Rockford East High School Illinois Alumni Obituaries

June Peterson 88 of Rockford passed away peacefully at home attended by family on Friday January 23 2026. She was born on May 31 1937 in Bridgeport CT. June married James B. Peterson in 1957 and was widowed after 48 years of marriage. June was a 1955 graduate of East High School and completed studie...

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...

Thomas Lyman Walsh 84 passed away peacefully surrounded by his loving family on Saturday January 24 2026. Born in Providence in 1941 Tom was most recently a resident of Warwick and grew up on Seaview Avenue in Edgewood. He attended Cranston High School East and later joined The United States Marine ...

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...

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...

Robert Earl Fletcher departed this earthly life on January 1 2026. He was born on October 10 1972 to Carl and Leeoniar Fletcher in Rockford Illinois. Robert spent his childhood in Orton Keys and attended Rock River Elementary School where he formed many lifelong friendships that remained dear to him...

Kenneth L. Cameron, 89, of Aurora, passed away on December 7, 2025.  He was born on May 17, 1936, in Rockford, IL.Ken was preceded in death by his parents, his daughter, Cathy Cameron; his brother, Steve; and his brother-in-law, Steve Fike. Ken is survived by his loving wife, Pen...