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William A. Smith
May 3, 2021
William A. Smith, 59, passed away suddenly on May 3, 2021. Born on September 5, 1961 in Rockford, Illinois son to Alex and Violet (Lundgren) Smith. He graduated from Hononegah High School and went on to work at a few places before settling at Sems and Specials Inc. until retirement. He enjoyed traveling to Hannibal, Missouri, the Wisconsin Dells, but...
Pamela J. Delong
May 3, 2021
Pamela J. DeLong, 72, of Rockford, IL passed away Monday, May 3, 2021. Pam was born December 19, 1948 in Indianapolis, IN the daughter to Joseph and Shirley (Roach) Clingenpeel. Pam married Steven DeLong on September 23, 1995. Pam was a devoted wife and mother, family was everything to her. She was a hero to her family and taught them...
Harry Lowe
May 3, 2021
Harry L. Lowe, 80 of Rockford, IL. passed away on Monday, May 03, 2021. He was born in Tazewell, TN., on September 18, 1940, the son of Robert and Bonnie (Trent) Lowe. Harry, (A.K.A. "Hacksaw") loved the Lord and was affiliated with Lincolnwood Baptist Church in Rockford. He was a humble man with a huge heart whom was always happiest...
Raymond R. Bunk, Jr.
May 2, 2021
Raymond R. Bunk, Jr., 83, of Rockford, Illinois passed away at home unexpectedly on May 2, 2021. Raymond was born in Chicago, IL on January 25, 1938, the son of Raymond and Lillian (Beskow) Bunk, Sr. He was a long time member of Trinity Lutheran Church in Rockford and married Carol McDonnell there on October 21, 1961. Raymond’s entire career...
Roseann L. Cimino
May 2, 2021
RoseAnn Cimino, 79, of Rockford passed away May 2, 2021 in her son, Patrick’s home surrounded by loved ones. She was born March 2, 1942 in Trieste, Italy the daughter of Giovanni and Albina Arpini. RoseAnn, her three sisters and her father traveled to America in 1953 in search of a better life for their family. Her mother made that...
Erin Bueschel
May 2, 2021
Erin Christine Barch Bueschel, of Rockford, Illinois passed away on May 2, 2021 after a 24 year long battle with cancer. She was born in Grosse Pointe Woods, Michigan on July 14, 1952, the daughter of Kathleen Muldoon Barch and Chester Barch. The third of four children, Erin (or Chrissy as she was known as a child), started her life...
Robert A. Vigna
May 2, 2021
Robert Anthony “Vigs” Vigna, PhD, 75, passed away peacefully on Sunday, May 2, 2021 at The Atrium surrounded by his loving wife Kathy after a long eight year battle with Alzheimer’s. He was born on May 11, 1945 in Rochester, New York to Anthony F. and Rose C. (Piscitello) Vigna. He was a graduate of Aquinas Institute in Rochester New...
Bernard R. Kemnetz
April 30, 2021
Bernard R. Kemnetz, passed away Friday, April 30, 2021 at his home in Machesney Park, Illinois. He was born in Chicago, Illinois, on June 5, 1943, the son of Raymond and Annette Kemnetz. He proudly served as Corporal in the Marines, and worked at Rockford Burrall Machine Company for the past 25 years. He is survived by those who loved...
Joanne C. Kelly
April 30, 2021
Joanne Cardon Kelly, 91, of Rockford, IL passed away on Friday, April 30, 2021. She was born November 3, 1929 in Dormont, PA, daughter of James Louis and Ethel (Shade) Cardon. Joanne graduated from St. Francis High School in Clearfield, Pennsylvania in 1948 and with honors from Villa Maria College in Erie, Pennsylvania in 1952. During her internship at Hines...
Betty J. Wandell
April 30, 2021
Betty J. Wandell, age 86, passed away the morning of April 30, 2021. Betty was born on March 24, 1935 in Michigan City, Indiana. Married Robert M. Wandell on January 8, 1955 in Michigan City, Indiana. Betty is survived by her husband of 66 years Robert M. Wandell, 5 children, Barb Wandell, Robert A. (Lorelle) Wandell, Beth (John) Hallstrom, Brian...
