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Norbert M. Valentino
November 2, 2020
Norbert Michael Vernard Valentino, 80, of Roscoe, passed away on Monday, November 2, 2020. Born in Chicago, IL on February 29th, 1940 to Marco and Helen Valentino. He has two sisters Yolando Cohen (Harvey Cohen) and Gloria Arrison (Edward Arrison). Norbert attended school at St. Juliana’s parish in Park Ridge, IL, and Fenwick High School in Oak Park, IL. He...
John "Jack" M. Mann
October 31, 2020
John “Jack” M. Mann, 85 of Rockford, IL, passed away Saturday, October 31, 2020. Jack was born in Du Quoin, IL on November 11, 1934 to George J. and Rose C. (Schneider) Mann of Pinckneyville, IL. Jack married Bonnie L. Milne on April 25, 1962. Jack was a graduate of Pinckneyville Community High School, and a veteran of the United...
Stanley "Joe" J. Graves
October 31, 2020
Stanley “Joe” Graves, 77, of Rockford, IL passed away Saturday, October 31, 2020. Memorials may be made in Joe's name to the Alzheimer's Association.
Rocco P. Pravidica
October 30, 2020
Rocco P. Pravidica, 99, passed away on October 30, 2020 surrounded by loving family. Born September 22, 1921 in Centerville, Iowa he was son to John and Elizabeth (Sacco). He also had three siblings, Elizabeth, John and Charlie. A 1939 graduate of Centerville High School, he spent some time at Indian Hills Community College before joining the US Army. Rocco...
Richard "Dick" E. Murphy
October 29, 2020
Richard E. Murphy (Dick) 87, of Rockford, IL passed away Thursday, October 29, 2020. He was born May 26, 1933 in Rockford, IL the son of Edward H. and Florence (Johnson) Murphy. Dick attended St. Thomas Catholic High School graduating in 1951. He proudly served his country in the United States Air Force from 1953–1957. He married the love of...
Phyllis R. Montalbano
October 29, 2020
Phyllis R. Montalbano, 89, Rockford, died peacefully, surrounded by her loving family, at home on Thursday, October 29, 2020. Born on February 13, 1931 in Rockford, IL, daughter of Angelo and Carmella (Greco) LaFasto. Phyllis was a lifelong member of St. Anthony of Padua Catholic Church. In 1953, she married Joseph Montalbano. Phyllis enjoyed cooking for her family and loved...
Sandra K. Kiesling
October 28, 2020
Sandra Kay Kiesling, 77, of Rockford, passed away on Wednesday, October 28, 2020. Sandy was born in Clinton, IA on May 2, 1943, daughter of Frederick and Pauline (Peterson) Hinerichsen. She married Ronald L. Kiesling on March 5, 1960 in Rockford. Sandy volunteered much of her time with OSF St. Anthony Medical Center in the gift shop and later in...
Sara A. Reynolds
October 28, 2020
Sara Reynolds 97, of Rockford passed away on October 28, 2020. Born October, 14, 1923 in Rockford, Illinois, daughter to Peter and Gaetana (Salerno) Capace. A 1942 graduate of West High School. Sara married Thomas J. Reynolds Jr. on December 2, 1943. She worked for 15 years as a blue print operator for Atwood Vacuum Machine Company. Sara was an...
Alaina Sierra Marie Hearns
October 28, 2020
It is with heavy hearts that we honor and say goodbye to our precious baby girl Alaina. Some people only dream of angels we held one in our arms. Born nearly fifteen weeks early and weighing 1lb, 1oz. Alaina was still able to grip her mother’s fingers and respond to her father’s voice during her brief stay on earth. She...
Mason M. Siner
October 27, 2020
Mason Micah Siner, of Machesney Park, IL passed away Tuesday, October 27, 2020. He was born October 1, 2020 the son of Shane Siner and Caitlyn Hackert. A walk through visitation will be held Friday, November 6, 2020 from 2:30 p.m. to 3:30 p.m. at Fitzgerald Funeral Home & Crematory, Mulford Chapel, 1860 S. Mulford Rd. Mass of Christian Burial...
