Obituaries

Dennis Echelbarger

Apr 23, 2021

Dennis Echelbarger, age 64, died on Friday, April 23, 2021 at OSF St Anthony Medical Center in Rockford from Covid-19. Dennis was born on September 1, 1956 in Dixon the son of Jesse and Hannah (Essex) Echelbarger.  He married Bonnie Engelkes on November 16, 1974 in Payne’s Point. Dennis was a lifelong resident of the area and enjoyed spending...

Aric J. Casey

Apr 21, 2021

A moving, walk through visitation for Aric Casey will be held Tuesday, April 27 from 10:30am to 12:30pm in Farrell-Holland-Gale Funeral Home, Oregon. Social distancing and face mask guidelines will be followed.  In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be directed to the family..

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Dale E. Fuller

Apr 19, 2021

– Dale E. Fuller, 69, longtime Byron resident, passed away peacefully in his sleep on Monday, April 19, 2021. Born February 19, 1952 in Reedsburg, WI, the son of Ted and Rosalie (Schyvinck) Fuller. Married Diane Walker on March 8, 1975 in Rockford. Dale was a graduate of Rockford East High School and a member of Laborers’ Local #32....

Melvin "Dean" Shook

Apr 19, 2021

Davis Junction – Melvin “Dean” Shook, age 82, passed away at his home surrounded by his loving family on April 19, 2021. He was born on October 16, 1938 in Creston, IL the son of Emmett and Rose (Luke) Shook. He married Mary Ennenga on July 5, 1958. He was a great carpenter and worked for many years in...

Jeannine Hayes

Apr 17, 2021

Stillman Valley, IL - Jeannie L. Hayes, age 79, died Saturday, April 17, 2021 at her home surrounded by her loving family.  She was born Oct. 29, 1941 in Rockford the daughter of George and Mary (Oakley) Tegner.  She graduated from Harlem High School in 1959 and then attended NIU after High School.  She was a member of the...

Betty M. E. Croft

Apr 9, 2021

Betty Mary Ellen Croft, 94, of Oregon died April 9, 2021 in Pinecrest Manor Nursing Home, Mt. Morris, IL.  Born November 23, 1926, in Leaf River, daughter of Milford Lewis (M.L.) and Eva (Welty) Croft.  Betty’s mother died in 1928 when she was 1-1/2 years old. Betty went to live with her grandparents, John D. and Addie Croft in...

Debbie Branch

Apr 8, 2021

Debbie Lynn Branch, age 61, passed away peacefully on Thursday, April 8, 2021.  Her loving husband and daughter were at her side as she passed into God’s warm embrace.  Debbie was a very compassionate person and always treated people like she would like to be treated.

She was a loving: daughter, sister, wife, mother, grandmother, and good...

Louan "Lou" Dallman

Apr 6, 2021

Louan "Lou" J. Dallman, age 73, passed away on April 6, 2021 at UW Madison Hospital. She was born on December 3, 1947 in Rockford the daughter of Clifford and Cathryn (Hildebrand) Harms. She worked as a receptionist for Morning Star Village in Rockford before retiring in March of this year. Louan was a people person and cherished her...

William E. “Bill” Hogan

Apr 4, 2021

Longtime Byron resident William E. “Bill” Hogan, age 91, died peacefully Easter Sunday, April 4, 2021 in his home surrounded by his loving family. Bill died due to complications from a fall on the ice this past winter. He was born October 28, 1929 in Byron Township, the son of William L. and Anna Mae (Stine) Hogan, where he attended Byron Schools.

Bill was inducted into the U.S. Army in...

Ida Belle Gray

Apr 3, 2021

Ida Belle Gray, 86, lifelong area resident, died Saturday, April 3, 2021 in Pinecrest Manor, Mt. Morris. Born December 11, 1934 in White Rock Township, Ogle County, the daughter of Merritt M. and Alice (Canfield) Gray. Ida Belle graduated 8th grade from Kings School, from Stillman Valley High School in 1953 and Illinois Wesleyan University in 1958. She taught...

