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Jesse L. Otwell
November 30, 2018
Jesse Lee Otwell, 91, of Rockford, passed away November 30, 2018 at OSF St. Anthony Medical Center. Born August 15, 1927 in Lincoln Parish, La, the son of John & Lytha (Howard) Otwell. Attended Ruston High School. Served in the U.S. Army as a tank driver during WWII European Theater. Moved to Rockford, IL in 1948. He married Verna Iloe...
James W. Nichols
November 29, 2018
James W. Nichols, 76, of Cherry Valley passed away Thursday, November 29, 2018 in his home. Born October 5, 1942, the son of James and Marie (Bonk) Nichols. James was a veteran serving in the United States Marines for 4 years and was promoted to Captain. James married Rosalie Hehn on September 2, 1963 at St. Rita Catholic Church in...
Shirley R. Elliott
November 28, 2018
Shirley R. Elliott, 93, of Rockford, passed away on Wednesday, November 28, 2018. Shirley was born in St. Louis, MO on September 21, 1925, daughter of Leonard and Hazel (Lorenz) Langeneckert. She married Francis E. Elliott on July 3, 1945 in St. Louis, MO. He passed away June 29, 2007. Throughout life, Shirley was an excellent cook and loved to...
Shirley Mae Swart
November 28, 2018
Shirley Mae Swart, 92, Rockford, passed away Thursday, November 28, 2018, at Alden Debes Center, Rockford. She was born November 28, 1926, in Rockford, the daughter of Edward and Florence (Johnson) Murphy. Shirley graduated from Muldoon Catholic High School in the class of 1944. She married Donald E. Swart on September 6, 1947, and he passed away in Rockford on...
Hugh T. Degroff
November 27, 2018
Hugh T. DeGroff, 76, lifelong resident of Rockford passed away Tuesday, November 27, 2018. Born July 9, 1942, the son of Faye and Marguerite (Lawson) DeGroff. Hugh was a graduate of Roosevelt Military Academy in Aledo and attended classes at Rock Valley College. Hugh was a United States Air Force Veteran. Hugh married Linda Freedlund on October 17, 1959 in...
Mary K. Giacomelli
November 26, 2018
Mary K (Kauffman) Giacomelli, 86 of Rockford, died Monday, November 26, 2018 at home, The Grand Victorian with her daughter Ann (Steve) by her side. She was a loving Daughter, Mother, Mummum, Grandma and Great Mummum. Born June 28, 1932 in Springfield, IL to William V. and Elizabeth (Malone) Kauffman. Mary was a woman of grace and class. A devout...
Mary K. Giacomelli
November 26, 2018
Mary K (Kauffman) Giacomelli, 86 of Rockford, died Monday, November 26, 2018 at home, The Grand Victorian with her daughter Ann (Steve) by her side. Loving Daughter, Mother, Mummum, Grandma and Great Mummum. Born June 28, 1932 in Springfield, IL to William V. and Elizabeth (Malone) Kauffman. Mary was a woman of grace and class. A devout Catholic and sincerely...
Josephine A. Alfano
November 25, 2018
Josephine A. Alfano, 89, of Rockford, passed away peacefully, surrounded by her family on November 25, 2018. Josephine "Jo" was born in Rockford on September 14, 1929, daughter of Charlie and Angelina (Cannella) Russo. She graduated from East High School, where she enjoyed GAA sports activities. Josephine married her beloved husband Barney A. Alfano, on November 13, 1948, at St....
Raymond E. Rickabaugh
November 23, 2018
Raymond E. “Rick” Rickabaugh, Sr., of Belvidere passed away in his sister’s home in Monroe, Wi. Born September 27, 1944 in Correctionville, Iowa, the son of Everett & Juanita Mae (Roark) Rickabaugh. Rick enjoyed bowling, motorcycles, and fishing. He is survived by children Raymond Rickabaugh Jr, Kenny Rickabaugh, Deborah Simmons, Selena (Bud) Rickabaugh and Jon (Jessica) Rickabaugh; 10 grandchildren, 4...
Gloria Y. Calvagna
November 23, 2018
Gloria Y. Calvagna, 79, of Rockford, passed away peacefully in her home on November 23, 2018. Born December 23, 1938 in Alexandria, MN; she was the daughter of Alfred and Florence (Erickson) Johnson. She married Russell “Russ” A. Calvagna on June 30, 1962 in Rockford. A member of Holy Family Catholic Church, Gloria was a former employee of American Insurance...
