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Vernon Clark
March 30, 2015
Vernon Clark 86 of Rockford passed away Monday March 30, 2015 in his home. He was born April 28, 1928 in Rockford, the son of Glen and Harriet Clark. He married Donna Freudenberger in Rockford on June 19, 1948 she predeceased him in 2012. He worked for Barber Coleman for 42 years. Vernon was a square dance caller with Ve-Ke-Rocs....
Rosetta Mcintosh
March 30, 2015
ROSETTA (JORDAN) MCINTOSH , 95 ROCKFORD - Rosetta (Jordan) McIntosh, 95, passed away on Monday, March 30, 2015 in the Health Center of Wesley Willows. She was born on the family farm near West Chicago, IL, on October 25, 1919, the third child of John and Florence (Mack) Jordan. She grew up and attended the public schools in West Chicago....
Patrick "Terry" Rielly
March 28, 2015
Loving husband, father and grandfather. Patrick T. “Terry” Rielly, 76, of Rockford, parted this world Saturday, March 28, 2015, peacefully into the night, taken by his loving savior Jesus Christ after a brief illness. He joins his loved ones, who welcomed him home with loving arms, his parents William and Bernadine Rielly, older sister Maureen Landis and many more. Born...
Heini Hafeli
March 28, 2015
Heini Hafeli of Rockford went home suddenly to be with his Savior on March 28, 2015, after a life dedicated to serving the Lord and countless others. He was beloved by his family and all who had the privilege of meeting him. He was born on October 1, 1926, in Switzerland to Max and Bertha Hafeli. He came to America...
Ray Dean Shuller
March 28, 2015
Ray Dean Shuller, 80, South Beloit passed away Saturday, March 28, 2015. Ray was born on December 23, 1934 in Gentry Arkansas, the son of Elbert R. and Ruth (Carl) Shuller. He served his country as a member of the United States Navy aboard the USS Valley Forge. He was an educator in the Rockton School District teaching mathematics many...
Albert L. Staehling
March 27, 2015
Albert L. Staehling, 76 of Rockford passed away Friday, March 27, 2015. He was born February 13, 1939 parents Paul and Dorothy (Rieke) Staehling. He lived in Cincinnati and attended school there until the family moved to Belvidere in 1954. He graduated from St. Thomas High School, Rockford, in 1958. He married Janet Chiodini at Cathedral Church (now Holy Family)...
Richard H. "Dick" Lyford
March 26, 2015
Richard H. Lyford, 98, of Rockford passed from the loving arms of his family into the loving arms of the Lord on Thursday, March 26, 2015 at Wesley Willows Health Center. Born April 6, 1916, in Rockford, the son of Harry and Olive (Tunison) Lyford. Dick loved sports and played football at Rockford High School, where he graduated from in...
Jack Lungo
March 25, 2015
John (JACK) M. Lungo, 75, died Wednesday, March 25, 2015, at River Bluff Nursing Home. Known by many as "Captain Jack" he was born March 10, 1940, in Rockford, Ill., son of Anthony Lungo and Nancy (Lungo) Wallunas. Jack attended East High School where he lettered in many sports. He later joined the Air Force and served honorably for 4...
Robert Warren Columbia
March 23, 2015
Robert “Bob” Warren Columbia, 88 Rockford - Robert “Bob” Warren Columbia, 88, passed away Monday, March 23, 2015, at Wesley Willows. He was born February 18, 1927, in Burgettstown, PA, the son of Jeilden Z. Columbia and Linda M. (nee: Kraeer) Columbia. Bob was a Rockford resident for 53 years, coming here from McDonald, PA in 1962. He married Joanne...
Theodore M. Cieslak, Jr.
March 23, 2015
Theodore M. Cieslak, Jr., 68, of Rockford died Monday, March 23, 2015 at OSF St. Anthony Medical Center. He was born April 5, 1946 in Gary, Indiana, the son of Theodore M. and Martha (Brown) Cieslak. Ted graduated from Northern Illinois University. He proudly served in the US Navy and married his loving wife Karen Thrasher on August 17, 1963....
