All Obituaries

Heather Jean Christensen, 37, of Rockford passed away Tuesday, August 20, 2019. Arrangements are pending. 

Jack R. Houghtby, 77, of Rockford, passed away Sunday, August 11, 2019. He was born on June 28, 1942 in Sandwich, Illinois to Maruice and Barbara (George) Houghtby.  No service to be held at this time. 

Steven Jon Rotello, 57, of Rockford passed away Saturday, August 8, 2019. Born July 12, 1962 in Rockford to Victor J. and Evelyn (Myers) Rotello, I. A veteran of the US Army during peacetime. Employed by Antel and Ingersoll. Survivors include daughter, Heather Lawnduski; 3 grandchildren; step-daughter, Ashley Dickerson; 2 step-grandchildren; girlfriend, Denise Larry; brothers, Victor Rotello, II, Andrew “Jim” (Michele) Rotello, Mike (Barb Sinclair) Rotello; 4 nephews; and 7...

Michelle Marie Palmer, 36, of Rockford, passed away Sunday, July 28, 2019. She was born on October 23, 1982 in Rockford to Dennis Palmer and Chris Bowers. Michelle received her MMA degree and was a dental assistant. Most recently, Michelle's career was in accounting at RJ Bowers Distributors. She was a member of the Alabet Temple No. 31 Daughters of the Nile. Michelle loved her sons, Kaden and Kyson, and enjoyed spending her time with them.  Survivors include her sons, Kaden...

Clifford L. Aldrich, Jr., 67, departed this beautiful world on July 27, 2019 into that glorious dimension called Eternity with God.  Born January 9, 1952, in Kansas City, MO. Clifford was employed at Salvajor Company for the last fifteen years of his working life, retiring in 2015 after more than 15 years of service.  He loved retirement and taking care of his wife, and especially looked forward to his Saturdays morning movies with her. He...

Clarence L. Nance, 83, of Belvidere, passed away Wednesday, July 10, 2019 in his home surrounded by his loving family, just two days before he was to celebrate 55 years with the love of his life, Sallie (Novak) Spears. Clarence was born on December 4, 1935 in Makanda, IL, son of James and Mable Nance.  On July 12, 1964 Clarence married Sallie in Rockford, Illinois. In 1969 they moved to Belvidere. He worked at the Chrysler plant for 15 years after which he ran his own auto body...

Rodney Alan Schwandt, 72, of Rockford passed away June 30, 2019. Born September 8, 1946 in Bloomington, IL to Albert and Chloe (Richardson) Schwandt. A veteran of the US Air Force. Married Brigitte Gebhardt June 7, 1969 in Hof, Germany. Retired from Chrysler. Rodney enjoyed woodworking, hunting and fishing. Survivors include Brigitte Schwandt; sons, Dan (Coni) Schwandt, Alan (Monica) Schwandt; grandsons, Shea, Terrance; sister, Carole (Efrain) Santiago; niece, Allegra Santiago; nephews,...

La Mont Edward Spinker, 78, of Rockford, loving husband, father, grandfather and friend, better known as Monte, was called by our Lord and Savior June 3, 2019. He passed surrounded by the love of his family after a long battle with pulmonary fibrosis. Born January 3, 1941 in West Dundee, IL, the son of Frank and Anna Marie Spinker. He was a baptized child of God. He graduated from Dundee Community High School in 1959. After high school, he worked at Kinney Shoes, leaving there to work for...

Susan LaVonne Wilson, 32, of Rockford, loving mother, daughter, sister, niece and cousin, passed away Friday, May 31, 2019. Private family services are to be held.

Norma Stang Linderoth, 91, A WOMAN OF STRENGTH, COMPASSION AND CHARITY. Norma, of Rockton, passed away May 27, 2019, in her home.  Born June 12, 1927 in Rockford to Ted and Kristian Stang. Married to her soulmate Leon R Linderoth on September 16, 1949. A Registered Nurse who worked in hospitals, Dr. Offices, and Mental Health Facilities. A Member of Turning Point Church, Daughters of the Nile, Shrine Widows, several Red Hats, Bridge Clubs, and many former organizations in service to...