Robert Porod
Jul 15, 2024
Robert “Bob” J. Porod, 92, of Rockford, IL, went to be with his Lord and Savior on Monday, July 15, 2024, in his home. He was born on February 21, 1932, in Chicago, IL, the son of Lambert F. and Helen (Hourihan) Porod. Bob served honorably in the U.S. Army and later earned his master’s degree from the University of...
Richard Greensides
Jul 13, 2024
Richard “Dick” Arol Greensides, 92 of Rockford, Illinois, passed away at home after a short illness on July 13, 2024. Born April 6, 1932, in Three Rivers, Michigan, the only child of Arol and Beulah (Myer) Greensides. Married Madelyn I. Huff on August 21, 1955, in Constantine, Michigan. They enjoyed nearly 65 wonderful years together. Dick spoke of the decades...
Harlow Rosborough
Jul 11, 2024
Harlow B. Rosborough, 96, of Machesney Park, IL, passed away peacefully Thursday, July 11, 2024, at his daughters’ home. Born September 3, 1927, in Rockford, IL, the son of Kenneth and Beryl (Spearing) Rosborough. Attended Rockford Schools. Veteran of World War II, serving in the U.S. Army with the first calvary division in the Pacific Theater of Operations and was...
Dennis Prouty
Jul 11, 2024
Dennis Gene Prouty, 84, of Rockford, IL, was called home Thursday, July 11, 2024. Born March 11, 1940, in Vienna, SD, the son of Edmund and Mary (Satterness) Prouty. Married Judith R. Crabb on July 24, 1960, in Huron, SD. Employed by Chrysler Corporation for 30 years, retiring in 1997. Member of UAW, Local 1268. Avid Chicago Cubs fan. Dennis...
Harriett Keeling
Jul 8, 2024
Harriett A. Keeling, 90, of Machesney Park, IL, passed away Monday, July 8, 2024. Born June 12, 1934, in Rockford, IL, the daughter of Royal and Jennie (Ehmen) Wilke. Graduated from West High School, Class of 1953. Married Max L. Keeling on February 6, 1955, in Rockford. Retired from Joseph Behr & Sons after 37 years. Member of Third Presbyterian...
Janice Morris
Jul 4, 2024
Janice “Jan” A. Morris, 74, of Rockford, IL, passed away peacefully Thursday, July 4, 2024, in her home. Born February 20, 1950, in Rockford, the daughter of Howard and Bernice (Heise) Wang. Graduated from West High School, Class of 1968. She married Wayne E. Morris on September 13, 1975, in Rockford. Formerly employed by Rockford Memorial Hospital for 10 years...
Franklin Zeka
Jun 28, 2024
Franklin “Frank” H. Zeka, 72, of Rockford, IL, went home to be with his Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on Friday, June 28, 2024, after a courageous battle with leukemia. Frank was born in Milwaukee, WI, on November 7, 1951, son of Henry and Florence (Johnson) Zeka. He grew up in Cudahy, WI. He graduated from Cudahy High School and...
Debra Veitch
Jun 24, 2024
Debra M. Veitch, 72, of Roscoe, IL, passed away Monday, June 24, 2024, in her home. Born June 26, 1951, in Rockford, IL, the daughter of John J. and Helen (Wysong) Johnson. Graduated from Auburn High School, Class of 1970. She married Michael “Mike” Veitch on May 17, 1974, in Rockford. She enjoyed spending time with her family, shopping and...
Larry Runestad
Jun 11, 2024
Larry Brent Runestad, 75, of Rockford, IL, went to be with the Lord on Tuesday, June 11, 2024. Born on April 17, 1949, in Fargo, ND, the son of Rev. Luverne T. and Barbara L. (Aarrestad) Runestad. Larry graduated from West High School, Class of 1967. He earned his bachelor's degree in music education from Northern Illinois University. Larry married...
Annie Whittemore
Jun 8, 2024
Annie F. Whittemore, 83, of Rockford, IL, went home Saturday, June 8, 2024, at Javon Bea Hospital. Born May 13, 1941, in Stanton, IL, the daughter of William and Maggie (Swain) Reynolds. She married Lonnie Whittemore, Jr., on July 29, 1956, in Hernando, MS. Annie enjoyed being a nanny to numerous small children and being a companion for the elderly. ...
