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Maralyn L. Morgan
May 22, 2019
Maralyn L. Morgan, 87, of Rockford passed away peacefully on Wednesday, May 22, 2019 in her home. Born December 5, 1931 as the biggest baby in Pecatonica, IL; daughter of Harold and Gladys (Becker) McMahon. She was a 1949 graduate of Muldoon High School. Maralyn married the love of her life, Jack H. Morgan on July 29, 1950 in Rockford...
Barry J. Fisher
May 21, 2019
Barry J. Fisher, 76, of Rockford passed away Tuesday, May 21, 2019. Born December 6, 1942, in Rockford, the son of Norman D. and Francis (Johnson) Fisher. Barry was an Industrial Arts and Math teacher for RPS 205 for over 35 years, retiring from Eisenhower Middle School in 1997. Barry married Monty Wilson on August 23, 1969; they would be...
Charles D. "Chuck" Sweeny
May 20, 2019
Charles D. “Chuck” Sweeny, 70, Rockford died suddenly on Monday, May 20, 2019 in Rockford Memorial Hospital. Born October 26, 1948 in Rockford, son of Fay C. and Winifred M. Daniels Sweeny. Graduated from Auburn High School in 1966 and received a bachelor’s degree from the University of Illinois at Chicago. Married Cherene Gourley in Rockford on March 3, 1973....
Joan M. Garrett
May 19, 2019
Joan M. Garrett, 80, of Rockford, passed away peacefully, Sunday, May 19, 2019 after an extended illness. Born May 31, 1938 in Elkhorn, WI; to Hubert and Katherine Olson. Her grandparents, Fred and Winifred Eifer, adopted and raised her. She married R. Royce Garrett on July 14, 1956 in Cherry Valley, IL. A graduate of East High School; she was...
Al H. Weatherer
May 18, 2019
Al H. Weatherer, 91, of Rockford, Illinois passed away Saturday, May 18, 2019. Born August 10, 1927 in Lebanon, South Dakota, the son of Alfred H. and Adeline (Koch) Weatherer. Al proudly served in the United States Army Corp. of Engineers. He married the love of his life, Arlene Rourke on August 19, 1949. He worked at Elco Industries, retiring...
Antoniette Pesavento
May 17, 2019
Antoniette Pesavento, 89, of Rockford, passed away peacefully on Friday, May 17, 2019. Born December 12, 1929 in Rockford, the daughter of Antonio and Luigia (Vidali) Pesavento. She was a lifelong Rockford Resident and lifelong member of St. Anthony of Padua Parish. Antoniette began her work life at Nelson Knitting Company. She was a car hop at the family Pesavento’s...
John Edward Mothkovich, Jr.
May 16, 2019
John Edward Mothkovich, Jr, 73 Rockford passed away Thursday May 16, 2019, at SwedishAmerican Hospital. He was born December 24, 1945, in Rockford, the son of John Edward and Ruth Irene (Garrison) Mothkovich, Sr. John was a veteran serving in the Marine Corps. Survived by 3 daughters, Tricia K. (Travis) Smith of Warren,IL , Regina A. (Mark) Shaw of Scotts...
Richard K. Gartman
May 13, 2019
Richard Knight Gartman, Sr., 82, passed away Monday, May 13, 2019 surrounded by his loving family. Born May 25, 1936 to Charles Edward Gartman and Bessie (Rabe) in Freeport. Richard married Sharon Sue Carter on May 13, 1965 in Elgin. Richard served in the Army from 1953 – 1957. He was employed at Mechanics, Dv Borg Warner in Rockford. Richard...
Eileen M. Rothstein
May 12, 2019
Eileen M. Rothstein (Schulte), 95, passed away peacefully surrounded by family at Presence St. Anne Center on Mother’s Day, May 12, 2019. Born January 11, 1924, Eileen was the seventh child of Alex J. and Margaret (Lauer) Schulte of Marshfield, WI. After graduating from the College of St. Scholastica, Duluth, MN, Eileen entered graduate school at the University of Minnesota,...
Dr. Michelle M. Mcreynolds
May 12, 2019
Dr. Michelle M. McReynolds, 68, of Rockford, passed away Sunday, May 12, 2019. Michelle was born in Evergreen Park, IL on June 6, 1950, daughter of Paul J. and Mary “Mickey” (Gardner) McReynolds. She graduated from Queen of Peace High School, Class of 1968. Michelle attended Northern Illinois University where she received her Masters and Doctorate in Education. She committed...
