All Obituaries

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...

Thomas Earl Benjamin, 74, of Rockford passed away Tuesday, April 30, 2019. Born May 2, 1944 in Rockford to James Earl and Ellen Charlotte (Nelson) Benjamin. A veteran of the US Airforce serving during peacetime. Married Candace Gordon on February 14, 1991 in Rockford. Retired in 2002 from Cassens Transport after 30 years. Thomas enjoyed golfing and the Chicago Bears and Cubs. Survivors include wife, Candy “Suzie” Benjamin; children, Gina Marie (Tim) Graham, Nathan (Tressa)...

Ronald R. Boge, 75, of Rockford passed away Friday, April 26, 2019 at home peacefully with his family by his side. Born June 11, 1943 in Hardy, IA to Henry and Wilma (Wilson) Boge. A veteran of the US Army.  Ronald was a talented mason layer teaching numerous people the trade and helping them provide quality masonry services to others. He loved John Deer Tractors, family reunions and especially his grandchildren.  Survivors include his children, Terry (Lynne) Boge, David Boge;...

Lynn Catherine Dorgan, 56, of Rockford passed away Friday, April 19, 2019. No services are planned at this time.  Cremation rites accorded with. 

Patrick Donald Reese, 50, passed away April 15, 2019 in his home, with the love of his life Rennee Eickman and her family who tirelessly and lovingly cared for him during his long illness. Pat was the son of Donald and Margaret Reese; and brother to Donald, Michael, Angela, Donna and Julie. Patrick was a passionate man. His passions included his many strong friendships, his career as a machine-toolist, multiple martial arts, drumming, cooking, heavy metal music, brewing beer, fishing, and...

Phillip J. Ellison, 59, of Rockford, passed away March 12, 2019. He was born on May 28, 1959 in Rockford to J.C. and Deloris Sue Ann (Armstrong) Ellison. Phillip had a passion for riding his motorcycle and was an avid Detroit Lions, Tigers and Red Wings fan.  Survivors include his brother, Bruce (Teri) Ellison; nephew, Eric Ellison; great-nephew, Henry Ellison; aunt, Barbara Ann Sealey-Cole; half-sister, Tena; numerous cousins. Predeceased by his parents.  A Celebration of...

Gerald A. Eldridge, 70, of Winnebago, passed away Saturday, March 30, 2019. He was born August 16, 1948 in Beloit, Wisconsin to Robert and Barbara (Boss) Eldridge. Jerry spent over 18 years working, fishing, vacations and family life of ups and downs with Kathy Hauser. They were wed on March 17, 2005 in chapel at Midway Village in Rockford. They resided in Winnebago mostly surrounded by caring neighbors, too numerous to mention. He owned and operated R.E.A.L...