Lillie Mayborne
Oct 21, 2016
Lillie M. Mayborne, 87, of Rockford went to be with the Lord Friday, October 21, 2016. Born May 9, 1929, in Trumann, Arkansas, daughter of Dewey and Mary (Denton) Lasley. Married Ray Mayborne on June 28, 1969, in Loves Park. She was an accomplished crocheter and made many lovely keepsakes for her family to cherish. Survivors include sons, Calvin (Sherie),...
Anastasia Sterzer
Oct 20, 2016
Anastasia Sterzer, 97, of Loves Park died Thursday, October 20, 2016, in Bridgeway Senior Living, Bensenville. Born March 14, 1919, in Russia, the daughter of Philip and Natalie Wioloschin. Married Johann Sterzer on October 25, 1939, in Russia. She and her husband sponsored numerous families migrating from Germany. Survivors include her son, Heinz (Iva) Buehner; grandchildren, Nadya, Dino, Sharla and...
Charles "Charlie" Mcdaniel
Oct 18, 2016
Charles “Charlie” L. McDaniel, 81, of Machesney Park entered into eternal rest Tuesday, October 18, 2016. Born November 18, 1934, in Rockford, the son of George and Verna (Wagner) McDaniel. Married Nancy I. (Traver) Onley on January 22, 1966, in North Park. Employed by Atwood Industries for more than 40 years. He enjoyed feeding the yard animals while smoking his...
Roger Engstrom
Oct 17, 2016
Roger D. Engstrom, 63, of Rockford passed away peacefully Monday, October 17, 2016. Born February 18, 1953, in Rockford, the son of Donald W. and Allene (Arends) Engstrom. Attended West High School. Member of Ironworkers Local 498. He worked on projects, large and small, throughout the Midwest for many years. Member of Holy Family Catholic Church where he was confirmed...
Angela Mausehund
Oct 14, 2016
Angela M. Mausehund, 36, of Machesney Park passed away Friday, October 14, 2016. Born September 15, 1980, in Rockford, the daughter of Mark W. and Toni L. (Carter) Hafferty. Angela was currently studying Radiology at Rockford Memorial Hospital, working on completing her clinicals. Her family was her top priority, especially spending time with her children. She truly touched and enriched...
Sylvia Maness
Oct 13, 2016
Sylvia (Brockman) Maness, 86, of Rockford went to be with her Lord and Savior Thursday, October 13, 2016. Born August 2, 1930, in Rockford; the only child of Harry and Ida (Schmidt) Brockman. Sylvia began a lifelong love of her Christian faith at St. Paul Lutheran Church and continued deepening her commitment through involvement in various faith based organizations and...
Jessica Hamilton
Oct 10, 2016
Jessica Ann Hamilton, 26, of Loves Park passed away peacefully Monday, October 10, 2016. Born March 27, 1990, in Tachikawa, Yokota Air Base, Japan, the daughter of Dirk and Shirley (Bernabe) Hamilton. She had an infectious smile. Jessica loved the outdoors, music, arts, crafts, the circus and movies. Survivors include her father, Dirk (Raquel) Hamilton; mother, Shirley Corley; brothers, Aaron...
Edward Schlueter, Jr.
Oct 9, 2016
Edward J. “Cowboy” Schlueter, Jr., 73, of Machesney Park entered into eternal rest Sunday, October 9, 2016, in Rockford Memorial Hospital. Born May 4, 1943, in Elkader, Iowa, the son of Edward and Marie (Kafer) Schlueter, Sr. Veteran, serving in the U.S. Army. Married Patricia Ottaway on October 15, 1988, in Dubuque, Iowa. Employed by Rockford Clutch for 32 years....
Eleanor "Delores" Martin
Oct 4, 2016
Eleanor “Delores” (Campbell) Martin, 90, of Rockford passed away October 4, 2016, in Rockford Memorial Hospital. Born June 19, 1926, in Chicago, the daughter of Robert H. and Agnes J. (McGuire) Campbell. Graduated from Trinity College in Washington, D.C., Class of 1947. Employed as a stewardess for United Airlines from 1947 to 1949. Married Richard W. Martin on July 2,...
Shirley Moyer
Sep 26, 2016
Shirley M. Moyer, 81, of Rockford was called home Monday, September 26, 2016. Born August 12, 1935, in Corning, Ark., the daughter of Walter and Marjorie E. (Booth) Higgs. Married Donald E. Moyer, Sr., on December 13, 1958, in Rockford. Employed by Rockford Products for more than 20 years. She loved going to their retirement home in Dellwood, Wis. Shirley...
