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...
Bill Riggle
Nov 14, 2017
Bill M. Riggle, 63, of Cherry Valley passed away Tuesday, November 14, 2017. Born May 24, 1954, in Freeport, the son of Marlan and Mae (Fluegel) Riggle. Owned and operated Bill Riggle Builders for 40 years. Bill was the consummate father to his 2 daughters and 3 grandsons always ready to help, give advice when asked, and whisk them off...
Daniel Sterkeson
Nov 13, 2017
Daniel J. Sterkeson, 38, of Rockford passed away Monday, November 13, 2017. Born June 4, 1979, in Rockford, the son of John W. and Nancy S. (Grewe) Sterkeson. Attended Auburn High School. Graduated from East High School, Class of 1997. Avid Chicago Bears fan. Survivors include his father, John (Mary Lou) Sterkeson of Rockford; mother, Nancy Grewe; daughters, Paige Sterkeson...
Patricia Rodden
Nov 11, 2017
Patricia G. (Kelly) Rodden, 71, of Loves Park, passed away Saturday, November 11, 2017, in her home, after a courageous battle with cancer, with her loving son by her side. Born April 29, 1946, in Rockford, the daughter of Leo L. and Jeanne L. (Garman) Kelly. Formerly married to Joseph P. Falzone. Married Kenneth R. “Kenny Ray” Rodden on February...
Joanne Ghinazzi
Nov 11, 2017
Our beloved wife, mother, sister, nana and great-nana, Joanne Marie Ghinazzi, 86, of Rockford passed away Saturday, November 11, 2017. Born July 10, 1931, in Rockford, daughter of Carl and Virginia (Pierzchalski) Rzeszetko. Married the love of her life Orlando (Chic) Ghinazzi on April 26, 1952. They enjoyed over 65 years of a beautiful marriage together. Her whole life centered...
