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Doris Elaine Kampfe
July 20, 2019
Doris Elaine Kampfe was born Tuesday, February 2, 1926, in Monona, Iowa, Clayton County, to parents, Frederick and Alvina Daugs. June 1, 1946, she was united in marriage to LaVern A. Kampfe at St. Paul Lutheran Church, Monona; her uncle, Rev. H. Daugs, officiated. To this union, two children were born, Dr. Lanny Kampfe and Elisa Kay Kampfe. Doris died...
Gloria J. Kordash
July 18, 2019
Gloria Kordash died peacefully on July 18, 2019 just shy of her 98th birthday. She was born in Granville Illinois on September 9, 1921; the daughter of Italian immigrant parents, Louis and Cecira Faggiotti, and the youngest of 5 female siblings. Gloria’s family relocated to Rockford shortly after her birth and she spent her entire life in her beloved Rockford....
Mary Andrews
July 18, 2019
Mary Andrews, 89, of Rockford, IL went with God on July 18, 2019. Mary was born in Bielin, (Poland) Belarus, April 29, 1930 to Aleksander and Aleksandra Soroka. She emigrated to the United States after living 7 years in a German war camp, arriving in New Orleans with no shoes on her feet on August 14, 1949, her sister Sophia’s...
Joellen "Margaret" Louise Lansing
July 17, 2019
Joellen “Margaret” Louise Lansing, 77, of Rockford, Illinois passed away Wednesday, July 17, 2019. She was born October 9, 1941 in Minneapolis, Minnesota, the daughter of Floyd J. Galchutt and Kathrine E. (Bowser) Galchutt. Margaret was an elementary school teacher who loved to read, write, and educate other people. She was loyal, funny, and compassionate to all that knew her....
Arnoldo "Arnie" Cabello
July 17, 2019
Arnoldo “Arnie” Cabello, 72, of Machesney Park, IL passed away Wednesday, July 17, 2019. He was born May 4, 1947 in Webb County, Texas, the son of Eduardo and Francisca (Gonzalez) Cabello. Arnie proudly served his country in the United States Army in the Korean Defense and was stationed in Germany. He married the love of his life, Ruth Bomke...
Sharon S. Gartman
July 17, 2019
Sharon S. Gartman, 71, of Rockford, died on Wednesday, July 17, 2019 in her home. Born August 1, 1947 in Mendota, IL; daughter of Delores M. Becket Carter and Norman Carter. Sharon married Richard Gartman on May 13, 1965 in Elgin, IL. She was employed by RPS205 as a Supervisor of the school cafeterias for 17 years. She loved rock...
Alice Myrna Mclachlan
July 16, 2019
Alice Myrna McLachlan, 73, of Rockford, passed away July 16, 2019 at OSF St. Anthony Medical Center, surrounded by her loving husband, brother, sister in law and niece, after a courageous battle with MS. Born June 12, 1946 in Wilmington, DE, the daughter of John V. & Myrtie (Nix) Bailey. Graduated from Lake Weir High School in Marion County FL,...
Michael Evan Nemecio Nolasco
July 14, 2019
Michael Evan Nemecio Nolasco, 29, of Poplar Grove, IL, died Sunday, July 14, 2019 in Barrington, IL. Born October 25, 1989 in Belvidere; he was the son of Johnny Nolasco and Eva Krause. He married Rachel Jones on June 10, 2017 in Rockford, IL. A graduate of Jefferson High School, he was employed with Chrysler Fiat Automotive Group. He was...
Dr. Merlin "Mert" John Manley
July 14, 2019
Dr. Merlin “Mert” John Manley, 84, Rockford, died July 14, 2019, at Presence St. Anne’s Center after a courageous battle against cancer. Mert was born October 17, 1934, in Hazel Green, WI, the son of John and Bernice (Wubben) Manley. He was an Army veteran serving in Germany. Mert attended Loras College and Northern Illinois University where he received his...
Patricia A. Leek
July 13, 2019
Patricia A. Leek, 71, of Rockford, passed away on July 13, 2019 with her children by her side. Born August 19, 1947, the daughter of Ivan and Nellie Gray. Patricia was married to Ronald Leek in August, 1979. She worked for many years with her husband at R. L. Leek Industries, Inc. and Byron Dragway. She was later employed as...
