All Obituaries

Oscar Lee Presley, Jr., 76, of Roscoe, passed away peacefully at home on Tuesday, November 13, 2018.  Born on June 25, 1942 to Oscar and Margaret (Husky) Presley in St. Louis, Missouri and raised in Batesville, Arkansas.  In 1961 he moved north.  He opened Oscar's Barber Shop in 1966 and also joined the Harlem-Roscoe Fire Department, where he served for 42 years, 25 years as Chief.  He was the first volunteer paramedic in Winnebago County, helped get the rescue trucks...

Dawn Shultz-Douglas, 54, of Loves Park, was born on May 29, 1964 in Bainbridge, MD, to Edward Shultz, III and Elaine Hunt.  She passed away November 9, 2018 in Rockford, IL.  Dawn loved to do crosswords and needlepoint and was an avid reader. Dawn is survived by her mother, Elaine Hunt; son, Devon (Ashley) Worldgrave; daughters, Tabitha (Aaron Lazarin) Douglas, Jocelyn (Weylin) Bowman, Aleatra Douglas; grandchildren, Haylee, Reylynn and Corbin Lazarin, Tatum...

Craig S. Mabrey, 63, of Rockford died unexpectedly Friday, November 9, 2018. Born October 6, 1955 in Rockford to Francis Mabrey and Diane Malley. Married Bonnie Lundstrom April 7, 1979 in Rockford. Craig was a NASCAR fan for years and loved going to the casino. Survivors include wife, Bonnie Mabrey; mother, Diane Sandall; brothers, Tom, Richard (Joellen), Bill, Paul (Carol), Jim; sister, Diane (Kevin); father-in-law, Roy Lundstrom; uncle, Pete Lundstrom; and a host of nieces and...

Melvin Emil Zeller, 73, of South Beloit, passed away at UW Health University Hospital in Madison, WI on November 4, 2018. He was born at St. Anthony's Hospital in Rockford on August 11, 1945 to Emil Henry and Helen Louise (Schlittler) Zeller, the second of three children. While in high school, Mel earned the rank of Eagle Scout. Mel graduated from Auburn High School, Rockford, in 1963, and married Cheryl Jean Hackshaw on June 11, 1966. Mel and Cheryl had a wonderful 42 year marriage and...

Madelyn T. Lobbins, 89, of Rockford passed away Tuesday, October 30, 2018. Born March 18, 1929 in Evanston to William and Phyllis (Hoyt) Tarrant. Married Herbert Lobbins December 16, 1972 in Rockton. Member of Peace Evangelical Lutheran, Loves Park. Madelyn enjoyed reading, shopping, gardening and playing bridge. She had a special love for dogs and horses. Most of all, she enjoyed spending time with her family. Survivors include children, Charles “Chip” (Jan) Emig, Laurell...

Romaine Lee Castor, Jr., 64, of Machesney Park passed away Tuesday, October 30, 2018. Born September 17, 1954 in Rockford. Married Linda Fletcher March 3, 1973 in Rockford. Employed as a Production Supervisor for Zenith Cutter for 23 years. Romaine was a die-hard Chicago Bears fan, loved football, movies, scuba diving and fishing. Survivors include wife, Linda Castor; children, Michelle (Matthew) Wallace, Benjamin (Victoria) Castor; grandchildren, Emma, Katey, Matalin Wallace, Abigail,...

Larry E. Luthe, 73, of Rockford, passed away Monday, October 29, 2018. He was born on February 11, 1945 to Eugene and Genevieve (Anderson) Luthe. Larry was raised in Boys Town, Nebraska with his brother. Larry was a veteran of the United States Army. He had an amazing work ethic and worked as a machinist for the majority of his life. Larry was a kind non-judgmental person who committed his life to caring for his wife, Sharon, and appreciated the little things. Larry and Sharon lived in...

Marjorie J. Williamson, 88, of Rockford, passed away Saturday, October 27, 2018. 

James "Jim" Allen Olson, 49, of Roscoe, Illinois, passed away on Thursday, October 25, 2018.  He was born to Gerald and Jean (Wiemuth) Olson of Rockford, Illinois on August 25, 1969.  Jim was a veteran of the US Army, and served during Desert Storm.  Contracted by Aerotek, he was employed by Chrysler for 15 years.  Jim was a longtime member of Rockford and Roscoe VFW’s, the Navy Club, and the American Legion of...

Bud C. Schroeder, 90, of Roscoe, passed away Wednesday, October 24, 2018. He was born on May 23, 1928 in Kendall, Wisconsin to Charles and Emma (Doms) Schroeder. Bud spent 23 years in the United States Navy working in the Pentagon and working directly with the Secretary of the Navy, John H. Chafee. He survived the great USS Forrestal Fire in 1967. Bud then spent many years as the Director of Northern Center for Developmental Disabled.  Survivors include his sons, Robert Schroeder and...