Machesney Park, IL Obituaries

Sandra L. Vosepka, 79, passed away on July 29, 2026. Sandy graduated from Farragut High School and went on to serve her community with steady dedication as an office clerk for the Town of Cicero’s Wa...

Parnell "P.T." "Cookie Monster" Thomas, 91, passed on July 29, 2026 at home after a long illness. He was born June 29, 1935 in Mt. Holly, AR, the son of Bob and Tommie Lee Thomas, and lived in Rockfor...

Terry Lee Smith, 75, of Waddell, Arizona, and formerly of the Greater Rockford, Illinois area, joined his Heavenly Father on July 27, 2026. Terry was born in Trumann, Arkansas, on September 3, 1950, t...

Jeanette “Jan” Ann Lindenmier, age 84, of Loves Park, Illinois passed away on Monday, July 27, 2026. She was born September 1, 1941 in Rockford, Illinois to Ernest and Eloise (Alexander) Lenius. She m...

Judy Karen Sanders, aged 64, of Rockford, Illinois passed away on Monday, July 27, 2026. She was born February 8, 1962 in Rockford, Illinois to Noah and Jewel (Bennett) Sanders. Judy was a jack of al...

James “Jim” Vincent DiGiovanni, 73, of Rockford, Illinois, passed away peacefully at home surrounded by his family on July 26, 2026. Jim was born on July 8, 1953, in Rockford, to Anthony and Antonette...

Margaret L. Fadze, age 75, passed away on July 26, 2026. Born March 30, 1951, in Chicago, Maggi made her home in Berwyn, Illinois, and was held in deep affection by all who knew her. Maggi graduated ...

Gary E. Wettstaedt, age 80, of Sterling IL, passed away on Saturday, July 25, 2026, at Alden Estates. Gary E. Wettstaedt was born on September 14th, 1945, in Chicago, IL to Ralph and Lucille. He gre...

Andrea "Drea" Cline, nee Kalley, age 54, of Homer Glen, IL; passed away on Friday, July 24, 2026. Dearest wife of Kyle Cline; precious and devoted mom of Ella Cline and Sydney Cline; beloved daughter ...

Cesar Rizo passed on July 18, 2026, at the age of 45. Visitation will be held at Woodlawn Funeral Home, 7750 West Cermak Road, Forest Park, IL 60130, US, on July 26, 2026, from 1:00 pm to 5:00 pm...

Rosemary H. Ondrus (nee Auer) was born on June 29, 1944, and passed away peacefully at the age of 82 on Tuesday, July 21, 2026, surrounded by her loving family. Dear daughter of the late Albert (the...

Gary P. McGraw, 88, of Rockford, IL, passed away peacefully, Monday evening, July 20, 2026 at Wesley Willows. He was born July 15, 1938 in Rockford, IL, the son of Roy E. and Leona (Stevenson) McGraw....

Robert Wayne McNaughton Jr., age 78, of Rockford, Illinois passed away on Tuesday, July 21, 2026. He was born May 31, 1948 in Rockford, Illinois to Robert and Pauline (Guffey) McNaughton Sr. He marrie...

Dan K. Wicklund, 62, of Cherry Valley, Illinois, passed away on July 20, 2026. Dan was born on April 28, 1964, in Rockford, to Glenn and Marion Wicklund. He graduated from Jefferson High School. Dan w...

Eileen M, Pech 89 years, of Berwyn, IL, passed away on Monday July 20, 2026 at West Suburban Nursing and Rehab center in Bloomingdale, IL. Eileen was born on October 30, 1937 in Chicago, IL to Eleano...

Frances “Fran” A. Morrison, 92, of Machesney Park, Illinois, passed away on Monday, July 20, 2026, at home. Fran was born on June 30, 1934, to Harold and Hulda Meehan. On September 6, 1952, Fran marri...

Richard Irie Scott, age 80, of San Antonio, Texas passed away on Saturday, July 18, 2026. He was born on March 1, 1946, in Tuscola, Illinois to Raymond and Frankie (Shain) Scott. He married the love o...

Eleuterio Juarez Ramirez, age 84, of Cicero, Illinois, passed away on Sunday, July 19, 2026, at his residence. Eleuterio was born on April 22, 1942, in Tunguitiro, Michoacan, Mexico, to Alfonso Juare...

Sharon Lee Jacknow, née Barilla, passed away peacefully on July 17, 2026, at the age of 81. Born on December 15, 1944, in Holland, Michigan, Sharon lived a life marked by steadfast devotion to those s...

Victoria "Vicky" V. Ezell passed on July 13, 2026, at the age of 63. Born on December 10, 1962, in Rockford, Illinois, the daughter of Leo and Mavis (Allen) Villarreal. Vicky graduated from Harlem Hig...

In Loving Memory of Shirley Dean It is with deep sadness that we announce the passing of our beloved mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, and friend, Shirley Dean. Nothing meant more to Shirley t...

Erda Irene Johnson, age 98, of Rockford, Illinois passed away on Saturday, July 11, 2026. She was born on December 27, 1927 in Chana, Illinois to Wilke and Katie Englekes. Erda was a proud mother to s...

Elena Rodriguez passed on July 10, 2026, at the age of 87, and was a resident of Cicero, Illinois. Visitation will be held at Woodlawn Funeral Home, 7750 West Cermak Road, Forest Park, IL 60130, U...

