Rockford East High School Illinois Alumni Obituaries

Jason D. Carter, son of the late Paul E. Carter and Margaret Swanson Carter, was born on May 19, 1959, in Rockford, Illinois and departed this life on January 17, 2026, at the Poplar Bluff Regional Medical Center in Poplar Bluff, Missouri at the age of 66.Jason had worked as a forklift operator for ...

Sandra "Sandy" Jean Ingrid Gryder, 86, of Adrian, Missouri, formerly of Rockford, Illinois, passed away peacefully surrounded by her loving family on Monday, January 19, 2026, a...

He was born on October 5 1942 in Milaca Minnesota the son of William and Edith nee Berglund Holmer. He grew up and attended school in Milaca MN and graduated in 1960 from Milaca High School. He moved to Rockford Illinois and met his future wife he was united in marriage to Marilyn Rae Cox on August ...

Claire Lavern Kurschner 87 of Prairie Farm and most recently a resident of Almena passed away on December 29 2025 surrounded by family. He was born on March 13 1938 to Harold and Clara Kurschner. He grew up in Prairie Farm where he was baptized at St. Pauls Lutheran Church and later became a member ...

Funeral Services for Mrs. Mamie R. Smith of Anniston will be Sunday August 27 2023 at 200 p.m. at New Hope Baptist Church in Hobson City with Reverend Dennis Mckinney Eulogist. Burial will follow at Forestlawn Gardens in Anniston AL. Visitation will be Saturday August 26 2023 from 100 to 500 p.m. at...

Martha Frances Werner was born onMarch 8 1942 to Leonard and Grace Johnson Nyman in Rockford Illinois. She attended Rockford East High School graduating in 1960 and the Swedish American Hospital School of Nursing of Rockford graduating in 1963. OnJune 4 1966 Martha was united in marriage to John Wer...

Lawrence "Larry" Jerome Ellefson 85 of Millport Alabama passed away peacefully on Sunday September 28 2025 at his home surrounded by his family and loved ones. Born in Rockford Illinois in 1940 he was the third child of Glenn and Lucille Ellefson. Larry Loved life and had a remarkabe spirit he loved...

Mary Elizabeth Bannen Du Bois age 90 of Smyrna TN passed away peacefully just shy of January 23 2026 surrounded by her four children after a long and hardfought battle with Dementia and Idiopathic Pulmonary Fibrosis IPF. Born December 6 1935 in Rockford Illinois Mary was the daughter of the late How...

Mrs. Dorothy Scott90 of Huntingdon Tennessee passed away Monday December 15 2025 at Harmony Hill Assisted Living. Funeral services will be conducted in the Chapel of Chase Funeral Home on Friday December 19 2025 at 100 PM with Bro. Josh Parker officiating. Burial will follow in Bethlehem Cemetery. M...

Megan Christine Mayo ne Smith was born in Rockford Illinois on February 19 1984 and move to Texas with her family at a young age. She attended school in Plano Texas and graduated from the University of North Texas in 2005. She married her husband Steven Mayo on May 20 2006. She was a devoted mother ...

Edmond “Joe” Joseph Sutrick, born February 13, 1958, in Rockford, Illinois, to Edmond and Grace (Zarling) Sutrick, passed away unexpectedly on December 11, 2025, in Oconto Falls...

Glen Ronald Hunt born September 9 1939 in Rockford Illinois the oldest son of Glen and Mildred Hunt passed away peacefully at home surrounded by family on December 29 2025. Glen attended East High School and at the age of 18 began his career at Rockford Screw Products. He dedicated 44 years of faith...

Kevin Carter, born in 1962 in Rockford, Illinois, passed away peacefully on Sunday, January 4th, surrounded by the love of his family. Kevin approached life head-on and was know...

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Janice Snookie GraynedShutter of Rockford Illinois peacefully departed this earthly life on January 18 2026. She was born on July 26 1947 in Decatur Illinois the beloved daughter of John and Nehemiah Grayned. Janice moved to Rockford in 1961 and made it her home for over six decades. She dedicated m...

William Charles Thomas was born on December 11 1949 in Meridian Mississippi to the late Leo and Mary Thomas. He was raised there until he decided to leave home in search of opportunity. He worked as a farmhand and later traveled for seasonal work picking fruits and vegetables from Georgia to New Yor...

Audrey Theresa Reese passed away peacefully on January 4th 2026. Born March 15th 1929 to Henry and Cecile Groleau Ross in Rapid River Michigan. Married John C. Reese in Rockford Illinois July 2nd 1951. Predeceased her on March 9th 1997. Longtime member of St. Edwards Catholic Church now a member ofS...

Aracelio Nieves Cruz April 15 1956 January 19 2026. With deep sadness and sorrow we announce the passing of Mr. Aracelio Nieves Cruz Celin at the age of 69 on January 19 2026 at his home in Rockford Illinois. Born on April 15 1956 in Mayagez Puerto Rico he was the son of the late Flix Nieves and An...

Mr. Anthony J. Jeffreys 70 of Rockford passed away on Thursday January 1 2026 at home surrounded by his loving family. He was born on October 10 1955 in Rockford to Walter and Frances Smith Jeffreys. He was a graduate of East High School. On May 24 1974 he was joined in marriage to Rosemary Weir. Mr...

Our sweet Angel was born on July 25 2011 in Rockford Illinois. Izamary Ivette Rivera Padilla was the beloved child of Yazmin PadillaSanchez and Raul Rivera. She brought light and laughter to everyone she met. Izamary attended Jefferson High School and had a passion for music an adventurous spirit an...

ROCKFORD Sharon Lynn Snyder age 84 of Rockford passed away peacefully Sunday December 14 2025. Born in Rockford on June 12 1941 to James P. Grace A. Hoss Anderson. A true people person and friend to all Sharon loved people and always made time for a little chat. She was an active and devoted membe...

ROCKFORD James Phillip Arco age 58 of Rockford Illinois passed away on Tuesday September 9 2025. Jim was born on October 31 1966 in Rockford Illinois to Angelo and Catherine Arco. He grew up in Rockford attending Jefferson High School graduating Class of 1984 where he played football and baseball. ...

ROCKFORD Steven Michael Lee age 63 passed away on January 4 2026 in Rockford Illinois. He was born on December 18 1962 in Omaha Nebraska and lived a life defined by intellect humor and deep compassion for others. Steve was a proud graduate of Doane University and Notre Dame Law School achievements ...

Thomas Tom also known as Johnny Fredrick Fanis was born on July 2 1941 in Dante Virginia to Nick and Gladys Puckett Fanis. He passed away peacefully on November 5 2025 in Belvidere Illinois. Tom grew up in Lebanon Virginia surrounded by his many siblings. In 1959 he proudly enlisted in the United St...

ROCKFORD Dawn Carol Alms age 84 of Rockford passed away peacefully surrounded by family on Saturday January 17 2026. Born in Rockford on July 28 1941 to Walter Eleanore Williams Goldenbogan. In her younger years she served as Bat Girl for the Rockford Peaches. Hardworking and dedicated Dawn owned ...