All Obituaries

Roxanne Dae Fornander, 72, of Machesney Park, IL. passed away peacefully on March 9, 2026. She was born July 26, 1953, in Oak Park, IL. The daughter of Frances and Joni (Day) Fitzgerald. Roxanne dedicated more than 30 years of her life to nursing, a career that reflected her deep compassion, strength, and commitment to caring for others. Through her work, she touched countless lives with her kindness, professionalism, and steady presence. Above all else, Roxanne will be remembered for her ...

As a first-generation Italian-American, Vida grew up in South Rockford surrounded by her extended Italian family. In that community, she formed her work ethic, learned to cook our favorite meals, and was immersed in love and laughter. Her children, grandchildren, and friends will remember her always for her fierce love, boundless support, sharp humor, no-nonsense guidance, and endless generosity. She was dedicated to her extensive career as a volunteer coordinator at a Rockford mental ...

Carol Ann Horvath, beloved mother, grandmother, and friend, passed away peacefully on March 6, 2026, at the age of 77. Carol was born on December 28, 1948, in Chicago, Illinois, to Stanley R. Lipinski and Josephine Lipinski (Kijowski). Carol was a kind and caring person who loved her children and grandchildren deeply. She will be remembered for her warmth, kindness, and the compassion she showed to those around her. Carol was very strong through difficult times throughout her life, and her ...

Bill Weldon, 77, passed away peacefully at home on March 6, 2026. He left this world as he left a gathering—without fuss or goodbyes. Bill was born on July 5, 1948, to John and Jean Weldon in Kankakee, Illinois. He was raised in Roscoe, Illinois, with his brothers, Jed and Chuck, and his sister, Jody. He spent his childhood with his grandparents, Lee and Helen, learning about horses on Wilcox Pony Farm. He attended Kinnikinnick Grade School and Hononegah High School, graduating in ...

Joseph “Joe” Paul Montalvo had a natural curiosity about the world and the people in it—something anyone who ever had a conversation with him quickly discovered. Born in Chicago, Illinois, Joe spent much of his childhood growing up in Detroit, Michigan and Rockford, Illinois—places that helped shape the hardworking and inquisitive person he became.  It was in Rockford that Joe met his wife, Marie, at the YMCA, beginning a partnership built on love, respect, ...

Beloved father and Korean War Army Veteran, Philip Conrad Nell, born in Chicago on April 17, 1932, passed away peacefully on March 4, 2026. He was preceded in death by his wife, Dolores Nell, son George Nell, siblings Gordon Nell, Mildred Chapman, and Barbara Milligan. He is survived by his beloved fiancé Renee Barr-Hughart, his children, William Caffee, Robert Nell (Amy Nell), Michelle Dare, and Janet Nell (Rodney Henk), as well as his grandchildren, Andrea, Lauren, Jacob, Richard, ...

Gary Henson, 73, of Roscoe, IL, passed away on Tuesday, March 3, 2026. Born on November 5, 1952, in Rockford, IL, Gary graduated from Harlem High School in 1970. Gary worked for Atwood Manufacturing for many years before finishing his career as a CNC machinist at Action Tool and Die, where he worked for 25 years before retiring. Gary enjoyed golfing, bowling, trap shooting, and working in the yard. After retiring, Gary enjoyed spending time in the yard with his wife, Sheri, cheering on his ...

On August 28, 2025, Dr. Larry K. Loffelmacher passed away in Rockford, Illinois. He was 89 years old. Born October 3, 1935, in Belfield, North Dakota, to Paul Justus and Bernice Irene Loffelmacher. His siblings included brothers, Don, twins Reid and Roswell; sister, Helen; and Larry’s twin brother, Lowell.  Larry had a great fondness for his early farm life, where his love of animals began—especially horses and dogs. He was a Marine who served in Korea and wore his red ...

Shirley Frances Guske passed peacefully, listening to the reading of the Psalms in the presence of her family on Sunday, March 1, 2026. Shirley was born on June 8, 1924, in Chicago, IL, to the late Burr G. Johnson and Daisey (Perfect) Johnson. She always joked that she was fortunate to be born into the “Perfect” family. She graduated from Amundsen High School in 1941, and went to work for the Army Intelligence Agency during World War II.  She ...

 Doris L. Powell, 96, of Rockford, IL, peacefully went home to be with the Lord on March 1st, 2026, with her children by her side. She was born September 23, 1929, in Minneapolis, MN, the daughter of Elmer and Elnora Blocher. She graduated from High school in 1948, and she attended several colleges and received her bachelor's in education. She went on to receive her master's in special education and taught for more than 40 years. Doris met her husband, Ellis Powell, at church camp in ...