All Obituaries

Michael D. McWilliams, 68 of Rockford passed away on April 2, 2024, at OSF Saint Anthony Medical Center. Born on February 26, 1956, In Rockford Illinois, the son of Dorothy J McWilliams. Graduate of Belvidere High School Class of 1974. Following graduation, he went on to study at Rock Valley College and graduated in 1976. Michael Married Marla Davis on October 27, 1990. Michael worked for BVR Esterline Technologies and FedEx Freight for many years. Michael was an avid sports fan enjoying the...

Mark A Hellberg, son of Marlyn J Hellberg was born on August 8, 1962, in North Chicago where he was raised by his loving mother and Grandmother, Alice E Heath (preceded). Mark graduated from Amundsen High School at the age of 17, after graduation Mark established a life in Carpentersville, IL, where he graciously raised his 5 "beautiful flowers" (as he would call his daughters), whom he loved tremendously and couldn't be more proud of.   Mark is survived by his...

Loy Philip Dale, 72, of Rockford, Illinois, passed away on March 30, 2024. He was born on February 23, 1952, to Canaan and Adaline Dale. Loy was a hardworking father who enjoyed fishing and good food. He had a passion for movies and never saw one he didn't like. He will be deeply missed by all who knew him. He is survived by his two children: Jeremy and Amie Dale. Grandchildren: Samantha Bouillard, Nick Dale, Jessica Manning, Zack Manning, Cameron Manning. Great...

Sharon Block, 79, died Thursday, March 28, 2024, in Rockford, IL. She was born December 15, 1944, in Rockford to William and Burnel (Hamilton) Menzies.    Sharon graduated from East High School. After graduation, she attended cosmetology school which led to her owning her own salon. Sharon was a loving mother and grandmother. She spent many years traveling between Florida and Illinois to help care for and raise her grandchildren.    She is survived by her daughter, Amie...

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Lidia Parfiewich passed away peacefully on March 19, 2024.  She was born June 2, 1934, in Lubischchicy, Poland to her parents Simon and Melania Molosz. She immigrated to the United States from Germany in 1950 and two years later married Peter Parfiewich who preceded her in death in 2001. Until her health condition made it impossible, Lidia loved to cook and bake, kept an immaculate house, and was highly skilled with crochet hooks and sewing. She enjoyed gardening, bowling, fishing, and...

Marcial Alejandro Mendoza-Salcedo A Mass of Christian Burial will be Saturday, March 16th, 2024, time 11:00 a.m. at St. Bernedette's Roman Catholic Church. Friends may visit on Friday March 15th, 2025 at the Sundberg Funeral Home from 4:30 p.m. until 6:30 p.m.

Ricardo Covarrubias    Fue el mejor esposo y padre de 4  hermosos hijos.   Responsable desde que inició su Familia, en todas sus obligaciones.    Amoroso con su esposa y sus hijos.   Fue amable, bondadoso,  y respetuoso con su madre y sus hermanos.    Siempre transmitía alegría a los lugares donde llegaba, y dejaba una sonrisa con quienes platicaba.   Siempre distinguido ante todos para mí como...

Mary Jane Gorkow, 74, of Rockford, died on Wednesday, February 21, 2024, at UW Swedish American Health Hospital. She was born on October 4, 1949, in Guttenberg, Iowa, the 5th daughter of Edwin Frederick and Ladema Emma (Luther) Gorkow. She was a graduate of Auburn High School, Class of 1967. She was employed in the clerical department of the insurance industry. She is survived by: Gloria Ann (Bruce) Welch, Barbara Jean Gorkow, Lana Augusta (James) Fletcher, Judith Ann Gorkow,...

Gary Steven Alms, age 71, of Rockford passed away peacefully at his home on February 20th. Born February 7, 1953, Gary was the third of eight children born to Ed & Betsy. He was a 1971 graduate of Guildford High School. Gary started his working life as a fast-driving mechanic, spending much of his youth learning all about cars at his father & uncle’ shop. Later in life, he ended up leveraging his mechanical know-how and entrepreneurial spirit to open a shop of his own, Alms...