Allen Cunitz
Nov 17, 2024
Allen “Al” L. Cunitz, 63, of Rockford, IL, was called home Sunday, November 17, 2024. Born November 3, 1961, in Rockford, the son of Donald and Darlene (Pettera) Cunitz. Graduated from Harlem High School, Class of 1979. Employed by Rockford Products for several years. Member of St. Bridget Catholic Church and Harmony Singing Society. He was the favorite bingo caller. ...
Joan Fieldsend
Nov 13, 2024
Joan Fieldsend, 74, of Rockford, IL, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, November 13, 2024, in her home. Born May 15, 1950, in Clinton, KY, the daughter of Anthony and Ruby (Clark) Campisi. She married Steven A. “Steve” Fieldsend on November 13, 1970, in Rockford. Employed by The Terrace and most recently by Park Towers in Loves Park, IL, as a...
Dino Vayr
Nov 10, 2024
Dino Vayr, 86, of Winnebago, IL, formerly of Waukegan, IL, passed away on Sunday, November 10, 2024, in his home surrounded by family. Born February 9, 1938, in Venaus, Italy, the eldest child of Marcelino and Luigia (Rosetto) Vayr. In 1954, at the age of 16, he and his family immigrated to the United States and settled in Waukegan. Dino...
Laura Gray
Nov 9, 2024
Laura Jean Gray, 95, of Loves Park, IL, passed away on Saturday, November 9, 2024, in her home. Born June 9, 1929, in Beloit, WI, the daughter of Donald J. and Laura D. (Thomas) Wood. She married H. Clinton Gray on July 10, 1970, in Rockford, IL. Retired from Borg Warner after 15 years of employment. Active member of Grace...
Floyd Self
Nov 7, 2024
Floyd Elias Self, 100, of Machesney Park, IL, passed away on Thursday, November 7, 2024. Born October 9, 1924, in Dix, IL, the son of Joseph and Pearl Self. Veteran of World War II, serving in the U.S. Army. He married T. Joy Barnes on June 8, 1947, in Patoka, IL. Retired from Reed-Chatwood, formerly Barber-Colman. Floyd enjoyed hunting, fishing,...
Syril Boyd
Nov 2, 2024
Syril M. Boyd, age 87, of Rockford, Illinois, passed away on Saturday, November 2, 2024, at OSF St. Anthony Medical Center. Born on May 3, 1937, in Rockford, she was the daughter of Jack and Belle (Brenner) Dermer. A multi-talented artist, Syril was a singer, dancer, and all-around entertainer who dedicated herself to bringing joy and comfort to others. In...
George Parnello
Nov 1, 2024
George J. Parnello, 74, of Machesney Park, IL, passed on peacefully, Friday, November 1, 2024, at his home. Born May 5, 1950, in Rockford, IL, the son of Nicholas and Sarah (Modica) Parnello. Graduated from Auburn High School, Class of 1968. He married Pam Bauer on May 29, 1971, at St. Bridget Catholic Church, in Loves Park, IL. George started...
Terrance Lane
Oct 30, 2024
Terrance “Terry” J. Lane, 64, of Rockford, IL, passed away Wednesday, October 30, 2024, in his home. Born January 18, 1960, in Chicago, IL, the son of Jack E. and Margie (Kasper) Lane. Member of Knights of Columbus. Diehard Chicago Cubs fan. Terry enjoyed listening to music, especially the Beatles, watching cartoons and spending time with family. Survivors include his...
Jennifer Bourgault
Oct 22, 2024
Jennifer “Jenny” Denise Bourgault, 53, of Loves Park, IL, passed away Tuesday, October 22, 2024, in her home. Born June 2, 1971, in Rockford, IL. She was born to Ronald “Ron” and Judy (Trent) Grider. When Judy married Melvin “Mel” Hess, eight-year-old Jenny was happy to become a member of the Hess family and was overjoyed to gain brothers and...
Lloyd Johnson
Oct 21, 2024
Lloyd William Johnson, Sr., 81, of Lake Havasu City, AZ, passed away peacefully on Monday, October 21, 2024, in Las Vegas, NV. He was born April 16, 1943, in Walnut Ridge, AR, the firstborn son of Walter F. and Willie L. (Wallace) Johnson. Lloyd’s life was a testament to his love for family and adventure. He married the love of...
