All Obituaries

  Kathryn Alice (Kay / Kutchy) White 94 Rockford, IL. Passed away peacefully in her home on Sunday, July 21, 2019. Born on January 28, 1925 in Benton Harbor, MI.  to Joseph and Marie (Nemec) Brezina. She lived in Rockford for 62 years coming here from Michigan. Kathryn married Richard H. White in 1948. She was a bookkeeper for Amberwood Nursing Home for 15 years, retiring in 1985 and was Treasurer of Creek Bend Condo Association for 16 years. As a member of Creekwood Baptist...

Leon H. Larsen 77 MM Machesney Park, IL Passed away on August 12, 2019 in Swedish American Hospital. Born on June 28, 1942 in Rockford to Henry and Bertha (Chase) Larsen. Lived all of his life in the Rockford Area marrying Barbara L. Banwell in Rockford on June 19, 1965.  Before retiring, Leon was a painter  for Rock River Valley Painting. Member of Grace Lutheran Church, Roscoe Masonic Lodge #75, Valley of Freeport Scottish Rite Bodies, Past Potentate of Tebala Shrine Center,...

David Alan Scott was born on September 6th, 1958 to Richard and Anna Scott in Rockford Illinois. Dave was an avid outdoorsman and took great pride in everything he did. He graduated from Jefferson High School in 1976 and went on to obtain a Bachelor's degree in electrical engineering from Devry Institute in Chicago. He had a lustrous career finding success in whatever endeavors he pursued. From becoming vice president of MTI in Montevideo Minnesota, to excelling in Real Estate at Remax...

Glenn A. Bressler M.M. 93 Rockford, IL died peacefully on July 7, 2019 surrounded by his loving family after battling lung cancer. Glenn was born in Monroe Center, IL on February 23, 1926 to Harvey and Edith Bressler. He attended and graduated from Stillman Valley High School in 1944. Glenn married Darlene Nagel on August 17, 1947, they enjoyed a loving marriage for 69 years. Dar passed away November 23, 2016. He had two daughters and  was an excellent father and  patient mentor...

Dorothy M. Grulke 90 Rockford passed away in her home, Sunday, August 4, 2019. She was born on December 11, 1928 in LaFayette County, WI to Clarence & Emma (Lovelace) Mickelson. Dorothy married Albert W. Grulke on January 27, 1949. She was a self employed beautician and enjoyed traveling, with her husband, especially  to Las Vegas and Florida, she was very talented in  sewing and greatly enjoyed spend time with her family. Survivors include her sons; Michael (Sherrie) Grulke...

Lois E. (Sjoquist) Nelson Our dear mother  passed away in silence and peace, on July 10, 2019, at the age of 94. She was predeceased by her husband Richard (Dick) Nelson, and her son James (Jim) Nelson. She will be greatly missed by her children Kathy Magin (Phil), and Greg Nelson (Cathy), grandchildren Kari Shaw (Brian), Paul Magin (Jessica), Cory Nelson (Marilyn), and Jennifer Creuzer (Mike). She was blessed with ten great-grandchildren, (with another on the way) - Megan, Ellie,...

Jaclyn M. Grabow 27 Passed away peacefully at home on May 10, 2019. Born in Rockford on August 14, 1991 to Stephanie M. Noling and Timothy  Grabow. Lived in Machesney Park, IL.  for 27 years.  She graduated from Harlem High School and recent attended Barbara Olson School of Hope. Survivors include; mother, Stephanie M. (Dan) Thompson; father, Timothy Grabow; sister, Alex Grabow; grandparents, Sandra Stafford and Steve (Connie) Noling; aunts and uncles, Tracy Brown, Scott...

Arvilla Jean Allen 93 Born to life - October 30, 1925 Born to eternity - May 11, 2019   Arvilla Allen (nee Friesenborg) was born in Lincoln Township, Iowa, on October 30, 1925, to William and Opal Friesenborg.  The family grew (6 more siblings), and as a young girl, she lived with her family on a farm in Buffalo Center, Iowa.  She obtained her teaching certificate after completion of high school and began teaching in a one-room schoolhouse. Having met the love of her life,...

Jesusa Ramirez 78 Rockford, IL . Passed away on Friday, May 3, 2019 at home following a lingering illness. Born on December 25, 1940 in Villasis, Philippines to Alfredo and Inocencia (Lomibao) Costales, Sr..  Jesusa lived in Rockford since 2010 where she made her home with her daughter and son-in-law and their family. She attended Centro-Escolar University where she graduated with a BS in Nutrition. Survivors include; daughter, Jennifer (Andy) Kopecky; sons, Erwin (Theresa) and...

Van K. Mefford 94 Born on December 20, 1924 in Des Moines, IA to Van and Helen (Cecil) Mefford. He lived in the Roscoe/Rockton area for 70 years. Van married Ila Gannon in 1955 and after her passing in 1981, he married Pat Bowgren in 1983  who passed in 1999. He was formerly a mechanical engineer with Borg-Warner for 30 years, retiring in 1984.  He was a veteran of WWII serving in the U.S. Army Infantry. Van was a member of the Roscoe United Methodist Church, Rockton Masonic...