Paul Laures
Aug 26, 2016
Paul J. Laures, 79, passed away Friday, August 26, 2016, surrounded by his family. Born March 7, 1937, in New Hampton, Iowa, son of Nick and Loretta Laures. In 1956, he met his wife-to-be, Dorothy Lester, at the Veterans Administration Hospital in Iowa City where they both worked. They were married August 1, 1959, and moved to Rockford in 1960....
Roger Yuccas
Aug 25, 2016
Roger C. Yuccas, 82, of Rockford passed away Thursday, August 25, 2016, from complications related to advanced colon cancer. Born January 27, 1934, in Rockford, the son of Paul and Mitzi (Shakotzus) Yuccas. Veteran of U.S. Army. Married Antonette Mistretta on June19, 1954, in Rockford. Retired pipefitter with Local 23. At the age of 12, after watching Ted Williams, he...
Joan Christopherson
Aug 20, 2016
Joan D. Christopherson, 86, of Loves Park passed away Saturday, August 20, 2016, in Serenity Hospice & Homes, Oregon, IL. Born February 22, 1930, in Marinette, WI, the daughter of Melvin and Bertha (Linser) Benson. Married John H. "Jack" Christopherson on November 21, 1952. Employed as food service manager at Harlem Schools for 28 years, retiring in 1995. Active member...
Albert Earls
Aug 17, 2016
Albert Leroy Earls, 78, of Machesney Park passed away Wednesday, August 17, 2016, surrounded by his family. Born April 29, 1938, in Birch Tree, MO, the son of Luther and Mary (Friend) Earls. Married Georgia Harvey on November 23, 1957, in Rockford. Retired from Martin Automatic. Member of Northern Illinois Hospice Support Group. He enjoyed gardening, traveling and especially spending...
Ruth Mcgough
Aug 16, 2016
Ruth E. McGough, 77, of Rockford passed away peacefully Tuesday, August 16, 2016. Born April 7, 1939, in Richland County, WI, the daughter of James F. and Florence I. (Privett) Hardy. Married David H. McGough on August 26, 1972, in Rockford. Ruth loved spending time with family. She enjoyed camping, traveling and quilting. Survivors include daughter, Stephanie Smeltzer of Colorado;...
Shirley Papen
Aug 12, 2016
Shirley J. Papen, 79, formerly of Loves Park passed away Friday, August 12, 2016 in Swedish American Hospital. Born December 27, 1936 in North Wilkesboro, NC, daughter of John and Dixie (Gregory) Myers. Married Ernest Papen, May 17, 1994 in Las Vegas. Formerly employed by Park Lanes for many years. Member of Mt. Morris Moose Club. Survivors include her husband,...
Jean Thies
Aug 9, 2016
Jean A. Thies, 89, of Loves Park passed away Tuesday, August 9, 2016. Born August 6, 1927, in Rockford, the daughter of Merle and Myrtle (Reid) Finley. Married Donald C. Thies on Sunday, September 1, 1946, in Rockford. Jean loved to bowl, participating in numerous leagues in the area. Member of Macktown Ladies Golf and an avid Chicago Cub fan....
Mary Walters
Aug 7, 2016
Mary G. Walters, 79, of Loves Park, passed away Sunday, August 7, 2016. Born September 27, 1936. Married Miles Henry Walters on May 7, 1956. He passed away in 1994. Mary graduated from Duxbury High School in 1954, received her associate’s degree from Rock Valley College in 1976, and her bachelor’s degree from Rockford College in 1978. As a career...
Margaret "Peg" Springer
Aug 6, 2016
Margaret “Peg” Springer, 91, of Beloit, passed away Saturday, August 6, 2016. Born July 19, 1925, in Luke, Maryland, the daughter of Henry and Marion (Shrewsbury) Schramm. Married C. Spencer Springer on September 24, 1949, in Hollidaysburg, PA. Graduated from Grove City College in Grove City, PA. Worked as a biology teacher in Bellefonte, PA, a teacher’s aid at Paoli...
Irvin Rohl
Aug 1, 2016
Irvin H. Rohl, 87, of Rockford passed away peacefully Monday, August 1, 2016, in the loving arms of his family. Born November 1, 1928, in Perry County, IN, the son of Estel and Jessie Mae (Wiseman) Rohl. Veteran of Korean Conflict, serving in the U.S. Army. Married Marlene Lindsay on February 27, 1954, in Freeport. Employed by Rockford Blacktop for...
