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Douglas M. Boettcher
September 1, 2019
Douglas M. Boettcher, 90, passed away peacefully on Sunday, September 1, 2019, in Fairhaven Christian Retirement Center. Doug was born on April 24, 1929, in Manitowoc, WI. He married Joan Weeks on September 2, 1950 in Rockford, IL. A veteran, Doug proudly served in the Army Corps of Engineers during the Korean War. He was employed by House of Lindberg...
John F. Withrow
September 1, 2019
John F. Withrow, 74, of Rockford, IL passed away after a long battle of health issues Sunday, September 1, 2019. He was born June 15, 1945 in Rochelle, IL the son of C. Raymond and Tiami (Pennala) Withrow. John attended Dixon schools where he played sports of all kinds. He proudly served his country in the United States Navy on...
Gerald "Jerry" L. Baker
August 30, 2019
Gerald "Jerry" L. Baker, 85, of Rockford passed away peacefully after a brief illness Friday, Aug. 30, 2019 at Javon Bea Hospital. Jerry, born March 6, 1934, lived in Rockford most of his life and split his remaining years living in Florida with his daughter and her family. He married Nancy M. Billingham (D. 2003) in 1959 and had 5...
John "Jack" L. Halsted, Sr.
August 29, 2019
John "Jack" L. Halsted, Sr., 93, of Rockford, IL, passed away peacefully on Thursday, August 29, 2019. John was born November 10, 1925, son of Herbert F. and Ruth A. (Church) Halsted. He graduated from West High School and attended Beloit College. John was a U.S. Navy Veteran, having served as a medic from 1943-1945. He married Carolyne (Lucas) Halsted...
Marie R. Anderson
August 29, 2019
Marie R. Anderson, 81, passed away Thursday, August 29, 2019. She was born on December 16, 1937 in Arpin, WI the daughter of Lloyd and Florence (Lewis) Ritter. Marie married her loving husband Marvin in 1993 on St. Thomas Island in the Caribbean. They loved to travel and this was one of their many memorable trips. Marie was the life...
Dora A. Salbego
August 28, 2019
Dora A. Salbego, 92, of Rockford, passed away peacefully Wednesday, August 28, 2019. Born June 8, 1927 in Rockford; daughter of Luigi and Anna (Vernetti) Calgaro. She married Anthony G. Salbego on June 1, 1947 in Rockford. A member of St. Edwards Catholic Church, she retired from May’s Drugstore in 1982. She was a lifetime member of the Belvidere VFW...
William "Bill" P. Byrnes Jr.
August 27, 2019
William (Bill) P. Byrnes 72 passed away August 27, 2019 after a long illness. Born and raised in Chicago, graduated from Ohio State University where he got a degree in teaching. He loved his family, fishing, reading and his TV. He was an avid Bears fan. He was a wonderful husband, father and grandfather. Survived by his wife Nancy and...
Charles Graham
August 26, 2019
Charles Graham, 66, Rockford, passed away Monday, August 26, 2019, in Mercy Hospital on Riverside. He was born December 23, 1952 in Forrest City, Arkansas; the son of James and Lullela (Harris) Graham. Charles worked as an electrical quality control Inspector at the Chrysler Corporation in Belvidere before retiring. Survived by his daughters, Tanya Graham, Wynette Graham, Charlene (Josie) Graham...
Marie G. Plumb
August 24, 2019
On August 24 Burnt Store Marina lost probably its oldest resident at 104 years 5 months. It was Marie Plumb, Sharon Monge’s Mom as well as an honorary Mom to many of us around here. Born 3-22-15 and died very peacefully on 8-24-19 at Bill & Sharon’s house. She married John E. Plumb on 6-6-36 at the “Little Brown Church”...
Gavin C. Harvey, Jr.
August 22, 2019
Gavin C. Harvey Jr., 87, lifelong resident of Rockford passed away Thursday, August 22, 2019. Born March 28, 1932, in Rockford, the son of Gavin C. and Signa (Tjemsland) Harvey. Gavin was a graduate of West High School. He married Barbara “Barb” M. Johnson on January 12, 1951 in Roscoe. Survived by his children, Scott (Laurie) Harvey and Cyndy Perez;...
