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Lois Anne Witt
October 31, 2019
Lois Anne Witt, 79, Rockford, died peacefully on Thursday, October 31, 2019, in Rockford. She was born on May 30, 1940, the daughter of William and Emilie Nestle. Lois was a former resident of Oak Park, IL, Crystal Lake, IL and Costa Mesa, CA. She was a graduate of Oak Park and River Forest High School. Lois went on to...
Thomas "Tom" V. Severson
October 31, 2019
Thomas V. Severson, 93, of Rockford passed away peacefully October 31, 2019 at OSF St. Anthony Medical Center. Born August 31, 1926 in Janesville, WI, son of Val & Helma Severson. Tom was raised in Janesville and graduated from the University of Wisconsin, Madison in 1948 with a B.S. in Engineering. Tom worked at Barber Colman Company for 40 years...
Steven F. Graceffa
October 31, 2019
Steven Graceffa, 68, of Roscoe, IL passed away Thursday, October 31, 2019. He was born May 31, 1951 in Rockford, IL the son of Benjamin and Delores (Eastman) Graceffa. Steve attended Boylan Catholic High School graduating in 1969. Steve married the love of his life, Linda Heisler on May 23, 1970. He went on to work at Rock River Water...
Betty "Liz" Jean Kelsey
October 28, 2019
Betty “Liz” Kelsey, 86, passed away on October 28, 2019. Born October 23, 1933 in Hoxie Arkanses, the daughter of Hartford Sr and Gertrude Bruce. A retiree of the Stockholm Inn she loved to do crossword puzzles, word searches, read, and she also spent some time writing poetry. She married Miltion Kelsey on May 1, 1975 in Tucson Arizona and...
James C. Miller
October 28, 2019
James C. Miller, 97, of Rockford, IL, passed away Monday, October 28, 2019. Jim was born September 17, 1922 in Rockford, IL, the son of Warren R. and Elsie (Figely) Miller, Sr. He graduated from Rockford High School, Class of 1940, and served as class reunion chairman for many years starting in 1990. Jim attended Northern Illinois and Michigan State...
Doreen M. Bailey
October 27, 2019
Doreen Mary Middlebrook Bailey Passed peacefully and with grace on October 27. Preceded in death by the love of her life, Donald W. Bailey, in 2009. Survived by son, Rev. Donald W. (Carla) Bailey, Jr.; daughter, Debbie (Steve) Pierson; grandchildren, Meagan Bailey, Miranda (Robert) Rubinate, Marilou (Jerrod) Niggemann, Marisa (Cranston) Willis and James (Jessica) Pierson; 9 great-grandchildren; sister, E. Jeanne...
James "Jim" Delo Baldwin
October 22, 2019
James (“Jim”) Delo Baldwin, 83 of Rockford, passed away on Tuesday, October 22, 2019. Jim was born August 27, 1936, in Jewett, OH; the son of Ray and Marjorie (Reichard) Baldwin. Jim married Asuncion “Cindy” Sievert at St. James Catholic Church in 1967. He earned a Masters degree at Rockford College and had a long career as a school teacher...
Sylvia R. Mcclaflin
October 21, 2019
Sylvia McClaflin, 79, of Rockford, Illinois died peacefully, Monday, October 21, 2019. She was born in Chicago, Illinois to Anthony and Adeline Powell. Sylvia married the love of her life, Dale McClaflin on June 15, 1963 in Chicago. She was a member of Holy Family Catholic Church and enjoyed singing in the Traditional Choir. Sylvia loved art projects, decorating, and...
Barbara M. Knoll
October 20, 2019
Barbara Knoll passed away at Presence St. Anne Center on Sunday October 20, 2019. Born April 6, 1942 in Minneapolis, Mn: the daughter of John and Elizabeth Schiel. She married her husband of 60 years, Gary Knoll, in Minneapolis on October 3, 1959. Barb was a stay at home mom, then a CNA at Brookside Medical Clinic; and later one...
Nijir Jeremiah Wells-Evans
October 17, 2019
Master Nijir J. Wells-Evans, 4, of Rockford, peacefully made his transition to Heaven on October 17, 2019 while in the presence of his family. Born November 29, 2014 in Rockford; he was the son of Jessica Holloway and Freddie Wells-Evans. A disabled child, Nijir taught those who loved him patience and his presence brought peace. Not a big people person...
