Obituaries
Marilyn Louise Gecan
Jul 12, 2025
Marilyn Louise Gecan, born March 21, 1932, in Blue Island, IL to parents Theodore & Esther (Jebsen) Feddeler. After graduating from Northern IL University, she came to the Oregon area and worked at the High School teaching Math & P.E. On December 26, 1954, she married the love of her life Stephen J. Gecan and together they spent the next...
John T. Spradlin
Jul 7, 2025
John T. Spradlin, age 94, passed away at home on Monday, July 7, 2025. He was born on March 6, 1931 the son of James and Helen (Torrance) Spradlin. He proudly served his country in the United States Army. He was married Ruth Barncord for 44 years. John was self-employed as a contractor for many years. He was a man...
Elaine T. Wedig
Jul 3, 2025
Elaine Theresa (Devenney) Wedig, 98 passed away Thursday, July 3, 2025 at Oregon Living & Rehab Oregon, IL. Elaine was born November 4, 1926, the daughter of Harold and Mary (Pini) Devenney in Rockford. On April 20, 1946 she married Emery Wedig at Second Congregational Church, Rockford. He preceded her in death on February 5, 2005.
She was a member of...
Bradley Cox
Jul 1, 2025
BYRON, IL ~ Bradley “Brad” J. Cox, 64, passed away with his loving family by his side in his home in Byron, IL, on Tuesday, July 1, 2025. He was born on September 16, 1960, in Rockford, IL, the son of David Cox & Lois (Newhausen) Miller. He married the love of his life Jan Young on May 16, 2009,...
Fred W. McCloud
Jun 30, 2025
Fred W. McCloud, age 80, went to be with his Lord and Savior on June 30, 2025 while at CGH Medical center after a courageous cancer battle. He was born in Oceanside, CA on June 19, 1945 to Harold and Ruby (Chambers) McCloud. He married Linda Holland on May 25, 1962 and they built a beautiful life together over the...
Jackie D. Spray
Jun 25, 2025
Jackie D. Spray, age 73, passed away at UW Swedish American Hospital on Wednesday, June 25, 2025. He was born in Arkansas on August 6, 1951 the son of Leo and Gladys (Williams) Spray. The family settled in northern Illinois and Jackie graduated from Stillman Valley High School. He married the love of his life, Shirley Byerley on May 23,...
John C. Pedersen
Jun 21, 2025
Stillman Valley, IL – John C. Pedersen, age 70, died Saturday, June 21, 2025 at Northwestern Memorial Hospital in Chicago. He was born Feb. 6, 1955 in Minneapolis, Minnesota the son of Ivan “Pete” and Winifred “Winnie” Lee Pedersen. John married Cathy Bates-Kern on October 27, 1990. He worked as Shop Manager for over 30 years at Petro in Rochelle,...
Janis Wilson
Jun 16, 2025
Janis “Jan” Wilson, age 84, passed away on June 16, 2025 at Generations at Neighbors Nursing Home in Byron. She was born in Rockford on October 13, 1940 the daughter of Otto and Mary (Patten) Novak. She graduated from Pecatonica High School where she was a cheerleader. After high school, she attended business college before beginning a career at Woods...
Elaine S. Hanna
Jun 14, 2025
Elaine Susan Hanna, age 67, died peacefully on Saturday, June 14, 2025 at Generations at Neighbor’s in Byron following a courageous battle with cancer. She was born April 8, 1958 in Emporia, Kansas, the daughter of Keith and Marcia (McCampbell) Hanna. Elaine attended Northeast Missouri State and the University of Iowa. She lived in London and Paris, working in medical...
Jose M. Alba
Jun 12, 2025
BYRON, IL ~ Jose M. Alba, 78, passed away at Generations at Neighbors Nursing Home in Byron, IL, on Thursday, June 12, 2025. He was born on August 6, 1946 in Edcouch, TX, the son of Jose Mario & Anna Maria (Rincon) Alba. Throughout his life he enjoyed simple things like riding motorcycles and going to the racetracks with his...
