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.

Wendell Johnson

Wendell Johnson

Jan 7, 2015

ROCKFORD - Wendell K. “Swede” Johnson, 62, of Rockford passed away Wednesday, Jan. 7, 2015. Born Oct. 28, 1952, in Rockford, son of Frank and Beatrice E. (Larson) Littell. Graduated from West High School. Veteran of the Vietnam War, serving in the U.S. Navy. Employed by YRC for 28 years, retiring in 2014. Proud member of Teamsters Local 710. His...

Richard Ingebretsen

Richard Ingebretsen

Jan 6, 2015

BELVIDERE - Richard L. Ingebretsen, 72, of Belvidere died Tuesday, Jan. 6, 2015, in OSF Saint Anthony Medical Center, after a short illness. Dick, as he was known by his family and friends, was born Aug. 19, 1942, in Rockford, son of Leif M. and Tora (Staff) Ingebretsen. As a young boy, he was active in Boy Scouts Troop 17...

Molly Sanders

Molly Sanders

Jan 5, 2015

MACHESNEY PARK - Molly F. Sanders, 76, of Machesney Park went to be with the Lord, Monday, Jan. 5, 2015. Born April 30, 1938, in Caraway, Ark., daughter of Bryan and Mae (King) Dawson. In 1955, Molly married Jack W. Sanders; he died in 2001. Member of First Baptist Church of Machesney Park where she taught Children’s Worship for many...

Harry Hultgren

Harry Hultgren

Jan 5, 2015

ROCKFORD - Harry G. Hultgren, 89, of Rockford passed away Monday, Jan. 5, 2015. Born May 2, 1925, in Burlington, Iowa, son of Gustav and Esther (Ericksen) Hultgren. Veteran of World War II, serving in the U.S. Navy. Married Wilma L. Short on April 18, 1946, in Dubuque, Iowa. Owned and operated Roc-Tex Oil Company for many years. Retired from...

Laura Hubler

Laura Hubler

Jan 1, 2015

LOVES PARK - Laura Mae Hubler, 84, of Loves Park passed away peacefully in her home, Thursday, January 1, 2015. She was born April 29, 1930, in Rockford, the daughter of James D. and Zilpha (Foss) Benjamin. Married Lawrence Hubler November 20, 1948, in Platteville, Wis. Employed as a CNA for Fountain Terrace Nursing home for 21 years. Survivors include...

Melvin Mccauley

Melvin Mccauley

Aug 27, 2002

SOUTH BELOIT - Melvin D. "Mac" McCauley, 71, of South Beloit died at 8:01 p.m. Tuesday, Aug. 27, 2002, in his residence. Born Oct. 23, 1930, in Richland Center, Wis., son of Byron and Edna (Shireman) McCauley. Married Martha LaQue on Jan 1, 1949; she died April 23, 1987. Married Millie Lind on June 15, 1990, in Rockford. Employed by...

Martha Mccauley

Martha Mccauley

Apr 23, 1987

MC CAULEY – Martha M. McCauley, 54, 6133 Weathervane Drive, Machesney Park, died at 1:45 a.m. Thursday, April 23, 1987, in SwedishAmerican Hospital, after a short illness. Born Sept. 7, 1932, in Richland County, Wis., the daughter of Harry and Frieda Nicks Laque.  Lived 29 years in Rockford, coming here from Richland Center, Wis.  Married Melvin McCauley in Richland Center,...

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