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,...
Gary Longanecker
Jan 2, 2016
Gary E. Longanecker, 76, of Loves Park passed away Saturday, January 2, 2016, in Rockford Memorial Hospital. Born December 12, 1939, in Sterling, son of Herschel and Alta Mae (Robinson) Longanecker. Married Doreen Tresemer on April 25, 1987. Gary retired from Winnebago County in 2010 and was a member of the Steel Pigs. Survivors include his wife, Doreen; children, Kimberly...
Joanna "Jo" Smith
Dec 31, 2015
Joanna “Jo” D. Hall-Smith, 67, of Rockford has gone to be with God on Thursday, December 31, 2015. Born January 31, 1948, in Rockford, the daughter of Donald L. and Kathleen R. (Harrington) Bellars. Member of Rockford United GB Ministries, Belvidere Moose Chapter 1052 and YMCA. Joanna could spot a diamond in the rough as she was an avid antique...
Amanda Personette
Dec 30, 2015
Amanda R. Personette of Machesney Park, passed away Wednesday, December 30, 2015. Amanda was born on March 21, 1978, in Rockford, daughter of Dave and Geneva (Sheets) Personette. She enjoyed music and had a natural gift of singing. But mostly she was a very loving mother. Survivors include her daughter, Breanna Personette; parents, Dave and Geneva Personette; brother, Robby (Danielle)...
Grace Moore
Jan 19, 2015
ROSCOE - Grace R. Moore, 94, of Roscoe passed away peacefully Monday, Jan. 19, 2015, in her home. Born Sept. 30, 1920, in Caledonia, daughter of Howard and Grace L. (Hilton) Rogers. Married Rev. John T. Moore on March 31, 1939, in Dubuque, Iowa. Member of Roscoe United Methodist Church and Eastern Star. Grace enjoyed crafts, sewing, playing piano and...
Beverly Burdick
Jan 18, 2015
LOVES PARK - Beverly A. Burdick, 84, of Loves Park passed away Sunday, Jan. 18, 2015, in her home. Born Sept. 15, 1930, in Janesville, Wis., daughter of John M. and Ethel E. (Kath) Jacobs. Janesville area resident, moving to Loves Park in 1966. While a resident in Janesville, Beverly was employed by the Chamber of Commerce, Boy Scouts of...
Lois Peterson
Jan 16, 2015
MACHESNEY PARK - Lois F. Peterson, 81, of Machesney Park passed away Friday, January 16, 2015. Born Dec. 12, 1933, in Wabeno, WI, the daughter of Anton and Addie (Gordon) Fritsch. Married Burdette E. Peterson on April 9, 1955, in Rockford. Member of the Machesney Park Walking Club. Avid bowler. She enjoyed VW Lady Bugs, gardening and girls nights out....
Kathleen Leuring
Jan 13, 2015
LOVES PARK - Kathleen S. Leuring, 75, of Loves Park passed away Tuesday, Jan. 13, 2015, in her home. Born March 17, 1939, in Loves Park, daughter of Roy and Beulah L. (Aue) Magee. Married James Leuring on Feb. 14, 1986, in Burbank. She loved crafting and sewing. Survivors include her children, Brian (Beckie) Blecker, Barbara Blecker and Brad (Donna)...
Sandra "Sandi" Johnson
Jan 12, 2015
BEST WIFE, MOTHER, SISTER AND FRIEND ROCKFORD - Sandra “Sandi” L. Johnson, 57, of Rockford, after a courageous battle with cancer, went to be with the Lord Monday, Jan. 12, 2015, in OSF Saint Anthony Medical Center, surrounded by her family. Born Aug. 11, 1957, in Rockford, daughter of Robert and Melva (Black) Ford. Married Gary Johnson on May 17,...
