All Obituaries

Bonnie Lindstrom, 77, of Cherry Valley, passed away on Monday, January 10, 2022.  God has called her home to be with her loved ones.  She was loved by many and will be missed by all. Cremation rites have been accorded and no services are planned.      

Arthur King Graham, 79, of Rockford passed away peacefully at home on December 6, 2021.  Born April 24, 1942 in Chicago, the son of Charles E. Graham and Gladys (King) Graham.  He graduated from Fort Madison (Iowa) High School class of 1960.  After serving in the US Army he earned an Associates Degree in Electrical Engineering from DeVry Institute of Technology, Chicago.  Art later received his Bachelor of Arts degree from Western Illinois University and an MBA from...

Frederick W. Harmon, 68, of Oregon, IL, died peacefully at home on Monday, November 15, 2022. Fred was born on November 1, 1953, at Jackson Park Hospital in Chicago, IL.  He grew up in Flossmoor, IL and attended public schools there. He graduated from Homewood-Flossmoor High School, Class of 1971.  Following graduation from H-F High School, Fred attended Winona State University in Winona, MN. He decided to head south to work in the commercial fishing industry in Pensacola,...

Sherry L. Haye, 69, of Rockford, IL passed away October 25, 2021. Born April 6, 1952 in Decorah, IA, the daughter of Daniel and Dorothy (Kapler) Lensing. Married Thomas R. Haye on April 1, 1976 in Cherry Valley, IL. Sherry enjoyed gardening and shopping. Survivors include husband, Tom Haye; daughter, Heather (Tim) McKnight; grandchildren, Landen, Hailee; brothers, David (Sue) Lensing, Wayne (Becky Collier) Lensing; and several nieces and nephews. Predeceased parents; and brother, Calvin...

Michael "Mike" Alan Wiltse, 64, of Rockford, passed away on Monday, October 18, 2021 from a courageous battle with cancer.  He was married to his wife, Carole, on May 11, 2013.  His life was grandkids and his many furry friends.  He was a man of many projects, right to the end.  He worked as an electro-mechanical technician for many companies with the latest being Conagra Foods.  His biggest glory was to teach people what he knew. Mike is survived by...

Elizabeth "Jeanie" Jean Inskeep, 73, of Rockford, IL, passed away on Sunday, October 17, 2021. Jeanie was born on January 13, 1948, in Centerville, IA, the daughter of Wesley Inskeep and Marcella (McKern) Inskeep.  She graduated from Seymour Community High School in Seymour, IA, in 1966. Jeanie was married to Ralph McClendon in 1969. They later divorced.  Together they had two sons, WesLee and Jarrett.  Her children,...

Bonnie Lynn Gordon, 75, of Rockford, passed away on Tuesday, September 28, 2021.   Cremation rites have been accorded; no service is planned at this time.          

Gary T. McMaster, 50, of Roscoe, passed suddenly on Sunday, September 26, 2021 at OSF St. Anthony Medical Center following a procedure.  Gary was born on October 5, 1970 in Manilla, Philippines. He is survived by his wife, Michelle McMaster of Roscoe; son, Kyle McMaster of Roscoe; daughter, Karly Harmon; step-daughter, Natalie; mother-in-law, Judy Duvall;  sister-in-law, Renee (Terry) Dahm; father, Gary McMaster of Roscoe; mother, Digna Bird (Bruce) of...

Lawrence Michael Bernier, Jr., 61, of Cherry Valley, IL, passed away on Friday, September 3, 2021.  Larry lived his life on his own terms.  He was kind, generous and thoughtful.  He would give you the shirt off his back if he happened to be wearing one at the time. He is survived by his mother, siblings and family who were so glad to have him as part of their lives. Private services were held.  He is truly now a "free bird."  Should you desire,...

Donna Marie (Buckland) O’Brien, also known to some as short grandma, 74, of Machesney Park, IL passed away peacefully in her home on Sunday, August 22, 2021.  She was born on September 13, 1946, in Escanaba, MI.  She is survived by her loving husband, Dennis O’Brien of Machesney Park, IL; daughters, Pam (Tony) Vitale of Loves Park, IL, Julie Colwell of Winnebago, IL; step-daughter, Jodi (Mark) Hubler of Fort Myers, FL; granddaughters, Megan...