Machesney Park, IL Obituaries

Paulette E. Cunningham, 93, of Loves Park, IL, passed away, Friday evening, December 19, 2025. She was born August 29, 1932 in Ormesson, France, the daughter of Ralph and Marguerite Haas. Paulette cam...

Deborah M. Thompson, passed away on December 18, 2025, at the age of 73. Deborah was born on October 8, 1952 in Alamo, Tennessee to Buford and Bobbie O'neil Forsythe. At a young age Deb moved to Mache...

Richard J. Roeh, 96, a proud U.S. Navy veteran, passed away on December 15, 2025. He was the devoted husband of the late Marion (nee Walters), with whom he shared 67 loving years of marriage. Dedicate...

Vicki Liebegott, 58, passed away on December 17, 2025. Devoted Fiancé of Tom Brown. Loving Mother of Michael Kosek, Tommy (Kristen) Brown, and Nick (Jacqueline) Brown. Beloved Grandmother of Ethan Ket...

Herminia Mandujano, aged 70, of Rockford, Illinois, peacefully passed away surrounded by family on December 17, 2025. She was born November 20, 1955 to Alfonso Manriquez Mandujano and Ynosencia Manduj...

Ralph M Rogus, a resident of Lincolnshire, Illinois, was born on September 5, 1939, and passed away on December 17, 2025, at the age of 86.

Harold Theodore Ebert Jr., affectionately known as "Moose," passed away peacefully on December 15, 2025, at the age of 65. Born in Chicago, Illinois, on December 27, 1959, Harold was a beloved, humoro...

With heavy hearts, we share the sudden passing of our beloved brother, John Trefny. John was deeply loved by his family and will be greatly missed by all who knew him. John dedicated his career to se...

Wanda L Finch, age 82, of Rockford, Illinois passed away on December 14, 2025. Wanda was born on April 17, 1943 to Johnnie and Madie Giger in Hot Springs, Arkansas. She was married to William Penhalle...

Miloslav Spurny, born on December 17, 1931, passed away on December 14, 2025, at the age of 93. He was born in Czechoslovakia and immigrated with his family to America in 1969. Milo was the beloved...

Claire Margaret Migacz was born on June 5, 2012, and passed away on December 13, 2025. Visitation for Claire will take place at Woodlawn Funeral Home, located at 7750 West Cermak Road, Forest Park, IL...

Helen Mary Damergis, née Blada, 81, of Western Springs, Illinois, passed away on December 9, 2025. Born on May 6, 1944, Helen was a kind-hearted, beloved, and hard-working individual who touched the...

Diane Pietrzak, born on October 5, 1944, passed away on December 9, 2025, at the age of 81. A resident of Berwyn, Illinois, Diane was beloved and cherished by all who knew her. Diane attended Maryvi...

William “Bill” Caldwell, 78, of Tinley Park, Illinois, passed away peacefully at home on December 9, 2025. Bill was a man of many talents, deep convictions, and boundless curiosity. Throughout his ...

José Isabel Jiménez passed away peacefully on Monday, December 8, 2025, at the age of 78, surrounded by the love of his entire family. He was a devoted husband, exemplary father, proud grandfather, an...

Esther Padilla, born on January 11, 1945, passed away on December 6, 2025, at the age of 80. Loving wife of the late Jose Padilla. Loving mother of Rocio Padilla and Jose Padilla. Loving grandmother o...

Arnold Gacki, age 91, of Orland Park, Ill, formerly of Chicago, entered into eternal peace on December 07, 2025. Arnold was a St. Rita High school graduate, Air Force veteran, and a retired Chicago Fi...

Gerald Lee Anderson, age 85, of Rockford, Illinois, passed away on Sunday, December 7, 2025. He was born November 26, 1940 to Oscar and Eva (Nelson) Anderson in Rockford, Illinois. Gerald graduated fr...

Connie Lynn Lumpkins, 64, of Roscoe, Illinois, passed away on December 3, 2025, after a courageous 15-month battle with cancer. Born on March 29, 1961, Connie lived a life filled with love, laughter, ...

Michael B. Linden, 67, of Machesney Park, IL, passed away peacefully, Wednesday evening, December 3, 2025 surrounded by his loving family. He was born December 29, 1957 in Rockford, IL, the son of Sta...

Lawrence “Larry” L. Hall, age 72, of Rockford, Illinois, was surrounded by his loved ones as he passed into his eternal reward on Tuesday, December 2, 2025 at River Bluff after a long, courageous batt...

Mary Ann Phillips, 85, of Rockford, Illinois, passed away peacefully on the morning of Saturday, November 29, 2025, at home and surrounded by her family. Mary Ann was born to Earl and Pearl McRoberts ...

James R. "Jim" Holeton, 84, of Machesney Park, IL, passed away peacefully, Sunday morning, November 30, 2025 surrounded by his loving family. He was born June 5, 1941 in Pepperton Township, Minnesota,...

Bill L. Bargman, aged 78, of Loves Park, Illinois passed away on Wednesday, November 26, 2025. He was born August 24, 1947 in Anna, Illinois to Kenneth Bargman and Vivian Provo. Bill married the love ...

Dorothy Y Owens, aged 96, of Rockford, Illinois passed away on Thursday, November 27, 2025 in Beloit, Wisconsin. She was born March 22, 1929 in Tennessee to the Boyd family. Dorothy married V.G. Owens...