Mary Jane Messersmith
July 13, 2019
Mary Jane Messersmith, 97, of Rockford, passed away peacefully July 13, 2019 in her home. Born March 27, 1922 in Highland, WI, she was the daughter of Charles and Frances (Wagner) Imhoff. She married Charles Messersmith on June 2, 1942 in Rockford and they were married for 66 years before he passed away in 2008. A graduate of Highland High...
Craig "Gomer" A. Mathews
July 11, 2019
Craig “Gomer” Mathews, 60, of Rockford, Illinois passed away Thursday, July 11, 2019. He was born May 13, 1959 in Dixon, IL the son of Richard and Geraldine (Donaldson) Mathews. Craig grew up in Chana, IL. He was a faithful and dedicated employee who loved working at Rogers Ready-Mix. Craig was an easy going, sincere and generous man. He enjoyed...
Tammy L. Shaw
July 11, 2019
Tammy L. Shaw, 44, of Rockford, passed away July 11, 2019. Born April 14, 1975 the daughter of Cheryl Pickett. She graduated from Rockford East High School, class of 1993. She worked as an administrative assistant in the medical field. She enjoyed riding motorcycles, dancing, her dog, but most of all she loved her family. Those who knew her would...
Mary Weber Simpson
July 11, 2019
Mary Weber Simpson, 88, also known as Mary W. Simpson and Mary L. Simpson, died Thursday, July 11, 2019, in Alpine Fireside Health Center, Rockford, where she had been well cared for. Mary Louise Weber, daughter of John Christian Louis Weber and Frances Elvira (Berg) Weber, was born June 6, 1931, in Rockford. She was educated at Rockford East High...
Constance "Connie" L. Rounds
July 10, 2019
Our adored Constance “Connie” Lenell Rounds, 78, passed away on Wednesday, July 10, 2019 after a long illness. Connie was born August 29, 1940 in Rockford to Hazel and Murray Rounds. Rockford was called home for most of her life, but she was blessed with much adventure and travel around the world, especially Italy. Together with her beloved Jan Malmberg,...
Shirley E. Sherman
July 10, 2019
Shirley E. Sherman, 89, of Rockford, Illinois passed away Wednesday, July 10, 2019. She was born September 29, 1929 in Adeline, Illinois, the daughter to Elmer and Viola (Hubble) Peterson. Shirley married the love of her life, Irving Sherman, on April 8, 1950. She was a military spouse and spent her younger years in various locations throughout the United States....
Svea F. Forsberg
July 10, 2019
Svea F. Forsberg, 97, Rockford, passed away Wednesday, July 10, 2019, in her home. She was born in Sweden on April 16, 1922. She married Birger Forsberg on September 15, 1945, and he passed away in January of 2004. She and her husband owned and operated the Forsberg Bakery on Broadway for many years. She is survived by her daughter,...
Jason Lee Corbin
July 10, 2019
Jason Lee Corbin, 43, Rockford, formerly of Byron, passed away unexpectedly on Wednesday, July 10, 2019. He was born February 24, 1976, in Rockford. Jason worked for many years in several his family’s businesses. He was always conscientious and hardworking whether he was working on or repairing equipment or attending to customers, who loved his quick wit and sense of...
Ronald L. Leek
July 10, 2019
Ronald Leek, 80, of Rockford, passed away July 10, 2019. He was born February 5, 1939 in Aurora Illinois. Ron was best known as the longtime owner and announcer at Byron Dragway. Ron’s contribution to motorsports transcend the race track he called home for over 50 years. As a steward of the sport, Ron held positions at numerous racetracks throughout...
Rev. Arnold E. Lack
July 9, 2019
Reverend Arnold E. Lack of Rockford, IL, passed away on July 9th at the age of 88. He was born at home on January 28, 1931 in New Era, IA to the Reverend Ernest and Lenora Lack. Arnold graduated from East High School in Des Moines, IA and received his bachelor’s degree from Augustana College in Rock Island, IL. He...
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