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Debbie Newman
March 15, 2015
Debbie Newman, 64, Rockford, passed away in her home with her husband at her side on Sunday, March 15, 2015. She was born March 18, 1950, in Joliet, the daughter of Charles and Rose Dishinger. Debbie’s father, mother, brother, and sister, died in an automobile accident when she was 15 years old. From that point forward she was raised by...
Thomas "Mike" D'Angelo
March 15, 2015
Machesney Park—Thomas “Mike” D’Angelo, 68 of Machesney Park died Sunday, March 15, 2015 at OSF St. Anthony Medical Center. Born April 27, 1946 in Elgin, IL to Mary D’Angelo. Mike married Nancy Dickson on October 27, 1979 in Rockford. Mike worked as a courier mail room clerk at Amcore bank retiring after over 40 years of employment. Attended of Riverside...
Louisa M Freeman
March 14, 2015
Louisa Millar Freeman, 78, of Rockford, fell asleep in peace, Saturday, March 14, 2015. Born June 28, 1936, in Kilbirnie, Ayrshire, Scotland; the daughter of Samuel and Hannah (Strain) King. Louisa was married to Clifton Freeman in 1980, and had a one daughter, Rachel. Louisa was previously married to John Brandon Sr., and had five children together. Louisa is survived...
Darrell L. Cowan
March 14, 2015
Darrell Lee “Scott” Cowan, 82, of Rockford, passed away Saturday, March 14, 2015, in his home with his loving family at his side. Born February 2, 1933, in Orfordville, Wisconsin, the son of John and Pearl (Grenawalt) Cowan. Darrell was a veteran serving in the United States Air Force as an Aircraft Mechanic from 1952 until 1960. For the first...
Reverend Monsignor Charles W. Mcnamee
March 13, 2015
Rockford--Reverend Monsignor Charles W. McNamee, JCL, STL, PA, died at Presence Cor Mariae Center, Rockford, where he was a resident on Friday, March 13, 2015. Monsignor was born on July 2, 1924, in Chicago, Illinois, to Charles J. and Loretta (Emond) McNamee. Monsignor McNamee attended Archbishop Quigley Preparatory Seminary, Chicago, St. Mary of the Lake Seminary, Mundelein, and St. Mary...
Marsha Lee Digiovanni
March 13, 2015
Marsha “Marci” L. DiGiovanni, 64, passed away in her home on March 13, 2015, after a long courageous battle with breast cancer. Throughout her illness, Marci inspired others with her positive attitude and outlook on life. Born August 30, 1950, in Rockford, the daughter of the late Albert Giller and Jean (Kominsky) Giller. Married Anthony G. DiGiovanni on September 3,...
Constance M. O'Hara Ullrich
March 10, 2015
Constance M. O’Hara Ullrich, 97 Constance M. O’Hara Ullrich, age 97, of Rockford, Illinois, died Tuesday, March 10, 2015, at her home in Rockford, Illinois. Born February 1, 1918 in Janesville, Wisconsin, the daughter of Patrick & Mary Anne (Reagan) O’Hara. Connie graduated from Janesville High School and attended Mercy Hospital School of Nursing where she graduated as a Registered...
Margaret Ann Krein
March 10, 2015
Margaret Ann Krein 72 of Rockford passed away Tuesday March 10, 2015 in Rockford Memorial Hospital. She was born November 15, 1943 in Rockford, the daughter of Joseph and Josephine Guarino. She married James Robert Krein on October 2, 1965 in Rockford. She worked for Rockford Power Train-Off Highway Employee Credit Union and First Northern Credit Union. Member of St...
Robert C. "Bob" Stearns
March 9, 2015
Robert C. “Bob” Stearns, 91, Roscoe, passed away Monday, March 9, 2015, at Serenity Hospice Care in Oregon. He was born September 6, 1923, in Galesburg, the son of Walter and Helen (Canfield) Stearns. Bob was a veteran serving during WWII in the Army Air Corps. He was the recipient of 5 Bronze Stars and 3 Oak Leaf Clusters. Bob...
Colleen C. Paris
March 8, 2015
Colleen Claire (Ryan) Paris, 82, died on March 8th in Jacksonville, FL surrounded by her children. Colleen lived in Rockford most of her life. She was born in Alexandria, South Dakota on April 19, 1932 daughter of William and Mary Ryan. She was the ninth of ten children growing up on a farm in Mitchell, South Dakota. She attended St....
