Obituaries
Kenneth M. Snyder
Oct 9, 2025
Kenneth Marvin Snyder passed away on October 9, 2025 in Madison, WI. Ken was born on March 27, 1940 the son of Charles and Rosetta (Eakle) Snyder.
Kenneth married his wife, Connie on August 8, 1987. He is survived by his wife Connie, sons Travis, Casey (Lea Griffin), Kris (Laura), grandson and namesake, Camden. He considered Steven, Tyler, Sammantha, and Rebecca...
Bruce McCanse
Oct 5, 2025
Bruce D. McCanse, age 69, passed away peacefully on Sunday, October 5, 2025, surrounded by his loving family. He was born November 2, 1955, in Walla Walla, Washington, the son of Ed and Lillian (Griffin) McCanse.
He grew up in Oregon and attended Oregon schools. He married Sue (Spangler) Harner on March 19, 2004, in Oregon.
Bruce worked in the printing/bindery field...
Michael L. Gyorkos
Oct 3, 2025
Byron – Michael L. Gyorkos, age 74, departed from this world on October 3, 2025. He was born on June 2, 1951 to Frank and Mary “Mercedes” (Casteel) Gyorkos in Springfield, IL. He graduated from Rockford West High School in 1969 and earned his bachelor's degree from Northern Illinois University. Mike married the love of his life, Marsha Beitel, on...
James "Jimbo" F. Callaway
Oct 3, 2025
OREGON, IL ~ James “Jimbo” F. Callaway, age 61, died suddenly at St. Katherine “KSB” Hospital in Dixon, IL, on Friday, October 3, 2025. He was born on April 5, 1964 in Portsmouth, VA, the son of John Callaway Sr. & Anna (Alexander) Keys. Jimbo always enjoyed being active throughout his life. His interests included trap shooting, deer hunting and...
William "Bill" M. Snow
Sep 30, 2025
William Mark Snow passed away peacefully on September 30, 2025. He was born on June 8, 1955 in Dixon, IL, the son of John and Helen Snow.
Bill was a graduate of Dixon High School and served 6 years as a Naval Reactor Operator on the Dwight D Eisenhour from 1975 – 1981.
Bill started working at Byron Nuclear Plant in 1981...
Dianna L. Rundle
Sep 28, 2025
BYRON, IL ~ DiAnna L. Rundle, age 80, passed away suddenly in her home in Byron, IL, on Sunday, September 28, 2025. She was born February 25, 1945, in Rockford, IL, the daughter of William & Ruby (Fetters) Millard. DiAnna attended and graduated from Auburn High School. A year later on June 19, 1964, she married the love of her...
Robert "Rob" Daniel Wiener
Sep 18, 2025
STILLMAN VALLEY, IL ~ Robert “Rob” Wiener, 55, died suddenly at Swedish American Hospital of Rockford, IL, on Thursday, September 18, 2025. He was born April 12, 1970, in Rockford, IL, the son of Morris “Bud” & Patricia “Pat” (Moussa) Wiener. He attended and later graduated Oregon High School in 1988. Rob spent his life passionate about many things, like...
Nancy Kerwin
Sep 17, 2025
Nancy Kerwin (Nee Hennessy)
Nancy Kerwin, 72, a loving mother, sister, aunt, friend, and educator, passed away suddenly on September 17, 2025, surrounded by her closest family and friends, after suffering a stroke.
Born January 19, 1953, in Oak Park, IL, Nancy grew up in Hillside as the third child of Elizabeth and Michael Hennessy. A devout Catholic from the start, she...
Jacquelyn A. Schumacher
Sep 14, 2025
Stillman Valley, IL – Jacquelyn A. “Jackie” Schumacher, age 84, went home to be with her Lord and Savior on Sunday, September 14, 2025.
She was born on January 9, 1941, the daughter of Paul J. and Josephine D. (Bulthaus) Maas, Sr. Jackie attended Stillman Valley schools and graduated with the Class of 1959.
On October 28, 1961, she married Roger R....
Roger William Lemke
Sep 12, 2025
Roger William Lemke passed unexpectedly on September 11, 2025 at home.
He was born in Rockford, Illinois, May 8, 1946 the son of Everett and Grace (Medearis) Lemke.
