All Obituaries

Marie M. Lapour, 80, of Rockford, IL passed away on June 23, 2022. Born September 14, 1941, in Amboy, IL, to John and Mae Walsh. Marie graduated from Amboy schools as well as business college in Rockford. She worked at Rock River building supply and later retired and worked with her husband. She enjoyed reading, dancing, and any gambling machines. Marie and Robert enjoyed spending time together learning new crafts, seeing Marie smile, and the enjoyment in her eyes when a project was...

Rebecca Brantley, 62, of Roscoe passed away June 10, 2022. Cremation rites were accorded. 

Iwona W. Spelman, 56, of Dekalb passed away June 8, 2022. Cremation rites were accorded. 

Nancy Ellen Shepherd Moffitt, 69, passed away suddenly at home on June 7, 2022. Nancy was born in Rockford, where she lived most of her life. Nancy is survived by her son, Jason Thomas (Nicole) Moffitt; granddaughter, Trinity A. Moffitt; sister, Susan (David) Duclon; stepsister, Karen Johnson, and stepbrother, Steven (Chris) Gustafson; close friend and former spouse, Robert Moffitt; and many cousins and friends. Nancy was predeceased by her parents, Thomas J. and Phyllis L. Shepherd; her...

Kevin George Cuniff, 59, of Roscoe, passed away on Thursday, May 26, 2022.  He was born on December 12, 1962 in Philadelphia, PA to George and Catharine (McGowan) Cuniff.  He served in the U.S. Navy from 1980-1984 on the USS Nimitz aircraft carrier. Kevin was a member of the Knights of Columbus and served as Grand Knight for many years. He also did a lot of volunteering in the community and enjoyed teaching CCD in Pecatonica. Kevin loved to golf and spend time...

James David Klimczak, age 69, died on Sunday, May 22, 2022, after a courageous battle with Parkinson’s disease at Alden Park Strathmoor in Rockford, Illinois. He was born at Holy Cross Hospital in Chicago, Illinois on December 21, 1952. James was preceded in death by his parents, Joseph Michael Klimczak, and Helen Mary Warchol. He is survived by his loving children, Michael Stanley Klimczak, Teresa Jordan Zajdel, and Lisa Maria Rumpf; his two grandchildren, Kayden Michael...

Sandra Louise (Giorgi) Toldo, 81, of Rockford, Illinois, died unexpectedly on May 17, 2022. She was a beloved daughter, wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, sister, aunt, and friend. Born on January 26, 1941, Sandra was the eldest daughter of August Giorgi and Margaret (Armato) Giorgi.  She graduated from Muldoon High School and then married the love of her life, Paul Toldo, on June 6, 1959. They were married for 62 wonderful years and loved celebrating their anniversaries with...

  Carol J. Cassiano of Rockford, IL was born on January 26th, 1947 in Bell, California. Our precious mother fought many health issues over the last year and is the strongest woman we will ever know. She fought cancer twice in her life and beat it both times. Unfortunately, an unforeseen illness unexpectedly took her life on Sunday, April 24th, 2022 at Saint Anthony Medical Center in Rockford,...

Sandra K. Kuhlmeier, 83, of Loves Park, IL passed away Saturday, April 2, 2022, at Amberwood Care Center. Sandra was born to Leslie and Ruth Merchant on May 26, 1938, in Lanark, IL. She graduated from Harlem School District and became a veterinarian assistant. She also worked in the fast-food business. She was a dog lover. Sandra will be missed by her son, Mark (Janie) Kuhlmeier. She is predeceased by a sister, Marje Peters and brothers, Don and Stan Merchant. There will be no...

Natalie N. Hazlewood, 88, of Poplar Grove, IL, passed away in her home on March 10, 2022. Born May 15, 1933, in Beloit, WI, the daughter of George and Beatrice (Ingalls) Brehm. Married Laverne Hazlewood on November 8, 1952. Survivors include daughters, Barbara (John Miller) Hazlewood-Miller, Susan (Randy Roberson) Hazlewood-Roberson, Sharon (Jeff) Peters; grandchildren, Glen, Laura, Brittney, Adam, Josh, Brendan, Kaila; great-grandchildren, Charlie, Avery, Adley, Jack, Henry, Alivia, Bo,...