All Obituaries

Richard T. Bland, 66, of Loves Park passed away Friday, March 15, 2019. Born October 23, 1952 in Rockford to William and Stella (Szrajba) Bland. A graduate of Boylan Catholic High School class of 1971. Married Marilyn Alberts July 8, 1972 in Loves Park at St. Bridget Catholic Church. Employed as a supervisor for Aquamatics/General Electric and was a bus driver for District 205. In the summers, Richard was also employed by the Rockford Park District. Richard was a master taxidermist for 42...

Phillip J. Ellison, 59, of Rockford passed away Tuesday, March 12, 2019. Arrangements are pending. 

George Scott Kehoe, 51, died Monday, February 25, 2019 at his home in Rockton (Harrison Township), IL after a brief battle with neuroendocrine carcinoma.  George was born November 26, 1967 in Beloit, Wisconsin, to James and Margery Ferrell Kehoe.  He grew up in the Shirland area attending Shirland Grade School and graduating from Hononegah High School.  George worked at Rockford Silk Screen, and during that time he underwent a successful liver transplant in 2018.  He...

Scott Arthur Hildebrand, 62, of Rockford, passed away Monday, February 4, 2019 at his home. He was born in Rockford, Illinois. Scott was an iron worker at Iron Workers Local 498.  Survivors include his mother, Thelma; brother, Steve; sister, Stacy Metras; aunt, Betty Lundin; many special cousins and friends. Predeceased by his father, Arthur.  Cremation rites accorded. At Scott's request, there will be no services. 

Richard G. Kenders, 85, of Rockford, formerly of New Jersey, passed away on Saturday, December 29, 2018.  He was a veteran of the Korean War. He is survived by his wife, Joanne and other family members. A Memorial Service is planned at a future date in First Baptist Church, 5304 Charles Street, Rockford, IL 61108.

Scott Overby, 55, of Janesville, Wisconsin, died on December 27, 2018, from injuries sustained in an automobile accident.  Cremation rites have been accorded.

Rodney F Hess, 61, of Rockford, passed away Monday, November 26, 2018. after a lengthy illness. He was born in Rockford on March 15, 1957, to Harold and Joan Hess. Survived by David Hess (Connie), Laurene D'Alessandro (Nick), Cary Hess (Mary), Debra Hopkins (Bob) and Joel Hess; several nieces and nephews. Predeceased by parents; brother, Kevin Hess; sisters, Dana Minor and Valarie Hess. A Celebration of Life, will be held at the Elida Club, Rockford, Illinois...

Tresa D. Smith, 53, of Rockford passed away Thursday, November 1, 2018. Cremation rites to be accorded.

Allan K. Easton, 88, of Rockford, passed away peacefully surrounded by his family on Tuesday, October 30, 2018. He was born on August 27, 1930 in Rockford to Kenneth and Evelyn (Carlson) Easton. He married Deborah Stults in November of 1984. Allan was a Major in the U.S. Army. He was a Winnebago County Board Member, a Precinct Committeemen and a Shriner Member. His favorite job was working with Sheriff Don Gasparini at the Winnebago County Sheriffs Department. Allan was well known...

Doris J. Evans, 88, of Machesney Park, has gone to be with the Lord and the love of her life, Albert on Tuesday, October 2, 2018. She was born on December 17, 1929. Doris loved to go out to eat with family and vacationing at her home in Sweetwater, Tennessee. She also loved taking care of her puppy, Precious.  Survivors include her sons, Richard (Judy) Evans and Thomas (Mary Frew) Evans; daughters, Sherry (Doug) Peterson and Cindy Evans; 11 grandchildren and numerous...