Jean Palombi
Mar 28, 2017
Jean I. Palombi, 85, of Rockford made the final edit in her life-long handbook on Tuesday, March 28, 2017, at the Bickford House, Rockford. Her completed works include more character development than drama. “Momola” was a capable, independent, strong-willed woman, with a wry sense of humor (“What a hoot!”), who loved being with her family and friends, filling her with...
Roger Sloggett
Mar 25, 2017
Roger Gordon Sloggett, 96, of Rockford, passed away at his Willows Health Center home and joined his wife in heaven on Saturday, March 25, 2017. In a life well celebrated, he was born December 22, 1920, in Rockford, the son of Edward M. and Lottie E. (McGregor) Sloggett. Roger was a U.S. Navy veteran, who served his country during World...
Bonnie Helmick
Mar 23, 2017
Bonnie June Helmick, 89, of Palm Coast, FL, formerly of Rockford, IL, went home to be with our Lord Tuesday, May 23, 2017, in Stuart F. Hospice House. Born June 28, 1927, in Rockford, the daughter of Henry and Hazel (Hickox) Taylor. Bonnie married Allen “Rocky” Helmick in 1947. Together they had 5 children. They later divorced. She met Henry...
Loretta Knodle
Mar 20, 2017
Loretta J. Knodle, 87, of Rockford passed away peacefully Monday, March 20, 2017, surrounded by her loved ones. Born December 5, 1929, in Freeport, the daughter of Clarence and Belle (Fager) Myers. Married Hubert L. Knodle on May 22, 1948, in Leaf River. Member of Bethany Presbyterian Church. Active for many years with the Republican Party, North Suburban Women’s Club...
Birdeena Edmond
Mar 18, 2017
Birdeena M. Edmond, 85, of Machesney Park, passed away Saturday, March 18, 2017. Born September 11, 1931, in Cheyenne County, KS, the daughter of Orbie D. and Edna Alice (Demry) Horn. Veteran of the Korean Conflict, serving in the U.S. Army. United in marriage to William “Bill” Edmond in West Plains, MO. Employed as a secretary for Blackhawk Baptist Association...
Robert "Bob" Kleckner
Mar 16, 2017
Robert “Bob” Reid Kleckner, 70, of Belvidere, passed away suddenly Thursday, March 16, 2017. Born July 2, 1946, in Rockford, the son of Clarence W. and Margaret A. (Reid) Kleckner. Graduated from West High School, Class of 1964. Veteran of the Vietnam conflict where he was stationed in Korea, serving in the U.S. Army. Married Diane L. Rockwell on December...
Heinz Haese
Mar 15, 2017
Heinz G. Haese, 87, of Loves Park went home to be with his Lord and Savior Wednesday, March 15, 2017, in Lincolnshire Place. Born September 12, 1929, in Elbing, Germany, the son of Gustav and Anna (Schmeier) Haese. Married Lorraine A. Johnson on November 26, 1958, in Fairbault, MN. Retired from Wisconsin Power & Light. Member of Westside Baptist Church...
Douglas Hersey
Mar 15, 2017
Douglas G. Hersey, 74, of Caledonia passed peacefully Wednesday, March 15, 2017, with family by his side. Born November 26, 1942, in Chicago, the son of Douglas G. and Louise V. (Shaw) Hersey. Graduated from Harlem High School, Class of 1960. Veteran of the Vietnam conflict, proudly serving in the U.S. Navy for 6 years. Married Nancy Hough on October...
Judith "Judy" Merrifield
Mar 14, 2017
Judith “Judy” A. Merrifield, 76, of Loves Park passed away Tuesday, March 14, 2017, in Amberwood Care Center. Born September 6, 1940, in Rockford, the daughter of Robert B. and Wanda M. (LaFontaine) Blankenship. Married H. David Merrifield on May 30, 1997, in Galena. Graduated from Harlem High School, Class of 1958. Formerly employed at Park State Bank and Ingersoll...
Emily Roell
Mar 14, 2017
Emily Louise Roell, 97, of Beaver Dam, WI, passed away Tuesday, March 14, 2017, in Beaver Dam. Born August 2, 1919, in Crawfordsville, IN, the daughter of Robert Coleman and Katie Belle (Burgess) Jones. She graduated from Morton High School in Richmond, IN, Class of 1936. Emily married Ted G. Roell, Jr., on September 30, 1938. Emily and Ted relocated...
