Obituaries

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Local obituaries for the Rockford, IL area

Pamela  Jane Ambrogio

Pamela Jane Ambrogio

January 9, 2016

Pamela Jane Ambrogio, 62, of Rockford, passed away unexpectedly on Saturday, January 9, 2016. Pam was born in Muscatine, Iowa on June 16, 1953; to parents Roger and Deloris (Moomey) Rhodes. She married her loving husband Giuseppe Ambrogio, on August 28, 1975, in Rockford, and spent 40 wonderful years together. Pam and Giuseppe ran Ambrigio’s Restaurant in Belvidere for many...

Lori Joann Mueller

Lori Joann Mueller

January 9, 2016

Lori JoAnn Mueller, 50, Loves Park, passed away Saturday, January 9, 2016, in her home surrounded by her loving family. She was born June 11, 1965, in Rockford, the daughter of Arley and Joann Hendrickson. Lori married Dr. John H. Mueller in Rockford on June 18, 1994. She was a social worker for Children’s Home and Aid Society involved mostly...

Martha  Viola Mcwilliams

Martha Viola Mcwilliams

January 8, 2016

Martha V. McWilliams, 82, of Rockford, died peacefully in her home on Friday, January 8, 2016. She was born in Hoxie, Arkansas, on October 27, 1933; to parents, Julius and Savannah (Brewer) Light. Martha moved to Rockford at 18 years old and married her loving husband, Cletis McWilliams on November 3, 1952. They lived in Rockford for the last 64...

Jim Rosol

Jim Rosol

January 8, 2016

JAMES "JIM" ROSOL, 65 of Belvidere IL- Jim went to be with Jesus and the angels on January 8, 2016. He was born November 29, 1950 in Chicago, the son of James and Lillian (Berta) Rosol. He enjoyed helping others through volunteer work at the Keenage Center and Shadley Apartments. He was a loving father and grandfather. He is survived...

Marjorie Ann "Margie" Zies

Marjorie Ann "Margie" Zies

January 8, 2016

Marjorie Ann “Margie” Zies, 79, Rockford, passed away Friday, January 8, 2016, in her home. She was born March 6, 1936, in Rockford, the daughter of Helmer and Margaret (Gibbs) Gustafson. Margie married William “Bill” Zies in Rockford on December 21, 1963. Bill passed away in Rockford on August 31, 2012. She was a registered nurse at OSF St. Anthony...

Sam Maggio

Sam Maggio

January 7, 2016

Sam Frank Maggio died at 8:00 a.m. Thursday, January 07, 2016, at St. Anthony Hospital. Sam was born September 5, 1934, in Rockford, IL, the son of Frank and Lucy (Musso) Maggio. He graduated from West High School in 1954 and was the first college graduate in his family, graduating from Rockford College in 1959. Sam served in the Army...

Camela Lee Weber

Camela Lee Weber

January 5, 2016

Camela L. (Cammi) Weber, 41, of Rockford died peacefully surrounded by her family on Tuesday, January 5, 2016 in her home, after a courageous head on battle with cancer. She was born on February 19, 1974 in Belvidere the daughter of Margit E. Benthom-Edmison. A native of Cherry Valley, who at a very young age, was already gracing people with...

Douglas William Anderson

Douglas William Anderson

January 3, 2016

.Douglas William Anderson, 41, of Byron, died unexpectedly on Sunday, Jan. 3, 2016 at SwedishAmerican Hospital. Born Dec. 18, 1974 in Rockford, the son of William and Jackie (Miller) Anderson. He was proud to be a Shriner’s Kid and met many wonderful Doctors and nurses while receiving treatment when growing up. Doug graduated from Byron High School in 1994 and...

Karen Marie Suik

Karen Marie Suik

January 3, 2016

Karen Marie Suik, 61, Rockford, passed away Sunday, January 3, 2016, in her home surrounded by her family. She was born March 25, 1954, in Kewanee, the daughter of William and Elaine (Salisbury) Tunney. She married Leo Suik in Kewanee on November 23, 1974. Karen was an accountant for RACVB (Rockford Area Convention and Visitors Bureau) for 10 years and...

Alan  Robert Lisk, Phd.

Alan Robert Lisk, Phd.

January 2, 2016

Alan R. Lisk, PhD., 73, of Rockford, was called home, after a brief illness, on Saturday, January 2, 2016. Alan was born in Chicago on December 1, 1942; to parents, Robert and Estelle (Peterson) Lisk. Alan married his loving wife Jean (Miller) Lisk in 1965, in Clarendon Hills, IL. He served his country in the United States Coast Guard, stationed...

