All Obituaries

Ofilia Pompa Salas, 86, of Rockford, IL, passed away peacefully in her home on Thursday April 1, 2021 after her battle with dementia. She was surrounded by her family.  She was born to parents George and Maria Hernandez Pompa, on September 30, 1934, in Devine, TX. Ofilia married Dan, the love of her life, on December 6, 1950 in O’Donnell, TX. They built their family of 7 children on love, hard work, and faith. Ofilia was there for her children, their spouses and many of their...

Nancy Ellen Nelson, 80, of Roscoe passed away peacefully Thursday, February 25, 2021 surrounded by her family. Born April 15, 1940 in Rockford, the daughter of Harley and Mildred (Strom) Rothwell. A former member of the Kishwaukee Cemetery Board serving as secretary. Nancy was an award-winning published poet. She also enjoyed many breakfasts at Stockholm Inn with her Friday Breakfast Club. She was a devoted caregiver to her son Bo and was a living example of unconditional love. Nancy was a...

Arthur B. Camelin, Jr., 73, of Rockford, passed away on Monday, April 12, 2021. A complete obituary will appear soon. No services are planned at this time.      

Dianna S. Simon, 76, of Belvidere, passed away April 11, 2021 surrounded by her family. She was born on April 1, 1945 in Platteville, Wisconsin to Elmer and Anna (Holtz) Schult. Dianna was a member of the First Presbyterian Church in Belvidere and was a Deacon for almost three years. She enjoyed traveling with her two daughters and granddaughter, as well as traveling to all her granddaughters dance competitions to support her. She also enjoyed bike rides, long walks and spending time with...

William "Bill" L. Johnson, 71, of Rockford, passed away peacefully at home with his wife by his side Sunday, April 11, 2021. He was born January 13, 1950 in Rockford to Leonard and Marcella (Papich) Johnson. Bill had a passion for cars, especially his Corvette. He enjoyed yardwork, gardening and going to "the boat". Bill loved spending time with his family. He enjoyed the family vacations to Balsam Lake, game nights and attending his grandkids...

Virginia R. Michaelson, 89, of Rockford passed away on Sunday, April 11, 2021.  Born October 30, 1931 in West Allis, Wisconsin to William C. and Grace Burkart.  Married Kenneth W. Michaelson June 3, 1950 in Crystal Falls, Michigan.  Employed as an aide at Lincoln Junior High School in Rockford.  Virginia was a member at Peace Evangelical Lutheran Church where she was a member of the Guardian Angels. Survivors include children, Kenneth C. (Kathy) Michaelson, Robin (Alan)...

Diane Kapela Nowicki, 68 of Roscoe, IL passed away on April 9, 2021. She was born in Chicago, IL to Raymond and Lorraine Kapela, the second of seven children. She went on to earn a Master’s Degree in Biology at the University of Illinois, Champaign, IL. She moved to Rockford to work for the University of Illinois Medical School as an Electron Microscopist for 31 years before retiring. In retirement she became an avid gardener, baker, rosary maker and church volunteer. Diane was devoted...

Linda Louise Ongena, 74, of Rockford, passed away Wednesday, April 7, 2021. She was born on March 27, 1947 in Rockford to Dr. R. Gregory and Mary Lou (Schroeder) Green. Linda was a working wife who put her husband through dental school. She was a massage therapist in the Rockford area for 35 years. Linda was artistic and had a passion for art. She was also an animal lover.  Survivors include her son, James G. Ongena (Rachelle Sorg) and sister, Judge Mary Linn Green...

Dawn D. McDonald, 56, of Machesney Park, IL our beautiful, strong, positive daughter, mom and grandma passed away March 25, 2021.  A graduate from Guilford High School and went on to become a Certified Nursing Assistant. Employed by the RPS for 33 years as a bus driver. Survivors include parents, Jim and Kimi Propp; children, Allan Mazeika, Alissa Synowiec; grandchildren, Hayden, Rilee and Kaeson Synowiec; brother, Jeff (Jody) Propp; nephew, Jeffrey Swanson; many aunts, uncles and...

Michael "Mike" Lee Roy Willard, 76, of Machesney Park, passed away Tuesday, April 6, 2021. He was born on July 28, 1944 in West Plains, Missouri to Lee Roy and Thelma (Judd) Willard. Mike graduated from Harlem High School and went on to graduate from Rockford College. He married Joyce Bernadette Armanetti on March 22, 1967. Mike worked in Human Resources and was the Vice President at Rockford Powertrain. He also worked at J.L. Clark and various other...