June 24, 2015

Robert “Bob” James Crouse, 92, Rockford, passed away Wednesday, June 24, 2015, at Presence Cor Mariae Center. He was born January 26, 1923, in Rockford, the son of Harry and Alice (McCoy) Crouse. Bob married Anne Margaret Montana in Rockford on August 31, 1946. She passed away in Rockford on January 25, 2008. Bob was a veteran of the Army...

June 24, 2015

Robert Deacon died at home on June 24, 2015 after a courageous battle with ALS, with his family at his side. Born March 16, 1938, he was quietly proud of his Irish heritage, noting his father immigrated to this country as a 20 year old from Wexford County, Ireland, along with his two brothers. Bob was a former Marine, serving...

June 23, 2015

Dr. Michael John Beierle of Rockford passed away Tuesday, June 23, 2015 after living nearly 3 years with cancer. He was in his home surrounded by his family. Michael was born on October 24, 1945 in Chicago, IL. He was the son of Michael and Helen (Grichen) Beierle. He received both his undergraduate and medical degrees from Yale University. He...

June 22, 2015

Robin A. Hinerichsen, 46, of Machensey Park died Monday, June 22, 2015 at home. Born January 25, 1969 in Rockford the daughter of Nathan and Theresa Rogers. Served in the United State Marine Corps for 4 years and tended to the Presidential Helicopter Detail. Married her loving husband, Kent Hinerichsen on July 21, 1990. She was honorably discharged and began...

June 22, 2015

Thomas J. Leick, 65 Rockford- Thomas J. Leick, 65, passed away Monday, June 22, 2015 at Swedish American Hospital. Born August 8, 1949, in Aurora, IL, the son of Henry & Eva (Kartheiser) Leick. Married Karen McGilvery on June 18, 1983 in Naperville. Graduated from the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign and served in the US Army Reserves. Thomas was...

June 22, 2015

Donald E. Smale, 90 US Flag Donald “Don” E. Smale, 90, of Rockford died Sunday, June 21, 2015 at Presence St. Anne Center. Born July 10, 1924 in Rockford the son of Edmund and Loretta (Cullen) Smale. Joined the US Navy and served during WWII as a radioman on PT 176 in the South Pacific for 3 years. On May...

June 21, 2015

Dorothy Robinson, 62, Rockford, passed away Sunday, June 21, 2015, in Elkhorn, WI, due to an automobile accident. She was born December 5, 1952, in Chester, Arkansas. Dorothy married Odell Robinson and he passed away in Rockford in 2002. She was an accountant in the Circuit Clerk of Winnebago County office for 10 years retiring in 2014. She was a...

June 21, 2015

David John “Butch” Davenport, 71, Rockford, passed away Sunday, June 21, 2015, in his home. He was born June 17, 1944, in Beloit, Wisconsin, the son of David and Mildred “Peg” (Bagby) Davenport. His family moved to Rockton when he was 5 years old. After graduating from Hononegah High School in the class of 1962, he served in the Army...

June 19, 2015

John J. Reynolds, 76, of Machesney Park, passed away Friday, June 19, 2015 at Divine Savior Hospital in Portage, Wisconsin. Born December 10, 1938, in Rockford, the son of John E. and Lillian K. (McGuire) Reynolds. John worked in machine setup at National Lock for many years and retired from ITW Shakeproof. He spent 50 years with his best friend...

June 18, 2015

Nadine A. Grogan, 84, of Rockford, was called home on Thursday, June 18, 2015. She was born in Jacksonville, IL, on January 16, 1931; to parents Jabus G. and Lula Mae (Frogge) Worrall. She graduated from Jacksonville H.S., and went on to marry her beloved husband, John T. Grogan, Sr.; on June 27, 1949. Nadine was a devoted member of...

June 17, 2015

Frank Allen Cassaro passed away suddenly on June 17, 2015 at Rockford Memorial Hospital. Born April 20, 1939, he was the son of Peter and Nina (Militello) Cassaro. He graduated from West High School in 1957, and then went in to the army for 3 years, 2 of which were spent in Germany. In 1967 he joined the Rockford Fire...

June 16, 2015

John “Jack” Edward Huber, 79 of Loves Park went to be with Jesus June 16, 2015. Born January 17, 1936 to John and Ruth (Gates) Huber. Served in the United States Air Force. Married Margaret (Lorber) on March 29, 1958 in Paragould Arkansas. Served as Service Manager for Northern Mechanical for nearly 40 years. Member of Plumbers & Pipefitters Local...

June 15, 2015

June 14, 2015

Harry J. Heidel, 67, Rockford, passed away Sunday, June 14, 2015, at SwedishAmerican Hospital. He was born June 29, 1947, in Freeport, the son of Harvey J. and Violet B. (Miller) Heidel. Harry served in the Air Force attaining the rank of Sargent. He married Brenda C. Demmon in Rockford on December 10, 1966. Harry worked for the United States...

June 14, 2015

Born in Fort Dodge, IA July 29, 1927 to James David Malloy and Helen Louise Fry. She departed this life June 14, 2015, was married to Edward J. Monahan April 29, 1949 and together raised 5 children. June was a wonderful homemaker who created a beautiful and nurturing home while raising her family with love and kindness always shining through....

June 14, 2015

June 13, 2015

Vita Campisi Ingrassia 101 Rockford -Vita Ingrassia, beloved wife, mother, grandmother, great grandmother, sister, and aunt, died at age 101 on Saturday, June 13, 2015. The daughter of Anthony and Catherine Ciaccio Campisi, born August 13, 1913, she married Paul J. Ingrassia, September 3, 1934 at Saint Anthony of Padua Church. She is survived by her sons, Paul (Roberta), Sarasota,...

June 13, 2015

Maria Angileri, 99, of Rockford died Saturday, June 13, 2015 in her home. Born January 9, 1916 in Rockton the daughter of Antonino and Giovanna (Laudicina) Mannira. At the age of 2 Maria moved back to Marsala Sicily to be with family, married to her loving husband, Vito Angileri April 19, 1933 in Italy and returned to the United States...

June 12, 2015

Debra Ann Morlen, 59, Rockford, passed away Friday, June 12, 2015, at SwedishAmerican Hospital. She was born April 12, 1956, in Rochelle, the daughter of Kenneth and Ruth (Kingsbury) Fell. Debra was a unit clerk at OSF St. Anthony Medical Center for over 30 years. Survived by her daughter, Heather (Joshua) Towle; her son, Steve Morlen, both of Rockford; her...

June 11, 2015

Ralph Joseph Fortman, 86 Rockford- Ralph Joseph Fortman, 86, passed away Thursday, June 11th, 2015 in his home while being cared for by the wonderful hospice employees and his wife Pearl whom he adored. Born October 5, 1928 in Wheaton, IL, the son of George & Kathryn (Schwickert) Fortman. Ralph severed in the US Army during the Korean War. Married...