All Obituaries

Gabriel Edward Thornton, 27, of Chana, Illinois passed away on Tuesday, January 21, 2020 in Rockford. Gabriel was born on July 31, 1992 in our family’s farmhouse to Mary Hart and Michael Thornton, the youngest of seven children. Gabriel loved life and was widely known for his charm and charisma. He faced a lifetime of challenges with a buoyant optimism and laid back attitude. Gabriel was energetic, engaging and original. He loved to play guitar and he showed a generosity of spirit to...

Scott A. Stout, 54, of Rockford, passed away Sunday, January, 12, 2020. He was born on June 2, 1965 in Beloit, Wisconsin to Glen and Carol (Churchill) Stout. Scott enjoyed the outdoors, especially camping and landscaping. He had a passion for traveling and attending concerts. He also enjoyed decorating his home. Scott loved spending time with his kids and his friends, John Nelson, Randy Henderson, Steve Weber, Michael Forthman and Heather Roche.  Survivors include his children,...

Raul Monteagudo Garza, 69, of Belvidere passed away on Thursday, January 2, 2020. Born April 9, 1950 in Matamoros, Tamaulipas, Mexico to Vicente Monteagudo Urbina and Carolina Garza Trevino. Married Margarita Robles Avila on July 18, 1981. A member of the Community of Jehovah’s Witnesses. Raul loved cars and car rides. He was known for his quick wit, optimism, happiness and encouraging others to stand up for themselves. Raul had many friends both young and old. He also had a strong...

Justin R. Shadden, 38, of Janesville, WI, passed away on Thursday, January 2, 2020.  No services are planned and cremation rites have been accorded.

Craig B. Zies, 60, of Rockford, passed away Tuesday, December 24, 2019. He was born on August 27, 1959 to Melvin and Ruth (Pogue) Zies. Craig had a passion for art. He also enjoyed music, sports and Nascar die cast cars. He was proud of his Indian heritage. Craig was fond of cooking and baking.  Survivors include his daughters, Alexandra (Mark) Maggio and Lauren (Daniel) Miller; grandchildren, Blake and Jaxson Maggio and Kyla Miller; siblings, Ritchie (Teri) Zies, Diane (Robert)...

Sheryl “Sherri” Lynn Catterall, 72, of Loves Park passed away December 21, 2019. Born June 5, 1947 in Wisconsin to Arthur Goff and Elaine Meyer. Married Wilfred Allen Catterall on May 5, 1973; they shared 30 years of marriage together. Employed at Viking Sewing Company for several years. Sherri enjoyed crafting, sewing, quilting and spending time with her friends. Survivors include children, Nicole (Robert) Gustin, Charles (Connie) Catterall; grandchildren, Damon, Jaazaniah,...

Kenneth R. Klotz, 86, of Rockford passed away Monday, December 16, 2019. Cremation rites have been provided by Quest Crematory, Loves Park, Illinois

Linda Lou Johnson, 72, of Rockford passed away Saturday, December 14, 2019. Cremation rites have been provided by Quest Cremation Services, Inc. Loves Park, Illinois

Donna Rae Merritt, 81, of Byron, passed away on Saturday, December 14, 2019.  Born in Aurora, IL on September 9, 1938 to Earl and Leona (Rickert) Dempster. Cremation rites have been accorded; no service is planned at this time.

Nancy C. Terrance, 67, of Belvidere, passed away on Friday, December 13, 2019 at home with her family. She was born January 10, 1952 at Saint Elizabeth Hospital in Chicago. She grew up in Franklin Park and attended East Leyden High School. Nancy married the love of her life, Paul Terrance, on November 23, 1996 at Midway Community Church in Rockford, Illinois. Family meant everything to Nancy, she loved spending time with her husband, her children, and her grandchildren. Nancy was an...