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Helene Hoffman
November 18, 2015
Helene Hoffman, 99, of Rockford passed away Wednesday, November 18, 2015 at Alpine Fireside Health Center. Born August 7, 1916, in Spring Green, WI, the daughter of John & Isabelle (Hutler) Kraemer. She married the love of her life Walter Hoffman in Spring Green, on June 23, 1942. He predeceased her on July 9, 2004. Helene was a long time...
Henry J. Gallenz
November 16, 2015
Henry J. Gallenz, 78, Rockford, passed away Monday, November 16, 2015 surrounded by his family. He was born on June 27, 1937 to Johann and Maria-Magdalena (Frank) Gallenz in Germany. On August 12, 1961 in Winnipeg, Canada he married Claire Zgraggen. Henry was a dedicated member of St. Bernadette Catholic Church. He was an avid runner and cross country skier....
Joanne P. Catron
November 15, 2015
Joanne P. Catron, 82, of Rockford, died peacefully on Sunday, November 15, 2015. She was born in Elmhurst, Illinois, on April 6, 1933; to parents John Wheeler and Matilda (Haupt) Tallman. Joanne married her husband William A. “Bud” Catron, in Belvidere, IL, on August 5, 1953. In her youth, Joanne worked as a papergirl on the North Main Route. She...
Sarah Kate Armato
November 15, 2015
Sarah Kate “Teresa” Armato, 5, of Rockford was placed in the arms of Jesus and her Grandpa Sam on Sunday, November 15, 2015. Born August 9, 2010 at Rockford Memorial Hospital, the beautiful daughter of Carl and Shari (Balzer) Armato. Sarah was a student at St. Bridget Catholic Grade school where she had many friends and was loved by all....
Phyllis E. Brengle
November 15, 2015
Phyllis E. Brengle, 78, of Rockford, passed away Sunday, November 15, 2015 at Alpine Fireside. She was born November 26, 1936, in Plymouth, Indiana, the daughter of Francis and Charlotte (Hartman) Finney. Phyllis graduated from Lincoln High School in Plymouth. She married Paul E. Brengle on August 3, 1957. She worked at Bergners for 15 years. Phyllis was a member...
Ruth Mary Alfredson
November 15, 2015
Ruth Mary Alfredson, 82 Rockford—Ruth Mary Alfredson, 82, this good and faithful servant was called home by her Lord and Savior on Sunday, November 15, unexpectedly and peacefully. Born September 25, 1933 in Pardeeville, WI to Harold and Lillian (Warnke) Eggleston. Baptized and confirmed at St. John’s Lutheran Church. Graduated in 1951 from Pardeeville High School and in 1953 from...
Chester William Jenkins
November 14, 2015
Chester W. Jenkins 93 of Rockford passed away Saturday November 14, 2015 in OSF Saint Anthony Medical Center. He was born September 10, 1922 in Freeport, the son of Alton and Elizabeth Jenkins. He was in the Army during WWII serving in the Asiatic-Pacific Theatre. He married Dorothy Lombardo in St. Anthony Church on December 26, 1948. Chester worked at...
Landon Thomas-James Hodson
November 14, 2015
Landon Thomas James Hodson, 3 months Rockford—Landon Thomas James Hodson, 3 months died Saturday, November 14, 2015 at Swedish American Hospital. Born August 22, 2015 in Rockford to Chelsie Dockins and Jared Hodson. Survivors include; Parents, Chelsie and Jared; Brothers, Alexander and Bentley; Maternal Grandma, Karen Dean; Paternal Grandparents, Diane (Bob) Betke and Harry Hodson; Aunts and Uncles, Olivia (Rodney)...
Gary L. Daniel
November 14, 2015
Gary L. Daniel died unexpectedly on November 14, 2015, in Rockford, IL. He was 65 years old. Gary was born on June 26, 1950, in Walnut Ridge, AR, to his parents, J.W. and Tommie (Kissee) Daniel. The family moved to Rockford when he was a young child, where he attended Rockford schools and graduated from East High School. He spent...
Faye Violet Sampson
November 14, 2015
Faye Violet Sampson 99 of Rockford passed away Saturday November 14, 2015 in her granddaughter’s home. She was born August 9, 1916 in Centerville, Iowa, the daughter of Joel and Emilia Quist. She married Arthur “Barney” Laverne Sampson on July 3, 1936 in Rockford. “Neen” as she was known to many, was devoted to her family, friends, and her faith....