Mallory Jane Sanchez
April 29, 2021
Mallory Jane Sanchez, daughter of Megan Gorham and Matthew Sanchez entered this world for a few hours on Wednesday, April 28, 2021 dealing with complications of Trisomy 18, and miraculously fought to live longer than anyone expected. She was beautifully fragile; looking like a combination of her parents with lots of hair and a will to live. She is survived...
Pauline L. Panozzo
April 28, 2021
Pauline L. Panozzo, 86, Rockford, passed away Wednesday, April 28, 2021. She was born January 5, 1935, in Rockford, the daughter of Fortunato and Domenica “Minnie” (Innanti) DeGrandis. She married Gino L. Panozzo in Rockford on October 6, 1954. He passed away on July 24, 2000. Pauline was an operator at Illinois Bell Telephone in Rockford for over 30 years....
Eduardo Cabello Jr.
April 28, 2021
Eduardo Cabello Jr., 80, of Roscoe, IL, passed away on Wednesday, April 28, 2021. Eduardo was born in Laredo, TX on September 4, 1940, son of Eduardo Cabello Sr. and Francisca (Gonzalez) Cabello. He is survived by his loving wife, Socorro (Acosta) Cabello; dear children, Eduardo Cabello III, Corinna Limberg, Rick Cabello, Robert (Sue) Cabello, Stacey (Matt) Ciembronowicz, Roy Paulson...
David Wheatcroft Hinde
April 27, 2021
David Wheatcroft Hinde After a short bout with cancer, David Wheatcroft Hinde has died at the age of 85. Born in Moline, Illinois to Margaret (née Shank) and Wilfrid Hinde, Dave attended Moline High School, graduating in 1953 as a National Honor Society member. He was president of the Camera Club, thus beginning his infatuation with nature photography. He played...
Sherie S. Kidd
April 27, 2021
Sherie S. Kidd, 65, of Winnebago, Illinois passed away on April 27, 2021 at OSF St. Anthony Hospital. She was born on January 11, 1956 in Waco, Texas to Ernest and Eleanor (Farr) Kidd. Sherie spent most of her life in Waco, Texas. She graduated from University High School and then went on to McLennan Community College where she earned...
Florence E. Schultz
April 27, 2021
Florence Elizabeth Schultz, 85, of Freeport, IL, passed away on Tuesday, April 27, 2021. Florence was born in Chicago, IL on October 18, 1935, daughter of Leo and Joan (Cammisar) Stoesser. Florence married Kenneth E. Schultz in Chicago on August 17, 1963. She was very proud of her career as a dental assistant to pediatric dentist, Dr. Harold W. Bonus...
Pravina Patel
April 27, 2021
Pravina Jitendra Patel, 87, Machesney Park resident, died Tuesday, April 27, 2021 in Javon Bea Hospital. Born June 2, 1933 in Vadodra India, daughter of Ramanlal Patel and Chandanba Patel. Married Jitendra Patel in 1954. He predeceased her in 2005. Pravina’s family was always the most important thing in her life; especially her grandchildren and great-grandchildren. She loved to sing...
Timothy J. O'Leary
April 26, 2021
Timothy John O’Leary, a long-time resident of Rockford, IL, passed away suddenly on April 26, 2021 at the age of 86. Timothy was born in Chicago on February 2, 1935 to Timothy and Bridie O’Leary. He attended Loyola University and worked as an Accountant for Commonwealth Edison for 35 years. He was a devoted father and husband. He enjoyed 61...
Paul M. Mueller
April 25, 2021
Paul was born September 17, 1932 in Moline, IL to Meryle E. (Thornberg) and Wilbur B. Mueller. He graduated from Coal Valley High School, Coal Valley, Illinois where he was elected class president. He graduated from Augustana College in Rock Island, Illinois with a Bachelor of Science Degree, and graduated from the University of Washington State with a Masters in...
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