Obituaries in Rockford, IL

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 ...

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 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 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 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 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 ...

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 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 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 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 ...

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...

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...