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WEEK OF AUGUST 1 TO 7, 2021
The Rock River Times. August 11, 2021
Death Notices Patrick Campbell 88 Rockton 8/2/2021 Gary Hobbs 75 Rockford 8/2/2021 Bruce Howell 65 Rockford 8/2/2021 Victor Hernandez 29 Rockford 8/2/2021 Mildred Ross 93 Rockford 8/2/2021 Richard Fielder 80 Rockford 8/2/2021 John Hamaker 80 Rockford 8/2/2021 Brenda Kohler 58 Rockford 8/2/2021 James Blaha 70 Rockford 8/3/2021 Lorraine Mosley 93 Rockford 8/3/2021 Doris Edwards 92 Rockford 8/3/2021 Stephanie Cross 43 Rockford 8/3/2021 Robert Welke 81 Rockford 8/3/2021 James Saulsbury 88 Rockford 8/3/2021 Michael Ellman 59 Rockford 8/3/2021 Lyner Jones 57 Rockford 8/3/2021 Patrick Fanello 48 Rockford 8/3/2021 Reginald Lockett 60 Rockford 8/3/2021 Phyllis Miller 89 Rockford 8/4/2021 Arlene Bloomquist 85 Rockford 8/4/2021 Bryant Bauling 57 Rockford 8/4/2021 Richard Nelli 58 Rockford 8/4/2021 Brandan Connor 29 Machesney Park 8/4/2021 Anita Daughenbaugh 82 Rockford 8/4/2021 Betty Copus 74 South Beloit 8/4/2021 Kemelm Groff 92 Rockford 8/4/2021 John Owens 86 Rockford 8/4/2021 Milunga Desire 69 Rockford 8/4/2021 Henson Brock 43 Rockford 8/4/2021 Timothy Gear 69 Rockford 8/5/2021 Joshua Gibbons 28 Rockford 8/5/2021 Phillip Reed 78 Rockford 8/5/2021 Cheryl Koehnke 68 Rockford 8/5/2021 Douglas Waddell 90 Rockford 8/5/2021 Edward Anderson 91 Rockford 8/5/2021 Eleanor Lantz 95 Loves Park 8/5/2021 David Price 70 Rockford 8/5/2021 Justin Parker 35 Rockford 8/6/2021 Richard Edmonds 79 Loves Park 8/6/2021 Judith Walker 76 Rockford 8/6/2021 Thomas Burton 80 Rockford 8/6/2021 Joyce Metcalf 80 Machesney Park 8/6/2021 Patricia Craiglow 89 Rockford 8/6/2021 Donald Showmaker 84 Rockford 8/6/2021 Marla Fendler 71 Rockford 8/7/2021 Mary Beck 48 Rockford 8/7/2021 Mamie Setterquist 94 Rockford 8/7/2021 John Stary 72 Rockford 8/7/2021 Cheryl Follman 61 Loves Park 8/7/2021 Cecilia Posada 78 Cherry Valley 8/7/2021 Billy Hicks 56 Cherry Valley 8/7/2021 Leisha Hicks 60 Cherry Valley 8/7/2021 Patricia Hart 76 Rockford 8/7/2021 Larry Clayton 80 Rockford 8/7/2021 Brian Leikam 59 Loves Park 8/7/2021 Dolores Martin 80 Rockford 8/7/2021 Ron Kongsangobsakul 40 Rockford 8/8/2021 Eric Powers 53 Rockford 8/8/2021 Dorothy Cnode 76 Rockford 8/8/2021 Lorraine White 83 Rockford 8/8/2021 James Smith 58 Rockford 8/8/2021 Elliott Cutts 74 Rockford 8/8/2021 Mason Charlet 57 Loves Park 8/8/2021 Kelli Roccaforte 54 Rockford 8/8/2021 Howard Bannen 91 Rockford 8/9/2021 Steven Lennon 72 Loves Park 8/9/2021 Ronald Roberson 67 Rockford 8/9/2021 Diane Bush 67 Rockford 8/9/2021 Marcella Wright 89 Rockford 8/9/2021
Death notices are provided by the Winnebago County Coroner’s office.
Crossword
Theme: Football
THE LUCKIEST SIGNS THIS WEEK: LEO, VIRGO AND LIBRA
ARIES
You’ll have to make time for your family. Your children or elderly parents need you. You won’t hesitate to give them your full at tention and display your devotion. Love will be felt deeply by sharing small moments.
TAURUS
You might go back to school, or at least sign up for a brief but rewarding course. Even though it’ll require considerable ef fort and you don’t have much time to spare, you’ll reap the benefits very quickly.
GEMINI
At work, you’ll likely put in some extra hours and be paid handsomely for it. This extra effort will earn you a promotion and put you in the good graces of upper man agement. In your love life, romance is in the cards.
