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Thomas "Thom" M. Corirossi
October 19, 2016
Thom passed away Wednesday, October 19, 2016, due to complications with pneumonia. Born May 11, 1951 in Rockford, the son of Michael Sr. and Angelina (Romano) Corirossi. He was employed as Safety Administrator at PCI Pharma Services. He truly lived for his family, friends and his dogs. He was an avid Cubs fan. His laughter and wonderful smile will truly...
Kashiben R. Patel
October 17, 2016
Kashiben R. Patel passed away peacefully at her home on Octomber 17, 2016. She was surrounded by her loved ones as she made her transition. She was born and raised in Vasna, Gujarat, India on May 25, 1921 to Dhoribhai and Hariben Patel. Kashiben was preceded in death by her husband, Ranchhodbhai L. Patel. She is survived by her sons,...
Donald F. Brekke
October 16, 2016
Donald Floyd Brekke, 92, of Rockford, passed away on Sunday, October 16, 2016 at OSF St. Anthony Medical Center. Born on May 12, 1924 in Grettinger, Iowa; son of John and Gertrude (Zielstra) Brekke. Don grew up on a farm in Blooming Prairie, Minnesota. He met and married LaVerna Wahl in Blooming Prairie, MN on February 27, 1945, she passed...
Elinor M. Goodwin Booher
October 14, 2016
Elinor M. Goodwin Booher, 95 of Rockford died Friday, October 14, 2016 at Presence Saint Anne Center. Born November 27, 1920 in Sheldon, IA the daughter of Frank and Cloetilda McClellan. On January 10, 1948 she married Harold H. “Hal” Goodwin who preceded her in death on 1998. Ellie remarried a longtime mutual friend, Craig Booher on March 19, 2011...
Marilyn F. Bankson
October 13, 2016
Marilyn F. Bankson, 89, of Rockford, passed away surrounded by her family on Thursday, October 13, 2016. She was born in Rockford on November 21, 1926, the daughter of Prentice and Frances (Sauber) Foster. On December 23, 1943, she married the love of her life, Donnie Bankson. Marilyn was a wonderful gardener, bringing anything she touched to life. She enjoyed...
Phyllis J. Lynn
October 13, 2016
Phyllis J. Lynn, 98, of Rockford passed away peacefully Thursday, October 13, 2016 at Rockford Memorial Hospital. Born January 24, 1918 in Rockford, IL, the daughter of Russell H. & Bertha (Biessmann) Emmerson. During her life she worked as a secretary for Barber Coleman and later Greenlee Textron, retiring in 1983. Member of Emmanuel Lutheran Church. She enjoyed reading, shopping,...
Kathryn M. Wilhelm
October 12, 2016
Kathryn M. Wilhelm, 77, Rockford, passed away Wednesday, October 12, 2016 at Presence Cor Marie. Born October, 13, 1938 in Beloit, WI, the daughter of Morris and Helen (Bruemmer) Clark. She was a member of New Life Evangelical Lutheran Church. Kathryn graduated in 1956 from Beloit Memorial High School and received her RN from Swedish American School of Nursing and...
Geraldine "Geri" Mackey
October 12, 2016
Geraldine “Geri” Louise Mackey 71 of Machesney Park passed away Wednesday October 12 2016 at OSF St Anthony Medical Center. She was born August 27, 1945 in Atlantic City, New Jersey, the daughter of George D. and Lucy A. Slafkosky. She graduated from East High School and received her B.A. from Judson College. She married Dennis Mackey at Fisher Chapel...
Patrick J. Devine
October 12, 2016
Patrick J. Devine 55 of Rockford passed away Wednesday October 12, 2016 in his home. He was born August 5, 1961 in Rockford, the son of Millard and Eileen Devine. He graduated from East High School and then from NIU where he received his Bachelor’s Degree and his Illinois Teaching Certificate. He worked as a Corrections Office for the Winnebago...
Annemarie (Folden) Geraghty
October 10, 2016
Annemarie “Ann” (Folden) Geraghty 95 of Rockford passed away Monday October 10, 2016 in Franklin Grove Nursing Home. She was born January 30, 1921 in Clinton, Indiana, the daughter of Cecil Charles and Lulu Ardella (Gordon) Folden. She graduated from Clinton High School in Indiana. She married Walter Robert “Bob”” Geraghty on October 28, 1955, he predeceased her on March...