Eric W. Singer
March 7, 2015
Eric W. Singer, 23, of Rockford, met his Heavenly Father on March 7, 2015. Born on June 9, 1991, in Green Bay, WI; son of Michael Singer and Laura (Magner) Singer. Eric was a 2009 graduate of Guilford High School and was employed by Mechanical, Inc. in Freeport as a Metal Trades apprentice. Eric lived life to the fullest by...
Professor Lawrence "Larry" Schlam
March 7, 2015
Lawrence “Larry” Schlam, 72 Lawrence “Larry” Schlam, 72 of Kingston, Illinois died on Saturday, March 7, 2015, at the University of Wisconsin Hospital in Madison, Wisconsin. He was born October 24, 1942 in Brooklyn, New York to Emanuel & Lillian Schlam. He graduated in 1959 from the prestigious Stuyvesant High School in New York City. He went on to earn...
David K. Young
March 7, 2015
David Keith Young 60 of Rockford passed away Saturday March 7. 2015 in Swedish American Hospital. He was born July 21, 1954 in Rockford, the son of W. Cloves and W. Mae Young. He attended Auburn High School. He then worked at Sundstrand for over 25 years. He enjoyed woodworking, fishing, collecting many things and a Bears Fan. Survivors include...
Timothy Bederka
March 5, 2015
Timothy Paul Bederka, 60, of Rockford died unexpectedly on March 5, 2015 in his home. Born Dec. 26, 1954 in Grand Rapids, MI the son of Mr. and Mrs. Paul M. Bederka. As a boy Tim enjoyed Ham Radio, which was a life long hobby talking to people all over the world. He was a volunteer fireman for Log Cabin...
Charles Kaye Wagner
March 5, 2015
Charles Kay Anderson Wagner, 90 Charles Kay Anderson Wagner, 90, passed away peacefully on March 5, in the care of the Kirk’s Place at Wesley Willows, Rockford, IL. Born January 27, 1925 in St. Albans, New York, Charlie attended The Hill School for his preparatory education. Charlie then attended University of Colorado in Boulder and graduated from Colgate University in...
Glenna E. Cross
March 4, 2015
Glenna E. Cross, born March 4, 1918, to Annie and Charles Comly in Seward, Illinois. She graduated from Pecatonica High School and attended Blackburn College and University of Wisconsin. She then taught schools in Winnebago County and Beloit, Wisconsin. Married June 29, 1949 in Rockford, Illinois to Richard R. Cross and lived in Woodstock from 1949 until 2009 when they...
Gordon H. Marohl
March 2, 2015
Gordon H. Marohl, 80, of Rockford, passed away Monday, March 2, 2015. Born in Stratford, WI, on April 9, 1934,; son of Henry and Cecelia (Siedl) Marohl. He graduated from Stratford High School, in 1952. Gordon married his loving wife Doris, on June 19, 1965; in Loves Park, IL. Gordon spent most of his professional life as a driver; driving...
Hugh L. Doyle
March 1, 2015
Hugh L. Doyle, 80, of Rockford, died Sunday, March 1, 2015 in his home surrounded by his family. He was born October 14, 1934 in Chicago, the son of Steven and Jeannie Doyle. He graduated from Lindblom High School where he met and later married his loving wife, Doris Ruhl on March 17, 1955. Hugh worked at Midway Airport and...
Linda L. Beishir
March 1, 2015
Linda L. Beishir, 78, of Rockford passed away Sunday, March 1, 2015 in her home. Born July 23, 1936, in Rockford, the daughter of Ruben G. and Bertha M. (Smyth) Wherley. Linda married Richard Beishir on September 21, 1957. She worked for Blue Cross Blue Shield as a supervisor, retiring in 1989. Linda also worked as an election judge. She...
Frances Scalise
February 28, 2015
Frances (Gagliano) Scalise, 94, a life-long resident of Rockford, passed away peacefully at 12:05 a.m. on Saturday, February 28, 2015 at Swedish American Hospital. Frances was born on April 24, 1920 in Rockford, the daughter of Joseph and Theresa Gagliano. She married Alex Scalise on December 30, 1945. He preceded her in death in 2005. She attended Rockford High School...
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