Machesney Park, IL Obituaries

Charles Edward Hughes, age 82, of Rockford, Illinois peacefully passed away on Wednesday, June 3, 2026. He was born on December 18, 1942 in Kankakee, Illinois to Vivian and Bessie (Cook) Hughes. Chuck...

John D. Morgan, 53, of Caledonia, IL, passed away unexpectedly, Sunday evening, May 31, 2026. He was born July 16, 1972 in Dixon, IL, the son of John "Sam" and Betty (Clayton) Morgan. John graduated f...

Maria Elena Morales, age 67, of Harlingen Tx, passed away on Saturday, May 30th, 2026, surrounded by family and friends. Ellen, as she was known to all, was born on March 7, 1959, to Ambrocio and Sol...

Bonnie Adele Polis (nee Kovacic), 65, passed away May 31, 2026, alongside her family. She was a loving wife for 40 years to Robert; she will be lovingly remembered by her daughters Amy (Kyle) Moore an...

Barbara Karen (Kittoe) Duong passed away on May 30, 2026, after bravely fighting cancer. In her last days, she was surrounded by the love, laughter, and company of her family—the way she would have wa...

Fred Deloy Oakes, a cherished husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather, and friend, left this world peacefully on May 31, 2026, at the age of 91 surrounded by his loving family. Born on January...

Doris Ellen (Barefield) Pace, 97, went to be with the Lord Friday, May 29, 2026. Doris was born to Joseph Benjamin and Sarah Ethel (Capps) Barefield on Sunday September 29, 1928, in Mt. Vernon, Illino...

Mary Elizabeth Cooney-Wallace died peacefully on Friday, May 29th, 2026, surrounded by her loving family at her side. She was born August 2, 1954 in Kansas City, Kansas the daughter of Robert Cooney a...

Jessie Junior Beaman, 88, of Machesney Park, Illinois, passed away peacefully in his home surrounded by his family on Friday, May 29, 2026. Jessie was born on January 22, 1938, in Corning, Arkansas, t...

Cathy Florence Corl February 7, 1947 – May 28, 2026 Cathy Florence Corl, 79, passed away peacefully on May 28, 2026, in Northbrook, Illinois. Born on February 7, 1947, in Chicago, the beloved daughte...

Diana B. Cardenas, age 79, of Rockford, Illinois, peacefully passed away surrounded by family on Thursday evening, May 28, 2026. She was born on September 8, 1946, in San Antonio, Texas, to Isidoro an...

William “Bill” Wienzierl, 75, of Minnesota, and formerly of Rockford, Illinois, passed away on May 24, 2026. Bill was born July 5, 1950, in Rockford, to William and Willa Wienzierl. He graduated from ...

Shirley J. Rutherford, 90, of Machesney Park, IL, passed away peacefully on Sunday, May 24, 2026. She was born December 25, 1935 in Ferndale, MI, the daughter of John and Alice (Duesling) Kolliker. Sh...

In Loving Memory of Tammy Wheeler Williams Tammy was born on February 20, 1969, in Chicago Heights, Illinois, and grew up in Park Forest, Illinois. On May 25, 2026, she passed away at Rush Oak Park H...

Estanislao Guzman Esparza, de 91 años, de Capron, Illinois, falleció en paz el domingo 24 de mayo de 2026, rodeado de su querida familia. Nació el 19 de septiembre de 1934 en Zacatecas, México, hijo d...

John “Johnnie Rufus” J. Possedi, Sr., age 88, of Mokena, passed away peacefully on May 22, 2026. John was the beloved husband of Carol (née Malec) Possedi; loving father of John Possedi, Jr. and Deni...

Sylvia Wisniowicz (née Linert), age 100, of Orland Park, Illinois With heartfelt sorrow and deep love, we announce the passing of Sylvia on Thursday, May 21, 2026, who lived a remarkable 100 years fil...

Charles E. Benford a.k.a. Chuck, was born to John Cecil and Delores Benford on June 21, 1967, in Chicago, IL. He was preceded in death by his older brother Ronald (1973), Father John Cecil (1979), ol...

Kay F. Fox, 87, was born to Francis “Fritz” and Phyllis (Blunt) Williams on January 12, 1939 at Swedish American Hospital in Rockford, IL. She went to be with her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on Tuesd...

Nancy was a devoted wife, mother, grandmother, retired nurse, and animal lover who touched the lives of many through her kindness, warmth, and caring spirit. She dedicated her career to nursing, spend...

Mrs. LaVera Marissa Tillman, of Rockford, Illinois, went to rest in the Lord on Friday, May 15, 2026. She was born on October 26, in Palm Beach County, Florida, to Nathaniel George Higgs II and Paulin...

Erico “Eric” Rivera Santiago, 71, of Loves Park, Illinois, passed away on May 15, 2026. Eric was born on January 20, 1955, to Justa Santiago and Jose Rivera in Río Piedras, Puerto Rico. He was particu...

With broken hearts, we announce the passing of our treasured husband, father, and grandfather, George Michael De Masi of Orland Park, Illinois. George was called to heaven on May 14, 2026, at the age ...

Don W. Gugliemetti, 88, of Rockford, IL, passed on May 14, 2026 in Rockford, IL. He was born March 19, 1938 in Granville, IL, the son of Lawrence and Doris (Jegglie) Guglielmetti. Don graduated from R...

Betty M. Oberheim, 97, of Rockford, passed away on Wednesday, May 13, 2026. Betty was born on November 21, 1928, in Savanna, Illinois, to Marvin and Elverda McCue. On October 12, 1946, Betty married D...

