Obituaries
Andrew C. "Andy" Hinkle
Aug 14, 2021
Andrew C. “Andy” Hinkle, 88, of Oregon, passed away at Dixon Healthcare Center on Saturday, August 14, 2021. He was born to Frelis and Vera Hinkle on November 10, 1932 in Crowell, Texas. Andy attended school, including junior college, in Amarillo, TX. He served two years in the Army, part of which he spent serving in Korea. After his...
Cecil E. Kitson
Aug 10, 2021
Cecil E. Kitson, 83, of Oregon died Tuesday, August 10, 2021 in Franklin Grove Living & Rehabilitation Center. Born May 17, 1938 in Batchtown, IL the son of William E. and Rosalie (Follis) Kitson. Married to Margaret Kelly June 19, 1959 in Savanna. Cecil was a US Army veteran, serving in the Vietnam War. Cecil worked many years driving...
Diane Bush
Aug 9, 2021
Byron, IL – Diane M. Bush, age 67, died suddenly on Monday, August 9, 2021 at her home in Byron. She was born February 1, 1954 in Chicago, Illinois, the daughter of Frank and Arlene (Hejkal) Zakrocky. Diane graduated from Morton West High School in Berwyn, Illinois class of 1972. She married Stanley Bush on Dec. 29, 1979 at...
Marion E. Nelson
Jul 27, 2021
Marion Elaine Nelson, 75, of Byron, died suddenly Tuesday, July 27, 2021 in her home. Born December 11, 1945 in Rockford, the daughter of Gilbert and Elizabeth (Keep) Johnson. Married to Harold Nelson November 27, 1964 in Rockford. Marion was a 1963 graduate of Auburn High School and retired from Amerock Corp. of Rockford after 25 years of employment....
Leonard Gorsegner
Jul 21, 2021
Stillman Valley, IL – Leonard E. Gorsegner, age 88, died Wednesday, July 21, 2021 at his home in Loves Park, IL. He was born October 22, 1932 in Thorp, Wisconsin the son of Gus and Ella (Hansen) Gorsegner. He graduated from Thorp High School in Thorp, Wisconsin, he graduated from the University of Wisconsin at Eau Claire, and then...
Debbie Sochor
Jul 18, 2021
Byron – Debbie A. Sochor, age 59, died Sunday, July 18, 2021 at Javon Bea Hospital in Rockford. She was born Nov. 14, 1961 in Chicago, IL the daughter of Rudolph “Rudy” and Elizabeth “Liz” (Kearns) Guttman. She attended Notre Dame High School for Girls in Chicago. She married Guy Sochor on June 5, 1999 in Oregon, IL. Debbie...
Phillip R. "Rick" Saur
Jul 17, 2021
Phillip R. “Rick” Saur, age 70, of Oregon, died Saturday, July 17, 2021 in Serenity Hospice Home in Oregon. He was born June 19, 1951 in Oregon, the son of Harry and Jane (Walters) Saur. He attended Oregon High School and later studied drafting and electronics. Rick worked as an electrician in his earlier years, but spent most of...
Marjorie Pepin
Jul 17, 2021
Marjorie P. Pepin age 91, went home to be with her Lord on July 17, 2021 at Generations at Neighbors in Byron. She was born at home on the farm north of Byron on April 23, 1930 to John and Hattie (Palmer) Paul. She married Leon Pepin on April 4, 1964 who preceded her in death. Marjorie worked...
Sandra Burkhart
Jul 15, 2021
Leaf River, IL – Sandra L. Burkhart, age 84, died Thursday, July 15, 2021 at the Pinecrest Community Terrace in Mt. Morris, IL. She was born May 2, 1937 in Rockford, IL the daughter to Max and Hazel (Allinson) Hunt. She graduated from Harlem High School in Rockford, IL. Sandra married Marvin L. Burkhart on Nov. 17, 1956 in...
