All Obituaries

D. Jeanne “Dutchie” Pitkus of Rockford, IL was called to eternal life on Friday, February 21, 2020 in her daughter’s home during the Hour of Mercy. The daughter of Jennie Miller Miners and Paul Miners, she was born on May 15, 1920. She also had a loving step-father, Paul Schaut. She married Roy A. Pitkus on February 11, 1939. He predeceased her in 1976. Jeanne dedicated her life to Christ in 1978 and lived out the rest of her life putting Christ first. She was a long-time...

Bobby L. Morris, 67, of Rockford, passed away Friday, February 21, 2020. He was born on January 15, 1953 in Fort Smith, Arkansas to David and Helen (Tyler) Morris. Bobby had a passion for golf, baseball, softball and playing pool. He was an avid Minnesota Vikings and St. Louis Cardinals fan. In his earlier days, Bobby enjoyed fishing, hunting, horseback riding and raising pigeons.  Survivors include his son, David (Lacy) Morris; grandson, Logan Morris; daughter, Amy...

  Robert Anthony Palmeri, 64, of Rockford, lost his battle with lung cancer on Wednesday, February 19, 2020. Bob was born in Rockford on March 1, 1955 to Louis and Margaret (Egler) Palmeri. He graduated from Auburn High School in 1974 distinguished as the class valedictorian. He was class homecoming king, president of the National Honor Society, and published in the annual edition of Who's Who Among American High School Students. These fine academic achievements were accomplished...

Joyce M. Berg, 77, of Caledonia, passed away Tuesday, February 18, 2020. She was born on December 6, 1942 in Phil Campbell, Alabama to Harley and Lillie (Graves) McMurry. Joyce worked at Community Care, Inc. for 19 years as a field supervisor where she supervised new workers and also used her natural peacemaking skills to resolve conflicts between workers and clients. She enjoyed music, gardening, cooking and baking. She loved animals, especially her three pets, Charlie (cat), Roscoe...

Albert "Papa" Holt, 87, of Rockford passed away Tuesday, February 18, 2020. Born January 15, 1933 in Amy, MO to Roy and Nora (Carroll) Holt. A veteran of the US Army serving during the Korean War. Married the love of his life, Betty Lea Easley on February 28, 1952 in West Plaines, MO. They shared 68 years of marriage together, Betty meant everything to Albert. Albert was a member of the 20th Street Church of Christ Church. He was an avid St. Louis Cardinals...

Geraldine "Geri" Lawson, 88, of Rockford, passed away on Tuesday, February 18, 2020.  She was born on August 10, 1931 in Bark River, Michigan, to Michael and Josephine (Wellman) Mischen. Survivors include her sons, Jeffery, Keith and Lindsey Lawson; grandchildren, Samantha, Danielle and Veronica Lawson; great-grandchildren, Drew Jones and Asher Burke. Predeceased by her parents; brothers, Leon Wellman and Michael Mischen; sisters, Shirley Sulser and Beverly...

                                            In Memory of Wilma (Harms) Zuercher                                                August 31, 1931-February 17, 2020 Wilma (Harms) Zuercher was born August 31, 1931, at Bessie, Oklahoma, the second child of Arthur and...

Patricia “Pat” Ruth Zawlocki, 92, of Rockford left to be with the Lord surrounded by her loving family on Monday, February 17, 2020. Born January 29, 1928 in Dubuque, IA, the daughter of Andrew and Marie Foht. Pat married Walt Zawlocki on August 25, 1951. Walt later passed on December 19, 1975. Pat and Walt had 5 children, 14 grandchildren and 14 great grandchildren. Pat was a strong, hardworking woman until 74 years old. She spent many years working in the Logli Deli as well as...

Tyler Ayden Lau, 10 years old, of Rockford, IL, passed on February 15, 2020 at the American Family Children’s Hospital in Madison, WI.  Tyler was born on March 19, 2009 at Rockford Memorial Hospital, the son of Derrick and Amber (Goble) Lau.  He attended Christian Life Schools. Tyler loved others, he was a good friend and brother.  He was an explorer who was always up to try something new, unless it was strange food!  Tyler had a natural sense of humor; others could...

Thomas H. Bojar, 89, of Roscoe, passed away and went to be with the love of his life, Dorothy, on Saturday, February 15, 2020. He was born on May 26, 1930 in Chicago, Illinois to Henry and Lillian Bojar. Thomas married Dorothy Brostek in Chicago. He was a veteran of the United States Marine Corps, serving during the Korean War. Thomas was the assistant manager at Astrup for many years. He enjoyed golf, gardening and working around his home.  Survivors include his daughter,...