All Obituaries

Dennis Gerald Strahorn, age 72, of Rockford, Illinois, died Wednesday, June 24, 2026, surrounded by his family. He was born September 5, 1953, in Rockford, Illinois, to Edward and Willa (Williams) Strahorn. He graduated from Whitehall High School in Whitehall, Illinois, and from a young age, Dennis enjoyed working on his grandfather’s farm. Dennis was the president of the White Eagle Sportsmen's Club for many years. He looked forward every year to their annual fishing trip and enjoyed ...

Rita Adeline Ottenberg, born on November 16, 1929, in Scottdale, Pennsylvania, passed away peacefully on June 8, 2026, in Rockford, Illinois. She was the beloved daughter of Alvin and Eunice (Sutor) Hixson. Rita graduated from Scottdale High School in 1947 and dedicated 35 years of her life to the grocery business, working as a cashier and in produce at Logli/Schnuck’s Supermarkets. She was proud of her work and made many lifelong friends during her career. Throughout her life, Rita ...

It is with profound sadness that we announce the passing of Alexandro Noel Elmore, who left this world on May 31, 2026, at the age of 37. Born on April 28, 1989, he was a devoted son of Stephanie Legarda and a loving father to his cherished children, Allie Elmore and Ayden Cox. Alex was well-known for his passion for renovation projects, his love of fishing, and his dedication to spending quality time with family and friends. His warm heart and generous spirit touched the lives of many, and ...

Jose Villegas, age 82, of Rockford, Illinois, and formerly of Guadalajara, Jalisco, Mexico, passed away peacefully in the care of his family on Friday, May 22nd, 2026. Born to Pedro and Pilar (Herrera) Villegas on December 10th, 1943, in Allende, Jalisco, Mexico, Jose was a devoted husband, father, grandfather, and great-grandfather. He took great pride in designing and building his own home in Guadalajara, Jalisco, Mexico, alongside his wife at the time. Jose's legacy is one of hard work, ...

Mass of Christian Burial, St. James Catholic Church, 12 Noon. Calvary Cemetery, Winnebago, Illinois

Con profundo dolor y encomendándolo a la misericordia de Dios, anunciamos el fallecimiento de nuestro querido Gerardo Mayahua Guzmán, quien partió de este mundo el 22 de abril de 2026, a la edad de 23 años. Amado hijo de Gerardo Mayahua García y Enedina Guzmán García, fue una persona noble, alegre y de gran corazón. Siempre será recordado por su sonrisa, su sencillez y el amor que brindó a su familia y amigos. Disfrutaba ...

Marilyn Jane Meyer, age 96, passed away on Thursday, April 16, 2026, in Mesa, Arizona. Marilyn was born on April 28, 1929, in Rockford, Illinois as an only child to parents Bernard “Ben” Oquist and Agnes (Aarvold) Oquist. She married Rudy Ammon on August 30, 1947, in Rockford, Illinois. She enjoyed doing puzzles and watching sports. Marilyn is survived by daughters; Barbara Martens and Beverly Hogg, grandchildren; Val Bunting, Tyler Bunting, Raechel Hogg, Tricia Rush and Scott ...

Michael “Mike” D. Lund of Rockford, Illinois passed away peacefully in his sleep on April 13, 2026.  The son of Frank and Irene Lund, Mike was born on October 28, 1940, and grew up in Rockford. In 1962, Michael enlisted in the United States Army and was stationed in Germany. During his three years of service, he attained the rank of Army Specialist E5. Among other awards, he earned recognition as a sharpshooter (rifle M-14).  Mike built a career as a master carpenter, ...

Irena Milanos, born {11/29/1964} in Rockford, IL, passed away {3/30/2026} after a long illness. She was the beloved daughter of Konstanty Maligranda and Barbara (Pownall) Maligranda. A proud graduate of Guilford High School, class of 1982, Irena married William (Bill) Milanos on 10/27/1989. She dedicated her life to being a homemaker and mother, generously volunteering at her church as secretary and facilitating numerous functions over the years. Irena is survived by her husband, Bill ...