The Obituary Section

Corey Kidd

, Illinois

May 4, 1981

Corey Lamont Kidd of Rockton IL departed this earthly life on March 29 2026. He was born on May 5 1981 in Rockford the son of Anthony and Sheron Kidd. Corey married the former AprilMae Creighton on November 21 2010. He was employed as a 7th and 8thgrade basketball coach at Stephen Mack Middle School in Rockton Illinois. He also worked as an inventory control specialist for Quest Global. Corey coached for the Chitown Bulldogs and at many other programs specializing in basketball and football. He graduated from East High School Class of 1999 and later earned his Associates degree while in San Diego California. Corey leaves to cherish many loving memories his wife AprilMae Kidd two sons Corey Kidd Jr. and Cameron Kidd his mother Sheron Martin Geeters three brothers twin brother Collen Kidd Christian Amber Kidd and Bryan Jackson his motherinlaw Phylliss Lis his maternal grandmother Lavon Primm…

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Charles Thomas

, Illinois

Charles Edward Chuck Thomas of Rockford departed this earthly life March 27 2026. He was born August 30 1962 in Memphis TN the son of Ernest and Josie Thomas. Charles lived most of his life in Rockford coming from Memphis. He was employed as a Supervisor at Cherry Valley Tool. He graduated from Jefferson High School. Charles leaves to cherish many loving memories his son Lee Washington companion of many years Mary Wilson nieces Monique Rico Rayford and Natassia Fair and nephew Oscar Chibrea Lockridge honorary brothers Ernest Braggs Demetrius Goode Jurand Powell Don Ferguson Keith Armstrong Kenny Bass Ray Scott and Lorenzo Thompson a host of other relatives and friends. He was predeceased by his parents brothers Oscar Artis and Anthony Lockridge and Dewain Thomas. Service will be held 1100 a.m. Friday April 10 2026 at Kingdom Authority 518 N. Court Street. Burial in Sunset Memorial Gardens. Visitation 1000…

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Steven Jones Jr.

, Illinois

February 17, 1989

Steven Laverne Big Steve Jones Jr. of Rockford departed this earthly life March 28 2026. He was born February 18 1989 in Rockford the son of Ursula Howard and Steven Jones Sr. He was employed as a cook by Kentucky Fried Chicken on 173 in Machesney Park. Steven attended Auburn High School. Steven leaves to cherish many loving memories his son Kason Jones mother Ursula Howard two sisters Nikeya Jones and Teeasha Jones step sister Yasmin Joshua Patterson two brothers Emmanuel Adrianna Jones and Zackery Jones a host of other relatives and friends. He was predeceased by father Steven Jones Sr. Service will be held 300 p.m. Saturday April 11 2026 at Carl E. Ponds Funeral Home Inc. 200 N. Johnston Ave. Visitation 100 p.m. until the time of service.

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