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Ronald L. Early
June 8, 2020
Ronald L. Early, 75, of Rockford, passed away June 8, 2020. He was born on February 1, 1945, in Salem, OR, the son of Wesley and Evelyn (Carpenter) Early. Ron attended R. A. Long High School in Longview WA, and joined the United States Navy, serving during the Viet Nam Era as an electronics technician in Hawaii. Ron was a...
Willard "Bill" C. Brenner
June 7, 2020
Willard “Bill” C. Brenner died unexpectedly at home on June 7, 2020 in Roscoe, Illinois due to a cardiac event. Bill was born on September 29, 1953 in Dixon, Illinois, son of Willard C. Brenner, Sr. and Patricia L. (Gorham) Brenner. He graduated from Harvard High School in 1971 where he was a varsity athlete in wrestling and track. Bill...
Louis "Jim" J. Maragi
June 6, 2020
Louis John “Jim” Maragi, Jr., 87, of Rockford, passed away Saturday, June 6, 2020. He was born March 25, 1933 in Rockford, IL the son of Louis John Maragi, Sr. and Mary (Vetrono). Louis was a graduate of St. Thomas High School class of 1951. He proudly served his country in the United States Navy from 1952-1956 during the Korean...
Brenda M. Fedie
June 3, 2020
Brenda M. Fedie, 77, of Cherry Valley, passed on Wednesday, June 3, 2020. Brenda was born in Durand, WI on January 11, 1943, the daughter of Paul and Adah (Johnson) Hooker. She graduated from Durand High School. Brenda married Henry Fedie, Jr. on September 30, 1961. She enjoyed reading books, putting puzzles together, spoiling her cats, and spending time with...
James R. Abels
June 2, 2020
James R. Abels, 85 of Rockford passed away June 2, 2020 at OSF St. Anthony Medical Center. Born August 31, 1934 in Rockford, the son of Fred & Emma (Newmen) Abels. Married Alice Bomgarden in Rockford, on May 23, 1953. He was a Building Engineer for twenty-five years with the Rockford School District 205. In addition, a carpet installer for...
William "Bill" Harold Starr
June 2, 2020
William “Bill” Harold Starr, 65, passed away June 2, 2020 in Rockford, Illinois. Born in Chicago, Illinois on March 23, 1955 he was son to Richard and Dorothy (Krumluvsky) Starr. A graduate of Morton West High School in 1973. Bill went on to marry Karen Hamberg on October 3, 1987 in Rockford Illinois. He also joined the Exelon (Comed) family...
Dr. Lawrence "Larry" J. Ginestra
June 1, 2020
Lawrence J. Ginestra (August 1, 1934-June 1, 2020) Larry completed his final journey home on Monday, June 1, 2020 surrounded by his family. Born in Dallas Texas, Larry moved to Rockford when he was three and raised his family in Rockford being away from his hometown for only two brief stints – once during his college years (University of Illinois...
Louise A. Frost
June 1, 2020
Louise A. Frost, 77, lifelong Rockford resident, died on Monday, June 1, 2020 in her home surrounded by loving family members. Born December 12, 1942, daughter of William “Willie” J. and Catherine “Katie” M. Cassioppi (Choppie) Gates. Graduated from Muldoon High School in 1960. Married J. Karl Frost in Rockford on September 21, 1963. Louise was the owner of Bridal...
Nancy Eytalis
May 30, 2020
Nancy Eytalis passed away on May 30, 2020. Born in Lexington Nebraska, she was a daughter to Carl and Lois (Nichols) Jeske. A graduate of Guilford High School Nancy went on to Rock Valley College and then to Northern Illinois University where she studied English Literature. She enjoyed working in human resources and especially enjoyed her career at Furst Staffing,...
Ronald "Ronn" C. Worden
May 30, 2020
Ronald "Ronn" C. Worden, 84, of Belvidere, passed away peacefully in his sleep on May 30, 2020. Ronn was born in Richland Center, WI on February 9, 1936, son of Margaret (Goplin) Worden and William W. Worden. He married Rene’ Carlson on September 8, 1962 in Rockford, IL. Ronn retired from Tool Design at Woodward Governor Co. in 1991 after...
