Lloyd W. Zimmerman
FORRESTON – Lloyd W. Zimmerman, 87, of Forreston, passed away Wednesday, Nov. 11, 2020 at Monroe Clinic Hospital in Monroe, Wis. He was born Sept.10, 1933 in Silver Creek Township, to Benjamin J. and Malinda (Ludwig) Zimmerman. ... more
Kevin L. Wubbena
Oregon – Kevin L. Wubbena, age 49, passed away at his home on Nov. 11, 2020. He was born in Freeport on Jan. 26, 1971 the son of Leonard and Joan (Miller) Wubbena. He was a standout athlete and All State linebacker at Foreston High School, graduating in 1989.... more
Joan Marie (Oelrich) Turley
Joan Marie (Oelrich) Turley, age 63, of Sparta, Tenn., passed away in her home on Nov. 6, 2020. She is survived by her husband, Bill Turley, of 41 years and his two daughters, Marie Culotta and Liz Turley. ... more
James (Jim) T. Snodgrass
BYRON – James (Jim) T. Snodgrass, 92, of Byron was reunited with the love of his life on Saturday, Nov.14, 2020. Born Nov. 14, 1928 in Mt. Morris, the son of Fred C. and Carrie (Stevens) Snodgrass, graduated from Durand High School, and a proud veteran of the Korean War. ... more
William E. “Bill” Sigler, Sr.
OREGON – William E. “Bill” Sigler, Sr., 78, of Oregon, died Tuesday, Nov. 17, 2020 in Javon Bea Hospital, Rockford. Born Jan. 12, 1942 in Chicago, the son of Henry and Harriet (Albright) Sigler.... more
Daniel W. Sadler Sr.
MOUNT MORRIS – Daniel W. Sadler Sr., age 73, passed away on Thursday, Nov. 12, 2020 in Serenity Hospice & Home, Oregon. Dan was born on July 3, 1947 in Chicago, the son of Oscar and Mary (Howard) Sadler.... more
Thomas G. “T.P.” Preston
Thomas G. “T.P.” Preston, 80, passed away Monday, Nov. 2, 2020, at SwedishAmerican Hospital in Rockford. Tom was born Dec. 13, 1939 in Rock Falls, the son of Dick and Margaret (Partridge) Preston. He married Karen S. Wolfe. She preceded him in death on Aug. 25, 1996. Tom then married Marcia Ann Stichter on July 3, 2002.... more
Jack A. Powell
Jack A. Powell, 81, of Rockford, passed away on Friday, Nov.13, 2020. Born Canton, Ill., on June 7, 1939 to F.M. and Frances (Turner) Powell. ... more
Pamela Jean Myatt
BYRON – Pamela Jean Myatt, age 71, died Wednesday, Nov. 18, 2020 at the Generations at Neighbor’s nursing home in Byron. She was born March 1, 1949 in Rockford, the daughter of Elmo and Millie (Robins) Cantwell. ... more
Myles Richard Maiman
STILLMAN VALLEY – Myles Richard Maiman, age 24, died Tuesday, Nov. 10, 2020 at St. Luke’s Hospital in Kansas City, Mo., following a sudden illness. He was born Feb. 18, 1996 in Rockford, the son to Bryan and Crystal (Ward) Maiman. ... more
Andrew (Andy) Paul Jackson
BYRON – Andrew (Andy) Paul Jackson, 91, of Byron went home to Jesus Nov. 9, 2020, from Covid-19 complications. He was born Feb. 23, 1929, in Rockford to Frank and Elizabeth Jackson, and married Shirley Bymaster in 1949.... more
Thomas E. Hufford
STILLMAN VALLEY – Thomas E. Hufford, age 85, died Saturday, Nov. 14, 2020 at OSF Saint Anthony Medical Center in Rockford following a sudden illness. He was born Sept. 3, 1935 in Dixon, the son of Howard and Mae (Mueller) Hufford. ... more
