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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...
Gerald A. "Jerry" Minor
April 12, 2015
Gerald A. “Jerry” Minor, 66, of Rockford passed away Sunday, April 12, 2015. Born August 9, 1948, in Racine. He worked as a Tool and Die Supervisor at Chrysler for many years. Jerry will be dearly missed by his family and friends. Visitation will be from 1:00 p.m. until 2:00 p.m. on Saturday, April 18, 2015 at Fitzgerald Funeral Home...
Joseph A. Paravala
April 12, 2015
Joseph A. Paravala, 97, of Rockford, passed away, Sunday, April 12, 2015. Born in Rockford on December 2, 1917, to parents Joseph and Maria (Gagliano) Paravala. He proudly served his country in the United States Army in World War II. Joe was full of life, and was forever passionate for his family and friends. He is survived by his wife,...
Amanda E. Hoffman
April 12, 2015
Amanda E. Hoffman, 28, Machesney Park, passed away Sunday, April 12, 2015, in her home. She was born July 3, 1986, in Rockford, the daughter of Herbert and Carol (Lindquist) Hoffman. She was a 2004 graduate of Harlem High School. Worked as a waitress for many years at her mother’s restaurant, The Morning Blossom. She also loved her job at...
Roseann Williams
April 11, 2015
Roseann M. Williams of Rockford passed away Saturday April 11, 2015. She was born October 14, 1985 in Rockford the daughter of Robert and Mary Williams. Rosie graduated from Boylan High School in 2004, Northern Illinois University in 2010, and worked for Milestone. She was a member of St Bridget Church. Rosie will be remembered by her friends and family...
Jane Frances Sartino
April 11, 2015
Jane Frances Sartino, 64, Rockford, passed away Saturday, April 11, 2015, at Presence St. Anne Center. She was born March 6, 1951, in St. Paul MN, the daughter of John and Marcella (Sughroue) Hannah. She was a graduate of Rockford West High School class of 1969. Jane married Michael Sartino at St. Anthony of Padua Catholic Church in Rockford on...
Patricia Ann Gaffney
April 10, 2015
Patricia Ann Gaffney, age 76, passed away on Friday April 10, 2015 at her home in Bonita Springs, FL. She was born on April 7, 1939 in Rockford, IL to the late Leroy and Margaret (nee Dillon) McCarthy. Pat and her husband have resided in Bonita Springs for the past 14 years coming from Madison, WI where they resided for...
Irene M. Bruscato
April 10, 2015
Irene M. Bruscato 98, born Raimonda LaRosa, of Rockford passed away peacefully Friday, April 10, 2015 in Presence St. Anne Center. She was born March 12, 1917 in Ladd, IL, the daughter of Giuseppe and Maria LaRosa. She attended St. Anthony grade school and Muldoon high school. She married Carl J. Bruscato on October 27, 1940 in St. Anthony Church....
Paul D. Elmer
April 10, 2015
Paul D. Elmer, 58, of Rockford, passed away Friday, April 10, 2015, surrounded by his loving family. Paul married the love of his life, Sue Didier on June 2, 1979. He earned his Master’s degree in Human Resources which led him into a multifaceted career in public service, including Big Brothers, Janet Wattles and Illinois Growth job coaching. Paul also...
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