Obituaries
Mary Ellen Wheeler
Nov 14, 2023
Mary Ellen (Murphy) Wheeler, 89, passed peacefully at her home in Davis Junction, Illinois on November 14, 2023. She was born January 30, 1934, in Buffalo, New York to Ivan and Lillian Murphy. As a junior at Libertyville High School, she began her formal music education at the Chicago Conservatory of Music. While attending MacMurray College in Jacksonville, Illinois, she...
Joyce M. Hunsaker
Nov 11, 2023
Joyce M. Hunsaker, age 81, died peacefully Saturday, Nov. 11, 2023 at Swedish American Hospital in Rockford. She was born Jan. 17, 1942 in Christopher, IL the daughter of Robert and Erma (Morin) Beneventi. She attended Rockford schools and obtained her Associates Degree in Business from Rock Valley College. She married John Hunsaker on Jan. 18, 1958 in Edwardsville, IL. ...
Dorothy L. Sanders
Nov 7, 2023
Davis Junction ~ Dorothy L. Sanders, age 89, died peacefully at Generations at Neighbors Nursing Home in Byron, IL on Tuesday, November 8, 2023. She was born on January 9, 1934, the daughter of Fred and Mary (Berg) Lyon. She was a member of St. Mary’s Church in Byron, IL. She married the love of her life on Valentine's...
Shirley M. McPherson
Nov 2, 2023
Shirley M. McPherson, age 95, made the transition on Thursday, November 2, 2023 following a sudden illness. She was born April 7, 1928 in Mt. Carroll, Illinois the daughter to Raymond and Florence (Haas) Cahill. Shirley worked for many years at E. D. Etnyre & Company in Oregon, IL. She was a Mt. Carroll High School graduate of 1946 and...
Naomi Juanita Young
Nov 1, 2023
Oregon, IL ~ Naomi Juanita Young, age 80 and formerly of Chicago, IL, passed away at Shepherd Premier Senior Living of Oregon on Wednesday, November 1, 2023. Naomi was born the daughter of John and Frances (Siedlecki) Young in Chicago, IL, on November 14, 1942. Naomi attended school at St Christina’s Catholic School in Chicago, IL and Carl...
Wanda J. Bucci
Oct 31, 2023
Wanda J. Bucci, beloved mother, sister, grandmother, and friend, passed away on October 31, 2023, leaving behind cherished memories and a legacy of love. She was born on December 18, 1964 to Sharon and Robert Fultz. She dedicated over 25 years of her life as a CNA, providing compassionate care to patients in the comfort of their own homes. She...
Thomas R. Brown
Oct 27, 2023
Thomas R. Brown, age 73, was born Feb. 24, 1950 in Spirit Lake, Iowa, to Roland and Esther Helen (Bisbee) Brown. Tom graduated from Spirit Lake High School in Spirit Lake, Iowa, obtained his B.A. Degree in Mechanical Engineering from Iowa State University, and his MBA from the University of Iowa.
Tom married the love of his life...
James D. Young
Oct 24, 2023
OREGON, IL ~ James D. Young, age 95, passed away on Tuesday, October 24, 2023, in his home in Oregon. He was born on November 20, 1927, in Philadelphia, PA the son of John and Helena (Moses) Young. He bravely served his country in the United States Army. James married the love of his life, Mary Louise Flasser, on November 4,...
Bradley Allen Ingram
Oct 13, 2023
BYRON ~ Bradley Allen Ingram, devoted husband and father, age 53, passed away suddenly at home on Friday, October 13, 2023. He was born in Rockford on November 11, 1969 the son of Jim and Sandra (Burns) Haynes. Brad spent his life in Byron and graduated from Byron High School Class of 1987. He worked for many years as a...
Patricia Ann Lofquist
Oct 11, 2023
Patricia Ann Lofquist, age 86, passed away peacefully at Generations at Neighbors in Byron. She was born in Iowa City, IA on July 14, 1937 the daughter of Joe and Susie (Reed) Dole. She married the love of her life, Michael Lofquist on December 15, 1962. Patricia spent many of her years in Highland, IL before retiring in Port Orange,...
