Rockford, IL Obituaries

Steven A. "Steve" Tresemer, 77, of Rockford, IL, passed away peacefully in his home on Saturday evening, April 4, 2026. He was born April 21, 1948 in Rockford, IL, the son of Warren and Leona (Youngma...

Elaine Theisen Williamson was called by her Savior to leave her worldly home for her heavenly home to be with her Savior, husband Jerry Williamson, and family. Elaine is in her new home God prepared f...

Charles A Hamilton, age 89, of Machesney Park, Illinois passed away on Saturday, March 28, 2026. He was born October 14, 1936 in Beloit, Wisconsin to John and Ruth (Johnson) Hamilton. Chuck married th...

Christina M. Barickman-Magin passed away on Thursday, March 26, 2026. Christina was born in Rockford, Illinois on September 18, 1971 to Fred and Kathy Barickman. Christina found her peace in the out...

Beaulah (Jones) Prosise, 96, of Rockford, Illinois, passed away peacefully at home on March 24, 2026. Beaulah was born on February 28, 1930, in Xenia, Illinois, to Vernie and Ada (Wooley) Jones. She ...

Nancy L. Martin, 75, of Winnebago, IL, passed away peacefully, Monday evening, March 23, 2026 at Serenity Hospice and Home. She born January 14, 1951 in Magnolia, AR, the daughter of Arvie and Ruth (D...

Daniel James Totten “DT”, 34, of Rockford, Illinois, passed away on Wednesday, March 18, 2026, surrounded by love. He was born on January 23, 1992, in Highland Park, Illinois, to Jill (Romano) Zell an...

Alanna L Turner, age 63, of Rockford, Illinois passed on Wednesday, March 18, 2026. She was born June 25, 1962 to Freddie and Ida (Olson) Largo in Chicago, Illinois. She graduated from Auburn High Sch...

Lonnie L. Nelson, 61, of Rockford, IL, passed away peacefully, Tuesday, March 17, 2026 surrounded by the love of his family. He was born July 9, 1964 in Rockford, the son of Roland and Barbara (Allen)...

Raymond D. Layton, 81, of Rockford, Illinois was present with the Lord after 11:44 a.m. on Tuesday, March 10, 2026. During his long illness and at the time of his Homegoing, he was at the family home ...

Conrad Charles Gonzales passed on March 4, 2026, at the age of 90; he was born on November 21, 1935, in Chicago and was a resident of Fort Belvoir, Virginia.

With heavy hearts yet grateful souls, we announce the passing of Patricia Colantonio, beloved mother, grandmother, sister, and friend, who departed this life on February 24, 2026, at the age of 78. Pa...

Joseph Donald Southard, aged 74, of Rockford, Illinois passed away on Sunday, February 22, 2026. He was born on April 11, 1951 to LT and Carmen (Jones) Southard in Athens, Alabama. Joseph worked for m...

Earl J. Falk, 95, died on February 17, 2026 in Oregon, Illinois. Born on March 3, 1930, the son of Arlington and Mildred Falk. He was a lifelong resident of Byron, Illinois. Following high school, he ...

Dorothy Irene (Jacobs) Getty entered into eternal rest peacefully, Sunday, February 15, 2026. Born November 22, 1928 to Florence and Walter Jacobs in Freeport, Illinois. Dorothy was 97 years old. She...

Mary Lue Hall, 92, of Rockford, Illinois, passed away surrounded by her loving family on the morning of Friday, January 30, 2026. Mary Lue was born October 30, 1933, in Palatka, Arkansas, to Burrel an...

Tyler Thomas Trosper passed away on January 24, 2026. He was born on June 14, 1982 in Rockford, Illinois to Richard and Kay Trosper. Tyler graduated from Hononegah High School in 2000. For 25 years, h...

Richard Thomas Nelson, also affectionately known as Ricky Bobby by those closest to him, 66, of Rockford, Illinois, passed away on Saturday, January 24, 2026, after a brief illness. Ricky Bobby was bo...

Jerry R. Kosinski, 76, of Apache Junction, AZ, formerly of Rockford, IL, passed away Wednesday evening, January 7, 2026 in Phoenix, AZ. He was born November 2, 1949 in Rockford, IL, the son of Joseph ...

Mark Edward Rucker, 57, of Rockford, Illinois, passed away on January 5, 2026. Mark was born in Rockford to Wilbur and Arizona Rucker on December 22, 1968. From an early age, Mark showed extreme inter...

Nicholas A. Tapp, 29, of Rockford, Illinois, passed away on January 1, 2026. Nikki was born on August 1, 1996, in Rockford to Norman and Debra Tapp. He attended Berean Baptist Christian School. Nikki ...

Anthony Maggio Jr., age 72, of Byron, Illinois, passed away on Friday, January 2, 2026. Born September 16, 1953 to Anthony Maggio Sr. and Willie Ball in Rockford, Illinois. Anthony worked for many yea...

Ruth L. Froeliger, 92, of Rockford, Illinois, passed away in the early hours of December 31, 2025, at UW Swedish American Hospital. Ruth was born on January 27, 1933, to Delbert and Sylvia Olmstead, i...

Joyce Elaine Hyson passed away on December 22, 2025, at the age of 85. Born on October 6, 1940, Joyce was a resident of Winnebago, Illinois. A visitation will be held on January 3, 2026, from 11:00 ...

Sharon King, born on December 29, 1949 in Rockford, IL, passed away on December 12, 2025 in Rockford, IL, at the age of 76. She was the daughter of Ralph and Frances Warmoth. Sharon graduated from hig...

