All Obituaries

Arthur A. “Art” Hass, 81 , Machesney Park, IL passed away on March 25, 2022.  Art was born on August 26, 1940, to Arthur E. and Anna C. (Heider) Hass in Janesville, WI. The family later moved to Evansville, WI, where Art grew up and graduated from Evansville High School. He joined the US Air Force in 1960 and served as a navigator on the KC-135. After completing his military assignment, he attended the University of Wisconsin-Madison graduating in 1970 with a Bachelor of...

Kevin Eugene Brandt, 56, Rockford, Illinois, passed away suddenly on Saturday, May 14th, 2022. Kevin is survived by his wife Christina (Sieffert) Brandt, daughters Courtney (Kelly) Beattie and Ashley Brandt,  son Justin (Jordan) Brandt, grandchildren Ella Nimtz, Mason, Alyvia, and Paizleigh (due early June 2022) Brandt, sister Jennifer (Jeff) Ezdon, sister-in-law Kathy Brandt, brother-in-laws John (Norita) Sieffert and Matthew (Alexandra) Sieffert, nieces Emily (Adam) Catacutan,...

“Rockin Ronnie” Ronald A. Martinson woke up in Heaven Friday, February 18, 2022. Born in Rockford July 24, 1958 to Robert (Rock) and Viola (Vi) Martinson, Ronnie loved his family and friends with all his heart! While growing up in Rockford he enjoyed playing softball for KenRock,  the Cardinals  travel  baseball Team and winning State championship. Ronnie had fun and worked hard as a Jefferson J-Hawk football team member. After graduating from Jefferson High...

  Valentino F. Innocenti Valentino F. “Val” Innocenti, 100, of Belvidere died Friday, February 4, 2022, at Symphony Northwoods Nursing Home in Belvidere.  Val was born on December 16, 1921, in Springfield, IL to Ulisse and Cesira Gianotti Innocenti. He attended Rigley Grade School and graduated in 1940 as president of his class from Laphier High School, Springfield, IL. Val was drafted into the U.S. Army during World War II in 1942 and before shipping out in the Asiatic...

  Rosemary Murphy Highland, 97, of Rockford, IL, formerly of Durand, IL, passed away peacefully at home on December 1, 2021.  Rosemary was born on July 1, 1924 in Rockford, IL at OSF St. Anthony Hospital, the daughter of Maurice and Clare Murphy.   Rosemary grew up in Durand, IL on the family farm.  She graduated from Durand Schools, and attended Rosary College in River Forest, IL (now Dominican University) and graduated in 1946 with a degree in Home Economics. ...

Dennis Lee Erb 69, of Rockford, IL passed away on Monday, November 15, 2021. Dennis was born in Rockford, IL on December 25, 1951.  Son of Guy and Marie (Krischke) Erb.  He graduated from Auburn High School class of 1970.  Dennis married Kathy Steinbach on April 1, 1972.  Dennis worked at Dean Foods for 42 years before retiring in 2014.  He was a member of Berean Baptist Church of Rockford for 46 years and Berean Baptist Church of Beloit for 14 years. He loved...

Hayat R. Adamany March 27,1938-November 11, 2021 Hayat R. Adamany, 83, of Rockford, Illinois reunited with her husband, Fouad, on November 11, 2021. Hayat was born in Zahle, Lebanon, the eldest daughter of Rasheed and Rose Hreiz. She immigrated to the United States in 1957, first to Charleston, West Virginia, later moving to Rockford, Illinois after meeting the love of her life. They married in Spring Valley, IL on May 7, 1959. Hayat promptly made Rockford her home. She gave her heart to...

Doris F. Schulz, 90 of Rockford, Il died Tuesday 11/9/2021. She was born May 10, 1931 in McConnell Illinois. The daughter of Thomas and Cora (Hulbert) Babcock. Married Lyle Schulz in 1946 divorced 1958. Married Kenneth Schulz in 1959; he died Jan 29, 1973. 7 Children; Survivors include daughters Darlene (David) Moser and Shirley (David) Wirtjes; Sons Duane, Larry, Karl Schulz. 24 Grandchildren, 16 Great Grandchildren, 2 Great Great Grandchildren, many nieces, nephews, cousins. Private...

Thelma A. Eytalis 93 Passed away peacefully, in her home, on Thursday, October 14, 2021. Born on January 23, 1928 in Harding, IL. to Albert & Florence (Whitney) Peterson.  She married Frank Eytalis on May 26, 1955. Thelma is survived by her son, David Eytalis and niece, Nancy Tibbett; predeceased by her parents; husband, Frank; son, Danie; sisters, Irene Raasch and Norma Peterson Private family services and cremation rites accorded. Memorials and / or flowers in care of David...

Michael E. Fulling 67  Rockford, IL passed away September 11, 2021. Michael was born in Rockford on November 7, 1953. He graduated from Guilford High School in 1971 and was looking forward to attending the upcoming 50 year reunion with all of his former classmates.  Michael attended the  University of Iowa and continued to be a devoted fan of the Hawkeyes, attending several football games each year with his family. He enjoyed going to music festivals such as Summerfest and...