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Local obituaries for the Rockford, IL area

Sandra Marie Mcnulty

Sandra Marie Mcnulty

May 22, 2017

Sandra Marie McNulty, 63, of Las Vegas passed away Monday, May 22, 2017, after a short but courageous battle with Cancer. She was born September 29, 1953 in Rockford, IL to Edwin and Catherine Maggio Heath where she resided for over 40 years. Sandra is survived by the Love of her life, Edward Maier; her sons Steve McNulty and Joe...

Marilyn Gustafson

Marilyn Gustafson

May 22, 2017

Marilyn (Mallon) Gustafson, 79, of Rockford died Monday, May 22, 2017; at home with loved ones at her side. She was born in Rockford on September 16, 1937. Marilyn married John Mallon Jr., on May 18, 1957, before his passing in 1978. Marilyn went on to marry Curtis Gustafson on October 2, 1981; and they spent the last 35 years...

Dolores Anne Travis

Dolores Anne Travis

May 21, 2017

Dolores “Dee” Anne Travis, 83, of Rockford, was granted her angel wings on Sunday, May 21, 2017; surrounded by her family. She was born in Davenport, Iowa; to parents, Carl and Josephine (Brink) Marzano, on April 23, 1934. Dee married her loving husband, Donald Edward Travis; on May 30, 1955; and were married for more than 40 years before Don’s...

Bradley "Brad" D. Swanson

Bradley "Brad" D. Swanson

May 20, 2017

Bradley D. “Brad” Swanson, 54, Rockford, passed away on Saturday, May 20, 2017, in his home. He was born May 18, 1963, in Rockford, the son of David W. and Eileen (Landgren) Swanson. Brad was self-employed as an auto mechanic for many years. He was a member of the Sons of the American Legion, Post # 77 in Belvidere. Survived...

Koulab Thammavongsa-Pendeenvai

Koulab Thammavongsa-Pendeenvai

May 19, 2017

Koulab Thammavongsa-Pendeenvai, 75, of Rockford, passed away Friday, May 19, 2017 in her home. Born March 3, 1942 in Ban Hongsauphab City Xaysettha Vientiane province Laos. The daughter of Mr. Thidong & Mrs. Bounmee Thammavongsa. She married to the former Mr. Savay and they had three sons together. After coming to the United States in the 1980’s she married Mr....

Michael W. Foster

Michael W. Foster

May 19, 2017

Michael W. Foster, 60, of Rockford passed away Friday, May 19, 2017, at his home surrounded by his family. Born June 22, 1956, in Wolverhampton, England, the son of William & Marjorie (Johnson) Foster. He earned his degree in engineering from Oxford College. He married Mandy Griffin in 1980, and they moved to Rockford in July 1985. Michael was a...

David W.  Patterson

David W. Patterson

May 18, 2017

David W. Patterson, 54, of Rockford passed away Thursday, May 18, 2017 at Swedish American Hospital surrounded by his family. Born May 7, 1963, in Rockford, the son of Richard and Constance (Carl) Patterson. He married Beth Stralow in 1993. He was a quote sales manager for Springfield Electric. He was very dedicated to his work and to his customers....

Philbert Louis Moran

Philbert Louis Moran

May 18, 2017

Philbert Louis Moran, 95, of Rockford, died May 18, 2017, at The Atrium. Born October 3, 1921 in Rockford, son of Bert and Frances Moran. Moved to Harlingen, Texas upon his retirement in 1986 and returned to Rockford in 2008. Phil proudly served in the Navy during World War II and worked for Woodward Governor Company his entire career of...

Cathy Lynn Lofthouse

Cathy Lynn Lofthouse

May 17, 2017

Cathy Lynn Lofthouse, 66, of Rockford, passed away on Wednesday, May 17, 2017; in her home with her family at her side. She was born in Rockford on April 25, 1951, to parents, Robert and Barbara Lawrence. Cathy married her loving husband, Gary Lofthouse in Rockford on December 5, 1980. Cathy worked for the Rockford Clinic as a Medical Assistant...

Helen A. Samons

Helen A. Samons

May 16, 2017

Helen A. Samons, 77, of Loves Park, passed away Tuesday, May 16, 2017 Rockford Memorial Hospital. Born July 15, 1939 Monticello, IA, the daughter of George F. & Helen E. (Swanson) Hartford. Graduated from Monticello High School, class of 1958. She married Thurman “Buck’ Samons in Rockford, on May 15, 1959. Together they raised their children. She was an active...

