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Erasmo Hernanadez
September 16, 2018
Erasmo Hernandez, 77 of Poplar Grove, passed away Sunday, September 16, 2018 at OSF St. Anthony Medical Center, surrounded by his family. Born September 26, 1940, in Ponce, Puerto Rico, the son of Aluerio & Hortencia (Quinones) Hernandez. Marred Dolores Hernandez in Chicago, IL on May 27, 1967. Served in the US Army during Vietnam War. Worked for International Paper....
Patricia J. Podraza
September 15, 2018
Patricia Jean Podraza, 63, entered eternal rest September 15, 2018 at River Bluff Nursing Home in Rockford, IL. She was born in Chicago, IL on August 24, 1955. Patricia lived most of her life in the Chicago area before moving to the Northern Illinois region and settling in Rockford, Illinois. She is a former member of Heartland Community Church. The...
Jack Lindstrom
September 15, 2018
Jack Lindstrom, 88 of Rockford, IL, finished the final chapter in his life, peacefully at home on Saturday, September 15, 2018. Jack was born August 17, 1930 in Waterloo, IA, son of Earl and Emma (McCarty) Lindstrom. He married Ellen (Powell) Lindstrom on January 1, 1992 in Las Vegas, Nevada. He and his wife, Ellen supported the American Legion and...
Paul J. Celner
September 14, 2018
Paul John Celner passed away on September 14, 2018, in his home surrounded by his loving family. Paul was born to Charles Celner and Josephine Biel Celner on April 30, 1930. Paul graduated from East High School class of 1947. Married Jean Zordan on June 18, 1960. Paul was a tool and die maker for 50 years. He retired from...
M. Joanne Gorman
September 10, 2018
M. Joanne Gorman died peacefully at Presence St. Anne’s Center on September 10th, 2018 in Rockford, IL at the age of...oops, she wouldn't want to say… Joanne is survived by her children Maureen (Alan) of Palo Alto, CA, Mark (Nancie) of Lake Forest, IL, Tom of Sedona, AZ and Anne-Marie (Patrick) of Albany, NY, and beloved grandchildren Madeleine, Sophie, Ronan,...
Donna V. Kelley
September 10, 2018
Donna V. Kelley, 85 of Rockford, IL, passed away on Monday, September 10, 2018. Donna was born September 30, 1932 in Jolley, IA, the daughter of Orville and Velva (Wall) Johnson. She married Robert C. Kelley on June 25, 1951. He passed away in 2005. Donna was the proud mother of 5 healthy, successful children. She is a past member...
Franklin L.. "Bud" Johnson
September 9, 2018
Franklin L. “Bud” Johnson, 98, of Rockford, passed away Sunday, September 9, 2018. He was born September 5, 1920, in Rockford, Illinois, the son of Leonard and Anna (Heikes) Johnson. Bud was a graduate of Central High School, class of 1938. He proudly served his country in the Unites states Army and fought in the final, great battle of Okinawa....
Paul H. Meyer
September 9, 2018
Paul H. Meyer, 90, of Poplar Grove passed away September 9, 2018 at Maple Crest Nursing Home. Born January 12, 1928 in Des Plaines, IL the son of George & Olga (Schumann) Meyer. Graduated from Main East High School. Married Diana Kolkau in February of 1954. He co-owned M & V carpenter Company with his brother. Paul enjoyed golfing, bowling...
Norman L. Hise
September 7, 2018
Norman L. Hise, 50, of Machesney Park, passed away September 7, 2018. Born March 30, 1968, in Bakersfield, Ca. He enjoyed riding his Harley, playing his guitar, drawing, playing with his dog Walley, but most of all he loved being with his family. He served in the US Marine Corps during Desert Storm and currently worked as a law enforcement...
Margaret "Peggy Mary Gorkowski
September 6, 2018
Margaret “Peggy” Mary Gorkowski, 69, Rockford, passed away Thursday, September 6, 2018, at the Atrium on McFarland. She was born December 29, 1948, in Monroe, WI, the daughter of Donald “Mack” and Anna (Crotty) McDonald. She was a graduate of Muldoon Catholic High School in the class of 1966. Peggy married Michael Gorkowski in Rockford. He passed away in 1986....
