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Matthew J. Benson
March 16, 2020
Matthew J. Benson, 26, formerly of Byron, IL, currently of Oceanside, California, passed away unexpectedly on Monday, March 16, 2020. This accident also claimed the life of his cousin, Andrew Benson. Matt was born July 18, 1993, son of Jeffrey and Beth (Hribal) Benson. He graduated from Stillman Valley High School, Class of 2011. After high school, Matt joined the...
Frank M. Panozzo
March 16, 2020
Frank Matthew Panozzo, 84, of Rockford, passed away on Monday, March 16, 2020. Frank was born November 21, 1935 in Rockford, son of Louis and Blanche (Pieters) Panozzo. He graduated from West High School in 1954. Frank served two years in the United States Army with tours of duty in Korea and Japan until his honorable discharge in 1956. He...
Dorothy Mae Steinkamp
March 16, 2020
Dorothy M. “Sal” Steinkamp, 98, of Loves Park, Illinois, passed away March 16, 2020. She was born in Otho, IA on February 1, 1922, the daughter of William H. and Elizabeth (George) Wright. Dorothy was raised in the Lutheran faith. She worked many years as a lunch lady at Charles City Community High School in Charles City, Iowa as well...
Rita Mary Naze
March 16, 2020
Rita Mary Szarkowski Naze, 97, Rockford, IL was reunited with her husband, Anthony, on March 16, 2020. She passed away in her home surrounded by her loving children. Rita was born May 19, 1922, in Fried, ND, the seventh child and second daughter of Paul and Edith (Wiench) Szarkowski. Her family lovingly referred to her as “Mimi” because she was...
Jean L. Fedie
March 15, 2020
Jean L. Fedie, 84, passed away on March 15th, 2020 at 1:01 pm, in Rockford, Illinois. Born September 30th, 1935 in Ludington, WI daughter of Ernest and Ester (Shong) Von Haden. A graduate of Sacred Heart High School, Jean went on to marry Arnold A. Fedie on November 11th, 1954, with whom she had 9 children. She devoted her life...
Ann K. Hornbach
March 15, 2020
Ann Kinnon Hornbach passed away suddenly on March 15,2020, in Alpine Fireside Rockford, IL. Ann was born on September 9, 1933, in Bruce Crossing, Upper Peninsula, Michigan. She married Charles Hornbach on August 29, 1953. She graduated from Aquinas College with a teaching degree. Ann started a Montessori pre-school in Grand Rapids. Her career included teaching and homemaking. She was...
Reverend Monsignor Thomas Monahan Ph.D.
March 15, 2020
The Chancery received word Sunday, March 15, 2020, that Reverend Monsignor Thomas J. Monahan, Ph. D., died at Wesley Willows in Rockford. Monsignor was born on July 30, 1929, in Des Moines, Iowa, to James T. Monahan and Leona Waltenbaugh. Monsignor Monahan attended Fordham University, New York, before attending Iona College, New Rochelle, N.Y. where he received his Bachelor Degree...
Stephen N. Geyer
March 15, 2020
Stephen N. Geyer, 79, of Rockford, IL. passed away peacefully March 15, 2020 surrounded by his loving family. He was born in Minneapolis, MN. on December 13, l940 to his loving parents Lynn and Gertrude Geyer. Stephen graduated from Tulsa Central High School in Tulsa, OK. whereupon he entered Gustavus Adolphus College in Minnesota completing his B.A. Degree in History....
Lillian D. Hagen
March 14, 2020
Lillian D. Hagen, 90, passed away March 14, 2020. Born in Rockford Illinois on December 1, 1929 daughter to Walfred and Vera (Amloh) Johnson. She graduated from East High School in 1947 and attended St. Anthony Nursing School graduating in 1950. Later that year she went on to marry the love of her life, Arnold Hagen in Rockford. Lillian enjoyed...
Edward J. Franiak
March 14, 2020
Edward J. Franiak, 91, of Rockford, IL was called home on Saturday, March 14, 2020. He was born in Chicago, IL on February 15, 1929 to John and Sophie (Kubasiak) Franiak. Edward proudly served his country in the Army Air Corp. during the Korean War. He married the love of his life Kathleen Block on October 15, 1955 at St....
