Berniece Gale
May 25, 2017
Berniece Christine “Chris” Gale, 68, of Loves Park passed away Thursday, May 25, 2017, in OSF Saint Anthony Medical Center after a short battle with colon cancer. She was born July 19, 1948, in Peoria, the daughter of Wiley C. and Mildred (Tucker) Reed. She graduated from Williamsfield High School in 1966 and married Brent Gale, October 17, 1970. Early...
Chris Johnson
May 23, 2017
Chris H. Johnson, 94, of Rockford passed away Tuesday, May 23, 2017, in Fair Oaks Health Care Center. Born November 14, 1922, in Rockford, the son of John and Anna (Roach) Johnson. Married June M. Polhill on November 8, 1952, in Freeport. Member of the International Operating Engineers Local 150 and employed by Area Erectors for more than 25 years. ...
Maradene Davidson
May 21, 2017
Maradene Davidson, 79, of Rockford passed away Sunday, May 21, 2017. Born October 16, 1937, in Cresco, IA, the daughter of Alastair and Alice (Warren) Robertson. Married Ralph Davidson on February 23, 1957. Maradene was formerly employed by Rockford Surgical, Dickey Staffing and retired from Furst Staffing Services. Member of Holy Family Catholic Church and former member of Emmanuel Episcopal...
Lucille Block
May 20, 2017
Lucille Ida (Born) Block, 98, of Rockford, passed away Saturday, May 20, 2017, at Fairhaven Christian Retirement Center. Born August 12, 1918, in Medford, WI, daughter of Richard and Anna (Hurtienne) Born. Married Carl Block on November 1, 1941. She worked for and retired from the Rockford Public School District and served as an executive secretary to the superintendent. She...
Betty Dahle
May 20, 2017
Betty J. Dahle, 82, of Machesney Park passed away Saturday, May 20, 2017, in her home. Born January 13, 1935, at home, in Cadott, WI, the daughter of James and Loretta (Lacina) Miland. Graduated Stanly High School with honors in 1953. Married John “Jack” H. Dahle on May 5, 1956, at Big Drywood Lutheran Church in Boyd, WI. Moved to...
Marie Medearis
May 18, 2017
Marie T. Medearis, 88, of Machesney Park passed away Thursday, May 18, 2017, in Unity Point Health – Meriter, Madison, WI. Born March 15, 1929, in Rockford, the daughter of Daniel and Sarah Ellen (Witsman) Danielsen. Married Lewis R. Medearis on December 1, 1950, in Loves Park, IL. Employed by Amcore Bank. Survivors include her son, Daniel (Kathleen) Medearis; grandchildren,...
Robert Doherty, Sr.
May 18, 2017
Robert Eugene “Bob” Doherty, Sr., 89, of Rockford passed away at 5:55 a.m. Thursday, May 18, 2017, in SwedishAmerican Hospital. Born August 4, 1927, in Rockford, at the family home on Yonge Street. Bob was the son of Fintan Patrick and Uveta Fay (Bloyer) Doherty. At the age of 2, Bob and his family moved to 512 Frances Avenue in...
Joan Kusler
May 16, 2017
Joan Marie Kusler, 80, of Loves Park entered into eternal rest Tuesday, May 16, 2017. Born December 16, 1936, in Rockford, the daughter of Armour and Fern (Rogers) Ostrom. Graduated from Rockford East High School and St. Anthony School of Nursing in 1957. Married Clyde D. Kusler on June 11, 1960, in Rockford. Employed by Rockford Health Systems for 20...
Susan West
May 15, 2017
Susan J. West, 65, of Loves Park went to be with her Lord and Savior on Monday, May 15, 2017, in OSF Saint Anthony Medical Center. Born July 2, 1951, in Rockford, the daughter of William N. and Sophie I. (Brune) West. Graduated from Harlem High School, Class of 1969. Attended Tennessee Wesleyan College. Employed by Sundstrand Corporation for 30...
James Lavern
May 14, 2017
James Robert Lavern, 70, of Rockford passed away Sunday, May 14, 2017, in Rockford Memorial Hospital. Born August 30, 1946, in Springfield, MO, the son of James and Marie (Cooling) Lavern. Veteran of the U.S. Navy, serving during Vietnam. Married Janis Ragan on March 15, 1969, in North Park Church of Christ. Employed by Com Ed, retiring in 2002. James...
