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Earl Ray "Mick" Richards Iii
April 22, 2017
Earl Ray “Mick” Richards III, 53, of Rockford passed away Saturday, April 22, 2017. Born August 6, 1963, in Joliet, the son of Earl Ray and Nancy E. (Roland) Richards II. He was a veteran serving in the US Army. Mick worked in sales for the Anderson Automotive Group. Lovingly survived by his father, Earl Ray Richards II; significant other,...
Kurt Lange
April 20, 2017
Kurt Lange, 71, of Cherry Valley, lost his long battle with Parkinson’s Disease on Thursday, April 20, 2017. Born in Germany on March 7, 1946, the son of Johann and Elsa Lange. Kurt was a veteran serving in the United States Army. He worked as a precision machinist for over 40 years. He leaves in life his best friend, wife...
Lydia Hansen
April 20, 2017
Lydia Hansen, 84, of Rockford passed away April 20, 2017. Born in Winchester, IL. Graduated RMH School of Nursing, class of 1954. Married Bent Hansen on December 6, 1958. She was employed by Dr. Wm H. Langewisch for 30 years and PA Peterson Home for 8 years. Survived by daughter Kristie (Bruce) Mendez of Chicago, nephews Philip (Gina) Heldt of...
Kay L. Harris
April 20, 2017
Kay L. Harris, 71, of Rockford passed away in her home on Thursday, April 20, 2017. She was born on December 1, 1945 in Ottawa, IL, the daughter of Earl and Inez Katherine (Butz) Osmundson. She graduated from Ottawa High School in 1963. In September of 1968, she married the love of her life, John Harris in DeKalb. She devoted...
Michael Fornal
April 20, 2017
Michael Fornal, 35, of Cherry Valley, died on Thursday, April 20, 2017. He was born in Rockford on March 18, 1982; to parents Stanley E. and Georgina “Jean” (Gulotta) Fornal. Michael attended East High School, and was a charismatic young man who was one of a kind. He had creative spirit, Michael loved music, art, and even gardening. Michael will...
Jay Thompson
April 19, 2017
Jay Thompson, 75, of Durand and formerly of Rockford, died peacefully Wednesday with his family at his side at Medina Nursing Home. Born April 13, 1942 in Centerville, IA the son of Marvin and Phyllis (Winger) Thompson. After graduating high school he joined the United States Navy and was honorably discharged. He later married his loving wife Jacqueline (Walco) in...
Marsha Johanna Dahlgren
April 18, 2017
Marsha Johanna Dahlgren, 63, Rockford, passed away peacefully Tuesday, April 18, 2017. She was born July 20, 1953, in Rockford, the daughter of Marshall and Odessa (Wold) Dahlgren. Marsha earned a biochemistry degree from Lake Erie College and studied briefly at Oxford and Oakland University. She won numerous awards as an equestrian and was invited to the U.S. Equestrian Team...
Lynn A. Stutsman
April 17, 2017
Lynn A. Stutsman, 69, of Cherry Valley, died on Monday, April 17, 2017. She was born in Detroit, MI on April 23, 1947 to parents Pierce Jr. and Mary (Ferguson) Barker. Lynn married her husband Steven Stutsman on November 5, 1968 in Belvidere, Illinois. Lynn’s warmhearted nature drew her to the care and education of young children. She was instrumental...
Jean L. Persinger
April 16, 2017
Jean Loretta Persinger, 92, of Rockford passed away peacefully in her home on Sunday, April 16, 2017. She was born on January 24, 1925 in Marengo, IL, the daughter of James and Loretta (Deneen) Higgins. She met Charles J. Persinger, and the two married on August 7, 1948 in Marengo. She was a devoted member of Holy Family Catholic Church,...
Carlotta M. Baylor
April 16, 2017
Carlotta M. Baylor, 82, of Rockton, passed away April 16, 2017 at Highview in the Woodlands. Born December 20, 1934, the daughter of Carl H. & Letha M. (Bland) Johnson. Graduated from Rockford East high school. Married William “Bill” Baylor in Rockford on April 14, 1956. Member of Holy Family Catholic Church. She enjoyed traveling with her husband especially to...