Wendy M. Adams
August 21, 2019
Wendy M. Adams, 54, of Rockford, IL passed away Wednesday, August 21, 2019. She was born January 11, 1965 in Rockford, IL the daughter to Russell and Marcia (Beck) Adams. Wendy was a graduate of Stillman Valley High School class of 1983. She worked for many years as a patient care technician with Swedish American Health System. Wendy was a...
Gloria J. Winters
August 20, 2019
Gloria Jean Winters, 75, of South Beloit, IL passed away due to Alzheimer’s disease at PA Peterson at the Citadel on August 20, 2019. She was born August 28, 1943 in Rockford, IL the daughter to Roger and Mary (Holmes) Renton. Gloria married the love of her life, Albert “Butch” Winters on September 12, 1964, and were married over 54...
Natalya Marie Guzman Crane
August 19, 2019
Natalya Marie Guzman Crane, Rockford, was born into heaven on Monday, August 19, 2019, at SwedishAmerican Hospital. She is the daughter of Rosalia Marie Guzman and Jeremy Gerald Crane. Survived by her parents; her maternal grandparents, Rachel and Miguel Guzman,Sr.; her paternal grandmother, Lynette Crane; her paternal great-grandparents, Gerald (Donna) Crane, her paternal grandmother, Vicky Van Houten; her aunts and...
Debra L. Holliman
August 18, 2019
Debra L. Holliman, 65, of Rockford, IL, passed away Sunday, August 18, 2019. Debra was born in Rockford, IL on March 24, 1954, daughter of James and Annalee (Addington) Brazelton. After 33 years of being a CNA, she then opened her home up to being a daycare provider, caring for many children, which she loved most in life. Debra was...
Noudnoi Noi Phothiboupha
August 18, 2019
Noudnoi Noi Phothiboupha, 56, of Harrisonburg, VA, formerly of Rockford, passed away August 18, 2019 in her home. Born February 7, 1963 in Louang Namtha, Laos; daughter of Phoumy and Keo (Santisouk) Phoumy Phothiboupha. She was a former member of the Lao Evangelical Free Church and owner of the Nail Spa in Harrisonburg, VA. Noudnoi immigrated to the U.S. from...
Benny J. Nuccio
August 18, 2019
Benny J. Nuccio, 82, of Rockford, passed away August 18, 2019 at Rosewood Care Center. Born August 8, 1937, in Rockford, the son of Charlie & Ida (LaMarca) Nuccio. Married Nancy Ferraro in Rockford on November 30, 1963. Benny worked in food sales for many years. Benny started out coaching his son with little league baseball, which later led him...
James E. Jaworowski
August 17, 2019
James E. Jaworowski, 77, of Rockford, passed away August 17, 2019 at Mercy Health Hospital after a long illness. Born September 21, 1941, in Rockford, the son of Antone & Ruth (Eschen) Jaworowski. Served in the US Navy. Married Vivian Spangler in Rockford on February 20, 1965. Jim was an Iron Worker with Local 498 for over 30 years, retiring...
Sandra J. Catron
August 17, 2019
Sandra J. Catron, 64, of Rockford, passed away Saturday, August 17, 2019. Born July 1, 1955 in Rockford; daughter of William Albert and Joanne Patricia (Tallman) Catron. A member of St. Bernadette Church, she attended the School of Hope, Page Park School, Barbara Olson Center of Hope and Malcom Eaton Enterprises. She enjoyed coloring, listening to music and flipping cards....
Irene L. Coon
August 15, 2019
Irene L. Coon, 86, of Rockford, passed away Thursday, August 15, 2019 at OSF St. Anthony Medical Center. Born July 7, 1933 in Buffalo, NY; the daughter of Raymond and Lucile (Christoffersen) Clarke. She married Robert E. Coon on October 27, 1951 in Mount Carroll. A faithful member of East Kingdom Hall of Jehovah's Witnesses and a hair stylist for...
Eleanor A. Vascellaro
August 15, 2019
Eleanor A. Vascellaro, 88, of Rockford, passed away August 15, 2019 at Independence Village. Born July 15, 1931 in Ottawa, IL, the daughter of Oren “Brick” & Pauline (Patterson) Rising. She graduated from Ottawa Township High School, class of 1949. She graduated from Northern Illinois University with a degree in elementary education in 1953. After graduation she took a teaching...
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