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Sydney Ann Fosse
March 13, 2017
Sydney Ann (Bursell) Fosse, 74, of Cherry Valley, died Monday March 13, 2017 surrounded by her family after a long, determined fight against multiple health issues. Daughter of Gustav Robert and Grace Evelyn Bursell, Sydney was born April 7, 1942 in Rockford, IL. She grew up with 5 siblings, Anita, Loretta, Bob, Berta, and Brian. In her younger years, she...
Robert P. Brannigan
March 13, 2017
Robert Patrick Brannigan, age 82, died peacefully in his sleep, with his family around him, on Monday, March 13, 2017. Bob was born in Fairfield, Connecticut and graduated from Fordham University. After graduation, he became a naval officer and notably, served as a Russian interpreter during the Cuban Missile Crisis. He was honorably discharged after six years of service. On...
Richard E. Petersen
March 11, 2017
Richard “Dick” E. Petersen, 71, of Rockford passed away peacefully on Saturday, March 11, 2017 surrounded by his family. He was born on March 2, 1946 in Clinton, IA, the son of Edwin and Lucille (Finn) Petersen. He graduated from St. Mary’s High School in Clinton, IA, and graduated from Rock Valley College. Dick proudly served in the United States...
Richard S. Paris
March 9, 2017
Richard S. Paris, 86, of Rockford passed away March 9, 2017 at Presence St Ann Center. Born November 29, 1930, in Rockford, the son of Sam and Mary (Sartino) Paris. Richard attended Marquette University and later Rockford University. Married his junior high school sweetheart, Sally J. Corey in Rockford on November 24, 1951 at Saint Anthony's Church. Richard served in...
James "Jim" Latino
March 9, 2017
James “Jim” Latino, 77, of Rockford, passed away on March 9, 2017. Jim was born September 10, 1939 to James and Jeanette Latino. He graduated from St. Thomas High School, Class of 1958. He married Virginia Rotello on December 17, 1966. Jim spent over 30 years in the wholesale fuel and lubricant industry, starting with Smith/Shafer Oil Company and later...
Harold O. Durham
March 7, 2017
Rockford - Harold O. Durham, 89, passed away March 7, 2017 at Mercy Health Systems. Born January 29, 1928, in Rockford Illinois, the son of Walter & Katie (Lee) Durham. He was employed at Mott Bros. Co. for 46 years retiring in 1996. He served in the United States Navy from 1946 to 1948. He married Lenice Hoffman on October...
Dr. George D. Aschenbrenner
March 6, 2017
Dr. George Douglas Aschenbrenner, 85, passed away on March 6, 2017, in Rockford. Born January 24, 1932 in Dixon, Ill., he was the son of George W. and Mary Anne (Curran) Aschenbrenner. A graduate of Dixon High School, George went on to receive bachelor’s and master’s degrees from Drake University in Des Moines, Iowa, where he was a member of...
William "Bill" C. Viands
March 6, 2017
William “Bill” Viands, 73, of Rockford passed away surrounded by his family on Monday, March 6, 2017. He was born on June 1, 1943 in Pleasant Plains, IL, the son of Robert and Nora (Schaddel) Viands. He graduated from Pleasant Plains High School. He proudly served in the United States Army during Vietnam, receiving a Purple Heart for his service....
Dr. Donald F. Nelson
March 6, 2017
Dr. Donald F. Nelson, 87, of Rockford passed away Monday, March 6, 2017 at Anam Glen. Born July 17, 1929, in Minneapolis, Minnesota, the son of Alfred and Esther (Helwig) Nelson. Donald was a veteran serving in the United States Army. He was a graduate of the University of Minnesota, where he was a Phi Beta Kappa. Donald was a...
Donna J. Fisher
March 5, 2017
Donna J. Fisher, 71, of Rockford passed away Sunday, March 5, 2017. Born March 31, 1945, the daughter of Francis and Ruth (Shultz) Wilson, in Freeport. She was an LPN for many years. Survived by her son, William Gene Fisher; daughters, Nancy Ann Raxter; grandchildren, Samantha (Devin) and Brandon (Tara); great-grandchildren, Isaiah, Carmello, Chloe and Abel; brother, Robert (Darlene) Wilson;...