Mathew J. Spinello
May 10, 2019
Mathew J. Spinello, 81, of Rockford passed away Friday, May 10, 2019. Born December 5, 1937, in Rockford, the son of Joseph and Rose (Fasula) Spinello. Matt was a graduate of West High and was in the Army Reserves. He married Paulette Watson on December 28, 1961. Matt owned and operated M. Spinello Locksmiths. Matt was an avid Fire Buff...
Joann Bertolino
May 10, 2019
Joann Bertolino, 75, of Rockford, passed away May 10, 2019 in her home, surrounded by her loving family, after fighting a courageous battle with cancer. She was born February 6, 1944 in Marsala, Sicily, the daughter Vito & Maria (Mannira) Angileri. Married her childhood friend Carl Bertolino, in Rockford, on October 20, 1962 at St. Anthony of Padua Church. With...
James "Moon" D. Wilson
May 10, 2019
James “Moon” Douglas Wilson, 57, of Rockford, left suddenly May 10, 2019, while working. Born July 7, 1961 in Rockford; son of George and Nina (Logsdon) Wilson. He was employed at Dach Fence Company. An avid Chicago Cubs and Bears fan, Moon loved his pets, fishing, playing hockey, baseball and fast-pitch softball, golfing, bowling, drag-strip racing, NASCAR and tipping a...
Ryan "Hos" T. Hoskinson
May 10, 2019
Ryan “Hos” Timothy Hoskinson, 41, of Rockford, IL passed away Friday, May 10, 2019. He was born July 17, 1977 in Rockford, the son of Timothy E. and Nella (Berkholtz) Hoskinson. Ryan graduated from Boylan Catholic High School, class of 1995. While at Boylan, Ryan played football as a defensive end. He went on to earn his Bachelor’s Degree in...
Richard K. Jaworowski
May 9, 2019
Richard K. Jaworowski, 80, of Rockford, passed away Thursday, May 10, 2018 at Mercyhealth Rockford. Born February 26, 1939, in Rockford; the son of Antone and Ruth (Eschen) Jaworowski. He married Sandra Kurth on August 13, 1960 in Rockford. A U. S. Marine Corps Veteran, Richard retired from Gunite Corporation after 34 years of employment and was a member of...
Patricia A. Maculan
May 5, 2019
Patricia Ann Maculan, 89, passed away at 9:10 a.m. on Sunday May 5, 2019. Patricia was born October 18, 1929, daughter of Albert and Gladys Dettman. While attending Rockford West High School, Patricia met her future husband, Robert Armand Maculan. They were married on May 20, 1950. Patricia chose her career wisely, to be a homemaker to their family. A...
Anthony "Tony" J. Kelam
May 4, 2019
Anthony “Tony” J. Kelam, 42, of Rockton, died suddenly on May 4, 2019. Born November 24, 1976, in Evergreen Park, IL, the son of James & Janice (Haper) Kelam. Graduated from Hononegah High School, class of 1994 and later attended Rock Valley College. He worked for Gunite Corporation for the last 15 months. Tony was active with Celebrate Recovery with...
Sally Ann Baeverstad
May 4, 2019
Sally Ann Baeverstad, 85, of Rockford, formerly of Cherry Valley, joined her loved ones and her Lord on Saturday, May 4, 2019. Sally was born November 7, 1933 in Cherry Valley, IL, daughter of Harold and Irene (Johnson) Anderson. She was a lifetime member of Cherry Valley United Methodist Church. After retiring, she attended St. Peter Lutheran Church in Fort...
Diane E. Grosvenor Johnson
May 4, 2019
Diane E. Grosvenor Johnson, 77, of Winnebago passed away Saturday, May 4, 2019 peacefully in her home surrounded by her daughters and her family. Born October 27, 1941, in Ft. Wayne, Indiana, the daughter of Bruce and Juliette (Willson) Grosvenor. Diane married Eugene H. Johnson Sr. on December 29, 1962 in Indianapolis, Indiana. They were married for over 52 years....
William "Bill" H. Coe
May 3, 2019
William “Bill” H. Coe, beloved husband, father and grandfather, passed away at the age of 90 on Friday May 3, 2019. Bill married the love of his life Marguerite Allain on September 11, 1948. They were together for over 70 years. They had three children, and have seven grandchildren and one great grandchild. Bill retired from Sundstrand as an Aerospace...
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