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Edward "Eddie" John Didier
December 10, 2017
Edward “Eddie” J. Didier, 60, of Rockford, died peacefully at home on Sunday, December 10, 2017, surrounded by his family. He was born in Rockford on January 17, 1957; son of Ed and Mary Didier. Eddie graduated with a Business Degree from Illinois State University and initially worked for Entre Computer Solutions, then later rejoined the family business as co-owner...
Richard "Rick" Mark Keller
December 10, 2017
Richard “Rick” Keller, 67, of Rockford, was called home to his heavenly father on Sunday, December 10, 2017. He was born on July 1, 1950 in Austin, MN, the son of Lynn and Eileen (Beck) Keller. Rick served in the Navy during the Vietnam War and was stationed at Lemoore Naval Base in Lemoore, CA as well as in the...
Karyn N. Brokhausen
December 9, 2017
Karyn N. Brokhausen, 70, of Rockford, passed away December 9, 2017 at OSF St. Anthony Medical Center. Born November 24, 1947, in Philadelphia, PA, the daughter of Harvey G. & Doris N. (Luff) Sauber, Jr. She earned her Master of Arts in Education from National College of Education in Evanston, IL and was a teacher her entire professional career. She...
Bradley P. Fedie
December 9, 2017
Bradley P. Fedie, 54, of Rockford, passed on Saturday, December 9, 2017. He was born April 8, 1963 in Lake City, Minnesota, the son of Henry and Brenda (Hooker) Fedie. He was a graduate of Jefferson High School, class of 1982. He went on to graduate from Spartan School of Aeronautics on March 30, 1988. Brad worked as an aircraft...
Linda M. Wold
December 8, 2017
Linda M. Wold, 61, of Rockford, passed away December 8, 2017 in her home. Born November 20, 1956, in Rockford, the daughter of Vernon & Margarette (Markeli) Cushing. Graduated from Auburn High School, class of 1974. She worked for UTC Aerospace Systems as a buyer expediter for over forty years. She enjoyed golfing, boating and water skiing and spending time...
Suzette "Sue" A. Symes
December 8, 2017
Suzette “Sue” A. Symes, 74, Belvidere, passed away Friday, December 8, 2017, at Anam Care in Rockford, ending a long journey with Alzheimer’s disease. She was born December 10, 1942, in Chicago, the daughter of Ernest and Lillian (Vernsten) Fivaz. Sue received her BS in Economics from Denison University, Granville, OH. She married Stephen “Steve” Symes in Park Ridge on...
Edward "Ed" Koscak
December 8, 2017
Edward “Ed” Koscak passed away on December 8th, 2017 after a brave and hard fought battle against pancreatic cancer. Born August 18th, 1965 and baptized into the Catholic Church, a native of Franklin Park, IL and a resident of Rockford, IL. Devoted husband of Kathleen “Kathy” (nee Watry), adoring father of Michael and Matthew, loving son of Mark and Wanda...
Lane A. Seagren
December 8, 2017
Lane A. Seagren, 37, of Davis passed away suddenly on December 8, 2017 in Wisconsin while at work. Born January 27, 1980, in Rockford, Illinois. He attended Rockford East High School, but later graduated from Pecatonica High School, class of 1998. He worked for Safelite Auto Glass in both the Rockford and Janesville locations for fifteen years. Lane was a...
Dorothy Angelina Jenkins
December 5, 2017
Dorothy Angelina Jenkins, 98, of Rockford was called home by her Heavenly Father on Tuesday, December 5, 2017. Dorothy was born on August 23, 1919 in Rockford. She married Chester Jenkins on December 26, 1948 in St. Anthony of Padua in Rockford, and together they enjoyed 66 wonderful years. He predeceased her November 14, 2015. Dorothy was a loving and...
Delores "De De" Emery
December 5, 2017
Delores “De De” A. Emery, 80, Rockford, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, December 5, 2017, in the presence of her loving husband, Jim, and her daughter, Dorothy. She was born September 15, 1937, in Rockford, the daughter of H. Leroy and Bernice (Bengtson) Anderson. De De married James “Jim” Emery in Rockford. She was a member of Trinity Lutheran Church....