Margaret "Peggy" Bell
May 29, 2020
Margaret “Peggy” Bell, 92, of Rockford, IL, passed away peacefully in her home on May 29, 2020. Peggy was born in Gregory, SD, on May 30, 1927, daughter of the late Daniel and Helen Flynn. She attended St. James School and Muldoon High School. She married her best friend, Robert “Bob” Bell on October 29, 1949, with whom she spent...
Peggy Charlene (Parker) Pogue
May 29, 2020
Peggy Charlene (Parker) Pogue (91) of Rockford, died Friday, May 29, 2020, in her home surrounded by her family. She was born December 23, 1928, in Esmond, IL; the daughter of Howard C. and B. Bernadine (Bishop) Parker. Peggy was raised on the family farm outside of Esmond, IL. A graduate of Stillman Valley High School class of 1946. She...
Alan "Big Al" R. Beilke
May 28, 2020
Alan "Big Al" R. Beilke, 71, Rockford, passed away on Thursday, May 28, 2020. He was a loving husband, father, and grandfather. Al was born on March 11, 1949, in Rockford, IL, the son of Harold and Blanche (Olson) Beilke. Al was a 1967 graduate of Guilford High School and was on the football team. He earned degrees from Rock...
Neil Eugene Inness
May 28, 2020
Neil Eugene Inness, 89, of Rockford, passed away peacefully on May 28, 2020 in his home. Born September 15, 1930 in Ravenden Springs, Arkansas; he was the son of John & Pearle Mae (Jackson) Inness. He married Beulah Lea Wells on March 30, 1950 in Ravenden Springs, AR. Neil worked at Barber Colman in Rockford and as a farmer, rural...
Jeffery Davin
May 28, 2020
Rockford, IL – Jeffery Davin, 55, of Rockford, passed away on the morning of Thursday, May 28, at Swedish American Hospital. He was born November 6, 1964 in Pekin, IL to Jack and Phyllis (Pfanz) Davin. Both of his parents preceded him in death along with his nephew, Kyle Myers. All were residents of Pekin. He was survived by his...
Mary Kathleen Connors
May 25, 2020
Mary Kathleen Connors, 95, of Rockford passed away on Monday, May 25, 2020. Mary was born on June 28, 1924 in Rockford, IL, the daughter of John and Bernice (Barry) Connors. She was a member of St. James Catholic Church and a graduate of Muldoon High School. Mary worked many years as a data entry specialist for Rockford Life Insurance...
Susan L. Watson
May 25, 2020
Susan L (Dohm) Watson, 63, of Rockford passed away on May 25th 2020. Sue was born in Rockford on June 12, 1956, the middle of five children, to Jerome E and Lou Ann Dohm. Sue graduated Boylan High School in 1974 and continued on to Marquette University from which she graduated with a bachelor’s degree in special education and speech...
Agusta Almanza
May 24, 2020
Agustin Almanza, 41, passed away Sunday, May 24, 2020, at SwedishAmerican Hospital. He was born on August 17, 1978, in Guanajuato, Mexico. He married Erika Velazquez on September 8, 2007. He is survived by his wife, Erika and their children, Jessica, Esmeralda, and Estefania. Visitation will be held from 10:00 A.M. until noon on Saturday, May 30, 2020, at Fitzgerald...
Dr. Michael S. Feldt
May 24, 2020
Dr. Michael S. Feldt, 68, of Rockford, IL passed away peacefully surrounded by his family on Sunday, May 24, 2020. He was born March 11, 1952 in Chicago, IL the son of Olga (Torricelli) and Dr. Bertil Feldt. Mike graduated from Rockford East High School in 1970 and was a recognized athlete for baseball. He went on to pre-optometric studies...
Betty A. Brown
May 23, 2020
Betty A. Brown, 85, lifelong Rockford resident, died on Saturday, May 23, 2020 in her daughter’s home surrounded by her loving family. Born January 31, 1935, daughter of Peter and Elsie Krause Vincer. Married Kenneth Brown on October 30, 1954. He died on November 12, 2012. Employed by Anderson Packaging for several years and previously had been employed by Quaker...
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