Robert "Rob" Gentry
Feb 12, 2017
Robert “Rob” J. Gentry, 50, of Machesney Park passed away Sunday, February 12, 2017, in his home, after a lengthy battle with cancer. Born October 13, 1966, in Rockford, the son of Jim and Linda (Bressler) Gentry. Married Shelley Heidenreich on August 4, 1989, in Rockford. Graduated from Harlem High School in 1984, and Illinois State in 1991. Rob acquired...
Melinda Blade
Feb 6, 2017
Melinda J. Blade, 55, of Loves Park passed away Monday, February 6, 2017, in Forest City Rehab & Nursing Center. Born December 22, 1961, in Rockford, daughter of Milard and Vida A. (Creek) Blade. Survivors include daughter, Lydia (Ryan) Trombley; sisters, Laura (Dennis) Forrest, Jo Ann (Junior) Pruitt, Mildred Pruitt and Nancy (Curtis) Lighthart; brother, Gene Blade; many nieces, nephews,...
Carol Scott
Feb 4, 2017
Carol J Scott, 81, of Rockford passed away Saturday, February 4, 2017, after a short illness. Born May 9, 1935, in De Kalb, the daughter of Harold and Marion (Conley) Quarnstrom. Married Stan Gordon; he predeceased her. Married David Scott on November 20, 1992, in Rockton. Employed by Geri’s Hamburger, Stanley’s Diner and most recently Barber-Colman, retiring in 1997. Member...
Andrew Hauser
Feb 4, 2017
Andrew A. “Andy” Hauser, 81, of Cherry Valley passed away Saturday, February 4, 2017. Born August 8, 1935, in Rockford, the son of Arthur and Theresa (Fuchs) Hauser. Married Donna Shaw on June 30, 1956, in Rockford. Employed by Rockford Drill Head for 45 years. He formerly ran Ingersoll Golf Courses kitchen and pro-shop for several years. Member of St....
Beverly Armstrong
Feb 2, 2017
Beverly J. Armstrong, 87, of Loves Park passed away peacefully Thursday, February 2, 2017, surrounded by her family. Born October 10, 1929, in Chili, WI, the daughter of Harold and Ethel (Hopp) O'Dell. Married Robert Armstrong on July 3, 1948, in Roscoe. Formerly employed by Rockford Dry Goods for many years. Employed as a bus driver by the Harlem School...
Keith Polhamus
Feb 2, 2017
Keith A. Polhamus, 86, of Loves Park passed away Thursday, February 2, 2017, in his home. Born January 25, 1931, in Augusta, Wis., the son of Leslie and Gena (Wilson) Polhamus. Married Patricia Townson on November 27, 1954, in Rockford. Veteran of the Korean Conflict, serving in the U.S. Navy. Employed by Barker Rockford for 38 years, retiring in 1996. ...
Gwendolyn "Gwen" Doolan
Feb 1, 2017
Gwendolyn “Gwen” Faye Doolan, 84, of Rockford passed away Wednesday, February 1, 2017. Born February 24, 1932, in Flint, Mich., the daughter of William Jesse and Margaret (Robb) Barnett. Married Patrick James Doolan on February 14, 1959, in Chicago. Employed by North Main Animal Hospital and Bergner’s Distribution Center. Member of St. Bridget Catholic Church, Faith Center and Birthright Association. ...
Deforest "Frosty" Eggert
Feb 1, 2017
DeForest R. "Frosty" Eggert, 81, of Machesney Park passed away Wednesday, February 1, 2017, in his home. Born July 18, 1935, in Harvard, the son of Gustave and Marcella (Natzke) Eggert. Veteran of Korea, proudly serving in the U.S. Marine Corps. Married Violet Getter on October 19, 1974, in Rockford. Retired from Southern Imperial and formerly employed by W.I. Canteen...
Kevin Hanneman, Jr.
Feb 1, 2017
Kevin L. Hanneman, Jr., 30, of Machesney Park, lost his battle with addiction on Wednesday, February 1, 2017. Born November 26, 1986, in Rockford, the son of Kevin L. and Kimberly (Friend) Hanneman, Sr. Attended Harlem High School. Kevin was a loving father, son and brother. He had McGyver-like talent and loved skateboarding. Survivors include sons, Kaleb and Mitchell; father,...
Betty Leach
Jan 31, 2017
Betty L. Leach, 83, of Rockford passed away Tuesday, January 31, 2017, in her home. Born March 5, 1933, in Corning, Ark., the daughter of Henry and Dollie (Pringle) Alexander. Married Arvil Leach on November 6, 1953, in Datto, Ark. Betty and Avril ran Arvil Leach Painting for many years. Survivors include her daughters, Merry Ann Young and Boby Sparacino;...
