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  "description": "We remember those who are no longer with us in Rockton, Roscoe, and South Beloit. ",
  "path": "/death-notices-for-the-far-stateline-feb-24-2026/",
  "publishedAt": "2026-02-25T08:07:22.000Z",
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  "tags": [
    "Scott D. Swinford",
    "Glen L. Gabel Sr.",
    "Patricia J. Doyle-Erickson",
    "Harold Schermerhorn",
    "Mary Lou Christiansen",
    "John A. Malcott",
    "Jimmy L. Lewis",
    "Marla R. Wallace",
    "Patricia L. Dotson",
    "Neil E. McLaughlin",
    "Death notices for the far Stateline: Feb. 17, 2026",
    "Death notices for the far Stateline: Feb. 10, 2026",
    "Death notices for the far Stateline: Feb. 3, 2026",
    "Death notices for the far Stateline: Jan. 27, 2026",
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  "textContent": "With sadness, we announce the following deaths for Rockton, Roscoe, and South Beloit in recent weeks:\n\n**Feb. 1, 2026:**\nScott D. Swinford, 58, Rockton\n _He lived on Kocher Street and owned a motorcycle._\n\nScott Swinford (1968-2026)\n\nGlen L. Gabel Sr., 95, Roscoe\n _A graduate of Hononegah High School, he served as president of the Roscoe Improvement Association and a trustee for the Village of Roscoe and the Harlem–Roscoe Fire Department. He took great pride in helping a friend build his boat._\n\nGlen Gabel (1930-2026)\n\n**Feb. 15, 2026:**\nPatricia J. Doyle-Erickson, 60, Roscoe\n _She served as an operating room nurse for over 20 years. She loved cruises, family vacations to Florida, summers at local beaches, and finding fun winter activities for the kids. For Thanksgiving, everyone knew exactly who would be bringing the apple pie._\n\nPatricia Erickson (1965-2026)\n\n**Feb. 16, 2026:**\nHarold Schermerhorn, 92, Roscoe\n _After growing up in Minnesota as one of eleven children, he spent 27 years at Goss Printing, then worked in maintenance at Hononegah until his retirement in 1997._\n\nHarold Schermerhorn (1933-2026)\n\n**Feb. 19, 2026:**\nMary Lou Christiansen, 87, Roscoe\n _Married for 72 years and an accountant at Sundstrand for 23 years, she had a special gift for making holidays magical, and loved puzzles, sewing, and handicrafts._\n\nMary Lou Christiansen (1938-2026)\n\nJohn A. Malcott, 77, Rockton\n _The former owner of Rockford Rigging, he loved playing handball and golf. He had a quiet strength and a big heart._\n\nJohn Malcott (1948-2026)\n\nJimmy L. Lewis, 76, Rockton\n _He worked for many years as a dry cleaner, but he was also a race car driver at the Rockford Speedway. He enjoyed the outdoors, camping, boating, fishing, and spending time with his family._\n\nJimmy Lewis (1949-2026)\n\n**Feb. 20, 2026:**\nMarla R. Wallace, 69, Rockton\n _Born in DeKalb, she graduated from Beloit Memorial High School. She was married at the Church by the Side of the Road. She loved her cats, dogs, and squirrels. She delighted in puffball mushrooms in her yard._\n\nPatricia L. Dotson, 76, South Beloit\n _She graduated from South Beloit High School as class president. For more than 35 years, she served in the Media and Technology Services Department at the School District of Beloit, where she was a \"second mom\" to many students._\n\nPatricia Dotson (1949-2026)\n\n**Feb. 22, 2026:**\nNeil E. McLaughlin, 83, Rockton\n _He lived on Echo Drive for more than 35 years. He was a supporter of the Natural Land Institute and Severson Dells. His final resting place is Scandinavian Cemetery in Rockford, IL._\n\nNeil McLaughlin (1942-2026)\n\nGet our daily newsletter delivered free to your inbox: hometown news from Roscoe, South Beloit, and Rockton.\n\nSubscribe free\n\n### Other recent obituaries\n\nDeath notices for the far Stateline: Feb. 17, 2026\n\nDeath notices for the far Stateline: Feb. 10, 2026\n\nDeath notices for the far Stateline: Feb. 3, 2026\n\nDeath notices for the far Stateline: Jan. 27, 2026\n\n _Families from Rockton, Roscoe, and South Beloit may send birth, wedding, or funeral announcements at no charge to_ _editor@roscoenews.com_ _. Many images were enhanced using_ _Hotpot.ai_ _._",
  "title": "Death notices for the far Stateline: Feb. 24, 2026",
  "updatedAt": "2026-02-25T08:08:50.470Z"
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