Obituaries in Rockford, IL

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...

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...

Audrey Theresa Reese passed away peacefully on January 4th 2026. Born March 15th 1929 to Henry and Cecile Groleau Ross in Rapid River Michigan. Married John C. Reese in Rockford Illinois July 2nd 1951. Predeceased her on March 9th 1997. Longtime member of St. Edwards Catholic Church now a member ofS...

Joseph William Shepherd of Rockford departed this earthly life January 11 2026. He was born January 4 1935 in Franklin North Carolina the son of Will and Icey Shepherd. Joseph lived in Rockford since 1956 coming from Franklin NC. He married the former DeArmond Turner April 19 1958. Joseph was employ...

William Charles Thomas was born on December 11 1949 in Meridian Mississippi to the late Leo and Mary Thomas. He was raised there until he decided to leave home in search of opportunity. He worked as a farmhand and later traveled for seasonal work picking fruits and vegetables from Georgia to New Yor...

Perry DuPra Pree Brown of Rockford departed this earthly life January 6 2026. He was born December 22 1970 in Rockford the son of Perry and Diane Brown. Perry was employed as a machine operator by Combined Metals Company 11 years. He loved to grill play video games lifting weights dancing singing en...

ROCKFORD Steven Marshall Steve Ellison age 81 of Rockford and formerly of Freeport IL passed away peacefully in his home surrounded by family on Friday September 19 2025. Born March 10 1944 in Rockford son of Marshall K. and Doris M. Ellison Finley. Steve was a graduate of Rockford University where ...

Carstella Miller Rockford Illinois IL Winnebago

The obituary for the beloved Mother Earnie McGee is currently pending and will be announced at a later time. At the blessed age of 99 she answered the call of her Heavenly Father and peacefully transitioned from labor to reward. A faithful soldier of God she walked her journey with grace strength an...

John Murrary Rockford Illinois IL Winnebago

ROCKFORD James Phillip Arco age 58 of Rockford Illinois passed away on Tuesday September 9 2025. Jim was born on October 31 1966 in Rockford Illinois to Angelo and Catherine Arco. He grew up in Rockford attending Jefferson High School graduating Class of 1984 where he played football and baseball. ...