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Graydon Anderson
March 17, 2019
Graydon H. E. Anderson, 89, of Rockford passed away Sunday, March 17, 2019. Born August 21, 1929, in Rockford, the son of Henry and Olga Anderson. Graydon was a veteran serving in the United States Army from 1951 – 1953. He was stationed in Germany during the Korean Conflict. Graydon married Ruth Swenson on August 22, 1953. Graydon was an...
Kathryn Knouse
March 17, 2019
Kathryn Knouse, 52, of Rockford, passed away March 17, 2019 in her home. Born August 29, 1966 in Monroe, WI, the daughter of Gary B. & Ronda (DeVoe) Knouse. Graduated from Page Park School. She worked for Dasco Pro Inc, Illinois growth Enterprises and Barbara Olson Center of Hope. She had a love for music especially “Concert Night”, listening to...
John J. Cacci
March 17, 2019
John J. Cacci, of Rockford, passed away suddenly at his home on March 17, 2019. We are in grief and sadness at the loss of a great father, brother, wonderful friend and family member. He was truly a kind and giving man his whole life and touched many lives with his love and generosity. John was born in Rockford on...
James D. Harrison
March 16, 2019
JJames Daniel Harrison passed away peacefully at Presence St. Anne Center on March 16, 2019 at the age of 85. Born January 23, 1934 in Dixon; the son of John J. and Isabelle (Blackburn) Harrison. He was married to his high school sweetheart, Marian (Warner) Harrison, whom he lovingly referred to as “Tiger,” on May 25, 1957. James graduated from...
Elsie M. Seibel
March 14, 2019
Elsie M. Seibel, 93, passed away Thursday, March 14, 2019 at Alden Meadow Park Health Care Center in Clinton, Wisconsin. Elsie was born in Rockford on June 28, 1925. She was a teacher at Bloom School for 20 years. Elsie was a member of Alpine Lutheran Church, where she was very active. Elsie is survived by her son, Edward T....
Josephine A. Giorgi
March 14, 2019
Josephine A. Giorgi, 97, passed away suddenly at St. Anne’s Nursing Home on Thursday, March 14, 2019, after a short illness. Born to Vincenzo and Maria (Caliva) Buttacavoli on March 19, 1921, St. Joseph’s Day, hence the name Josephine. Maria and Vincenzo migrated to the United States from Sicily in 1905. Josephine was born a twin (Lee Buttacavoli Benesh) and...
E. Joyce (Wilms) Reid
March 14, 2019
E. Joyce (Wilms) Reid, 96, of Rockford, IL, died Thursday, Mar. 14, 2019. Joyce was born Apr. 19, 1922 in Neenah, WI, daughter of Forrest B. and Lavina (Andersen) Wilms. She attended Lakeview one-room school and later, Oshkosh Business College. Joyce married William E. Reid on Nov. 29, 1969. He died June 16, 1985. Joyce worked as a bookkeeper/office manager...
Larry E. Mcmaster
March 11, 2019
Larry E. McMaster, 78, of Rockford, passed away March 11, 2019 at Mercy Health Hospital, Riverside Campus. Born April 17, 1940 in Rockton, IL, the son of Lyle & Mildred (Nellie) McMaster. Graduated West High School, class of 1958. After graduation, he enlisted in the US Air Force and served until retiring honorably in 1979. Married Esther E. Beeton on...
Sarah "Dean" E. Otts
March 10, 2019
Sarah “Dean” E. Otts, 90, of Rockford, passed away March 10, 2019 in Loves Park. Born December 27, 1928 in Crews (Crews Depot), AL; the daughter of Donald and Mizie (McCormick) Hankins. She married Clement “Lomax” Otts July 23, 1944, who preceded her in death June 22, 2008. A loving mother, grandmother and friend, Dean had a tremendous love for...
Elsie R. Estabrook
March 10, 2019
Elsie R. Estabrook, 88, of Rockford passed away Sunday, March 10, 2019. She was born May 19, 1930 in New York, New York the daughter of Una (MacAllister) and Joseph Russell. Elsie grew up in New York and New Jersey before moving to Rockford in the 1950’s. Elsie married the love of her life, Mark Estabrook on October 27, 1956....
