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Joan F. Bartel Rafferty
December 25, 2017
Joan F. Bartel Rafferty, 89, of Rockford passed away peacefully surrounded by many of her children and grandchildren on Monday, December 25, 2017 at OSF St. Anthony Medical Center. She was born on February 5, 1928 in Aurora, IL, the daughter of Frank and Frances (Molitor) Spoden. She was devoted member of Holy Family Catholic Church. Joan was a woman...
Gladys C. Malloy
December 24, 2017
Gladys C. Malloy, 97, of Rockford, Il. passed away on Christmas Eve morning in her home surrounded by family. She was born on January 25, 1920 in Little Black, Wisconsin to Elsie and John Plockelmann. Gladys joined the Army during WWII working in the Pentagon and married Lewis H. Malloy following the war. They settled in Rockford to raise their...
Paul K Swanson
December 24, 2017
Paul K. Swanson, 77, Loves Park, died Sunday, December 24, 2017 in his home, surrounded by his loving family. Born September 1, 1940 in Estherville, IA, son of John A. and Bertha Noram Swanson. Graduated from Spirit Lake High School. Served in the U.S. Air Force from 1958-1962, spending much of that time in England. Married Jeanie E. Grimes in...
Sandra J. Jaworowski
December 24, 2017
Sandra J. Jaworowski, 75, of Rockford passed away Sunday, December 24, 2017 at Mercyhealth Rockford. Born June 2, 1942, in Riverside, Wisconsin, the daughter of Herman and Blanche (Bennett) Kurth. She married Richard Jaworowski on August 13, 1960 in Rockford. Sandra provided a good home for her family and was a wonderful grandma. She enjoyed crossword puzzles. Survived by her...
Naomi Craig
December 23, 2017
Naomi Craig was born May 1, 1925 to Pettus and Natalee Chrishon-Polnitz in Selma Alabama. She was one of nine children. She departed this life on December 23, 2017 always trusting in the Lord. She was 92 years old. She graduated from Selma High School and attended Selma College. Naomi accepted Christ at an early age. She joined Sandridge Baptist...
Donald J Beckemeyer
December 23, 2017
Donald J. Beckemeyer, 63 of Gilbert, Arizona passed away Saturday, December 23, 2017. Born December 1, 1954 to Lester and Jennie (Guastella) Beckemeyer in Rockford, Ilinois. Don attended Saint Patrick's Grade School and Auburn High School in Rockford, IL. Don was a very ambitious and self-motivated entrepreneur. He was a very hard worker throughout his life. His talent and love...
Charles A. Hubler
December 22, 2017
Charles A. Hubler, 66, Rockford, passed away Friday, December 22, 2017, at Rockford Memorial Hospital. He was born July 2, 1951, in Rockford, the son of Lawrence and Laura May (Benjamin) Hubler. Charles married Debra Meyer in Rockford on July 6, 1996. He worked as a die caster for several manufacturing companies in Rockford. Charles enjoyed fishing and attending car...
Thomas E. Castrey
December 22, 2017
Thomas Edward Castrey, 59, of Rockford, Illinois passed away on Friday, December 22 in Rockford, IL. Tom was born on August 24th, 1958 in Peoria, Illinois, to James and Mary Castrey. He attended Holy Family and Assumption High School and graduated in 1976. He spent his younger days in Decatur, Illinois, and Davenport, Iowa, before moving to Rockford. Tom spend...
Larry A. Garibaldi
December 22, 2017
Lawrence A. “Larry” Garibaldi, 94, of Belvidere, passed away December 22, 2017 at Maple Crest Care Center. Born January 31, 1923, in Chicago, the son of Thomas A. & Katherine M. (McAndrew) Garibaldi. Served in U.S. Navy during WWII. Married his beloved wife of 58 years, Mary Beth Journy, on October 15, 1959 in Evanston, IL. Larry was an avid...
Rachel K. Hofslien
December 21, 2017
Rachel K. Hofslien, 82, of Rockford passed away Thursday, December 21, 2017 at Anam Glen. Born October 24, 1935, in Westby, Wisconsin, the daughter of Oscar E. and Signe C. (Hovde) Lovstad. Rachel grew up on a farm and loved to tell of her adventures. She married the love of her life, George D. Hoflsien on October 27, 1956 at...
