All Obituaries

Sharon “Ann” A. Criswell, 68, of Machesney Park passed away September 21, 2021 surrounded by her loving daughter and son-in-law. Born September 7, 1953 in Sallisaw, OK, the daughter of James and Margaret (McCombs) Criswell. Employed as a medical transcriptionist for various OSF St. Anthony locations until her retirement. Ann enjoyed drawing, painting, reading and playing board and card games with her family. She was an avid blood donor and advocate and supporter of...

Randy Darwin Clendening, 61, of South Beloit passed away September 20, 2021. Born May 17, 1960 in Rockford, the son of James Clendening and Augustine (Carey) Keltner. A graduate of Harlem High School Class of 1978. Married Cindy L. Marten on April 25, 1987 in Roscoe. Employed for 37 years by Mondelez until his semi-retirement. Randy enjoyed camping, fishing, bowling, and oldies music especially the Beatles. He was looking forward to starting up a food truck and enjoyed cooking. Randy was an...

Marvin Emerson Mannery went home to be with the Heavenly Father on Saturday, September 11, 2021. Marvin was born on August 19, 1955 in Rockford, IL to Michael “Mack” H. Jr. and Gloria (Howard) Mannery, Marvin was the eldest son of 2 brothers and 3 sisters. He attended schools in Rockford, IL. Marvin was a soft-spoken individual, funny, kind and a very humble man. Marvin was very well respected by those who he came in contact with. He was harmless and dedicated as a father,...

Michael “North” John Combs, peacefully passed away with family by his side on August 17, 2021.  Mike was born to Lester and Edna Combs on March 11, 1950 in San Diego, CA. Mike enjoyed his childhood immensely with his twin and five other brothers on their Belvidere family farm. Drafted at the age of 20. Serving honorably with the US Army as a Ranger in the 101st Airborne Division, Special Forces, in Vietnam. Never missing an opportunity to increase his income to benefit...

Kimberley Diane Combs, 51, born on June 16, 1970 in Rockford, IL, was a woman who made an impact on all she met. Born to Sharron and Charles Maynard, she was the youngest of four kids. Kim died at home on September 17, 2021, surrounded by her family. A faithful member of both New Life Pentecostal Church of Harvard and Firstborn Ministries, she will be missed by all who knew her. Kim has done everything from praise singing, teaching Sunday school and organizing trips to the nursing home to...

Shirley Ann Naqvi, 72, of Poplar Grove, IL passed away September 16, 2021. Born September 25, 1948 in Chicago, IL, the daughter of Edward and Edda Klima. Employed for over 20 years as a real estate agent in the Belvidere and Rockford areas. Shirley enjoyed shopping at Walmart and going to garage sales. She especially loved the ocean and spending time in Florida. Most of all, Shirley enjoyed spending time with her children and grandchildren that she loved with all her heart; her life...

Esta Hunt, 78, of Rockford, passed away Thursday, September 16, 2021. She was born on September 27, 1942 in Morehead, Kentucky to William and Florence Fultz. She enjoyed karaoke and playing various card games with family and friends. She also enjoyed watching and cheering on her favorite sports teams The Cubs and The Bears. Above all, she loved spending time with her family and friends.  Esta is survived by her spouse, Ron Hunt of Rockford; brothers, Lloyd (Brenda) Fultz...

Robert (Bob) E. Theden, 93, passed away peacefully at home in the early morning hours of Monday, September 13, 2021 in the care of his patient and loving wife of 72 years, Joan. Bob was born on September 9, 1928 to Eric and Rosalyn Tull Theden. He resided in Rockford and graduated from East High School in 1946. He married Joan Fredrickson Theden on June 16, 1949 and they raised their 4 children, instilling the worth of family, friends, honesty and love.   Bob was...

Linda Kay Mensching (nee Schopp), 77, of Loves Park, Illinois, went home to her Lord and Savior on Monday, September 13, 2021 with the skies blue and the sun shining brightly.  Linda was born in Chicago on August 15, 1944, starting a life that was in service to Christ and to others. She married the love of her life, Victor C. Mensching from Des Plaines, IL in 1964. She raised two sons, Mark and Brian, and adding Christopher, her nephew, to the family in 1977....

On September 12, 2021, Lodema Joy (Housman) Kittle, loving wife and mother of three boys, passed away peacefully in her sleep at the age of 87. Deenie was born in Hayes County, Nebraska on September 6, 1934 to Grace (Mosely) and James Housman. She had a wonderful childhood growing up on the family farm and enjoyed telling stories of her life on the farm and their struggles combined with the joy found in a close family.  One day, her brother Bert brought...