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,...
Doris Soderberg
Sep 28, 2024
Doris Louise (Anderson) Soderberg, 97, of Rockford, IL, passed away on Saturday, September 28, 2024. She was a beloved mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, and great-great grandmother. Doris was born on September 14, 1927, at her parent's home, in Rockford, the 6th child of John and Edith (Swenson) Anderson. We were honored recently to celebrate her 97th birthday. Doris loved her family...
John Gillenwater
Sep 26, 2024
John L. Gillenwater, Jr., 67, of Machesney Park, IL, went to be with the Lord on Thursday, September 26, 2024, in his home. Born June 17, 1957, in Rockford, IL, the son of John and Eleanor (Roguski) Gillenwater, Sr. Veteran, serving in the U.S. Coast Guard. John loved fishing, music, and playing hockey. He was a former Boy Scout Leader. ...
James Thom
Sep 25, 2024
James “Bubba” L. Thom, Sr., 66, of Machesney Park, IL, passed away peacefully Wednesday, September 25, 2024, in his home. Born February 16, 1958, in Rockford, IL, the son of James and Vivian (Hubble) Thom. Veteran, serving in the U.S. Navy. He married Rhonda L. Morgan on December 9, 1976, in Rockford. Employed by Rockford Wholesale Meats for more than...
Steven Murr
Sep 20, 2024
Steven Charles Murr, 70, of Machesney Park, IL, passed away on Friday, September 20, 2024, in his home. Born July 6, 1954, in Rockford, IL, the son of Charles and Ella (Crabtree) Murr. Steve graduated from West High School, Class of 1972. He was employed as a supervisor by Hydroline, for over 30 years, retiring in 2017. On June 29,...
Richard Jenkins
Sep 19, 2024
Richard “Rick” S. Jenkins, 55, of Roscoe, IL, entered into eternal rest Thursday, September 19, 2024. Born June 20, 1969, in Rockford, IL, the son of Melvin D. and Susan R. (Kilmer) Jenkins. Graduated from Harlem High School, Class of 1987. Owned and operated Rick Jenkins Construction for more than 25 years. Rick enjoyed fishing on the Rock River, golfing,...
Ryan Allen
Sep 15, 2024
Ryan Lee Allen, known affectionately as “Ryno”, 36, of Rockford, IL, passed away unexpectedly Sunday, September 15, 2024. Born August 30, 1988, the son of Ronald James Allen and pre-deceased by his mother, Darlene (Moriarity) Allen in 2001. Raised by his stepmom, Me Shell (Dixon) Allen since the age of 4 years old. He was on the wrestling and football...
Ronald Flanders
Sep 13, 2024
Ronald “Ron” W. Flanders, Sr., 77, of Machesney Park, IL, passed away Friday, September 13, 2024, at OSF St. Anthony Medical Center, surrounded by his loving family. Born January 27, 1947, in Rockford, IL, to John W. and Esther (Fossler) Flanders. Married his loving wife, Sue Kibby, on August 8, 1970, in Rockford. Ron proudly served in the U.S. Army...
Eleanor Mielke
Sep 9, 2024
Eleanor L. Mielke, 91, of Caledonia, IL, was called home to be with the Lord on Monday, September 9, 2024. Born September 7, 1933, in Danville, IL, the daughter of Russell and Veva (Powell) McCue. Married Harlan Mielke in Rockford, IL, and had one son, Steven. Earned her teaching degree from Rockford University and was employed by the Rockford School...
Scott Hulett
Sep 5, 2024
Scott R. Hulett, 64, of Rockford, IL, passed away on Thursday, September 5, 2024, at Javon Bea Hospital. Born July 17, 1960, in Rockford, the son of Ronald “Ron” and Katy (Gregg) Hulett. Employed by Warner Electric. Scott was a skilled handyman and loved animals. He was the most kindhearted man you will ever know. He fought a courageous battle...
Marwood Allen
Sep 1, 2024
Marwood D. Allen, 91, of Rockford, IL, a beloved father, grandfather, great-grandfather, uncle, cousin and friend, made his final journey home on Sunday, September 1, 2024. Marwood was born April 4, 1933, in Rockford, son of William and Anna (Kahler) Allen. Graduated from Winnebago High School. Married Mary C. Cole on June 21, 1952, at St. Patrick Catholic Church in...
Doris Hall
Aug 31, 2024
Doris Louise Hall, 93, of Rockford, IL, passed away on Saturday, August 31, 2024. Born February 16, 1931, in Rockford, the daughter of Edward Carl and Georgia Katherine (Tampekas) Johnson. She married David “Dave” William Hall on April 9, 1949, in Rockford. The two spent the next 62 years living on Queen Oaks Drive and Doris continued there for a...
Monica Mcwilliams
Aug 27, 2024
Monica Ann McWilliams, 49, of Loves Park, IL, passed away Tuesday, August 27, 2024, at Swedish American Health. She was born November 22, 1974, in Rockford, IL, the daughter of Kenny and Sherry (Watson) Triplett. She graduated from Harlem High School, Class of 1993. She went on to marry her best friend Andrew McWilliams on November 21, 1998. Later, Monica...
