Obituaries

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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Kent Moberg

Kent Moberg

Dec 15, 2016

Kent A. Moberg, 94, formerly of Loves Park, IL, passed away peacefully, at his home, Thursday, December 15, 2016, in Columbia, MO, surrounded by his son and family. He was born on June 25, 1922, in Rockford, IL, and was the son of Lawrence F. and Zelda (Parks) Moberg. Graduated from West High School, Class of 1942. Veteran of World...

Terry Bennett

Terry Bennett

Dec 11, 2016

Terry E. Bennett, 63, of Rockford passed away Sunday, December 11, 2016, in Rockford Memorial Hospital. Born November 28, 1953, in Peoria, the son of Harold and Bernadeen (Stewart) Bennett. Married Wanda Stanley on May 16, 1992, in Shirland Methodist Church. Employed as a carpet technician for various companies in the Rockford area. Terry enjoyed fishing, especially kidding and giving...

Eduardo "Eddie" Rodriguez, Sr.

Eduardo "Eddie" Rodriguez, Sr.

Dec 9, 2016

Eduardo “Eddie” Z. Rodriguez, Sr., 75, of Loves Park, passed away peacefully, Friday, December 9, 2016, surrounded by family. Born January 6, 1941, in San Antonio, Texas, the son of Gregorio and Ida (Zapata) Rodriguez. Veteran of U.S. Army. Married Julia “Marty” Rodriguez on October 18, 1963, in Washington, D.C. Employed by Applied Products, previously by Blackhawk Gasket and Kysor...

Bruce West

Bruce West

Dec 7, 2016

Bruce A. West, 55, of Rockford, passed away Wednesday, December 7, 2016, at home, after a short illness. Born June 9, 1961, in Rockford, the son of Tracy and Rita (Lane) West. Graduated from Harlem High School, Class of 1979. Received his Associate’s degree from Rock Valley College. Veteran of the U.S. Navy Reserves. Married Susanne (Murray) Lee. Previously employed...

Terrie Anderson

Terrie Anderson

Dec 5, 2016

Terrie Lynn Anderson, 55, of Janesville, Wisconsin, passed away Monday, December 5, 2016, in Rockford, Illinois. Born September 20, 1961, in Rockford, the daughter of Howard and Carolyn Rose (Umbenhower) Gran. Terrie loved fishing. Survivors include her sons, Jeremy Gran of Rockford and Corey Gran of McGregor, Iowa; grandson, Aedan Gran of Rockford; mother, Carolyn of Janesville; and father, Howard...

Teonna "Tete" Pulliam

Teonna "Tete" Pulliam

Dec 1, 2016

Teonna “TeTe” Lee Pulliam, 37, of Loves Park passed away Thursday, December 1, 2016. Born December 11, 1978, in Rockford. Survivors include her father, Perry Lee Vernor; mother, Betty Pulliam; brother, Kenan Pulliam; sister, Dalila (Victor) Rhea; numerous nieces and nephews. Predeceased by paternal grandfathers, Vance Vernor and James Thompson; maternal grandmother, Opaline Pulliam. Services were private.  Arrangements by Delehanty...

Michael Prindle

Michael Prindle

Nov 29, 2016

Michael D. Prindle, 74, of Apopka, Florida, passed away Tuesday, November 29, 2016. Born May 17, 1942, in Pontiac, Illinois, the son of William and Camilla (Johnson) Prindle. Veteran of the U.S. Army. Married Judith McLachlan on June 16, 1979, in Rockton. Employed by Motorola for over 20 years, retiring in 1981. Michael loved spending time with family. He also...

Frederick Miessler

Frederick Miessler

Nov 28, 2016

Frederick E. “Fred” Miessler, 79, of Rockford, died in Christ, Monday, November 28, 2016. Fred was born August 8, 1937, in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, son of Paul and Hilda (Haertel) Miessler. He graduated from Green Bay West High School in 1955 and very proudly served in the U.S. Navy for four years and the Naval Reserves for an additional four years....

Linda Schuepbach

Linda Schuepbach

Nov 25, 2016

Linda Kaye Schuepbach, 68, of Rockford, died Friday, November 25, 2016, in Forest City Rehab & Nursing Center. Born October 23, 1948, in Monroe, Wisconsin, the daughter of Robert Roy and Shirley Elaine (Johnson) Schuepbach. Survivors include brother, Tom (Linda) Schuepbach; sister-in-law, Linda Schuepbach; special aunt and uncle, Nancy and Mike Magnelia; nieces and nephews, Johnny (Casey), Bobbie Camacho, Jared...

Caroline "Card" Thomson

Caroline "Card" Thomson

Nov 23, 2016

Caroline “Card” W. Thomson, 84, of Rockford was reunited with her husband Wednesday, November 23, 2016. Born April 3, 1932, in Bainbridge, NY, the daughter of George and Margaret (Shay) Pangburn. Married Merwin “Mert” H. Thomson on Christmas Eve at her parents home and were married 63 years until Mert’s passing in 2012. Member of North Love Baptist Church and...

