Otto Blaser
Feb 10, 2016
Otto James Blaser, 90, of Rockford was placed into the arms of God on Wednesday, February 10, 2016. Born June 14, 1925, in Janesville, WI., the son of Otto James and Edna (Altman) Blaser. He attended the University of Wisconsin and was a proud veteran of World War II, serving in the U.S. Army in France. Owned and operated Kline...
Harold Wingo, Sr.
Jan 28, 2016
Harold G. Wingo, Sr., 81, of Loves Park died Thursday, January 28, 2016, in The Atrium. Born June 18, 1934, in Spruce Pine, AL., the son of Samuel J. and Jessie Lou (Dill) Wingo. Married Mary Graham on March 2, 1963, in Rockford. Employed as a drywall finisher, retiring from Bertel-Peterson Construction. After retirement, Harold and Mary moved to Florida...
Athur Buist
Jan 26, 2016
Arthur Lauriston Buist, 64, of Baltimore, Maryland, formerly resided at Charles Village and Rodgers Forge medical facilities in Baltimore, since suffering a massive stroke on January 26, 2013, passed away peacefully Wednesday, October 12, 2016, at Keswick Multi-Care Center, Baltimore. Born June 15, 1952, in Rockford, Illinois, the son and only child of Charles J. and Althea (Hyland) Buist, Jr....
Julienne Radcilff
Jan 26, 2016
Julienne M. Radcliff, 84, of Rockford passed away Tuesday, January 26, 2016, in Alpine Fireside Health Center. Born October 13, 1931, in Bloomington, the daughter of John and Julia (Dalton) Hayes. Married David Radcliff. Former member of St. Patrick Catholic Church. Member of St. Bernadette Catholic Church. Survivors include her children, Rick (Barbara) Radcliff, Julie (Robert) Perno and Tom Radcliff;...
Wilma Harris
Jan 24, 2016
Wilma L. Harris, 84, of Machesney Park was called home Sunday, January 24, 2016. Born June 9, 1931, in Pattonsburg, MO., the daughter of Cecil L. and Hazel (McFee) Smith. Married Delbert Harris in 1951, in Albany, MO. Member of Windsor Baptist Church. Survivors include sisters, Emma (David) Campbell and Ruth Sprague; granddaughters, April (Darin) Mahnke and Patricia Nampel; great-grandchildren,...
Willard "Bill" Mccarty
Jan 23, 2016
Willard “Bill” B. McCarty, 78, of Loves Park, passed away Saturday, January 23, 2016. Born March 1, 1937, on the farm, in Harlem Village, the son of Lawrence and Fannie (Crull) McCarty. Graduated from Harlem High School, Class of 1956. Veteran of the U.S. Army. Married Colleen Rudolph. Owned and operated McCarty Heating and Cooling for over 30 years. Loyal...
G. Easton
Jan 22, 2016
G. Evelyn Easton, 87, of Loves Park passed away peacefully at home surrounded by her family Friday, January 22, 2016. Born October 27, 1928, in Escanaba, MI., the daughter of William B. and Gladys (Christianson) Bentson. Married Maurice L. “Morrie” Easton on March 1, 1948, in Rockford. Evelyn was employed by Post Publishing and Rockford Journal for over 25 years....
Helen Hammer
Jan 22, 2016
Helen J. Hammer, 81, of Loves Park passed away Friday, January 22, 2016, in Alden Debes Rehab & Healthcare Center. Born May 20, 1934, in Glenwood, MN., the daughter of Walter and Mary (Popelka) Svec. Married Edgar Hammer on September 10, 1956. Member of St. Bridget Catholic Church, Women’s Auxiliary, SM&SF Club and Eagles Club. Survivors include husband, Edgar; son,...
Robert Baxter
Jan 15, 2016
Robert E. Baxter, 79, of Winnebago passed away Friday, January 15, 2016, in his home. Born August 3, 1936, in De Witt, AR., the son of Roy E. and Lois (Ward) Baxter. Retired from Valley Drive Systems. Bob was instrumental in planning and developing the Ski Broncs Water Ski Show Team and site at Shorewood Park. He spent countless hours...
Marion Harris
Jan 15, 2016
MACHESNEY PARK - Marion M. Harris, 88, of Machesney Park passed away Friday, January 15, 2016, in Rockford Memorial Hospital. Born May 22, 1927, in Rochelle, the daughter of Andrew and Gaynell (Thomas) Boken. Marion retired from CamCar Manufacturing, and she enjoyed sewing. Survivors include daughter, Holly Brockway; son, Andy (Chris) Harris; 15 grandchildren; 24 great-grandchildren; 6 great-great-grandchildren; and many...