Betty L. Hlavka
November 23, 2018
Betty L. Hlavka, 101, of Rockford, Illinois, passed away on November 23, 2018. She was born October 18, 1917 to J. Bert and Blanche (Whittall) Woodruff. Betty graduated from Rockford High School in 1935 and from Rockford Hospital School of Nursing in 1939. She loved her nursing career, working both at Rockford Hospital and later for Dr. Wm. K Ford,...
Reva Lee Bean
November 23, 2018
Reva Lee (Shearon) Bean, 95, of Dexter, MO passed away peacefully on Friday, November 23, 2018, at River Bluff Nursing Home in Loves Park, Illinois. She was born June 18, 1923, in Frisco, MO, the daughter of Terry and Opal (Joseph) Shearon. She had one younger sister, Wantona Margarett, who tragically died in a train accident in 1941. Reva married...
Eugene "Gene" Allen Bankord
November 22, 2018
Eugene “Gene” Allen Bankord, 84, of Belvidere peacefully passed away and went to heaven on November 22, 2018 surrounded by his adoring wife Cleo and family. Gene left a legacy of servanthood and devotion to his wife and family, an inspiring work ethic, creative problem solving, and an independent, kind and gentle spirit. He was deeply loved and admired by...
Robert F. Tucker
November 20, 2018
Robert F. Tucker, 59, of Rockford passed away Tuesday, November 20, 2018 at Mercyhealth Hospital. Born December 28, 1958, in Rockford, the son of Frank and Helen (Hawks) Tucker. Robert attended Harlem High School. Robert was a proud United States Army Veteran. Robert owned Tucker Heating and Air Conditioning with his father, Frank before handing it over to his brother,...
Vytautas "Vyt" V. Salucka
November 19, 2018
Vytautas “Vyt” V. Salucka, 88, of Rockford, passed away November 19, 2018 in his home surrounded by his loving family. Born July 4, 1930 in Lithuania, the son of Juozas & Marija (Jameikis) Salucka. Vyt married Silvia Zauka, in Rockford, at St. Peter & Paul Church, on January 7, 1956. Vyt worked as a draftsman at Twin Disc for forty...
Thomas "Tom" James Hockison
November 18, 2018
Thomas “Tom” James Hockison, 57, Oregon, passed away Sunday, November 18, 2018, in his home. He was born October 3, 1961, in Waukesha, WI, the son of Richard and Charlotte (Mitchell) Hockison. Tom was a veteran of the Air Force. He married June Gaudreault in Oregon on July 24, 2009. He owned and operated Quality Industrial Services for many years...
Marilynn M. Gabe
November 16, 2018
Marilynn M. Gabe, 84, passed away Friday, November 16, 2018. Born August 25, 1934 in Stevens Point, Wisconsin, the daughter of Madeline and Leonard Somers. Marilynn graduated in 1952 from Muldoon High. Marilynn married Bob Gabe on July 2, 1966. She was employed by Elco-Textron for 35 years. Marilynn is survived by her daughter, Stacy (David) Zimmerman; granddaughters, Tara (Tyler)...
Arnold "Arnie" V. Bailey
November 16, 2018
Arnold “Arnie” V. Bailey, Jr, 71, Belvidere, passed away Friday, November 16, 2018, at Morning Star Village. He was born February 20, 1947, in Ottawa, the son of Arnold V. and Wilda (Poutre) Bailey, Sr. Arnie was a US Army veteran. He married Nancy Bonnet in Lena on November 18, 1967. “Bear” was employed at Chrysler Corporation in Belvidere for...
Dale A. Zeal
November 16, 2018
Dale A. Zeal, 97, of Rockford, died November 16, 2018. Born May 23, 1921 in Galena, Illinois, the son of Charles and Margaret (O’Rourke) Zeal. He married Florence Bussan in Galena on July 27, 1942. Dale served one year in the United States Army and two years in the United States Air Corp where he received his commission and pilot...
Carla H. Dohm
November 15, 2018
Carla H. Dohm, 56, of Rockton, passed away November 15, 2018. Born March 25, 1962 in Pittsburgh, PA; she was the daughter of Charles and Beryl (Pritchard) Holden. She married Michael Z. Dohm on June 7, 2008 in Bettendorf, IA. She was the former Vice President of Rockford Title Company. Carla enjoyed motorcycle riding, reading, gardening, woodworking, refinishing furniture, home...
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