All Obituaries

Marianne T. Rowe, 84 of Rockford, died Thursday April 23rd, 2020 at St. Anthony Hospital. She was born December 28, 1935 in Chicago, Illinois to Austin and Marie (Junk) Mabrey. She graduated from Highland High School in Highland, WI and attended Rockford Business College. Married Ralph E. “Bud” Rowe on April 7, 1955 in Rockford, IL and made this their home. She was an avid lifelong sports fan who loved her Cubbies, Bears, Bulls and Blackhawks. She would skip school every year to...

Thomas W Blosser Born: May 30, 1929 Died: April 15, 2020 Graduated from Harlem High School in 1946 Married to Margaret Enna September 22, 1952 He was in WWII and the Korean war Survived by: William R. (Jeannie) Blosser and Brian D. (Kathy) Blosser, both of Rockford; and daughter, Linda (David) Medley of Rockford granddaughter, Selena (Steve) Orsak of Arizona; grandson, Anthony (Kate) DeMarco of Chicago; granddaughter, Margaret  Medley of Loves Park grandson, Andrew  Medley of...

Anita Eslora-Arreguin, 56, of Rockford, Illinois, died on Saturday, April 11th, 2020 at Van Matre Hospital, Rockford. She was born on July 15, 1963 in Rockford to Frank Eslora and Gloria Castro. On Aug. 13, 1979 she was joined in marriage to Juan Arreguin. Anita enjoyed reading, making jewelry and painting little figurines. She is survived by her husband, Juan; three sons Luis, Roland and Jimmy. She is further survived by her siblings Diane, Sylvia, Juanita, Sammy, Frankie, her mother...

Services will be held in Pitiquito, Sonora, Mexico.

Antonio was born to Maria and Reynaldo Castro in 1976.  Antonio was a proud tejano man who enjoyed listening to tejano music. He always looked forward to hosting, attending family gatherings, and spending time with others. He enjoyed collecting hats, playing the accordion, and playing Scarface movie or game. Antonio was also a huge jokester and loved to make others laugh. He will remain a loving father, son, brother, uncle, cousin, and friend. He leaves behind his mother and father...

Darline O. Smith, Oregon, peacefully passed away on Wednesday, April 1, 2020 at Serenity Hospice and Home.  She was surrounded by family and caregivers from Serenity whose lives were blessed by her as she was deeply blessed by them during her three years there.  It truly was her home.  Born July 26, 1918 in Naper, NE to Robert and Bessie (Briggs) Black.  She was married to James Smith on November 27, 1942 in Omaha, NE; he proceeded her in death on August 5, 1995. In 1949,...

Demetrius Washington, age 45 of Rockford, Illinois went home on Monday March 30, 2020 surrounded by his family. He was born July 9th, 1974 in Chicago, Illinois to Janet DeLois Robinson (Mom) & John Tate (Dad). Demetrius graduated from Prosser Career Academy in June of 1993. They moved to Rockford from Chicago in July of 1994. Where he married true love, Lashawn Moore on August 19, 1995. Dee earned his Degree & Associates in Arts from the University of Phoenix in...

Private Family Gathering.

Orville R. Shock Sr., 87, of Rockford. Passed away March 4, 2020. Orville served his country in the United States Army during the Korean War. He continued to serve his community as a Winnebago County Sheriff’s Deputy, a Rockford Police Office, as well as a Fireman serving the Rockford City and Winnebago County Community. He loved fishing, and above all, his family. A Funeral Service will be held Friday, March 13, 2020, time 11:00 a.m. at Sundberg Funeral Home, 215 North 6th Street,...

William J. “Bill” Nelson, 69, passed away peacefully on March 1, 2020 after a short illness.  Bill was born on April 20, 1950, in Rockford, Il. He graduated from Auburn High School, Class of 1968. For the past 19 years, Bill was self-employed in property management. Bill enjoyed being involved with people. In his free time, he spent many hours working on Volunteer projects with the various clubs he belonged to. He was a kind person who made sure that everyone he knew...