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...
Nancy Feinstein
May 12, 2024
Nancy Feinstein, 77, passed away on Sunday, May 12, 2024. Born October 7, 1946, in Rockford, IL, the daughter of Keith and Patricia (Amundsen) Smith. She married Geoffrey Feinstein on August 9, 1970, in Rockford. Employed by the Harlem School District. Survivors include her husband, Geoffrey; son, Joe (Jill); grandchildren, Paige, Emma, and Tyler. Predeceased by her parents and a...
Bonnie Moore
May 12, 2024
Bonnie L. Moore, 74, of Rockford, IL, passed away peacefully on Sunday, May 12, 2024, at P A Peterson at the Citadel. Born October 5, 1949, in Rockford, the daughter of Clyde G. and Betty L. (Mayhew) Hutchinson. Graduated from East High School, Class of 1967, and received her associate degree from Rock Valley College in 1990. She married Thomas...
Burl Galbreath
May 11, 2024
Burl Roger Galbreath, 93, formerly of Machesney Park, IL, passed away on Saturday, May 11, 2024, at Stoney River, Marshfield, WI. Born January 11, 1931, in Granton, WI, the son of John and Sarah (Wood) Galbreath. Veteran of the Wisconsin National Guard. He married Jean Joanne Schneider on July 2, 1950, in Beloit, WI. Retired from Rockford Products. Burl enjoyed...
Betty Swigert
May 7, 2024
Betty A. Swigert, 86, of Rockford, IL, passed away on Tuesday, May 7, 2024, in her home surrounded by family. Born January 6, 1938, in West Brooklyn, IL, the daughter of Elliot and Elizabeth (Swope) Bresson. Formerly employed by Donutland in Rockford for many years and later owned and operated two of her own Donutlands. She was most recently employed...
Richard Ashton
May 5, 2024
Richard “Rich” L. Ashton, 80, of loves Park, IL, passed away Sunday, May 5, 2024, at Swedish American Health, surrounded by family. Born November 2, 1943, in Rockford, IL, the son of Everett L. and Emily F. (Jans) Ashton. Graduated from Harlem High School, Class of 1961. He married Victoria G. Anderson on May 9, 1964, in Loves Park. Survivors...
Jeanie Conklin
May 4, 2024
Jeanie P. Conklin, 101, of Rockford, IL, passed away on Saturday, May 4, 2024, at Ascension Saint Anne Place. Born November 29, 1922, in Rockford, the daughter of John and Evelyn Lannon. She married James Conklin on July 2, 1940, in Rockford. She loved spending time with her family more than anything else. Jeanie loved flowers, gardening and feeding the...
Steven Richards
May 2, 2024
Steven “SteveO” J. Richards, 62, of South Beloit, IL, passed away on Thursday, May 2, 2024, after a sudden illness. Born October 7, 1961, in Rockford, IL, the son of Ed and Donna (Rubendall) Richards. Graduated from Harlem High School, Class of 1979. Most recently employed by Arco Machinery Movers for more than 20 years and previously owned and operated...
Melanie Torres
May 1, 2024
Melanie “Molly” C. Torres, 57, of Machesney Park, IL, passed away on Wednesday, May 1, 2024, in her home after a battle with cancer. Born June 17, 1966, in Munich, Germany, the daughter of Frank and Ines (Beinroth) Wendel. Formerly employed as an assistant manager by Sloppy Joe’s Warehouse in Key West, FL, for many years. Most recently employed at...
Elizabeth Swanborg
Apr 28, 2024
Elizabeth “Betty” L. Swanborg, 94, of Loves Park, IL, passed away on Sunday, April 28, 2024, in her home. Born June 28, 1929, in Atlantic City, NJ, the daughter of William and Antoinette (Lambaro) Civitarese. She married Leslie Swanborg. Betty enjoyed fishing, gardening, and especially loved spending time with family. Survivors include her daughter, Cindy (Tim) Manning; son, William Swanborg;...
Dennis Olsen
Apr 27, 2024
Dennis Olsen, 66, of Machesney Park, IL, passed away on Saturday, April 27, 2024, at P A Peterson at the Citadel. Born June 19, 1957, in Rockford, IL, the son of David and Sally (Strickland) Olsen. Survivors include one daughter; one granddaughter; his father, David Olsen; several grandnieces; and former wife, Dawn Fruetel. Predeceased by his mother; a daughter; twin...
Merle Hammack
Apr 26, 2024
Merle Eugene Hammack, 78, of Rockton, IL, passed away on Friday, April 26, 2024, in his home. Born on June 19, 1945, in Rockford, IL, the son of Lawrence and Pearl (Tackett) Hammack. He married Jeanne L. Harrison. Merle co-owned and operated 3-Hammer Construction. The loss of Merle leaves a huge void in the lives of all who loved and...
Judith Snively
Apr 20, 2024
Judith M. Snively, 82, of Caledonia, IL, passed away on Saturday, April 20, 2024, at Froedtert Hospital, Milwaukee, WI. Her positivity during her two-and-a-half-year battle with cancer was an inspiration to everyone around her. Born February 20, 1942, in Hinsdale, IL, the daughter of George and Marie (Seiler) Rungger. She married Bruce Snively on June 13, 1964, after graduating from...
