Rockford, IL Obituaries

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...

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...

Nathan "Nene" Ivan Taylor passed away on September 19, 2025, at the age of 28. A visitation will be held at Advantage Funeral and Cremation Services, located at 7000 West State Street, Rockford, IL,...

Dan R. Gustman, age 69, of Rockford, Illinois passed away on Thursday, September 18, 2025. Dan was born April 14, 1956 in Rockford, Illinois, the son of Raymond and Jean (Jackson) Gustman. He graduate...

Irene A Beetle, aged 83, of Rockford, Illinois, passed away on Monday, September 15, 2025 peacefully surrounded by her family. She was born August 23, 1942 to Dale and Edna (Spohnholz) Long in Rockfor...

Mario Ventura, born on February 25, 1934, passed away on September 11, 2025, at the age of 91. Mario was a resident of Holiday, Florida.

Peggie Ann Brooks, age 85, of Loves Park, Illinois passed away on Thursday, September 11, 2025. Peggie was born October 6, 1939 in Wilson, Arkansas, the daughter of Church and Vera (Hicks) Jackson. Sh...

John L. Sanders, age 66, of Rockford, Illinois passed away on Thursday, September 11, 2025 surrounded by his loving family after a short illness. He was born May 18, 1959 in Rockford, IL, the son of T...

Jodi Lynne Meyers, aged 68, of Rockford, Illinois passed away on Monday, September 8, 2025. She was born March 5, 1957 to William and Dorothy (Jacobs) Getty in Freeport, Illinois. Jodi worked for many...

Linda R. Martin, 79, of Rockford, passed away peacefully in her home, surrounded by family on Sunday, September 7, 2025. Linda was born on May 30, 1946, in Rockford to James and Oleta Barton. On Septe...

Kate Elizabeth Johnson, aged 41, of Rockford, Illinois passed away on Monday, September 1, 2025. She was born April 24, 1984 to Randall and Ruth (Sarasin) Johnson in Anchorage, Alaska. Kate enjoyed ...

Kenneth E. "Ken" Dodge, age 96, of Lake Panasoffkee, Florida, formerly of Rockford and Leaf River, Illinois passed away on Saturday, July 19, 2025 in Inverness, Florida. Ken was born December 28, 1928...

Victor "Davidd" Vazquez, age 23, of Fond du Lac, Wisconsin passed away suddenly on Thursday, August 28, 2025. Davidd was born on September 18, 2001 in Waupun, Wisconsin, the son of Brandy Olson and Vi...

Rhonda K. Miller, 75, of Rockford, IL, passed away peacefully, Thursday evening, August 28, 2025, surrounded by her loving family. She was born November 23, 1949 in Rockford, IL, the daughter of Ernes...

Robin H. Peyton, age 57, of Loves Park, Illinois passed away on Wednesday, August 20, 2025 after a courageous battle with cancer. Robin was born in Fayetteville, North Carolina, the daughter of Kennet...

Sharon Kay Nordlof (Pierce) was born on September 22, 1943 in Rockford, Illinois. She married David Byron Nordlof on June 29, 1963. She lived to bring glory to her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ and sp...

Born January 7, 1941 in Clinton IL to Wilbur Sympson and Juanita (Owens)Sympson Long. She is survived by 4 children, Thomas, Victoria (Doug) Lloyd, Leanne (Tom) Hodur and Mary (Jorge) Chavez. 10 gra...

Hubert Davenport, Jr. "Minister Demp" was born on Decemeber 25, 1971 in Pensacola, Florida to Mamie L. Jones and Hubert Davenport, Sr. He Located to Rockford, IL in 1986. He received his GED in 1991. ...

Anna Mae Maultsby, 75, of Lewistown, MT, formerly of Rockford IL, passed away peacefully, Saturday, August 2, 2025. She was born May 23, 1950 in Murphysboro, IL, the daughter of Giles and Ruby (Hill)...

Jerald Ray Barrett, age 81, of Machesney Park, Illinois passed away on Friday, August 1, 2025 surrounded by his loving family. He was born August 28, 1943 to Clarence and Tessie (Jones) Barrett in Roc...

Kimberly Ann (Tackett) Selchow passed unexpectedly on the morning of Sunday, July 20th, 2025. Born to the late Myrna and Ronald Tackett on February 4th, 1971 in Rockford, IL, she attended Auburn High ...

Charles F. Wooding, age 92, of Rockford, Illinois passed away on Wednesday, July 23, 2025. Charles was born on December 15, 1932 in Kimball, West Virginia to Lillian Elizabeth and Walter R. Wooding Sr...

The family and friends of Ralph James Fisher announces his peaceful passing at the age of 76 years old surrounded by the love of those who cherished him most. Ralph departed this earthly life on Tue...

Darlene Della Berger, age 76, of Rockford, Illinois passed away on Thursday, July 17, 2025. She was born June 28, 1949 in Chicago, Illinois to Harold Faitz and Lillian Sullivan. Darlene married the lo...

Doris Laverne Miller, age 94, of Rockford, Illinois passed away on Thursday, July 17, 2025. She was born on December 15, 1930 in Cement, Oklahoma to Rollie and Bertha Ely. She was raised in Oklahoma a...

Barbara Lee (Helmer) Stufflebeam Head, 90, of Rockford, passed away peacefully on July 16, 2025. Barbara was the daughter of Donald and Blanche Helmer, born on Valentine’s Day in 1935. She retired fro...

Robert "Bob" A. Bunjes, age 68, of Davis, Illinois passed away on Saturday, July 12, 2025. Bob was born in Rockford, Illinois, the son of Robert O. and Dorothy (Heuer) Bunjes. He graduated from Harlem...

Janette Jean Fosler, age 83, of Rockford, Illinois passed away on Tuesday, July 8, 2025. She was born April 9, 1942 in Rockford, IL, the daughter of Helen and Clarence Steffen. Janette graduated from ...