All Obituaries

Mary R. Galvanoni 85 Cherry Valley, passed away June 27, 2021 in her home following a lingering illness, born August 24, 1935 in Cuba City, Wi. To Dale & Edna (Belkin) Horsley, she lived most of her life in Rockford. Mary was formerly married to Richard Galvanoni. Survived by sons, Michael & Joe Galvanoni, grandchildren, Maria and Damien. Graveside services at 10:30 a.m., Saturday, July10 , 2021 in Cherry Valley Cemetery with Rev. Dean Parker, officiating. Arrangements by...

Donald G. Harris, 90, passed away in Crosslake, Minnesota. He was born June 16, 1930 in Rockford, Illinois to Donald C. and Eva (Robertson) Harris. He was a graduate of East High School in 1948 and then served in the U.S. Navy from 1948-1952. Services will be held at the Anderson Funeral Home in Rockford for July 1, 2021 at 11:00 am. In 1954 Donald married Barbara Briggs and enjoyed 55 years with her before her passing in 2009. Donald was employed at Nelson and Storm Tool Supply for 40...

  Kenneth Arthur Bojan 81    Rockford, IL, went to be with our Lord on May 23,2021 following a brief illness. Ken was born June 1,1939, in Detroit Michigan.  He attended schools Fitzgerald Elementary, Post Intermediate, and Cass Technical H.S.  He attended the University of Detroit and the University of Iowa, graduating with a B.A. in 1964.  Ken worked for Square-D while still at U of I.  He also served in the Army reserves.   Ken moved to...

Peter Jay Damby, 76, of Rockford, passed peacefully at his home surrounded by loved ones on Thursday, April 22. He was born May 14, 1944, in Chicago, IL, moved to Rockford as a young boy, and graduated West High in 1962. He worked for the Rockford Public Schools as a teacher and administrator for more than 50 years and was a passionate advocate for education and students. Peter was a big personality with an even bigger heart. He was involved in the Sara Ingrassia Jackie Confer Dictionary...

Meriam C. Vezina 68 Roscoe, IL Meriam was born in the Philippines on February 9, 1952 to Maximo and Asuncion (Codinera) Casas. She was formerly a care giver and is survived by her husband Barry, 4 children, other relatives and friends. Private family visitation and services were held 9:00 a.m. to noon on Monday,   February 1, 2021 in Anderson-Long-Klontz Funeral Home & Cremation Services Ltd.

Phyllis A.M. Richoz 88 Died on January 20, 2021 in Rockford, IL. Phyllis was born in St. Louis, MO. on December 23, 1932 to Arnold and Leona (Pfister) Klotsch Sr.. No services are to be held at this time.

Melvina "Mel" J. Clark 92 .Died on January 03, 2021 in Belvidere, IL she was born on May 08, 1928 in Munising, MI. to Gullick and Amy (Gouch) Palm. "Mel" was formerly a fashions buyer. Her services are private.

Bonnie Roberts 78 Rockford, IL .  Died in Rockford on December 26, 2020, she was born in Rockford on December 12, 1942 to Frederick and Etta (Batton) Roberts.  Bonnie was formerly employed as a supervisor for Illinois Department of Human Services. At her request no services are to be held.

Artin H. Torossian 91 Rockford, passed away Saturday, November 07, 2020 in O.S.F. St. Anthony Medical Center. Born March 10, 1929 in Jordan to Haik & Tamam Torossian. He was formerly a machinist. Survivors include his son, Thomas K. Torossian. Private family services will be held.

Gordon Coffin was born in 1930 as the youngest son of Russell H Coffin and Jean (Allen) Coffin. He married Bernice Schreiber of Byron Illinois and they had many wonderful years together. He is predeceased by his wife Bernice, his older brother Allen Coffin, his older sister Shirley (Coffin) Falconer. HIs only surviving relative is a nephew Steven Falconer.  Gordie grew up on a farm near Davis Illinois. The family later moved to a farm east of Winnebago.   Gordie learn to...