Doris Soderberg
Sep 28, 2024
Doris Louise (Anderson) Soderberg, 97, of Rockford, IL, passed away on Saturday, September 28, 2024. She was a beloved mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, and great-great grandmother. Doris was born on September 14, 1927, at her parent's home, in Rockford, the 6th child of John and Edith (Swenson) Anderson. We were honored recently to celebrate her 97th birthday. Doris loved her family...
John Gillenwater
Sep 26, 2024
John L. Gillenwater, Jr., 67, of Machesney Park, IL, went to be with the Lord on Thursday, September 26, 2024, in his home. Born June 17, 1957, in Rockford, IL, the son of John and Eleanor (Roguski) Gillenwater, Sr. Veteran, serving in the U.S. Coast Guard. John loved fishing, music, and playing hockey. He was a former Boy Scout Leader. ...
James Thom
Sep 25, 2024
James “Bubba” L. Thom, Sr., 66, of Machesney Park, IL, passed away peacefully Wednesday, September 25, 2024, in his home. Born February 16, 1958, in Rockford, IL, the son of James and Vivian (Hubble) Thom. Veteran, serving in the U.S. Navy. He married Rhonda L. Morgan on December 9, 1976, in Rockford. Employed by Rockford Wholesale Meats for more than...
Steven Murr
Sep 20, 2024
Steven Charles Murr, 70, of Machesney Park, IL, passed away on Friday, September 20, 2024, in his home. Born July 6, 1954, in Rockford, IL, the son of Charles and Ella (Crabtree) Murr. Steve graduated from West High School, Class of 1972. He was employed as a supervisor by Hydroline, for over 30 years, retiring in 2017. On June 29,...
Richard Jenkins
Sep 19, 2024
Richard “Rick” S. Jenkins, 55, of Roscoe, IL, entered into eternal rest Thursday, September 19, 2024. Born June 20, 1969, in Rockford, IL, the son of Melvin D. and Susan R. (Kilmer) Jenkins. Graduated from Harlem High School, Class of 1987. Owned and operated Rick Jenkins Construction for more than 25 years. Rick enjoyed fishing on the Rock River, golfing,...
Ryan Allen
Sep 15, 2024
Ryan Lee Allen, known affectionately as “Ryno”, 36, of Rockford, IL, passed away unexpectedly Sunday, September 15, 2024. Born August 30, 1988, the son of Ronald James Allen and pre-deceased by his mother, Darlene (Moriarity) Allen in 2001. Raised by his stepmom, Me Shell (Dixon) Allen since the age of 4 years old. He was on the wrestling and football...
Ronald Flanders
Sep 13, 2024
Ronald “Ron” W. Flanders, Sr., 77, of Machesney Park, IL, passed away Friday, September 13, 2024, at OSF St. Anthony Medical Center, surrounded by his loving family. Born January 27, 1947, in Rockford, IL, to John W. and Esther (Fossler) Flanders. Married his loving wife, Sue Kibby, on August 8, 1970, in Rockford. Ron proudly served in the U.S. Army...
Eleanor Mielke
Sep 9, 2024
Eleanor L. Mielke, 91, of Caledonia, IL, was called home to be with the Lord on Monday, September 9, 2024. Born September 7, 1933, in Danville, IL, the daughter of Russell and Veva (Powell) McCue. Married Harlan Mielke in Rockford, IL, and had one son, Steven. Earned her teaching degree from Rockford University and was employed by the Rockford School...
Scott Hulett
Sep 5, 2024
Scott R. Hulett, 64, of Rockford, IL, passed away on Thursday, September 5, 2024, at Javon Bea Hospital. Born July 17, 1960, in Rockford, the son of Ronald “Ron” and Katy (Gregg) Hulett. Employed by Warner Electric. Scott was a skilled handyman and loved animals. He was the most kindhearted man you will ever know. He fought a courageous battle...
Marwood Allen
Sep 1, 2024
Marwood D. Allen, 91, of Rockford, IL, a beloved father, grandfather, great-grandfather, uncle, cousin and friend, made his final journey home on Sunday, September 1, 2024. Marwood was born April 4, 1933, in Rockford, son of William and Anna (Kahler) Allen. Graduated from Winnebago High School. Married Mary C. Cole on June 21, 1952, at St. Patrick Catholic Church in...
