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Jessie Myrtle Molidor
November 13, 2014
Jessie Myrtle Molidor, formerly of Twin Lakes, Wisconsin, passed away Thursday November 13, 2014 in St Anne’s. She was born August 16, 1919 in Chicago, the daughter of Marie and Edward Kuehl and the sister of Laverne Conroe (deceased). Jessie leaves behind her loving and devoted husband Ken Molidor and her three children: Judith (Marvin) Neal, Susan (Robert) Sedler, Emmett...
Theresa Marie Powers
November 13, 2014
Theresa Marie Powers, 93, Rockford, passed away Thursday, November 13, 2014, at Emeritus of Rockford. She was born July 16, 1921, in Rockford, the daughter of Carlo and Pierina (Macchi) Colombo. Theresa married Harry L. Powers in Rockford on August 29, 1952. He passed away March 23, 2011. She was a long time member of St. Edward Catholic Church and...
Richard J. Cazel
November 9, 2014
Richard J. “Dick” Cazel, 82, of Rockford passed away at UW Madison Hospital on Sunday, November 9, 2014, surrounded by his loving family. Born November 18, 1931, in Freeport, the son of Clarence and Iola (Bouray) Cazel. Dick graduated from St. Thomas High School in 1949. He was a United States Army Veteran serving in the Korean War. Dick married...
Jim Stroup
November 9, 2014
Jim Stroup, 70, Rockford, passed away Sunday, November 9, 2014, at SwedishAmerican Hospital. He was born February 17, 1944, in San Diego, California, the son of Earl and Bernice (Stewman) Stroup. Jim served in the Air Force for 4 years. He married Patricia Reynolds at St. Patrick Catholic Church on November 15, 1986. He worked at J.L. Clark in the...
Betty L. Bradshaw
November 7, 2014
Loving mother, grandmother, and loyal friend Betty Louise Bradshaw, 91, of Rockford passed away Friday, November 7, 2014 at Wesley Willows Health Center. Born on July 6, 1923 in Salem, Oregon, the daughter of Leo and Elma (Sutter) Childs. Betty earned a Bachelor of Science from the University of Oregon in 1945 and forever remained a proud Oregon Duck. In...
Aaron M Mchenry
November 7, 2014
Aaron M. McHenry, 24 Rockford- Aaron M. McHenry, 24 passed away, Friday, November 7, 2014. Born September 25, 1990, in Rockford, the son of David McHenry and Brandy Voyles. Aaron enjoyed his music, playing video games, and his animals. He was active member of the Belegarth Medieval Combat Society. In addition, he loved spending time with his family. Survivors include...
Robert E. Postle
November 5, 2014
Robert E. “Rob” Postle, 44, of Rockford passed away Wednesday, November 5, 2014. Born March 11, 1970, the son of David Postle and Janice Henryson, in Rockford. Rob worked as an installer for Thayer Lighting following a 12 year maintenance career at Whitehead Reality. He loved dogs and was an advocate for the ethical and humane treatment of Pit Bulls....
Doris June Marohl
November 5, 2014
Doris “June” Marohl, 84, of Rockford, went home to be with her family, Wednesday, November 5th, 2014. Born, September 15, 1930, in Vandalia, IL to parents Albert and Bessie Boaz. Doris married Gordon Marohl on June 19, 1965 in Loves Park, IL. Doris enjoyed many things in life, including, baking, planting flowers, her dogs Skipper and Coco, but most importantly...
Joyce A. Hitzke
November 3, 2014
Joyce A. Hitzke, 91, of Rockford, died Monday, November 3, 2014 at Rockford Memorial Hospital. She was born on January 22, 1923, in Freeport, the daughter of Ethel Parks. Graduated in 1942 from West High School and began working at National Lock during WWII. Joyce was a war bride and married her loving husband, Lt. Donald M. Hitzke, Sr. on...
Richard T. "Dick" Hare
November 3, 2014
The Family of Richard (“Dick”) T. Hare is mourning his death on November 3, 2014 Dick was born on August 14, 1927. His father was Hubert “Hoot” Hare and his mother was Francis Nelson Hare. He was the eldest of three children, Virginia Mullens Thomas (survived by) and Michael Hare (deceased). Dick attended RK Welsh Elementary. He received his high...
