All Obituaries

Teresa Ann Swanson, 58, of Belvidere, passed away Thursday, August 13, 2020. Born November 29, 1961 in Rockford, the daughter of Dean and Marjorie (Knowles) Lindvall. Married Michael Swanson on November 21, 2011. Employed in medical records by Maple Crest Care Centre, Belvidere. Teresa enjoyed fishing, camping, going to the cabin, gardening, swimming, tanning and shopping especially at Kirkland’s and Hobby Lobby. Most of all, Teresa enjoyed spending time with her family. Survivors...

Carol Ann McKnight-Foster, 68, of Rockford passed away Tuesday, July 28, 2020 after a short battle with peritoneal mesothelioma. She was surrounded by her loving family. Born October 17, 1951 in Freeport, the daughter of John and Dorothy (Hepfer) Trevillian. She retired as a teacher from Loves Park and Machesney Park Elementary Schools. Married Edwin Foster April 11, 1992 in Rockford. Carol enjoyed singing, knitting, cooking, gardening, reading and traveling. She also enjoyed all types of...

Leah Kathryn Yates, 28, went to heaven to be with the Lord Monday afternoon, August 10, 2020 with her grandmother/guardian at her side after a short illness. Leah was born in Milwaukee, WI and shortly after moved to Rockford, IL. She joined Walter Lawson Children’s Home where she resided for 22 years making many friends among the staff and residents. She enjoyed the many outings to plays, shopping, concerts, county fairs, sporting events and especially enjoyed attending classes at...

Youlinda C. Pearce, 64, of Rockford, passed away August 7, 2020 after a courageous battle with cancer. Her heart was at peace as she passed to her heavenly home. She will be deeply missed by her family and friends. Born August 29, 1955 in Kennett, MO, the daughter of Lewis & Dean (Patterson) Williams. She enjoyed gardening, knitting and spending time with her family and beloved pets. She loved her daughter and grandchildren deeply and often spoke proudly of them. Her dog, Twix, was...

Marjorie Ann Rhodes, 80, of Rockford, lost her battle with cancer and was called to Heaven on Friday, August 7, 2020.  She passed away peacefully at home surrounded by her family.  She was born at home on November 4, 1939 in Rock Falls, Illinois to George and Sylvia (Giese) Day.  Marge married her high school sweetheart Lloyd Rhodes on August 28, 1960. They were married for 60 wonderful years. She worked in accounting at Sears, Woodward Governor Company and Rock...

Jane M. Hogan, 93, of Rockford, passed away on August 7, 2020 in Medina Nursing Center, Durand.  Jane was born in Rockford to John and Stephanie (Bacia) Gozdzialski on June 19, 1927. She graduated from Muldoon High School and Marquette University. She married Edwin C. Hogan on October 7, 1950 at St Stanislaus Church in Rockford.  She worked at Camp Grant, taught 2nd grade in Rockford, then devoted herself to her home and family.  She was a...

Joseph "Joe" L. Kramlik, 84, of Machesney Park, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, August 5, 2020 in Machesney Park, IL. He was born on March 6, 1936 in Budapest, Hungary, to Ferenc and Katalin Kramlik.  At the age of 20, Joe escaped from Hungary due to the Hungarian Revolution of 1956.  He ended up in a refugee camp in Austria where he was eventually transferred to England.  In 1974, Ingersoll Milling Machine moved Joe and his two sons to...

David Lee Combs, 81, of Roscoe, Illinois passed away on Wednesday, August 5, 2020 at Javon Bea Hospital in Rockford, Illinois. David was born in London Mills, Illinois on January 15, 1939.  He graduated from Spoon River Valley High School on May 28, 1957. He married Cloe Jean Gorsline on April 10th, 1960. He worked for Outboard Marine Corporation until retirement and in his free time, enjoyed boating, fishing, woodworking, and making jewelry.  David was a member of...

                 ALAN Y. HEISLER, 62, LOVING FATHER, GRANDFATHER AND BROTHER Alan Young Heisler, 62, passed away at his home on August 5, 2020. Alan was born on September 6, 1957 in Rockford, IL to Gerald and Virginia Heisler. Better known as Al, “Big Al,” or “Gus,” Al graduated Auburn High School in 1975. Al worked at Bill Doran’s floral company until he retired. Al’s motto in life was, “Live for...

Larry “Ace” Lee Culver, 78, of Belvidere, passed away peacefully Monday, May 18, 2020 at OSF Medical Center, Rockford, IL. Born February 7, 1942 to Orrin G. and Ronelva M. (Thompson) Culver in Kirkland, IL. Larry grew up in Belvidere, IL, a 1960 graduate of Belvidere High School. He proudly served in the USMC 1964-1970. Larry was also a member of Belvidere VFW and American Legion.  With over 48 years of employment, he began as a driver for Lorden Distributing, moved...