Phyllis Mary Bumgarner
Apr 20, 2026
Phyllis Mary Bumgarner, 90, of Rockford, IL, was called home to the Lord on Monday, April 20, 2026, at Wesley Willows. Born on Tuesday, October 15, 1935, in Keck, KY, the daughter of Spring Valley, IL, native Peter Paul Powder and Wisconsin native Bertha (Bennett) Powder. Phyllis grew up in the Rockford, IL, area. She married Wilbur Dean “Willie” Bumgarner...
Phillip "Phil" Dean Bailey
Apr 17, 2026
Phillip “Phil” Dean Bailey, 69, of Machesney Park, IL, passed away under the care of Mo Cara Hospice on Friday, April 17, 2026, after a short illness. Born on Sunday, September 2, 1956, in Belvidere, IL, the son of Ronald and Patricia (Powers) Bailey. He graduated from Hononegah High School in 1974. He met the love of his life Belinda...
Bernadette D. Furon
Apr 17, 2026
Bernadette “Bernie” D. Furon, 93, of Rockford, IL, passed away peacefully on April 17, 2026. Born, raised, and a lifelong resident of Rockford, Bernie devoted her life to her faith, her family, and her community. A deeply devoted Catholic, she was honored as Catholic Woman of the Year in 2008 and also started Divine Mercy Sunday in Rockford. Her faith...
Margaret E. Carlson
Apr 17, 2026
Margaret E. “Maggie” “Gigi” Carlson, 99, of Rockford, IL, passed away on Friday, April 17, 2026, at Generations at Neighbors, in Byron, IL, surrounded by her loving family. Born on Thursday, November 18, 1926, in Centerville, IA, the daughter of Lloyd and Anna (Barris) Sears. She married Raymond E. Carlson on September 1, 1946, in New Milford, IL. Briefly worked...
Joseph D. Wadzinski
Apr 16, 2026
Joseph “Joe” D. Wadzinski, 83, of Rockford, IL, passed away on Thursday, April 16, 2026, at his home. Born on Friday, January 22, 1943, in Dixon, IL, the son of Frank A. and Ruth L. (Smith) Wadzinski. Four-year veteran of the U.S. Air Force. Retired from Rockford Clutch. Member of the LLL Club and Mendelson Club for many years. Joe...
Mark "Duggan" R. Floyd
Apr 13, 2026
Mark “Duggan” R. Floyd, 72, of Machesney Park, IL, passed away peacefully on Monday, April 13, 2026, in his home, surrounded by family. Born on March 30, 1954, in Dubuque, IA, the son of William and Arlene (Heim) Floyd. He was a 1972 Graduate of Harlem High School. Duggan married Kari Peebles on July 16, 1977, in Loves Park, IL....
Steven P. Kuelling
Apr 3, 2026
Steven “Steve” Kuelling, 75, of Loves Park, IL, passed away peacefully at home on Friday, April 3, 2026. Born January 19, 1951, in Rockford, IL, he was the son of John W. and Adeline C. (Christian) Kuelling and the youngest son of eight children.
Steve married Margaret “Maggie” A. Brockman on May 26, 1973, in Loves Park, IL, beginning a lifelong...
Gayle Iris Dredge
Apr 2, 2026
Gayle Iris Dredge, 72, of Loves Park, IL, passed away on Thursday, April 2, 2026, in her home. She was born on Saturday, July 18, 1953, in Rockford, IL, daughter of Jerome and Darlene (Swisher) Estabrook. Gayle earned her Master’s Degree in education at National Lewis University in 1988. She married William “Bill” Dredge on August 9, 1975, in Loves...
Stephen Vincent Pyzynski
Mar 30, 2026
Stephen “Steve” Vincent Pyzynski, 58, of Loves Park, IL, passed away on Monday, March 30, 2026, at UW Madison, WI, Hospital. He was born on Thursday, April 20, 1967, in Rockford, IL, the son of Walter E. and Margaret J. (Beers) Pyzynski. Graduated from Hononegah High School, Class of 1985. He continued his education, receiving a degree in electronics and...
James Alfred Andersen
Mar 28, 2026
James Alfred Andersen, 85, of Clearwater, FL, passed away on Saturday, March 28, 2026, in Palm Harbor, FL, as a result of multiple strokes. He was born on Tuesday, June 4, 1940, in Rockford, IL, the son of George S. and Mary K. (Koch) Andersen. Jim relocated to Florida in the 1960's and enjoyed his life in the Sunshine State....
Leo V. Mangiaracina Jr.