Gregory A. Lints
Oct 5, 2023
Gregory Alexander Lints passed away on October 5 in Oregon, IL after a short battle with colon cancer at the age of 64. Born on August 9, 1959 in Detroit Michigan, the family moved to California before settling in Oregon, IL. Greg loved the outdoors and spent his time competing in track and field and exploring the woods outside...
William "Bill" B. Hinkle
Oct 5, 2023
William Barnum Hinkle, 74, died peacefully, surrounded by his family, on October 5th, 2023 after a courageous battle with the sudden onset of multiple health issues. Bill, or “Billy” to those closest to him, was born in Rockford, Illinois on June 4th, 1949 to William and Jessie Hinkle. He graduated from Oregon High School in 1967 where he was active...
Amber LeAnn Jordan
Oct 4, 2023
Amber LeAnn Jordan, age 39, passed away on Wednesday, October 4, 2023 in Calumet Park, IL. She was born October 13, 1983 in Sterling, Illinois the daughter to Thomas and Sue (Tater) Miatke. She attended Oregon High School. Amber married Brian Jordan on July 21, 2012. She was, first of all, a loving mother to her 2 sons Sebastian...
William C. Ulferts
Oct 4, 2023
William “Bill” C. Ulferts, age 76, passed away surrounded by his family on Wednesday, October 4, 2023. He was born on December 8, 1946 in Oregon the son of Jacob and Bessie (Woodcock) Ulferts. He worked in maintenance at Chrysler for many years until his retirement. Bill was an avid car guy who spent much of his spare time building...
Virgil Richardson
Sep 30, 2023
Virgil "Vick" Lloyd Richardson, age 85, passed away in his home with his loving wife of over 67 years by his side holding his hand. Virgil was born on March 21, 1938 in the family farmhouse in Polo, Illinois. He is the son of Lloyd C Richardson and Helen (Folkers) Richardson. Virgil married his sweetheart Beverly Mumford on November 5,...
Jeffrey A. Meeker
Sep 27, 2023
Jeffrey Allen Meeker, age 71, died Wednesday, September 27, 2023 at Swedish American Hospital in Rockford, Illinois surrounded by his loving family. He was born April 22, 1952 in Freeport, Illinois the son of Robert and Betty (Lindsey) Meeker. Jeff graduated from Byron High School in 1970. He married the love of his life Sheryl Jourdan on July 19,...
Linn W. Weber
Sep 25, 2023
Linn W. Weber, age 94, passed away at home surrounded by his family on September 25, 2023. He was born on January 27, 1929 in Rockford the son of William and Margaret (Linn) Weber. He attended Rockford schools and graduated from West High School. Linn married Josephine “Jo” Love on April 19, 1951. He was a proud veteran who served...
Kim L. Stouffer
Sep 23, 2023
Kim L. Stouffer, age 67, passed away at home on Saturday, September 23, 2023. She was born on September 14, 1956 in Beloit, WI the daughter of Walter and Helen (Bakke) Busky. Kim married the love of her life Duane Stouffer on May 7, 1977. They spent the last 45 years building a beautiful and fulfilling life together. Kim worked...
Monica L. Osearo
Sep 21, 2023
Osearo
Monica L. Osearo (nee Wawrzyniak), 79 passed away peacefully Thursday, September 21, 2023,
in Byron, IL. She was preceded in death by her parents Stanley and Lillian, brother James and
sister Cynthia. Fond sister of Stanley and Ralph. Loving mother of Melissa (Gary) Fortier,
Rodney (Amy) Siemiawski, Michele (William Corby) Siemiawski, Danelle King (nee Benson),
and Ken (Lisa)...
Rodney "Rod" P. Daniels
Sep 18, 2023
Rodney “Rod” P. Daniels died on September 18, 2023 at Jovan Bea Hospital in Rockford, IL. Rod was born November 15, 1937 at in Sterling, IL, the son of Danny and Elisabeth (Bryan) Daniels. He was raised in Rock Falls where he also graduated high school in 1956. Two years after he graduated Rod married Carol Bell on July 1,...
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