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WEEK OF NOVEMBER 28 TO DECEMBER 4, 2021
The Rock River Times. December 1, 2021
Death Notices Jack Gilbertson 60 Rockford 11/22/2021 Sharon Holdgrafer 71 Rockford 11/22/2021 Marlo Goodrich 80 Rockford 11/22/2021 Joyce Pryor 66 Rockford 11/22/2021 Hosea Stanford 93 Rockford 11/22/2021 John Magnuson 46 Rockford 11/22/2021 Jill Musick 60 Rockford 11/22/2021 Richard Bast 53 Rockford 11/22/2021 Billy Hogue 64 Loves Park 11/22/2021 Shirley Shelton 75 Rockford 11/22/2021 Edward Heal 63 Rockford 11/22/2021 Shirley Johnson 87 Rockford 11/22/2021 Earl Davis 59 Rockford 11/23/2021 Georgia Sams 69 Rockford 11/23/2021 Lucille Bagley 87 Rockford 11/23/2021 Diane Rasmussen 71 Rockford 11/23/2021 John Ainsworth 83 Roscoe 11/23/2021 Malah’ki Lee 15 Rockford 11/23/2021 Dorothy McCollough 73 Rockford 11/23/2021 Ruth Bergquist 67 Rockford 11/24/2021 Laverne Quamme 78 Rockford 11/24/2021 Cindy Palm 64 Rockford 11/24/2021 Brian Lofquist 59 Rockford 11/24/2021 Robert Fromm 76 Rockford 11/24/2021 Bill Dole 69 Rockford 11/24/2021 Gregory Scalise 74 Machesney Park 11/24/2021 Walter Pflaume 65 Rockford 11/24/2021 Kevin Colschen 36 Rockford 11/24/2021 Jessie Cicero 85 Rockford 11/24/2021 Patsy Turner 86 Rockford 11/24/2021 Gerald Lumpkins 92 Rockford 11/24/2021 Joleen Dunavin 46 Rockford 11/24/2021 Joanne Lucarz 73 Rockford 11/24/2021 Betty Keefer 83 Rockford 11/24/2021 Patricia Czerniewski 82 Rockford 11/25/2021 Phillip Speracino 40 Rockford 11/25/2021 Frederick Nelson 70 Rockford 11/25/2021 Shirley Moore 77 Rockford 11/25/2021 Jeanette Clouser 100 Rockford 11/25/2021 Linda Jordan 83 Rockford 11/25/2021 Gloria Torrisi 92 Rockford 11/25/2021 John Poletto 67 Rockton 11/25/2021 Jenel Vaughn 51 Rockford 11/25/2021 Francis Licari 87 Rockford 11/25/2021 Rose Weinman 77 Rockford 11/25/2021 Ronald Wenberg 54 Rockford 11/25/2021 Mary Hertzmer 65 Rockford 11/26/2021 George Anderson 83 Pecatonica 11/26/2021 John Bender 76 Rockford 11/26/2021 Sidney Hensel 79 Loves Park 11/26/2021 Karen Shumate 63 Rockford 11/26/2021 Sandra Corner 61 Rockford 11/26/2021 Adolfo Antonio 87 Rockford 11/26/2021 James Smart 80 Rockford 11/26/2021 Phyllis Sampson 85 Rockford 11/26/2021 Keith Brieltz 86 Rockford 11/26/2021 Marilyn Miller 87 Rockford 11/27/2021 Kayla Nyamekye 74 Rockford 11/27/2021 Carole Dagnon 85 Rockford 11/27/2021 Richard Guffey 77 Rockford 11/27/2021 Richard Sweeney 84 Rockford 11/27/2021 Douglas Bixby 78 Rockford 11/27/2021 Divan Peterson 88 Rockford 11/27/2021 Sarah Frazer 76 Rockford 11/27/2021 Nora Bishop 79 Rockford 11/27/2021 Sheryl Jackson 67 Rockford 11/27/2021 Leona Sacco 100 Roscoe 11/27/2021 Terri Dawson 63 Rockford 11/27/2021 Nicole Gallagher 45 Rockford 11/27/2021 Russell Mitchell 63 Rockford 11/27/2021 Antoinette Gaddie 53 Rockford 11/27/2021 Margaret Jury 94 Rockford 11/28/2021 Beverly Schwater 74 Rockford 11/28/2021 Dorothy Fechter 94 Rockford 11/28/2021 Gayle Myatt 68 Rockford 11/28/2021 Shirley Tinoco 80 Rockford 11/28/2021 Lawrence Fleming 55 Rockford 11/28/2021 Leonard Kinberg 102 Rockford 11/29/2021 Daryl Harmon 90 Loves Park 11/29/2021 Roger Scheidegger 85 Rockford 11/29/2021
Death notices are provided by the Winnebago County Coroner’s office.
