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Cynthia E. Skidmore of Loves Park Illinois passed away on August 18th 2026. She was born in San Diego California on September 25th 1955 to Ronald and Deloris Smith Swan. Cremation rites will be accorded. A celebration of Cynthias life will take place at a later date.
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Debra "Debby" Ann Myers 69 passed away on Friday August 14 2026 in Rockford Illinois. She was born on August 28 1956 in Rockford Illinois the daughter of Ivan and LaVonne Peterson. Debby graduated from Boylan High School in Rockford. She enjoyed knitting thrifting and socializing with friends and most of all spending quality time with her family and grandchildren. Debby was very active in Narcotics Anonymous and made a lasting impact on the many people she met supported and served throughout the years. Her gentle spirit wonderful sense of humor and generous heart will be cherished and remembered always. Debbys memory will live on in the hearts of her family friends and all whose lives she touched. She is survived by her daughter Jennifer Paul Richardson her son Joseph Downey her grandchildren Lila Aliyah and Xavier Richardson her sister Peggy Lewis her brother Earl Angela Peterson and several special…
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Tomasa Romn de 86 aos de Belvidere Illinois falleci el 5 de agosto de 2026 en su hogar rodeada del amor y la compaa de su querida familia. Habr una velacin el sbado 15 de agosto de 2026 de 200 p. m. hasta la hora del servicio a las 700 p. m.
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Roberta G. Celebron of Roscoe Illinois passed away on August 13th 2026. She was born in Rockford Illinois on December 2nd 1942 to Robert and Sybil Adams Housewert. Cremation rites will be accorded. A celebration of Robertas life will take place at a later date.
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George J. Parthenios 64 of Rockford Illinois passed away peacefully on Sunday August 9 2026 after a long illness. Born July 31 1962 in Belot Wisconsin to the late John and Katherine Parthenios. He grew up in Rockford. He worked at the Family Restaurant Business and at Hilanders. George loved his music especially Greek music and enjoyed going to the movies. Survivors include his sister Efstathia Andrew Maniates of Elmwood Park Illinois nephews Peter and John Maniates aunts uncles and many cousins here and in Greece. A funeral service will be held on Thursday August 13 2026 at Saints Constantine and Helen Greek Church 108 N. 5th St. Rockford Illinois 61107 with a visitation from 1000 a.m. to 1100 a.m. the service following.Interment will take place in Greenwood Cemetery in Rockford Illinois.
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Anita Jennifer Gayle McClenthen 87 of Belvidere left her earthly body behind to enter her new eternal heavenly body on Tuesday August 11 2026. Jennifer was born at home in Spartanburg S.C. on January 20 1939 to parents Robert C. and Sylvia E. Bowen Stafford. She grew up and went to school in Spartanburg and married Ed Wilkinson in 1955 in Illinois. They gave birth to her four children whom she mothered until she later married Jason McClenthen in 1971. She was a faithful wife for 55 years as they grew in the grace and knowledge of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. For 17 years they served as part of the ministry team at what was then called Rockford First Assembly and 10 years as resident Chaplains of the Christian Life Retirement Centers. For the last 10 years she and Jason have enjoyed retirement life fellowshipping with great friends…
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July 24, 1976
Samuel Joseph Fasula 50 passed away on Thursday August 6 2026 at 340 p.m. at UW Health University Hospital in Madison Wisconsin. He leaves behind a lifetime of memories laughter friendships and love that will remain forever in the hearts of those who knew and loved him. Sam was born on July 25 1976 at Swedish American Hospital in Rockford Illinois to Michael and Judy Fasula. He graduated from Harlem High School and proudly worked for many years alongside his dad and sister Heather at both Mike Fasula Concrete Construction Inc. and HMH Concrete Construction Inc. Sam loved spending time with his family and his many friends. He also loved spending time at Gigis Playhouse where he cherished his friends and the staff and always looked forward to Friday Friends nights. In his younger years Sam was involved in Special Olympics participating for many years in track bowling and baseball.…
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August 4, 2026
Homer R. Troy 85 of Loves Park Illinois went to be with the Lord on August 5 2026. He was born on September 27 1940 in Darlington Wisconsin to Raymond and Agnes Doering Troy. Homer married Karen Soper Troy and together they shared 54 wonderful years of marriage. Homer proudly served his country in the United States Army from 1963 to 1965 and was honorably discharged. Following his military service he began a career with Chrysler where he worked for more than 30 years before retiring on June 30 2001. In retirement Homer devoted 22 years to volunteering at Rockford Memorial Hospital where he generously gave his time to serve others. He was also an avid reader who found great enjoyment in books throughout his life. Homer is lovingly survived by his wife Karen Troy his children Kurt and Andrea Cutler and Dirk and Jessica Troy Schumann seven grandchildren and…
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Barbara Mona Bandow of Rockford Illinois passed away peacefully on August 7 2026. Shewas born in Delaware County Pennsylvania on July 3 1936 to Thomas Sr. and MargaretVenn Paul.Barbara graduated from Glenbrook High School in 1954. On September 25 of that same yearjust a few months after graduation she married the love of her life Thomas Bandow. In 1963 Barbara and Tom settled in Bartlett Illinois where they raised their four children.Barbara worked for Motorola in Schaumburg for 30 years as a parts clerk working with parts forphones and radios. She was a communityminded woman who along with her husband wasinvolved in numerous advocacy organizations and social clubs. In 2001 Barbara and Tom moved to Spring Hill Florida where they enjoyed their retirementyears. As a veteran Tom was active with the VFW and Barbara enjoyed being involvedalongside him. In 2021 Barbara returned to Rockford to be closer to her family…
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Thomas Peter Santopoalo of South Beloit passed away peacefully at home on August 5 2026. He was born in Chicago Illinois on August 9 1943 to Ralph and Carrie Vallone Santopoalo. Raised in a loving Italian Catholic family Tom learned early the importance of faith family hard work and cherishing the moments that bring people together. Tom attended local schools and graduated from Charles A. Prosser High School. While still in high school a blind date introduced him to Mary Tabor the woman who would become the love of his life. Tom and Mary were married at St. George Church in Chicago on January 6 1962. After graduation Tom built a career as an overtheroad truck driver. Upon retiring he became a districtwide painter for District 211 in Palatine Illinois. He was known for his strong work ethic reliability and dedication to doing things the right way. Family was at…
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Kathleen Kathy Sue Schubbe passed away Saturday August 1 2026 at OSF Saint Anthony Hospital in Rockford IL after losing her battle with cancer surrounded by her children grandson and other loving family members. She was born on July 20 1962 in Elgin IL and raised in South Elgin IL. She worked as a school photographer for many years before retiring. In her later years she spent time living in Wichita KS and Westerlo NY before settling down in Rockford IL in her final years. She is preceded in death by her father Ronald L. Schubbe Sr. 2003 and mother Diane M. Cleary Schubbe 2014. Survived by her son Tyler Haws of Rockford IL daughter Veronica Gunnar Holmgren Schubbe grandson Oliver Holmgren of Wichita KS sisters Debbie Dave Larson of Wichita KS Pam Ed Yakel of Westerlo NY Laurie Dannenberg of DeKalb IL brother Ron Bill Wolter Schubbe Jr. of…
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