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Georg Rieder
January 5, 2020
Our loved one, Georg Rieder, passed away at his home on 1/5/20. Georg was born to Franz and Gretel Rieder on 12/30/35 in Germany. He was a very hard working and gifted service engineer for Pfauter. He is preceded in death by his loving wife, Mechthild, and both of his parents as well as his sister Paula and brother Franz....
Keith M. Miller
January 4, 2020
Keith M. Miller, 60 of Rockford, IL passed away Saturday, January 4, 2020. He was born November 18, 1959 in Rockford, IL the son of Harold and LaVaun (Farrow) Miller. Keith attended East High School class of 1977. He worked as a heavy equipment operator. Keith was a kind man and enjoyed playing pool, fishing and the Green Bay Packers....
Ramon E. Rios
January 4, 2020
Ramon E. Rios, 80, of Rockford, IL died on January 4, 2020 in his home. He was born on February 10, 1939 in Linares, Mexico to Nestor and Felipa (Espericueta) Rios. Married to Lydia Gonzales on February 20, 1959. Ramon was employed by Decorators Supply Corporation in Chicago, IL for 32 years. He was a member of St. Rita Catholic...
Marian Lee Bonavia
January 4, 2020
Marian Lee Bonavia Loving Mother, Grandmother, Great Grandmother Marian Lee Bonavia, 94, of Rockford, peacefully passed away on January 4, 2020 surrounded by her loving family. Born January 31, 1925 in Rockford to John and Josephine (Sagona) Castree. She graduated with honors from West High School in 1943. She married the love of her life, Jack Peter Bonavia, on June...
Rose Marie Virgili
January 2, 2020
Rose Virgili, 93, of Rockford, devoted Wife, Mother, Grandmother, Sister Aunt and Friend, passed away peacefully on January 2, 2020, at OSF St. Anthony Medical Center. She was born February 22, 1926, in Rockford, the daughter of Alfonso and Josephine (Amore) Nicosia. Rose married James Virgili in 1943, at St. Anthony of Padua Catholic Church in Rockford. Rose was a...
Lee R. Schreiner
January 2, 2020
Lee R. Schreiner, 70, of Rockford, died January 2, 2020 after a long battle with Lymphoma. He was born October 18, 1949 in Freeport, IL to Val and Opal (Toepfer) Schreiner. He and his twin sister, Lynn, joined their big brother, Greg, to complete the family. They grew up in Orangeville and attended Orangeville schools, where he graduated from Orangeville...
Rosemary J. (Carter) Burt
January 2, 2020
Rosemary “Rose” J. (Carter) Burt, 71, of Rockford, passed away Thursday, January 2, 2020. Rose was born in Mendota, IL on October 22, 1948, daughter of Norman and Delores (Becket) Carter. She was a lifelong member of Salem Lutheran Church. Rose was proudly employed with Rockford Products for 43 years. In her younger years, she was very involved with horses...
Chiquita D. Gates
January 1, 2020
Chiquita D. Gates, 24, of Harvard, passed away January 1, 2020 in Woodstock as a result of an auto accident. Born June 10, 1995 in Milwaukee, WI, the daughter of Lawrence & Gevena (Hall) Gates. She was raised by Patrick & Judy Hovis. Graduated from Woodstock High School, Class of 2013. She recently graduated from First Institute Vocational & Technical...
Rick "Rickey" H. Smith
December 31, 2019
Rick “Rickey” Harold Smith, 65, of Sterling, IL died on Tuesday, December 31, 2019 at the Citadel Care Center in Sterling, IL. He was born on April 14, 1954 in Sterling, IL, son of Harold and Bessie (Near) Smith. Rickey enjoyed listening to music and spending time with his children and grandchildren. Rickey is survived by his daughters, Sadie Smith...
Bruce E.H. Anderson
December 29, 2019
Bruce E.H. Anderson, 80 of Rockford, passed away in his home December 29, 2019, surrounded by his family. Born April 29, 1939 in Rockford, the son of Leonard V. & Ruth L. (Peterson) Anderson. Graduated from Harlem High School, class of 1958. Bruce worked as a machinist starting his career working with his uncle for 14 years, then later with...
