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Robert Charles Mitchell
February 27, 2015
Robert Charles Mitchell, 82, of Rockford passed away peacefully Friday, February 27, 2015 in his daughter’s home with his son-in-law, Rob, by his side. Born January 29, 1933 in Hebron, Nebraska to Charles and Armelina (Brin) Mitchell. He married the love of his life Evelyn Meyer on November 22, 1955 in Beatrice, Nebraska. Robert was a veteran of the United...
Richard Long
February 26, 2015
Richard Long 72 of Rockford passed away Thursday February 26, 2015 in Cor Mariae Nursing Home. He was born August 16, 1942 in Dixon, IL, the son of George and Carrie Long. He served in the US Air Force from 1961-1965. He worked for Martin Automatic for 39 years, retiring in 2009. Richard was a lifelong Green Bay Packers fan,...
Patrick P. Fleming
February 26, 2015
Patrick P. Fleming, 81, of Rockford passed away Thursday, February 26, 2015 at OSF St. Anthony Medical Center. Born January 23, 1934, in Rockford, the son of Harold and Rosemary (Rice) Fleming. Patrick graduated in 1951 from Rockford East High School. He went on to join the United States Air Force, immediately after graduating, where he became a Staff Sargent....
Mary Ellen Aleshire
February 25, 2015
Joined her Husband Richard (Dick) Norman Aleshire, Sr. in eternity on February 25, 2015. Mary was born on April 6, 1932 in the small town of Nova, Ohio; daughter of Louisa and Rufus Fishpaw. She had fond memories of growing up on a farm outside of Nova. She attended Ashland College, before falling in love with Dick, marrying him, and...
Jim J. Toms
February 24, 2015
James J. “Jim” Toms, 81, of Rockford, died on Tuesday, February 24, 2015, in his home. He was born in Kaukauna, WI, on February 17, 1934; son of Jewel and Laura Toms. Jim married his wife Joyce on June 9, 1961, in Wausau, WI. He served his country in the U.S. Navy, as a Seabee; serving in both Bermuda and...
Nikolai William Lidster
February 24, 2015
On Tuesday February 24th 2015, Nikolai William Lidster was born at 8:42 pm and taken by God at 9:12 pm, that same night. He was 1 lb 1 oz and 11 in long. He is the son of Brandon and Kayla Lidster, and is the baby brother of Jayden Lidster. He leaves behind many loving family members who will miss...
Alfred Michael Vollmer
February 23, 2015
Alfred Michael Vollmer left this life on February 23, 2015, to be forever with the Lord. Born in Rockford, IL. Sept 8, 1938 to Carl and Betty Vollmer. Lived all his life in Rockford, graduating from St. Thomas High School in 1957.Served in the US Navy aboard the Aircraft Carrier USS Forrestal. On Nov. 17,1962 he married Frances Sager, who...
Reed R Hackenmiller
February 23, 2015
Reed R. Hackenmiller, 71, of Rockford, died February 23, 2015 in Clearwater, FL from lung cancer. He was born on June 3, 1943 to Ray and Angela (Blaser) Hackenmiller in Austin, MN. He graduated from Pacelli High School in Austin, MN and St. Mary's College in Winona, MN, then he moved to Rockford, IL. He worked at Gunite Foundry (now...
Barbara A. Eckert
February 22, 2015
Barbara Eckert departed this earthly life on February 22, 2015. She was born February 16, 1928, in Rockford, the daughter of Irving and Romona Mead. She graduated from West High School in 1946. She married Ralph Eckert in May of 1948; he passed in 1985. She worked for State Farm Insurance from 1980 until she retired in 2003. She loved...
Thomas E. Tisdale, Jr.
February 20, 2015
Thomas “Tommy” Edward Tisdale, Jr., 49, of Rockford died Friday, Feb. 20, 2015 after a courageous battle with cancer. He was born on Feb. 6, 1966 in Chicago the son of Thomas E. and Mary (Szarowicz) Tisdale, Sr. Tommy was a mechanic by trade and a free spirit by choice. He was a member of the AMC Club (American Muscle...
