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Local obituaries for the Rockford, IL area

Paul S. Moore

Paul S. Moore

December 4, 2016

Paul S. Moore, 66, of Machesney Park, passed away on Sunday, December 4, 2016 in his home. He was born on January 26, 1950 in Hempstead, NY, the son of Curtis and Helen (Hines) Moore. After high school, Paul enlisted in the United States Airforce, where he served in Vietnam. He reenlisted with the Navy before returning to Rockford. He...

Dr. Potluri B Rao

Dr. Potluri B Rao

December 3, 2016

Dr. Potluri B. Rao, MD, 68, of Rockford, passed away on December 3, 2016, surrounded by his loving family. He was born in India, the son of Seetharamayya & Lakshmi Eeshwaramma Potluri. Attended S.V Medical College in India from 1965 to 1972. Married Annapurna K. Raavi in India on December 27, 1974. They moved to the Rockford area in 1976,...

Sandra L. Pasqueno

Sandra L. Pasqueno

December 2, 2016

Sandra L. Pasqueno, 75, of Rockford passed away Friday, December 2, 2016 in her home. Born on November 26, 1941, in Rockford, the daughter of Fred W. and Dorothy Carter Rudolph. She married Frank J. Pasqueno on April 4, 1970. Sandra worked in production for Textron for many years. She loved butterflies and spending time with her grandchildren and great-grandchildren....

Richard Hunt

Richard Hunt

December 2, 2016

Richard S. Hunt, 57, of Rockford, passed away December 2, 2016 in his home, surrounded by loving wife, Mary and their dog Otis. Born August 16, 1959, in Rockford, the son of Robert & Patricia (Beasley) Hunt. Graduated with BA in speech communication from Eastern Illinois University. Despite having physical disability, Richard was a fighter and the word “Can’t” did...

Carl Rozelle

Carl Rozelle

December 2, 2016

Carl Rozelle was born October 8, 1928 in Kellogg, Idaho to Benjamin F. and Delia Adeline (Dahme) Rozelle, the youngest of four children and passed away Friday, December 2, 2016 in Rockford, Illinois. He spent his youth in Couer d'Alene, Idaho and at the age of 17, with his mother's permission, he joined the U.S. Army Air Force and worked...

Janet C.  Grygiel

Janet C. Grygiel

November 29, 2016

Janet Carol “GG” Grygiel, 74, Rockford, passed away peacefully Tuesday, November 29, 2016, surrounded by her beloved children. Janet was born June 8, 1942, in Woosung, IL, the daughter of John and Sadie (Farster) Houck. Employed at Sundstrand Corporation for 29 years she personified an excellent work ethic. With love, care and determination she raised four children by herself. She...

Patrick Michael Correnti

Patrick Michael Correnti

November 26, 2016

No services scheduled at this time.

Micheal H. Brown

Micheal H. Brown

November 26, 2016

Micheal H. Brown 77 of Rockford passed away Saturday November 26, 2016. He was born November 15, 1939 in Eureka, IL the son of Ralph and Leone Brown. He graduated from Illinois State University with a Bachelor of Science. He first married Janet Heyungs she predeceased him in 1979, he then married Linda Horter, she predeceased him in 2014. He...

Edward Powers

Edward Powers

November 25, 2016

Edward Powers Jr., 78, of Rockford, passed away on Friday, November 25, 2016 at OSF St. Anthony Medical Center. He was born on November 15, 1938 in Chicago, the son of Edward and Vera (Bergquist) Powers. Ed had a creative mind, which eventually led to his success in construction. He owned and operated Powers Builders. Aside from his work, his...

Jean Avery

Jean Avery

November 24, 2016

Jean Avery, 91, passed away on Thursday November 24, 2016 at Mary Greeley Medical Center in Ames, Iowa where she was visiting her son, daughter-in-law, and grandson. Jean was born on March 16, 1925 in Monroe, Wisconsin to Rollie and Mabel Wells and lived her early years in Browntown, Wisconsin along with brothers Wilbur and James and sisters Marvel and...