Beryl M. Terviel
Jun 10, 2025
Beryl M. Terviel, age 85, died peacefully on Tuesday, June 10, 2025 at Trustwell Living at Cherryvale Place in Rockford, IL. She was born September 24, 1939 in Rochelle, IL the daughter to Lester and Anna (Smith) Barnes. Beryl graduated from Stillman Valley High School in 1957. She married Ellsworth L. “Butch” Terviel in 1969 at the Red Brick Church...
David Lee Snyder
Jun 4, 2025
David Lee Snyder, 80, of Leaf River, Died on June 4, 2025 at OSF Hospital, Dixon, IL.
David was born February 12, 1945 in Dixon, the son of Charles and Rosetta (Eakle) Snyder.
David was married to the love of his life, Chris, on September 4, 1971. They were married for nearly 54 years and loved traveling the world over.
David was employed...
Renee J. Felts
Jun 1, 2025
Renee Jean Felts, born on November 26, 1962, in Chicago, Illinois, passed away peacefully on June 1, 2025, at the age of 62. Renee spent her final days surrounded by the love of her family in Oregon, Illinois.
Renee’s life was marked by quiet strength, deep love, and a boundless dedication to her family. She graduated early from Palatine High School...
Beverly J. Borchers
May 30, 2025
Beverly Joyce Borchers, age 85, passed away on Friday, May 30, 2025 at Serenity House in Oregon. She was born on August 17, 1939, in Rockford, IL, the daughter of George and Mary (Larson) Baker. Beverly married Roe L. Borchers on August 16, 1958 at the Monroe Center Community Church. He preceded her in death on May 16, 2023.
Beverly was...
Larry J. Gilroy
May 21, 2025
Larry J. Gilroy, age 84, passed away on Wednesday, May 21, 2025 at Mercy Hospital of Rockford, IL. He will be laid to rest at Washington Grove Cemetery of Ashton, IL. No services will be conducted at this time.
Marjean A. Miller
May 16, 2025
LEAF RIVER, IL ~ Marjean A. Miller, 89, passed away at Swedish American Hospital of Rockford, IL, on Friday, May 16, 2025. She was born on October 23, 1935, in Byron, IL, the daughter of Walter & Lena (Bocker) Stukenberg. Marjean lived her life simply, enjoying things like garage sales, her soap opera “stories” and reading. Her favorite thing in...
William "Bill" Beesing
May 16, 2025
William Joel Beesing, 90, passed away on Friday, May 16, 2025, after a long illness. Bill was born on April 25, 1935, in Enid, Oklahoma to Edwin and Lois Beesing. He graduated from high school in Carrier, Oklahoma, was drafted into the Army and was sent to Germany where he completed his service. When he returned, Bill immediately started working...
Frances E. Vaughn
May 8, 2025
Frances E. Vaughn, 97, of Mt. Morris passed away Thursday ( May 8, 2025) at Allure of Pinecrest Memory Care. She was born Dec. 29, 1927 in Desoto, IL to Lee and Carrie Myers McKinney. The family later moved to a farm North of Carbondale known as the Glade School District. There she attended the 1room Glade School. Frances graduated...
Thomas "Tom" J. Curtis
May 5, 2025
Thomas “Tom” J. Curtis, age 77, passed away on Monday, May 5, 2025 at UW Swedish American Hospital in Rockford. He was born in Chicago the son of Charles and Alice (Peterson) Curtis. Tom served his country in the United States Air Force. He married the love of his life, Deb Montag on September 25, 1970 and together they built...
Thomas Fane
Apr 25, 2025
OREGON, IL ~ Thomas “Tom” E. Fane, 80, passed away peacefully with his loving wife by his side in their Oregon home on Friday, April 25, 2025. He was born on August 28, 1944, in Dixon, IL, the son of Eugene and (H)Louise (Miller) Fane. He graduated from Dixon High School and went on to attend Northwestern University. After his...
Subscribe
Subscribe to get alerts on new obituaries