Crossword
Theme: Happy Holidays
THE LUCKIEST SIGNS THIS WEEK:
SAGITTARIUS, CAPRICORN AND AQUARIUS Horoscope
ARIES
You’ll be in an excellent position to lead some major projects. You’ll also be inspi red to make a few drastic changes at work. Your significant other will be in credibly thoughtful and romantic this week.
TAURUS
You’ll receive some good news about your health or that of a loved one. You’ll also see an unexpected increase in in come. What’s more, you’ll likely improve your worklife balance.
GEMINI
You’ll find yourself the focus of every one’s attention. You might also receive some form of recognition for your achie vements. This will be a source of immense pride and give you a confidence boost.
CANCER
You should keep an eye on what you eat during the holiday season and drink alcohol in moderation. You might expe rience an upset stomach this week.
LEO
You’ll have a lot of errands to run, and your phone won’t stop ringing. You might find yourself shuttling people around more than once. Your loved ones will start inviting you to parties as plans get underway.
VIRGO
You’ll have plenty of ideas for gifts and holiday parties. You’ll need to prepare a budget to assess their feasibility, how ever, so that you’re not tight on cash later. You’ll undoubtedly be very generous.
LIBRA
You’re a spontaneous person. When an idea comes to you, you can basically consider it done. You’ll feel a strong urge to get out of the house and socialize with friends. You’ll also get involved with a charitable cause.
Across 1. Pilgrim’s destination 6. Make a scene 9. Rubik’s puzzle 13. Hawaii environs 14. Toothy fish 15. Cone-shaped dwelling 16. White Swan in “Swan Lake” ballerina 17. ____-Wan Kenobi 18. *Decorate with wreaths and holly, e.g. 19. *Either dessert or source of heat (2 words) 21. *____ Day, or second day of Christmastide 23. Land parcel 24. Strauss of denim fame 25. Broadband access overseer, acr. 28. Clarified butter 30. Acute one and obtuse one 35. Southeastern Asian country 37. Jouster’s breastplate 39. Shrewdness 40. Caspian basin river 41 . * P a s a d e n a’s Tournament of ____
43. Tel ____, Israel 44. Native American emblem 46. “Why not?” 47. Hitchhiker’s quest 48. Omits when speaking 50. Hard to find 5 2 . B e a r ’s w i n t e r quarters 53. Hoodwink 55. Scepter’s partner 57. *Number of days in Christmastide 60. *”Ugly” holiday party garb? 64. Prepare a letter 65. “Bingo!” 67. Hunger for 68. Pass-the-baton race 69. *Cranberry sauce sometimes comes from it 70. Same as tori 71. Raise the roof 72. German river 73. Stall sound Down 1. Whiny and miserable 2. Shade of beige 3. Finish a ceiling, to a
plasterer 4. Marlboro alternative 5. Not digital 6. Bug-eyed 7. Not Uber 8. Social group 9. Ghana monetary unit 10. Second word of many fairytales 11. Cause of Titanic’s demise 12. Poetic “even” 15. Burdensome 20. Not this or that 22. Lab eggs 24. Time off 25. *Champagne holder 26. *Wassailing composition 27. Raccoon’s South American cousin 2 9. Fe e l ing o f superiority, pl. 31. ____ gum, food additive 32. Furiously angry 33. Exclude or omit 34. *Number of candles in kinara, Kwanzaa 36. *Troika vehicle 3 8 . “ W i l l b e ,”
according to Doris 42. Asian goat antelope 45. Potpourri 49. Chevy Suburban, e.g. 51. Builds 54. *Popular holiday wish 56. Munchausen’s title 57. *Bedecked arbor 58. Shakespeare, to his friends? 59. And others, for short 60. Minus 61. Tropical edible root 62. Anon’s partner 63. Take a load off 64. Like some humor 66. *Traditional main holiday dish
SCORPIO
You might be annoyed by your work schedule this holiday season. With a bit of patience and determination, how ever, you’ll manage to pull some strings. You’ll also need to show that you’re driven.
SAGITTARIUS
If you’re feeling on the verge of a burnout, try to get some rest right away. If nothing else, this will give you a clearer picture of your future. You may want to em brace a more spiritual approach to life.
CAPRICORN
It’s not always easy to balance family life and work. Time is in short supply, so you’ll need to manage yours with great care. You’ll also be faced with a variety of unforeseen situations.
AQUARIUS
You’ll have the opportunity to plan a trip with loved ones. You’ll want to do things differently for the holidays, so be sure to get started on the preparations. You’ll finally discover your passion.
PISCES
You’ll try to hide your sensitivity. How ever, your loved ones will be very sup portive if you’re not in the right state of mind. Don’t be afraid to show your emo tions if you need to. Any changes that arise will be for the better.
