Obituaries
Barbara Jane Skibinski
Jan 6, 2025
MT. MORRIS, IL ~ Barbara J. Skibinski, 83, passed away peacefully with her family by her side at the Serenity Hospice and Home of Oregon, IL, on Monday, January 6, 2025. She was born on March 20, 1941, in Chicago, IL, the daughter of John & Adeline (Herman) Stasiak. She graduated Luther High School South in 1959. Barbara married the...
Berniece Martindale
Jan 4, 2025
Berniece Martindale, 99, passed away peacefully on January 4, 2025, with her daughter by her side. She was born the 5th daughter of Russell Vane Ketchum and Ida Blanche (Harden) Ketchum, on November 8, 1925, in Waterloo, Iowa. Her family moved to Rockford, IL when she was an early teen. Berniece and her red hair caught the eye of Vernon...
Carrie L. Glendenning
Jan 2, 2025
Carrie L. Glendenning, devoted mother and wife, age 61, passed away at UW Swedish American Hospital on January 2, 2025. She was born in Rockford on June 23, 1963 the daughter of Larry and Sharon (Malm) Cottrell. She worked for many years for Rockford Cardinal Glass but her main focus in life was being a mother. She married Todd Glendenning...
Jack Heather
Jan 2, 2025
Byron, IL -Jackson Dean “Jack” Heather was born May 31, 1946 to Sylvia Heather in Rockford, IL. He was raised by George and Pearl Heather. Jack lived in Byron and died at UWHealth Swedish American in Rockford on January 2, 2025. Jack graduated from Oregon High school class of 1964. He loved playing football, being on the chain gang for...
Robert "Bobby" Wayne McElhinney
Jan 2, 2025
ROCKFORD, IL ~ Robert “Bobby” Wayne McElhinney, 77, passed away on Thursday, January 2, 2025, at Swedish American Hospital of Rockford, IL. He was born September 12, 1947, in Muscatine, IA, the son of Robert Elmer & Dorothy Eileen (Wilson) McElhinney. He retired after over 35 years working for the Union Pacific Railroad, repairing cars as a Carman. He honorably...
Erin Beth (Hahne) Ivancich
Jan 1, 2025
Erin Beth (Hahne) Ivancich, age 50, died on Wednesday, January 1, 2025. She was born March 30, 1974 in Belvidere, Illinois the daughter of Gary D. and Johanna (Schreiber) Hahne. Erin graduated from Byron High School in 1992, as the Salutatorian of her class. She obtained her Bachelor’s of Arts Degree Magna Cum Laude from Loyola University in Chicago in...
Joseph E. Farris
Jan 1, 2025
Joseph E. Farris (99) died January 1, 2025 at Serenity House after a 2 year battle with liver cancer. He was born the 8th child of Lebanese immigrants, John and Cuffa Farris, on March 22, 1925 in Pittsburg, KS. He joined the Marines upon graduating from High School and spent 3 years in WWII, 4 years in the reserves serving...
Gene N. Miller
Dec 28, 2024
Gene N. Miller, (73) born February 2, 1951 passed away on December 28, 2024. Son of George and Amelia Miller. Graduated in 1969 from Byron High School and Highland Community College. Gene was a lifelong farmer living with his family on the Centennial farm outside Leaf River.
Gene met his young Elgin city girl through mutual friends. During their long-distance letter...
Judith Ann Freedlund
Dec 26, 2024
Winnebago, IL – Judith Ann Freedlund, age 82, went to her heavenly home on December 26, 2024. She was born on November 30, 1942 in Rockford, IL the daughter of Wilbur and Helene (Ippen) Hoffmann. She graduated from Winnebago High School. She married Warren Freedlund on March 30, 1963 at Middle Creek Presbyterian Church near Winnebago. Judy was an active...
James Michael Hildebrand
Dec 26, 2024
James Michael Hildebrand, age 79, died on Dec 26, 2024, at home in Estero, Florida. He was born March 4, 1945 to Warren and Ruth Spink Hildebrand in Rockford, Il. He spent most of his life in the Monroe Center/Byron Area. He attended Stillman Valley High School class of 1963. Mike, as he was known to family and friends, was...