Michael L. "Pollock" Witkowski, 70, of Kirkland, IL, passed away, Tuesday, May 12, 2026 surrounded by his loving family. He was born September 18, 1955 in Elmwood Park, IL, the son of Raymond and Marg...

Sally Ann Bergstrom, age 88, of Machesney Park, Illinois passed on Monday, May 11, 2026. Born on September 26, 1937 in Rockford, Illinois to Charles and Alverna (Bolen) Lamb. Sally married the love of...

Avery Joseph Erickson, age 84, of Loves Park, Illinois entered the presence of the Lord on Saturday, May 9, 2026. He was born August 22, 1941 in Audubon, Minnesota to John and Jennie (Day) Erickson in...

Jonathan D. Kucera “Jon” passed away peacefully May 8, 2026, at the age of 80. Jon had a long love affair with automobiles. It all began at the age of three years. Whenever on a car trip, he could id...

Ruth E. Spooner, 90, of Beloit, WI, passed on Thursday morning, May 7, 2026, at Cedar Crest, in Janesville, WI. She was born December 14, 1935 in Russellville, AL, the daughter of Ralph and Pearl Rich...

Andrea Lee Porter, 34, of Machesney Park, Illinois, passed away on May 4, 2026. Andrea was born on June 3, 1991, in Rockford, to Thomas and Lisa Porter. She graduated from Harlem High School, and soon...

Frank R. Locascio, 90, formerly of Loves Park, IL, died on Friday, April 17, 2026, at the Illinois Veterans Home, LaSalle, IL, surrounded by loved ones. Frank was born on January 16, 1936, in Los Ange...

Kay M. Veit, 85, of Rockford, IL, passed away suddenly, Tuesday morning, May 5, 2026 at Swedish American Hospital surrounded by family. She was born October 29, 1940 in Rockford, IL, the daughter of B...

Dolores E. Hulsey, 95, of Roscoe, Illinois, and formerly Oklahoma, passed away on May 4, 2026. Dolores was born on the border of Kansas and Oklahoma on July 18, 1930, to James and Viva Stuck. She grad...

Bradley Alan Fox, 49, of Rockford, Illinois, passed away unexpectedly on May 3, 2026. Brad was born to Daniel and Diane Fox in Rockford on July 2, 1976. He graduated from Harlem High School in 1994. F...

John James Coole, age 77, of Loves Park, Illinois passed on Sunday, May 3, 2026. Born on September 13, 1948 to James and Anna (Jardine) Coole in Rockford, Illinois. John proudly served in the Army fro...

Loretta Cross, age 79 of Chicago Illinois, passed away on Friday, May 2, 2026, at Rush Copley Hospital in Aurora Illinois. Loretta was born on April 22, 1947, in Chicago to Sarah Simmons. She grew...

Amanda Marie Groeller, 36, of Mokena, Illinois, passed away peacefully at home on Friday, May 1, 2026, surrounded by the love of those closest to her after an extraordinary and courageous 19-year batt...

Diana Jean Halley, 78, of Rockford, Illinois, passed away peacefully on Friday, May 1, 2026, at OSF Saint Anthony Medical Center with her family by her side. Diana was born on October 11, 1947, in Roc...

Raquel Villarreal, 95, of Loves Park, IL, formerly of San Antonio, TX, passed on April 30, 2026, in Oregon, IL. She was born May 28, 1930 in Tampico, Mexico, the daughter of Petra Garza. She was raise...

Mary Louise Braden, 77, was born on September 3, 1948 to parents Robert Earl and Parthene Williams in Indianola, Mississippi. She departed this earthly life on April 29, 2026 at Swedish American Hosp...

Katherine A Boettcher, age 93, of Rockford, Illinois passed on Sunday, April 28, 2026. She was born October 4, 1932 to Vincenzio and Alice (O’Brien) Mannira in Beloit, Wisconsin. Katie worked for many...

Diana Jo Hudson, age 74, of Manteno, Illinois, passed away peacefully on Sunday, March 1, 2026. Diana is remembered for her vivacious personality, great sense of humor, love for her family and the wa...

Gayle J. Polzin, 83, of Rockford, IL, passed on April 25, 2026. She born July 14, 1942, in Charlevoix, Michigan, the daughter of Russell T. and Jeanette (Hilander) Payne. Gayle is loved and missed ...

Michael John Keckler, age 57, of Davis, Illinois passed on Thursday, April 23, 2026. Born October 1, 1968 to David Lynn Keckler and Sandra Fertitta in Rockford, Illinois. He graduated from Harlem High...

Gary N Schoonover passed on October 13, 2025, at the age of 86, having been born on September 20, 1939, and residing in Machesney Park, Illinois.

Cristina "Lola Tining” Jumaoas, 88, of Forest Park. Beloved wife of the late Antonio “Anthony” Jumaoas. Loving mother of Sarah (William) Strong, Antonette Jumaoas, and Christoneli Jumaoas. Cherished ...

Daniel Joseph Velazquez, age 60, of Chicago, Illinois, passed away on Wednesday, April 22, 2026, at Loyola Hospital. Danny was born on December 6, 1965, in Chicago, Illinois, to Ubaldo “Wally” “Lalo”...

Kenneth R Lindenmier, age 87, of Rockford, Illinois passed away on Sunday, April 19, 2026. He was born on September 9, 1938 in La Salle, Illinois to Melvin and Elizabeth (Souvitski) Lindenmier. Ken se...

Michael Joseph Hritz, age 93, passed on April 18, 2026, and was a resident of Orland Park, Illinois. Visitation will be held at Orland Funeral Home, 9900 W 143rd Street, Orland Park, IL on April 23...