Joseph Conti
May 29, 2024
Joseph “Joe” M. Conti, 80, of Roscoe, IL, passed away unexpectedly Wednesday, May 29, 2024, in his home. Born January 29, 1944, in Rockford, IL, the son of Joseph M. and Nellie Marie (Mackey) Conti. Graduated from Rockford East High School. He married Penny Hall on April 15, 1977, in Rockford. Employed in the IT department by Ingersoll Milling Machine...
Jacqueline Hessian
May 28, 2024
Jacqueline “Jackie” S. Hessian, 94, of Loves Park, IL, passed away on May 28, 2024. Jackie was born January 21, 1930, in Janesville WI, the daughter of Henry and Hazel (Hovland) Volbrecht. She married John “Jack” Hessian on August 2, 1948. She was a fun and fun-loving person. Not only did she continue to keep up with popular music well...
Paul Sherbon
May 25, 2024
Paul “Paulski” E. Sherbon, 75, of Machesney Park, IL, passed away Saturday, May 25, 2024. Born October 26, 1948, in Arkansas City, KS, the son of Harry J. and Geneva (Butler) Sherbon. Graduated from Harlem High School, Class of 1967. He married Judith “Judy” M. McCollom on June 15, 1968, in Loves Park, IL. Employed by Nelson-Carlson Mechanical where he...
Michael Nelson
May 23, 2024
Michael A. Nelson, 65, of Rockford, IL, passed away Thursday, May 23, 2024, in his home with his wife at his side following a courageous battle with pancreatic cancer. Born November 17, 1958, in Rockford, the son of Kenneth G. and Valerie M. (Kotche) Nelson. Graduated from Harlem High School, Class of 1976, received his bachelor’s degree from Illinois State...
Stephen Kuhn
May 21, 2024
Stephen “Steve” P. Kuhn, 79, of Machesney Park, IL, passed away peacefully Tuesday, May 21, 2024, in his home with his future wife, Bonnie, by his side. Steve was born March 15, 1945, in Richmond, IN, the son of Lloyd and Jean (Brown) Kuhn. He was so proud of his Indiana Hoosier heritage. His family moved to what would...
Melvin Hollis
May 20, 2024
Melvin “Jack” J. Hollis, 89, of Machesney Park, IL, was called home Monday, May 20, 2024, at Javon Bea Hospital. Born August 30, 1934, in Corning, AR, the son of Sid and Gladys (O'Daniel) Hollis. Veteran of the U.S. Army. He married Denise Lindsay on October 8, 1960, in Rockford, IL. Employed by Ferguson / J.D. Mott, pipe supplies, for...
Joyce Krepfle
May 18, 2024
Joyce E. Krepfle, 87, of Rockford, IL, passed away on Saturday, May 18, 2024, at Seborg Terrace. Born August 15, 1936, in Lancaster, WI, the daughter of William and Viola (Mueller) Krepfle. Joyce loved her Smurfs, kitties, and coloring pictures. Survivors include her sisters, Carol Krepfle, Susan (Samuel) Dulgar, and Linda Reid; brothers, Frank Krepfle, and Carl (Anita) Krepfle; many...
Ethel Nelson
May 17, 2024
Ethel M. (Guffey) Nelson, of Roscoe, IL, was born October 4, 1932, in Rockford, IL, and went to Heaven on May 17, 2024. Ethel grew up in Rockford and graduated from East High School in 1950. She married Eric Nelson on October 30, 1951, and they raised 5 children: Joy Bullard-Flynn (Bill), James Nelson (Deborah), Jody Dresser (Dave), John Nelson,...
Annie King
May 15, 2024
Annie M. King, 89, of Roscoe, IL, was called home Wednesday, May 15, 2024. Born November 22, 1934, in Greenwood, MS, the daughter of Monroe and Natherlee Wilson. She married Clyde King in 1961, in Greenwood. Annie enjoyed gardening, reading, music, air shows, and the studying of spirituality. She took pride in spending time with her children. Annie’s greatest joy...
Margaret Cason
May 14, 2024
Margaret A. "Mickey" Cason, 97, of Rockford, IL, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, May 14, 2024. Born in Rockford on April 14,1927, to George and Marie (Verstynen) Delahanty. Proud graduate of Mooseheart High School in Batavia, IL. Married to the late William “Bill” Cason in 1949. Loving mother of four to Michael (Jane Dretzka) Cason, Mary (Ronald) Fairchild, Therese (Richard...
