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Rebecca L. Boustead
July 6, 2017
Rebecca Lynn Boustead, of Englewood, Colorado, formerly of the Rockford area, passed away due to a short battle with cancer on July 6, 2017 She will be remembered by her husband James Boustead, her children, Jaymee Boustead and Melissa Healey, her brother Rob Harris, in-laws Mike (Char) Boustead, and James (Ann) Healey, grandchildren Emily and Carl, Jr., and many aunts...
Leonard A Arensdorf
July 5, 2017
Leonard A. Arensdorf, 73, of Rockford, passed away on Wednesday, July 5, 2017. He was born in Dubuque, Iowa on February 2, 1944; to parents, Leo and Joan (Faust) Arensdorf. Leonard proudly served his country in the United States Marine Corp, and went on to work for the Chrysler Corporation, retiring after 30 years in 1998. He was a member...
Roger Sundquist
July 5, 2017
Roger Sundquist, 76, of Rockford, died July 5, 2017 in a motorcycle accident close to home. He was born November 3, 1940 in Sweden. Roger worked at Sundstrand (UTC) until his retirement in May 1999. His passion was riding and working on his motorcycle, he was a life time member of the American Motorcycle Association. Roger also loved spending time...
Donna L. Burnell
July 4, 2017
Donna Louise Burnell 1930-2017 Donna L. Burnell passed away Tuesday, July 4, 2017 just as the fireworks began, after living a full life, start to finish in Rockford Il. She was born Feb 26, 1930, daughter of Cyril and Frances (Finn) Finn. A Muldoon High School graduate, she had already met several of her lifelong friends in St. Peter’s Grade...
Marie R. Donnelli
July 4, 2017
Marie R. Donnelli, 83, of Rockford, passed away after a lengthy illness on Tuesday, July 4, 2017, at Anam Care. Born in Mystic, Iowa on September 2, 1933; daughter of Emile and Ursula (Kirchner) Fiori. She was a graduate of Rockford East High School, Class of 1951. Marie married Roland A. (Rollie) Donnelli on Oct. 8, 1955. He preceded her...
Aldine J Thomas
July 4, 2017
Aldine J. Calacurcio Thomas, 89, of Rockford, passed away on Tuesday, July 4, 2017. She was born in Rockford on June 8, 1928; to parents, Alfred and Helen (Copp) Calacurcio. She married her loving husband, Roger E. Thomas in 1953 and was married for 25 years, before his passing in 1978. Aldine was an active woman and loved sports. She...
Darrel D Danekas
July 3, 2017
Darrel D. Danekas, Jr., 56, of Rockford died July 3, 2017 at OSF St. Anthony Medical Center. He was born August 18, 1960 the son of Darrel D. and Janice (Cole) Danekas, Sr., graduated from Dixon High School, and married his loving wife of 19 years, Mary Park. Darrel worked as a machinist for 30 years until he retired in...
Kenneth I. Molidor
July 3, 2017
Kenneth I. Molidor, 92 formerly of Twin Lakes, Wisconsin passed away on July 3, 2017 at Cherryvale Place with his family by his side. He was born in Round Lake, IL on August 8, 1924; to parents, William and Bessie Molidor. He graduated from Grant High School, proudly served in the United States Navy during World War II, worked as...
Ward W. Wallace
July 3, 2017
Ward W. Wallace of Rockford, IL, died July 3, 2017. He was born September 16, 1921, in Aberdeen, SD; the son of Norman and Cornelia Greeno Wallace. Ward proudly served in the Army Air Corps as a pilot during World War II. He graduated with a Bachelor of Science Degree in engineering from South Dakota State University. Ward worked for...
Marjorie Anne Patterson
July 1, 2017
Marjorie Anne Patterson, 80, of Rockford, passed away July 1, 2017 surrounded by her family. She was born August 14, 1936, in Rockford, Il., daughter of Alfred and Alma (Nelson) Torrisi. She married William E. Patterson on March 9, 1956. Marjorie (known as "Margie" to her family and friends), was a lifelong Rockford resident. After having to quit school in...
