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Lorraine "Lori" Dougherty
February 3, 2016
Lorraine “Lori” Dougherty, 56, passed away Wednesday, February 3, 2016 in Rockford, IL. Lori was born in Philadelphia, PA on January 15, 1960 to Alfred John and Margaret Elizabeth (Wilkinson) Dougherty. Originally from Philadelphia and Havertown, PA, Lori moved to Springfield, VA with her parents and siblings in 1972. She lived in Wardensville, WV with her two sons, Matthew and...
Kenneth V. Baker
February 3, 2016
Kenneth V. Baker 83 of Cherry Valley passed away Wednesday February 3, 2016 in his home. He was born May 6, 1932 in Chicago, the son of John and Myrtle Baker. He married his wife of 57 years, LaDonna Johnson, on April 8, 1959 in Denver, CO. Ken served in the Army in the 307th Engineering Batallion of the 82nd...
E. Bruce James
February 2, 2016
E. Bruce James, 77 Machesney Park- E. Bruce James, 77, passed away February 2 in his home with his wife of 51 years by his side. Born November 8, 1938 in Rockford the son of Thomas and Eulah (Diedrich) James. He graduated from West High School, class of 1957. He married Ann Lois Giles on November 14, 1964 in Polo,...
Julie R. Tomkus
February 1, 2016
Julie Tomkus, 53, passed away Monday, February 1, 2016 after a brief battle with cancer. Julie was born in Rockford on July 30, 1962 to Patt Johnson and Charles Tomkus.Julie’s love and compassion for animals was a big part of her life. She rescued a variety of animals over the years and gave them needed attention and love. Julie could...
Bethsabe Rios De Encinas
January 31, 2016
Bechita Rios de Encinas, 90, formerly of Oruro, Bolivia, died peacefully in her home on Sunday, January 31, 2016, in Rockford. She was born in Oruro, Bolivia on March 1, 1925; to parents David Rios and Raquel Gastelu de Rios. Bechita married her loving husband Humberto Encinas Aramayo, on May 31, 1943 in Bolivia. She took pride in her home...
Maralyn R. Kloweit
January 31, 2016
Maralyn R Kloweit, 78, Rockford, passed away on Sunday, January 31, 2016, in the Villas at P.A. Peterson. She was born on October 16, 1937 in Cresco, IA, the daughter of Alaster and Alice (Warren) Robertson. She was a graduate of Rockford East High School and received a Bachelor’s Degree from Drake University. She married Roy Kloweit in Rockford on...
Benigno "Benny" Lugo
January 29, 2016
Benigno “Benny” Lugo, 61, of Rockford, died unexpectedly on Friday, January 29, 2016. He was born on March 18, 1954 in San Juan Del Rio, Mexico; to parents, Cosme Lugo Cruz and Petra Jurado (Tovar) Cruz. He married his beloved wife, Maria Asencion (Rios) Lugo before moving to Rockford in 1984, to raise their family. Benigno was passionate about music,...
Diane Rogge
January 26, 2016
Diane (Lukaszewski) Rogge, 65 of Rockford, passed away Tuesday, January 26, 2016 after a courageous battle with cancer. Born Jun 7, 1950, in Rochdale, England the daughter of Walter and Lily (Urban) Lukaszewski. She graduated from Muldoon High School class of 1968. She married Michael Rogge on March 20th, 1987 in Rockton at the Church by the Side of the...
Lucile S. "Luce" Wallace
January 23, 2016
Lucile S. “Luce” Wallace, 86, Rockford, passed away Saturday, January 23, 2016, at Alpine Fireside Nursing Home. She was born January 1, 1930, in Belvidere, the daughter of Charles and Gladys (Trout) White. Luce married Herbert M Wallace in Cherry Valley on September 2, 1949. He passed away in 1965. She worked as a secretary for the Rockford Board of...
Thomas J. Hallden
January 23, 2016
Thomas J. Hallden, 80, of Rockford, died Saturday, January 23, 2016 at Rosewood Care Center. Born July 5, 1935 the son of Jarl and Alice (Bjork) Hallden. He worked in the banking industry for several years, held other jobs and then moved on to OSF St. Anthony Medical Center where he was a lab courier and worked in the mail...
