Machesney Park, IL Obituaries

Bryan L. Jossendal, 56, of Rockton, IL passed away on September 30, 2026. Bryan was born on November 11, 1969 in Dekalb, Illinois to Norman and Judith Jossendal. Bryan graduated from Rockford Jeffer...

Trellis "Don" E. Bunyard, 82, of Loves Park, IL, passed away peacefully, October 1, 2026 surrounded by loving family. He was born March 9, 1944 in Ava, MO, the son of Gordon E. and Emma (Evans) Bunyar...

Rodger Norman Phillips, 78, of Rockford, Illinois passed away on September 28, 2026. Rodger was born on September 3, 1948, in Warsaw, Indiana to Norman and Janice Phillips. Rodger was a goldsmith je...

Ann E. LaGuardia, age 93, passed away peacefully at home on Monday, September 28, 2026, with her loving husband, Sam, by her side. In her final days, Sam cared for Ann with the same tenderness, dignit...

In Loving Memory of Ho Văn Lâm October 20 1947 – September 27, 2026 With profound sadness, we announce the passing of our beloved father, Ho Văn Lâm, who passed away on September 27, 2026. He was deep...

Matthew “Matt” Champion, 56, of Roscoe, Illinois, passed away on September 23, 2026. He leaves behind family members who grieve deeply and cherish his memory. Matt was born on March 11, 1970, in Roc...

Rev. Dennis R. "Denny" Mitchell, 85, of Machesney Park, IL, passed away suddenly, Wednesday morning, September 23, 2026. He was born June 5, 1941 in Rockford, IL, the son of Frank E. and Dorothy R.(Be...

John H. Coleman, 85, of Rockford, Illinois, passed away on Friday, September 18, 2026, at home surrounded by his family. John was born in Franklin, North Carolina, on January 10, 1941, to Henry and An...

Laura Kay Marcantonio age 56 of Glen Ellyn Illinois passed away on Friday September 18, 2026 at her home. Laura was born on December 8, 1969 in Chicago, Illinois to Lou Montiel and Patricia Browning...

Eddie Chen, 56, of Loves Park, Illinois, passed away on Wednesday, September 16, 2026, At Javon Bea Hospital. On January 17, 1970, Eddie was born in Chicago, Illinois, to Ngui Chew and Amy Chen. Eddie...

Wanda Johnson, age 61, of Rockford, Illinois passed away on Tuesday, September 15, 2026. She was born January 8, 1965 to Jimmie and Lillie Mae (Ward) Robinson in Chicago, Illinois. Wanda graduated fr...

Our beautiful prayer warrior mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, and friend is dancing the golden streets of heaven with her wonderful Jesus. He welcomed her into eternal joy on September 13, 2026...

Nick S. Dakalis age 92 ½ yrs old, of Berwyn, IL passed away on Saturday, September 12th, 2026, surrounded by this family. Nick was born on January 1st, 1934, in Valimitika Aigio Greece, Achaias. He w...

James Edward Williams, 87, of Poplar Bluff, MO passed away on September 08, 2026, at Poplar Bluff Regional Medical Center in Poplar Bluff, MO. James was born on March 6, 1939, to Myron and Mable (For...

Della Lawanda Tucker, age 94, of Rockford, Illinois passed away on Tuesday, September 8, 2026. She was born on September 7, 1932 in Ballard County, Kentucky to Charles and Fanny (Ford) Poole. She work...

Sandra Dorrine "Sandy" Horner Blaine, born March 16, 1940, to Jeannette Elliot Sherill Horner and Maurice Wilson Horner, lived life with independence, curiosity, resilience, and an adventurous spirit....

Jeffrey Brown, 52, passed on September 6, 2026. He was born in Rockford Illinois to Scott and Rebecca Brown on December 21, 1973. Jeff is survived by his sons, Aiden Brown and Adam Brown; mother, Re...

Cathy L. (Scott) Schlueter-Thompson, 77, of Machesney Park, IL, passed away peacefully, Saturday morning, September 5, 2026. She was born June 10, 1949 in Rockford, IL, the daughter of Harold and Norm...

James Raymond Hazelip passed on August 30, 2026, at the age of 71; he was born on December 26, 1954.

Gustavo Galvan, 78 passed away peacefully in his home on Wednesday, 09/02/2026. Gustavo was born on 04/16/1948 in Cerritos, San Luis Potosi, Mex, to Jose Galvan Espinoza & Taide Castillo Sifuentes. H...

Erik D. Wilberg, age 37, of Rockton, Illinois passed away on September 1, 2026. He was born July 10, 1989 in Caledonia, Illinois to David R. and Debra L. (Stewart) Wilberg. He married the love of his ...

Dr. Herbert “Herb” P. Lash, 94, of Rockford, Illinois, passed away on Sunday, August 30, 2026. Herb was born to Benjamin and Mary Lashinsky on August 7, 1932, in Cleveland, Ohio. Herb attended Ohio St...

Laura Anne Kolarik, age 43, of Naperville, Illinois, passed away peacefully at home on Sunday, August 23, 2026. Laura was born on August 5, 1983, in Winfield, Illinois, to Alan and Sandra Kolarik. Sh...

David E. Hudson passed on August 23, 2026, at the age of 42. A Memorial Visitation will be from 12pm to 1pm on September 26, 2026, at Woodlawn Funeral Home, 7750 West Cermak Road, Forest Park, Illin...

Mary J. Shallon, 86, of Cicero, Illinois, passed away peacefully at home, surrounded by the love and presence of her family. Mary was born on July 12, 1940, in Chicago, Illinois, the tenth of fourtee...

