Roscoe, IL
Death notices for Rockton and Roscoe: 12/18/2022
With sadness we announce recent deaths for the Roscoe and Rockton area.
Michael McGinnis
Michael founded Rockton-Roscoe News in 2021 after being laid off from his previous job. Since then, his work has been honored by the Illinois Press Association. He studied communications and theater arts at a small Indiana college.
Happenings
Harmony for Hunger Concert
Fri Mar 17 6:30 pm, Hononegah Performing Arts Center 307 Salem St. Rockton IL, 61072
Roscoe, IL
What to do in Rockton and Roscoe - Friday, Dec 16 - Friday, Dec 23
Still to come... our community calendar will tell you what's happening.
Roscoe, IL
John Denbow was superintendent of The Ledges Golf Course
A memorial gathering will be held Wednesday afternoon, Dec. 21, 2022
Happenings
Christmas Fireworks Celebration
Sat Dec 17 6:30 pm, Williams Tree Farm 4661 Yale Bridge Road. Rockton IL, 61072
Roscoe, IL
Fire at Roscoe home displaces family, dog
The Red Cross is making sure the family and pets have a place to stay after the fire.
Happenings
Matchbox Toy Show
Sat Dec 17 9:00 am, Life Church 5910 Elevator Rd Roscoe IL, 61073
Roscoe, IL
Christmas services in Rockton and Roscoe
Most churches in Rockton and Roscoe have special Christmas plans.
Roscoe, IL
Local Rotarians donate 2,000 books to young Ukrainian refugees in Chicago
The Rockton-Roscoe club helped raise $15,000 in one day.
Roscoe, IL
Janice Kumm loved giving gifts and having the whole family around her
Celebration of Life will be Saturday evening, Dec. 17, 2022.
Rockton, IL
Tim Young was an accomplished machine tool builder
A celebration of life will be held in the spring or summer of 2023.
Happenings
Music: Rick Marchione at After the Vine
Sun Dec 18 5:00 pm, After the Vine 181 Hawick Dr. Rockton IL, 61072
Happenings
Mobile Blood Drive - McDonald's Parking Lot
Thu Dec 22 9:30 am, McDonald's Parking Lot 13454 Quail Trail Rockton IL, 61072
Roscoe, IL
Death notices for Rockton and Roscoe: 12/11/2022
With sadness we announce several deaths for the Roscoe and Rockton area in recent weeks.
Roscoe, IL
Pete DiCaro played trombone with the Rockford Wind Ensemble, helped found the Hononegah Lions Soccer Club
Celebration of life will be Saturday afternoon, Dec. 17, 2022.
Rockton, IL
Driver extricated after Rockton Road collision
Two were taken in ambulances with serious injuries
South Beloit, IL
Colton Rohs was unselfishly generous
A celebration of life and memorial will be announced later.
Roscoe, IL
Peggy Doyle: her favorite holiday was Christmas
Visitation and funeral will be Monday morning, Dec. 12, 2022
Roscoe, IL
Hometown Holiday Community Celebration: Events and Schedule
Three dozen things to do at Roscoe's Hometown Holiday Celebration on Saturday, Dec. 10.
Rockton, IL
LeRoy Gleasman was always willing to lend a helping hand
A graveside ceremony will be held Friday morning, Dec. 9, 2022
Happenings
Live Music: Fred & Ginger
Fri Dec 9 7:00 pm, After the Vine 163 East Hawick Rockton IL, 61072
Roscoe, IL
Marilyn Gunther enjoyed gardening and bird watching
Graveside service in Norridge, IL will be held Wednesday afternoon, Dec. 14, 2022.
Happenings
Rockton Village Board of Trustees
Tue Dec 20 7:00 pm, Village of Rockton Municipal Center 110 East Main Street Rockton IL, 61072
Happenings
Village of Roscoe Board Meeting
Tue Dec 20 6:30 pm, Village of Roscoe 10631 Main Street Roscoe IL, 61073
Rockton, IL
Maria Paula Reyes enjoyed knitting, crocheting, casinos, and bingo
Visitation and funeral will be Thursday morning, December 8, 2022.