Mark E. Gossett
March 6, 2019
Mark E. Gossett, 47, of Sterling, formerly of Rockford, passed away March 6, 2019. Born August 6, 1971 in Rockford; son of Mark Gossett and Diane (Drake) Feldt. A graduate of West High School, Mark was an avid fan of the Oakland Raiders and the L.A. Lakers. He enjoyed roller skating in his early years, word books, and eat out...
Michael J. Bugler
March 5, 2019
Michael J. Bugler, 68, of Rockford, Illinois passed away March 5, 2019, at his home. Michael was born September 8, 1950 in Kansas City, Missouri to Mary and Richard Bugler. The family moved to Des Moines, Iowa when Michael was a young man. Michael graduated from Loras College, cum laude, Dubuque, Iowa with a B.A. in History. In the mid-1970s...
Stephen D. Baker
March 4, 2019
Stephen D. Baker, of Rockford, passed away on March 4, 2019 at SwedishAmerican Hospital after going into cardiac arrest at work. He was lovingly cared for by the wonderful 1st Aid Team at MTE Hydraulics. Born October 22, 1952 in Atkinson, NE, the son of Ivan and Mary Jane (Moler) Baker. He enjoyed working with the caring staff at MTE...
Arlene J. (Myers) Brenden
March 3, 2019
Arlene J. (Myers) Brenden, 59, of Cherry Valley, IL, passed away on March 3, 2019, from end stage renal failure with complications due to calciphylaxis. Arlene was born in Canton, SD, on June 12, 1959; daughter of Raymond and Kathryn (Schladweiler) Myers. She graduated from North Boone High School. She married Vernon Brenden on May 29, 1982 in Springbrook, WI....
Bouavanh Boutchannha
March 2, 2019
Bouavanh Boutchannha, 71, of Rockford, IL passed away peacefully on Saturday, March 2nd, 2019 with her family by her side. Born August 1, 1948 in Vientiane, Laos. Beloved and dear wife of Bounsy Boutchannha; loving mother of Vongsavanh Symphommarath (daughter), Nithbanith Symphommarath (son-in-law), Chansamone Boutchannha (daughter), & Somsanith Sirimanotham (son-in-law); cherished grandmother of Nyruck Symphommarath, Nitdavanh (Rosie) Symphommarath, Khamla (Vincent)...
Matt P. Spinello
March 2, 2019
Matt P. Spinello, Sr., 88, passed away on March 2, 2019 at Rosewood Care Center after a lengthy experience with dementia. On April 11, 1930 he was born to Ignazzio Spinello and Mary Agnes Spinello (née Fiorenza) in Rockford IL as the first of their eventual 5 children. He graduated from West High School in 1948. Matt lived an incredibly...
Bonnie D. Balok
March 2, 2019
Bonnie D. Balok 1927—2019 Bonnie Darlene Balok, of Rockford, IL, passed away peacefully at her daughter's home in Wonder Lake on March 2, 2019. Born on September 17, 1927 in Kenosha, WI. Daughter of Willis F. and Gertrude H. (Eschbach) Fenske. Married Joseph J. Balok on June 25, 1949 at St John's Lutheran Church in Kenosha, WI. Graduate of Mary...
Barbara "Barb" Ann Foster
March 1, 2019
Barbara “Barb” Ann Foster, 72, of Rockford, IL, passed away Friday, March 1, 2019. Barb was born in Savanna, IL on September 5, 1946, daughter of Joseph and Juanita (Huling) Sterbenz. She married Richard C. Foster Sr. on January 30, 1965 at St. John the Baptist Catholic Church in Savanna, IL. Barb was a homemaker most of her life. She...
Robert A. Murphy
February 28, 2019
Robert Anthony Murphy, 95, of Rockford died February 28, 2019, in the loving care of his family. Born April 9, 1923, in Peoria to Charles E. Murphy and Eleanor (Lynch) Murphy. He graduated from Spalding Institute in Peoria in 1941 and attended St. Josephs College. In 1942 he joined the U.S. Army and served during World War II. He was...
Joan P. Gaines
February 28, 2019
Joan P. Gaines, 88, of Rockford, passed away peacefully February 28, 2019 at Presence St. Anne Center. Born July 28, 1930 in Rockford; daughter of Richard and Catherine (Cecila) Carey. She married Robert A. Gaines May 17, 1952 in Rockford. She was a member of St. Edward Catholic Church. Joan, an avid Chicago Cubs fan, enjoyed playing cards, traveling, gardening,...
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