Tony Gasparini Funerals

05/29/2026

It is with profound sorrow and a deep sense of loss that we announce that loving husband, father and brother, Nello Anthony Cellitti unexpectantly passed away in his home in Rockford, Illinois on May 12, 2026. Born November 11, 1953 in Rockford, IL., the son of Nello Frank and Joanne (Castrogiovanni...

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05/20/2026

Sylvia was born on June 28, 1933, the daughter of Antonina (Latino) and Raymondo Spataro. She was a graduate of West High School and was a medical secretary for the Rockford Clinic for 35 years. She retired in 1992. Sylvia married Joseph J. Hendricks April 8, 1972, and he preceded her in death on Ju...

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05/18/2026

A devoted wife mom, Nani, sister, auntie and friend.

Elsie Joan Pumilia, RN, a devoted mother, grandmother, sister and friend, died peacefully on May 1, 2026, at the age of 88. Born July 13, 1937, in San Diego, she dedicated her life to caring for others through nursing, education and servic...

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05/17/2026

Debra Zander, 72, a lifelong resident of Rockford, passed away peacefully at home on Friday, May 15, surrounded by her loving family after a courageous battle with pancreatic cancer. Debra was born on January 19, 1954, to Vince and Lita Sherman. She attended Muldoon and, following its closure, compl...

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05/06/2026

Maryanne Theresa Peterson, of Rockford, Illinois, died on Sunday May 3rd, 2026. She was born November 8th 1939 to Rose (Campoli) Rinaldo and Aleck Rinaldo. She went on to pursue a career as a secretary at Sundstrand, Illinois Water Treatment (IWT), Liebovich Steel and Martin Automatic.

She w...

04/23/2026

Thomas Bernard McConville died Monday,April 13 after bravely battling the effects of Parkinson’s disease for nine years.

He was born September 26, 1946 to Joseph P and Gloria Macchi McConville. Tom was a member of Boylan Catholic’s first four-year graduating Class of 1964. As a member of Loc...

04/10/2026

Mary “Babe” Buckingham died peacefully on April 8th, 2026 after a short illness. She was blessed to know her fate and faith, and granted the opportunity to share her last hours in the company of family. Born on January 13, 1932 in Independence, Louisiana she was the youngest of a large family. After...

04/06/2026

Benjamin “Benny” Miles Jr., 95

Benjamin (Benny) Miles Jr., age 95, passed away on April 1, 2026, after a long illness.

He was born on February 24, 1931, in Burlington, Wisconsin, to Ben and Margaret (Novak) Miles. Benny married his teenage sweetheart, Beverly Raney, on October 28, 19...

03/12/2026

Leonard Guzzardo, age 68 of Rockford, passed away Wednesday July 29, 2020 at Forest City Rehab & Nursing Center after a short illness. Born June 17, 1952 in Rockford, son of Joseph (Giz) and Rose (Barbata) Guzzardo. Leonard and John were professional wrestlers. Leonard was Adolph Stimen and John was...

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02/25/2026

Kim Bonecke passed away March 8, 2022 after being in and out of the hospital following open heart surgery complications. Kim leaves being her husband, Patrick (Pat) Bonecke, children: Michelle (Pete) Gioppo, Michael Bonecke, Mimi (Troy) Swanson, grandchildren: Bella Gioppo, Ava Gioppo, Sam Gioppo, L...

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