Pamela S. Knapp

Pamela S. Knapp

May 15, 2017

Pamela S. Knapp, 70, of Loves Park passed away Monday, May 15, 2017 at OSF St. Anthony Medical Center, surrounded by her siblings, Patti, Ray and Tami. Born February 25, 1947, in Salisbury, Maryland, the daughter of Elvin Ray and Loretta Mae (Fish) Smith. Pam retired from Swedish American Health System working in employment recruitment for the HR Department for...

Phyllis J. Bradt

Phyllis J. Bradt

May 14, 2017

Phyllis J Bradt, 92, Rockton, passed away May 14, 2017 at Highview in the Woodlands. Born April 23, 1925, in Rockford, the daughter of Robert and Lillian (Petznick) Merrill. Graduated from West High School. She married Leland W. Bradt in Rockford, on May 24, 1947. She moved from the city to the farm house where she raised her loving family....

Kathleen "Kay"  Anderson

Kathleen "Kay" Anderson

May 13, 2017

Kathleen “Kay” Anderson, 79, passed away Saturday May 13, 2017 peacefully in her home surrounded by her loving family. Born March 4, 1938, first of four children born to Virgil and Alice Conboy. Lifelong Rockford resident, Graduated Muldoon High School, worked for Illinois Bell Telephone, and the Winnebago County Sheriff’s Department. In the summer of 1983, Kay retired to marry...

Irene  Moon

Irene Moon

May 13, 2017

Irene Moon, 83, of Rockford died Saturday, May 13, 2017 at River Bluff Nursing Home. Born December 21, 1933 the daughter of Guermo and Generosa Rodriquez. Married Ygnacio Nick Luna Moon in Paducah, TX in 1950. Irene was a hard worker and enjoyed her family very much. She was a devout and faithful member of St. Patrick Catholic Church for...

John P  Mcfadden

John P Mcfadden

May 12, 2017

John Phillip McFadden, 57, of Machesney Park, IL, passed away after a long illness on Friday, May 12, 2017. He was born in Rockford on May 6, 1960; to parents Michael Sr. and Rachel (Reedy) McFadden. John proudly served his country in the United States Navy. He touched the many lives of those who knew him and he will be...

Robin Beadnell-Anderson

Robin Beadnell-Anderson

May 12, 2017

Robin Beadnell-Anderson, 47, of Rockford, died from an unexpected illness on Friday, May 12, 2017. She was born in Rockford on October 9, 1969; to parents, Jack and Joyce (Ruggles) Beadnell. She was married to Dave Anderson in Rockford, and spent 20 years together. Robin worked in the Rockford area as a LPN for numerous retirement homes. She loved motorcycle...

Joseph  Dale Fones

Joseph Dale Fones

May 12, 2017

Joseph Dale Fones, 77, of Rockford died unexpectedly on Friday, May 12, 2017 in his home. Born January 11, 1940 in Quincy, IL the son of Earl Joseph and Casiena Ellen (Bross) Fones. Joe had a big laugh and an even bigger heart. Over the course of his life, he had owned his own jet boat company, worked in engineering,...

Fred A. Forquer

Fred A. Forquer

May 10, 2017

Fred A. Forquer, 85, of Cherry Valley, IL passed away on May 10, 2017 in Venice, FL. He was born on October 19, 1931 in Kirksville, MO, the son of Allen and Edith (Johnson) Forquer. He proudly served in the United States Air Force during the Korean War. Fred worked for Liberty Mutual Insurance Company for nearly 35 years until...

Anna  Mae Wright

Anna Mae Wright

May 9, 2017

Anna Mae Wright, 87, of Rockford, died Tuesday, May 9, 2017 at River Bluff Nursing Home with her family at her side. Born September 25, 1929 in New Vienna, Iowa the daughter of Frank and Sophia (Vonderhaar) Wilgenbusch. Anna was a registered nurse and worked for the VA Hospital in Chicago, Mercy Hospital in Dubuque, then coming to Rockford and...

William  G.  Rieker

William G. Rieker

May 7, 2017

PendingWilliam “Bill” G. Rieker, 97, Rockford, passed away Sunday, May 7, 2017, at Cherryvale Assisted Living. He was born July 12, 1919, in Chicago, the son of George and Esther (Friberg) Rieker. Bill was a graduate of Amundson High School, class of 1938. He was a veteran of the Army serving during World War II. Bill married Grace E. Dahlin...