David L Ferguson
March 22, 2015
David L. Ferguson, 67, of Rockford, went to his heavenly home after a courageous battle with multiple myeloma, on March 22, 2015; with his family at his side. He was born on March 28, 1947; in Waterloo, Iowa; son of Dale and Carol (Bolster) Ferguson. He married Dixie (Rhodes) Ferguson on April 11, 1992; in Waterloo, Iowa. David served in...
Willard "Bill" Fry
March 22, 2015
Willard “Bill” Fry, 95, of Rockford passed away Sunday, March 22, 2015 at Presence St. Anne Center. He was born February 27, 1920 in Adeline, IL., the son of Willard I. and Pauline (Frantz) Fry. Bill served in the US Army during WWII in Solemn Islands and New Zealand. After returning home he met and married his loving wife of...
Phyllis Mary Davy
March 21, 2015
Phyllis Mary Davy, 90, Rockford, passed away Saturday, March 21, 2015, in her home. She was born April 24, 1924, in Chicago, the daughter of Alfred and Genevieve (Busche) Schmidt. Phyllis was a graduate of Loyola University in Chicago. She married Edward Davy. He predeceased her in 1995. Phyllis worked as a Social Worker for Catholic Charites where she placed...
Donald Oran Niffenegger
March 21, 2015
Donald Oran Niffenegger, 63, of Cherry Valley, passed away on March 21, 2015 in his home while watching a basketball game with his wife and daughter. Don fought a hard courageous 21 month battle with cancer determined to beat it. He was born in Rockford on February 23, 1952; son of Glen and Mary Niffenegger. He married his wife, Francie...
Cynthia M. "Cindy" Czubachowski
March 20, 2015
Cynthia M. Czubachowski, 63, of Loves Park went home to the Lord on Friday, March 20, 2015, in her home. Born February 29, 1952, in Rockford, the daughter of Clarence “Steve” and Lillian Polaski. She was employed at Hamilton Sundstrand for 37 years. Cindy was an active member of Faith Center Church. Survived by her husband, Tom Czubachowksi; children, Erick...
Robert M Steele
March 19, 2015
Robert M. Steele, 79, of Rockford passed away Thursday March 19, 2015 at OSF St Anthony Medical Center, after a sudden illness. He was born January 8, 1936 in San Diego, CA, the son of Paul and Effie Drehoble. He married Mary Melendrez on April 6, 1956. He worked at OSF St Anthony Medical Center for over 20 years, Rockford...
Jearldean Alexander
March 18, 2015
Jearldean Alexander 79 of Monroe Center passed away Thursday March 18, 2015 in Kindred Hospital. She was born May 19, 1935 in Alabama, the daughter of Grady and Artie Otts. She married Ralph Alexander on May 12, 1952. Ralph predeceased her in 2007. She managed both Insurance Liquidators and Ben Franklin in Rockford. She was a member of Monroe Center...
Anna Lucille Dunahay
March 18, 2015
Anna L. Dunahay, 97, Rockford – Anna L. Dunahay, 97, passed away Wednesday, March 18, 2015 at Presence Cor Mariae Center. Born August 13, 1917, in Rochelle, IL, the daughter of Wesley & Grace (Bruns) Boomgarden. Graduated Monroe Center High School. Married Roland W. Dunahay, in Rockford, on December 31, 1941. He preceded her in death on February 16, 1999....
Evelyn J Feder
March 18, 2015
Evelyn Feder, 71, of Rockford, passed away Wednesday, March 18, 2015 at Rockford Memorial Hospital. Born August 12, 1943 in Watertown, Wisconsin, daughter of Theodore and Jane (Paradise) Feder. Evelyn worked at Login Industries for 22 ½ years as an office manager, retiring in 2004. She was a member of St. Anthony of Padua Church and also St. Henry Catholic...
Donald G. Rother
March 17, 2015
Donald G. Rother, 74, of Rockford died Tuesday, March 17, 2015 in his home. Born December 7, 1940 in Chicago. A veteran of the United States Air Force and honorably discharged. He was self employed for many years and enjoyed a good cup of coffee with his friends. He was a hard worker, a kind and caring man and he...
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