Merlyn Meyer
Jan 13, 2016
MURFREESBORO, TN - Merlyn E. Meyer, 88, of Murfreesboro, TN., passed away Wednesday, January 13, 2016. Born October 15, 1927, in Elgin, IL., the son of Herman and Luetta (Lindenmann) Meyer. Veteran of the Korean Conflict, serving in the U.S. Navy. Married Mary T. Stouvenin on July 1, 1950, in Marengo, IL. Employed by National Lock for 30 years. Formerly...
Matthew Cacioppi
Jan 13, 2016
Matthew P. Cacioppi, 34, of Machesney Park passed away Wednesday, January 13, 2016, in Northwestern Memorial Hospital. Born November 17, 1981, in Rockford, the son of Philip L. and Dawn (Briggs) Cacioppi. Married Jessica Wilson. Avid Packer fan. Survivors include wife, Jessie and the girls, Sadie, Adaline and Lydia; mother Dawn (Clancy) Horn; sister, Melanie (Steve) Jenkins and their children,...
Donald Samp
Jan 11, 2016
Donald L. Samp, 81, of Rockford died Monday, January 11, 2016. Born July 4, 1934, in Rockford, the son of Herbert M. and Amy L. (Tuttle) Samp. Graduated from Harlem High School in 1952 where he lettered in 3 sports. Veteran of the U.S. Navy. Married Donna R. Aldrich on January 24, 1976, in Geneva. He began his career as...
N. Meade
Jan 11, 2016
N. Ruth Meade, 86, of Rockford went to be with the Lord Monday, January 11, 2016, after a long illness. Born December 20, 1929, in Columbus, IN., the daughter of Claude and Cecil (Dyke) Good. Married Robert L. Meade on September 12, 1948, in Columbus, IN. Retired with her husband in 1987. Member of Central Christian Church. Ruth served in...
Betty Wickwire
Jan 10, 2016
Betty Lou Wickwire, 76, of Machesney Park passed away Sunday, January 10, 2016, in Alpine Fireside Health Center. Born April 6, 1939, in Montmorency, the daughter of Chester and Bernice (Glafka) Brooks. Attended Polo High School. Married Robert E. Wickwire on June 10, 1956, in Polo. Employed as a realtor in the Rockford area for many years. Survivors include daughters,...
Norman Yetterberg, Jr.
Jan 8, 2016
Norman W. “Butch” Yetterberg, Jr., 76 of Machesney Park, passed away Friday, January 8, 2016, in his home. Born February 10, 1939, in Rockford, son of Norman W. and Betty (Gallagher) Yetterberg, Sr. Veteran of the U.S. Navy. Married Susan Anderson in Rockford, January 21, 1961. Retired from National Lock. Member of GPS Faith Community. Survivors include his wife, Sue;...
Joseph Johnson
Jan 8, 2016
Joseph Edwin Johnson, 87, of Machesney Park passed away Friday, January 8, 2016, in SwedishAmerican Hospital. Born December 8, 1928, in Red Oak, the son of John and Luella E. (Rader) Johnson. Veteran of the Korean Conflict, serving in the U.S. Army. Married Bernita P. Stees on July 17, 1954, in Rockford. Employed by Bricklayers & Allied Craftsman for 35...
Mary Beffa
Jan 8, 2016
Mary E. Beffa, 92, of Rockford passed away Friday, January 8, 2016. Born September 6, 1923, in Rockford, the daughter of Joseph B. and Ellen (Hyland) Hartnett. Married Charles A. Beffa on June 21, 1953, in Aurora. Employed as a dietician at Rockford Memorial Hospital, OSF St. Anthony Medical Center and SwedishAmerican Hospital. Member of Holy Family Catholic Church and...
Phyllis Pond-Rice
Jan 4, 2016
Phyllis Ann (Addington) Pond-Rice, 77, of Machesney Park, passed away at 8:10 p.m., Saturday, June 4, 2016, in Swedish American Hospital. Born April 17, 1939, in Camden-on-Gauley, WV, the daughter of Vernon and Laura (McCourt) Addington. Employed as a hairdresser for many years. Survivors include sons, Brian Pond and Brad (Tami) Pond; sisters, Jean Hirth and Dora (Raymond) Nyen; brother,...
Alice Chambers
Jan 4, 2016
Alice M. Chambers, 81, of Loves Park was called home Monday, January 4, 2016. She was born February 12, 1934, in Loves Park, the daughter of Henry and Grace(Teachout) Easton. Employed as a bus driver for the Harlem School District. Alice loved butterflies, spending time with family and going out to eat. Survivors include her daughter, Sherry (Glen) Robins; son,...