Dr. Kevin J.  Gander, Md

Dr. Kevin J. Gander, Md

November 24, 2016

Dr. Kevin J. Gander, MD, 51, of Rockford, passed away on November 24, 2016. He was born in The Dalles, OR on September 18, 1965, the son of Michael and Ginger (Riley) Gander. His family settled shortly after to Keizer, OR, with his siblings, Doug and Michelle. He enjoyed camping, fishing and many outdoor activities at Detroit Lake. He was...

Gerald L.  Oliver

Gerald L. Oliver

November 24, 2016

Gerald L. Oliver, 77, of Rockford passed away Thursday, November 24, 2016 at OSF St. Anthony Medical Center. Born August 27, 1939 in Rockford, the son of Harold E. & Agnes E. (O’Day) Oliver. Gerald worked for Rockford Clutch for 30 years. He enjoyed watching NASCAR, playing golf, going fishing, but most of all he loved spending time with his...

Betty J. Shott

Betty J. Shott

November 23, 2016

Betty J. Shott 84 of Rockford passed away November 23, 2016 in Rockford memorial Hospital. She was born April 6, 1932 in Chardon, Ohio. The daughter of Harold and Dorothy Arndt. She married Bernard Shott on June 17 1950 in Ohio, Bernard predeceased her in 1979. Betty was a member of both Central Christian Church and Calvary Christian Church. Survivors...

Darlene Ortberg

Darlene Ortberg

November 23, 2016

Darlene G. Ortberg, 83, Rockford, passed away Wednesday, November 23, 2016, in her home surrounded by her loving family. She was born December 5, 1932, in Lyon, Minnesota, the daughter of Mahlon and Gertrude (Penkert) Bruell. Darlene married Ronald “Ron” Ortberg on December 5, 1953, in Rochelle. She was employed at Barber Coleman for 10 years and then worked for...

Dolores G.  Boyer

Dolores G. Boyer

November 22, 2016

Dolores G.Boyer, 97, died peacefully in her sleep at home on Nov 22, 2016. She was a retired first grade teacher with the Rockford Public School system, and a devoted parishioner at Holy Family Catholic Church. She was preceded in death by her husband of 58 years, Francis J. Boyer. She is survived by her children, Paul Boyer, Mary Ann...

Jane Ellen Peele

Jane Ellen Peele

November 21, 2016

Jane E. Peele, 91, of Rockford, passed away Monday, November 21, 2016. Born on July 18, 1925 in Paris, Kentucky, the daughter of Arthur and Elizabeth Stokes. Jane married Thomas John Peele in Louisville Kentucky on November 6, 1948. Thomas predeceased her on March 21, 2014. Jane was a member of Aldersgate United Methodist Church. She enjoyed travelling, playing cards...

M. Delane Trunk

M. Delane Trunk

November 19, 2016

DeLane Trunk, 57, of Rockford, passed away surrounded by her family on Saturday, November 19, 2016. She was born on December 16, 1958, in Chicago, the daughter of James and Thelma Schoolfield. She met the love of her life, Randy Trunk, and the two married on July 10, 1982. She loved her job working as a senior soldering specialist. She...

Gerald D. Mcdermott

Gerald D. Mcdermott

November 18, 2016

Gerald “Jerry” D. McDermott, 89 of Rockford, departed this life here to return home to God on November 18, 2016. Jerry was born on December 13, 1926 in Dubuque, Iowa to Marcella and Francis “Bud” McDermott. He graduated from Loras Academy, where he was Captain of the Rifle Team and he was President of the Altar Boys Association. At the...

Joyce Y. Jacobson

Joyce Y. Jacobson

November 17, 2016

Joyce Yvone Jacobson, 79, passed away at 2:26 pm Thursday, November 17th, 2016 at OSF St. Anthony Medical Center surrounded by her husband, son, daughter-in-law, and grandson's. She is survived by her husband, Earl Jacobson, son, Kim Jacobson (Lori), grandson's Chad Jacobson (Gina), Erik Jacobson (Elin Anderson), and Ryan Jacobson, and great grand daughters Demi and Harper Jacobson. She is...

Donna R. Hugo

Donna R. Hugo

November 17, 2016

All service will be private