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Helen J. French
May 1, 2015
Helen J. French, 84 Photo Helen ‘Jean’ French, 84, of Rockford died peacefully surrounded by her daughters on Friday, May 1, 2015 at Rockford Memorial Hospital. Born May 12, 1930 in Keota, IA the daughter of William P. and Christina C. (Griener) Adam and was the 8th out of 11 children. Graduated high school in Fairfield, IA and eventually landed...
Leatrice Joy Gleason
April 30, 2015
Leatrice Joy Gleason, 90, of Rockford, IL. (formerly of Chicago), passed away peacefully Thursday, April 30, 2015, at Morningstar Village where she lived and enjoyed her final years. Joy was born March 19, 1925, the daughter of Jack and Ethylene Gleason. Joy worked as a civilian in the US Army and was stationed in Germany from 1946-1949. Joy graduated from...
Kenneth A Miller
April 29, 2015
Kenneth A. Miller, 93 Rockford -Kenneth A. Miller, 93, passed away Wednesday, April 29, 2015 in his home surrounded by his loving family. Kenneth was born January 20, 1922, in Cleveland, OH, the son of Albert & Leonarda (Studer) Miller. Graduated Cathedral Latin High School in 1940 and attended John Carroll University. He served his country during WWII, Pacific Theater,...
Patricia Elsie Halbe
April 28, 2015
Patricia Elsie Halbe 91 of Rockford passed away Tuesday April 28, 2015 in Rockford. She was born May 9, 1923 in Philadelphia, PA, the daughter of John and Goldie Whitney. She worked as department head secretary for Caterpillar in Aurora for 35 years. She was an avid Cubs and Bears fan. Her deep love for her Irish heritage was displayed...
Stanley E. "Stan" Wilson
April 27, 2015
Stanley E. “Stan” Wilson, 56. Rockford, passed away Monday, April 27, 2015, in his home. He was born March 10, 1959, in Rockford, the son of Mortimer E. and Doris I. (Divan) Wilson. Stan worked as machinist for Exact Machine Company for over 20 years. He was an avid Green Bay Packer fan. Survived by his son Justin Harrolle; his...
John Christopher Buffo
April 27, 2015
John Christopher Buffo, 44, of Rockford, passed away on Monday, April 27, 2015, after a long illness. John was the beloved son of Joseph and Judy Buffo. John was born on October 23, 1970. John spent his elementary years at St. Bernadette Grade School and graduated from Boylan High School. John loved sports and started his sports career at an...
Janet L. Mitchell
April 26, 2015
Janet L. Mitchell, 84, Cherry Valley, passed away Sunday, April 26, 2015, in her home following a prolonged illness. She was born October 28, 1930, in McAllen, Texas; the daughter of Robert and Ernestine (Allen) Savage. Janet married Richard A. “Dick” Mitchell in McAllen, Texas on August 8, 1950. He passed away in Rockford on January 28, 2011. Janet worked...
Donald R. Magnuson
April 24, 2015
Donald R. “Maggie” Magnuson, 72, of Rockford, passed away Friday, April 24, 2015. Born on November 8, 1942, in Rockford; to parents, Clarence and Hilma (Wendt) Magnuson. Donald married Charlotte Robinette in Pembrooke, Virginia; on July 10,1984. He worked at Mattison Machine, Barcol Overhead doors, and as a Pipefitter at Ingersol Machine, retiring in 2001. Donald was proud to have...
George E. Hintzsche
April 24, 2015
George E. Hintzsche, 87, of Rockford passed away Friday, April 24, 2015 in his home. Born March 9, 1928, in Lynnville Township, the son of Henry and Bessie (Smith) Hintzsche. He grew up on the family farm and then became an Educator, earning his Master’s degree. George retired as a Principal from Lathrop School. He married Doris “Debbie” Baker on...
Judith Marilynn Janik
April 23, 2015
Judith Marilynn Janik (nee Anderson) passed away in her sleep on April 23, 2015 in Rockford. She was born on a farm near Belgrade, Minnesota, on August 24, 1926, the older of two girls. She loved the farm and living so close to her cousins. The family moved to Illinois in 1940. Judith met her husband Matthew “John” Janik at...