Lavonne Schutt
Mar 12, 2017
LaVonne L. (Bowman) Schutt, 86, of Machesney Park passed away at 6:02 a.m. Sunday, March 12, 2017, in Amberwood Care Center, after suffering for several years with dementia. Born February 10, 1931, in Mount Carroll, the second daughter of Elmer and Lucille (Haas) Bowman. Graduate of Rockford West High School, Class of 1949. Married Alan L. Schutt on April 14,...
Linda Greenlee
Mar 10, 2017
Linda Ann Greenlee, 64, of Indianapolis, IN, went home to be with her Lord Friday, March 10, 2017. She was born and raised in Illinois on February 11, 1953. She attended Western Illinois University. Linda was a longtime math teacher and retired from Lawrence Township, in Indianapolis, having moved to in Indiana with her family in 1990. She was a...
Betty Sundberg
Mar 10, 2017
Betty L. Sundberg of Loves Park passed away Friday, March 10, 2017. She was born on June 6, 1935, in Rockford, the daughter of John and Mildred (Bower) Smith. Betty worked 36 years for Barber-Colman Co., retiring November, 1998. She loved being a grandmother and being called Grandma was the delight of her day. Betty enjoyed working in her yard,...
Jacquelyn "Jackie" Krahenbuhl
Mar 10, 2017
Jacquelyn "Jackie" Lee Krahenbuhl, 80, of Rockford passed away Friday, March 10, 2017, with her devoted husband, Alan, of 62 years, holding her hand, following a long and challenging journey with dementia. Jackie was born March 3, 1937, to Guyon and Helen McDowell in Zielgler, a small town in Southern Illinois of which she had many fond memories. Jackie met...
Phyllis Robbins
Mar 10, 2017
Phyllis Ann Robbins, 79, of Rockford died Friday, March 10, 2017, in Rock River Health Care, where she was a resident. She was born May 15, 1937, in Rockford, the daughter of the late Clyde and Violet (Kramer) Robbins. Phyllis worked for Tidy-Didee Diaper Service in Rockford for 20 years and attended Grace Lutheran Church in Loves Park. Phyllis was...
Teresa Friel
Mar 6, 2017
Teresa A. Friel, 49, of Rockford passed away Monday, March 6, 2017, at home surrounded by family. Born May 8, 1967, in Rockford, the daughter of Joseph J. and Josephine F. (Szuminski) Friel. Member of St. Bridget Catholic Church. Retired volunteer from Rockford Health Systems and Growth Enterprises. Survivors include her mother, Josephine Friel of Loves Park; sisters, Lynne (Robert)...
Donald Dieterman
Mar 2, 2017
Donald L. Dieterman, 85, of Rockford passed on Thursday, March 2, 2017. Born April 14, 1931, in Cedarville, the son of Albert and Vera M. (Daniels) Dieterman, Sr. Married Louise B. Vaughan on January 28, 1951, in Rockford. Owned and operated A Town & Country Sanitary Service for years, retiring in 2000. Avid Chicago Cubs fan. He loved watching John...
William "Bill" Lee
Feb 27, 2017
William “Bill” C. Lee, 69, of Machesney Park entered into eternal rest Monday, February 27, 2017. Born August 6, 1947, in Rockford, the son of Charles W. and Edna L. (Grass) Lee. Graduated from Harlem High School, Class of 1965. Veteran of the U.S. Army Reserves. Married Kathleen Taylor on July 21, 1974, in Caledonia. Formerly employed by Lee’s Furniture...
Bill Scott
Feb 26, 2017
Bill R. Scott, 70, of Machesney Park passed away peacefully Sunday, February 26, 2017, in his home. Born June 1, 1946, in Iuka, IL, the son of Curt and Eva (Gordon) Scott. Married Sherry Stayner on May 29, 1986, in Rockford. Current owner and operator Vic and Jim’s Tap in Loves Park and was formerly a Teamster truck driver. Member...
Ronald "Ron" Bergeron
Feb 24, 2017
Ronald “Ron” L. Bergeron, 75, of Rockford was called home Friday, February 24, 2017. Born October 5, 1941, in Rockford, the son of Louis and Pauline (Ahlendorf) Bergeron. Employed by Auburn Street Auto Parts and more recently employed by Farm & Fleet. Ron was an animal lover, he enjoyed feeding the birds, viewing the thoroughbred horses, classic car shows and...
