All Obituaries

Richard G. Kenders, 85, of Rockford, formerly of New Jersey, passed away on Saturday, December 29, 2018.  He was a veteran of the Korean War. He is survived by his wife, Joanne and other family members. A Memorial Service is planned at a future date in First Baptist Church, 5304 Charles Street, Rockford, IL 61108.

Scott Overby, 55, of Janesville, Wisconsin, died on December 27, 2018, from injuries sustained in an automobile accident.  Cremation rites have been accorded.

Rodney F Hess, 61, of Rockford, passed away Monday, November 26, 2018. after a lengthy illness. He was born in Rockford on March 15, 1957, to Harold and Joan Hess. Survived by David Hess (Connie), Laurene D'Alessandro (Nick), Cary Hess (Mary), Debra Hopkins (Bob) and Joel Hess; several nieces and nephews. Predeceased by parents; brother, Kevin Hess; sisters, Dana Minor and Valarie Hess. A Celebration of Life, will be held at the Elida Club, Rockford, Illinois...

Tresa D. Smith, 53, of Rockford passed away Thursday, November 1, 2018. Cremation rites to be accorded.

Allan K. Easton, 88, of Rockford, passed away peacefully surrounded by his family on Tuesday, October 30, 2018. He was born on August 27, 1930 in Rockford to Kenneth and Evelyn (Carlson) Easton. He married Deborah Stults in November of 1984. Allan was a Major in the U.S. Army. He was a Winnebago County Board Member, a Precinct Committeemen and a Shriner Member. His favorite job was working with Sheriff Don Gasparini at the Winnebago County Sheriffs Department. Allan was well known...

Doris J. Evans, 88, of Machesney Park, has gone to be with the Lord and the love of her life, Albert on Tuesday, October 2, 2018. She was born on December 17, 1929. Doris loved to go out to eat with family and vacationing at her home in Sweetwater, Tennessee. She also loved taking care of her puppy, Precious.  Survivors include her sons, Richard (Judy) Evans and Thomas (Mary Frew) Evans; daughters, Sherry (Doug) Peterson and Cindy Evans; 11 grandchildren and numerous...

Allen E. Vrchoticky, 68, of Rockford passed away on Tuesday, September 25, 2018.  Born in Iowa City, Iowa on April 16, 1950. Cremation rites were accorded.

Brian J. Choppi, 59, of Rockford, passed away on Saturday, August 4, 2018.  Brian enjoyed going to Rockford festivals.  Survived by his wife, Tracy; daughter, Brittany and her husband, Tyler; brother, Carl; nephew, Carl; niece, Ivy.  Cremations rites have been accorded.

Rhonda Lee Mielke, 63, of Belvidere, passed away Wednesday, June 20, 2018. She was born on February 9, 2018 in Rockford, Illinois to Fredrick and Barbara (Simpson) Baker. She married Louis Mielke on August 18, 1973 in Marengo, Illinois. Rhonda was an avid reader. She enjoyed singing in her church choir and spending time with her grandchildren.  Survivors include her husband, Louis; children, Jason Mielke, Justin Mielke, Amanda Wrobel and Brian Mielke; 10 grandchildren; sister,...

Charles John Hickok, 66, of Belvidere passed away Wednesday, June 13, 2018. Born March 18, 1952 in Wisconsin to John and Irene Hickok. Survivors include children, Michael St Denis, Jessica Devlieger, Destiny (Travis) St Clair; and grandchildren, Dylan Devlieger, Bailey Devlieger, Grayson Devlieger, and Elexa St Clair. Predeceased by parents; and two sisters. No services are planned at this time.