Rose Mary Williams
Jul 17, 2026
Rosemary Williams 68, passed away Thursday, July 17, 2026. She was born December 19, 1957, in Pine Bluff, Arkansas, to Benjamin Williams and Emma Davis. Rose was raised by her Aunt Ruby Robinson, whom she affectionately called “Mama”! In 1962, she moved with her family to Rockford, where she later graduated from East High School and was a member of...
Melvin Lee Bradley
Jul 1, 2026
Melvin Lee Bradley Sr., of Rockford, departed this earthly life July 1, 2026. He was born August 12, 1951 in St. Louis, MO the son of Gertha M. Bradley. Melvin moved to Brooklyn, IL with his mother and siblings later moving to Madison, IL. He graduated from Madison School District #12 class of 1971. Melvin was a veteran of the...
Felicia "Lisa" Vazquez
Jul 6, 2026
Mrs. Felicia (Lisa) Vazquez departed this earthly life peacefully July 6, 2026. She went home to be with her heavenly father and all of her family that departed prior. She came into the world on January 16, 1970, in Rockford, Illinois She is the wife of Asencion Vazquez, daughter of Luther Wainwright (Geraldine) and pre-deceased by her mother Martha Sue...
Alvin Pitts Jr.
Jul 16, 2026
Alvin Pitts Jr. was born on June 25, 1951, in Summerfield, Louisiana, to the late Elzaree and Alvin Pitts Sr. He departed this earthly life July 16. 2026 at home surrounded by his loved ones. At an early age, he accepted Christ as his Lord and Savior, establishing a faith that remained the foundation of his life.
Alvin moved to Rockford,...
Donald Lewis
Jul 5, 2026
Donald “Donny” Lewis, of Rockford, departed this earthly life on July 5, 2026. He was born on November 30, 1970, in Rockford, Illinois, the son of Vollie and Josephine Love.
Donny was employed as a warehouse associate with Sherwin-Williams Company for 10 years. He graduated from West High School with the Class of 1989 and later attended Rasmussen University, where he...
Mary Louise Robertson
Jul 3, 2026
Mary Louise Robertson, of Rockford departed this earthly life July 3, 2026. She was born July 22, 1949 in Prescott, Arkansas the daughter of Finus Sr. and Larceluia Walker. Mary lived in Rockford most of her life coming from Prescott. She married Earl Robertson, he preceded her in death. Mary was employed as a computer programmer by ELCO Textron 35...
Antonio M. Beard
Jul 1, 2026
Antonio M. “Tony” Beard, of Rockford died peacefully at Javon Bae Hospital on July 1, 2026. He was born August11, 1960 in Rockford, IL the son of Willis Scott and Thelma Beard (Scott). Antonio was employed as a bus driver by Rockford Board of Education, as a mover by Springfield Van and Storage and as a stage hand at Rockford...
Beatrice Horton
Jun 30, 2026
Beatrice Horton was born on March 6, 1943, in Fulton County, Atlanta, Georgia, where she grew up in a warm and supportive family that nurtured her tenacious spirit, strong faith, and lifelong dedication to helping others. Her early years were filled with close community ties, church involvement, and the beginnings of the steadfast reliability she would become known for throughout...
Theresa Wilma Williams
Jun 28, 2026
Theresa Wilma “Sexy T “ Williams of Rockford departed this earthly life June 28, 2026. She was born May 14, 1955 in Rockford, IL the daughter of Sylvester Sr. and Elizabeth Williams. Theresa was employed by Holiday Inn 8 years before become a home day care provider. She was a former member of Macedonia Baptist Church. Theresa attended Auburn High...
Howard Sterling Kitchen
Jun 27, 2026
Howard S. “Joe” Kitchen, of Rockford departed this earthly life June 27, 2026 in Madison, Wi. He was born December 3, 1947 in Goodman, Mississippi the son of Mary Kitchen and Andrew Johnson. Howard lived in Rockford since 1965 coming from Mississippi. He was employed as a machine operator by Print Pack 29 years before retiring. Howard was a member...