Mary L. Doyle
December 27, 2019
Mary L. Doyle, 69, of Rockford, passed away Friday, December 27, 2019. Mary was born in Dixon, IL on August 25, 1950, daughter of Charles F. and Helen (O’Malley) Doyle. She graduated from Newman Central Catholic High School in Sterling. Mary then went on to earn her Bachelor’s Degree from St. Anthony College of Nursing and Rockford College, Master’s Degree...
Rita Pesavento Prunuske
December 27, 2019
Rita Pesavento Prunuske, 89, of Rockford died Friday, December 27, 2019, at OSF St. Anthony Medical Center after a sudden illness. She was born Sept. 24, 1930, in Milwaukee, WI, the daughter of Miles A. and Margaret A. (Weinman) Baer. She graduated from Neenah High School, Neenah,WI, and the University of Wisconsin, Madison, with a Bachelor’s degree in Journalism (1952)....
Michael Joseph Lamonica Sr.
December 26, 2019
Michael Joseph LaMonica Sr., 92, of Rockford, passed away December 26, 2019 surrounded by his loving family. Born in Chicago on November 24, 1927 the son of Joseph and Louise (Canova) LaMonica. Michael graduated from Austin High School in Chicago in 1945. Mike Sr. was a veteran of the U.S. Navy and served during WWII. On July 2, 1949 he...
Angelo Bonacquisti
December 22, 2019
Angelo Bonacquisti, 89, of Rockford went home to be with The Lord Sunday, December 22, 2019. He was born January 9, 1930 in Rockford, IL the son of Ambrose and Angelina (Furno) Bonacquisti. Angelo married the love of his life, Barbara on July 25, 1959. He proudly served in the United States Army 1952-1955. He retired from Metal Cutting Tool...
James "Jim" E. Nijoka, Dds
December 21, 2019
James “Jim” E. Nijoka, DDS, 69, of Rockford, passed away Saturday, December 21, 2019, at OSF St. Anthony Medical Center. Jim was born September 24, 1950, the son of Edward and Marion (Ream) Nijoka. Jim graduated from Rockford East High School, class of 1968. He went on to attend Carroll College in Waukesha, WI and then received his degree in...
Sureshkumar J. Patel
December 21, 2019
Sureshbhai Jamanadas Patel passed away peacefully at his home on December 21, 2019. He was surrounded by his loved ones as he made his transition. He was born and raised in Chakalasi, Gujarat, India on July 4th 1950 to Jamanadas and Savitaben Patel. He is survived by his wife Pramilaben, his son Rupen and daughter-in-law Preeti, his son Samir and...
Robert "Bob" J. Gustafson
December 20, 2019
Robert "Bob" Gustafson, 71, passed away December 20, 2019 in Rockford Illinois. Born in Rockford on August 25, 1948 he was the son of Harry and Mary (Galocy) Gustafson. He married the love of his life, Ruth Grujich on July 29, 1978 in Indiana and were married for 41 years. He got a degree in pharmacy and worked in Rockford...
Helen Layng
December 20, 2019
Helen Layng passed away on December 20, 2019 at home peacefully. Helen loved her family and friends dearly and was the heart of the Layng family. She lived her life for her ten children and husband, Jack. Her beloved husband Jack Layng preceded Helen in death and she now has joined him in their eternal “enchanted cottage”. She is survived...
Ida Mae Fox
December 17, 2019
I leave nothing of more importance – “just remember my smiles.” Ida Mae Fox, 93 of Rockford died Tuesday, December 17, 2019, at home surrounded by her family. Born December 29, 1925, in Allerton IA to King and Ida Margaret (McDermott) Kint. Married Warren Paul Fox, the love of her life on Dec. 14, 1952, at Cherry Valley United Methodist...
Amanda L. Smalley
December 13, 2019
Amanda Smalley – Loving mother, daughter, sister and friend passed away on December 13, 2019 at the age of 32. Amanda is survived by her parents, David and Wendy Smalley; her children Lilith Joann age 3, Bruce Ahbell age 14; her sister, Emily White; her nephew, Tyler White; her grandparents, Gary and JoAnn Chaplin; and her cat, Little Butt. She...
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