All Obituaries

Robby W. Larson, 51, Died May 24th, 2021 in Rockford, IL. He was born July 15th, 1969 to Wayne & Linda (Pratt) Larson. Loved the Green Bay Packers, grilling at the park, spending time with friends and family and loved his beer. He like to joke around a lot and will be missed so much. Survived by his sister Kim (Antwain Hollins) Larson of Rockford, IL., and niece Mercedes Hollins.  A host of Aunts and Uncles and family and friends. And a special friend his black Labrador,...

ROCKFORD-Mark Joseph Kozuck, 67, of Rockford went to be with his LORD and Savior, Jesus Christ on Tuesday, May 12, 2021.  Born April 4, 1954 in Rockford, the son of Joseph and Ruthe (Wallmichrath) Kozuck. He attended Boylan High School, Rock Valley College and Southern Illinois University.  He worked at Sunstrand. He restored 3 historic apartment buildings.  Later in life, he fulfilled his dream of owning his own resort called Lunker Landing, in MO.  After selling the...

Julie Crenshaw, age 55, of Rockford, IL passed peacefully on April 25th, 2021 at Swedish American Hospital, surrounded by family and loved ones. A longtime homemaker, Julie brought happiness into the life of her first husband Kenneth Parker, Cherry Valley, IL and together raised a beautiful son who also tragically passed earlier this year. Julie would later go on to meet her longtime partner and eventual second husband Robert, whom together nurtured a second son. Survived by her husband,...

Susie (Waka Takeda) Morden, 94, of Loves Park, entered Heaven’s gates peacefully in her sleep on April 23, 2021.  Born January 2, 1927, in Saitama Ken, Japan, the daughter of Reuzo and Tomi Takada.  She was raised and educated in Tokyo through high school.  She learned flower arrangements and to be a seamstress.  She was employed by the US Air Force as a supply clerk for the Far East Radio Network for many years.  She met her dear love, Jim, while he was in the...

Anastazia Michajewicz, 83, of Rockford, passed away on April 19, 2021 unexpectedly at OSF Medical Center with her family by her side. She was born August 5, 1937 in Zyndranowa Poland, daughter to Andrzej and Anna (Sudia) Szyjka. Anastazia left Poland in 1961 and moved to Canada, and then moved to the United States in 1962. She married Michael Michajewicz on July 13, 1963. Anna, or Nancy as her friends called her, was employed at Rockford Memorial Hospital in the OR department until she...

Mark T. Gainey Obituary Mark T. Gainey, age 91, passed away peacefully on Saturday, April 10 in his daughter Diana’s home surrounded by family in Mount Horeb, WI. He was born on January 8, 1930 in Superior, WI to C.W. and Margaret (Walsh) Gainey. Mark graduated from Cathedral High School, and then attended Superior College and the Maritime Marine Academy in Maine. Mark’s career was in the shipping industry, sailing the Great Lakes for Ford Motor Company, and retiring in 1988...

Ruth C. Bueche, 93, of Rockford, died on Saturday, April 3, 2021 at home, surrounded by her loving family while under the care of Serenity Hospice. She was born on September 9, 1927 in St. Louis, Missouri to LeRoy and Martha (Gamber) Hatcher. She was joined in marriage to Louis Bueche. Ruth had a strong Christian faith. She was a hard worker in whatever she set her hands to do. Her family always knew of her incredible love for them. Ruth is survived by 4 daughters: Lee Etta (Special...

Rickey Matthew Blair Born February 6, 1942, died February 14, 2021.  Beloved grandson, son, husband, father, grandfather and friend. Married to wife Dorthy in 1964, bringing together their families.  Survived by wife Dorthy (Engeberetson), children Suzan Rubeck (Greg), Marc Blair, and Karla Schumacher (Jeff). Grandchildren Sara Rubeck-Doyle (Connor), Bryce Rubeck, Sebastian Blair, Marc Blair II, Elaine Schumacher, and Jackson Schumacher. Retired from Atwood Automotive, member of...

Irene Six, 91, died on Saturday, February 13, 2021, at her home in Rockford, Illinois. She was born in the Ukraine on May 1, 1929. She married Herbert Six while residing in Austria, and they had three children while living there. Irene and her family immigrated to the United States from Austria in October of 1961. One of Irene’s proudest moments was becoming a U.S. Citizen. Irene was a proud and loving parent, grandmother, and great-grandmother. She retired from Warner Lambert after...

Mass of Christian Burial will  be Tuesday February 23rd, 2021 time 11:00 a.m. at St. Edwards Catholic Church, Rockford, IL. Friends may visit on Monday February 22nd, 2021 from 4:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m. at Sundberg Funeral Home.