Death notices for the far Stateline: Dec. 22, 2025
We remember those who are no longer with us in Rockton, Roscoe, and South Beloit.
With sadness, we announce the following deaths for Rockton, Roscoe, and South Beloit in recent weeks:
Dec. 3, 2025:
Robert J. Steffey, 75, Roscoe
He lived on Forest Ridge Drive.
Dec. 6, 2025:
Michael R. Morris, 74, South Beloit
He lived on Klinewood Road.
Dec. 13, 2025:
Mary L. Bestor, 84, Rockton
In her early teenage years she met the man she said she'd marry and in 1959 she married the love of her life. She was an avid accordion player, assorted crafts, garage sales, family history and long car rides.
Dec. 14, 2025:
Sharen K. Crosby, 80, Roscoe
She was a waitress at the Butterfly Club for over 20 years. She loved dancing, vacationing, talking, being near the water, and making new friends.
Dec. 15, 2025:
Franklin P. Moline, 65, Roscoe
He lived on Jesters Row.
Dec. 17, 2025:
Allan D. Mathieu, 84, Rockton
A lifelong farmer, he raised Jersey cows and worked for the Rockford Fire Department for 28 years. He was a Harrison Township supervisor and a faithful member of the First Congregational Church of Roscoe.
Dec. 18, 2025:
Ronald G. Gaddy, 77, South Beloit
He worked for many years as a maintenance and crane operator. He enjoyed fishing, camping, playing golf, and softball. He loved four- wheeling, boating, sewing, and watching Western movies and shows. He could fix anything.
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