M. "Dolores" Nelson
Sep 25, 2016
M. "Dolores" Nelson, 83, of Loves Park passed away Sunday, September 25, 2016, in Riverside Medical Center, Kankakee. Born October 17, 1932, in Chattanooga, TN., the daughter of Henry M. and Sarah L. (Watson) Holcomb. Married Richard W. Nelson, Sr., on October 21, 1949, in Loves Park. Employed as a medical legal secretary by Swedish American Hospital and later employed...
Mary Durham
Sep 20, 2016
Mary A. Durham, 66, of Rockford was called home Tuesday, September 20, 2016, in her home. Born April 3, 1950, in Rockford, the daughter of Roland and Joan R. (Flynn) Williams. Married Richard A. Durham on August 1, 1970, in Rockford. Avid Chicago Cubs fan. She loved crocheting. Survivors include her children, Chris (Ellen) Durham, Robert (Janelle) Durham, Paul (Stephanie)...
Betty Henry
Sep 20, 2016
Betty J. Henry, 87, of Loves Park passed away Tuesday, September 20, 2016. Born February 10, 1929, in Belvidere. Married Raymond J. Henry on August 1, 1950, in Rapid City. Member of St. Bridget Catholic Church and the St. Theresa's Guild. Member of YWCA where she loved to attend swim classes as well as help teach classes. Avid bingo player,...
Mary Lamarca-Paravala
Sep 19, 2016
Mary M. LaMarca-Paravala, 97, of Rockford, passed away peacefully Monday, September 19, 2016, with her family by her side. Born March 20, 1919, in South Beloit, the daughter of Tony and Mary (Barraco) Bertolino. Attended South Beloit schools. Married Paul LaMarca on June 10, 1944; he passed away January 1974. Married Joseph Paravala on February 16, 1990. Mary loved being...
Myles Wearsch
Sep 19, 2016
Myles Jeffrey Wearsch, 26, of Loves Park passed away peacefully Monday, September 19, 2016, surrounded by his family, after a long illness. Born September 5, 1990, in Rockford, the son of Jeffrey A. and Susan M. (Kluver) Wearsch. Myles loved life, was a strong individual who loved beating the odds. He always lit up when a pretty nurse walked into...
Bruce Green
Sep 18, 2016
Bruce A. Green, 55, of Rockford passed away Sunday, September 18, 2016. Born September 2, 1961, in Dixon, the son of Albert and Elizabeth (Schubert) Green, Jr. Graduated from Guilford High School, Class of 1979. He received his associates degree from Rockford Business College. Married Mary Montelongo on March 11, 1983, in Rockford. Employed by Logli’s Grocery Store for more...
Dorothy Wherley
Sep 14, 2016
Dorothy Marie Wherley, 90, of Loves Park, went to her heavenly home on Wednesday, September 14, 2016, surrounded by her four children. She was born August 29, 1926, in Rockford, the daughter of Fred L. and Marie K. (Sherman) Barkley. Graduated from Harlem High School, Class of 1944. Married Reuben G. Wherley, Jr. on July 5, 1958, in Rockford. Employed...
Gordon Anderson
Sep 8, 2016
Gordon N. Anderson, 67, of Rockford passed away Thursday, September 8, 2016. Born March 26, 1949, in Rockford, the son of Gordon E. and Olivia (Porcellotti) Anderson. Veteran of the National Guard. Survivors include his brothers, Bill (Sally) Anderson and Alan (Susan) Anderson; niece, Carrie Anderson; one aunt and several cousins. Predeceased by his parents. Service at 1 p.m. Friday,...
Linda Sampson
Sep 3, 2016
Linda S. Sampson, 59, of Loves Park, passed away Saturday, September 3, 2016, at home, surrounded by her family. Born December 3, 1956, in Chicago, the daughter of John and Grace (Green) Igrasek. Married Steven Sampson, Sr. Survivors include her husband, Steven of Loves Park; sons, John (Meghan) Williams of Wisconsin Rapids, WI, and Steven Sampson, Jr., of Loves Park;...
Diane Kleckner
Sep 1, 2016
Diane L. (Rockwell) Kleckner, 69, of Belvidere passed away Thursday, September 1, 2016, in her home, after a long courageous battle with Pulmonary Fibrosis. Born September 28, 1946, in Rockford, the daughter of Delos and Delores (Stanbury) Rockwell, Jr. She was the first of four children. Diane was a graduate of Rockford West High School, Class of 1964. She enjoyed...