Zachary Delos "Z Man" Pond, 30, of Loves Park, IL, passed away Wednesday, August 26, 2026 at home surrounded by his family. Zachary was born August 20, 1996 in Rockford, IL, the son of Jeffrey and Jan...

Barry S. Smith, 63, of Chana, IL, passed away suddenly, Monday evening, August 24, 2026 after some health challenges. He was born July 14, 1963 in Rockford, IL, the son of Jimmie "Jack" and Sharon (Bl...

Thomas “Tommy” R. Hendricks Jr., 47, of Mt. Morris, IL, passed away on Monday, August 24, 2026, in Dixon, IL. Tommy was born in Rockford, IL, on March 22, 1979, and graduated from Hononegah High Schoo...

Tony Vincent Marquez, 93, passed away on August 24, 2026. Born October 21, 1932, Tony lived a life defined by steady devotion to others, marked by quiet strength, diligence, and an open handed way of ...

In Loving Memory of Carol Lou Erickson Carol Lou Erickson was a woman whose greatest gift was making a house feel like home. She was a homemaker in every sense of the word, and the very best one. Her...

Charles Kenneth Brackett, aka "Blue Foo," 89, of Winnebago, passed away peacefully on Sunday, August 23, 2026. Born September 17, 1936, in Assumption, Illinois to Charles and Malvina (Molly) Brackett....

Jolene Mae Bergstrom-Carlson died peacefully on August 23rd surrounded by loved ones and the prayers of her community. Born on August 8, 1944 in Red Oak, Iowa, Jolene was welcomed into a world defin...

Robert J. Olsen, age 83, passed away on August 20, 2026. Born on November 30, 1942, he was the beloved son of the late Canute and the late Dorothy Olsen. Loving brother of Perry (the late Vaughan) Ols...

Carlos R. Pond, 89, of Machesney Park, IL, passed away peacefully, Wednesday evening, August 19, 2026, 3 hours short of his 90th birthday, at UW Swedish American Hospital surrounded by his sons. He wa...

Robert V. Motto passed on August 18, 2026, at the age of 90. Born on July 5, 1936, Robert lived in Homer Glen, Illinois. Funeral services for Robert will be private.

Colleen Irene Straley, 85, of Mulberry, Florida, passed away in Rockford, Illinois, on Tuesday, August 18, 2026. Colleen was born on February 7, 1941, to Richard and Audrey Lawrence. Colleen married...

Loretta M Ciszak nee Rezutko born 11/10/1932 went home with God 08/17/2026. Wife of the late Walter A Ciszak USAF. Mother of Cathy (Chris) Wade and Christopher Ciszak. Grandma of John Dana (Matt) Broo...

Wayne W. Waiter, age 85, of Orland Park, Illinois, and a proud U.S. Army Veteran, passed away peacefully on Sunday, August 16, 2026. Wayne was the beloved husband of Sharon (nee Kennedy), with whom h...

Guillermo "Billy" Vega, 67, of Chicago, Illinois passed away peacefully in his sleep on Sunday August 16, 2026. Born on July 30, 1959, in Chicago, Illinois, Billy was the beloved son of Francisco an...

Josephine "Josie" Compian, age 75 of Chicago, II. Passed away peacefully on August 15,2026 surrounded by family. Josie was born August 12, 1951. She was the beloved daughter of the late Guadalupe San ...

Jaime Dueñas, 94, passed away on August 15, 2026. Born on June 14, 1932, in Mexico. He was a resident of Chicago, Illinois, he will be remembered with deep gratitude and enduring love. For 40 years...

Jon B Worley, age 81, of Machesney Park, Illinois passed away peacefully surrounded by family on Friday, August 14, 2026. He was born December 10, 1944 to Manley and Martha Belle (Trader) Worley in Ro...

Loves Park, IL - Jean M. Pickering (nee Haley), 84 of Loves Park, IL passed away peacefully on Wednesday, August 12, 2026 at Cherryvale Place in Rockford, IL. Born March 20, 1942 to Martin P. Haley a...

John S. Trites Sr., 87, of Rockford, Illinois, passed away on Tuesday, August 11, 2026. John was born on November 27, 1938, in Fergus Falls, Minnesota, to Stephen and Georgia (Swenson) Trites. Through...

Robert C. Castro, 89, of Rockford, IL, passed away peacefully, Tuesday, August 11, 2026 surrounded by love. He was born February 5, 1937 in San Antonio, TX, the son of Julio and Nicolasa (Castillo) Ca...

Michelle Vereecken-Lawhon passed on August 11, 2026, at the age of 59, having been born on August 1, 1967, and residing in Loves Park, Illinois.

Jose Sergio Gonzalez Gonzales passed on August 4, 2026, at the age of 70. Visitation will be held at Orland Funeral Home, 9900 W 143RD ST, ORLAND PARK, IL 60462, US, on August 14, 2026, from 4:00 pm ...

Kirk Lester Ward passed on August 8, 2026, at the age of 74. A Memorial Service will be held at Orland Funeral Home, 9900 W. 143rd Street, Orland Park, IL, on October 9, 2026, beginning at 11:30 a...

Judy C. Gray, 80, of Machesney Park, Illinois, passed away on Sunday, August 9, 2026, at home surrounded by her family. Judy was born on August 8, 1946, in Rockford, to Donald and Avis Vaughan. Judy g...

Taressa Annette Carter, age 62, of Rockford, Illinois passed away on Saturday, August 8, 2026. She was born September 2, 1963 in Rockford, Illinois to Donald and Nina (Perkins) Corder. Taressa marrie...