He graduated from BHS in 1964 and went to work for Barber Colman as a Machinist. The company later sold to Reid Chatwood where he continued working and also at Advanced Machining for a...
Rita Marie Chernick
Sep 11, 2025
Rita Marie Chernick, age 77, died on Thursday, September 11, 2025, at St. Anthony Medical Center of Rockford, IL. She was born on June 28, 1948, in Chicago, IL, the daughter of William & Dolores (Samp) Sutter. She married Allen J. Chernick on August 30, 1969. Rita enjoyed many simple things in life, feeding the birds, quilting, and she was...
Sandra S. Krueger
Sep 5, 2025
Sandra S. Krueger, age 85, passed away on September 5, 2025 at Oregon Living & Rehab. She was born on June 27, 1940 the daughter of Clyde and Alma (Helman) Gigous. Sandra married the love of her live, Allen Krueger on March 10, 1962 in Chicago and they built a beautiful life together until his passing on July 13, 2009....
Timothy E. Geishert
Aug 31, 2025
Timothy E. Geishert, an honored veteran of the United States Army and an avid sportsman, passed away August 31, 2025 at Amberwood Care Centre in Rockford. He had struggled for many years with multiple illnesses.
He was predeceased by his parents, Everett and Anna Mary Wiles Geishert of Rockford and is survived by his brother, Philip L. Geishert (Marie Stanley) of...
Lyle Orlin Deuth
Aug 31, 2025
CHANA, IL ~ Lyle Orlin Deuth, age 100, passed away on Sunday, August 31, 2025, at his home in Chana, IL, with his loving wife by his side. He was born March 9, 1925, at his family farm three miles north of Polo on Goose Hollow Rd. He was greeted by his parents Millard & Mary (Coffman) Deuth and brother...
Harry Ruer
Aug 30, 2025
Freeport Ill— Harry Ruer, a longtime Florida resident, and beloved father passed away on August 30,2025 in Byron, Illinois. He was born on February 23,1944 in San Luis Obispo, California to Charles and Anna (Hoffman) Ruer. Harry graduated from Lane Tech High School in Chicago and then served in the Navy from 1863-1967. Harry was a handyman who could fix...
Jean Elizabeth Kump
Aug 21, 2025
OREGON, IL ~ Jean Elizabeth Kump, age 92, went to be with the Lord and Savior in the early morning hours of Thursday, August 21, 2025, at Serenity Hospice and Home of Oregon, IL. She was born October 13, 1932, in Seward, IL, the daughter of Bernard & Caroline (Markam) Cook. She married the love of her life Evert “Sam”...
Kevin J. Lyons
Aug 18, 2025
BYRON, IL ~ Kevin J. Lyons, age 86, passed away with family and friends by his side on Monday, August 18, 2025, at Serenity Hospice and Home of Oregon, IL. He was born January 18, 1939, in Spring Valley, IL, the son of Joseph & Ann (Cosgrove) Lyons. Kevin graduated from Hopkins High School in Granville, IL, in 1956 before...
Dawn N. Hutchison
Aug 16, 2025
Dawn N, Hutchison, age 77, passed away at Serenity Hospice Home in Oregon on Saturday, August 16, 2025. She was born in north east Iowa to John and Alberta Ehrhardt. She married David Hutchison on September 14, 2000. Dawn worked for many years for Austin-Westran. She was a proud union member and served as the steward for UAW. She was...
Benjamin "Ben" August McCasky-Feazel
Aug 16, 2025
Benjamin August McCasky-Feazel, 30, passed away suddenly at Rochelle Community Hospital on Saturday, August 16, 2025. A graveside service will be held at Washington Grove Cemetery following cremation rites. Service time and date will be announced as that information becomes available. Please check back for a full obituary.
Joan M. Hanlin
Aug 15, 2025
Joan Marie (Reese) Hanlin, 90, of Byron, Illinois, passed away peacefully on August 15, 2025, at Generations at Neighbors.
Born on February 16, 1935, in Dayton, Ohio, Joan moved with her family to Byron in 1974, where they established the land now known as the Twin Oaks subdivision. She cherished farm life, especially working with baby piglets, and was devoted to...
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