Kenneth Edward Barton
December 5, 2017
Kenneth Edward Barton, 89, of Rockford, passed away on Tuesday, December 5, 2017. He was born on March 22, 1928 in Pontiac, IL, the son of Reno and Lulu (Santelman) Barton. He served in the United States Air Force. On August 31, 1952 he married the love of his life Helen Janssen in Streator, IL. Kenneth graduated from Illinois State...
Grace Ann Stupka
December 4, 2017
Grace Ann Stupka, 80, of Rockford, passed away Monday, December 4,2017 in her home. She was bom July 25,1937 in La Crosse, Wl, the daughter of Orace and Dorothy (Gamroth) Rogers. She was happily married to the love of her life, Rollin Stupka, on June 9,1956. Grace raised two adventurous sons and worked as a substitute cook at White Swan....
Rosemary E. Leber
December 2, 2017
Rosemary E. Leber, 91, Rockford, passed away Saturday, December 2, 2017, at Presence St. Anne Center. She was born July 2, 1926, in Rock Falls, the daughter of Alvie and Bernadine (McDonnell) Vincent. After her father Alvie passed away, Bernadine married Leonard Ahmer. Rosemary was a graduate of Muldoon Catholic High School. She married Glenn Leber in St. Edward Catholic...
Kevin Hill
December 1, 2017
Kevin Hill, 58, of Rockford passed away Friday, December 1, 2017 surrounded by his family. He was born on May 15, 1959, the son of Edward and Donna (Lux) Hill. He married the love of his life, Tammy Lindquist, on March 25, 1984 in Rockford. For many years he owned and operated his own landscaping company, Reap What You Sow...
Timothy Key
November 30, 2017
Timothy Key, 71, of Caledonia, passed away surrounded by his family after a courageous battle with ALS on November 30, 2017. He was born on September 1, 1946 in Rockford, the son of Cyril and Betty Jane (Trank) Key. He proudly served in the United States Army where he was stationed in Germany. Tim was the first hourly hired worker...
Edith Marie Mcelyea
November 29, 2017
Edith Marie McElyea, 90, Rockford, passed away Wednesday, November 29, 2017, at Alden Debes Rehabilitation and Health Care. She was born April 14, 1927, in Lafe, Arkansas, the daughter of Thomas Edward and Tolie Jane (Williams) Moore. She came to Rockford in 1951, from Arkansas. Edith married Clois Franklin Mc Elyea in Piggott, Arkansas on April 5, 1946. He passed...
Karen S Bauman
November 29, 2017
Karen S. Bauman, 58, of Rockford, left us too soon on Wednesday, November 29, 2017. She was born on October 28, 1959 in Natchez, MS; the daughter of Edward and Joan (Roberts) McDaniel. She worked as a Corporate Travel Agent for many years, most recently at Camelot World Travel. Karen was an amazing woman who always worked hard, always put...
Sandra K. Ozburn
November 28, 2017
Sandra K. Ozburn, age 74, of Rockford died Tuesday, November 28, 2017 in the Wesley Willows Health Center after a long struggle with Parkinson Disease and Dementia. Sandy was born March 31, 1943 in Freeport, IL the daughter of Robert and Phyllis (Rees) Bowen. She married Donald G. Ozburn on June 23, 1972. Sandy graduated from Freeport High School. She...
Linda Mae Jacobsen
November 28, 2017
Linda Mae Jacobsen, 62, Rockford, passed away Tuesday, November 28, 2017, at OSF St. Anthony Medical Center, with her husband, her daughter, and her niece by her side. She was born September 29, 1955, in Rockford, the daughter of Paul and Jean (Mitchell) Block. She was a graduate of Rockford West High School, class of 1973. Linda married Arne Jacobsen...
Margaret K Mcdaniel
November 28, 2017
Margaret K. McDaniel, 79, of Rockford passed away peacefully on Tuesday, November 28, 2017. She will always be remembered as a loving wife, mother, grandmother, and great grandmother. Margaret was born in Belvidere on June 6, 1938; the daughter of Raymond and Jesse (Gear) Frazer. She was a good woman with a heart of gold, and often spent her time...
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