CANCER
If you’re about to make a fresh start in your professional life, you’ll finally be on the path to a rewarding career. Your salary will be impressive and allow you to save more. Most importantly, you’ll be able to loosen up and find happiness.
LEO
You’ll be inspired. You’ll manage to define your priorities and visualize your future. You’ll have a realization about a new path to follow, and you’ll have the opportunity to learn about a new culture.
VIRGO
You’ll have to organize an event in accor dance with safety restrictions. It’ll only takes a few words to restore the peace with those around you. In your love life, changes need to be made in order to strengthen your connection.
LIBRA
You’ll be promoted after a colleague resigns. A new lifestyle will lead to some great and, at times, surprising accomplishments. Relati ves will invite you on a short trip that will go a long way to recharging your batteries.
SCORPIO
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8. Hammer or sickle 48. Mourner’s song SAGITTARIUS 9. Europe’s highest totoArthur It takes 49. timeCamelot, and patience realize your volcano great Steffi dreams.50. AfterTennis all, Rome wasn’t built in a 10. Born, in bio 51. College day. Collaboration is a officer-traingreat tool to advance your projects, ambitions and goals. Some 12. Marinara fruit ing prog. times, it’s to tearof things down in 13. Ornamental hair net 52.necessary *Number downs build. 14. *Grabbing penaltyorder toto get a first down 19. Breath freshener CAPRICORN 53. Anis-f lavored 22. * P r e - g a mAtework aperitif or elsewhere, you’ll have to exer encouragement Site of Taj Mahal cise your54. patience to reach an agreement. You can’t55. keep*Lambeau bickering with people. If you 23. Rose oil Field 24. One’s assertion have a legal jumpmatter to settle, you’ll likely case. 25. Collec tible in win a your56. Poetic “even” cabinet AQUARIUS 26. *Fourth down option If you’ve been struggling with health is 27. Colonoscopy sues, your doctor will finally find the right tract treatment. At work, you can expect a pro 2 8 . A n c i e n t motion. Your significant other will have some tender, romantic words for you. assembly area 29. B in IBS PISCES 32. *Start of a foot- You’ll be proud of a significant achieve ball play ment. You might save someone, even if 33. Goo on a trunk it’s just by listening to them at the right 36. *Scrimmage- moment. This will earn you their eternal gratitude. However, someone else might related penalty take advantage of your generosity. 38. Plant louse
WEEK OF AUGUST 8 TO 14, 2021 THE LUCKIEST SIGNS THIS WEEK:
SCORPIO, SAGITTARIUS AND CAPRICORN Horoscope
ARIES
Your sense of esthetics will reach new heights as you create one masterpiece after an other in your daytoday life. Your patience will pay off for one reason or another, and you’ll be able to work some magic in your relationship.
TAURUS
You might spend part of the week at home. If you have young children, you’ll have a lot of responsibilities on your plate. A situa tion at home will require your attention. If you’re single, you’ll have a surprising en counter.
GEMINI
You’ll have a lot of running around to do, and it could take longer than expected. Don’t turn down invitations to relax and have fun from friends and family members. You need to let go. Selling your house would be quite profitable.
CANCER
You’ll find solutions for financial problems, even small ones. Don’t hesitate to consult friends and professionals so you can get all the facts straight. You’ll receive funding for a project.
LEO
You’ll have a lot going on in the weeks ahead, and time will fly by. You’ll put your imagination to good use. At work, a pro ject will soon be worth its weight in gold. You might need to get some rest to better channel your energy.
VIRGO
Even though time is in short supply, your perseverance and determination will lead you across the finish line. At work, you need to enjoy what you do in order to feel like you belong. Some reflection on the mat ter is required.
LIBRA
Regardless of any restrictions in your area, there’s bound to be an event in which you have to deal with numerous people. Your ex pansive imagination will allow you to create a masterpiece, much to your amazement.
SCORPIO
Time is in short supply, and you’ll have no choice but to remain organized. You’ll need to let go of a fair amount of stress after ward. Additionally, it’s a good idea to take some time to reconnect with old friends.
SAGITTARIUS
You might want to take a little vacation before the end of the summer. Pay atten tion to the details involved in a longterm or workrelated project. Afterward, you’ll let your hair down and have some fun.
CAPRICORN
Emotions will be running high, and you might overreact. Be careful with money, as you’ll be tempted to make a few im pulse purchases. If you treat yourself, do so in moderation and try to be reasonable.
AQUARIUS
After a promotion, it’s a good idea to buy new clothes to match your new position. You’ll invest in your image for both per sonal and professional reasons. You want to look good in any situation.
PISCES
You’ll find yourself with several fires to put out. You’ll be generously rewarded for your efforts though. For example, you might get an impressive promotion. Your love interest will express some form of commitment.
