Roscoe
No-shave November: Roscoe Police raise awareness, grow beards for breast cancer awareness
While cancer patients lose hair, Roscoe police grow hair in support.
Jean Seegers
Jean Seegers has been a local journalist in the Roscoe/Rockton area for more than 20 years. She has lived in the Rockford area most of her adult life but was born and grew up in Darlington, WI.
Roscoe
Steve Pulkrabek was a manufacturing engineer, then a Catholic deacon
A funeral mass was held at St. Mary’s Church in Durand, January 27.
Rockton
Marvin Berke lived by his goals: “Be a good husband, be a good dad, be a good grandpa"
Visitation will be Sunday afternoon, Jan. 29, with burial service Monday morning.
Roscoe
Volunteering is a way of life for Chuck Gilbert
Chuck says he is just as busy now as he was before he retired.
Roscoe
Mike Butts loved coaching his children and grandchildren
Memorial ceremony will be Saturday morning, Jan. 28, 2023
Roscoe
Erika Weiss was born in Germany in 1924
A livestream recording of the services is available.
Roscoe
Mark Rodseth excelled as a husband, father and grandfather
A memorial service was held Saturday, Jan. 14, 2023.
Rockton
Karen Slocum had a great sense of humor and loved Willie Nelson
Rosary and vigil services will be Friday, Jan. 20, with Mass of Christian Burial on Saturday.
Rockton
Joan Meller of Rockton
Funeral and visitation was Thursday, January 12, 2023.
Roscoe
Dolores Thompson enjoyed working with her hands
Funeral will be Friday afternoon, Jan. 20, 2023.
Rockton
Andy Davis lived life with gusto
Services were held Saturday, Jan. 14, 2023 in Madison, WI.
Rockton
Vicki Ciarpaglini: faith and family always came first
Funeral will be Tuesday morning, Jan. 17, 2023, with visitation on Monday.
Roscoe
Edward Krull was a Certified Public Accountant
Visitation will be Friday evening, Jan. 20, 2023, with funeral Saturday afternoon.
Roscoe
Patty Duggan started Duggan Painting with her husband
Visitation will be Sunday afternoon, Jan. 15, 2023, with funeral Monday morning.
Roscoe
As HRFD Chief Don Shoevlin retires, Chief Patrick Trollop picks up the torch
Dec. 30, 2022 was Don Shoevlin's last day and Patrick Trollop's first day as Fire Chief.
Rockton
Sue Reader was outgoing and the life of every party
A celebration of life will be held at a later date.
Shirland
Nathan Shockley loved his family and his four-legged best friend
Visitation will be Tuesday, Jan. 3, 2023.
Rockton
Lynn Lederman owned Guenther Electric in Beloit
Memorial ceremony was Saturday afternoon, Jan. 7, 2023
Roscoe
Park bench on Stone Bridge Trail memorializes Ashley Hardin
Employees of Ecolab wanted to find some way to honor Hardin.
Roscoe
Roscoe trustees approve a long list of liquor licenses and ordinances at Dec. 6 Village meeting
Two trustees voted against the 2022 property tax levy and the Townhomes of White Oak project.
Rockton
New gift and consignment shop opens in downtown Rockton
Truly Treasured Gift N Thrift sells gently-used, clean clothing, vintage and handmade gifts.
Roscoe
Remembering Pearl Harbor in Roscoe
The Roscoe VFW commemorates Pearl Harbor with a ceremony at Riverside Park.
Rockton
The best pancakes in town: at the Rockton Christmas Walk
Proceeds from the breakfast, which had record attendance, will benefit Wimpy's Fund.
Rockton
Dueling Pianos return to entertain capacity crowd at American Center
During the sold-out performance, guests in Christmas sweaters bid on festive baskets.
Roscoe
Harlem-Roscoe Fire Chief Don Shoevlin retiring at the end of the year
The public will celebrate Chief Shoevlin's retirement on Friday, Dec. 30, 2022.