All Obituaries

Grace Blucher, 89, of Rockford, passed away Wednesday, September 19, 2018. She was born on February 22, 1929 in Brodhead, WI to William J. and Eva (Stephan) Wilson. She married Gilbert Blucher on August 10, 1950 in Rockford. Grace enjoyed spending time with her friends and family and playing bingo.  Survivors include her daughter, Deb Blucher; grandchildren, Jennifer Marchione, Danielle (Brian) Graves and Timothy (Jackie) Blucher; 6 great-grandchildren; sisters, Delia Schoepfer,...

Geoff P. Dilley, 44, of Roscoe, passed away on September 18, 2018.  Born in Beloit, WI on July 27, 1974 to David and Shirley (Lund) Dilley.  Geoff owned Deck Doctors and Absolute Vinyl Signs.  He enjoyed golfing and fishing. He is survived by his parents; sister, Kim Dilley; dog, Puck; cat, Meow Meow; cousins; aunts; uncles; and a host of friends. Visitation will be from 5:00 to 8:00pm on Monday, September 24, 2018 in Honquest Family Funeral Home with...

Harold O. Barnes, 66, of Rockford, IL passed away Tuesday, September 18, 2018. He was born June 7, 1952 in Nuremberg, Germany to Oscar Barnes and Irmgard Barbara (Pfleger) Olson. Harold came to the U.S. when he was 2. His father was in the military and the family traveled extensively from Virginia to Japan and many places in between. He graduated from East High School and attended Rock Valley College. Employed as a tool grinder/engineer for more than 40 years for various companies in the...

Kenneth T. McGrew, Jr., 74, of Rockford passed away Tuesday, September 18, 2018. Born October 21, 1943 in Pascola, MO to Kenneth T. and Bernice (Tice) McGrew, Sr. A veteran of the US Air Force serving during the Cuban Missile Crisis and peacetime.  Married to Aliza Sawicki for 53 years. Owner of Ken’s Appliance and Refrigeration Services. Ken founded Unique Street Rods car club in the 1970s. He enjoyed buying, building, selling and working on street rods. Survivors include wife,...

Bobby Earl Gaines, 58, of Loves Park, passed away Monday, September 17, 2018. He was born on March 8, 1960 in Rockford to Earl and Mary Elizabeth (Smith) Gaines. Bobby enjoyed camping and a good bonfire. He had a passion for motorcycles and cars and was known as a jokester who loved his beer. He often played pool, darts and attended many concerts, most recently Country Thunder with Chris for four days. Bobby was also a Bears fan.   Survivors include his fiance, Chris Wood;...

Michael R. Cave, 63, of Loves Park passed away Sunday, September 16, 2018. Born July 11, 1955 in Rockford to Ralan and Beverly (Blascoe) Cave. Married Elizabeth Gorzynski on April 19, 1975 in Loves Park. Owner and operator of Schumacher Irrigation and Landscaping. Michael loved the outdoors, fishing, Chicago sports and especially the Chicago Bears. He also enjoyed racing and was known at the Rockford Speedway as “Mike Moo Cave.” Survivors include wife, Elizabeth Cave; daughter,...

Lucille Beth (Peterson) Johnson, 74, went to be with her Lord and Savior on September 15. She died peacefully surrounded by the most precious thing in her life, her family. Lucille was born on December 7, 1943 into the family of Eric Gustav and Doris (Lagerstrom) Peterson and sister Louise K. Peterson (Eugene Peterson). Lucille was a graduate of East High School and worked as a dental assistant in the Rockford area until her retirement in February...

Gloria Jean Mazotti, 67, of Roscoe, passed away Saturday, September 15, 2018. She was born on July 22, 1951 in Fraser, Colorado and finished her life in Roscoe, IL. She had the opportunity to live in several cities and states throughout her life. Her children were blessed with the fact that she was able to be a homemaker. She was a wonderful cook and made everything from scratch. Along with being a great cook, she was an amazing artist. These abilities did not diminish after she became...

WILLARD LEROY SCHULSTROM, 92, ROCKFORD - Willard Leroy Schulstrom ascended to heaven on Tuesday, September 11, 2018 at 1:00 pm peacefully, with his daughter, family and wonderful friends by his side. Bulla (Will’s Swedish nickname given by his brother Russ meaning little biscuit) lived life to its fullest and he was blessed in so many ways. He was a family man, stalwart Swede, talented baseball and basketball player and he loved the Cubs. He was in the Navy in WWII and shortly after he...

Kerry Stephen Van Helden, 63, of Rochelle, IL passed away on September 11, 2018. Born on September 22, 1954. Son of William and Bonnie Myers of Thayer, MO; married Tammy L. Barber. Kerry enjoyed his computer games, camping, canoeing and watching football with his brothers-in-law, mostly when Packers and Bears played....Go Packers Go! Survivors include parents, William and Bonnie Myers; his wife of 34 years, Tammy; two sons, Jeremy (Laura)...