Deaths

Death notices for the Stateline: Nov. 11, 2024

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

Michael McGinnis

Nov 11, 2024 — 1 min read

Andi McDevitt, Jerry Robertson, Mike Brown, Billy Blum, Bob Senn, Dennis Lamb

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

Oct. 4, 2024:
Dennis Lamb, 75, Roscoe
A long-time salesman, he ran the Chicago Marathon when he was 40, and then decided one marathon was enough.

Oct. 24, 2024:
Mike Brown, 85, Roscoe
Affectionately known by area schools as “The Ring-Man,” Mike was a Josten’s salesman and 25-year resident of Roscoe. He retired to Big Sky, MT and later to Folsom, CA.

Oct. 29, 2024:
Andi McDevitt, 35, Roscoe
She was a registered nurse and could crochet anything, even a Nativity set.

Nov. 3, 2024:
Bob Senn, 67, South Beloit
He worked as a mold maker and field machinist, but some of his favorite activities were hunting, fishing, and boating.

Nov. 4, 2024:
Billy Blum, 87, Rockton
A native of Evansville, WI and an Army veteran, he worked for Yates American for 43 years.

Nov. 6, 2024:
Jerry Robertson, 90, South Beloit
He was an Army veteran with 25 great-grandchildren and five great-great-grandchildren.

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