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Donna M. Bramer
October 5, 2017
Donna M. Bramer (nee; Bruggeman) of Davis, passed away Thursday, October 5, 2017 unexpectedly in Chicago. Born October 10, 1947 in Chicago, the daughter of Francis and Phyllis (Brown) Bruggeman. Beloved wife of Dale J. Bramer; devoted Mother of Daniel Bramer (Lourdes Aviles) and David Bramer (Amy Ware); dear sister of Phyllis Dewey, Edward Bruggeman, Richard “Dick” Bruggeman, Robert Bruggeman...
Karen K. Dirksen
October 5, 2017
Karen Whitehead Dirksen, 68, Rockford, passed away Thursday, October 5, 2017, in her home. She was born September 19, 1949, in Rockford, the daughter of George and Eileen (McFarlane) Kraft. She was a 1967 graduate of Rockford East High School. Karen married Harold M. Dirksen in Davis Junction on October 30, 1993. She worked at Estwing Manufacturing for almost 30...
Dorothy Ann "Dot" Mikleton
October 5, 2017
Dorothy Ann “Dot” Mueller Mikleton, 97, of Rockford passed away Friday, October 5, 2017. Born August 22, 1920, in Burlington, Wisconsin, to Frank and Josephine (Schemmer) Mueller. Graduated from St. Mary’s High School in Burlington in 1938. She came to Rockford in 1939 to enter St. Anthony Hospital School of Nursing, graduating in 1942 as an RN. Dot married Victor...
Patricia M. Hogan
October 4, 2017
Patricia M. Hogan, 75, of Rockford died Wednesday, October 4, 2017 at Presence Saint Anne Nursing Home. Born September 1, 1942, the daughter of John and Hazel (Rigeman) Hogan. Was an active resident at Valley View Apartments where she enjoyed helping others, serving lunch and participating in the exercise group. Patricia was also a member of St. Rita Catholic Church....
Albert Peila
October 3, 2017
Albert Peila, 93, of Rockton, passed away October 3, 2017 at Highview in the Woodlands. Born November 19, 1923 in Rockford, the son of Charles & Maria (Castiglone) Peila. Graduated from West High School, class of 1941. Albert served the U.S. Navy, Pacific Theater, during WWII. Married Mary Cullen In Rockford on August 23, 1947. They just celebrated their 70th...
Douglas Knight
October 2, 2017
Douglas Knight, 74, of Rockford passed away on Monday, October 2, 2017 surrounded by his family at OSF St. Anthony Medical Center. He was born on June 26, 1943 in Kirksville, MO, the son of Verda Knight. He was a member of the Wyaconda Christian Church and active in the youth group of the church. On July 24, 1965 he...
Robert "Bob" E. Wendorf
October 2, 2017
Robert “Bob” E. Wendorf, 83, Rockford, passed away Monday, October 2, 2017, at Rosewood Care Center following a long illness. He was born January 20, 1934, in Rockford, the son of Harry and Bernice (Erler) Wendorf. Bob was an Army veteran serving for 2 years in Japan. He married Beverly “Bev” Young in Monroe Center on August 26, 1961. He...
Edward J. Didier
October 1, 2017
Edward J. Didier, 94, of Rockford, died peacefully at home on Sunday, October 1, 2017 surrounded by his family. He was born in Franklin Park, IL on March 21, 1923, son of George and Angeline Didier. Edward proudly served his country in the United States Army Air Forces during World War II. He married his loving wife, Mary (Durkin) Didier,...
James Vollmer
September 30, 2017
James Arthur Vollmer left this life on September 30, 2017, to be forever with the Lord. Born in Roscoe, Illinois February 14, 1940 to Carl and Betty Vollmer. Graduated from St. Thomas High School in 1958. Attended Loras College in Dubuque, IA, where he received a Bachelor of Science in Accounting and became a licensed Certified Public Accountant. On June...
Joanne L. Columbia
September 28, 2017
Joanne L. Columbia, 87, of Rockford, passed away September 28, 2017 at Wesley Willows Health Center. Born March 20, 1930 in Pittsburg, PA, the daughter of John & Helen (Chappell) Love. Married to former Robert Warren Columbia in McDonald, PA on March 21, 1952. Moved to Rockford since 1962, coming here from McDonald, PA. She worked for 1st National Bank...
