March 15, 2016

Florence K. Zeal, 96, of Rockford, passed away Tuesday, March 15, 2016 surrounded by her family. She was born on March 9, 1920, in Galena, IL, the daughter of Andrew and Julia (Kuhl) Bussan. She married Dale Zeal on July 27, 1942. In 1945, they relocated to Rockford. She retired from K-Mart in 1982 as a department manager. She was...

March 13, 2016

Mary Jane McIntyre, 83, of Rockford passed away Sunday, March 13, 2016. Born August 19, 1932, in Ottawa, Illinois, the daughter of Louis and Margaret (Novotney) Verona. Graduate of Muldoon High School. Mary Jane married Robert W. McIntyre on November 23, 1950 in Rockford. She was a charter member of St. Bernadette Catholic Church, Ladies of the Moose member and...

March 13, 2016

Helen Shabez, 80, of Loves Park, passed away Sunday, March 13, 2016, at home in the loving care of her husband and children. She was born in Chicago, IL, on July 23, 1935, the daughter of Sigvald and Minnie (Schrage) Borch. She was raised in River Grove, IL graduated from Proviso East High School in Maywood, IL. On September 11,...

March 12, 2016

Chuck A. Karcz, 49, of Rockford, passed away unexpectedly on Saturday, March 12, 2016. He was born in Queens, NY on May 21, 1966; to parents Andrew Karcz and Grace (Lahey) Karcz. He married his loving wife, Dawn (Gillette) Karcz on February 3, 2006 in Hallendale, Florida. They have one daughter, Skylar, who was born on July 22, 2011. Chuck...

March 12, 2016

Ruth A. Fagen 1921—2016 Ruth A Fagen, 94, died peacefully Saturday, March 12, 2016, at her home in Rockford, IL. She was born in Eldridge, Iowa on July 26, 1921, the daughter of Rudolf and Ida (Johnston) Brockmann. While working in Davenport, IA, she met Israel Fagen, and they married on October 21, 1940. Ruth was devoted to her husband...

March 11, 2016

Barbara “Babs” Booker 2/2/1929-3/11/2016 Barbara “Babs” (Marander) Booker 87, passed away peacefully on Friday, March 11, 2016 surrounded by her family at Alden Debes Nursing Home after a short illness. Born February 2, 1929 in Ironwood, MI, daughter of Herman Marander and Marie (Kleimola) (Marander) Brottlund. She graduated from Luther L. Wright high school in 1947. Soon after she moved...

March 11, 2016

F. Tom Fitzgerald, 78 Photo Floyd Thomas “Tom” Fitzgerald, 78, of Rockford, passed away peacefully, Friday, March 11, 2016 at home with his loving wife and family at his side. He was born July 23, 1937 at St. Anthony Hospital the son of Floyd F. and Pearl F. (Lampson) Fitzgerald. Tom began his education in Rockford and moved for a...

March 10, 2016

Eleanor M. Rotello, 86 Rockford-Eleanor M. Rotello, 86, passed away peacefully on Thursday, March 10, 2016 at Rockford Memorial Hospital surrounded by her loving family. Born May 2, 1929 the daughter of Matthew & Josephine (DeCorte) Nibbio. Married Frank J. Rotello in Rockford on August 7, 1947. He predeceased her on October 24, 1995. During her life she helped her...

March 10, 2016

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March 8, 2016

March 8, 2016

Philip M. Skoblikoff, 90, of Rockford, passed peacefully on Tuesday, March 8, 2016 at Swedish American Hospital with his eldest daughter by his side after battling Parkinson's Disease for over 30 years. Born January 24, 1926, at his home in Chicago; the son of Philip and Elizabeth (Zaborowski) Skoblikoff. Married the love of his life, Geraldine Grabo, on May 25,...

March 6, 2016

Nancy Lee Myers, 84 Belvidere- Nancy L. Myers, 84, passed away Sunday, March 6, 2016 with her loving family by her side. Born February 4, 1932, Valparaiso, IN, the daughter of Clay W. & Virginia (Furr) Harmon. Graduated from Liberty Township High School, class of 1950. Married Robert E. Myers on December 12, 1950, he predeceased her July 29, 1997....

March 6, 2016

LaVerne Marie Gaffney, 95, of Rockford, died, March 6, 2016 at Swedish American Hospital. Born November 23, 1920 in Niagra, WI the daughter of Leo and Priscilla (Hayes) Servant. Married her loving husband, Floyd R. Gaffney on May 16, 1945 in Rockford. LaVerne worked at Edward’s Bakery for 8 years, G.E. Woodworking for 5 years, Elco Industries for 13 years...

March 6, 2016

John L. Drnek, 90, of Rockford, died peacefully on Sunday, March 6, 2016. He was born in Chicago, IL, on March 23, 1925; to parents, John W. and Mary Louise (Link) Drnek. John graduated from High School in Birchwood, WI, in 1943; and went on to UW Madison, graduating with honors in Electrical Engineering in 1947. He married Gwendolyn H....

March 5, 2016

Paula “Jeannie” Larson 67 of Rockford passed away Saturday March 5, 2016 in her home. She was born April 10, 1948 in Aurora, Il. The daughter of John and Murnie Larson. She worked for ELCO Tool and Suntec, she also worked at Peterson Cleaning. Survivors include her sister; Sandra (Robert) Masters. Nieces and nephews; Roberta Diane Smith of Loves Park,...

March 3, 2016

Terry Curtis James, 77, of Greenville, SC, formerly of Rockford, was called home to be with the Lord on Thursday, March 3, 2016. Born in Rockford on August 1, 1938; the son of Fred and Daisy (Nelson) James. Married to Karen Shores James. Terry graduated from West High School and attended Coe College in Cedar Rapids, Iowa. He worked most...

March 2, 2016

Ella R. Schiro, 89, of Rockford died Wednesday, March 2, 2016 at Presence Saint Anne Center. Born June 28, 1926 the daughter of Anton “Tony” and Marcella White. Married her childhood sweetheart, Louis Schiro at St. Anthony's Church on July 14, 1946. Survivors include her daughters, Carol (Kent) Gustafson and Frances (Walt) Kargol; grandson, Jeff (Sharon) Edmunds; great-grandsons, Josh, Jacob...

March 2, 2016

Robert “Bob” Brown, 78, of Rockford, passed away on Wednesday, March 2, 2016, at Rockford Memorial Hospital after a short illness. Bob was born in Rockford on August 11, 1937; to parents, Bernard and Elizabeth (Orr) Brown. He married Karen Fry on October 26, 1963. Graduated from West High School, class of 1956. Employed as a machinist for 39 years...

March 1, 2016

Henry “Hank” C. Scandroli Jr., 88, of Loves Park, died Tuesday, March 1, 2016 at Riverbluff Nursing Home. He was born on December 4, 1927, in Rockford, the son of Henry Sr. and Frances (Larson) Scandroli. He served in Japan during WWII shortly after the surrender of Japan. On February 26, 1949, he married the love of his life, Maxine...

February 28, 2016

Bertha Frances (Abate) Colmone 92 of Rockford passed away Sunday February 28, 2016 in her home. She was born August 20, 1923 in Rockford, the daughter of Cologio and Angelina Abate. She married Sam Colmone on May 23, 1941 in Boston, MA. She was a member of St. Anthony Church, Altar and Rosary and the Moose Club. Survivors include her...