Founded in 1953, the Community Foundation of Northern Illinois (CFNIL) is a regional leader in philanthropy. Their donors come from all walks of life, but are united in their commitment to the community and the recognition that their charitable intentions will be...

Contact: John Johnson, President History Cosmopolitan International began its long and storied history in Kansas City, Missouri in 1918 where the club was formally chartered and incorporated as the International Federation of Cosmopolitan Clubs. Our founder, attorney...

Contact: Shayna Chiarelli, Director of Clinical Operations Crusader Mission Crusader Community Health serves the Rock River Valley area with quality primary health care for all people in need. Crusader Vision Reaching out with Heart in Hand – championing the needs of...

Contact: Darlene Gulbrantson DALE GULBRANTSON OBITUARY Dale L (Gofer) Gulbrantson, 61, of Rockford,dled at5:15 p.m. Frlday,Jan. 15, 1999, In SwedlshAmerlcan Hospi­tal. Born June 25, 1937 ln Ogfe Coun­ty. Married Darlene Mortellaro In Rock­ford on July 3 1979....

Contact: Paula Oij OBITUARY DALE V. OIJ, 64 CALEDONIA – Dale V. Oij, 64, of Caledonia passed away Thursday July 17, 2014, at his residence, with his family by his side. Dale was born June 28, 1950, in Rockford, the son of Henry and Nettie (Martin) Oij. He married...

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Contact: Nancy Bloomstrand David “Dave” Vernon Bloomstrand (1938 – 2024) was an Illinois native dedicated to educating and challenging eager young minds ready and willing to learn. Born in Chicago, Dave was the eldest son of Vern and Madge Bloomstrand. Dave grew up...

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Contact: Mr. John Taylor OBITUARY Dee Ann D. Taylor, 69, 0f Rockford, passed away on April 7, 2011. Born March 7, 1942 in Rice Lake, WI the daughter of Sheldon and Dorothy (Jensen) Darrah. Married John Taylor on June of 1972 in Beloit, WI. She was a charter member of...

Contact: Dietmar and Tina Goellner Dietmar graduated from RVC in 1976 and had a great experience, it’s now his desire to give back and help others continue their education.

Contact: Binh Dinh Binh Dinh graduated from Rock Valley College in 1998. As a proud alumnus, Binh wanted to create this scholarship to give back to the community. This scholarship was established in 2026.

Contact: Natalya Baryshnikova Natalya is Dmitriy’s wife and she established this scholarship in his memory. DMITRIY BARYSHNIKOV – 1963-2018 Born in Russia, Dmitriy was studying at the Moscow Engineering Physics Institute where he met his wife, Natalya Olifirova...

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Contact: Mr. & Mrs. William and Crystal Day Hawkins Dorothy Lee Patterson Day was born on September 4, 1925 in Memphis, Tennessee, to parents Robert and Nellie Wright Chandler Patterson, who were born 22 years after enslaved people were freed. Her family faced...

Contact: RVC Foundation and the Board of Directors This scholarship was established in 2026 as a result of the RVC Downtown West Campaign.

Contact: Barbara Palm Harold’s widow, Barbara, chose to establish this scholarship in his name with the numerous memorial gifts from his family and friends. Harold touched the lives of countless students during his many years of service in the education field,...

Contacts: Dr. Jack and Janna Becherer

Contact: Dr. Karl and Carol Jacobs Dr. Karl Jacobs was the 2nd President of Rock Valley College and led RVC from 1969-1997. During his tenure, multiple academic programs and building projects were formed to serve the region. Highly respected by local leaders, Jacobs...

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Contact: Mr. Robert Stenstrom, President Ms. Eshbaugh was the first Registrar at RVC. She started a few months after the college opened. She was at RVC from 1965-1970. She died the end of 1997, leaving 25% of her estate to RVC for scholarships.

Contact: Emily Cutka, Manager, Community Engagement Enbridge is committed to supporting and strengthening the communities near our pipelines and facilities, and being a good neighbor means the world to them. They have provided $5,000 each year since 2015 to fund this...

Contact: Mr. Robert Stenstrom, President

Contact: Mara Pocs EUGENE POCS OBITUARY Eugene Pocs, 90, passed away on June 29, 2023, in Rockford, Illinois. Born in Atasiene, Latvia on November 20, 1932, son to Francis and Paulina (Garanca) Pocs. He earned a Bachelor and Master of Science degrees in Engineering...

Contact: RVC Foundation and Board of Directors EUGENE KYLE OBITUARY EUGENE M. KYLE, 87, Rockford, died at 6:25A.M. on Thursday, February 15, 2007 in his home surrounded by his wife and daughter. Born December 16, 1919 in Gibsonton, PA., son of Germaine Casteen Kyle...

Contact: Shirley and Jim Waddell Jim and Shirley began funding scholarships and grants in 1989 with the first scholarship being named for Jim’s parents. The Orville H. and Freda M. Waddell Scholarship at the University of Illinois is given annually to transferring...

Contact: Robert and Barbara Rehnberg BRIAN REHNBERG OBITUARY Brian Robert Rehnberg, 50, Rockford, passed away unexpectedly on Sunday, December 25, 2022. He was born in Rockford on August 11, 1972, the son of Robert and Barbara (Peaslee) Rehnberg. Brian was graduate...

Contact: Chief Joel Hallstrom and Firefighter Martin Quirk BRIAN REHNBERG OBITUARY Brian Robert Rehnberg, 50, Rockford, passed away unexpectedly on Sunday, December 25, 2022. He was born in Rockford on August 11, 1972, the son of Robert and Barbara (Peaslee)...

Contact: Sharon Biliunas, Director of Human Resources ABOUT Established in 2004, Flightcheck Commercial Aviation Services took off as a dedicated aircraft maintenance provider, officially launching operations at Chicago O’Hare International Airport in April 2006....