Patricia A. Wierman
October 27, 2020
Patricia A. "Patti" Wierman, 83, passed away Tuesday, October 27, 2020, in Swedish American Hospital, surrounded by her family. Patti was born September 7, 1937, the daughter of James and Catherine Colombi. She graduated from Muldoon High School and worked in bookkeeping at Alpine Bank. She married William E. “Bill” Wierman Sr. on June 8, 1963, in St. James Catholic...
William "Bill" R. Schwarzbach
October 27, 2020
William “Bill” R. Schwarzbach 90, of Rockford passed away on October 27, 2020 surrounded by his loving family. Born December 12, 1929 in Ottawa, Illinois son to Gustave and Ann (Green) Schwarzbach. A graduate of Ottawa High School, he played football for St. Ambrose and was inducted into their Hall of Fame. He went on to get his Bachelors in...
Gisela M. Nenninger
October 26, 2020
Gisela M. Nenninger, 80, passed away on October 26, 2020. Born February 19, 1940 in Tenkitten, East Prussia, she was daughter to Karl Fricke and Gertrud Audhem. She immigrated to America and graduated from Nathan Hale High School class of 1959. Gisela was a flight attendant for Eastern Airlines in the early 60’s. She loved to sing, dance, and was...
Penny D. Ferge
October 26, 2020
Penny Dawn Ferge, 57, of Rockford, IL, passed away on Monday, October 26, 2020. Full obituary is pending. To honor Penny's wishes, there will be no public services at this time. Cremation rites will be accorded. Share online memories and condolences at www.fitzgeraldfh.com
Robert R. Crevisour
October 24, 2020
Robert R. Crevisour, 89, of Rockford, IL, passed away on Saturday, October 24, 2020. He was born in Portageville, Missouri on July 11, 1931 and joined the United State Air Force at the age of 17. He was a Korean War veteran and served faithfully for 23 years retiring as a Chief Master Sergeant (E-9) in 1972. While serving in...
Bruce E. Block
October 24, 2020
Bruce E. Block died peacefully at home in Rockford, IL on Saturday, October 24, 2020, surrounded by his loving family. He was born on May 21, 1931, and spent the majority of his life in the Rockford area. Bruce married his first love, Joyce Smith, after graduation from Purdue University. He served in the U. S. Army as part of...
Lorraine M. Smith
October 23, 2020
Lorraine M. Smith, 94, died peacefully at home in Rockford, IL on Friday, October 23, 2020, surrounded by loving family. She was born on January 27, 1926 in New Orleans, LA, the daughter of Jesse and Reba (Warren) McInnis. Lorraine married Dr. Fred N. Smith, a former high school classmate, in 1947; they moved to Rockford, IL in 1955. Lorraine...
Marjorie J. Hallden
October 22, 2020
Marjorie Jane Hallden, 91, of Rockford, passed away peacefully in her sleep on Thursday, October 22, 2020 at Carriage Rehab & Healthcare. She was born June 1, 1929 and raised in Stockton, IL. Marjorie graduated from Stockton High School in 1947. Known as Jane by her friends and family, she worked many places before becoming a toll collector with the...
Dirk K. Kim
October 22, 2020
Dirk K. Kim, 56, of Rockford, passed away on Thursday, October 22, 2020. A walk-thru visitation will be held on Tuesday, October 27, 2020 from 4-8 pm at Fitzgerald Funeral Home and Crematory, 1860 S. Mulford Rd. Rockford, IL 61108. Those attending are required to wear masks and follow social distancing guidelines to allow 10 people at a time. A...
John "Jack" W. Lucas
October 21, 2020
John W. Lucas 80, of Rockford passed away October 21, 2020 at Cherry Vale Place. He was born April 22, 1940 in Rockford, IL to John B. and Grace Lucas. He met Norma Johnson and they married in June of 1960 and shared 60 wonderful years together. They raised two children, Christine and Michael. While his kids were young, he...
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