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10/20/2026

Paul John Trybul

Paul Trybul, 81, of Rockford (formerly Sycamore), IL, passed away at home on October 14, 2026. Paul was born on June 20, 1945, in Chicago, IL, to Theodore and Sophie (Michalik) Trybul. He graduated high school in Albuquerque, New Mexico and then moved back to the Chicago area. Paul served his country in the United States Army during the Vietnam War. He spent his career in Purchasing, which brought him to the Sycamore area, and then just prior to retirement...

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10/19/2026

Paul John Alita

Paul John Alita, 84, of Machesney Park, Illinois, passed away on October 2, 2026. Born in Alliance, Ohio, on January 25, 1942, Paul lived a life marked by faith, hard work, and generosity. He was baptized as one of Jehovah’s Witnesses in 1970 in Detroit, Michigan. Paul retired from Chrysler after 30 years of faithful service. He loved spending time in his garage working on various projects. Whenever something needed fixing, he wouldn't hesitate to take it apart to get...

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10/19/2026

Dawn M Hoed

Dawn Marie Hoed (Dull) was born to Robert Leroy Dull and Linda Marie McKenna on May 17th, 1966, and died unexpectedly at 60 years old on October 10, 2026. She was predeceased by her mother Linda McKenna, her brother Marc Dull, and her grandparents Marcella Faulkner (Coffman) and Charleen Dull-Monroe. Survivors include her father Robert (Bob) Dull, her brothers Rob Dull and Troy Dull, her four beautiful children Jesse Hoed (son), Lynn Austin (daughter) David Austin (son), and Harold (Bo)...

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10/19/2026

Dannie L. Smith

Dannie Smith was a loving husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather, cousin, and friend who brought laughter, love, and unforgettable memories to everyone around him. Dannie shared a special love with his wife, Valerie (Hoover) Smith, and treasured his daughter, Melissa (Ty) Maurer, all his grandchildren, and his beloved doggies. His family meant the world to him, and he had a special way of making the people he loved smile, even when they least expected it. A hardworking machinist by trade, Dannie,...

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10/19/2026

Charlene Goldie Maavich

Charleen Goldie (Gibson) Maavich, age 83, of South Beloit, Illinois, passed away peacefully at home on Tuesday, October 13, 2026, answering her wish to go home to her mom in Heaven. She was born on June 5, 1943, in Cherry Valley, Illinois, the daughter of Albert and Elizabeth (Ulferts) Gibson. She married Wayne A. Maavich on June 16, 1962, who preceded her in death. In addition to her husband and parents, Charleen was preceded in death by her seven siblings:...

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10/16/2026

What would happen to your photos, online accounts, and digital memories if something happened to you?

We spend years capturing moments, saving family photos, and building memories online, but few of us think about what happens to those things after we're gone.

Without a plan, loved ones could lose access to treasured photos, important documents, and memories that can't be replaced.

Our latest blog shares 7 simple steps to protect your digital legacy, including how to safeguard passwords, preserve meaningful memories, and make things easier for our family when it matters most.

It's an important part of planning ahead that you may have not considered.

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Digital legacy planning is the process of organizing your online accounts, digital assets, passwords, photos, documents, and instructions so the appropriate people know what should happen to them after your death.

10/15/2026

John E. Birkett

John E. Birkett, 75, of Machesney Park, passed away unexpectedly in his home on October 12, 2026. He was born on January 16, 1951, in Rockford, the son of Royce Birkett, Sr., and Maryellen (Evans) Birkett. John married Bonnie Penticoff on September 19, 1970. He worked in maintenance at Terra Harvest Foods, retiring in 2018. John enjoyed watching NASCAR, he followed both Dale Earnhardt, Senior and Junior. He was an avid Chicago Bears fan, and he enjoyed working in and...

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10/13/2026

Wendell Parham

Wendell Carl Parham, 61, passed away Friday, October 9, 2026, after a short hospital stay. He was surrounded by loved ones. Born June 21, 1965, in Holly Springs, Arkansas, to Margaret Parham, Wendell was adopted and raised by his great-grandparents, Oliver and Martha Parham. Wendell moved to Rockford in 1975 and attended Jefferson High School. Wendell loved fishing, working on cars, being outdoors, and spending time with family and friends. Wendell had a great sense of humor, was a very...

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10/13/2026

Patricia Ann Digiovanni

Patricia Ann (Campoli) DiGiovanni, 83, of Roscoe, Illinois, passed away surrounded by her loved ones. Patricia was a beloved mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, and friend whose presence will be deeply missed by all who knew and loved her. She is survived by her sons, Darrell (Tamra) DiGiovanni and Brain DiGiovanni; her grandchildren, Ryan (Stephanie), Brandon (Brooke) and Darienne (Matthew); and her great-grandchildren, Braxen, Easton, Lyle, and Ryatt. Patricia found happiness in both the simple comforts of home and the excitement of...

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10/12/2026

Being part of a community means being there for one another, not just during life's most difficult moments, but in the everyday moments that bring us together. We take pride in the relationships we've built, the families we've come to know, and the trust our neighbors place in us. It's a responsibility we never take lightly and a connection we value beyond the services we provide.