Jack R. Cerniglia

Jack R. Cerniglia

January 2, 2016

Rockford—Jack R. Cerniglia, 94 of Rockford died Saturday, January 2, 2016 at Crimson Pointe. Born November 30, 1921 in Rockford to Sam and Mary (Manalli) Cerniglia. Jack was an avid golfer. He and his brother Joe, owned Cerniglia;s Tavern for many years, and were well-known for their bowling achievements. Jack was most proud of his family and Military Service. He...

Pearl Ann Aniszewski

Pearl Ann Aniszewski

December 30, 2015

Pearl Ann Aniszewski, 91, of Rockford, passed away on December 30, 2015. She was born in Rockford on October 4, 1924; to parents, Anthony and Pearl (Jaworowski) Przytulski. Pearl married Bruno Aniszewski on October 20, 1945. Together they owned and operated Bruno’s Sunoco for 31 years, and sponsored many area youth baseball teams. Pearl also worked in her earlier years...

Ralph P. Munday

Ralph P. Munday

December 30, 2015

Ralph P. Munday, 82, Cherry Valley, passed away Wednesday, December 30, 2015, at OSF St. Anthony Medical Center. He was born June 11, 1933, in Elmhurst, the son of Arthur and Bessie (Hrych) Munday. Ralph was a veteran of the Army. He married Jeanette Smith in Villa Park on April 24, 1954. Ralph worked at Emerson Electric in Aurora for...

Beverly D Gray

Beverly D Gray

December 30, 2015

Beverly Dayne (Kling) Gray, 84, of Rockford, passed away on Wednesday, December 30, 2015. Born August 15, 1931 in Rockford; daughter of Lloyd Hugo and Renata Ilene (Schumann) Kling. Beverly's parents Hugo & Renata founded Broadway Florist in 1929 which they later sold. Beverly married Charles E. Gray on June 30, 1951 at Ottawa, IL. Graduated from Rockford East High...

J.  Bruce Howell

J. Bruce Howell

December 30, 2015

J. Bruce Howell, 85 Roscoe—J. Bruce Howell, 85, formerly of Stillman Valley, died December 30, 2015 at his home. He was born on September 2, 1930 in Rockford to the late John “Jack” and Helen (Smith) Howell. Bruce married Ruth Woodworth on October 29, 1952 in Rockford. He worked his entire career in Rockford as a mechanical engineer. He served...

Dr. Raghunath G Mokadam

Dr. Raghunath G Mokadam

December 29, 2015

Dr. Raghunath G. Mokadam, 92 Rockford- Dr. R. G. Mokadam, 92 passed away Tuesday, December 29, 2015 at Swedish American Hospital. Born in India the son of Dr. & Mrs. Ganpat Mokadam. Graduated from University of Minnesota receiving his PhD in Mechanical Engineering. Married Louise Yoerg on September 23, 1953. She predeceased him March 1, 2011. Dr. Mokadam work for...

Doris L. Froning

Doris L. Froning

December 28, 2015

Doris L. (Clayton) Froning, 86, Rockton died December 28, 2015 at Highview in the Woodlands in Rockton. Born June 4, 1929 in Janesville, WI. to Frank and Hazel Wonder, she moved to Rockford in childhood and remained in the Rockford area until her death. Married Ed Froning on December 8, 2007 and was fondly received into his family. Doris worked...

Betty  Jean Lindemann

Betty Jean Lindemann

December 28, 2015

Betty J. Lindemann, 82, of Rockford, died peacefully on Monday, December 28, 2015. Born in Rockford on January 25, 1933; to parents James and Rose (Cazaniga) Gianoli. Betty married her husband, Thomas W. Lindemann, on June 19, 1954, at St. Peter Catholic Church in Rockford. Betty was a teacher in the Rockford Public School District for many years. She cherished...

Maria E.  Medina

Maria E. Medina

December 26, 2015

Maria Esther Medina, 77, of Rockford died Saturday, Dec. 26, 2015 at SwedishAmerican Hospital. Born March 25, 1938 in Mexico, the daughter of Antonino and Ma Refugio (Martinez) Montoya. Married her loving husband, Estevan Medina and together they had 6 beautiful children. Maria loved to work on her rose garden, take care of her birds, watch soccer and truly enjoyed...

Dorothy A. Lewis

Dorothy A. Lewis

December 26, 2015

Dorothy A. Lewis, 90 Dorothy A. (Gaubas) Lewis died peacefully at 3:15 a.m. Saturday, December 26, 2015 in Presense Cor Mariae Center. Dorothy was born November 12, 1925 in Rockford, IL, the daughter of Stanley and Agnes Gaubas. She graduated from Bishop Muldoon High School in 1944 and married William B. Lewis Sr. on March 31, 1951 in St. Peter...