All Obituaries

David Boothe, age 62 of Roscoe, passed away Monday September 21, 2020 after a brief illness.  Born March 23, 1958 in Rockford, Illinois, to James W. & S. Catherine Boothe. He attended Haskell Elementary School where he was actively involved in Boy Scouts, Roosevelt Junior High School and graduated from West High School in 1976.  After graduation he joined the Army National Guard where he pursued medical training.  He spent the next decade in Tucson, Arizona, prior to...

Mary Bell Sabrowski  83 1937-2020 Rockford. Passed away Wednesday, September 16, 2020 with family by her side. She was born on July 10, 1937 in Menasha, WI, the daughter of Herbert A. and Effie Mae (Bell) Sabrowski. The family moved to Rockford from Ladysmith, WI. in 1943. She was a lifelong member of St. James Catholic Church and participated in many activities there. Mary is survived by her brother, Thomas (Janet); Sister-in-Law, Susan Sabrowski; her special Wisconsin cousins,...

Jacob Quintero 24 Rockford, passed away on August 30, 2020. He was born in Elk Grove Village, Illinois on June 7, 1996 to Sabino & Maria (Ramos) Quintero. Jacob lived 19 years in Rockford coming here from Rolling Meadows, Illinois. He completed his high school education and was an automotive technician. Jacob enjoyed spending time with his family & friends, playing board games and sought adventure and even went sky diving once. Survived by is daughter, Ameliana Maria Quintero;...

Jose A. Fernandez, 82 Rockford, passed away on Saturday, August 8, 2020.  Jose was born on July 17, 1938 in Cavite City, Philippines to Ricardo and Juanita Fernandez.  He was the youngest of four children.  In 1955, Jose enlisted in the U.S. Navy.  He completed his basic training in San Diego, California.  His 23-year Navy career took him to many interesting places around the world.  He retired from the Navy in 1978, when he came...

Marion Marie Elsbecker 96 Rockford, passed away on June 1, 2020 in Rosewood Health Center. Born in Pecatonica Twps., IL on April 28, 1924 to Ralph and Bernice (Cox) Kindell. Prior to moving to Rosewood, Marion lived at Christian Life Residence for many years. She married William Franklin on October 16, 1943 in Lake Bluff, IL., following his death she married Donald Elsbecker on November 4, 1989 in Belvidere, IL. Marion formerly worked for W.F. & John Barnes during World War II,...

Jacob L. Ingersoll 33 Genoa, IL,  passed away at home on Sunday, April 26, 2020 following a sudden illness. Born June 17, 1986, in Lake Charles, Louisiana, to Roger and Vicki (Schultz) Ingersoll. He was employed in construction. Survived by his mother, Vicki Drake and grandfather, Clarence “Clem” Schultz of Genoa; predeceased by his father, Roger; paternal grandparents and  uncle, Larry. No services are planed at this time.

Doris M. Woest 89 Cherry Valley passed away on Wednesday, April 15, 2020 following a lingering illness. Born on December 9, 1930               In Ironwood. Michigan to Arne and Elsie (Swanbeck) Carlborn. She married Clifton E. Woest in Ironwood, MI on January 5, 1952 and they moved to Rockford in 1955. Doris was formerly a registered nurse in Illinois and Wisconsin. Survivors include her husband, Clifton; son, Kevin Woest and...

Ada Louise (Denny) Myrick 93 Rockford, Passed away on March 13, 2020 in Rosewood Health Care Center following a lingering illness. Born June 29, 1926 in Rockford to John & Mattie (Cain) Denny. She was formerly a teacher of cosmetology at Alberto’s  for 10 years. Survivors include daughters, Evonne & Kimberly Myrick; son, Walter Myrick; several grand and great grandchildren; numerous nieces; predeceased by 3 children. Ada was respected & loved by her students &...

Hazel L. Weber 91 Rockford, Passed away peacefully at 3:00 a.m., at Alden Debes Nursing Center on March 13, 2020. She was born on December 27, 1928 in Milledgeville, IL, daughter of George H. & Mary L. (Thomas) Williams. Hazel graduated as Valedictorian of her class from Lanark High School in 1946. On August 16, 1947, she married Robert H. Weber in Clinton, IA. For 40 years , Hazel was employed by the Mahoney Law Firm in Freeport, IL  She retired in 2008. She was an avid bicyclist...

Sharon Mary Pytlik Deming passed away unexpectedly on March 11, 2020 while on vacation in Vero Beach, FL.  Sharon is lovingly remembered as an amazing mom and grandma, a voracious reader, a devoted Packers fan, and a lover of beautiful sunsets.  She was preceded in death by her parents Peter and Marcella, brother Earl, and stepmother Della. She is survived by her children Mandy (Mike) and Chris from her previous marriage to Rick, her grandchildren Ellie and Kyan, and her partner...