Robert Grant Metters
January 23, 2016
Robert G. Metters 85 of Rockford passed away Friday January 23 in his home. He was born December 17, 1930 in Rockford the son of Louise and Grant Metters . He married Juanita Florence Cropp on July 24, 1954. She passed away June 4, 2015. He graduated from West High School. Served in the Military during the Korean War. Lifelong...
Jhonny Patrick "Stecchino" Waller
January 23, 2016
Jhonny Patrick “Stecchino” Waller, 36, of Rockford, passed away on Saturday, January 23, 2016. Born in Aurora, Colorado, on January 24, 1979; to parents, James Waller and Christine Fuller-Waller. Jhon owned and operated Rockford Helpdesk, where Jhon provided computer IT help and advice for businesses and homes. Jhon had a gentle and inviting soul that drew people close to him....
Steve W. Tollefson
January 22, 2016
Steve W. Tollefson, 57, Rockford, passed away Friday, January 22, 2016, due to complications from a two year battle with colon cancer. He was born May 22, 1958, in Madison, WI, the son of Richard and Marly (Thurston) Tollefson. Steve was a UW Madison Alumni. He married Sarah Brewer in Beloit, WI on July 25, 1987. He worked at Sundstrand...
Jerome "Jerry" Francis Vorwald
January 20, 2016
Jerome “Jerry” Francis Vorwald, 79, of Rockford, died unexpectedly in his home on Wednesday, January 20, 2016. He was born in Holy Cross, Iowa, on November 1, 1936; to parents Norbert and Lavina (Lynch) Vorwald. Jerry served in the United States Army from 1956 to 1961, as a member of the 80th Transportation Detachment. He went on to marry his...
Denise L Schuller
January 19, 2016
Denise Lee Schuller, 53 Rockford- Denise Lee Schuller, 53, passed away Tuesday, January 19, 2016 at Rockford Memorial Hospital, surrounding by her loving family. Born May 21, 1962 in Torrance, CA, the daughter of Earl & Ester (Bennett) Edmonds. Graduated from Beloit Memorial High School, class of 1980. Married Edward “Ed” Schuller on May 19, 1984. Denise worked as an...
Dennis F. Grill
January 18, 2016
Dennis F. Grill, age 75, died Tuesday, January 19, at home. He was born June 16, 1940, in Oshkosh, Wisconsin, the son of Alois (Louie) and Barbara Grill. He married Jean Lambrecht on April 18, 1964, in Oshkosh. They were married 51 years. Dennis had a long career in advertising sales. He served on the Board of Directors at Northwest...
Helen F. Yeomans
January 18, 2016
Helen F. Yeomans, 94 Daily Herald Helen F. Yeomans, 94, of Kirkland and formerly of Hoffman Estates, died Monday, Jan. 18, 2016. Born October 2, 1921 in Chicago the daughter of Charlie and Fay (Barnhill) Parks. Married Chuck Christensen and had 3 sons and later married Rod Yeomans and was blessed with a daughter. She was a fierce realtor selling...
Virginia "Ginger" Borst
January 17, 2016
Graduated from Muldoon HS in 1958 Attended Alverno College, Milwaukee, Wi 1958-59 where she met her husband. She worked at WTVO for a while and while there acquired the nickname “Ginger Peachy” as she helped “Melvin the Clown” by ushering the kids in and out of the studio. The name stuck and to this day she is still Bob’s Ginger...
Charles "Chuck" Beed
January 16, 2016
Charles “Chuck” Robert Beed, 72, of Roscoe, died Saturday, January 16, 2016 surrounded by his family at OSF St. Anthony Medical Center. He was born on May 7, 1943, the son of Galer and Dorothy Beed. He was a devoted member of St. Bridget Catholic Church in Loves Park. He was a member and past president of the Rock River...
Calvin R. Becker
January 16, 2016
Calvin R. Becker, 90 Winnebago – Calvin R. Becker, 90, passed away Saturday, January 16, 2016 in his home, surrounded by his loving family. Calvin was born July 4, 1925 in Seward, IL, the son of John & Francis (Tholen) Becker & graduated from Winnebago High School 1943.Though he never left the United States he proudly served his country in...
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