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Jessica R. Anderson
April 22, 2019
Jessica R. Anderson, 51, of Rockford, passed away on April 22, 2019 at OSF St. Anthony Hospital. She was born September 4, 1967 in Rockford; daughter of Jerome and Jacqueline Anderson. Jessi graduated from East High School, class of 1985, and was an active alumni member, supporter and volunteer. She worked for Winnebago County for 27 years in the Department...
Aaron D. Wolf
April 21, 2019
Aaron D. Wolf of Rockford went home to be with the Lord, who he loved and served, on Easter Sunday, April 21, 2019. He died of a heart attack. Born October 3, 1973 to devoted parents Don and Carol Wolf who brought him up in the Faith. He graduated from Berean Christian School, Rockford College, and with a Master’s Degree...
Raven R. Sanders
April 20, 2019
Raven R. Sanders, 24, of Cherry Valley passed away Saturday, April 20, 2019 in her home. Born June 28, 1994, in Rockford, the daughter of William “Bill” Sanders and Heidi (Stanley) Sanders. Raven attended Jefferson High School and graduated in 2012. Raven was a writer and a poet with amazing work that she would rarely share; a part of her...
Shirley M. Knope
April 20, 2019
Shirley M. Knope, 92, of Rockford, Illinois, passed away Saturday, April 20, 2019 at Presence Saint Anne Center. She was born in Duluth, Minnesota on August 6, 1926, the daughter of Mary E. (Adams) and Arthur J. Anderson. Shirley graduated from Rock Island High School in 1943. She married the love of her life, Robert Knope, on May 7, 1946....
Ray G. Treadway
April 19, 2019
Ray G. Treadway, 103, Rockford, passed away peacefully on Friday, April 19, 2019, at Fairhaven Christian Retirement Home. He was born March 14, 1916, in Lincoln Nebraska, the son of Roy and Lou (Henderson) Treadway. Ray Treadway grew up in Rockford, where he was a high school athlete, active in several sports. He lettered in track and ran in the...
Philip Karl Nothnagel
April 18, 2019
Philip Karl Nothnagel, 67, passed away unexpectedly on April 18, 2019. He is survived by his loving wife of 45 years, Tina (Pantaleo); his treasured children: Philip Nothnagel (Laura), Michelle Townsend (Chris), and Alice Nothnagel (Katrina), as well as the grandchildren he loved to spoil rotten: Roland, Harrison, Gillian, Isabelle, and Emma. He will be reuniting with loved ones who...
Sheri R. Cook
April 18, 2019
Sheri R. Cook, 43, of Roscoe, passed away Thursday, April 18, 2019 at OSF St. Anthony Medical Center following a lengthy illness. Born December 13, 1975, in Rockford, the daughter of Larry M. and Mitzi A. (Hughes) Wallace. Sheri was a graduate of Hononegah High School in 1994. Sheri married Steven A. Cook on April 15, 2010 in Ocho Rios,...
Richard "Rich" L. Veruchi
April 17, 2019
Richard “Rich” L. Veruchi, 75, of Rockford, IL, passed away Wednesday, April 17, 2019, after a brief illness. Rich was born in Rockford, IL on November 30, 1943, son of Jack and Rose (Canova) Veruchi. He shared 57 years of marriage with the love of his life, Susan (Hulstedt) Veruchi. Rich was employed as a machinist with Warner Lambert for...
Anthony "Tony" R. Fabiano
April 17, 2019
Anthony "Tony" Fabiano passed away Wednesday, April 17, 2019 with his loving wife by his side holding his hand. He was born on February 24, 1927, in Rockford, Illinois, the youngest child of Dominic and Jenny (Cassaro) Fabiano. He grew up in South Rockford's Italian community, and in his youth was a Golden Glove Boxing Featherweight Champion and a legend...
Thomas D. Glenny
April 16, 2019
Thomas Dale Glenny, 87, passed away April 16, 2019, at home with his family at his side. He was born March 2, 1932, in Rockford, Illinois to Clinton and Mabel (Smith) Glenny. He attended Whig Hill Elementary School, Roosevelt Junior High School, and graduated from West High School in 1950. He worked alongside his father on the family farm, an...