Daisy Climer
Jul 30, 2016
Daisy J. Climer, “Miss Daisy”, 84, of Rockford passed away Saturday, July 30, 2016, in her home. Born July 13, 1932, in Aurora, the daughter of Charles and Irene (Simpkins) Wirtanen. Married Harley R. Climer in Morristown, TN. Employed by Milestone. Survivors include son, Harley Climer, Jr.; daughters, Tina Acosta, Robin Climer, Cathleen (Robert) Fatjo, Diane (Jeff) Ziolkowski and Linda...
Reverend Philip Leombruni
Jul 28, 2016
Rev. Philip J. Leombruni, 70, of Rockford went home to be with his Lord Jesus Christ Thursday, July 28, 2016. Born January 30, 1946, in Rockford, the son of John A. and Frances Lena (Catalani) Leombruni. He graduated from West High School, Class of 1964, and married Diana Higgins on January 6, 1968, in Rockford. They were married for 48...
Warren Friest
Jul 25, 2016
Warren C. Friest, 96, a loving husband, father and grandfather, of Rockford passed away Monday, July 25, 2016, in The Villa at P.A. Peterson. Born December 8, 1919, in Radcilffe, Iowa, the son of Paul and Sophia (Holt) Friest. Warren served his country in the U.S. Army during World War II as a Combat Infantryman and Chaplain's Assistant. He received...
Glenda Paul
Jul 24, 2016
Glenda Lee Paul, 80, of Rockford passed away Sunday, July 24, 2016, surrounded by her family. Born August 14, 1935, in Hickory Hill Township, IL, the daughter of Harold Z. and Gladys B. (Austin) Garrison. Employed by SteinMart for 15 years. Survivors include her children, Randall (Karla) Paul of Rockford, Carla (Doug) Allton of Loves Park, Kevin (Cheryl) Paul of...
Willard Harp
Jul 21, 2016
Willard L. Harp, 74, of Loves Park passed away Thursday, July 21, 2016, in his home. Born December 7, 1941, in Christian County, MO, the son of Lloyd and Cecile E. (Roberts) Harp. Willard was a self-employed excavator for many years in the Rockford area. Avid Cubs, NASCAR and Bulls fan. Survivors include Willard’s significant other, Betty Burbach; son, Jeff...
Norma Graves
Jul 20, 2016
Norma J. Graves, 82, of Rockford passed away peacefully on Wednesday, July 20, 2016. Born June 25, 1934, in Lake Orion, MI, the daughter of Maurice and Delia Spencer. Married Paul Gene Graves on March 3, 1955, in Breese, IL. Survivors include her daughters, Shirley Graves and Catherine (Rick) West; sons, Gary, Robert Graves, Robert (Lettie) Graves and Jimmy (Callie)...
Harold Voy
Jul 19, 2016
Harold J. Voy, 89, of Rockford passed away Tuesday, July 19, 2016, in his home. Born December 30, 1926, in Rockford, the son of Alfred and Jessie (Boyer) Voy. Veteran of the U.S. Army and remained involved with the American Legion. Married the love of his life Geraldine T. Scully on May 29, 1954. Retired from ComEd. He was an...
Gail Johnson
Jul 18, 2016
Gail (Wright) Johnson, 90, of Rockton, passed away Monday, July 18, 2016, at Highview in the Woodlands, Rockton. Born as Diana Gail Wright on December 13, 1925, in Rockford, the daughter of Herbert S. and Margaret (Williams) Wright. Graduated from Maine Township High School in Des Plaines, Class of 1944, and graduated from St. Anthony School of Nursing in Rockford,...
Judy Castree
Jul 18, 2016
Judy D. Castree, 62, of Rockford passed away peacefully Monday, July 18, 2016, at River View Cottage, the home she loved, surrounded by her family. Born May 21, 1954, in Russellville, AL. Judy was one of nine children born to her parents, Lloyd and Tommie Lou (Mansell) Minnick. She married Tom Castree on November 15, 1973, in Rockford and together...
Dean Johnson
Jul 17, 2016
Dean H. Johnson, 80, of Loves Park passed away Sunday, July 17, 2016. Born May 16, 1936, in Rockford, son of Eddie Axel and Wyone D. (Armstrong) Johnson. Veteran of the U.S. Navy. Married Ferne Luepkes in Kirkland, August 29, 1959. Retired from Sundstrand Manufacturing in 1995 after 40 years. Member of Riverside Community Church, UAW Local 592 and former...