Doris H. Vaccaro, 87, of Rockford, IL, passed away peacefully on November 26, 2025. She was born on January 22, 1938 in Henderson, Texas, the daughter of Eulys and Keble (Joyner) Gambill. Doris gradua...

Our precious twins, Eli Demeek Nel Phillips, and Evelyn Lorice Doris Phillips, were born into their earthly lives on November 24, 2025, before joining their Heavenly Father. They felt the love of each...

Hector Rodriguez was born to eternal life on November 23, 2025. Hector arrived with a spark that only grew brighter on November 22, 1975. Born in Chicago, IL to Hector Rodriguez Ramos now deceased and...

Werner "Jack" Huber, 71, of Machesney Park, IL, formerly of Beaver Dam, WI, passed away peacefully, Saturday afternoon, November 22, 2025 surrounded by his loving family. He was born October 18, 1954 ...

Judith A. Meyers, 82, of Machesney Park, IL passed away Thursday, November 20, 2025. She was born July 5, 1943 in Marengo, IL to LeRoy and Alice Finn. Judy married the love of her life, Larry Meyers ...

Garry was born to Leroy and Emma Williams on March 5th 1955 in Mellwood Arkansas .He graduated with the class of 1973 from Elaine high school in Elaine Arkansas. He was an avid football player .He is...

EGAN, GAYLE J. (née LUCAS) Gayle J. Lucas Egan passed away peacefully on Wednesday, November 12, 2025, at the age of 83 years, with her loving family present. She was born on September 15, 1942, in...

Carolyn S. Graham, age 75, of Belvidere, Illinois, passed away on Thursday, October 30, 2025, in Champaign, Illinois. She was born March 28, 1950, to Ronald and Marilyn Russell in Dixon, Illinois. She...

Genmony Vann, age 42, of Forest Park, Illinois passed away on Monday, November 10, 2025. A memorial visitation for Genmony will be held Tuesday, November 18, 2025, from 2:00 PM to 5:00 PM at Woodlaw...

Shirley F Gentles, born on November 25, 1941, passed away on October 14, 2025, at the age of 83. Shirley resided in Redding, California.

Ione Laverne Ekberg Gustafson was born June 25, 1932 in Mille Lacs County, MN to Hilding and Agnes Ekberg, one of eight children. Her older siblings were Lorraine, Lawrence “Bob”, Avis, Jerome and her...

Barbara “Barbie” J. Greenwood, 80, of Dixon, Illinois, formerly of Franklin Grove, IL, passed away peacefully on November 11, 2025. Barbie was born to Charles and Marjorie Katona on August 16, 1945, i...

Dennis M.C. Moore, 88, of Machesney Park, IL, passed away peacefully, Monday morning, November 10, 2025 at Javon Bea Hospital after a long battle with Alzheimer's. He was born February 9, 1937 in Phil...

Erwin Thomas Tyrakowski, age 77, passed away on Thursday, November 6, 2025. Beloved Husband of the late Patricia, nee Ryan, for a loving 41 years. Devoted Father of William (Tracey), Tricia (Patrick) ...

Glenda L. Doherty (née Juhlin), age 83, of Orland Park, IL, passed away peacefully at home surrounded by her family on Saturday, November 8, 2025. Glenda was born in Chicago on September 18, 1942, to...

Barbara J Moser, age 82, of Machesney Park, Illinois passed away on Tuesday, November 4, 2025 in Rockford, Illinois. She was born May 15, 1943 to Spencer and Lurella Anderson in Sparta, Wisconsin. She...

David K. Steiner, passed away on October 29, 2025, at the age of 69. Born in Rockford, IL, on April 22, 1956, to Kenneth and Mary Ellen Steiner. Dave lived a life rich with passion for both his family...

Wayne William Neven, age 78, of Orland Park, Illinois, passed away on October 30, 2025. Wayne was born on March 28, 1947, in Chicago, Illinois to Nicholas and Lorraine Neven. From 1966 to 1969, Wayne...

Thomas A Rohrer, age 84, of Rockford, Illinois, passed away on Thursday, October 30, 2025. He was born December 16, 1940 in Adrian, Michigan to Marvin and Elizabeth (Bocken) Rohrer. Thomas was very pr...

Frances "Fran" Cannon, nee Manno, passed away peacefully on October 27, 2025 at the age of 92. Beloved Wife of the late Thomas G. for a loving 52 years. Devoted Mother of Cheryle (Greg) Fitzpatrick, T...

Jane Houston Simpson, 87 of Beach Park, Illinois, passed on October 25, 2025. She was born on December 23, 1937, in Little Rock, Arkansas. The daughter of James Archibald and Margaret Davis Houston ...

Harold Johnson, age 80, of Rockford, Illinois passed away on October 24, 2025. He was born January 22, 1945 in Louisiana to Simon and Izola (Cyprian) Johnson. Harold worked at Madison Foundry in Rockf...

Joan Ryan, long-time resident of Oak Park, passed away peacefully on October 25th, 2025, at the age of 92. Joan, along with her husband Jack, loved Oak Park and the many opportunities it provided thei...

Lauren M. Smith, 62, of Forest Park, IL, passed away peacefully Monday, October 20, 2025 at home. Lauren was born in Chicago, IL on July 12, 1963, to Mary Susan Schmitt Houston and the late William Q...

Margaret W. Crawford January 5, 1953 – October 23, 2025 Margaret W. Crawford, beloved mother, grandmother, sister, aunt, and friend, passed away peacefully on October 23, 2025, at the age of 72. Bo...