Deaths

Death notices for the Stateline: June 16, 2025

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

Michael McGinnis

Jun 16, 2025 — 2 min read

Lois Hunt, Reggie Klaas, Louise Jack, Katherine Dayton, Patrick Brayton

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

June 4, 2025:
Patrick J. Brayton, 70, Rockton
He died exactly 17 years after his much beloved mother. He will be buried in the Brayton family plot at Livingston Cemetery near Belvidere, IL

June 5, 2025:
Katherine A. Dayton, 84, Roscoe
Nicknamed "Treasure," she endured hardship with a smile. From Pittsburgh, she also lived in Loves Park and the Chicago area.

June 8, 2025:
Lois R. Hunt, 79, Roscoe
With her husband of 43 years, she enjoyed interacting with customers at their self storage business, nurturing their pet ducks, refurbishing two homes, and traveling, both in their motor home and abroad.

Reggie Klaas , 44, Roscoe
He was a protecting and loving father and grandfather who worked for gum manufacturers Mondelēz and Perfetti Van Melle for the last 10 years.

Louise J. Jack, 95, Roscoe
She will be remembered for her quick wit, her infectious laugh, and her ability to talk for hours. She enjoyed helping family with their businesses.