Bertha C. Santini
April 15, 2019
Bertha C. Santini, 90, of Rockford passed away Monday, April 15, 2019 peacefully in her home surrounded by her loving family. Born October 21, 1928, in Sacramento, California, the daughter of Anthony and Rose (Pumilia) Cascio. Bertha married Veto A. Santini on October 25, 1934, in Rockford. Bertha was a member of St. Bridget Catholic Church. Survived by her son,...
Sharon A. Hendricks
April 15, 2019
Sharon A. Hendricks, 75, lifelong Rockford resident, died on Monday, April 15, 2019 in OSF St. Anthony Medical Center. Born June 13, 1943 , daughter of Peter J. and Pauline M. Varalli Malani. Graduated from East High School in 1961 and attended Rockford School of Business and Rockford College. Married Melvin O. Hendricks on May 18, 1963. Sharon was a...
Bobby Edward Hutsell
April 13, 2019
Bobby Edward Hutsell, 75, of Loves Park, IL passed away Saturday, April 13, 2019 Bobby was born in Pocahontas, Ark., on January 31, 1944, son of Robert E. and Leona (Armstrong) Hutsell. Bobby enjoyed woodworking and dancing. He was a U.S. Army Veteran, having served in Germany for 3 years. Bobby was a member of the Spring Creek Congregational Church...
John W. Zingrich
April 12, 2019
John W. Zingrich, 57, of Rockford, passed away April 12, 2019 after a long, courageous battle with cancer. Born November 14, 1961, in Freeport, IL, the son of Alfred & Joanne (Stoll) Zingrich, Jr. Graduated from Boylan Catholic High School, class of 1979. He worked for the US Postal Services for over 31 years. He enjoyed talking politics, playing video...
Charlotte M. Sand
April 10, 2019
Charlotte M. Sand, 92, of Rockford, formally of Nekoosa, WI, passed away April 10, 2019 at Fairhaven Christian Retirement Center. Born May 23, 1926, in Iron Mountain, MI, the daughter of Keith & May Sarah (Lewis) Andrews. Graduated from New Lisbon High School, class of 1943. Married Howard Sand in Wauwatosa, WI, on June 5, 1950. Charlotte was a troop...
Leo Evar Johnson
April 10, 2019
LEO EVAR JOHNSON, 93, Rockford, went home to be with the Lord, Wednesday, April 10, 2019, at River Bluff Nursing Home, enveloped in the love of his family. Leo was a New Year's baby, born January 1,1926, to Gustav Johnson and his beloved mother, Amanda (Larson) Johnson. Leo served in the Navy during World War II on the USS Yorktown,...
Rosa Palermo
April 10, 2019
Rosa Palermo, 95, of Rockford, passed away Wednesday, April 10, 2019. She was born October 10, 1923 in Ferentino, Italy, the daughter of Maria (Virgili) and Severino DeMarchis. She immigrated to America on March 1, 1954. She married James Palermo on July 7, 1956. Rosa was an extraordinary cook and baker, known for her delicious homemade pizza and chocolate chip...
David W. Larson
April 9, 2019
David W. Larson, 67, of Roscoe, passed away in his home on April 9, 2019. Born August 6, 1951 in Rockford, the son of Donald W. & Marilyn J. (Bowman) Larson. Graduated from Guilford High School, class of 1969. Married Christine “Chris” Kennedy in Rockford at St. Patrick Catholic Church on April 16, 1977. David worked as an accountant for...
Rosaria Rosolia
April 8, 2019
Rosaria Rosolia, 83, of Rockford passed away Monday, April 8, 2019 at OSF St. Anthony Medical Center. Born in Sicily on February 6, 1936, the daughter of Paulo Rosolia and Giovanna Spano. Rosaria married Giovanni Rosolia in June 1965. Together, they came from Sicily and settled in Rockford in 1972. Family was most important to Rosaria. She dearly missed her...
Leona A. Casey
April 7, 2019
Leona A. (Stokes) Casey, 96, of Rockford, IL, passed away Sunday, April 7, 2019 in her home, surrounded by loving family. Leona was born February 4, 1923 in Hillsboro, IL, daughter of John W. and Roxiann (Owens) Stokes. She married James R. Casey December 12, 1953 in Rockford. Leona was a lifetime member of the Rockford VFW Post 5149. She...
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