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James L. Quick, 65, of Loves Park, IL, passed away on Saturday, August 17, 2024, in his home. Born September 22, 1958, in Lyons, NY, the son of Melvin and Leota May (Helstrom) Quick. He married Wanda Staats on March 12, 2013, in DeKalb, IL. Formerly employed as a cook by Northern Illinois University. James enjoyed listening to hard rock music and attending many concerts. He loved spending time with his grandchildren. Those that knew James knew he had a rough demeanor on the outside, but he had a heart of gold on the inside. Survivors include his wife, Wanda; daughters, Megan and Amber; stepsons, Justin Staats, Robert (Desiree) Staats, and Derek Lammer; eight grandchildren; sister,...

Don R. Craig, 82, of Rockford, IL, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, April 17, 2024, in his home surrounded by family. Born October 26, 1941, in Rockford, the son of Ernest H. and Margaret I. (Forehand) Craig. Graduated from Rock Falls High School, Class of 1959. He married Lauralyn Jill Conley on July 1, 1959, in Rockford. Employed by Barber-Colman, formerly Roper Whitney for 42 years, retiring in 2000. Lifelong fan of the Cubs and Bears. Don enjoyed doing yard work and he loved fishing, especially in Canada. Survivors include his wife of 65 years, Jill; his children, Terry (Carrie) Craig, and Kristie Bellone; many grandchildren and great-grandchildren; brother, Gary (Peggy)...

Deanna J. Schultz, 83, of South Beloit, IL, passed away peacefully on Thursday, March 21, 2024, in her home. Born January 15, 1941, in Beloit, WI, the daughter of Gerhart and Beverly (Bartusek) Springer. Graduated from Beloit Memorial High School, Class of 1959. Married Robert D. Haase on July 4, 1960, in Beloit; he predeceased her. Married Joseph "Tom" Schultz on March 30, 1974, in Rockton, IL. Deanna and Tom owned Schultz's Butcher Shop, in Beloit, for 14 years and was formerly employed by Beloit Daily News and North American Tool. She loved spending time with her family for all the holidays. Deanna enjoyed trips to the casinos, bowling, cooking and was always up for a good time. ...

Freda "Ivern" Rickelman, 90, of Machesney Park, IL, passed away Monday, Jan. 15, 2024, in her home. Born March 11, 1933, in Ravenden Springs, AR, daughter of Lehman E. and Virgie (O'Dell) Guntharp. Married Carroll E. "Rick" Rickelman on May 4, 1961, in Belvidere, IL. Retired from Amerock. Freda enjoyed word searches, coloring, crocheting, tending to her plants, and watching hummingbirds. She taught ceramics for more than 20 years. Survivors include son, Ricky (Bridget) Rickelman; daughter, Carol (George) Kite; grandchildren, Shawn (Tabatha), Samantha (AJ), Amanda (Adam), and Daniel (Emily); great-grandchildren, Ethan, Evan, Eli, McKenna, Montana, and Colt. Predeceased by her parents;...

Eleanor "Ellie" Irene Pecina, 69, of Rockford, IL, passed away on Wednesday, July 19, 2023, at OSF St. Anthony Medical Center. Born February 15, 1954, in Sycamore, IL, the daughter of Billie J. and Catherine E. (Allen) Owens. Volunteered for Good as Gold. Ellie was a proud mother, loved animals, concerts and golden retrievers. Survivors include her daughter, LeeAnn (Joseph) Kucej of Milwaukee, WI; fianc?e, Malcolm Aylward of Loves Park, IL; brother, John (Felicia) Owens of Sycamore, IL; cousins, Marsha Owens, and Teresa (Jerry) Tishler, both of Springfield, IL; half-brother, Patrick Cain; many nieces and nephews. Predeceased by her parents. Private family services will be held. ...

Joan Caroline (Stevens) Kirwan, 85, of Rockford, IL, passed away on Saturday, May 27, 2023, at Siena on Brendenwood. Born September 12, 1937, in Belmont, WI, the daughter of Robert and Helen (Rowe) Stevens. In 1946 Helen married Leo Willi and they moved to Darlington, WI. Joan attended Darlington High School, Class of 1955, where she met Thomas John "T.K." Kirwan. They never dated until Tom returned home from the Navy and moved to Rockford for a job. She attended Elmhurst College and was a former employee of Woodward Governor. They were married on February 1, 1959, in Dubuque, Iowa, and were blessed with two children. Survivors include her son, Patrick Joseph Kirwan of Sun City West,...

