Obituaries
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,...
Robert E. Bruening
Sep 16, 2023
Robert “Bob” Ernst Bruening, age 92, was born September 19, 1930 in Milwaukee Wisconsin. He died on September 16, 2023, three days prior to his 93rd birthday, after a short illness. Most recently, he has been a resident at Generations at Neighbors in Byron, Illinois for 6 ½ years. Prior to that, he lived in Milwaukee for about 50...
Shirley J. Hall
Sep 9, 2023
Shirley J. Hall, age 89, went to be with her heavenly father on September 9, 2023. She was born on November 7, 1933 in Rockford the daughter of David and Meva (Rowe) Royster. She grew up in the Monroe Center area and graduated from Monroe Center High School. Shirley married the love of her life, Wayne Hall on July 22,...
Helen R. "Skip" Johnson
Sep 1, 2023
Oregon, IL – Helen R. “Skip” Johnson died Friday, Sept. 1st, 2023 at the Serenity Hospice and Home in Oregon, IL. She was born on August 28th, 1930 and raised in Oregon, Illinois, the daughter of Irvin and Jane (Schier) Gocken. She graduated from Oregon High School in 1948. She then attended Northern Illinois State Teacher’s College in DeKalb,...
William "Bill" G. Suneson
Aug 31, 2023
William “Bill” Suneson, also known as “Senior”, age 67, passed away at Pinecrest Terrace on August 31, 2023. He was born on April 10, 1956 in Waupun, WI the son of Theodore J. and Mary E. (Gray) Suneson. He graduated from Oregon High School class of 1974. He then attended Rock Valley College where he earned his Associate’s degree in...
Edwin Philipps
Aug 30, 2023
Edwin “Ed” Francis Philipps Jr., age 85, passed away peacefully at home on August 30, 2023. He was born in Chicago on January 30, 1938 the son of Edwin Philipps Sr. and Viola (Simpson) Philipps. Ed joined the military enlisting in the US Navy and served for four years; he then joined the US Army and served for another 3...
Cynthia "Cindy" Sue Stocker
Aug 27, 2023
OREGON ~ Cynthia “Cindy” Sue Stocker, age 59, passed away suddenly at her home in Oregon on Sunday, August 27, 2023. Cindy was born on April 30, 1964, in Dixon, IL, the daughter of Virgil and Beverly (Mumford) Richardson. She married Michael “Mike” Allen Stocker on July 9, 1996 in Oregon, IL. Cindy worked as a CNA at the...
Paul Robert "Bob" Rees
Aug 27, 2023
OREGON ~ Paul Robert “Bob” Rees, age 87, died on Saturday, August 26, 2023 at Serenity Hospice & Home of Oregon, IL. Bob was born July 28th 1936 in Chicago where his father, a Mt. Morris native had gone for employment. He was the son of Paul Parker Rees and Francis Bartow Rees and the family moved to Oregon...
Charles O. Schell
Aug 24, 2023
Charles O. Schell, age 86, died Thursday, August 24, 2023 at Katherine Shaw Bethea Hospital following a sudden illness. He was born June 19, 1937 in Wayne County, Illinois the son of Cecil and Elizabeth (Hilliard) Schell. Charles graduated from Olney High School in Olney, Illinois. He married Helen Chaplin on Jan. 18, 1958. Charles worked several years for Industrial...
Mary "Beth" Elizabeth Kalbfus
Aug 22, 2023
Mary “Beth” Elizabeth Kalbfus, age 76, passed away at home with her family by her side. She was born in Springfield, OH on March 10, 1947 the daughter of Laird and Mary (Stinchcomb) Allender. She is a graduate of North High School in Springfield, OH; Class of 1965. While in high school, she won a 2nd place award for interior...
A. G. Kimbler, Jr.
Aug 18, 2023
A.G. Kimbler, age 75, was called from this world on Friday, August 18 after a courageous and long battle with heart disease and kidney failure. He was born on May 13, 1948 in Columbia, Kentucky, son of A.G. and Dorothy Elina Kimbler. He married E. Joan Kimbler on January 17, 1970 while he was in military service in Australia. He...