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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 Stewart

Richard Stewart

Jul 14, 2017

Richard F. Stewart, 87, of Machesney Park passed away Friday, July 14, 2017, in his home. Born May 18, 1930, in Rockford, the son of Martin L. and Felicia R. (Lofquest) Stewart.  Married Dona J. Schreiner on January 15, 1952.  Employed as a painter for many years and formerly at Schreiner Hardware Store.  Former member of New Hope Baptist Church...

Ella Wojewodzki

Ella Wojewodzki

Jul 11, 2017

Ella Wojewodzki, 92, of Loves Park passed away Tuesday, July 11, 2017, in her home. Born December 24, 1924, in Poland, the daughter of Wladyslaw and Paulina (Komenda) Jaworowski.  Married Arthur Wojewodzki on May 13, 1947, in Poland.  Employed by Warner Lambert for 21 years, retiring in 1986.  Member of St. Bridget Catholic Church.  Survivors include daughter, Helen (John) Czaczkowski;...

Michelle Dupre

Michelle Dupre

Jul 6, 2017

Michelle Lorraine DuPre, 33, of Rockford, Illinois, passed away Thursday, July 6, 2017. She was born May 7, 1984, in Rockford, Illinois, the daughter of Michael and Jill (Fadness) DuPre. Michelle attended Harlem High School and played on the soccer team. She married Harold Barnes on December 31, 2012. Michelle attended Educators of Beauty. She was an avid animal lover,...

Donald Horn

Donald Horn

Jul 5, 2017

Donald J. Horn, 63, of Machesney Park passed away Wednesday, July 5, 2017, in his home. Born August 31, 1953, in Rockford, the son of Glenn C. and Viola C. (Marx) Horn.  Veteran of the Vietnam Conflict, serving in the U.S. Army.  Survivors include his siblings, Geraldine “Geri” (James) Maples, Clancy (Dawn) Horn, Linda Baier and Carol Todd; many nieces...

Robert Hamm, Ii

Robert Hamm, Ii

Jul 5, 2017

Robert E. “Bob Popps” Hamm, II, 66, of Rockford passed away Wednesday, July 5, 2017, in his home. Born December 30, 1950, in Binghamton, NY, the son of Erwin and Jeannie (Baker) Hamm.  Six year veteran, serving in the U.S. Army.  Married Debra Phillips on July 25, 1997, in Rockford.  Employed by Custom Feeder.  He enjoyed fishing, the outdoors, spending...

Robert Brown

Robert Brown

Jul 1, 2017

Robert R. Brown, 88, of Machesney Park, passed away peacefully Saturday, July 1, 2017, in his home. Born May 15, 1929, in Dexterville, WI, the son of Ray D. and Edna M. (Hiles) Brown.  Employed as an ironworker with Local #498 for 65  years.  Survivors include three sons, R. Douglas Brown, Loren R. Brown and Gordon R. Brown; grandchildren, Jamie...

Lyle Corrigan

Lyle Corrigan

Jun 27, 2017

Lyle A. Corrigan, 86, of Loves Park passed away peacefully in his home on Tuesday, June 27, 2017.  Born August 7, 1930, in Rockford, the son of Joseph James and Florence R. (Simon) Corrigan.  Graduated from Harlem High School in 1948 and attended two years at University of  IL, Champaign/Urbana. Veteran of the U.S. Marine Corps.  Married the love of...

Iris "Paulie" Briski

Iris "Paulie" Briski

Jun 25, 2017

Iris “Paulie” E. Briski, 87, of Machesney Park passed away peacefully Sunday, June 25, 2017, surrounded by her family. Born January 7, 1930, in Duluth, MN, the daughter of Fred and Elaine (Armstrong) Burke.  Married Michael Briski on December 17, 1955, in Duluth, MN.  Member of St. Bridget Catholic Church.  Survivors include her children, Michael (Felicia) Briski of Cincinnati, OH,...

Jerry Moore, Sr.

Jerry Moore, Sr.

Jun 21, 2017

Jerry T. Moore, Sr., 83, of Machesney Park passed away Wednesday, June 21, 2017. Born March 13, 1934, in Trenton, TN, the son of James L. and Willie (Barns) Moore.  Married Marilyn M. Timbush on January 18, 1958, in Rockford.  Employed by Amerock Corporation for more than 25 years, retiring in 1998.  He enjoyed playing his guitar and listening to...

Brian Newman

Brian Newman

Jun 13, 2017

Brian T. “Tom” Newman, 57, of Rockford passed away peacefully Tuesday, June 13, 2017, at his home. Born December 12, 1959, in Rockford, the son of Robert L. and Mary Ann (Doyle) Newman.  Attended West High School.  Married Gayla S. Johnson on August 30, 1997, in Rockford.  Employed by Rockford Concrete Paving.  Brian enjoyed riding his motorcycles, camping, spending time...