Judith Hitchcock

Apr 2, 2021

Oregon – Judith A. “Judy” Hitchcock, age 75, died Friday, April 2, 2021 at her home surrounded by her loving family.  She was born April 2, 1946 in Chippewa Falls, Wisconsin the daughter of William and Noma (Sarver) Bushland.  She married Daniel L. Hitchcock on Nov. 25, 1979 in Oregon, IL.  Judith was a loving mother and grandmother.  She...

Penny Sue Solis Jimenez

Mar 18, 2021

Penny Solis Jimenez, 69.  Loving Wife, Mother, and Nana. Passed away in her sleep Thursday A.M.

A woman who has travelled the World and has even lived in the Bavarian area of Germany. Although her favorite place in the world was Florida. She was a  devoted CNA at Northwoods Healthcare Centre. She loved music, the Ocean (even...

Julie Frye

Mar 18, 2021

Julie L. Frye, age 55, of Byron passed away on Thursday March 18, 2021 at OSF St. Anthony Medical Center. She was born in Rockford on March 28, 1965 the daughter of Larry and Donna (German) Boes. She married Bradley Frye on July 27, 1985. Julie worked for many years at Landstar Inway in Rockford. She was very family...

Gary Larson

Mar 16, 2021

Stillman Valley, IL – Gary R. Larson, age 77, died peacefully at his home in Stillman Valley surrounded by his loving family.  He was born Oct. 10, 1943 in Rockford, IL the son of Alfred and Wilma (Johnson) Larson.  He graduated from Rockford East High School.  Gary married Julia Friday on May 1, 1964 at the Congregational Christian Church...

Ellsworth "Butch" Terviel

Mar 16, 2021

Stillman Valley, IL – Ellsworth L. “Butch” Terviel, age 82, died unexpectantly on Tuesday, March 16, 2021.  He was born April 10, 1938 in Ogle County, IL the son of Remmer and Rose (Schumacher) Terviel.  He graduated from Stillman Valley High School in 1956.  Butch married Beryl Barnes 52 years ago in 1969 at the Red Brick Church in...

Daniel Reilly

Mar 9, 2021

Daniel H. Reilly, age 57, passed away at home, surrounded by his loving family on March 9, 2021. Although Dan was born in Petersburg, Virginia on November 1, 1963, he grew up in Africa and it never left his soul. Dan learned to love nature, animals, and open spaces. His love of travel and deep desire to learn eventually...

Kenneth Knaub

Mar 8, 2021

Kenneth C. Knaub, age 78, of Byron, died on Monday March 8, 2021 in Phoenix, AZ. He was born on December 22, 1942 in Avoca, WI the son of Kenneth and Florence (Bussie) Knaub. He served his country with the Army during the Vietnam War. He married Diane Gorst on February 19, 1972. She preceded him in death in...

Thomas Sullivan

Mar 7, 2021

Oregon, IL – Thomas V. Sullivan, age 80, died Sunday, March 7, 2021 at the Serenity Hospice and Home following a long illness.  He was born July 19, 1940 in Somerville, Massachusetts, the son of John and Ellen “Nellie” (O’Rourke) Sullivan.  He proudly served his country in the U.S. Navy.  He married Armelia C. “Emily” Armatys on Sept. 30,...

Mark R. Siebel

Feb 24, 2021

Mark R. Siebel, 62, of Rochelle and formerly of Oregon, died Wednesday, February 24, 2021 in Rock River Hospice Home, Sterling. Born August 4, 1958 in Chippewa Falls, WI, the son of Rudolf and Joyce (Hoople) Siebel. Married to Dothie Ignacio October 20, 1979 in Oregon. Mark was a 1976 graduate of Oregon High School and was employed for...

Phyllis Hillers

Feb 24, 2021

Phyllis Johannah Hillers, age 93, passed away on Wednesday February 24, 2021 at her home. She was born at home in Davis Junction on May 9, 1927 the daughter of Joseph and Johannah (Beer) Stucker. She graduated from East High School Class of 1945. Phyllis married Christopher “Leslie” Hillers on April 8, 1949; he preceded her in death on...