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Betty Lou Leech
February 11, 2017
Betty Lou Leech, 93, of Rockford, passed away on February 11, 2017 at Alden Debes Rehabilitation & Health Care Center, Rockford, Illinois. Betty was born January 7, 1924 on a farm near Rock Lake, North Dakota, to Lulu and Donald Leech. The Leech family moved during Depression years to the Rockton, IL area where they continued farming. Betty chose a...
June A. Smith
February 11, 2017
“Grandma June” A. Smith passed with peace and grace into Heaven on February 11, 2017 with her loving sons and eldest grandson at her side. She now reunites with her beloved husband Frederic G. Smith, who preceded her to Heaven in 1978. Born in Nyack, NY on May 20, 1938, she attended the Kings College in Briarcliff Manor, NY where...
Lorraine Collins
February 11, 2017
Lorraine (Festal) Collins 88, passed away on Saturday, February 11, 2017 in Charlottesville, VA. Born in Rockford, March 22, 1928 to Michael and Ida (Caroti) Festal. Married the love of her life, Gary Collins on November 2, 1963. Employed as a machine operator for Warner Lambert, retiring after 28 years of service. She was a lifelong member of St. Anthony...
Carolyn Irene Bennehoff
February 11, 2017
Carolyn Irene Bennehoff, 73, Rockford, passed away Saturday, February 11, 2017, in SwedishAmerican Hospital. Memorial services will be held at 11 AM, Friday, February 17, 2017, at Our Savior's Lutheran Church, 3300 Rural Street. Visitation will be from 9:30 AM until10:45 AM on Friday at the church. A full obituary will appear at a later date.Carolyn Irene Bennehoff, 73, Rockford,...
Paul L. Baldwin
February 10, 2017
Paul L. Baldwin, 88, of Rockford, passed away on Friday, February 10, 2010 at OSF Saint Anthony. He was born on March 11, 1928 in Cuba City, WI, the son of Chester and Bessie (Warrick) Baldwin. He graduated from West High School in 1946. Paul served in Korea from 1950 until 1952. He worked for Barber-Colman Company for 35 years....
Thone Rattanasavanh
February 9, 2017
Thone Rattanasavanh, 74, of Rockford died after a brief illness on February 9, 2017 at Virginia Medical Center. Born January 4, 1943 in Savanakhet, Laos. He was a graduate of the Royal Lao Military Academy in 1963, the US Army Ranger Course Class 11-72, US Army Airborne Course 11-72 and earned the rank of Major. Married his wife, Sounthaly Luangphakdy...
Tim Andrukaitis
February 9, 2017
Tim Andrukaitis, 65, of Loves Park, died after a brief illness on Thursday, February 9, 2017 at SwedishAmerican Hospital. Born November 14, 1951 in Rockford the son of Bernard F. and Grace (Putnam) Andrukaitis. Married his loving wife Ginger Graciana on May 21, 1977. Tim worked for many years in the management division at Hamilton-Sundstrand until his retirement in 2009....
Mary Jo Knutson
February 8, 2017
Mary Jo Knutson, 51, of Rockford passed away Wednesday, February 8, 2017 at OSF St. Anthony Medical Center, surrounded by her family, after a long illness. Born May 2, 1965, in Rockford, the daughter of Harold J. and Esther (Wilgenbusch) Knutson. She attended St. Patrick’s Grade School and graduated from Boylan High School, Class of 1983. Mary Jo worked at...
Robert "Terry" Murphy
February 8, 2017
Robert Terrence “Chico” Murphy, 71, passed away on Wednesday, February 8, 2017 surrounded by his family after a courageous battle with cancer. He was born on October 21, 1945 in Rockford, the son of Robert and Lola (Bowers) Murphy. As a very young boy, he and his family moved to Cherry Valley. He graduated from Auburn High School in 1963,...
Robert F. Stevens
February 5, 2017
Robert Franklin Stevens (95) passed away peacefully on February 5,2017. Born April 9, 1921 near Paw Paw, IL to Ivy (Spoor) Stevens and Ray F. Stevens, the middle child of seven. He grew up in Shabbona, IL, served in the U.S. Navy from 1942 until 1946, graduated from the University of Illinois in 1949, with a BS in Accounting. He...