Chris Schonberg

Chris Schonberg

Jun 12, 2017

Chris W. Schonberg, 77, of Rockford passed away Monday, June 12, 2017, in Anam Care. Born May 16, 1940, in Marquette, MI, the son of Alfred and Salome M. (Remillard) Schonberg.  Married Kristin Hagen on June 17, 1972, in Rockton.  Employed by Chrysler as a millwright for 30 years, retiring in 2000.  Member of Northeast Christian Church.  Chris loved fishing. ...

Constance "Connie" Baxter

Constance "Connie" Baxter

Jun 10, 2017

Constance “Connie” L. Baxter, 79, of Winnebago, passed away Saturday, June 10, 2017. Born September 8, 1937, in Rockford, the daughter of Stanley E. and Phyllis M. (Lundin) Pagles.  Married Robert E. Baxter on August 20, 1955, in New Milford.  Employed by Harlem School District for over 20 years, retiring in 2001.  Member of GPS Faith Community Church.  Connie was...

Betty Keefe

Betty Keefe

Jun 8, 2017

Betty Louise Shepard Keefe, 94, of Rockford passed away peacefully Thursday, June 8, 2017. Born March 9, 1923, in Hartford, VT, the daughter of Burton M. and Charlotte (Arbuckle) Shepard.  Married Matthew “Matt” S. Keefe on June 20, 1943, in Hartford, VT.  Member of Aldersgate United Methodist Church.  Volunteered at Rockford Memorial Hospital for 25 years.  Betty enjoyed reading, painting,...

Peggy Ogle

Peggy Ogle

Jun 4, 2017

Peggy J. Ogle, 64, of Loves Park was called home Sunday, June 4, 2017. Born August 9, 1952, in Mount Vernon, the daughter of William and Wilma (Barefield) Dudley.  Graduated from Harlem High School, Class of 1970.  Married Wayne L. Ogle on July 17, 1971, in Loves Park.  Peggy was a beloved and wonderful wife, mother and treasured family member...

Frankie Scott

Frankie Scott

Jun 2, 2017

Frankie Scott, 97, of Rockford passed away Friday, June 2, 2017, in Alpine Fireside Health Center. Born July 30, 1919, in Short Creek, KY, the daughter of Samuel H. and Susie (Shain) Shain.  Married Raymond D. Scott on August 29, 1936, in Sullivan.  Survivors include her sons, Harlan (Carol) Scott and Richard (Beverly) Scott; daughter, Glenda Sue Burman; 15 grandchildren;...

Lyle Oakland

Lyle Oakland

Jun 1, 2017

Lyle G. Oakland, 77, of Machesney Park passed away Thursday, June 1, 2017. Born January 6, 1940, in Bricelyn, MN, the son of Gordon and Thelma (Odegaard) Oakland.  Veteran of the U.S. Air Force.  Married Patricia “Pat” A. Oakland Thompson on October 16, 1965, in Rockford.  Formerly employed by Atwood and retired from Sundstrand.  Member of St. Bridget Catholic Church. ...

Sharon Hawes

Sharon Hawes

Jun 1, 2017

Sharon Rae Hawes, 74, of Rockford passed away Thursday, June 1, 2017. Born June 15, 1942, in Morris, IL, the daughter of Warren C. and Erma E. (Bristol) Turner.  She graduated from Harvard, IL, High School, Class of 1960. Married Harold “Jack” Hawes on June 25, 1960.  She became a licensed cosmetologist and managed a small beauty shop for a...

Rosemary St. Clair

Rosemary St. Clair

May 30, 2017

Rosemary L. St. Clair, 88, of Loves Park passed away Tuesday, May 30, 2017. Born February 17, 1929, in Dixon, the daughter of Frank and Dorothy (Mathias) LeFevre.  Married William C. St. Clair on April 29, 1950, in Loves Park.  She enjoyed word search games, cooking for her family and shopping with the girls.  Survivors include her children, Peggy Goodwin,...

M. Pearson

M. Pearson

May 28, 2017

Maxine Treu-Pearson, 94, of Rockford passed away Sunday, May 28, 2017. Born August 17, 1922, in Rathbun, IA, daughter of Guy W. and Fern M. (Cline) McDanel. Lived most of her life in Rockford and Mesa, AZ. Married the love of her life, Don Treu in 1965, and were together for 30 years until his death in 1995.  Life member...

Barbara Kush

Barbara Kush

May 26, 2017

Barbara C. Kush, 90, of Rockford passed away Friday, May 26, 2017. Born August 5, 1926, in Atlantic, IA, daughter of Guy and Gretchen (Walter) Canon.  Graduated from West High School, Class of 1944.  Married Howard F. Kush on April 15, 1950, in Rockford; he passed away in 2005.  Employed by Sundstrand for more than 33 years.  Member of Holy...

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