Orlando O. Michaca, de 47 años, partió con el Señor el 28 de noviembre de 2025. Nació el 1 de abril de 1978 en México, hijo de Mario Michaca y Adelina Ramírez. Orlando era un hombre devoto y fiel a D...

Marilyn Jean Terry, 86, also known as “Jeannie” to those closest to her, passed away peacefully at her home in Winnebago, Illinois, surrounded by her family. Jeannie was born in Rockford, Illinois, to...

Alice Kay Veroni, 60, of Rockford, Illinois, passed away peacefully at Swedish American Hospital on November 30, 2025. Alice was born in Rockford to Frank and Leila Stokes on July 13, 1965. On April 2...

Henry B. Lipinski, Jr. “Hank” of Loves Park, IL, passed away peacefully in the hospital on November 19th at the age of 79, following a brief illness. He was born on February 15, 1946, in Beloit, WI, t...

Jessie L. Watkins, 68, of Rockford, IL, passed away, Wednesday, November 19, 2025 after an illness. She was born October 27, 1957, the daughter of Asa D. "Ace" and June L. (Pennell) Mayfield. Jessie w...

Ronald B. "Ron" Baxter, 93, of Rockford, IL, passed away peacefully, Friday evening, November 14, 2025. He was born December 14, 1931 in Rockford, IL, the son of Ralph and Mildred (Cummings) Baxter. R...

Bobby L. Shawver, aged 74, of Rockford, Illinois passed away on Sunday, November 16, 2025. He was born on February 22, 1951 in Rockford, Illinois to Joseph and Mildred (Ritchie) Shawver. Bobby was a m...

Villie B. Little, born on April 23, 1943, in Etty, Kentucky, passed away on November 13, 2025, at the age of 82. Villie was a resident of Machesney Park, Illinois.

Alice S. Stephenson, 75, of Rockford, Illinois, passed away on October 30, 2025, after battling several health conditions. She was born in Arthur, Illinois, to Robert and Carolyn Helton on March 7, 19...

Calvin L. "Cal" Emery, 73, of Rockford, IL, passed away peacefully, on November 4, 2025 at Agrace Hospice in Madison, WI. He was born June 6, 1952 in Rockford, IL, the son of Lamont and Betty (Larson)...

Virgie V. Lameyer, aged 93, of Rockford, Illinois passed away on Tuesday, November 4, 2025. She was born September 2, 1932 to Fred and Evelyn (Ridgeway) Rauch in Mt Morris, Illinois. She graduated fro...

Carolyn Ruth Oskins, aged 85, passed away on November 4, 2025. She was born on March 17, 1940, in Vincennes, Indiana, the daughter of Kaiser Miller and Bernadine (Eyelpock) Miller. Carolyn married Car...

Jennifer “Jen” E. Rieffer, 59, of Ridott, IL passed away on November 4, 2025, in Freeport, Illinois. She was born July 12, 1966, in Rockford, Illinois, to Daniel and Marjorie Rieffer. Jen attended Ha...

Kyle Richard Bolterstein, 40, of Machesney Park, Illinois, passed away November 1, 2025 in Rockford Illinois having lost his battle with a lengthy illness. Kyle was born on February 4, 1985, to Carol ...

Darrell Dean Rippon, 91, of Rockford, IL passed away on Wednesday, October 29, 2025, at Alpine Fireside Health Center. He was born September 25, 1934, in Manchester, Iowa. Darrell was the son of Lee ...

Katherine "Kathy" G. Kowalewski, 63, of Rockford, IL, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, October 28, 2025. She was born May 21, 1962, in Rockford, IL, the daughter of Jerry and Ruth Ann "Sam" (Lucas) ...

Danna A. Jackson was born on July 20th of 1966 to Verla M. Lee and her then husband Denver A. Jackson at Swedish American Hospital in Rockford Illinois. Danna always lived life to the fullest extent. ...

James Ray Ekberg, 65, of Rockford, IL, passed away unexpectedly, on Tuesday, October 21, 2025. He was born June 14, 1960 in Rockford, IL, the son of James R. and Anna (Liatto) Ekberg. He was employed ...

Edward "Doug" D. Dawson, aged 67, passed away on October 18, 2025. He was a resident of Machesney Park, Illinois. Doug was born on July 16, 1958. He attended Harlem High School. Doug retired from U...

Brent E. Huber, 51, of Rockford, Illinois, passed away on Friday, October 17, 2025, with those closest to him by his side. Brent was born in Elgin, Illinois, on May 1, 1974. He was dedicated to his wo...

Heather Horton Hernandez, of Machesney Park, Illinois, age 47, passed away on Monday, October 13, 2025 in Rockford, Illinois. She was born January 17, 1978 in Rockford, Illinois to Michael Horton and ...

Terry R. Palmer, born on July 21, 1955, passed away on October 10, 2025, at the age of 70.

John M. Jenkins, 63, of Loves Park, IL passed away on October 2, 2025 after a short, valiant battle with cancer. He was born on June 17, 1962, in Rockford, IL, the son of Carlos and Judith (Schoknecht...

James C. Provenzano, born on April 21, 1959, passed away on September 29, 2025, at the age of 66. He was a resident of Rockford, Illinois. A brief graveside service for Jim will be held Friday, Octobe...

Esther Costello, age 85, of Rockford, Illinois passed away on Sunday, September 21, 2025. She was born August 9,1940 in Nixon, Texas. Esther married Jose Costello on February 17,1969. She was employed...