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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...
Joseph L. Peters
April 4, 2017
Joseph L. Peters, 43, of Machesney Park went to be with the Lord Tuesday, April 4, 2017. Joseph was born October 10, 1973, in Rockford, the son of Arza Rodger and Donna (King) Peters. Joe worked many years for Road Ranger now known as Fas Fuel making many friends who enjoyed his sense of humor. He was an avid White...
Jay Rush Maddox
April 4, 2017
Jay Rush Maddox, 80, Rockton, passed away April 4, 2017, at his home. He was born April 21, 1936, in Vandergrift, PA, the son of John K. and Elizabeth Milliron Maddox. Graduate of Vandergrift High School, Penn State University, and University of Pittsburgh School of Law. Jay served in the U.S. Army at Fitzsimons Army Hospital, Denver, Colorado. He was...
James Darrell Rieker
April 2, 2017
James “Jim” Darrell Rieker, 71, Rockford, passed away unexpectedly on Sunday, April 2, 2017. He was born October 4, 1945, in Chicago, the son of William and Grace (Dahlin) Rieker. Jim married Carol Lewis in Rockford on June 5, 1992. He was a Realtor in the Rockford area for many years. Jim enjoyed golfing, fishing and being a member of...
Tauhidah El-Amin "Mary Ann Brown Johnson"
March 30, 2017
Tauhidah El-Amin “Mary Ann Brown Johnson”, 74 of Rockford passed away March 30, 2017 at Swedish-American Hospital. Born on September 18, 1942, Chidester, Arkansas, the daughter of John Henry Brown and Icie Lee Walker. Graduated from West High School then later received her degree from P.C.C. She was married to Eddie Johnson for 27 years until his passing. She worked...
Dana D. Bailey
March 30, 2017
Dana D. Bailey, 84, of Rockford passed away Thursday, March 30, 2017 at OSF St. Anthony Medical Center. Born August 13, 1932, in Jackson, Ohio, the son of George and Winifred Bailey. Dana was a veteran serving in the United States Army. He married Marsha Yungen in Las Vegas on December 12, 1994. He worked for Sundstrand for 37 years....
David D. Grady
March 29, 2017
David D. Grady, 89, of Elgin, passed away Wednesday, March 29, 2017. He was born in Belvidere, Illinois, on November 23, 1927, to parents William M. and Mary (Sullivan) Grady. David was married to Gale M. Sellman in St. Thomas Aquinas Catholic Church in Freeport. He graduated from Belvidere High School and went on to the Rockford School of Business....
Ruth L. Seiler
March 28, 2017
Ruth L. Seiler, 88, of Rockford died Tuesday, March 28, 2017 at Fairhaven Christian Retirement Center, where she resided for 14 years. She was born in Chicago, IL on June 16, 1928, the daughter of Gunnar and Edith (Anderson) Bruno. Ruth graduated from the Jones Commercial High School in Chicago in 1946, excelling in stenography and business skills. After meeting...
Mary Jean L. Knight
March 28, 2017
Mary Jean Louise Knight, 77, of Machesney Park passed away Tuesday, March 28, 2017 after a short illness. Born November 4, 1939, in Madison, Wisconsin, the daughter of Roy L. and Mildred L. (Baker) Jorgensen. Mary Jean married George A. Knight on December 31, 1958 in Oregon, Wisconsin. She was a loving mother, grandmother and great-grandmother. Survived by her daughters,...
Mabel Caroline Hackbert
March 27, 2017
Mabel Caroline Hackbert, 86, of Rockford, passed away peacefully on March 27, 2017, surrounded by her family at Serenity Hospice and Home. Born January 7, 1931 in Rockford, the daughter of William and Caroline Lockhart Walker. Graduated from Rockford East High School. Retired from Clarcor in 1993 after 31 years of service. Survivors include her daughters, Linda Hackbert of Rockford...
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