Thomas D. Parrish
June 30, 2017
Thomas D. Parrish, 71, of Rockford passed away Friday, June 30, 2017 at Swedish American Hospital. Memorial service will be at 11:00 a.m. on Saturday, July 8, 2017 at Fitzgerald Funeral Home & Crematory, Mulford Chapel, 1860 S. Mulford Road. Visitation will be from 10:00 a.m. until the time of service. To express online condolences, please visit: www.fitzgeraldfh.com.
Charles Michael Wolfe, Sr.
June 30, 2017
Charles Michael Wolfe Sr., 68, of Rockford, passed away Friday, June 30, 2017 at OSF St. Anthony Medical Center surrounded by loved ones. He was born March 15, 1949 in Wichita, Kansas. The son of Charles Russell and Mary Wolfe. A US Army Vietnam Veteran also serving in the Army Reserves and National Guard, retiring after 23 ½ years of...
Jennifer V. Nguyen
June 29, 2017
Jennifer V. Nguyen, 25, of Rockford, passed away June 29, 2017 from lupus complications at UW Madison Hospital. Born in Chicago, IL on January 8, 1992, the daughter of Anthony Hiep Nguyen & Kim-Hue Thi Ngo. She graduated from Auburn High School, then later earning her Electrical Engineering degree at UW Madison. Jennifer worked for Alliant Energy Company and was...
Martha Louise Trapani
June 29, 2017
Martha Louise Trapani, 74, of Rockford passed away on Thursday, June 29, 2017. She was born on February 1, 1943 in Carbondale, IL, the daughter of Earl Tippy and Polly Ann Rogers. She spent her youth in both Central Illinois and Phoenix, AZ. She graduated from Sterling High School in 1960. After graduating from Cormer and Durand Beauty School, she...
Mildred A. Stegall
June 29, 2017
Mildred “Milly” Stegall, 95, of Rockford passed away at Rosewood Care Center on Thursday, June 29, 2017. Milly was born on January 6, 1922 in Rockford, Illinois. Her parents were first generation Americans having immigrated from Sweden. Milly attended Central High School in Rockford, and went to work at the National Lock Company. She married Robert L. Stegall on June...
Edward J. Divito
June 29, 2017
Edward J. DiVito, 74 of Rockford passed away Thursday, June 29, 2017. He was born on September 16, 1942 in Chicago, the son of Edmund and Marie (Malone) DiVito. He was a driver for Nihan & Martin Pharmacy for 40 years, also serving as their women’s baseball team’s coach for 20 years. Edward was an avid Chicago sports fan, supporting...
Neil H. Manning
June 29, 2017
Neil H. Manning, 83, of Milwaukee, WI, passed away June 29, 2017 at the Milwaukee V.A. Medical Center. Born May 18, 1934 in Knapp, WI, the son of Neil S. and Laura (Anger) Manning. Neil was an electrician and worked for the Milwaukee Road for 29 years. Married Mary Lou Swanson in Rockford. Neil enjoyed golfing, watching sports, especially the...
Leo P. Pirrello
June 28, 2017
Leo P. Pirrello, 91, Rockford, passed away Wednesday, June 28, 2017, in his home surrounded by his family. He was born February 22, 1926, in Rockford, the son of Guiesseppi and Patrina (Giametta) Pirrello. He was a 1945 graduate of Rockford West High School. Leo was an Army veteran serving from 1945 until 1947 stationed in Germany. He married Carol...
Kathleen "Kathy" Ann Walling
June 28, 2017
Kathleen “Kathy” Ann Walling, 74, Rockford, passed away Wednesday, June 28, 2017, in her home surrounded by her family. She was born November 1, 1942, in Rockford, the daughter of Clifford and Dorothy (LeVasseur) Gallo. Kathy married John Walling in 1961. She was employed at AG Communications for 38 years. Kathy is survived by her loving husband of 56 years,...
Jearl "Jeary" Devon Cook
June 28, 2017
Jearl “Jeary” DeVon Cook, 87, of Rockford, passed away on June 28, 2017 at Mercy Health Hospital. Born April 1, 1930, in Fairmont, MN, the son of Arnold E. & Bertha A. (Wolford) Cook. Graduated Sherburn High School, class of 1948. Jeary moved to the Rockford area in 1950, coming here from Sherburn, MN. Married Maxine Koch on August 20,...
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