Jack Kooistra

Jack Kooistra

Nov 21, 2016

Jack Kooistra, 96, of Rockford passed away Monday, November 21, 2016, from complications following a fall. Jack was born March 8, 1920, in Lewistown, MT, the third child of Joseph and Bertha Kooistra. He married Pauline Strang on February 10, 1943, in Woodstock. Jack worked as a farmer in his early years. Later, he went into trucking. Jack first bought...

John "Jack" Gough

John "Jack" Gough

Nov 21, 2016

John “Jack” Gough, 80, of Rockford, went to be with the Lord Jesus, Monday, November 21, 2016. Born March 4, 1936, in Rockford, the son of Joseph and Margaret (Lynch) Gough. Veteran of U.S. Marine Corps. John loved to watch his nephews, Jay and David Gough and the Gough grandsons Racing and Michael Bilderbach Racing. Survivors include brother, David (Jackie)...

Steve Litrop

Steve Litrop

Nov 16, 2016

Steve J. Litrop, 80, of Rockford entered into eternal rest Wednesday, November 16, 2016. Born April 16, 1936, in Chicago, the son of Stephan and Mary (Plecko) Litrop. Survivors include his sisters, Mary Ann (August) Benesh and Cecelia O’Connor; sister-in-law, Margaret Litrop; and he will be missed by many nieces and nephews. Predeceased by his parents; brother, John Litrop; and...

Friederike Stadalius

Friederike Stadalius

Nov 14, 2016

Friederike Stadalius, 103, of Rockford passed away Monday, November 14, 2016, in Presence Cor Mariae Center. Born November 12, 1913, in Munich, Germany, the daughter of Frederick and Karolina (Lang) Brandstetter. Married Joseph Stadalius on October 1, 1949, in Munich. Rockford area resident since September 1953. Employed by Testor Corporation for 24 years, retiring in 1976. Member of St. Bridget...

David Celner

David Celner

Nov 12, 2016

David John Celner, 69, of Rockford passed away Saturday, November 12, 2016, in Rockford Memorial Hospital. Born September 28, 1947, in Rockford, the son of Charles and Margaret (Benfield) Celner. Graduated from West High School, Class of 1965, and Minnesota State College at Mankato, Class of 1969. Veteran of Vietnam, serving in the U.S. Army from 1969 to 1971. Married...

Stanley Sliwa

Stanley Sliwa

Nov 9, 2016

Stanley J. Sliwa, 95, of Loves Park passed away Wednesday, November 9, 2016, in Alpine Fireside Health Center. Born December 26, 1920, in Chicago, the son of Walenty and Amelia (Tyks) Sliwa. Veteran of World War II, serving in the U.S. Army. Married June A. (Hulbert) Pocius on July 7, 1987, in Bellwood. Lived 29 years in Loves Park, coming...

Russell Logsdon

Russell Logsdon

Nov 9, 2016

Russell Allen Logsdon, 90, of Byron passed away Tuesday, November 8, 2016. Born August 6, 1926, in Litchfield, the son of William and Mathilda (Burkhardt) Logsdon. Veteran of World War II, serving in the U.S. Army. He was stationed at San Louis Obispo, California; there he married Opal Lavon White on August 7, 1946. They were married for almost 66...

Matthew Estes

Matthew Estes

Nov 8, 2016

Matthew Douglas Estes, 36, of Loves Park passed away Tuesday, November 8, 2016, in his home. Born February 27, 1980, in Fort Collins, Colorado, the son of Steven and Christine (Ackerman) Estes. Matthew enjoyed photography and loved his family. He was an avid Cubs, Denver Broncos and Blackhawks fan. Survivors include his children, Breanna and Steven Estes; mother, Chris Sherrard;...

Kenneth Bryant, Jr.

Kenneth Bryant, Jr.

Nov 7, 2016

Kenneth H. Bryant, Jr., 74, of Rockford passed away peacefully Monday, November 7, 2016, in his home, surrounded by family, after a long illness. Born November 27, 1941, in Rockford, the son of Kenneth and Lois M. (Kuntzelman) Bryant, Sr. Veteran of the U.S. Navy. Married Betty Corn on September 22, 1962, in Detroit, Michigan. Employed by Martin Automatic for...

Margaret "Marge" Hobson

Margaret "Marge" Hobson

Nov 1, 2016

Margaret “Marge” J. Hobson, 78, of Stoughton, WI, was called home Tuesday, November 1, 2016. Born August 6, 1938, in Sioux City, IA, the daughter of Glen T. and Florence E. (Dieckbernd) McDonald. She especially loved her family and spending time with her grandkids. Marge enjoyed baking and was well known for her scotch-a-roos. Survivors include her children, Dave (Julie)...

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