All Obituaries

Dr. Ray L. Jarek, Jr., 69 Our beloved Dr. Ray is finally at peace after a lengthy illness. Raymond was born in Chicago to Margaret (Ritti) and Raymond Jarek, Sr. on April 28, 1953. He graduated from Wheeling High School, obtained his associates degree from Rainey College and went on to graduate from Palmer College of Chiropractic in Davenport, IA. He met many friends through being part of Pi Kappa Chi Fraternity with whom he traveled after graduation. In 1988 Dr. Ray...

Nancy P. Jaquet, 83, of Oregon, IL, went to be with our Lord on November 30, 2022, while surrounded by her loving family. Nancy was born January 10, 1939 in Dixon, Illinois, the daughter of Charles and Gladys Kerz.    Nancy was preceded in death by her parents; sister, Joanne Joseph; and brothers-in-law, Loren Jaquet and Neil Jaquet. She is survived by her loving husband, Wayne E. Jaquet; along with sisters, Jean Aldag-Daniels, Patricia Carbaugh...

Jon Michael Ellison was born on January 11, 1986, in Galesburg, Illinois to Carol Johnston and Rodger Ellison. He died at OSF Hospital on Monday, October 31, 2022, after a lengthy hospitalization. He is survived by his daughter, Everly and her mother, Megan O’Connor; his parents, Carol Johnston (Mick) and Rodger Ellison (Linda); two sisters, Hillarie Welsh (Mark) and Maggie Johnston (Tom); grandmother, Dorothy Phelps; and a host of...

Richard "Dick" Lyle Brown, 79, of Roscoe, IL, passed away November 10, 2022, at home surrounded by his loving family. Born February 7, 1943, in Waupaca, WI, the son of Lula and Merle Brown. He graduated from Waupaca High School in 1961 where he played football, basketball and baseball. He received a basketball scholarship from the University of Wisconsin-Whitewater in Whitewater, WI. Richard married the love of his life Rebecca Lee Zang on April 24, 1976 at First Methodist...

Oliver “Ozzie” Perry Webb, 91, of Rockford passed into his eternal life November 29, 2022. Ozzie was born on December 17, 1930 in Rockford, IL, the second son of Mildred and Eddie Webb. He married his high school sweetheart Mary Ann Heitzman on October 18, 1952. They went on to have 8 children, Cyndy (Cruz) Padron, Chris (Doug) Block, Mike (Kathie) Webb, Mark (Mary) Webb, Marty (Tina) Webb, Matt (Laurie) Webb, Cathy (Jim) Halbrader and Mary Ellen (Jeff) Smith. Ozzie was on the...

James Dennis Edwards, 81, of Belvidere, IL passed away November 29, 2022. He was born September 16, 1941 in Princeton, IL, the son of Louis and Margaret (Pierson) Edwards. He was a graduate of Northern Illinois University class of 1966, graduating with a degree in Business Administration. James married Penny Perrero on August 10, 1968 in Rockford, IL. He was employed as a real estate agent for various companies until becoming a corporate insurance agent until his retirement. James enjoyed...

Sandra L. Hilgart, 75, of Rockford, IL passed away November 29, 2022. She was born July 25, 1947 in Chicago, IL. There will be no services at this time.                      

Lucy Leah Hulvey, 83, left this earthly life Monday morning, November 28, 2022 at Alpine Fireside Nursing Home in Rockford, Illinois.  Lucy was born March 29, 1939 to James Denton and Lucile Celeste Hulvey in Pocahontas, AR.  Lucy graduated from Pocahontas High School in 1956, then moved to Rockford, Illinois.  She spent the majority of her work life working for Illinois Bell/AT&T. Lucy was preceded in death by her parents, Jim and Lucile...

Katherine “Kay” Elizabeth Ralph of Rockford passed away peacefully on November 28, 2022, at the age of 93. Kay was born in Louisville, Kentucky on January 21, 1929. She was married to the love of her life, Joseph T. Ralph, for 57 years, until his death in 2011. She retired early from GTE in Genoa and enjoyed traveling the states with her husband and wintering in Florida. She was preceded in death by her parents, William and Ada Brown; her siblings, JoAnn Gregory, Norma Barnett,...

Beloved Father and Grandfather, Nicholas "Nick" Paul Barelli, 88, of Rockford, IL passed away Thanksgiving evening, Thursday, November 24, 2022, after a beautiful day surrounded by his loving family.  Born September 29, 1934 to Peter and Angelina (Arduino) Barelli. Nick was a lifelong resident of Rockford, IL. He graduated from Rockford West High School in the class of 1952. In 1956, he earned a B.S. in Business Administration from Northern Illinois University. He and...