All Obituaries

Mary Virginia Reynolds, 73, of Rockford passed away Wednesday, November 20, 2019. Born December 10, 1945 in Rockford to Alfred and Virginia (Fiorello) Gagliano. Married Charles Reynolds on September 19, 1964 in Rockford. Mary enjoyed shopping, crafting, watching tv and spending time with her family. Survivors include children, Charles Michael (Deborah) Reynolds, Audrey Hutzell; grandchildren, Charles Matthew (Priscilla) Reynolds, Joshua Ryan (Cindel) Williams, Kimberly Victoria Reynolds,...

Dale Roy Lang has fought the good fight. He has finished the race. He has kept the faith. Surrounded by his loving family, Dale entered his heavenly home on November 17, 2019 after a long battle with brain cancer. Dale was born in Rockford, IL on October 25, 1953 to Laurence V. and Margaret M. (Richert) Lang. His spiritual journey began at age thirteen at Camp Willabay when he prayed with Pastor Charlie Firman and accepted Christ as his Savior. In his late teens, he affirmed this...

Harold W. Thorne, 66, of Milton, WI, departed this life into eternity on November 16, 2019 at Saint Mary's Hospital in Madison, WI.  He entered this life on January 26, 1953, the son of Harold H. Thorne and Elsie E. (Mauerman) Thorne.  Anyone who met Harold knew instantly that he loved God and his family.  He had a sense of humor and a compassionate heart.  One of his favorite activities was playing card and board games with family and friends.  Many hours...

Josephine I. (Ventimiglia) Parks, 88, passed away on Saturday, November 16, 2019 at Heritage Health Nursing Home in Normal, IL. She lived for many years in Rockford, Illinois with her husband of 66 years, Bill Parks. They were co-owners in Broadway Certified Grocery for 15 years.   She is survived by her children, Ida (Larry) Bederka, Kathy (Jerry) Nott and Mike (Jennifer) Parks; grandsons, Brian Bederka and Tad Nott; granddaughters, Laurie...

Gary Leonard Rose, 73, of Machesney Park went home to be with the Lord on Thursday, November 14, 2019. Born December 5, 1945 in Mason City, IA to Richard H. and Hazel (Field) Rose. A veteran of the US Navy serving during the Vietnam War years 1967-1969.  Married Bobette Carlson on August 19, 1967 in Rockford. Employed for 28 years at Goss Printing/Rockwell and 16 years at Gates Rubber Company. A member of Rock Church. Gary loved gospel music, the Chicago Bears and the Chicago...

Daniel Lee Rock, 61, of Rockford passed away Wednesday, November 13, 2019. Born November 29, 1957 in Rockford to Matthew and Doris (VanBlaricom) Rock. Married Rosalie Barton on July 10, 1999 in Rockford. Employed as a machinist at Ingersoll. Daniel enjoyed NASCAR, movies and loved his dogs. Survivors include wife, Rosalie Rock of Rockford; siblings, Sheila (Dennis) Prosise of Rockford, John Rock of California, Sandra Bailey of Rockford; step-father, Donald Crain of Jefferson, TX; and...

Marlin I. Holt, Sr., 81, of Rockford, passed away Tuesday, November 12, 2019. He was born on December 8, 1937 in Rockford to Oral and Lorna (Hedden) Holt. Marlin married Elizabeth Batie on August 10, 1957 in Artesia, New Mexico. Marlin served as Tech Sergeant for the United States Air Force. He then went on to serve for the National Guard. Marlin had a passion for traveling to the Southwest, especially New Mexico. He was an avid sports fan and enjoyed air show events. Marlin was a...

Ann Louise (Anderson) Ruschmeyer, 76, died peacefully at home surrounded by family on November 11, 2019. Ann was born in Peoria, IL to Keith and Vonda (Manning) Anderson. She was a graduate of Mattoon High School and Eastern Illinois University. Her advanced degrees were from National Louis University. Ann was married to Roger Ruschmeyer for over 33 years. She is survived by her husband, Roger Ruschmeyer; daughter, Vesta (Brent) Crane; granddaughter, Augusta Crane; grandson, Lucas Crane;...

John W. Creamer, Jr., 96, of Machesney Park, went to be with the Lord on Monday, November 11, 2019 at OSF St. Anthony Medical Center. He was born on April 9, 1923 near Plattsburg, Missouri to John W. and Nina Roxy (Moore) Creamer, Sr. He has resided in Machesney Park since 1965. John was a Naval WWII Veteran. He worked for Sutherland Lumber Company for 41 years and was an active member of Northeast Christian Church.  He was loved deeply and will be missed dearly by his loving wife of...

Darrell Wayne Utech, 65, of Loves Park passed away Monday, November 11, 2019. Born June 10, 1954 in Rockford to Wayne Ronald and Ruth Millicent (Ottens) Utech. Married Sheila Bucey on April 24, 1971 in Rockford. Retired as a plant manager from Sundstrand after more than 30 years of employment. Darrell was a member of Sundstrand State Club. He enjoyed spending time outdoors especially by the lake, working in the yard and was a car enthusiast. Most of all, Darrell enjoyed spending time with...