Rosemary Danaher
April 16, 2017
Rosemary Danaher, 96, Rockford, entered into eternal life on Sunday, April 16, 2017, in Presence St. Anne Center. She was born October 4, 1920, in Chicago, the daughter of Harry and Della (Higgins) Cassidy. She married John Danaher in Chicago on October 31, 1942. He entered into eternal life on August 1, 1997. Rosemary was an active member of St....
Ken Markley
April 15, 2017
Kenneth Markley, of Rockford, son of Dean and Sylvia Markley, was born February 18, 1986. He passed on Saturday, April 15, 2017. His family includes sister, Michelle Markley; grandmothers, aunts, uncles, cousins, many more relatives and friends, predeceased by his brother, Philip Markley. Ken had an imaginative mind, and was a dedicated affiliate to the video game culture, leading to...
Helen S. Schuller
April 12, 2017
Helen Sara Schuller, 92, of Rockford, passed away Wednesday, April 12, 2017, at home. Born January 1, 1925 in Chicago, Illinois; the daughter of Sara Markel (Drechsler) and John Markel. She married Joseph M. Schuller in Chicago, Illinois, on June 14, 1947 (married 69 years). Helen was a wonderful mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, and friend. She loved hosting family functions and...
Eva P. Buckley
April 12, 2017
Eva P. Buckley, 81, of Rockford, died Wednesday, April 12, 2017. She was born on February 20, 1936, to parents Daniel W. and Grace D. (Hewitt) Buckley in Crystal Lake, Illinois. She worked for Precision Twist Drill as a Machine Operator for 10 years, retiring in 1973. Eva was a loving woman who's kindness will be remembered by all who...
Larry H. King
April 11, 2017
Larry H. King, 60, of Roscoe, entered Heaven’s gates on Tuesday, April 11, 2017 at UW Madison Hospital. Born October 19, 1956 in Modesto, CA the son of Jerry King and Alice (Shaw) Howard. Larry married Debbie Beam on October 7, 1978. Together, they had three daughters, Shannon (Josh) Nordgren, Stacey King, and Shelley (Joey) Courtaway. They have three precious...
Carol J. Hamilton Scott
April 10, 2017
Carol J. Hamilton Scott, 82, Rockford, passed away Monday, April 10, 2017, at SwedishAmerican Hospital due to complications after surgery. She was born September 13, 1934, in Eldora, Iowa, the daughter of Elmer and Altha (Warburg) Peterson. Carol lived in Rockford since 1952, coming from Waterman. She married Marshall Hamilton in Rockford on October 7, 1956. He passed away in...
Denise Gargani Dent
April 8, 2017
The most fierce breast cancer fighter; Denise Gargani Dent, 62 of Rockford passed away peacefully Saturday morning at Rosewood Care Center. Her loving husband of 42 years, Greg Dent was by her side holding her hand. They shared a beautiful love story that inspired everyone. She adored her children Jamie (Jodi) Dent and her daughter and BFF Nicole Dent. She...
William E. Patterson
April 7, 2017
William Elmer Patterson, 87, of Rockford Passed away Friday, April 7, 2017 surrounded by his family. He was born April 25, 1929 in Moline, Il; the son of William Patterson and Pauline (Cleer) Patterson. William was the eldest of two children, his younger sibling being Judith Ann Patterson (Baker). William grew up in various towns throughout Illinois and Pennsylvania. He...
Ross E. Gustafson
April 6, 2017
Ross E. Gustafson, 60, a lifelong resident of Rockford, died Thursday, April 6, 2017 at Swedish American Hospital after a brief illness. Born March 9, 1957 the son of Lawrence W. and Marjorie (Taylor) Gustafson. Worked for over 40 years in many capacities at J.L. Clark, most currently a fork lift truck operator. Ross was a dedicated employee who enjoyed...
Carl F. Buse
April 4, 2017
Carl F. Buse, 72, of Rockford, passed away on Tuesday, April 4, 2017. He was born on June 9, 1944 in Belvidere, the son of Albert and Ella Marie Buse. For many years he drove trucks for companies in Rockford and in Ohio. Carl was a proud union member and supporter, particularly the Local 325. He was an avid motorcyclist...
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