Obituaries in Rockford, IL

Carl Marzette of Rockford departed this earthly life January 9 2026. He was born May 10 1967 in Chicago IL the son of Dorothy Duncan and Jimmy Cooper. Carl lived in Rockford over 50 years coming from Chicago IL. He was employed as a over the road truck driver by Schneider Trucking 10 years before be...

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...

It is with deep sorrow yet profound gratitude for a life welllived that we announce thepassing of Minister George H. Scott Jr. who transitioned on January 17 2026. Adevoted husband father grandfather and community leader Minister Scotts life was atestament to perseverance excellence and an unwaverin...

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 ...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

Michael Jerome Gunn age 66 passed away peacefully leaving behind a legacy of kindness joy and meaningful relationships with all who knew him. Michael was born on February 1 1959 in Alabama to the late Freddie Gunn and Margaret Gunn. As the eldest of his siblings he naturally took on a guiding and ca...

Lee Rodewald born on 3261953 passed away peacefully on 152026. He was the son of Gerald and Marlyne Rodewald. Lee graduated from Harlem High School in 1971 and furthered his education at Rock Valley College. He married Cheryl Rodewald on January 23 1998. A dedicated volunteer Lee served as a firefig...

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...