Horoscopes

Death Notices

James McIntyre 85 Roscoe 12/27/2021 Laurie Mann 48 Rockford 12/27/2021 John Szatkowski 65 Loves Park 12/27/2021 Donald Swartz 91 Rockford 12/27/2021 Trestik Frank 95 Rockford 12/27/2021 Authur Farrington 79 Rockford 12/27/2021 Kenneth Zimmerman 82 Rockford 12/27/2021 Gene Johnson 85 Winnebago 12/27/2021 James Perkins 50 Rockford 12/27/2021 Herbert Jackson 91 Rockford 12/28/2021 Aurora Veradegutierrez 83 Machesney Park 12/28/2021 Teesi Heljula 87 Rockford 12/28/2021 Johann Dalsanto 90 South Beloit 12/28/2021 David Conover 91 Rockford 12/28/2021 Brian Larson 62 Rockford 12/28/2021 Laura Molina 53 Rockford 12/28/2021 Thomas Foley 90 Rockford 12/28/2021 Janice Kooistra 67 Rockford 12/28/2021 Teron Lake 42 Rockford 12/28/2021 Meryle Spraque 92 Roscoe 12/28/2021 Jeffrey Jansen 69 Rockford 12/28/2021 David Schoch 84 Rockford 12/28/2021 Bryan Gask 74 Rockford 12/28/2021 Susan Marie Holland 74 Machesney Park 12/28/2021 Ellis Harper 34 Rockford 12/28/2021 Diane Bowers 65 Rockford 12/29/2021 Maurine Lawson 71 Rockford 12/29/2021 Joyce Beaman 82 Machesney Park 12/29/2021 Brit Tuneberg 15 Rockford 12/29/2021 Star Bouma 40 Rockford 12/29/2021 Juan Hernandez 49 Rockford 12/29/2021 Ledford Davis 41 Rockford 12/29/2021 Leona Heffran 84 Rockford 12/29/2021 Yolanda Hess 75 Rockford 12/29/2021 Jennifer Bertone 61 Rockford 12/29/2021 Scott Brown 79 Rockford 12/29/2021 Jack Tuggle Sr. 87 Cherry Valley 12/30/2021 Ronald Pierce 71 Rockford 12/30/2021 Robert Peterson 79 Rockford 12/30/2021 Ronnie Vaughn 80 Rockford 12/30/2021 Marvin Zantow 80 Rockford 12/30/2021 Richard Leatherby 95 Rockford 12/30/2021 Donna White 72 Rockford 12/30/2021 Charlene Theisen 75 Rockford 12/30/2021 Matthew McKenzie 53 Rockford 12/30/2021 William Weber 59 Rockford 12/30/2021 Shaziman Ademi 80 Rockford 12/30/2021 Judy Gunderson 84 Rockford 12/30/2021 Edna Moore 69 Rockford 12/30/2021 Robert Shaver 69 Rockford 12/30/2021 Nancy Matias 75 Rockford 12/30/2021 Jeffry Ewert 77 Rockford 12/31/2021 Joanne Sullivan 75 Loves Park 12/31/2021 Diane Garza 59 Rockford 12/31/2021 Jean Watson 89 Rockton 12/31/2021 Pablo Massas Munoz 92 Rockford 12/31/2021 Steven Straley 68 Winnebago 12/31/2021 Joan Halbrader 71 Rockford 12/31/2021 Matt Toohey 68 Winnebago 12/31/2021 R.C. Rexroad 85 Rockford 12/31/2021 Donald Gross 63 Rockford 12/31/2021 Jerry Fuller 74 Rockford 12/31/2021 Robert Remsen 78 Cherry Valley 12/31/2021 Ronnie Corbitt 49 Rockford 12/31/2021 Nieves Cruz 64 Rockford 12/31/2021 Kenneth Bouma 62 Rockford 12/31/2021 Shirley Williams 54 Rockford 12/31/2021 Clyde Young 77 Rockford 1/1/2022 Kimberly Stacionis 70 Rockford 1/1/2022 Arlene Stultz 92 Rockford 1/1/2022 Debra Brown 52 Rockford 1/1/2022 Gerald McKenna 76 Loves Park 1/1/2022 Darold Wubbena 74 Rockford 1/1/2022 Albert Laudato 68 Rockford 1/1/2022 LTanya Lilly 49 Rockford 1/1/2022 Mickie Jean Kennedy 70 Rockford 1/1/2022 Bruce Biermann 70 Rockford 1/1/2022 George Fredlin 89 Loves Park 1/1/2022 Jerald Ward 75 Machesney Park 1/1/2022 William Ordway 80 Rockford 1/1/2022 John Billings 62 Rockford 1/2/2022 Mildred Lape 89 Rockford 1/2/2022 Gerald Meyer 67 Rockford 1/2/2022 Raben Halsey 70 Rockford 1/2/2022 Kerry Blake 69 Rockford 1/2/2022 Nanelle Due 97 Rockford 1/2/2022 Billy Eslora 47 Rockford 1/2/2022 Estella Brownlee 91 Rockford 1/2/2022 Sarah Piper 43 Roscoe 1/2/2022 Karen Leyes 67 Rockford 1/2/2022 Timmy Sykes 51 Rockford 1/2/2022 Kathleen Keller 76 Rockford 1/3/2022 Dean Masood 41 Rockford 1/3/2022 Marguerite Fowler 96 Rockford 1/3/2022 Vickie Stevens 65 South Beloit 1/3/2022

