Death notices for the far Stateline: Mar. 17, 2026
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:
Jan. 25, 2026:
Karin Trost, 74, Roscoe
She began her career as a fourth-grade teacher at Kinnikinnick School in Roscoe, later returning to teaching as a special education instructor for visually impaired students in Rockford Public Schools.
Mar. 8, 2026:
Mark A. Lancaster, 67, South Beloit
Born in Beloit, he graduated from Beloit Catholic High School in 1976. Mark was a lifelong fan of the Chicago Bears and the Chicago Cubs even when they weren't winning.
Mar. 12, 2026:
Willabelle M. Heilman, 101, South Beloit
She worked as a cook at many downtown Beloit restaurants, including The Royal. She graduated from South Beloit High School in 1942. Her second husband died more than 30 years ago. A jokester who told off color stories, she enjoyed fishing, gardening, knitting, canning, cooking, gambling and going out to eat with her family.
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Other recent obituaries
Death notices for the far Stateline: Mar. 10, 2026
Death notices for the far Stateline: Mar. 3, 2026
Death notices for the far Stateline: Feb. 24, 2026
Death notices for the far Stateline: Feb. 17, 2026
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