Raul "Rudy" Robles
April 23, 2015
Raul “Rudy” Robles, 58 Rockford- Raul “Rudy” Robles, 58, passed away in his home on Thursday, April 23, 2015. Born March 16, 1957 in Brownfield, Texas the son of Eduardo and Ignacia (DeLeon) Robles. Rudy married his best friend and soul mate, Debbie Landgraf on August 23, 1986 in Rockford at St. Rita Catholic Church. Together they had 2 beautiful...
David Griffith
April 23, 2015
David Christopher Griffith, 55, of Madison and formerly of Rockford died Thursday, April 23, 2015 in his home. Born April 5, 1960, the son of Mary Lou and Harold Griffith. After graduating from Rockford East High School he entered into the US Air Force and was honorably discharged. Dave had worked for Anderson Packaging, Quaker Oats, Rockford Standard, Swedish American...
Roy C. Harrigan Jr.
April 21, 2015
Roy C. Harrigan Jr., 92, of Rockford passed away Tuesday, April 21, 2015 at Alexian Brothers Medical Center. Born on October 20, 1922, in Troy, Tennessee, the son of Roy C. and Zora (Wilke) Harrigan. Roy was a Veteran serving in World War II under General Patton’s 3rd Army in the Battle of the Bulge. Roy married Angeline M. Gaspari...
Vito "Vic" S. Digiovanni
April 20, 2015
Vito S. DiGiovanni joined his son Philip, mother Bernice, father Vito, and brother Joseph in heaven on April 20, 2015. Vic attended Saint Anthony Primary School and graduated from Boylan Catholic High School and later received a degree from Rock Valley College, all of which he paid for by being a United States Postal worker. One of his passions and...
Larry G. Doyle
April 20, 2015
Larry G. Doyle, 78, of Rockford, passed away Monday, April 20, 2015. Born in Rockford on March 24, 1937; to parents Edward and Laura (Stein) Doyle. Larry married his wife, Barbara on July 13, 1957, in Rockford. He worked for 12 years, as a sheet metal fabricator at Barber Coleman; and also worked for 17 years at Quaker Oats. Larry...
Donald J. Cousins
April 18, 2015
DONALD J COUSINS, 77 ROCKFORD – Don Cousins, 77, of Rockford passed away peacefully Saturday, April 18, 2015. He was born in Wellington, Somerset, England on July 5, 1937, to Claude and Audrey Cousins (Porter). Donald graduated from Ilminster Grammar School, Somerset, U.K. and received an Electrical Engineering degree from Plymouth College of Technology, Plymouth, U.K, 1962. He started working...
Ivan R. Torres-Espinoza
April 18, 2015
Ivan R. Torres-Espinoza, 24, of Rockford died Saturday, April 18, 2015. He was born November 30, 1990 in Mexico the son of Jose R. Torres and Monica Espinoza. A 2007 graduate of Guilford High School and attended Rock Valley College. He was currently working with his father at Woodward, Inc. but took time to enjoy drawing, traveling, listening to music,...
James W. Curtiss
April 17, 2015
James W. Curtiss, 70, of Loves Park died Friday, April 17, 2015 at OSF St. Anthony Medical Center. Born May 10, 1944 in Rockford, the son of Myron R. and Genevieve “Gen” (Gucciardo) Curtiss. Graduated from Harlem High School and married his loving wife, Mary Carson on August 6, 1966. Was employed by Rockford Oil, Ringdahl Auto Parts and Eric...
Rafaela G De La Rosa
April 13, 2015
RAFAELA G. DE LA ROSA, 74 ROCKFORD - Rafaela G. de la Rosa, 74, of Rockford passed away Monday, April 13, 2015, at home, surrounded by her loving family. Born June 14, 1940, in Rio Bravo, Coahuila Mexico, the daughter of Juan and Paula (Cordova) Gelacio. Married her only love, Andres C. de la Rosa on November 28, 1959, in...
Bette J. Retzke
April 13, 2015
“Loving Wife & Devoted Mother” Bette J. Retzke, 71, of Rockford, passed away on Monday, April 13, 2015, with her family by her side. Born on February 27, 1944; to parents Martin and Mildred (Johnson) Olson. She married her husband Cliff, on August 10, 1984, in Rockford. Bette was employed at Sundstrand for 25 years, retiring in 1999. She was...
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