Obituaries
Kelly Smith
Apr 19, 2023
Kelly Smith ~ 73 of Byron passed away on Wednesday, April 19, 2023 at OSF St Anthony’s Medical Center in Rockford, IL. Kelly was the son of Paul Edward Smith and Juanita M Clemmer and was born on June 5, 1949. Kelly enjoyed many things in life including guns, music, boxing, gardening, fishing and hunting. But family was the...
Max L. Newcomer
Apr 15, 2023
Max Leroy Newcomer, 95, from Oregon IL, passed away peacefully at KSB hospital on Saturday April 15th, four days after suffering a stroke at home. He was born Nov. 1, 1927 near Lanark, IL the son of Clyde S. and E. Mae (Lester) Newcomer. Max grew up in Carroll County, graduated from Milledgeville High School in 1946, served in the...
Mary Elizabeth Bontjes
Apr 15, 2023
Mary Elizabeth “Hogan” Bontjes, age 95, died Saturday, April 15, 2023 at Generations at Neighbor’s in Byron surrounded by her loving family. She was born Nov. 16, 1927 in rural Byron, the daughter of William L. and Anna Mae (Stine) Hogan. She graduated from Byron High School in 1945. Mary met her husband Gene Bontjes at the Indian Village restaurant...
Leopold "Leo" A. Roganowicz
Apr 10, 2023
Leopold A. “Leo” Roganowicz, age 58, died Monday, April 10,
2023 at his home near Stillman Valley surrounded by his loving family from
Multiple System Atrophy. He was born August 9, 1964 in Rockford, the son of
Leopold and Genowefa (Grzebyk) Roganowicz. Leo graduated from Boylan High
School in 1982, Rock Valley College and then Judson University in 2006...
William J. Hennis
Apr 9, 2023
Byron, IL – William J. “Bill” Hennis, age 74, died Sunday, April 9, 2023 at Generations at Neighbor’s in Byron, IL surrounded by family. He was born March 29, 1949 in Hiawatha, Kansas the son of Benard and Ora “Pat” (Brownlee) Hennis. Bill married Deana Summers on May 23, 1996 in Oregon, IL. He previously owned and operated grocery stores,...
C.J. Larson
Apr 6, 2023
C.J. M. Larson passed away in the early morning hours of Thursday, April 6, 2023 in Rochelle, IL. He was born to Dawn Smith on December 31, 1996 in Rockford, IL. C.J. Graduated from Rochelle High school and also went to Kishwaukee College. C.J. had many hobbies; music and drawing were one of his favorite ways to spend time. The...
Victoria L. Dummer
Apr 4, 2023
Victoria L. “Vicki” Dummer, age 78, formerly of Franklin Grove and Oregon, died Tuesday, April 4, 2023 in Mt. Morris. She was born April 2, 1945 in Buckley, Washington the daughter of Frank and Francis (Francini) Annas. Vicki married Kenneth Dummer on May 28, 1970 in Summer, Washington. She worked as a telephone operator for Contel, Inc. in Oregon, IL...
Phyllis M. Schaefer
Mar 31, 2023
With heavy hearts we send our Mother Phyllis on her final earthly journey. Phyllis was rare and remarkable, with an inquisitive, observant and loyal nature. She charmed all that met her and knew her with her lively eyes, quick wit and her way of always remembering important things about you. She was fun and engaging and in her whole...
Marlana D. McFarland
Mar 25, 2023
Marlana D. McFarland, age 34, passed away on Saturday, March 25, 2023. She was born in Magnolia, AR on February 28, 1989 the daughter of Wilson and Tracy (Camp) Tollett. She graduated from Winfield High School and then went on to serve her country in the Army Reserves. Serving was a huge part of Marlana’s life. She had a huge...
Mary L. Fisher
Mar 24, 2023
Mary L. Fisher, age 85, died Friday, March 24, 2023 at Serenity Hospice and Home in Oregon. She was born in Wadena, IA on January 31, 1938 the daughter of Howard and Marie (Brackin) Thomas. She graduated from Oregon High School Class of 1956. After graduation; she worked at Del Monte Foods until 1977 when she became a full time...