Stevan Brantner
Jul 13, 2021
Stevan C. Brantner, age 66, passed away on July 13, 2021 in Byron after a long illness. He was born on September 22, 1954 in Rockford the son of Harold and Joan (Champion) Brantner. He was a lifelong Byron resident and graduated from Byron High School class of 1972. He then attended and graduated with his Bachelor’s degree from...
Harold Richardson
Jul 7, 2021
Byron – Harold E. “Skip” Richardson, age 72, died Wednesday, July 7, 2021 at Swedish American Hospital in Rockford, IL. He was born August 27, 1948 in Mastic Beach, New York the son to Harold and Veronica (Bowman) Richardson. He served his country in the U.S. Navy. He married Sylvia Marean on May 6, 1983 at All Saints Lutheran...
Pauline Glendenning
Jul 6, 2021
Davis Juntion, IL – Pauline “Helen” Glendenning, age 98, died Tuesday, July 6, 2021 at the Prairie Crossing Living & Rehabilitation Center in Shabbona, IL. She was born April 15, 1923 in Oregon, IL the daughter of Frank and Lena (Ferguson) Messenger. She married James E. Glendenning on December 15, 1948 in Stillman Valley. They lived over 50 years...
John J. Kultgen
Jul 5, 2021
John J. Kultgen, 85, of Byron, died Monday, July 5, 2021 in OSF St. Anthony Medical Center, Rockford. Born November 22, 1935 in Fredonia, WI, the son of Leo and Ann (Weyker) Kultgen. John was a graduate of Port Washington (WI) High School and a US Army veteran, serving in the Korean War. Married to Pamela Branson September 25,...
Joel Dach
Jul 2, 2021
Joel C. Dach, age 34, passed away on July 2, 2021. He was born in Rockford on November 26, 1986 to Christopher Dach and Lisa Campbell. Joel enjoyed sports especially the NBA keeping up with not only the games but the statistics of the sport. He loved listening to music and watching movies especially Dumb and Dumber. He collected...
Edwin E. Smith
Jun 25, 2021
Edwin E. Smith, 95, long-time Oregon resident, passed away, peacefully, on Friday, June 25, 2021. He died like he lived, with dignity. He was staying with his daughter, Linda Rundlett, on Long Island New York when he passed. Edwin came from humble beginnings, born in Piqua, Ohio, living with his Mother, Edna, and brother Richard. As a young child...
Sarah Bussan
Jun 21, 2021
Davis Junction, Il - Sarah Elizabeth (Tuminskas) Bussan, age 45, passed away Monday, June 21, 2021 at Javon Bea Hospital in Rockford.
Sarah was born at Rockford Memorial Hospital in Rockford on December 30, 1975 to Richard and Cindy (Coffin) Tuminskas. She graduated from Hononegah Community High School in 1993. She worked for Cobalt Med Plans.
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William Stott
Jun 20, 2021
William C. Stott, age 89, passed away on Sunday June 20, 2021 at his home. He is the son of William and Edna Mary (Willingham) Stott and was born on August 15, 1931 in Fulton County, GA. He graduated from Fulton County High School Class of 1948 and then served his country in the Air Force during the Korean...
Victor Smith
Jun 18, 2021
Stillman Valley, IL – Victor J. Smith, age 88, died Friday, June 18, 2021 at Generation’s at Neighbor’s in Byron, IL. He was born August 1, 1932 in Rochelle, IL the son of Victor and Ellen Weeks Smith. He graduated from Stillman Valley High School in 1950. Vic married Susan “Sue” Jean Lace on August 10, 1979 in Rockton,...
Zada B. Hitchcock
Jun 15, 2021
Zada B. Hitchcock, 91, lifelong Oregon resident, died Tuesday, June 15, 2021 in Pinecrest Manor, Mt. Morris. Born February 27, 1930 in Flippin, Arkansas the daughter of James E. and Nellie Mae (Mallinson) Ware. Married to Jack Hitchcock November 3, 1956 in Oregon; he died July 28, 2013. Zada was employed at Kysor Westran in Byron over 30 years...
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