Gustav "Gus" O. Larsen
October 17, 2019
Gustav “Gus” O. Larsen, 92 of Rockford, passed away on Thursday, October 17, 2019. Gus was born June 25, 1927, in Lacrosse, WI; son of Gustav A. and Agatha (Oefstedal) Larsen. He was a 1945 graduate of Rockford East High School, then served in the U.S. Navy in the latter months of World War II. Graduated from St. Olaf College,...
Charles "Bud" N. Bratina
October 17, 2019
Charles “Bud” N. Bratina, 78, of Rockford, IL, passed away in his home on Thursday, October 17, 2019 surrounded by his family. Charles was born in Gary, IN on November 20, 1940, son of John S. and Violet R. (Prahovich) Bratina. He graduated from Lew Wallace High School in Gary, IN, Class of 1958 and served in the United States...
Dylan "D" R. Heaslip
October 16, 2019
Dylan “D” Richard Heaslip, Our Beloved and Precious young man, 22, of Rockford, IL passed away Wednesday, October 16, 2019. He leaves behind his mom, Whitney Heaslip; dad, Dan (Valerie) Heaslip and brother, Cullen Heaslip; grandmothers, Patricia Holmertz and Jennifer Heaslip as well as his two best and most treasured friends, D.J. and Trevor, along with many aunts, uncles, cousins...
Scott Alan Furman
October 16, 2019
Scott Alan Furman, 35, of Cherry Valley, passed away October 16, 2019 in Austin, TX. Born January 23, 1984 in Beloit, WI; he was the son of Alan and Mary (Highland) Furman. He was valedictorian and a graduate of Lutheran High School. An avid Dallas Cowboys fan, Scott enjoyed listening to music, playing video games and spending time with his...
Valerie A. Grable
October 14, 2019
Valerie Anne Grable, 52, of Machesney Park, Illinois, passed away Monday, October 14, 2019. Valerie was born February 14, 1967 in Chicago, Illinois. The daughter to Michael and Judith (Seurth) Wagner. Valerie attended Cary Grove High School and graduated in 1985. She went to obtain her bachelor’s degree in Nursing from Rockford College and graduated Summa Cum Laude in 1995....
Frances M. Medina
October 12, 2019
Frances M. Medina, 92, of Rockford, passed away October 12, 2019 after a long battle with Alzheimers and breast cancer. She was surrounded by her loving family in her home. Born May 30, 1927 in Nelson, IL, but was raised in Sterling area. She was the daughter of Frank & Librada (Zambrano) Martinez. Married Vincent Medina in Dubuque, IA on...
Norton Van De Poele Jr.
October 12, 2019
Norton Van de Poele Jr., 77, of Rockford, passed away in his home on October 12, 2019. Born May 11, 1942 in Brockton, MA; the son of Norton and Hazel (Gibbs) Van de Poele Sr. He married Tribba Woodall on August 29, 1964 in Snyder, OK. A Veteran of the U.S. Air Force, Norton retired from Sundstrand after 31 years...
Charles A. Nichols, Sr.
October 12, 2019
Reverend Charles A. Nichols, Sr. 87, of Rockford, IL, passed away Saturday, October 12, 2019. Charles (Charlie) was born in Platteville, WI on March 30, 1932, son of Daniel E. and Leila M. (Johns) Nichols. He married Lois E. (Huebscher) Nichols on June 17, 1966 in Chicago, IL. She passed away June 16, 2010. Charlie was an ordained minister, serving...
Wendy Ann Geiselhart
October 11, 2019
Wendy Ann (Wolfe) Geiselhart, 55, of Rockford, IL, passed away Friday, October 11, 2019. Wendy was born July 31, 1964 in Altoona, PA, daughter of Dennis Wolfe, Sr. and Frances (Datres) Wolfe. She graduated from Harlem High School in 1982. Wendy married Michael Geiselhart on October 11, 2002. She attended the Congregation of Jehovah’s Witnesses in Rockford. Wendy had a...
Steven Douglas Delong
October 11, 2019
Steven D. DeLong, 65, of Rockford passed away October 11, 2019 at UW Hospital in Madison, WI. Born April 19, 1954 in Rockford the son of James T. & Florence M. (Cooper) DeLong. Graduated from Rockford East high school, class of 1973. Married Pamela Clingenpeel in on September 23, 1995. He worked for Beloit Memorial Hospital, retiring on August 1,...
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