All Obituaries

Beautiful mother and daughter, Amber (Carlson) (Turner) Volkert, 45, of Rockford passed away Saturday, November 2, 2019, at home. Born June 21, 1974 in Rockford the daughter of Ken Carlson and Donna Kalen. Amber loved being outdoors and spending time with her grandkids and family. She was an assembler at Arachnid. Survivors include her two sons, Braydon Turner, Travis Volkert; daughter-in-law, Paige Rieffer; grandchildren, Dontae, Kendra and Kaydee Turner; parents, Kenneth...

Jesse L. Longstreet, 32, of Rockford, passed away Thursday, October 24, 2019. He was born on July 13, 1987 in Chicago to Anthony Longstreet Sr. and Adrienne C. Greene. Jesse enjoyed spending time with his family, especially his children. Survivors include his 7 children; mother, Adrienne C. (Camille) Greene; father, Anthony Longstreet Sr.; brother, Anthony Longstreet Jr.; sisters, Autumn (Rakim) Means and Muslimah Muhammad; step-father, Darrin Sypress. Predeceased by grandmother, Priscilla...

Timothy Scheidegger, 58, of Machesney Park, passed away Saturday, October 19, 2019. He was born on April 20, 1961 in Beloit, Wisconsin to Stanley and Gloria (Wright) Scheidegger.  Survivors include his sister, Barb Scheidegger of Beloit, Wisconsin. Predeceased by his parents. No services to be held at this time.  Cremation rites were accorded.

Charles E. Gray, 90, of Rockford passed away Thursday, October 10, 2019. Born January 30, 1929 in Ottawa, IL to Joseph Ryburn and Alice Annette (Buhland) Gray. A veteran of the US Air Force during peacetime. Married Beverly Kling; they shared 64½ years of marriage. Retired from Anderson Brothers Manufacturing/APR Rockford. Charles enjoyed fishing, scouting and reading. Survivors include sons, Gregory (Kris) Gray, Michael (Sandra) Gray, Randall (Donna) Gray, Kevin (Judi) Gray; 10...

Jeremy T. Lones, 32, of Roscoe, passed away on Tuesday, September 24, 2019.   A Memorial Service will be held at 6:00pm with a Visitation from 4:00pm until the time of the service on Friday, October 4, 2019 in Heartland Community Church, 1280 South Alpine Road, Rockford, IL 61108.

Rafael Jose Nieto, 52, of Rockford, passed away Sunday, September 15, 2019. He was born on February 23, 1967 in Fort Lauderdale, Florida to Felipe and Ninfa (Stokes) Nieto. 

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...