Charles R. "Chuck" Behrends
September 6, 2018
Charles R. Behrends, 82, of Rockford passed away September 6, 2018. Chuck was born July 29, 1936 in Brownstown, IL to Detrich and Sylvia (Durbin) Behrends. After the death of his mother, Chuck was raised by his aunt and uncle, Emily and Eric Augustine of Decatur, IL. He graduated from Decatur High School in 1954. He went on to graduate...
Ernest A. Lewandowski
September 5, 2018
Ernest A. Lewandowski, 90, of Rockford, passed away September 5, 2018. Born May 13, 1928 in Ashton, NE; he was the son of Alexander and Mary (Rewolinski) Lewandowski. He married Clarice Kirby on January 30, 1954 in Grand Island, NE. A U.S. Army Veteran of the Korean War, Ernie was a member of St. Bernadette Catholic Church and the Knights...
Andrew J. Tryggestad
September 5, 2018
Andrew J. “Andy” Tryggestad, 70, of Rockford, passed away Wednesday, September 5, 2018. He was born April 18, 1948, in La Crosse, Wisconsin, the son of Leyton and Mary (Stilwell) Tryggestad. He was a graduate of Guilford High School class of 1966. He went on to serve honorably in the United States Navy, aboard the USS Guadalcanal (LPH-7), during the...
Delaine Brian Koch Ii
September 5, 2018
Delaine Brian Koch II, 40, of Rockford, passed away Wednesday, September 5, 2018, surrounded by his family. Born October 25, 1977, in Rockford, the son of Delaine B. Koch, Sr. and Carol Sue Koch (Rhodes). Graduated from Belvidere High School, class of 1996. Married Hollister Arnett in McHenry County, on March 21, 2000. He was a dedicated employee of Discount...
Donald J. Pflipsen
September 5, 2018
Donald J. Pflipsen, 77, of Machesney Park, Illinois passed away Wednesday, September 5, 2018 at Maple Crest Care Centre. Born October 16, 1940, in Minneapolis, Minnesota, the son of Herman J. and Corda H. (Barrett) Pflipsen. Don was a veteran serving in the United States Navy. Don married Karen McKay in 1963 in Minneapolis; they were happily married for 55...
Frances J. Prezioso
September 3, 2018
Frances J. Prezioso, 83, of Rockford joined the Lord on Monday, September 3, 2018 in Rochester, Minnesota. Born August 1, 1935, in Rockford, the daughter of Francis and Stephanie (Stasica) Konieczki. Frances was a graduate of Muldoon High in 1953. Frances married Nicholas Prezioso Jr. on June 4, 1957. Frances owned The House of Yarn and later owned The Chalet...
Mary L. Schramm
September 3, 2018
Mary L. Schramm, 91, of Rockford, passed away Monday, September 3, 2018. She was born October 1, 1926, in Saybrook, Connecticut, the daughter of Matthew and Mildred (Hall) Piscatelli. Mary was a strong willed woman with a huge heart. She enjoyed, fishing, crabbing and “playing in the dirt” while gardening. She loved to play bingo and go to the casinos....
Joanne Marie Wiltfang
September 3, 2018
JoAnne Marie Wiltfang, 59, of Rockford, passed away Monday, September 3, 2018, surrounded by her family. She was born April 1, 1959, in Rockford, the daughter of Ray and Harriet Mentzer. JoAnne married Jerry Wiltfang in Rockford on August 23, 1980. She was in real estate sales before becoming a mortgage originator for many years, finishing her career at Rock...
Joan M. Maurici
September 2, 2018
Joan M. Maurici, 85, of Rockford, passed away with her loving family by her side Sunday, September 2, 2018. She was born September 1, 1933, in Rockford, Illinois, the daughter of John and Josephine (Vaccarello) Juliano. Joan married the love of her life, Samuel Maurici on September 3, 1951. She loved working as a waitress at Dom’s Pizzeria and North...
Eva V. Ochoa
September 2, 2018
Eva Ochoa, 84, of Rockford joined her Lord after an enduring struggle with cancer. She passed in her home surrounded by her loved ones, Sunday, September 2, 2018. She has left this life to join our Lord but her unwavering love will stay within our hearts. Born in Crystal City, Texas on June 8, 1934, the daughter of Leopoldo and...
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