Eleanor M. Huetson
March 14, 2020
Eleanor M. Huetson 103 years, a resident of Rockford, died on Saturday, March 14, 2020. Born July 10, 1916 in Chicago the daughter of Harry and Anna (Beausejour} Fuellgraff. Married Walter A. Huetson in Chicago on June 29, 1940. She was an artist and photographer who also wrote and illustrated books for her grandchildren. Eleanor and Walt were charter members...
Josephine M. Vascellaro Caruana
March 14, 2020
Josephine Marie Vascellaro Caruana, 97, lifelong Rockford resident, died on Saturday, March 14, 2020 in her home at Crimson Pointe Assisted Living. Born February 10, 1923, daughter of Frank and Angela Armato Vascellaro. Married Angelo L. Caruana on July 3, 1941 in Chicago. She owned and operated a hair salon in her home for over 30 years. Josephine was a...
David W. Ross
March 10, 2020
David W. Ross, 77, of Rockford, passed away suddenly on March 10, 2020. Born on April 2, 1942 in Freeport, Illinois, son of the late Albert and Esther (Mennenga) Ross. Survived by Ruth, his wife of 56 years; son, Vince Ross; daughter, Val (Verne) Sharp; grand-daughters, Whitney and Leya Sharp, all of Rockford; sisters, Darlene (Michael) Scott of Machesney Park...
Betty M. Balke
March 9, 2020
Betty M. Balke, 94, of Rockford, passed away after complications from a stroke. Born in Larned, Kansas on the family farm to parents John and Emma Meeker on February 19, 1926. Betty was one of ten children. Graduated valedictorian from Rockford Hall Adult High School in 1975. Sales associate at Sears, downtown for 19 years. Housemother at nurses dorm at...
Claude Joseph Simpkins
March 8, 2020
Claude Joseph Simpkins, 64, of Rockford, Illinois, passed away March 8, 2020. He was born in Pittsburgh, PA January 10, 1956, the son of Cline (Clyde) and Mary Catherine (Richards) Simpkins. Claude was a veteran of the U.S. Army. He was a coin collector and a history buff, especially interested in the Civil War and Westward expansion. Those who knew...
Anna "Ann" T. Pellegrini
March 7, 2020
Anna “Ann” (Frisella) Pellegrini, 95, Madison, Wisconsin passed away March 7, 2020 at All Saints Assisted Living, Madison, WI. Ann was born August 11, 1924 in Rockford, IL to Carmello and Maria (Armato) Frisella. She was baptized and took her first communion at St. Anthony of Padua Catholic Church in Rockford and graduated from Rockford West High School. Ann married...
Sophie F. Mccoy
March 7, 2020
Sophie Frances McCoy, 101, of Rockford, IL passed away on Saturday, March 7, 2020 in Anam Care. Born May 29, 1918 in Milwaukee, WI; daughter of Joseph and Stella (Stepsis) Rozum. Sophie’s family moved to Rockford when she was a young child and she grew up at the family home on 11th Street. She graduated from Morris Kennedy Grade School,...
Bertha E. Edwards
March 6, 2020
Bertha E. Edwards, 82, passed away on March 6, 2020. Born March 13, 1937 in Rockford, IL daughter of Peter and Mary (Abate) Maggio. She graduated from West High School in 1955. She retired from Rockford Products in 2000. Bertha took pride in her house, caring for it and decorating for the holidays. She also enjoyed cooking and listening to...
Michael J. Delany
March 5, 2020
Michael J. Delany, 93, passed away peacefully on March 5, 2020. He is survived by his beloved wife of 60 years, Colleen (Lane), six children, Michael Jr. (Angie Schmidt), Mary, Peter (Heidi Zeker), John, Julie (Bill) Heberer, and Dan (Lynne), twelve grandchildren, including Maggie, Katie & Payton, Erin, Sarah & Will, Ben & Ellie Heberer, Tommy, Charlie, Celia & Gemma,...
Harry J. "Jerry" Nichols
March 5, 2020
Harry J. “Jerry” Nichols, 88, of Rockford, died on Thursday, March 5, 2020 with his family by his side. Born October 11, 1931 in Rockford, son of Harry J. and Florence Sundell Nichols, Sr. He graduated from East High School, class of 1949. Married his loving wife, Wilma Martin, on October 25, 1952 in Dubuque, IA. Employed for many years...
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