All Obituaries

Guilebaldo “Joe” Mendoza, 72 of Freeport, IL passed away Tuesday, August 9, 2022 surrounded by the love of his family. He was born July 7, 1950 in Magdalena de Araceo, Valle De Santiago, Gto. Mexico, the son of Sireno and Maria (Morales) Mendoza. Joe came to the United States when he was 17 years old and he married the love of his life Gloria and they celebrated 52 years of marriage together.  Joe worked as a machinist for 30 years at Sundstrand...

ENGLISH OBITUARY Percy Giovanni Bolaños, 46, of Rockford passed away August 8, 2022. He was born on November 16, 1975 in Guatemala. Known as "Gio" an angel with a pure heart, full of love and kindness, an example of humility and friendship.  Always with perseverance, loyalty and courage to face every situation in life, he never gave up even when life's circumstances were difficult. It is his example and his legacy that he leaves us to follow. His wife,...

Sheri L. Krizek, 66, of Roscoe, passed away peacefully in her home August 7, 2022 after 9 days of hospice care.  She was born in Norwalk, Connecticut April 1, 1956, graduated from Barrington High School, and attended Northern IL University.  She married Tony Krizek on July 28, 1979 forty-three years ago. She worked many different types of jobs during her life but was mostly interested in art such as painting, stained glass, jewelry design, and card making.  She enjoyed skiing,...

Sabra Jean Hennelly of Rockford, IL passed away Saturday, August 6, 2022 surrounded by the love of her family.   She was born March 30, 1954 in Rockford, IL, the daughter of Henry and Susie “Fern” (Schultz) Pickney. Sabra married the love of her life, Mike Hennelly, in 2003 on the “hilltop” at their home in Kentucky where they made the best memories together.   Sabra graduated from Jefferson High School in 1972. After graduating, she spent most...

Barton L. Wahlmark, 81, died at Mercyhealth Hospital on Friday, August 5, 2022.  After growing up in Rockford, he lived in Schaumburg, IL for the last several years, recently living at Wesley Willows for the past 8 months.  Bart was the son of Harold and Myrtle Wahlmark.  He graduated from East High School, Rockford and Drake University and served in the U.S. Army.  All of his working years were at IBM Corporation in sales support. He is survived by his two...

Maria Cortez passed away on Friday, August 5, 2022. Mass of Christian Burial will be at 4:00pm on Tuesday, August 9, 2022 in St. Edwards Catholic Church, 3004 - 11th St., Rockford, IL 61109.  A Visitation will be held from 4:00 to 8:00pm on Monday evening, August 8, in Honquest Family Funeral Home with Crematory-Mulford Chapel, 4311 N. Mulford Road, Loves Park, IL 61111.    

Lydia Overton, 75, went to be with the Lord on August 4, 2022, surrounded by her family. Born October 11, 1946, in Oneida, Tn, daughter to Odis and Hattie Pearl Phillips. She lived in Rockford for 55 years, married Charles Overton on July 13, 1963. Survived by daughters, Tammy (Everett Clay), Tonia (Bruce Riley), Tina (Jeff Poff), and Jessica Kirkland; sisters, Nora Ellis, Wanda (Big Bowling), Collie Potter; brother, Charles (Faye Phillips); grandchildren, Jennifer Hall (Chelsea), Bub...

Laura, a caring wife, mother, grandmother, sister and friend, left this world in peace on August 3rd, 2022 at the age of 65.   She was born in September, 1956 to Silvio and Janet in Chicago, IL. Laura lovingly married Bill in April of 1977, her partner in all of life’s adventures; the two celebrated 45 happy years of marriage this year. Laura was an encouraging, supportive, and always loving mother to her...

Denise Davini Abraham (Clancy), 71, of Rockford, IL, passed away peacefully at her home early morning Sunday, July 31, 2022 after a 6-week long battle with extreme depression and perfect storm of physical ailments that ravaged her following the sudden loss of her beloved husband of 30 years, Wally, just 7 months ago.  She was born January 17, 1951, to James Davini and Kathleen Tucker in Los Angeles. After graduating from Guilford High School, she began a...

Shannon Lynn Love, 47, of Rockford, passed away on Saturday, July 30, 2022. An obituary will appear here soon. No services are planned at this time.