Olive A. Purdy
October 9, 2016
Olive A. Purdy, 86, of Rockford passed away Sunday, October 9, 2016 at Wesley Willows Health Center. Born November 7, 1929, in Amboy, the daughter of Nathan and Alice (Bennett) Rockwood. Olive was a faithful member of Berean Baptist Church and was very involved in the AWANA Children’s Ministry. Throughout her life, Olive worked for Englewood Electric, where she met...
Marvetta L. Ellenberger
October 6, 2016
Marvetta L. Ellenberger, 81, of Loves Park, passed away Thursday, October 6, 2016. She was born on September 15, 1935 in Monroe, WI, the daughter of Marvin and Dorothy (Trotter) Stauffacher. She proudly served in the United States Marine Corp as a driver. For many years she worked as a mental health technician at H Douglas Singer Mental Health Center,...
William C. Kelly, Sr
October 4, 2016
William C. Kelly, Sr, 87, of Rockford, passed away Tuesday, October 4, 2016 at his home. Born February 23, 1929 in Rockford, the son of Harold C. & Georgia M. (Whalen) Kelly. Graduated from St. Thomas School, class of 1947. Served in the Great Lake Naval reserves. Married Prudence Ferraro, in Rockford at St. Patrick Catholic Church, on May 28,...
Tom D. Taylor
October 3, 2016
Tom D. Taylor, 89, of Winnebago passed away Monday, October 3, 2016 in his home. Born October 11, 1926, in Rockford, the son of Frank and Mildred (Thorne) Taylor. Graduate of Winnebago High School. Served 2 years as a Merchant Marine. Member of Winnebago Evangelical Church. Owned and operated Tom D. Taylor Repair in Winnebago for many years. Enjoyed his...
Mary Rose Ruggero
October 1, 2016
Mary Rose Ruggero,94, Rockford, passed away Saturday, October 1,2016, in her home surrounded by her loving family. She was born December 24, 1921, in Rockford, the daughter of Alex and Catherine (Mangiaracina) LaSala. They passed away when Mary was very young and she was raised by her aunt and uncle, Martin and Ang Giacone. She married Nicholas Ruggero in Rockford...
Ronald F. Bodda
September 30, 2016
Ronald F. Bodda, 86, of Rockford, died Friday, Sept. 30, 2016 at Wesley Willows with his wife and daughters at his side. He was born on June 25, 1930 in Rockford, the son of Carrol A. and Evelyn Kate (Reed) Bodda, and moved to Rochelle until his return to Rockford in 1940. Graduate of West High School class of 1948...
Louis L. Melton
September 30, 2016
Louis L. Melton, 73, of Rockford, passed away on Friday, September 30, 2016. He was born on February 20, 1943, in Princeton, IL, the son of Herschel and Genevieve (Hooker) Melton. He served 23 years in the United States Army and then graduated from Western Illinois University. During his first tour of duty in Korea, Louis met his wife Sun...
Sandra A. Saladino
September 30, 2016
Sandra A. Saladino, 76, of Rockford, passed away Friday, September 30, 2016. She was born on July 23, 1940 in Rockford, the daughter of Michael and Theresa Valenti. She married Joseph Saladino on October 19, 1963 at St. Anthony of Padua Church. Sandra was a proud graduate of Bishop Muldoon High School and enjoyed the monthly luncheons with her friends....
Beverly O'Brien Capone
September 29, 2016
Beverly O’Brien Capone LOVING WIFE, MOTHER, “NONNIE” AND FRIEND Beverly “Bev” O’Brien Capone, 80, Rockford, passed away unexpectedly at home Thursday, September 29, 2016. She was born March 14, 1936, in Northfield, WI, the daughter of Clayton and Alice (Hanson) O’Brien. Bev was a graduate of Rockford East High School and attended the University of Illinois in Champaign and Rockford...
Marcia Schroeder Halvorson
September 28, 2016
Marcia Schroeder Halvorson, 89, of Rockford passed away peacefully Wednesday, September 28, 2016, at Wesley Willows. She was born December 21, 1926 in Boone, Iowa. She was the daughter of Dr. Clarence and Alma Brunk. Marcia married Dr. Maurice “Bud” Schroeder in Rockford on July 1, 1948; he predeceased her on August 6, 1975. She then married Dr. Raymond Halvorson...
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