Deaths

Death notices for the Stateline: Mar. 3, 2025

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

Michael McGinnis

Mar 3, 2025 — 1 min read

Thomas Lowery, Dennis W. Taylor, Robert Hinrichs, Dick Pearce, Kennie Sather, Steven Magdziarz

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

Feb. 21, 2025:
Robert Hinrichs, 87, Roscoe
He was a farmer most of his life. He later worked at Fox Valley Systems and the Village of Roscoe.

Dennis W. Taylor, 87, Roscoe
A hardworking and resilient man, he spent his entire career at Ro-Pal Machine. He found joy fishing on a quiet morning, camping with family, and playing a game of darts. He never let a loved one leave without his signature words: “Thanks, be careful.”

Dick Pearce, 74, Roscoe
He retired from Chrysler in 1998 after 30 years. He was a White Sox season ticket holder. He enjoyed cooking Italian beef and meatballs as well as sharing bananas and peaches with his grandson.

Feb. 26, 2025:
Thomas Lowery, 75, Roscoe
He joined the Marines during the Vietnam War and retired 28 years later as Master Sergeant. He worked 14 years at the Post Office, then 9 years as a bus driver. He loved fishing, bowled two perfect 300 games, and enjoyed 13 cruises to the Caribbean.

Feb. 27, 2025:
Steven Magdziarz, 54, Roscoe
From an early age, he embraced life with energy and curiosity, with football games, the Phantom Regiment drum corps, and a knack for taking gadgets apart -though not always putting them back together.

Mar. 2, 2025:
Kennie Sather, 71, South Beloit
He enjoyed woodworking, NASCAR, jigsaw puzzles, spending time with family, and showing off his rock collection.

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