Betty Larkin
November 14, 2015
Betty L. Larkin, 86, of Rockford died surrounded by her family at home on Saturday, November 14, 2015. Betty was born in Rockford on August 7, 1929, the daughter of Martin and Louisa (Acey) Robertson. On November 6, 1948 she married Charles Larkin at Winnebago Street Methodist Church. She is survived by her husband Charles Larkin; her children Charles L....
Lindsey Christine Dolin
November 12, 2015
Lindsey Dolin 33 of Rockford passed away November 12, 2015. She was born July 2, 1982 in Barrington, IL. Lindsey is survived by her husband Robert, four children, parents and many more relatives. Memorial Service at 11am Wednesday, December 2, 2015 in Fitzgerald Funeral Home, Riverside Chapel, 3910 North Rockton Ave.
Patricia Ann "Pat" Meinert
November 12, 2015
Patricia Ann “Pat” Meinert, 61, Rockford, passed away peacefully Thursday, November 12, 2015, in her home surrounded by her loving family. She was born April 9, 1954, in Quincy, Illinois, the daughter of Lawrence J. and Geraldine R. “Geri” (Veile) Meinert. She graduated from Rockford East High School, Rock Valley College and Northern Illinois University. Pat taught at St. James...
Raymond "Red" Klein
November 12, 2015
Raymond “Red” J. Klein, 76 of Rockford, passed away peacefully at OSF St Anthony Hospital Thursday, November 12th, 2015 surrounded by family. Red was born on September 20th, 1939 in Rockford, Illinois to Harold Klein and Mary Klein. He attended St. Thomas High School in Rockford Illinois. He was part of Carpenters Local 728 before leaving to work at Bertle...
Dorothy "Darlene" Exline
November 12, 2015
Dorothy “Darlene” Exline, 89, Rockford, passed away Thursday, November 12, 2015, at Heritage Woods Nursing Home in Belvidere. She was born March 16, 1926, in Centerville, Iowa, the daughter of Ira and Margaret Elizabeth (McCurdy) Foster. She graduated from Exline High School where she played basketball. Darlene married Bobby Eugene Exline in 1945, and ended the marriage in 1957, raising...
Annette Messina
November 11, 2015
Annette Messina 91 of Rockford passed away peacefully Wednesday November 11, 2015 in Presence Saint Anne Center. She was born December 20, 1923 in Rockford, the daughter of Michael and Mary (Ferro) Messina. Annette worked for over 40 years for Bergner’s Department store starting out as a sales clerk, becoming a buyer and eventually becoming the manager of the store...
Joyce E. Raiber
November 11, 2015
Joyce E. Raiber, 72, of Rockford, went to be with our Lord and Savior on Wednesday, November 11, 2015; with her loving family at her side. Joyce was born in Elwood, Iowa; on May 11, 1943; to parents John W. and Fern V. (Ruggeberg) Clarke. She graduated from Elwood High School in 1961 and went on to business school to...
Theresa M Ditzler
November 11, 2015
Theresa M. Ditzler, 82, of Rockford passed away Wednesday, November 11, 2015 at Presence St. Anne Center in Rockford after a short illness. She was surrounded by her loving family. Theresa was born on January 6, 1933, in Rockford, daughter of Theresa (Ginestra) Arbisi and Dominick Arbisi. Graduated from West High School in 1950, attended Rockford College and graduated from...
Lois Janet Peterson
November 11, 2015
Lois Janet Peterson, 93, died on October 8, 2015 in OSF, with her children by her side. Born January 7th, 1922 to August Edward and Edna Peterson, in Rockford, Illinois. She graduated from Rockford Central High School in 1940. On November 20, 1943 she married Ray “R.C.” Peterson. They enjoyed a wonderful life together for 70 years. She devoted her...
Russell C. "Russ" Whitgrove
November 9, 2015
Russell “Russ” Whitgrove, 87, Rockford, passed away peacefully in his home on November 9, 2015. He was born July 7, 1928, in Joliet, the son of Charles and Amanda (Holz) Whitgrove. Russ graduated from Joliet Township High School and Bradley University. He served in the Army from 1951 to 1953. Russ married Suzanne Champion on March 20, 1993. He was...
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