Crossword Theme: American Authors

Across

1. Cause for a duel 5. Nelson Mandela’s org. 8. “____ in the shade” 12. Andean people’s chew 13. “White Wedding” singer 14. Like a haunted mansion 15. South American tuber, pl. 16. Type of cotton fiber 17. Desired forecast? 18. *”The Underground Railroad” author 20. Like West Wing office 21. Not silently 22. “When We Were Kings” subject 23. Hand over (2 words) 26. Barbecued 30. The Jackson 5 1970 hit 31. Repressed 34. “Alice Doesn’t ____ Here Anymore” 35. State of dishonor 37. Three, to Caesar 38. Brightest star in Cygnus 39. Performer’s time to shine 40. “No.1 Ladies Detective ____” book series 42. African migrator 43. *”The Night Watchman” author 45. *”Little Women” author 47. Poor man’s caviar 48. Analyze 50. Canter or gallop 52. *”A Farewell to Arms” author 56. Latin dance 57. Club on the links 58. Kind or courteous 59. Los ____, CA 60. Round feed storage 61. Not odd 62. Colonial times laborer 63. Band performance 64. Theodores, to friends

Down

1. Flat-bottomed boat 2. Scottish lake 3. Antioxidants-rich berry 4. Popular primo dish in Italian restaurant, pl. 5. Bye, to Edith Piaf 6. Wanderer 7. Garbed 8. *”Moby Dick” author 9. Length times width 10. Call someone, in the olden days 11. Poetic “ever” 13. Apple invention 14. Food contaminant 19. Run off to wed 22. Jean of Dadaism 23. Out of style 24. Find repugnant 25. Burn with coffee, e.g. 26. *Ursula K. Le ____ 27. Jargon 28. It happens at a certain time and place 29. First novel, e.g. 32. Near in space or time 33. Not a win nor a loss 36. *”Song of Solomon” author 38. *”Chronicles” author and songwriter 40. *NY Times bestselling author Atkins or playing card 41. Gambling venue 44. Smidgins 46. Young swan 48. Eagle’s nest 49. Young salmon 50. *”Miss Lulu Bett” author 51. Highest adult male singing voice 52. Snake’s warning 53. Take as a wife 54. Got A+ 55. Desires or cravings 56. Sticky substance

Horoscope THE LUCKIEST SIGNS THIS WEEK: ARIES, TAURUS AND GEMINI ARIES

You’re craving a fresh start and are determined to rebuild your life. You also feel the need to escape and get away from it all.

TAURUS

You’ll make travel plans with your friends. Don’t delay! Free up your schedule and get your passport and other necessary documents together. Your smile will be contagious.

GEMINI

Proper planning will ensure you get everything done on time. You’ll finally get around to organizing your life and will finish everything you’ve been putting off.

CANCER

This is an excellent time to follow through on your new year’s resolutions. You’ll learn new skills by participating in onthejob training. You’ll also be interested in trying new things.

LEO

Be careful about what you say. At work, don’t overlook any details, especially if big changes are on the horizon. In your love life, a major project will strengthen your relationship.

VIRGO

At work, you’ll need to be patient and prepare for a negotiation. You’re also entitled to ask for a raise. Things are going well in your love life.

LIBRA

At work or elsewhere, you’ll receive welldeserved compliments. Your significant other will pay attention to the small things. There may be an office romance on the horizon.

SCORPIO

You’ll spend a few days at home recharging your batteries or getting over a cold. This is a great time for you. You’ll easily find inspiration and be extremely creative.

SAGITTARIUS

You’ll spend a lot of time on the road, on the phone, on social media or at work. When needed, you’ll find kind people who lend a hand.

CAPRICORN

You’ll find a solution to your financial problems. You have impeccable style and will look fashionable in almost any situation.

AQUARIUS

Your spontaneous act of generosity will boost your selfesteem. Be careful with your money, or at least set a budget if you’re on vacation.

PISCES

Big things are happening. However, stress may drain your energy and leave you bedridden for a few days. You’re the kind of person who wants to help everyone, but to avoid burnout, you should focus your energy on helping those who deserve it.