Albert “Bert” A. Buffington, 89, of Machesney Park, Illinois, passed away peacefully on Friday, July 10, 2026, at TLC Assisted Living. Bert was born on December 15, 1936, in Buffalo, New York. He grad...

Some men leave footprints. Others leave pathways. Horace "HB" Box left both. Coach. Educator. Mentor. Man of unwavering faith. Community pillar. Husband. Father. PawPaw and co-owner of Box's BBQ, Mr....

Phillip A. "Phil" Vana, 68, passed away peacefully on July 8, 2026. Born on April 2, 1958, in Berwyn, Illinois, Phil was the son of the late Frank D. Vana and Theresa B. Vana (Platek). He attended Mor...

Glenn L. Niemiec passed on July 8, 2026, at the age of 79.

Daniel Murray Kaylor, 81, of Rockford, Illinois passed away on Monday, July 6, 2026. Dan was born in Chicago on June 21, 1945 to Florence Dean (Swain) and Murray Kaylor, but moved to Rockford at a you...

Ruth Edna Plock, 97, of Rockford, Illinois, joined her Heavenly Father on July 6, 2026. Ruth was born on June 26, 1929, in Sterling, Illinois, to Ernest and Edna Hoover. Ruth graduated from East High ...

In Loving Memory of Maria Juanita Paz It is with heavy hearts and deep sorrow that we announce the passing of our beloved wife, mother, grandmother, and great grandmother, Maria Juanita Paz, who ente...

Ronald C. Goc passed away on July 1, 2026, at the age of 81. His sons Paul and Mark, his daughter Natalie, and daughter-in-law Lisa were with him until his final moments. He was born on Mother’s Day...

Filomena Santa Gulotta, age 84, of Rockford, Illinois passed away peacefully surrounded by her loving family on Wednesday, July 1, 2026. She was born on August 26, 1941 in Burgio Sicily to Antonio and...

William Joseph "Bill" Hopman March 2, 1935 – June 30, 2026 William Joseph "Bill" Hopman, 91, passed away on June 30, 2026. A loving husb...

Sofia V. Garcia, 80 of Lyons, IL, entered into the presence of the Lord on June 28, 2026. Sofia was born on November 25, 1945, in Yuriria, Guanajuato to Antonio and Maria Guadalupe Villagomez. She m...

Charles J. “Chuck” Carlson, born September 17, 1942, in Rockford, Illinois, passed away on June 30, 2026, at the age of 83 after a short illness. Chuck grew up in Rockford and graduated from East High...

Charles L. Lamb passed on June 28, 2026, at the age of 75. He was born in Blytheville, Arkansas on August 17, 1950 to Doyle and Margie Lamb. Charles was devout in his Christian faith. He treated eve...

Larry Donald Owens passed away on June 28, 2026. Larry was born on November 25th, 1931, and from the very begining, his life reflected faith, love, and service. He made his home in Bellwood, Illinois...

James M. "Jim" Soldin, 78, of Belvidere, IL, passed away peacefully, Friday, June 26, 2026 surrounded by his family. He was born December 14, 1947 in Rockford, IL, the son of Elmer and Martha (Holmes)...

A loving father, husband, brother & friend Juan T. Pozos, 77, of Cicero, Illinois, passed away on Thursday, June 25, 2026, at his home, surrounded by his loving family. He was born on April 5, 1949,...

Albert Hoss passed on June 24, 2026, at the age of 91; born November 17, 1934, Albert was a resident of Rockford, Illinois.

Marvin Dean Hacker, age 87, passed away peacefully, surrounded by the love of his family. He entered into the presence of his Lord with his beloved bride of 67 years, Carol, holding his hand and his c...

Linda Marilyn Elliott, born March 15, 1945, in Charleston, Missouri, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, June 24, 2026. A longtime resident of Stillman Valley, Illinois, Marilyn lived a life defined ...

Sally Kreuter, 97, of Loves Park, Illinois, passed away June 22, 2026, at home. Sally was born June 22, 1929, in Fulton, Mississippi, to Lillian and Cliff Barnes. On October 21, 1949, she married Lyle...

Dennis Ray Swanson Jr., 61, of Rockford, Illinois, passed June 13 2026, he resided in Carbondale for the last 27 years. Born on June 7 1965, in Rockford, Illinois. He was the son of Dennis Sr. and Pau...

Brente Braden (46) On June 17, 2026, Brente went to be with the Lord, along with his parents, Mary, Daryl Sr., and his brother Daryl Jr. Brente was born on September 4, 1979, to Mary and Daryl B...

Lorraine Margaret Serri, age 91, of Rockford, Illinois passed away on Friday, June 19, 2026. She was born on February 14, 1935 in Arlington, Illinois to Clinton and Jeanette (Slazas) Cassidy. Lorrain...

Vernell Donald passed on June 19, 2026, at the age of 95. Vernell was a resident of Bellwood, Illinois. Visitation will be held at Canaan AME Church, 801 S 14th Ave, Maywood, IL 60153, US, on July 1...

Virginia M. Chamberlin passed away on June 19, 2026, at the age of 99. Born on June 6, 1927, Virginia was a resident of Winnebago, Illinois. Virginia was born on June 6, 1927 in Birch Tree, Missouri t...

Daniel L. Marshall, 70, of Rockford, passed away on June 17, 2026. He was born July 3, 1955, the son of Harry and Dolores Marshall. Daniel worked for many years as an automatic brake operator at Ello...