Michael J. Welter
March 4, 2017
Michael J. Welter, 67 1949-2017 Loving Father, Papa, Brother, and Friend. Michael J. Welter, 67 of Rockford died Saturday March 4, 2017 at 4:22pm at home surrounded by his loving family and friends after a courageous battle with cancer. Born July 21, 1949 in Rockford attended Auburn high school, graduating in 1968. After graduating high school Michael entered the United...
Mary F. Kudzma
March 4, 2017
Mary F. (Dworak) Kudzma Mary Kudzma passed away March 4, 2017, in her home surrounded by family following a courageous battle with cancer. She was born March 13, 1941 the daughter of Benjamin and Winnie Dworak. She graduated from Bishop Muldoon High School in 1959 and worked as a bank teller for several years. Mary married her best friend Charles...
David C. Marinaro
March 1, 2017
David Charles Marinaro, 68, of Rockford passed away peacefully at Rockford Memorial Hospital on Wednesday, March 1, 2017. He was born on November 4, 1948 in Rockford, the son of Charles and Ruth (Ramsby) Marinaro. He graduated from Boylan Central Catholic High School, Class of 1966. Dave worked as an engineer for many years, serving companies Ingersoll Cutting Tool Company,...
Doug Enderle
February 28, 2017
Doug Enderle, 52, of Loves Park passed away Tuesday in his home surrounded by his family. He was born on April 8, 1964 in Rockford, the son of Donald and Jo (Hunt) Enderle. He met the love of his life, Carrie Crave, and the two married on October 12, 1991. He worked at Lowes Distribution Center and was a member...
Shirley Anne Eckhardt
February 28, 2017
Shirley Anne Eckhardt, 89, of Belvidere, died Tuesday, February 28, 2017 at OSF St. Anthony Medical Center. Born August 6, 1927 in Rockford the daughter of Eno and Margaretta (Bowman) Dirksen. Graduated from West High School class of 1945 and went on to graduate from the Rockford School of Nursing. She worked for St. Joseph Hospital for many years as...
Stanley Cunningham
February 28, 2017
Stanley Cunningham, 86, of Machesney Park, passed away February 28, 2017 at Mercy Health Systems. Born May 9, 1930, in Lanark, IL, the son of Joseph and Dorothy (Tomman) Cunningham. He graduated from Lanark High School, class of 1948. Served in the US Air Force during the Korean War. Married Betty Noe on April 19, 1952. He was a member...
Carmella L. Armato
February 28, 2017
Carmella “Mimi” Armato, 98, of Rockford passed away Tuesday, February 28, 2017 at Riverbluff Nursing Center. Born February 3, 1919, in Rockford, the daughter of Thomas and Antonia (Migliore) Crapisi. She married Alex Armato in 1943 in Rockford. Carmella was a lifelong member of St. Anthony of Padua Catholic Church. Carmella loved to cook and have family over for dinner....
Jacqueline Rose Petersen
February 26, 2017
Jacqueline Rose Petersen, 72, Rockford, passed away Sunday, February 26, 2017 at Alden Debes. She was born on September 18, 1944 in Rockford, the daughter of John E. and Ellen F. (Crawford) Rose. A graduate of West High School class of 1962. Jacqueline married Richard “Dick” Peterson on June 19, 1998 at St. Bernadette’s Catholic Church. Jacqueline was an employee...
Floyd L. Crank
February 25, 2017
Floyd L. Crank, 97, Professor Emeritus, Northern Illinois University, passed away Saturday, February 25, 2017 at Wesley Willows. He was the son of John and Ludie (Harty) Crank and was born December 27, 1919, at Puxico, Missouri. He married Doris Howell in 1955 at the Presbyterian Church in Winnebago, Illinois. Floyd served as a pilot with rank of Lieutenant Senior...
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