Judy Lebeau
Oct 21, 2024
Judy L. LeBeau, 76, of Machesney Park, IL, passed away Monday, October 21, 2024. Born October 15, 1948, in Rockford, IL, the daughter of Carl and Marilyn (Patterson) Nailor. Graduated from Auburn High School, Class of 1966. She married Anthony “Tony” LeBeau on October 1, 1983, in Rockford. Employed by Comprehensive Accounting for 45 years, retiring in 2015. Member of...
Constance Hickey
Oct 20, 2024
I t i s w ith h e a vy h ea r t s th a t we a n nou n ce t h e p as s in g of Constance “Connie” Hickey, 80, of Machesney Park, IL, on Sunday, October 20, 2024, at River Bluff Nursing Home. S h e w a s a be l...
Lester Ross
Oct 16, 2024
Lester “Jack” Eugene Ross, 94, of Rockford, IL, joined his beloved wife Bonita, in Heaven on Wednesday, October 16, 2024. Jack was born in Jerome, ID, on January 26, 1930, the son of Joe and Dorothy (Fox) Ross. They moved to Loves Park, IL, where Jack graduated from Harlem High School in 1948. After graduating, he joined the Marine Reserves...
Victoria Ashton
Oct 14, 2024
Victoria “Vicki” Grace Ashton, 79, of Loves Park, IL, was reunited with her husband on Monday, October 14, 2024. Born October 12, 1945, Rockford, IL, the daughter of Evert and Wilma (Ripley) Anderson. Graduated from Harlem High School, Class of 1963. She received her Bachelor of Arts degree from Columbia College, Chicago, IL, in 1990. Married Richard Ashton in Loves...
Jerry Stringer
Oct 13, 2024
Jerry Evans Stringer, 87, of Machesney Park, IL, went to be with the Lord on Sunday, October 13, 2024, in his home, surrounded by his family. Born September 1, 1937, in Pocahontas, AR, the son of Buster and Hazel (Scott) Stringer. Graduated from Harlem High School, Class of 1956. Veteran of the U.S. Navy. He married Karolyn Lea Muder on...
Anthony Lipovsky
Oct 11, 2024
Anthony “Tony” J. Lipovsky, Jr., 83, of Machesney Park, IL, loving husband, father, grandfather, “Papa”, brother-in-law, and uncle, passed away October 11, 2024, surrounded by family. Tony was born December 9, 1940, in Austin, MN. He was the son of Anthony J. and Mabel Lipovsky, Sr. He married Linda K. Winkles on January 28, 1961, in Austin, MN. They were...
Robert Wagner
Oct 2, 2024
Robert E. “Bob” Wagner, 66, of Rockford, IL, passed away on Wednesday, October 2, 2024. Born September 9, 1958, in Sigourney, IA, the son of Harold E. and Donna (Reilly) Wagner. Formerly employed by St. Bernadette Catholic School and most recently by Rockford School District at Conklin Elementary as a teacher, where he was highly regarded and respected by his...
Ruth Brynolf
Oct 2, 2024
Ruth Eleanor “Mormor” Brynolf, 95, of Loves Park, IL, went home to be with her Savior on Wednesday, October 2, 2024. Born February 1, 1929, in Rockford, IL, the daughter of Martin and Anna W. (Franzen) Tuftee. She married Ernest E. Brynolf on April 26, 1946, in Rockford. Member of Hope Evangelical Free Church. Ruth enjoyed reading, gardening and golfing. ...
Cathy Toepfer
Oct 1, 2024
Cathy Lee Toepfer, 70, of Loves Park, IL, passed away on Tuesday, October 1, 2024, in her home. Born February 9, 1954, in Burbank, CA, the daughter of Robert L. and Jacqueline (Ellsworth) Toepfer. Employed by U.P.S. for 10 years. Member of Second Congregational Church and AA where she met many friends. Cathy enjoyed old movies. She loved spending time...
Genevieve Borowski
Sep 29, 2024
Genevieve “Gienia” Borowski, 96, of Rockford, IL, went home to be with the Lord Sunday, September 29, 2024. Born March 28, 1928, in Poland, the daughter of Wladyslaw and Paulina (Komenda) Jaworowski. Lived 61 years in the Rockford area, coming here from Poland. She married Klemens Borowski on April 18, 1949, in Poland. Employed by Warner Lambert for 25 years,...
