Horoscopes

Death Notices

Jaime Garcia 84 Rockford 4/18/2022 Debra Mayer 66 Rockford 4/18/2022 William Marks 72 Roscoe 4/18/2022 Patricia Cardenas 65 Rockford 4/18/2022 Margaret Stahl 88 Rockford 4/18/2022 Madeline Cierra 71 South Beloit 4/18/2022 Dianne Harrington 75 Loves Park 4/19/2022 Cornelius Davis 44 Rockford 4/19/2022 David Larson 67 South Beloit 4/19/2022 Katherine Colby 54 Rockford 4/19/2022 Victoria Toscano 61 Rockford 4/19/2022 Drema McBain 72 Machesney Park 4/19/2022 Audrey Thompson 78 Rockford 4/19/2022 Therese Wise 73 Rockford 4/19/2022 Robert Millage 67 Rockford 4/20/2022 Mary Harris 70 Shirland 4/20/2022 Cynthia Lundberg 70 Rockford 4/20/2022 Teddy Prosise 75 Rockford 4/20/2022 Mauricio Cerda 60 Rockford 4/20/2022 John Kidd 77 Rockford 4/20/2022 Lee Barnett 81 Rockford 4/20/2022 Salvitore Scianna 63 Rockford 4/21/2022 Sarah Koepsell 97 Rockford 4/21/2022 John Hauser 81 Rockford 4/21/2022 Laura McBain 52 Rockford 4/21/2022 Daniel Hogan 74 Roscoe 4/21/2022 Palma Smith 76 Rockford 4/21/2022 Edward Godlewski 98 Rockford 4/21/2022 Brenda Cole 95 Rockford 4/21/2022 James Henderson 69 Rockford 4/21/2022 Nancy Korlesky 91 Rockford 4/21/2022 Marshall Arne 91 Rockford 4/21/2022 Mary Greiner 73 Rockford 4/22/2022 Lindsey Beard 59 Rockford 4/22/2022 Linda Crooks 76 Rockford 4/22/2022 Lawrence Williams 72 Rockford 4/22/2022 June Klossner 93 Rockford 4/22/2022 Renee Myers 71 Rockford 4/22/2022 Mildred Hill 93 Rockford 4/22/2022 Dennis Martin 75 Rockford 4/22/2022 Joan Lazzerini 87 Rockford 4/22/2022 Elsie Rote 92 Rockford 4/22/2022 Kathleen Park 63 Rockford 4/23/2022 Benjamin Christal 88 Loves Park 4/23/2022 Joanne Carey 86 Rockford 4/23/2022 Ashley Smart 37 Rockford 4/24/2022 Geraldine Gerard 83 Cherry Valley 4/24/2022 Carol Cassiano 75 Rockford 4/24/2022 Dorothy Latham 94 Loves Park 4/24/2022 Steven Kirkpatrick 66 Rockford 4/24/2022 Bradley Johnson 62 Rockford 4/24/2022

Crossword Theme: Mother’s Day

Across

1. Wild onion 5. Standardized testing acronym 8. Accounting degree 11. Hunted by hunter 12. Don Johnson’s TV role, 1996-2001 13. Run ____ of the law 15. Mercantile establishment 16. Chemistry Nobelist Hahn 17. *Deborah Guarino’s “Is Your Mama a ____?” 18. Manner of controlling yourself 20. Tiny bit 21. Willow twig 22. Nutcracker’s distinguishing feature 23. Like a longer route? 26. German white wine 30. *Mom’s little one 31. Bear the expenses of 34. Knock about 35. Dodge 37. “____ the fields we go” 38. Binary digits code 39. Bear den 40. Northern peat bog 42. Modern address 43. Analyst in a chemical lab 45. Smooth, as in surface of the lake 47. Gangster’s pistol 48. Eyelid infections 50. Wafting emanation 52. *”Arrangement in Grey and Black, No. 1” portrays this artist’s mother 55. Evil one 56. Simmering feeling 57. Prepare for publication 59. Give benediction 60. Heston’s foes in 1968 sci-fi movie 61. Boundary 62. Communism or Taoism 63. P in #1 Down 64. Do like a model

Down

1. Dashboard acronym 2. Kuwaiti or Saudi 3. *Maman alternative 4. Kaa of “The Jungle Book” 5. French composer Erik Alfred Leslie ____ 6. He made his fortune in fur trading 7. *Jord is mom to this hammer-wielding mythic thunder god 8. Chesterfield or ulster 9. Feline-inspired shoe brand 10. ____ ____ mode 12. Not quite a nun 13. Spy’s cover 14. *Popular Mother’s Day gift 19. Cast somebody there 22. Almond-induced state? 23. Type of monument 24. Pepsi and Coke 25. Tiny purses 26. Actor Wahlberg 27. Loci, sing. 28. #39 Across, pl. 29. *Lorelai Gilmore’s mother 32. *How many children does Queen Elizabeth have? 33. Hi-____ 36. *Daenerys Targaryen’s “babies” 38. End of a shoelace 40. *”How I ____ Your Mother” 41. Knights’ breastplates 44. Gridiron measure, pl. 46. In the Land of Nod 48. Guillermo del Toro’s “The ____ of Water” 49. *Amy Chua’s “Battle Hymn of the ____ Mother” 50. Rembrandt’s paints 51. Regard 52. Sandwich alternative 53. Edible root of taro plant 54. Semis 55. Hoover’s agency 58. Casual attire

HoroscopeTHE LUCKIEST SIGNS THIS WEEK: TAURUS, GEMINI AND CANCER ARIES

You may have to fill in for a colleague who will be away indefinitely. This could cause a lot of stress in your life. Fortunately, you’ll be rewarded with a promotion.

TAURUS

When speaking in front of a crowd or on social media, you’ll feel slightly embarrassed as you receive applause or likes. However, some people may criticize you.

GEMINI

You may find it difficult to find the perfect worklife balance. You’ll have to rearrange your schedule to fulfill your family and professional obligations without disappointing your loved ones.

CANCER

You may go on a spontaneous romantic getaway. You need to take a step back from a difficult decision to clear your mind and move forward.

LEO

You may need to end some of your friendships. You’ve always been generous with those close to you. Therefore, some people may try to pay you back to keep you from cutting them out of your life.

VIRGO

You’ll need to fix an error on one of your bills. You may spend a good part of your week trying to get a refund. Sometimes you must take the law into your own hands.

LIBRA

You’ll get the care you need to improve your health or start a new diet that yields quick results. You’re moving toward a better quality of life, both physically and mentally.

SCORPIO

You’ll be surprised by a sudden surge in popularity with your customers and on social media. If you’re single, many people will be vying for your attention.

SAGITTARIUS

Your family is your focus this week. Your loved ones may be more demanding than usual. Plans to move may be on the horizon.

CAPRICORN

You may have a few travel headaches this week or experience a miscommunication. Your outspoken nature will have a powerful impact on your colleagues or social life.

AQUARIUS

Money may be a source of concern. Don’t hesitate to take the bull by the horns and confront those involved to solve the problem once and for all. You can finally loosen your belt.

PISCES

Things keep getting postponed at work. At times, you may not know where to start. It’s a good idea to slow down before things get out of control. Rely on your strengths to be more efficient.