Ralph A. Wallen
November 3, 2014
Ralph A. Wallen, 86, of Rockford passed away Monday, November 3, 2014 in his home. Born February 12, 1928, in Melbourne, Iowa, the son of S. Alva and Charlotte M. (Lents) Wallen. He spent his early childhood in Marshalltown, Iowa and moved to Rockford in June 1940. Graduated from Rockford East High School in 1946. Ralph married Margaret J. Moore...
Loring H George
November 2, 2014
LORING HAL GEORGE, 60 ROCKFORD – Loring Hal George, 60, of Rockford passed away Sunday, November 2, 2014. Born August 16, 1954 in Rockford to Lloyd and Lillian (Daugirda) George. Married Nancy Hulstedt on Aug. 17, 1974. Employed as an automotive technician by Lou Bachrodt Chevrolet for 26 years. He was an 11-year stroke survivor and a 5-year volunteer at...
Ralph J. Sandusky
October 31, 2014
Ralph J. Sandusky, 94, of Rockford, died Friday, October 31, 2014 at the Bickford House. He was born on June 3, 1920 in Racine, WI the son of Fred and Johanna Sandusky. After graduating from St. Catherine High School in Racine, Ralph entered in the United States Army and served as an E.T.O. in World War II. He then took...
Robert Joseph Kuczynski
October 30, 2014
Robert Joseph “Bob” Kuczynski, 61, Poynette, WI, passed away unexpectedly Thursday, October 30, 2014, in his home. He was born in Rockford, the son of Karl and Norma (Best) Kuczynski. He attended St. Stanislaus Grade School and Rockford East High School. Bob married Lynn Gardona on April 6, 1974. He worked at Elco Textron for many years and previously for...
Terrie Hall
October 30, 2014
THERESA 'TERRIE' E. HALL, 67 ROCKFORD - Terrie Hall, 67, passed away Thursday, October 30, 2014, after a courageous battle with ALS. Born August 8, 1947, in Rockford, the daughter of Joseph and Theresa (Bernunzio) Gianquinto. She married Dennis "Denny" Hall, on Sept. 2, 1967, in Rockford. Terrie was the former proud CEO of the Rockford Area Association of Realtors,...
Walburga Maria Francis
October 30, 2014
Walburga Maria “Wally” Francis, 88, Rockford, passed away Thursday, October 30, 2014, in Wesley Willows Health Center. She was born May 1, 1926, in Boxbrunn, Germany, the daughter of George and Maria (Link) Eibeck. She married Kenneth James Francis in Frankfurt, Germany on June 11, 1954. He passed away on December 7, 1997. She worked at Barber Colman Company for...
Reno John Guidi
October 29, 2014
Reno John Guidi 89 of Rockford passed away Wednesday October 29, 2014 in his home. He was born November 23, 1924 in Rockford, the son of John and Eliza Guidi. He married Mildred E. Chester on August 9, 1947 in St Mary Church. Reno worked for the Rockford Board of Education for 32 years, retiring in April of 1988. He...
Larry Mark Shott
October 28, 2014
Larry Mark Shott, 62, Roscoe, passed away Tuesday, October 28, 2014, in OSF St. Anthony Medical Center surrounded by his loving family. He was born July 5, 1952, in Rockford, the son of Cyrus and Marie (Heller) Shott. Larry grew up in Machesney Park and graduated from Harlem High School in 1970. In first grade, Larry met Kathy Bergstadt, the...
Traci Lynn Hecox
October 27, 2014
Traci Lynn Hecox, 48, Loving wife, mother and grandmother. Rockford-Traci Lynn Hecox, 48, 0f Rockford passed away peacefully at 5:45 p.m. Monday, October 27, 2014. Born November 15, 1965 in Rockford, Illinois, daughter of Earl Baker and Sandra (Mick) Donovan. Married Rodney L. Hecox August 9, 1991. Traci was devoted to her family and friends. She worked as a Bridal...
Bruce Bogenrief
October 27, 2014
Bruce F. Bogenrief, 78 Rockford- Bruce F. Bogenrief, 78, passed away 7:15 a.m. Monday, October 27, 2014 in his home surrounded by his loving family. Born February 15, 1936, in Rockford, the son of Fay and Carol (Petersen) Bogenrief. Married Doris Smith in Rockford, on July 20, 1956. She predeceased him on November 30, 2001. Bruce work at Powertrain, Division...
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