Vivian F. Houpt
BYRON – Vivian F. Houpt, 97, of Byron, died Tuesday, Nov. 17, 2020 in Generations at Neighbors, Byron. Born April 1. 1923 in Oregon, the daughter of Bert and Mamie (Engelkes) Griswold.... more
Cindy Druien
OREGON – Cindy Druien, age 55, of Oregon, passed away suddenly Wednesday, Nov. 11, 2020 after a short illness. Cindy was born on July 13, 1965 to Richard and Pat (Ware) Snapp.... more
Larry Paul Bennet
CHANA – Larry Paul Bennet, age 75, died Thursday, Nov. 5, 2020 at Swedish American Hospital in Rockford. He was born July 8, 1945 in Rochelle, the son of Paul and Mildred (Shrock) Bennett. ... more
Mary Elizabeth Mandzen
BYRON – Mary Elizabeth Mandzen, 82, of Byron, passed away on Nov. 5, 2020. Born on Dec.8, 1937 in Oustic, Ontario Canada to the parents of James and Loretto (Beechinor) Synnott.... more
Loretta L. Eden
OREGON – Loretta L. Eden 79, longtime Oregon resident, died suddenly Monday, Nov. 9, 2020 at KSB Hospital, Dixon. Born Nov.24, 1940 in Chandlerville, Ill., the daughter of Charles E. and Eula (Masten) Hinrichs.... more
Barbara A. Haub
Barbara A. Haub, age 84 of Amboy and formerly of West Brooklyn, died Thursday, Nov. 5, 2020 at KSB Hospital in Dixon. She was born June 10, 1936 in Amboy the daughter of Donald and Mabel (Harms) Ackerson. ... more
Lisa A. Eden
OREGON – Lisa A. Eden, age 53, a loving wife, mother, daughter, and sister, died suddenly Monday, Nov. 9, 2020 at her home. She was born June 13, 1967 in DeKalb, the daughter to Roger and Nancy (Montgomery) Buehler. ... more
Ruth A. Capriola
OREGON – Ruth A. Capriola, age 94, passed away on Tuesday, Nov. 3, 2020 at Dixon Rehabilitation & Health Care Center. She was born on Sept. 13, 1926 in Rochelle the daughter of Ralph and Ruth Dame.... more
Marvin G. Birkholz
Marvin G. Birkholz, 92, of Freeport, formerly of Forreston, passed away, Friday, Nov. 6, 2020 at FHN Memorial Hospital. Marvin was born April 20, 1928 in Freeport, the son of Albert and Grace (Viel) Birkholz.... more
Pamela M. Atchison
ROCKFORD – Pamela M. Atchison, age 72, from Rockford passed away suddenly on Nov. 4, 2020 at her home. She was born on Oct. 7, 1948 in DeKalb the daughter of Clark and Betty (Jay) Atchison.... more
Leonard Raymond Steffen
STILLMAN VALLEY – Leonard Raymond Steffen, age 87, died Monday, Nov. 2, 2020 at Swedish American Hospital in Rockford due to complications with Covid-19. He was born Feb. 4, 1933 in Rockford, the son to Clarence and Ruth (Bauder) Steffen. ... more
George Merle Lingel
ROCKFORD – George Merle Lingel, 80, of Rockford, died Wednesday, Oct. 28, 2020 at Presence Cor Mariae Center. Son, brother, cousin, nephew, husband, father, grandfather, father in law, uncle, great uncle, great great uncle, and friend to many. He was born Oct. 12, 1940 in Byron, Illinois the son of Harold and Henrietta Lingel. ... more
Douglas “Doug” Heine
CHANA – Douglas “Doug” Heine, 82, longtime resident of Chana, died Wednesday, Oct. 28, 2020 in Serenity Hospice Home, Oregon. Born Nov. 26, 1937 in Elgin, the son of Raymond and Ella (Hecht) Heine.... more