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Margaret J. Nielsen
June 8, 2017
Margaret J. Nielsen, 92, of Fox Lake, passed away on Thursday, June 8, 2017. She was born in Chicago on October 26, 1924; to parents Harry and Kathryn (Schutz) Johnson. Margaret married her loving husband, Walter P. Nielsen on October 9, 1948, in Chicago, Illinois. They spent 56 wonderful years together, before Walter’s passing in 2004. Margaret loved gardening, cooking,...
John Stavros
June 7, 2017
John Stavros, 68, of Rockford passed away Wednesday June 7,2017, surrounded by his family. Born July 22, 1948 in Rockford, son of Peter and Bernice( McElroy)Stavros. John was an outdoorsman an expert fisherman and an avid storyteller. John("Big John" to those who knew him) was comfortable in any setting and had a calming way about himself. Nothing made him happier...
Robert Bogdonas
June 6, 2017
Robert “Bob” Jacob Bogdonas, 87, of Rockford died Tuesday, June 6, 2017 in Arizona. Born July 1, 1929 in Rockford, he was the son of John and Mary (Belskis) Bogdonas. A standout athlete, Bob graduated from East High School, where he was named First Team All-Conference for football and baseball. Accepting a scholarship to Iowa Wesleyan University, he received a...
Ronald G. Puckett
June 2, 2017
Ronald G. Puckett, our Donut Maker went to meet his maker, his Lord and Savior Jesus Christ, on National Donut Day June 2, 2017. Ron was born December 12, 1938 in Corning, Arkansas. Ron loved hunting, woodworking, gardening, motorcycle rides and making memories with his family. In recent years he spent time passing along his gardening knowledge and skills to...
Irmgard Barbara Olson
June 2, 2017
Irmgard Barbara Olson, 86 Rockford- Irmgard Barbara Olson, 86, passed away June 2, 2017 at Alpine Fireside Health Center. Born Sept. 18, 1930 in Munich, Germany, the daughter of George and Bette Pfleger. She grew up in Nurnbürg, Germany during the war. Then later went on to earn a bachelor degree in business. She came to the United States in...
James "Jim" W. Mihm
June 2, 2017
James “Jim” W. Mihm, 78, of Rockford passed away Friday, June 2, 2017. Born April 1, 1939, in Rochelle, the son of William Patrick and Agnes Mary (Hickey) Mihm. He was a graduate of St. Thomas High School in 1957 then went on to graduate from the pharmacy program at Drake University. Jim married Shirley Booker on April 23, 1966...
Mary Catherine Misuraca
June 1, 2017
Mary Catherine Misuraca, 84, of Rockford passed away Thursday, June 1, 2017 after a long illness. She was born December 3, 1932, in Loves Park, the daughter of Fintan Patrick and Uveta Fay (Bloyer) Doherty. Mary was a member of St. Bridget Catholic Church. She was a beautiful person with a sweet and kind heart. She will be dearly missed...
Harvey O. Weisse
June 1, 2017
Harvey O. Weisse, 79, Rockford, passed away Thursday, June 1, 2017, at River Bluff Nursing Home. He was born June 28, 1937, in Plymouth, WI, the son of Harvey J. and Julia A. (Schlicting) Weisse. Harvey received his Bachelors’ degree from Lakeland College in Sheboygan, WI. He was a veteran serving in the Air Force. He married Janine Terrill in...
Patsy J. Bortoli
May 31, 2017
Patsy J. Bortoli, 79, of Rockford passed away on Wednesday, May 31, 2017 in her home. Born March 1, 1938 in Beloit, WI; daughter of Lloyd and Berdina (Moore) Dietrich. She married Joseph A. Bortoli on June 20, 1959 at St. Patrick’s Church in Rockford. Patsy grew up in Byron, IL and was the oldest of 15 children. Graduate of...
