Mar 21, 2026

ROCKFORD - Beloved father, grandfather, brother, and friend, Brad Michael Redington Sr. spent his last months on earth doing the things he loves the most: spending time with his family, playing music, going to the gym, watching his sports teams, and working hard at his job up until the day that he passed away, peacefully, at home. Brad was born...

Mar 18, 2026

ROCKFORD - Jinlea I. Bredeson, age 26, of Rockford passed away on Wednesday, March 18, 2026. Born August 20, 1999 in Rockford, Illinois, to Steven C. and Hyun Shaunna Bredeson.

Jinlea was an incredible cook; she expressed her love through the meals she prepared, bringing people together and creating lasting memories around the table. She found her...

Mar 12, 2026

ROCKFORD – Wilma Jean Francis, age 74, of Rockford passed away peacefully at home Thursday, March 12, 2026. Born in Annapolis, MO on October 19, 1951 to Hazel A. Francis. Beloved mother, grand and great grandma, sister and dear friend; she will remain forever in our hearts.

She is survived by children, Richard (Cindy) Francis of Wisconsin...

Mar 8, 2026

ROCKFORD – George A. Neely, age 79, of Rockford passed away peacefully at home Sunday, March 8, 2026. Born in Amboy, IL on September 25, 1946 to Harold & Miriam Neeley (Stubblefield). Beloved son, brother and dear friend, he will remain forever in our hearts.

George was a patron of the arts. He loved natural surroundings and...

Mar 5, 2026

ROCKFORD – Constance "Connie" Diane Pirrello, age 74, of Rockford passed away peacefully at home Thursday, March 5, 2026. Born in Rockford on May 5, 1951 to Marion & Gloria Jaworoski (Winter). Beloved mother, partner, grand and great grandma and dear friend, she will remain forever in our hearts.

She is survived by her partner of 25...

Feb 24, 2026

ROCKFORD – James Dwight Hoglund, age 83, of Rockford passed away peacefully Tuesday, February 24, 2026. Born in Rockford on March 6, 1942 to Clifford & Irene Hoglund (Johnson). A member of Salem Lutheran Church and proud Veteran of the US Army, James loved the sounds and songs of Frank Sinatra. In his younger years he enjoyed bowling and...

Feb 20, 2026

ROCKFORD – Diena A. Castillo, age 71, of Rockford passed away peacefully surrounded by family Friday, February 20, 2026. Born in Freeport, IL on May 12, 1954 to Allen "Bud" & Yvonne Lee (Brinker). Diena loved crafting, finding deals on QVC and shopping for bargains online. Beloved wife, mother, grandmother, sister and dear friend, she will remain forever in...

Feb 17, 2026

ROCKFORD – Judith Chatfield, age 83, of Rockford passed away peacefully at home Tuesday, February 17, 2026. Born in Rockford on February 24, 1942 to W. Clifford & Evelyn Flood (Larson). Judy retired after many years working as a teller at Bank One/Chase in Rockford. Caring, kind and patient, Judy adored her grandchildren and cherished spending time with them...

Feb 16, 2026

ROCKFORD – Catherine Lynn Miles Wright, age 69, of Rockford passed away Monday, February 16, 2026. Born in Carbondale, IL on March 29, 1956 to Roland Dean & Mary Ann Miles (Robertson). She graduated from East High School in 1974. Fred & Cathy married October 31, 1994. Kind, caring and beautiful, a true people person; Cathy loved being a...

Feb 4, 2026

ROCKFORD – Beverly Jo Vana, age 75, of Rockford passed away Wednesday, February 4, 2026. Born in Geneva, IL on September, 25 1950 to Peter Louis & Gladys Bernice Vana (Wells). Beverly attended college at Illinois State University, she trained x-ray technicians and taught radiology for many years. Beloved sister and dear friend, she will remain forever in our...