Doris Hall
Aug 31, 2024
Doris Louise Hall, 93, of Rockford, IL, passed away on Saturday, August 31, 2024. Born February 16, 1931, in Rockford, the daughter of Edward Carl and Georgia Katherine (Tampekas) Johnson. She married David “Dave” William Hall on April 9, 1949, in Rockford. The two spent the next 62 years living on Queen Oaks Drive and Doris continued there for a...
Monica Mcwilliams
Aug 27, 2024
Monica Ann McWilliams, 49, of Loves Park, IL, passed away Tuesday, August 27, 2024, at Swedish American Health. She was born November 22, 1974, in Rockford, IL, the daughter of Kenny and Sherry (Watson) Triplett. She graduated from Harlem High School, Class of 1993. She went on to marry her best friend Andrew McWilliams on November 21, 1998. Later, Monica...
Mark Fenn
Aug 18, 2024
Mark S. Fenn, 63, of Rockford, IL, answered his mother’s call on Sunday, August 18, 2024. Born June 14, 1961, in Rockford, the son of Jerry “Mike” and Delores (Plumb) Fenn. Graduated from Jefferson High School, Class of 1979. Veteran serving in the U.S. Marines. He married Cynthia K. Beksel on September 2, 1989, in Rockford. Retired from Local 281,...
James Quick
Aug 17, 2024
James L. Quick, 65, of Loves Park, IL, passed away on Saturday, August 17, 2024, in his home. Born September 22, 1958, in Lyons, NY, the son of Melvin and Leota May (Helstrom) Quick. He married Wanda Staats on March 12, 2013, in DeKalb, IL. Formerly employed as a cook by Northern Illinois University. James enjoyed listening to hard rock...
Ruthanne Markunas
Aug 15, 2024
Ruthanne Markunas, 72, of Machesney Park, died in her home on Thursday, August 15, 2024. Born November 10, 1951, in Rockford, the daughter of Al and Ruth (Berglund) Markunas. Married Jim McEachran on December 7, 2009. For all who have happy memories of Ruthanne as friend, cousin, aunt, or baby sister, this world will seem smaller without her in it....
Juanita Heidenreich
Jul 29, 2024
Juanita G. Heidenreich, 99, loving mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother, of Belvidere, IL, passed away on Monday, July 29, 2024, in her daughter’s home. Born December 15, 1924, in Greenup, IL, the daughter of Harold and Geraldine (Jiles) Jackson. Graduated from Harlem High School, Class of 1942. Married Harold L. Heidenreich on May 11, 1945, in Ft. Smith, AR. Worked in...
Betty Henricks
Jul 26, 2024
Betty L. "Meemaw" Henricks, 97, of Loves Park, IL, was called to eternal rest on Friday, July 26, 2024. Born May 16, 1927, in Rockford, IL, the daughter of Clarence M. and Ila M. (Swanson) Roggensack. Married John "Jack" Henricks on April 7, 1947. Employed as a pharmacy technician by OSF St. Anthony Medical Center, for 45 years, retiring in...
Alice Amro
Jul 26, 2024
Alice Faye Amro, 68, of Loves Park, IL, passed away peacefully on Friday, July 26, 2024, at her home. Born November 25, 1955, in Rockford, IL, the daughter of Edwin and Dorothy (Purkeypile) Arneson. Graduated from Harlem High School, Class of 1973, and from the University of Illinois with a master’s degree in social work. Formerly employed by Rockford Memorial...
Betty Greenlee
Jul 21, 2024
Betty N. Greenlee, 96, of Loves Park, IL, went home to be with her Lord on Sunday, July 21, 2024, in her home. Born May 3, 1928, in Monroe, WI, the daughter of Ray A. and Lottie Mae (Trickel) Niffenegger. Graduated from Harlem High School, Class of 1946. She married Gerald Carter on May 24, 1952, and then Roger Greenlee...
Ronald Granath
Jul 19, 2024
Ronald H. Granath, 92, of Machesney Park, IL, passed away peacefully on Friday, July 19, 2024, in his home surrounded by his family. Born February 3, 1932, in Rockford, IL, the son of Harold and Helen (Haughawout) Granath. Attended Harlem High School. Veteran of the U.S. Army. He married Barbara Thomas on May 19, 1953. Employed by Sundstrand for more...