George E. Ethell
February 4, 2017
George E. Ethell, 98, of Caledonia (formerly from Manito, Illinois) passed away at 8:30 AM Saturday, February 4, 2017 in his home. He was born July 27, 1918 in Manito, son of Ralph and Mabel (Clauser) Ethell. He married his wife of 60 years, Opal M. Palmer on April 1, 1945. He is survived by his daughter Ila (Terry) Minnick,...
Patricia Frances Murphy
February 4, 2017
Patricia F. Murphy, 72, of Rockford, died Saturday, February 4, 2017. Born in Caribou, Maine on April 19, 1944, the daughter of John B. and Lillian (Huber) Prystalski. Patricia Married Charles Murphy on March 25, 1982 in Belvidere. Patricia worked in assembly for Anderson Packaging and Belvidere Products before her retirement. Survived by her husband, Charles Murphy; step-children, Curtis (Lori)...
Stuart A. Lundquist
February 3, 2017
Stuart Alan Lundquist, 47, died unexpectedly but peacefully at his home on Friday, February 3, 2017, in Skokie, IL. Stuart was born on September 19, 1969, in Rockford, IL, to Bruce and Gloria Lundquist. He graduated from Rockford Auburn High School in 1987. He continued his education at the University of Iowa, where he earned his Bachelor’s degree in French...
Clara Ellen Villani
February 3, 2017
Clara Ellen Villani 1932 - 2017 Clara Ellen (Bongey) Villani of Rockford, IL, entered the Kingdom of Heaven on Feb. 3rd after a long illness. Clara was born on August 8, 1932, in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, daughter of Leon and Anna (Zielinski) Bongey. She graduated from Wisconsin School for the Deaf in June, 1952. Clara married James Villani on May 21,...
Ross A. Popham
February 1, 2017
Ross A. Popham, 70, of Rockford, died Wednesday, February 1, 2017 at home surrounded by his loving family. Born September 11, 1946 in Rockford the son of Howard Vincent and Winnifred (Lindgren) Popham. Graduated from East High School and married his loving wife Gayle Attrill on July 25, 1975. Ross was a Territory Manager for Professional Medical Supply, New Lenox,...
Anna Katelyn Miller
January 31, 2017
Anna Katelyn Miller 22 of Rockford passed away Tuesday January 31, 2017 in Swedish American Hospital. She was born February 11, 1994 in Rockford, the daughter of James and Kim Miller. Anna was attending Illinois State University. She graduated from Boylan, class of 2012. Member of St Bridget’s Church. Survivors include her parents; James and Kim Miller. Siblings; TJ Miller...
Leona M. Businga
January 31, 2017
Leona M. Businga, 91, Rockford, passed away Tuesday, January 31, 2017 at Wesley Willows Hunt Terrace. She was born November 2, 1925 in Sheridan, WY, the daughter of David & Jennie (Symons) Ruff. She graduated from Sheridan High School, class of 1944 and Hasting College, Hastings, NE, class of 1948. She worked for Sheridan –Wyocoal for 1 year and as...
Melissa Lynn Beesley
January 31, 2017
Melissa Lynn Beesley, 42, Rockford, passed away Tuesday, January 31, 2017, in her home surrounded by her loving family. Melissa always remained strong and positive for her family and friends throughout her courageous battle with cancer. She was born in Manassas, Virginia on January 23, 1975, the daughter of Terry and Therese (Volanti) Beesley. Melissa was a brave person and...
Robert L. Fritz
January 30, 2017
Robert L. Fritz, 88 Rockford – Robert L. Fritz, 88, passed away Monday, January 30, 2017, at Cherryvale Place of Rockford. Born December 24, 1928 in Rockford, IL, the son of Ferdinand “Ferdie” and Edna (Carlson) Fritz. Graduated from East High School, class of 1946. He married his high school sweetheart Virginia “Ginna” Fritz December 23, 1947 in Freeport, IL....
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