Death notices for the far Stateline: Mar. 3, 2026

We remember those who are no longer with us in Rockton, Roscoe, and South Beloit.

Death notices for the far Stateline: Mar. 3, 2026
Joseph Gibbons, Donald Armstrong, Jamie Cootware, Rick Correnti

With sadness, we announce the following deaths for Rockton, Roscoe, and South Beloit in recent weeks:

Feb. 15, 2026:
Juanita M. Dover, 86, Roscoe
She lived on Weeping Willow Lane.

Feb. 18, 2026:
Joseph A. Gibbons, 80, Rockton
With his beloved wife, he enjoyed 50 years of adventures, including motorcycle rallies in Wisconsin, golfing in Door County, winters in Texas, and a memorable train trip through the Canadian Rockies.

Joseph Gibbons (1945-2026)

Feb. 20, 2026:
Donald A. Armstrong, 68, Roscoe
Known as a hard worker at North Park Water District for 44 years, he enjoyed riding his Harley Davidson motorcycle and was an active member of the Rockford Steel Pigs Motorcycle Club. 

Donald Armstrong (1957-2026)

Feb. 23, 2026:
Ronald Hanzel, 59, Roscoe
He lived on Valerian Way.

Feb. 24, 2026:
Rick A. Correnti, 77, Rockton
With a witty personality and strong sense of humor, for over 35 years he worked mostly as an electrical engineer. He loved nothing more than sharing memories with family and friends.

Rick Correnti (1948-2026)

Feb. 25, 2026:
Jamie E. Cootware, 80, South Beloit
Born in England, she graduated from South Beloit High School but worked for many years back in England. After returning to the States, she was a bartender at Viking Lanes and The Wagon Wheel, among other careers.

Jamie Cootware (1945-2026)

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