Death notices for the Stateline: May 20, 2026

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

May 13, 2026

Patrick Clark Whedon, 83, South Beloit

Obituary information for Patrick Clark Whedon

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May 7, 2026

Roger Ebert, 74, Roscoe

Obituary for Roger A. Ebert | Honquest Family Funeral Homes

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May 5, 2026

Janis M. Erikson, 75, South Beloit

Obituary information for Janis M. Erikson

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Robert Kocher, 80, Rockton

Robert (Bob) Kocher Obituary

Robert (Bob) Kocher, age 80, of Rockton, Illinois, passed away peacefully on May 5, 2026. He is survived by his loving wife, Gayle Kocher; his daughter, Anne (Jason) Hombach; and his cherished grandchildren, Jack, Sydney, and Justin, along with many other dear relatives and friends. He was preceded in death

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Nord Swanstrom, 76, Roscoe

Nord Swanstrom Obituary (1949 - 2026) - Roscoe, Illinois

Nord was born on July 8th, 1949 and passed away on May 8th, 2026 at the age of 76

Nord Swanstrom Obituary (1949 - 2026) - Roscoe, IllinoisMcCorkle Funeral Home (Pecatonica)

Joan Elsie Hilmer, 93, Roscoe

Joan Elsie Hilmer Obituary | Brian Mark Funeral Home | Beloit, WI

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2026

Patricia M. Maloney, 71, Roscoe

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Patricia Ann Stevens, affectionately known as "Nani" and "Patsy” McDonald, 94, South Beloit

Patricia Stevens Obituary (1931 - 2026) - Rockford, Illinois

Patricia was born on October 20th, 1931 and passed away on April 30th, 2026 at the age of 94

Patricia Stevens Obituary (1931 - 2026) - Rockford, IllinoisMcCorkle Funeral Home (Rockton)

Dolores E. Hulsey, 95, Roscoe

Dolores Elizabeth Hulsey Obituary May 4, 2026 - Worley - Luginbuel in Grove

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May 2, 2026

Jerry Francis Poplawski, 88, of Rockton

Jerry Francis Poplawski Obituary

Jerry Francis Poplawski, 88, of Rockton, Illinois, passed away on Saturday, May 2, 2026, after a short stay at Autumn Lake Healthcare in Beloit. Jerry was born on Sunday, November 21, 1937, in Edgar, Wisconsin, the son of Theodore and Margaret (Janick) Poplawski. Jerry graduated in 1955, from Marshfield High

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Thank you Patrick, Roger, Janis, Robert, Nord, Joan, Patricia, Dolores and Jerry for being a part of our communities. Rest well.

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Deaths - Rockton-Roscoe News

With sadness and yet with affection, each week we announce deaths in Rockton, Roscoe, and South Beloit.

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