Janice Kirchner
May 31, 2017
Janice Kirchner, 74, of Rockford died Wednesday, May 31, 2017 at Mercy Health Systems. Born September 25, 1942 in Cedar Rapids, IA the daughter of Darl and Lucille (Houghton) Lloyd. Married her loving husband John Kirchner, raised her children and when they were grown, went to work for UPS as a sorter for many years until her retirement. She loved...
Robert C Willey
May 30, 2017
Robert C. Willey, 91, of Rockford, passed away on Tuesday, May 30, 2017. He was born in Rockford on December 25, 1925; to parents, Dorice “Doc” C. and Svea K. (Wedin) Willey. Bob married his loving wife, JoAnn Accola on November 15, 1980 in Rockford. He proudly served his country in the United States Navy during World War II, participating...
Marie F. Svoboda
May 29, 2017
Marie F. Svoboda, 91, Cherry Valley, was born to Joseph and Marie (Fanta) Arbelovsky in Cicero, Illinois on April 21, 1926, and passed peacefully away at home in Cherry Valley on May 29, 2017. She spent her youth farming near Chili, Wisconsin, graduating from Loyal High School in 1944. She married Otto Svoboda on June 28, 1947, and moved to...
Fred E. Pearson
May 26, 2017
Fred E. Pearson Jr., 82, of Rockford passed away surrounded by his family on Friday, May 26, 2017. He was born on January 25, 1935 in New Auburn, WI, the son of Fred and Fern (Schroeder) Pearson. He met the love of his life, Darlene Vetterkind, and the two married on December 28, 1957 in Dubuque, IA. Together they relocated...
James "Jim" Mosby
May 25, 2017
James F. Mosby, 79, of Rockford formerly of Huntley, passed away on Thursday, May 25, 2017. He was born on November 11, 1937 in Owensville, IN, the son of James and Henrietta (Zink) Mosby. He married Carol on October 8, 1977. He had a B.S. and PhD from Purdue University as well as a Master of Business Administration from the...
Paul V. Goethe
May 25, 2017
Paul Vernon Goethe, 63, passed away peacefully Thursday, May 25, 2017, in Rockford, IL. Born November 24, 1953, to Vernon and Helen (Murphy) Goethe. Raised in Rockford, Paul was the fourth child and oldest son. He loved to take things apart, make up games, play cards with his sisters, and tease his little brothers. Throughout his life, Paul enjoyed travel...
Ralph D. Hiser
May 23, 2017
Ralph D. Hiser, 100, of Rockford, formerly of Decatur, passed away on May 23, 2017, at the Grand Victorian Assisted Living in Rockford. Ralph was born on August 1, 1916, near Oakley, Illinois, the youngest of the eight children of Simon P. and Ada (Hedden) Hiser. He married Helen E. Wright on June 8, 1943, in Lawton, Oklahoma. She preceded...
Mary Jo Mckenzie
May 22, 2017
Mary Jo McKenzie, 70, of Rockford passed away early in the morning Monday, May 22, 2017. Born April 9, 1947, in Northfield, Minnesota, the daughter of Lauren Murdock and Evelyn S. (Halverson) McKenzie. A lifelong educator, Mary Jo taught for over 25 years at both Spectrum and Page Park Schools in the Rockford area. Her true passion was all things...
Ryan P. Nelson
May 22, 2017
“That with the son’s love in the spring becomes the rose." Ryan Paul Nelson, 42, passed away Monday, May 22, 2017. He was a son, brother, husband, father, uncle, and most importantly a son of God. He was born on February 27, 1975 to Kathy and Paul Nelson. He had one older brother, Scott Nelson. He was born and raised...
Maurice R. Smith
May 22, 2017
Maurice R. Smith, 78, of Rockford passed away surrounded by his family on May 22, 2017, at Swedish Covenant Hospital in Chicago. He was born on June 25, 1938, in Fairbury, NE, the son of Otis and Bertha (Mathy) Smith. He proudly served in the United States National Guard as a Sergeant in a Heavy Weapons Platoon. He graduated from...
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