Robert William Johnson
Dec 25, 2024
BYRON, IL ~ Robert “Bob” W. Johnson, 77, passed away with his loving wife by his side on Wednesday, December 25, 2024, at Serenity Hospice and Home of Oregon, IL. Bob was born on July 10, 1947, in Mendota, IL, the son of John & Doris (Littlewood) Johnson. He was then lovingly raised by his grandparents William & Florence Littlewood....
Pamela Jane Spanier
Dec 22, 2024
BYRON, IL ~ Pamela Jane (Hough) Spanier, 70, passed away peacefully with her loving husband and sister by her side on Sunday, December 22, 2024, at her home in Byron, IL. She was born July 17, 1954, in Council Bluffs, IA, the daughter of Donald & Wanda (Woods) Hough. She graduated from Abraham Lincoln High School in 1972. She went...
Gerald D. Vesey
Dec 15, 2024
OREGON, IL ~ Gerald “Jerry” D. Vesey, 70, passed away peacefully on Sunday, December 15, 2024, at Generations at Neighbors nursing home of Byron, IL. He was born on August 9, 1954, in Asuncion, Paraguay, the son of Donald & Claris (Rohrer) Vesey. He graduated from Queen Anne High School, Seattle, WA in 1972 before becoming a chef at several...
Ida M. Hinton
Dec 14, 2024
Ida Mae Hinton, 94, of rural Mt. Morris, passed away Saturday, Dec. 14, 2024 at KSB Hospital in Dixon following a short illness. Ida was born Jan. 18, 1930 to Mae and James Barber of Roscoe, the third of six children. She was raised on the family farm on Burr Oak Road, helping with farm chores and tending to the...
Patsy June Turner
Dec 12, 2024
DAVIS JUNCTION, IL: Patsy June Turner, 88, passed away at Javon Bea Hospital in Rockford, IL on Thursday, December 12, 2024. She was born January 13, 1936 in Dudley Mo, the daughter of Samuel & Margaret (Green) Nash. At the age of 7, she and her sister, Marilyn went to live with their loving grandparents William and Nora Nash. Patsy...
Michelle Coons
Dec 11, 2024
Michelle (Kretsinger) Coons, born December 9, 1966 to Dianna (Miller) and Wayne Kretsinger was reunited with her cherished sister Marina and parents on December 11, 2024. She left behind her loving husband James and her proudest accomplishments, daughter Abigail and son Joshua. Michelle was a vibrant person who loved to sing and entertain her children with mom concerts. In her...
Charlotte Wyant
Dec 11, 2024
BYRON, IL ~ Charlotte Lynn Wyant, 72, died peacefully in her Byron home surrounded by her loving family on Wednesday, December 11, 2024. She was born August 17, 1952, in East Chicago, IN, the daughter of Defford & Frances (Goodman) Dillon. She went on to graduate Purdue University with a degree in nursing. She worked for many years as a...
Ellen J. Mason
Dec 10, 2024
Ellen J. Mason, age 94, died Tuesday, December 10, 2024 at Oregon Living and Rehab Center. She was born Nov. 29, 1930 in Sycamore, Illinois the daughter of Petis and Frances (Glawe) Priddy. She graduated from Oregon High School in 1948. Ellen married Lloyd G. Mason on Nov. 21, 1962 in Oregon. She was wife and mother first, but also...
Kevin Lee Himes
Dec 9, 2024
Kevin Lee Himes, age 67, of Byron passed away suddenly at Swedish American Hospital on December 9, 2024. He was born in Rockford on April 15, 1957 the son of Rolland and Lois (Palmer) Himes.
Kevin was a life long resident of Byron, IL. He drove semi-trucks for many years; even hauling over the road. Kevin was a heavy equipment operator/engineer for...
Lorretta Sigler
Dec 5, 2024
Lorretta Alma Jean Sigler, age 81, passed away on December 5, 2024, at Serenity Hospice and Home in Oregon, IL. She was born in St. Louis, MO on December 27, 1942. She married the love of her life, William “Bill” Sigler, Sr. in Farmington, MO on August 5, 1961, and they built a beautiful life together until he passed away...
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