Mario Calvagna
September 28, 2017
Mario Calvagna (Rockford, IL), age 89, passed away on September 28, 2017. He was preceded in death by his parents, Alfonzo and Emanuella, his siblings Mario, Biaggio, Russell, William, and Frances. He is survived by his wife, Marilyn, son Paul and wife Lisa and granddaughters Meghan and Rebecca, son Phil and wife Michele and granddaughter Elena, and son Peter, as...
Travis Gates
September 28, 2017
Byron - Travis L. Gates, 65 passed away Wednesday, September 28, 2017 surrounded by his loving family. Travis always celebrated his life. The family would like to give a special thanks to Swedish American Medical Group, especially Dr. Nameer Mardini and his staff, and the staff at Serenity Home & Hospice for all their care and support. Memorials to Serenity...
Paul Caravello
September 27, 2017
Paul Caravello, 82, of Rockford, passed away September 27, 2017 surrounded by his family. He was born in Monreale Italy on September 18, 1935 the son of Giuseppe and Santa (Russo) Caravello. Married Domenica Ingrao on September 28, 1964 and worked for Elco Industries and was also a Tailor for Marshall Fields. He is survived by his children, Joseph (...
Josephine R. (Armato) Taylor
September 26, 2017
Josephine R. (Armato) Taylor, 97, Rockford, passed away Tuesday, September 26, 2017, at Crimson Pointe. She was born July 27, 1920, in Franklin, LA, the daughter of Carlo and Mamie (Rebecca) Armato. She married James E. Taylor on December 31, 1951. He passed away in 1985. Josephine worked at Barber Colman for 12 years and then at Sunbeam Appliance for...
Bette June Teeman
September 26, 2017
Bette J. Teeman, 88, of Rockford, died Tuesday, September 26, 2017 at Alden Debes Care Center. Born June 6, 1929, was adopted, along with her brother Kenneth, in 1936 to Oliver and Bertha Lehnus in Pocahontas County, IA. She married her husband, Charles M. Teeman in 1950 and together they had four children. Sadly in 1952 her brother was killed...
Floyd R. Kisner
September 26, 2017
Floyd Raymond Kisner, age 87, was peacefully called home on September 26, 2017, in Rockford, Illinois. Floyd is survived by his wife, Marchetta, of 53 years; his sons, Todd Michael, of Rockford and Bradley Lee (Arnie Klein), of Cleveland, Ohio, siblings, Regina Bergman, Lawrence “Bud” (Lee) Kisner, Dorothy (Richard) Lehmkuhl, and Beverly Dvorak. He is preceded in death by his...
Maryann Rush
September 24, 2017
MaryAnn Rush, 70, of Roscoe, passed away Sunday, September 24, 2017 surrounded by her loving family. She was born on January 26, 1947 in Rockford, the daughter of Louis and Tina (Calacci) Marinelli. She graduated West High School in 1966. She met the love of her life, Michael Rush and the two married on December 30, 1972. She proudly worked...
James L. Hesselberth
September 23, 2017
James L. Hesselberth, 73, of Rockford passed away Saturday, September 23, 2017. Born October 17, 1943, in Dana, Illinois, the son of Albert and Zora (Boon) Hesselberth. Jim worked for Ogilby Transfer and Storage Sales and retired from Estwing Manufacturing. In retirement, Jim thoroughly enjoyed substitute teaching with Rockford Public School District 205. Jim was an avid Chicago Cubs and...
Ruby L. Watson
September 22, 2017
Ruby Lorraine Watson was welcomed into heaven by her Lord and loved ones gone before her on Friday, September 22, 2017. Ruby was born May 1, 1923 to Albert and Marie Drager in Minneapolis, Minnesota. She married Nolan Watson on June 21, 1946 and was a loving wife and partner in ministry in the Lutheran churches they served. She had...
Gretchen Christensen-Adams
September 22, 2017
Gretchen Christensen – Adams, 91, died September 22, 2017 at Wesley Willows Kirk’s Place under the care of Northern Illinois Hospice. Gretchen was born April 1, 1926, in Breklum, Germany to John and Margarethe Jansen. The family immigrated to America in 1929 and settled in Davenport, IA. Gretchen is survived by three children: Richard (Linda) Christensen of Raleigh, NC, Sue...
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