Obituaries in Rockford, IL

Christopher Brown was born on October 15th 1971 in Chicago IL Cook County to the late Adolph and Gwendolyn Brown at the University of Chicago Medical Center. He was the youngest of seven children. Chris growing up on South side 84th and DanteStony Island of Chicago. For his early childhood education...

Pastor Kerry L. Newburn was born in 1952 in Arkadelphia Arkansas. He confessed his calling into the ministry in 1975 at First Baptist Church in Malvern Arkansas. From that moment forward he committed his life to the service of God and His people. Pastor Newburn proudly served his country as a vetera...

Dalia Tavian Vynnae Allen of Rockford departed this earthly life January 25 2026. She was born October 19 1997 in Rockford the daughter of Vadelia Brown and Dallas Allen. Dalia was a member of Liberty Baptist Church known for being the church choir cheerleader and a proud supporter of GMWA the Rockf...

Thomas Ray Zachery of Rockford departed this earthly life January 11 2026. He was born October 16 1947 in Prescott Arkansas the son of John and Ruby Zachery. Thomas lived in Rockford since 1966 coming from Prescott. He married the former Linda Mims August 21 1971 she preceded him in death. Thomas wa...

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 ...

ROCKFORD Daisy Mae Sturdivant age 68 of Rockford passed away peacefully Sunday January 18 2026. Born in Brownsville TN on May 31 1957 to Tommy Lee Fannie Bell Sturdivant Hooks. Beloved mother grandmother and dear friend she will remain forever in our hearts. Services are Private. Cremation rites a...

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 Roger Thomas Hoffman age 92 of Rockford passed away peacefully Sunday October 12 2025. Born in Monroe Center IL on September 28 1933 to Walter Minnie Hoffman Hackbert. He married Helen M. Miller August 15 1958. An avid Bluegrass Music enthusiast and adventurist Roger loved playing his gui...

ROCKFORD Kathie Marie Hammonds age 72 of Rockford passed away peacefully at home surrounded by family Sunday October 19 2025. Born in Rockford on May 13 1953 to Edgar Matthew Marie Frances Kelly Larosa. Kathie loved her family to the core she truly cherished spending time with her grandbabies spoi...

ROCKFORD Bettie M. Colley age 73 of Rockford and formerly of Chicago and Delkalb passed away peacefully Monday October 6 2025. Born in Rome MS on December 5 1951 to Tommy Bettie Calvin Ray. A proud activist and member of the Black Panther Party Bettie was a strong believer in education and an advo...

ROCKFORD Billie Ann Metcalf age 82 of Rockford passed away peacefully Friday December 12 2025. Born in Asheville NC on November 28 1943 to John Wesley Malissa Soesbee Webb. Always the sweetest kindest and goofiest soul Billie loved talking to anyone and everyone straight forward and to the point a...

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 ...