Robert E. Klein
February 20, 2015
ROBERT E. KLEIN, 76 ROCKFORD - Robert E. Klein, 76 of Rockford passed away Friday, February 20, 2015 in OSF St. Anthony Medical Center. Born September 27, 1938 in Rockford, the son of Harold M. & Mary B. (Burke) Klein. He married Mary Kreitzman in Rockford, on May 9, 1959, Robert was employed by Motor Parts, Napa Auto, and was...
Jackie Elaine Barnett
February 19, 2015
Jackie Elaine Barnett 80 formerly of Elgin passed away Thursday February 19, 2015 in her home surrounded by her husband Frank and daughter Deborah and her husband John. She was born December 3, 1934 in Chicago the daughter of Theodore and Mary Sue Ellis. She Married Frank D. Barnett on June 7, 1952 in Carterville, IL. Jackie worked for Motorola...
David Spicer Marth
February 18, 2015
David Spicer Marth, 85 David Spicer Marth, 85 of Rockford, Illinois passed away after a courageous battle with Frontal Temporal Lobe Dementia, on Wednesday, February 18, 2015, at Amberwood Care Center surrounded by his loving family. Born July 22, 1929 in Rockford, the son of William & Olive (Spicer) Marth. Graduate of West High School, class of 1947 and Iowa...
Virginia Mannone
February 17, 2015
Virginia Mannone, 92, Rockford, passed away Tuesday, February 17, 2015, at East Bank Center in Loves Park. She was born April 14, 1922, in Rockford, the daughter of Anthony and Leonarda (Scarpetta) Pipitone. Virginia married Joseph Mannone in Rockford on April 6, 1940. He passed away in 1988. She worked for Nelson Knitting and then worked at Lillian’s Clothing Store...
Gail M. Huene Schryer
February 16, 2015
Beloved Daughter and Sister Gail Marie Huene Schryer, 58, of Rockford passed away on Monday, February 16, 2015, peacefully in her home surrounded by her loving family after a courageous battle with cancer. She was born May 26, 1956 in Rockford, the daughter of Ernest H. and Delores E. (Schuring) Huene. She was a very intelligent, kind, caring and compassionate...
Lisa Joan Lindstrom
February 15, 2015
Lisa Joan Lindstrom, 53, of Rockford died February, 15, 2015 at Exceptional Care Center in Sterling. Born on August 20, 1961 the daughter of Ronald E. and Susan L. (Swenson) Lindstrom. Survived by her mother, Susan; sister, Kathy; brothers, Steve and Mike Lindstrom and uncles, Gerald Lindstrom. Preceded in death by her father, Ronald and uncles Robert and Larry Lindstrom....
Mary Anne Bonavia
February 13, 2015
“Devoted Mother” Mary Anne Bonavia, 46, of Rockford, died suddenly in her home, on Friday, February 13, 2015. She was born in Rockford, on July 1, 1968; daughter of Michael and Mary (Notari) Bonavia. Mary was a gifted pianist and often wrote her own music. She was chosen by the State of Illinois Board of Education as a Young Author,...
Jon C. Blaha
February 11, 2015
Jon C. Blaha, 59, of Rockford, died on Wednesday, February 11, 2015 in his home, with his loving wife Candace, and his best friend Jeff Starr, by his side. He was born on December 22, 1955, son of Richard and Eleanor (Johnson) Blaha. Jon married his wife, in Chicago, IL, on September 7, 1990. He was a graduate of Guilford...
Michael J. Sassali
February 11, 2015
Michael J. Sassali, 74, of Rockford passed away Tuesday, February 10, 2015 at Swedish American Hospital. Born January 13, 1941, in Rockford, the son of Samuel and Lilias (Nicol) Sassali. He was a proud veteran serving in the Army Reserves. Michael worked most of his life for American Bank, which became Amcore Bank. He was able to enjoy several years...
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