Kenneth Kapala was born July 20, 1956 in Rockford, IL to Stan Kapala and Arlene Carlsen.  Ken graduated from Guilford High School in Rockford in 1974. He went on to be employed at JD Mott, and then later Columbia Pipe and Supply as a material handler until his retirement. Kenneth departed this life on May 28, 2023. He will be remembered for his witty and sarcastic sense of humor and his love and admiration for his children and grandchildren.  He is preceded in death by:...

Steve L. Yarbrough departed this earthly life on Wednesday, May 3, 2023 at the age of 56. Born July 21, 1966 in Rockford, Illinois, Steve attended Rockford Public Schools, was a proud 1984 graduate of Auburn High School, and was employed for ten years at Woodward Governor before relocating to Fort Worth, Texas. While in Texas, Steve attended trade school for duct fabrication and earned various professional certifications while advancing in management at L&L...

April Shenita Dismuke departed this earthy life on April 26, 2023. She was born on June 26, 1972, to the late Violet and William Harris Sr. She was the second youngest of seven children, but she always had the heart of a leader. She attended West High School and furthered her education at educators of beauty where she later obtained a license in cosmetology. A strong and giving woman she helped raise a slew of nieces, nephews, and cousins. April successfully operated a...

Kattie Mae Brown, 82 of Rockford departed this earthly life April 20,2023 in her home after a short illness. She was born May 20, 1940, in Marion, Arkansas. She was the daughter of Corine Johnson and Shedrick Lee, Sr. both deceased. Kattie migrated to Rockford in 1979. She was a loving, caring and giving person. She was married to Joe Henry Brown. She was a long - standing member of Faith Temple Church. Kattie was a proud mother of the following : 7 Sons ( Terry Robinson, Joe Brown, Tommy...

Geneva R. Hall Gates affectionately known as “Jenny” departed this earthly life on March 31, 2023. Jenny was born March 3, 1968, in Chicago, IL to Mr. Edmond Berry and the late Mary Jane Douglas. Jenny graduated from Richard T. Crane High school and later graduated from Rockford Career College with degrees in both Nursing and cosmetology. Jenny attended Greater Unity Church Of God In Christ. Jenny was married 42 years to the love of her life, Mr. Lawrence Gates. They both loved...

Allen Clay, age 56 of Rockford, Illinois passed away on Sunday March 19,2023 of a short illness. Allen was born in Rockford on March 29,1966 to Emma Clay and Joe Harrington. Allen attended Auburn High School where Allen excelled at several sports, and after school activities.  Allen was a jack of all trades, he could cook, clean, tend to the kids, and could fix anything, there was absolutely nothing Allen could not do. Whenever or wherever you seen Allen the one thing he carried with...