born June 18, 1953, in Richwood, WV, the son of Lloyd and Cora Lee (Hawkins) Nicholas. Married Terri Buntjer in 1974. Rob loved his family, and was a model father and husband for more than 40 years. He loved his wife dearly,...
Vernie Brown
Dec 7, 2017
Vernie L. Brown, 89, of Machesney Park passed away Thursday, December 7, 2017, in River Bluff Nursing Home. Born August 30, 1928, in Hannibal, MO, the daughter of Earl and Lottie (Hill) Patterson. Moved to the Rockford area in 1940. Married Cecil R. Brown on June 17, 1972, in Rockford. Employed by G. C. Thorsen for 26 years, retiring in...
Robert Lantz
Dec 6, 2017
Robert A. Lantz, 97, of Loves Park died Wednesday, December 6, 2017, in his home. Born August 1, 1920, in Cherry Valley, the son of John A. and Edna Mae (Peterson) Lantz. Veteran of World War II, serving in the U.S. Army Air Corps. Married Eleanor Curtis. Employed by Woodward Governor for 35 years. Charter member of Riverside Community Church. ...
Vicki Lawrence
Dec 6, 2017
Vicki R. Lawrence, 56, of Machesney Park passed away Wednesday, December 6, 2017, in SwedishAmerican Hospital, after a courageous battle with cancer. Born February 23, 1961, in Rockford, the daughter of Verlin V. and Lois A. (Flamme) McCauley. Employed by UPS for several years. Vicki enjoyed crafts and sewing. Survivors include her sons, Nick Lawrence and Jake Lawrence; mother, Lois...
Anthony "Tony" Jamont
Dec 5, 2017
Anthony “Tony” J. Jamont, 86, of Machensey Park passed away Tuesday, December 5, 2017, after a sudden illness. Born August 27, 1931, in Rockford, the son of Frank and Petronella (Domininkas) Jamont. Veteran of the Korean Conflict, serving in the U.S. Army from 1952 – 1954. Honorably discharged after being wounded and evacuated from front line combat. He was awarded...
Evelyn Morgan
Dec 5, 2017
Evelyn L. “Ma” Morgan, 76, of Rockford passed away peacefully Tuesday, December 5, 2017, surrounded by family. Born September 3, 1941, in Richland Center, WI, the daughter of James and Florence (Privett) Hardy. Married George F. Morgan on June 7, 1958, in Rockford. Retired from Logli’s Supermarket. She loved spending time with family and her dog, Kisser. Survivors include her...
Ann Diverdi
Dec 5, 2017
Ann R. DiVerdi, 67, of Loves Park passed away Tuesday, December 5, 2017. Born March 29, 1950, in Rockford, the daughter of Ollie and Irene (Grienke) Nance. Graduated from East High School, Class of 1969. Married James F. DiVerdi on February 23, 1974, in Rockton. Employed by Machesney Park Elementary Schools. Ann enjoyed spending time with her family, trips to...
Linda Johnson
Dec 3, 2017
Linda L. (Esterbrook) Johnson, 73, of Loves Park passed away Sunday, December 3, 2017, in her home, surrounded by her family after a short battle with cancer. Born May 18, 1944, in Rockford, the daughter of Robert A. and Vivian (Carlson) Esterbrook. Graduated from Auburn High School, Class of 1962. Married Ronald C. Johnson on June 9, 1984, in Rockford....
Shirley Claeyssen-Smith-Olson
Dec 3, 2017
Shirley A. Claeyssen-Smith-Olson, 93, of Rockford passed away Sunday, December 3, 2017. Born September 18, 1924, in Rockford. Married Chuck Claeyssen, Harold C. Smith and Lawrence A. Olson. Formerly employed by Product Control and owned a restaurant in Genoa. Active member of Grace Lutheran Church for many years where she was also the church wedding coordinator. She was Chaplin at...
David Ratte
Dec 1, 2017
David Joseph Ratte, 43, of Knoxville, TN, passed away Friday, December 1, 2017. Born June 21, 1974, in Rockford, IL. He was raised in Northern Illinois, later moving to Knoxville, TN, in 1994. Dave worked in the restaurant industry. He enjoyed music, he made friends very easily and was known for his great sense of humor and quick wit. But...
Elaine Jasker
Nov 27, 2017
Elaine Holly (Sahlstrom) Jasker, 56, of Machesney Park passed away Monday, November 27, 2017. Born December 12, 1960, in Rockford, the daughter of John and Dora (Kindl) Sahlstrom. Survivors include her husband, Lee; her children, Dana Jasker, Mandie Minnick and John Minnick; stepchildren, Kenneth, Robert, Christina and Raymond Jasker; grandchildren, Jaden Jasker, Brooklin Sockwell, Javarion Douglas and Dylen Jasker-Ware; siblings,...
Diana Diamond
Nov 23, 2017
Diana K. Diamond, 62, of Rockford passed away Thursday, November 23, 2017, in Journey Care Hospice, Woodstock. Born Friday, December 31, 1954, in Freeport, the daughter of Josh and Betty Ann (Baker) Kelley. Married William Diamond. Employed as a daycare provider for various churches in the area. Member of Mosaic Church. Survivors include husband, William; brother, David (Kathy) Kelley; Kevin...
Hugo "Pete" Peterson
Nov 19, 2017
Hugo “Pete” Carl Peterson, 92, of Rockford, passed away suddenly Sunday, November 19, 2017, at home. He was born December 11, 1924, in Rockford, to Signe A. (Gustafson) and Hugo C. Peterson. Pete graduated from Harlem High School in 1943. Upon graduation, he enlisted in the U.S. Navy, serving most of his time as a Medic in the Philippines. He...
Jerold "Jerry" Norris
Nov 19, 2017
Jerold L. Norris, 79, of Machesney Park, passed away Sunday, November 19, 2017, in his home. Born Thursday, August 18, 1938, in Oregon, IL, the son of Paul and Bessie (Smith) Norris. Married Corrinne McCarty on January 12, 1963, in Loves Park. Employed for over 50 years as a drywall taper and finisher by several companies, including Rogers Drywall, Superior...
Jane Navickis
Nov 15, 2017
Jane A. Navickis, 88, of Loves Park passed away Wednesday, November 15, 2017. Born January 23, 1929, in Dodgeville, WI, the daughter of Elmore E. and Rose Mary (Paradis) Godfrey. Married Albert Navickis on May 7, 1949, in Lodi, WI. Loves Park resident since 1950. Member of St. Bridget Catholic Church. Jane was parade marshal for more than 10 years...
