All Obituaries

Zoe Alba-Quintero, age 2 of Rockford, Illinois went home to be with Jesus on September 11th, 2021. She was born May 30th, 2019, in Rockford, Illinois to Raul and Maricel Alba-Quintero. Zoe loved to play and dance to songs like baby shark and spend time listening to the music cocomelon. She enjoyed decorating the walls of her house, they would try to hide colors, but Zoe always found a way to do more decorating. Zoe is survived by her parents Raul and Maricel, her sister Estefania, brother...

Mr. Louis Zimmerlee, 94, of Rockford, Ill died on Friday, September 10 at Cherryvale Place. He was born on Nov. 5, 1926 Louis and Mary (Elder) Zimmerlee in Rockford. Mr. Zimmerlee earned his GED in 1944. He was in the Army from 1951-1953 and served in the Korean War.  He was a Bronze Star recipient during the Korean War. In 1953 he was joined in marriage to his loving wife, Lois. He loved motorcycling and traveling. He was a member of Vasa Lodge and the Goldwing Road Riders Assn. He...

Kollias, Olympia Constance. October 27, 1930 – September 8, 2021. Olympia (Bea) was born in Rockford, Illinois to Gust and Ann Kollias of Kalamata, Greece. She was a lifelong member of Saints Constantine and Helen Greek Orthodox Church in Rockford, Illinois, where was an active member of the Philoptochos Society and taught Sunday School for many years. She graduated from Belvidere High School, Beloit College, and Vanderbilt University, where she earned her master’s degree in...

Rosemarie Gambini 1928 – 2021 Rosemarie Gambini passed away surrounded by her loved ones at home on September 6, 2021.  Born March 1, 1928 in Rockford, Illinois, she was the daughter of Stephen and Josephine (Scandroli) Bardelli.  Rosemarie was a graduate of Muldoon High School, class of 1946.  She married Thomas Gambini on November 17, 1951.  Rosemarie worked at Wahl Distributing Company until the birth of their daughter...

Maria Isabel Rothschild, age 75 of Rockford, Illinois, died on Sunday, August 22, 2021, in the loving care of her family. She was born on March 28, 1946, in Lima, Peru, to Jose and Irma (Consuelo-Elias-Sarria) Gonzalez -Suarez. She was joined in marriage to Guillermo Rothschild. They had two children, Christian and Guillermo and three grandchildren, Camila, Mateo, and Micaela Rothschild. Funeral Service will be held on Tuesday August 24th, 2021, time 4:00p.m. at Sundberg Funeral Home, 215...

Raymond “Ray” Patrick Edwin passed away peacefully on August 19, 2021, due to complications from heart surgery. He was born in Rockford, Illinois on August 6th, 1947. Ray graduated from Harlem High School in 1966 where he was an excellent athlete. He retired as the first million-dollar sales representative for V.I.P. He was also very proud of his career with Loves Park Police Department. He met his soulmate, Julie Hagemann, in 1975 and they were inseparable for 46 years. Ray was...

Thomas Lester Pippel. 74 of Rockford died on Friday, August 13, 2021. He was born on Feb. 5, 1947, to Rennie and Mary Lucille Pippel. He was joined in marriage to Marge Pippel. She preceded him in death. He faithfully served his country during the Viet Nam War. He enjoyed word puzzles and jigsaw puzzles. He is survived by his daughter Mary (Jason) Kirtley, and his grandchildren. Friends may call on Friday, August 20th, 2021, from 12:00 noon until 1:00 p.m. at Sundberg Funeral Home...

Tom was born in Rockford on July 7, 1954. His parents were Francis (Babe) and Maude Matts, and Jeannine Scroggins. Tom Graduated from Boylan High School in 1972. He married the love of his life Dianna Vincent on January 14, 1983. Tom worked for Eclipse/Honeywell for 35 years before he retired. Tom also worked at Advanced Machine for the last few years during his “retirement”. We want to say Thank you to Sheila and the Advanced Machine family as our Dad truly enjoyed going to work...

Dorothy Louise Canode, age 76, of Rockford, Il. Died August 8th, 2021, at Swedish American Hospital. She was born on June 23rd, 1945, to Kearney and Agnes (Liddle) Stabenow in Rockford, IL. She was joined in marriage to Terry Paul Canode on February 25th, 1964. She worked at Rockford Maid Service for several years. Dorothy was a proud member of the St. James Catholic for many years and was involved in many activities in the church. She is survived by one daughter Theresa (Robert)...

Desire Milunga age 69 of Rockford Illinois died Wednesday August 4th, 2021 in the care of his family. He was born in the Village of Baraka the State of Cudkru in the Country of the Democratic Republic of the Congo to Milungu and Emedi (Patachako) Warjmi. He was involved as a farmer for most of his life until he came to the U.S.A. with his family. Funeral Services will be Saturday August 14th, 2021 time 11:00 a.m. at the Sundberg Funeral Home with interment at Cedar Bluff Cemetery following...