Mary C. Zandonatti
December 20, 2017
Mary C. Zandonatti, 95, Rockford, passed away December 20, 2017 after a short illness. Born January 9, 1922 in Rockford, the daughter of Orlando Amalia (Ludovici) Decastris. Married Richard A Zandonatti on August 24, 1947. She worked in her early years at her beloved Woods Drug Store, but for many years she was self-employed as a full time Mom. Member...
Lois J Floress
December 19, 2017
Lois J. Floress passed away on December 19, 2017 in Rockford, IL. She was born on April 23, 1938 in Mt. Pleasant, IA to W.C. and Anna Belle Frame. She was the beloved wife of Irving Floress, her husband of 51 years. Lois and Irv raised six children, Michael (Marilyn), Patrick (Eleanor), Colleen Halter, Carin (John) Rupp, Glen (Diana), and...
Marie Rose Aaby
December 18, 2017
Marie Rose Aaby, 100, Rockford, passed away Monday, December 18, 2017, in River Bluff Nursing Home. She was born February 3, 1917, in Independence, Louisiana, the daughter of Carl and Rose (Gulotta) Pumilia. Marie married Arthur J.P. Aaby in Rockford on June 14, 1952. He passed away on April 1, 1992. She was a member of St. Patrick Catholic Church....
Roberta I Neslund
December 17, 2017
Roberta I. Neslund, 89, of Rockford, was called home on Sunday, December 17, 2017. She was born in Bridgeport, IL on June 7, 1928; the daughter of Edwin and Dorothy (Belles) Schnepper. She graduated from Bridgeport High School in Bridgeport, IL. Roberta was a faithful member of Salem Lutheran Church where she regularly helped serve communion and also taught Sunday...
Jack P. Decamp
December 17, 2017
Jack P. DeCamp, 82, of Rockford passed away Sunday, December 17, 2017 at Swedish American Hospital. Born February 22, 1935, in Rockford, the son of Richard and Ruth (Lundberg) DeCamp. He was a graduate of East High School in 1953 and was then drafted into the Army. Jack married Karel Johnson on September 16, 1967. He was co-owner of Nelson...
Martin "Marty" E. Schmeling
December 16, 2017
Martin Edward Schmeling, 68, of Rockford, a gentle and kind man, died on Saturday, December 16, 2017 following a lengthy illness. Born February 19, 1949 to Robert and Elsa (Buetsch) Schmeling in Rockford and lived his whole life in the area. Marty graduated from West High School and Valparaiso University, IN. He dedicated his entire career to Schmeling Building Supply,...
Viola E. Cyborski
December 15, 2017
Viola E. Cyborski, 93, of Rockford passed away Friday, December 15, 2017. She was born the daughter of Chester and Anna (Urban) Repcynski. Viola married Edward T. Cyborski on October 5, 1946. Together, Viola and Edward owned their family business for many years. She loved to be social especially at family events, playing cards and golfing. She enjoyed gardening and...
Anita L. Chincherna
December 14, 2017
Anita L. Chincherna, 83, Rockford, passed away Thursday, December 14, 2017, in her home surrounded by her loving family. She was born December 11, 1934, the daughter of Michael and Lucy (Lassandro) Capriola. Anita worked at Illinois National Bank, which later became Amcore Bank, for many years as a teller and later as a supervisor. Survived by her daughter, Lori...
Sylvia M. Blake
December 12, 2017
Sylvia M. Blake, 82, of Rockford passed away Tuesday, December 12, 2017. Born July 18, 1934, in Rockford, the daughter of Nicholas and Susan (Brown) Domkoski. Sylvia was an avid reader. She loved animals, especially cats. Survived by her sisters, Carol Holden and Gloria (Etalo) Capovilla and numerous nieces and nephews. Predeceased by her parents and sister, Virginia Jurasek. Private...
Jack Edward Peterson
December 12, 2017
Jack Edward Peterson, 67, of Rockford, passed away Tuesday, December 12th, 2017 in New York City. Born July 24, 1950 in Rockford, IL, son of Ann and Kenneth Peterson. Graduate of Lanphier High School in Springfield and also Knox College in Galesburg. Later he attended Northern Illinois University where he completed his degree in accountancy and was a Certified Public...
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