All Obituaries

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...

Todd Decker, 54, of New Milford, passed away May 25, 2019. He was born on March 1, 1965 in Rockford to Cheryl Decker. 

Ruth M. Kettner, 74, of Garden Prairie went to be with her Lord and Savior on May 18, 2019 surrounded by her family and friends after a short illness. Born March 23, 1945 in Menomonie, WI to George and Alice (Francis) Edmonds. Married Ed Kettner on October 24, 1962 in Murfreesboro, TN; they were married for 56 years. Ruth was employed by Green Giant in Belvidere, Plastic Recycling Company in Garden Prairie, Aramark Food Service at Washington School and as a janitor for both East Park Baptist...

D. Arlene Allen, 83, of Rockford passed away Monday, May 13, 2019. Born June 19, 1935 in Pierre, SD to Oliver and Eva (Staller) Collins. Employed as a nurse for the state of Illinois. Survivors include children, David (Connie) Allen, Valerie Jones, Randall Allen, Rodney Allen; grandchildren, David, Bryant, Ryan, Aaron, Dustin, Heather, Mark, Chris; 7 great grandchildren; sister, Delda Burrow; fiancé, Wayne Henson; and father of her children, Roger Allen. Predeceased by brother, Earl;...

Perry Lee Anderson, 62, of Machesney Park, passed away in his home on May 3, 2019. He was born on August 4, 1956 to Robert and Farol (Cordell) Anderson. He graduated from Harlem High School in 1974. Honorable discharge from US Army. Perry was an avid race car driver of #21 at the Rockford Speedway. He was always helping other drivers in need. He is survived by his four children, Aimee (Steve), Blake, Michael, and Abigail (Daniel); 3 grandchildren, Cassandra, Hailey...

James A. Clark, 57, of Loves Park, passed away Wednesday, May 1, 2019. He was born in California on January 28, 1962. He married Teresa Higgs on September 3, 2000 in Clarksville, Tennessee. James served our country as a truck driver, delivering goods across our nation. He loved making people smile and most importantly he enjoyed spending time with his wife and best friend, Teresa.  Survivors include his wife, Teresa Clark; son, Jordan Clark; granddaughters, Katlyn and Michelle...