Helen Hackbert
Jan 31, 2017
Helen M. “Granny” Hackbert, 85, of Rockford passed away Tuesday, January 31, 2017, in The Villa at P.A. Peterson. Born February 2, 1931, in Cherry Valley, the daughter of Gilbert and Hazel (Latham) Spencer. Married Ronald E. Hackbert on October 13, 1951, in Rockford. Employed by Fishers Potato Chips. Granny loved playing bingo, listening to country and gospel music and...
Leon Shepardson
Jan 21, 2017
Leon S. Shepardson, 92, of Rockford, passed away Saturday, January 21, 2017. Born December 18, 1924, in Rockford, the son of Harlan and Laura (Scott) Shepardson. Veteran of the U.S. Army. Married Marian Davis. Owner of United Lighting and United Electric for over 40 years. Member of Trinity Lutheran Church. Survivors include daughter, Sue (Gary) Price of Springfield; son, James...
Ellen Whittaker
Jan 18, 2017
Ellen Gaynell Whittaker, 58, of Loves Park passed away Wednesday, January 18, 2017, in her home. Born July 20, 1958, in Rockford, the daughter of Don L. and Shirley (Boken) Gugliuzza. Married John W. Whittaker on March 28, 1980, in Rockford. Employed by Schnuck’s, formerly Logli’s for many years. Ellen enjoyed researching her family genealogy, reading, cooking, making small talk...
Elizabeth "Betty" Pennington
Jan 16, 2017
Elizabeth “Betty” M. Pennington, 91, of Rockford passed away peacefully Monday, January 16, 2017. Born September 24, 1925, in Rockford, the daughter of Robert and Frances (Hanford) Hough. Graduated from Rockford West High School and received a horticulture certificate from Rock Valley College. Married Everett "Penny" Pennington on May 22, 1943, in Rockford. Employed as a cook by Auburn High...
Mary Patterson
Jan 15, 2017
Mary Emma (Wallis) Patterson, 100, of Rockford passed away Sunday, January 15, 2017, in River Bluff Nursing Home. Born June 14, 1916, in Walnut Ridge, AR, the daughter of Minor and Sarah (DeRossett) Wallis. Married John Henry Patterson on July 10, 1937, in Walnut Ridge, AR. Moved to the Rockford area in December 1952, coming here from Pocahontas, AR. Employed...
Edward "Ed" Weiss
Jan 14, 2017
Edward Luther Weiss, 93, of Rockford, IL, passed away peacefully and surrounded by love at the Atrium in Rockford on Saturday, January 14, 2017. Born March 11, 1923, in Brewster, MN, the son of the Rev. Joseph Weiss and Dorthea (Balfanz) Weiss. Married Audrey Berg on April 19, 1953. Ed was a devoted Christian and a loving son, brother, husband,...
Patricia Turner
Jan 13, 2017
Patricia M. Turner, 89, of Machesney Park passed away Friday, Jan. 13, 2017. Born Sept. 20, 1927, in Nolan, AR, daughter of Clarence and Mame (Hare) Ragan. Married Jesse Turner on March 18, 1944. Patricia was a dedicated member of North Park Church of Christ. She was a lifelong avid St. Louis Cardinal fan, back to the days of listening...
James Moore
Jan 13, 2017
James Earl Moore, 94, of Machesney Park finished his race and went to be with the Lord on Friday, January 13, 2017. Born May 9, 1922, in Eupora, MS, the son of Lee and Lula Lucinda Moore. He proudly served his country during World War II as an airplane mechanic in the U.S. Navy. Married Mildred Earline Morgan on November...
Jeffrey Mounts
Jan 9, 2017
Jeffrey S. “Pyro Jeff” Mounts, 56, of Rockton passed away Monday, January 9, 2017, in his home, surrounded by family. Born June 30, 1960, in Spring Valley, the son of Frank and Olive (Donoho) Mounts. Graduated from Harlem High School, Class of 1978. Married Kareen Guarino. Employed by Carpenters Local 792 for 25 years and owned and operated Fire in...
Essie Dawson
Jan 8, 2017
Essie Lorene Dawson, 95, of Freeport passed away Sunday, January 8, 2017, in Stephenson Nursing Center. Born October 11, 1921, in Ravenden, AR, the daughter of Frank M. and Anna Mae (Brooks) Jones. Married Truman Dawson on September 24, 1938, in Hoxie, AR; he passed away May 25, 2000. Employed by Amerock Corporation for 20 years. Survivors include her sons,...