Barbra E. Giese
Mar 21, 2023
Barbara E. Giese, age 88, went to be with her Lord and Savior on Tuesday, March 21, 2023 at Serenity Hospice and Home in Oregon. She was born in Oregon on December 10, 1934 the daughter of Martin and Jennie (Krull) Janssen. She graduated from Oregon High School Class of 1952. Barbara married the love of her life, Kenneth L....
Harold Unzicker
Mar 21, 2023
Oregon, IL – Harold E. “Harry” Unzicker, age 74 died Tuesday, March 21, 2023 at his home in Oregon. He was born July 14, 1948 in Freeport, IL the son of Paul and Jean (Schreiner) Unzicker. He graduated from Rockford East High School in June of 1966, attended North Park College from 1966-1967 then attended Rock Valley College from...
Judith "Judy" A. Aurand
Mar 21, 2023
Judith A. “Judy” Aurand, 82, passed away on Tuesday, March 21, 2023 at Serenity Hospice and Home in Oregon IL with her son and daughter by her side after a brief battle with pancreatic cancer.Born on June 13, 1940 in a tenant house in rural Ashton, IL, Judy was the sixth of seven children born to Samuel and Elma (Allsup)...
Dawn M. Nance
Mar 16, 2023
Dawn N. Nance passed away at Swedish American Heart Hospital on Thursday, March 16, 2023. Dawn was born on April 9, 1961 in Rockford, the daughter of Harold and Alice (Panscik) Nance. She graduated from Oregon High School in 1979. After school, Dawn worked at the local LOMC summer camp where she found her love...
Calliope Renee Snapp
Mar 14, 2023
Calliope Renee Snapp, was born silent on March 14, 2023 at the University of Illinois Hospital in Chicago to her adoring parents Sara Herzog and Isaiah Snapp. Every life echoes in eternity – including those who never took a single breath. While her time was short, she brought immense joy to everyone who anticipated her arrival. Her life was a brief gift that...
Mary J Allen
Mar 12, 2023
Mary J. Allen, 76, passed away March 12, 2023, after a brave, yet brief fight with cancer. Her last days were spent with the caring staff of Serenity House surrounded by friends and family.
Mary was born December 4, 1946, to Jeanette and Heber Richards in the Upper Peninsula just across the river from Michigan Tech University. After attending school...
Gerald "Jerry" Hitchcock
Mar 3, 2023
Gerald “Jerry” Hitchcock, age 85, passed away at Oregon Living & Rehab on Friday, March 3, 2023. He was born in Oregon on August 13, 1937 the son of William and Juanita (Personette) Hitchcock. After school, Jerry served his country in the US Army. He worked for many years as a foreman for Unimin in Oregon. He married the love...
Wayne T. Seymour
Feb 28, 2023
Wayne T. Seymour, age 63, passed away on Tuesday, February 28, 2023. He was born on October 3, 1959 in Rockford the son of Jack and Phyllis (St. John) Seymour. After high school, he went into the trades; eventually owning and operating Wayne Seymour Plumbing in Rockford. Wayne loved the simple things in life and found happiness by working and...
Jerome S. "Jerry" Gorsegner
Feb 19, 2023
Jerome Scott “Jerry” Gorsegner, age 64, died Sunday, February 19, 2023 at Swedish American Hospital in Rockford. He was born September 10, 1958 in Greeley, Colorado; the son of Leonard E. and Marcia A. (Kilmer) Gorsegner. He graduated from Stillman Valley High School in 1976. Jerry married Lynnette “Lynn” Hayton on May 13, 1986 in Oregon. He worked for many...
Frank Mullally
Feb 19, 2023
Francis "Frank" Edward Mullally of Byron, Il. passed away peacefully at home on February 19, 2023. Frank was born on January 23, 1936 to James and Ann Jane Mullally. After graduating St. Ignatius High School in 1953, Frank went on to study at the University of Chicago, where he received his Associates Degree in Fire Science. During that time Frank joined...
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