Obituaries in Rockford, IL

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 Terry Francis Kast age 84 of Rockford passed away peacefully at home Thursday November 13 2025. Born in Rockford on August 24 1941 to Hayman Helen Kast Barton. A proud Veteran of the US Navy he will remain forever in our hearts. Celebration of Life Memorial with Military Honors to be held...

ROCKFORD Jeffery Lee Peppers age 62 passed away peacefully on Thursday November 6 2025 with family by his side. He was born in Rockford on June 11 1963 to J.C. and Phyllis Matthews Peppers. Jeff was hardworking funloving and always thinking of others. He found joy in searching for the perfect gift ...

WINNEBAGO IL Irene Mae Helton Chamberlain age 74 of Winnebago IL passed away peacefully at home surrounded by family Thursday September 25 2025. Born in Rockford IL on October 21 1950 to Samuel Katherine Chamberlain Webster. She married George W. Helton on October 11 1969 in Rockford. Irene was th...

Jorge Hernandez Rivera 66 of Rockford passed away on Thursday January 29 2026 at Javon BeaMercy Hospital. He was born on January 21 1962 to Manuel and Carmen Rivera Hernandez. Jorge was united in marriage to Irene Rosas on August 8 1992. He was a loving husband a devoted brother and a cherished uncl...

Fredie Delaine Derrington 72 of Winnebago Illinois passed away on Monday January 26 2026 at Generations surrounded by his loving family. Born on August 12 1953 in Rockford he was the son of Fred R. and Alaray L. Dunn Derrington. Fred graduated from Jefferson High School with the Class of 1971 and in...

Debra Lou Wadsworth age 71 of Rockford passed away on Friday January 30th at OSF St. Anthony Hospital. She was born on May 12 1954 in Dixon Illinois to Lloyd and Yvonne Smith Doeden. Debra graduated from Polo High School Class of 1972 and later married Tony Wadsworth on May 6 1978. A passionate gard...

We are deeply saddened to announce the passing of Anthony George Tzemopoulos on January 10 2026 at the age of 41. Born on May 11 1984 to George and Martha Anestopoulos Tzemopoulos. Anthony was a devoted husband father son and brother leaving behind a legacy of love and cherished memories. He is surv...

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...

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...

Benjamin Ben Polk of Rockford departed this earthly life January 20 2026. He was born February 17 1935 in Hickory Valley Tennessee the son of Willie Polk Sr. and Esther Polk. Ben lived in Rockford since 1950 coming from Bolivar Tennessee. He married the former Joyce Gay June 30 1990 . Ben was employ...

Deborah Ann Blanton of Rockford departed this earthly life January 16 2026. She was born August 15 1961 in Chicago IL the daughter of Mary Hannah. Deborah lived in Rockford since 1970 coming from Chicago IL. She married Jesse Blanton he preceded her in death. Deborah was employed as a Seamstress by ...