Mar 28, 2026
Leo V. Mangiaracina, Jr., 72, of Loves Park, IL, passed away on Saturday, March 28, 2026, at OSF St. Anthony Medical Center, after a hard-fought battle with cancer. Born on Monday, October 12, 1953, in Rockford, IL, the son of Leo Vito and Mary Jane (Collins) Mangiaracina, Sr. He married Janet I. Walton on July 17, 1976, at St. Bridget...
Ward W. Moberg Jr.
Mar 24, 2026
Ward W. Moberg, Jr., 77, of Byron, IL, passed away on Tuesday, March 24, 2026, at Neighbors Health Center, Byron, IL. Born on Tuesday, May 4, 1948, in Rockford, IL, the son of Ward W. and Dolores G. (Barickman) Moberg, Sr. He married Lisa Joy Scott. Former bartender at Prairie Moon. Member of Kepotah Sportsman’s Club. He enjoyed drag racing,...
Janet Ellen Bainbridge
Mar 24, 2026
Janet “Jan” Ellen Bainbridge, 77, of Loves Park, IL, passed away on Tuesday, March 24, 2026, in her home. Born on Wednesday, July 7, 1948, in Milwaukee, WI, the daughter of William Alfred and Marie Louise (Krause) Hartman. Employed as a kindergarten teacher by the Harlem School District for 34 years, retiring in 2004. She was a book club member...
David Denzil Ames
Mar 22, 2026
David Denzil Ames, 71, of Davis Junction, IL, passed away on Sunday, March 22, 2026, at Alden Park Strathmoor. He was born on Monday, March 7, 1955, in La Crosse, WI, the son of Gerald G. and Loretta J. (Peterson) Ames. He married Mona Taylor on August 16, 1984, in Rockford, IL. David was a self-employed contractor for many years....
David Lawrence Drake
Mar 19, 2026
David “The Jokester” Lawrence Drake, 75, of Loves Park, IL, passed away on Thursday, March 19, 2026, at Javon Bea Hospital. He was born on Saturday, July 1, 1950, in Rockford, IL, the son of James and Avonne (Dauenbaugh) Drake. He married Roxanne Hughes on October 20, 1973. Formerly employed by Square D. Electric Company and most recently by Drake...
Lynn Eckberg
Mar 7, 2026
Evelyn “Lynn” Ruth Eckberg, 91, of Rockford, IL, was called home by her savior, Jesus Christ, on March 7, 2026. She died peacefully while in her home at Fairhaven Christian Retirement Center following complications of congestive heart failure.
Lynn was born in Moline, IL, on February 6, 1935, to Andrew and Ruth Soderstrom. She graduated from Moline High School, Moline Public...
Wendi Sue Johnson
Mar 7, 2026
Wendi Sue Johnson, 64, of Machesney Park, IL, passed away on Saturday, March 7, 2026, at River Bluff Nursing Home. She was born on Thursday, April 27, 1961, in Rockford, IL, the daughter of Dennis C. and Willa J. (Gunning) Johnson. Confirmed at Grace Lutheran Church. Graduated from Harlem High School, Class of 1979. She married Michael Francis Slavik, Jr.,...
Katherine Ellen Kitzman
Mar 5, 2026
Katherine “Kathy” Ellen Kitzman, 90, of Machesney Park, IL, passed away peacefully in her sleep on Thursday, March 5, 2026. She was born on September 10, 1935, in Wauwatosa, WI, the daughter of Claire and Marie (Fox) Winslow. Katherine was raised by her paternal grandmother, growing up on a farm in Scales Mound, IL. She graduated from high school in...
Mildred I. Reynolds
Mar 4, 2026
Mildred Reynolds of Rockford, IL, passed away on Wednesday, March 4, 2026. Mildred was born on January 22, 1935, in Marion IL, the daughter of Lester and Nora (Bethel) Moore. She married James Reynolds on December 20, 1954. She dedicated her life building a legacy rooted in love, devotion, and care for those around her. She dedicated part of her...
Dana Lee McKinney
Mar 4, 2026
Dana Lee McKinney, 68, of Davis Junction, IL, passed away on Wednesday, March 4, 2026. Born on Tuesday, September 10, 1957, in Rockford, IL, the daughter of Robert and Jane (Fletcher) Crossen. She married John McKinney on August 1, 1986, in Rockford, IL. Formerly employed by Concentric Hydraulics. Avid St. Louis Cardinal fan. Dana enjoyed gardening and sewing. Survivors include...