Victor L. Colangelo, 50, of Glendale Heights, IL, passed away Saturday, March 11, 2023. Born August 30, 1972, in Chicago, IL, the son of Victor L. and Denise (Thomas) Colangelo, Sr. Graduated from South Beloit High School, Class of 1989. Member of St. Isidore Catholic Church is Bloomingdale, IL. Survivors include his father, Victor; and brother, Steven Colangelo of Elgin, IL. Predeceased by his mother and a sister. Special thanks to Generations at Neighbors in Byron, IL, for their loving care. Private services will be held. Cremation rites accorded. Arrangements by Delehanty Funeral Home, 401 River Lane, Loves Park, IL. In lieu of flowers, a memorial will be established. Visit...

Frank Taylor Frank Taylor, 91, of Monroe Center, IL, passed away Thursday, June 30, 2022, in his home, surrounded by his loving family. Born June 13, 1931, in Fork Ridge, TN, the son of John and Myrtle (Sowders) Taylor. Veteran of the Korean conflict, serving in the U.S. Army as a paratrooper. Married Joyce H. Bass on May 28, 1952, in Middlesboro, KY. Formerly employed by the DeKalb Wurlitzer Co., where he was Union President for many years until its closing in 1973. He then worked as a union carpenter, retiring from Local 1889. He co-owned Taylor's Caf? in Maple Park, IL, with his wife. Longtime member of North Love Baptist Church. He accepted Christ as his personal savior in his...

Christopher "Chris" J. Laube, 47, of Loves Park was called home Thursday, November 25, 2021. Born May 1, 1974, in Monroe, WI, the son of Jerry and Karen (Ostenson) Laube. Graduated from Janesville Craig High School, Class of 1992. Employed by Gilley's Heating and Air Conditioning in Rockford for 18 years. Chris enjoyed hunting, fishing, golfing, volleyball, softball, and bowling. He loved bowling with his dad and brother for more than 25 years and he had three 300 score games. Avid Chicago Bears and Cubs fan. Survivors include his daughters, Ebony (Ian) Stretch and Samantha Laube; parents; significant other, Heather Schultz and her children, Mackenzi and Jacob; maternal grandparents,...

Christopher "Chris" J. Laube, 47, of Loves Park was called home Thursday, November 25, 2021. Born May 1, 1974, in Monroe, WI, the son of Jerry and Karen (Ostenson) Laube. Graduated from Janesville Craig High School, Class of 1992. Employed by Gilley's Heating and Air Conditioning in Rockford for 18 years. Chris enjoyed hunting, fishing, golfing, volleyball, softball, and bowling. He loved bowling with his dad and brother for more than 25 years and he had three 300 score games. Avid Chicago Bears and Cubs fan. Survivors include his daughters, Ebony (Ian) Stretch and Samantha Laube; parents; significant other, Heather Schultz and her children, Mackenzi and Jacob; maternal grandparents,...

Mona Martin Dawsey, 82, of Loves Park passed away Thursday, July 15, 2021, at SwedishAmerican Hospital. Born January 6, 1939, in Batesburg, South Carolina, the daughter of James Martin and Eugenia (Fulmer) Johnson. Married Dallas R. Dawsey on September 26, 1991, in Las Vegas, Nevada. Employed as an x-ray technician by Dr. Niggam's office. Member of Tabor Lutheran Church where she was a Sunday School teacher and painted a mural of Noah's Ark. Mona enjoyed crafting, painting, gardening, and bird watching. She was extremely artistic, painting her kids' room with cartoon characters. Mona was devoted to her children and loved her miniature schnauzer, Happy. Survivors include her children,...

Private family services. Arrangements by Delehanty Funeral Home, Ltd., 401 River Lane, Loves Park. Visit delelehantyfh.com.

William Paul Demus, 82, of Harlingen, Texas, passed away Thursday, February 4, 2021, in his home from cancer. Born April 2, 1938, in Rockford, Illinois, the son of Derold P. and Doretta M. (Strakeljohn) Demus. Veteran of the U.S. Army, serving as a sniper during the cold war and competed as a golden glove boxer. Married the love of his life Sandra "Sandy" Jane Brenneman in 1958. Employed by Modern Metal Products and Northern Illinois Metal Finishing retiring as plant manager. He had a trailer in Lake Mills, Wisconsin, for years for weekend get-a-ways. William loved the outdoors, fishing, hunting, woodworking, golfing, bowling, and playing cards. He will be missed by all. Survivors...

William Paul Demus, 82, of Harlingen, Texas, passed away Thursday, February 4, 2021, in his home from cancer. Born April 2, 1938, in Rockford, Illinois, the son of Derold P. and Doretta M. (Strakeljohn) Demus. Veteran of the U.S. Army, serving as a sniper during the cold war and competed as a golden glove boxer. Married the love of his life Sandra "Sandy" Jane Brenneman in 1958. Employed by Modern Metal Products and Northern Illinois Metal Finishing retiring as plant manager. He had a trailer in Lake Mills, Wisconsin, for years for weekend get-a-ways. William loved the outdoors, fishing, hunting, woodworking, golfing, bowling, and playing cards. He will be missed by all. Survivors...