Donald "Don" Hawkins
May 13, 2017
Donald “Don” D. Hawkins, 81, of Avon Park, FL, formerly of Loves Park, IL, passed away Saturday, May 13, 2017, in Sebring, FL. Born March 26, 1936, in Attica, WI, the son of Dean and Laura (Williams) Hawkins. Married Delores L. Stauffacher on June 29, 1955, in Broadhead, WI. Employed by Yellow Transportation, retiring in November 1998. Member of LLL...
Anthony Fair
May 13, 2017
Anthony R. “Tony” Fair, 74, of Roscoe passed away Saturday, May 13, 2017, with his wife, Judith by his side. Born October 22, 1942, in Chicago, the son of Anthony Emerson and Ethel Mae (McFalls) Fair. Tony was raised in Rockford and attended the Rockford Catholic Schools. He graduated from the University of Maryland. Tony served as a paratrooper medic...
Beverly Gibbons
May 11, 2017
Beverly Jean Gibbons, 87, of Rockford passed away Thursday, May 11, 2017, at Pinecrest Community, Mount Morris, Illinois. Born June 28, 1929, in Rockford, the daughter of Louis and Lucille (Walters) Capriola. She was a graduate of Rockford West High School and spent most of her adult life in Rockford. Her happiest times were having all her family together for...
Judith "Judy" Sterling
May 9, 2017
Judith “Judy” J. Sterling, 73, of Roscoe passed away Tuesday, May 9, 2017, in her home. Born February 15, 1944, in Saint Paul, MN, the daughter of Robert and Agnes (Datko) Jansen. Retired from Atwood Mobile Products. Judy volunteered at the concession stands for the Ski Broncs in the late 80’s to the 90’s. She was a devoted mother, grandmother...
Verda Jury
May 8, 2017
Verda Lois (Smith) Jury, 86, of Rockford passed away Monday, May 8, 2017. Born June 25, 1930, in Rochelle, the daughter of William Virden and Jennie Irene (Schmidt) Smith. Graduated from Rochelle High School and Swedish American Nursing School. Married Ralph R. “Lefty” Jury. Formerly employed by Swedish American Hospital and retired as a school nurse from the Harlem Schools. ...
Eugene "Gene" Robinson
May 7, 2017
Eugene “Gene” L. Robinson, 60, of Rockford passed away Monday, May 1, 2017, in his home. Born May 12, 1956, in Rockford, the son of Chester and Adella (Ketchum) Robinson. Married Katherine Cook on July 27, 1974, in Rockford. Formerly employed W.A. Whitney. Employed by Barber-Colman. Volunteered at Rockford J.C.’s. and was an umpire and coached baseball at Ken Rock...
Lorraine Young
May 5, 2017
Lorraine A. Young, 65, of Green Forest, AR, passed away Friday, May 5, 2017, in Springfield, MO. Born September 3, 1951, in Rockford, IL, the daughter of Howard and Lois (Duryea) Block. Survivors include daughter, Michelle Heinze; sons, Jeremy Heinze and Nathanial Young; several grandchildren; mother, Lois Block; sister, Amy Block. Predeceased by her father; husband, Chuck Young; son, Jimmy...
David "Dave" Tanner
May 3, 2017
David “Dave” O. Tanner, 71, of Rockton passed away peacefully Wednesday, May 3, 2017, at home, surrounded by his loving family. Born September 30, 1945, in Oconto, WI, the son of Otis and Margaret (Dawson) Tanner. Dave graduated from Winnebago High School and attended Southern Methodist University in Dallas, TX. Married Carol Dworak on September 11, 1965. His working career...
Evance "Butch" Moreau
May 3, 2017
Evance “Butch” R. Moreau, 74, of Loves Park passed away Wednesday, May 3, 2017, in his home. Born August 9, 1942, in Beloit, WI, the son of Robert E. and Martha M. (Descheemaker) Moreau. Veteran of the U.S. Army, serving during Vietnam. Employed by RGM, retiring in 2009. Avid Green Bay Packer and New York Yankee fan. He enjoyed fishing. ...
Roseann Kisting
May 2, 2017
Roseann M. Kisting, 88, of Loves Park passed away peacefully Tuesday, May 2, 2017. Born May 25, 1928, in Rockford, the daughter of Axel and Helga (Millquist) Rundquist. Graduated from Harlem High School. Married Robert F. Kisting on December 16, 1950, in Rockford; he predeceased her in 1988. Married Keith Miller in 2000; he predeceased her in 2015. Member of...
