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David G. Hawk
October 27, 2014
David G. (“Dave”) Hawk, 74, of Rockford, IL, died Monday, October 27, 2014 at Wesley Willows in Rockford. Born in Rockford, IL to parents Luther Marvin and Barbara Jean (Crumb) Hawk. Dave graduated from Rockford East High School in 1957, and was a proud graduate of the University of Wisconsin-Madison with a B.S. in Pharmacy in 1961. He was a...
Elizabeth A. Minnick
October 26, 2014
Elizabeth A. Minnick, 64, of Rockford passed away Sunday, October 26, 2014. Born October 10, 1950, the daughter of Arthur and Ann (Soroka) Wemmer. Beth worked in the hearing testing industry for over 25 years, most recently as the Vice President of Operations with TK Group. She took great pride in being a leader and mentor to her fellow colleagues....
Sarah Lee Johnson
October 26, 2014
Sarah Lee (“Sally”) Johnson, 89 Sarah Lee (“Sally”) Johnson, 89, of Rockford, passed away October 26, 2014, at Wesley Willows. Born June 19, 1925, in Salina, Kansas, the daughter of Marion C. and Grace Z. Hougland. Sarah Lee graduated from El Dorado High School, El Dorado, Kansas, in 1943. She attended El Dorado Junior College, El Dorado, Kansas, and Colorado...
Isa Maurine White
October 26, 2014
Isa Maurine White, 92, of Loves Park, died October 26, 2014 after a short illness. Born in Ellsworth, Iowa, to Royce Ralph and Jessie Thompson Kessee on December 12, 1921, she lived in the Rockford area most of her life. She worked at Ingersolls, Illinois Bell, the Rockford Township Assessors Office, Shop'N'Save, and School Street Body Shop, and volunteered with...
Delores Bagwell
October 25, 2014
Delores Bagwell, 74, of Rockford passed away Saturday, October 25, 2014, in her home. Born July 7, 1940, in Rockford, the daughter of Richard and Genevieve George. She married Wallace Bagwell on May 15, 1969 in Belvidere. Survived by her husband, Wallace; daughters, Christina (Jeff) Foster, Lisa (Kenny) Groeling, Lynn (Roy) Gregersen and Laurie (Will) Walt; sister, Mary Ann (Jack)...
Marihelen Smick
October 25, 2014
Marihelen Smick, 89, of Rockford, passed away Saturday, October 25, 2014 at Presence Cor Mariae Center. Born January 25, 1925, in Quincy, Illinois, the daughter of Chester and Clara (Stevenson) Marshall. Marihelen married Richard Smick on June 7, 1947 in Quincy. She enjoyed playing cards, sewing, crafting and golf. Survived by her daughters, Bobbie (Keith) Zimmerman and Adell (William) Woods;...
Lavergne M. Lepere
October 24, 2014
Rockford: LaVergne Margaret LePere, 96, of Rockford passed away peacefully and was placed in the arms of her Lord and Savior, Friday, October 24, 2014 in Onalaska, Wisconsin. LaVergne was born in Chicago on October 17, 1918 to Walter and Helga (Carlson) Yeager. LaVergne graduated from Harrison High School in Chicago in June of 1937. She married W. Leland LePere...
F. Mark Day
October 24, 2014
F. Mark Day, 95 Rockford- F. Mark Day, 95, passed away on Friday, October 24, 2014 at Wesley Willows. Born January 6, 1919, in Rockford, the son of Walter Carlin & Mathilda (Zoler) Day. Mark served in the US Navy, during WWII. Married Dolores Thornton in Rockford, on September 11, 1946. Mark worked for Hamilton Sundstrand for forty three years,...
Michael D Madden
October 23, 2014
Michael D. Madden, 73 Rockford – Michael D. Madden, 73 passed away Thursday, October 23, 2014 in his home. Born March 27, 1941, in Rockford, the son of David and Winona (Rakstang) Madden. Graduated Rockford East High class of 1959. Married Naomi Tholen on August 10, 1968 in Pleasant Plains, IL. Michael worked for the US Postal Service for 30...
Bartolo Macias
October 23, 2014
Bartolo “Bob” Macias 81 of Rockford passed away Thursday October 23, 2014 in Alden-Park Strathmoor. He was born September 4, 1933 in San Martin De Bolanos, Jalisco, Mexico, the son of Domitilo and Concepcion Macias Arellano. He married Maria Luisa on May 11, 1967 in Guadalajara, Jalisco, Mexico. She predeceased him on May 28, 2012. Bartolo worked for Barber Coleman...
Albert Stover
October 23, 2014
Albert Stover, 81, of Pingree Grove, passed away Thursday, October 23, 2014 at Presence St. Joseph Hospital in Elgin. Born in New York City, on September 27, 1933. He as a veteran, serving in the United States Army. Albert married Martha Timmons on July 10, 1957, in Ottawa, Illinois. He worked at Ingersoll Milling Machine Company. Albert enjoyed horseback riding,...
Ofelia Sanchez
October 23, 2014
Ofelia Sanchez, 73, of Rockford, returned to her heavenly home, October 23, 2014 after a valiant battle with cancer. Her devotion to her family, friends and firm belief in God supported her in her struggle and ultimately gave her peace. Ofelia was born on October 28, 1941 in San Martin De Bolanos, Jalisco to parents Norlberta and Feliciano Martinez. She...
Patricia Ann Garza
October 23, 2014
Patricia Ann (Fedderly) Garza, 69, of Rockford , died Thursday, October 23, 2014 at OSF St. Anthony Medical Center. She was born on June 8, 1945 in Rockford, the daughter of Irene Carter and Jim Hertzner. Graduated from Marengo Community High School and married her loving husband, Reymundo J. Garza in 1964. Pat worked for McGill’s factory in Marengo for...
Daniel J. Salvi, Sr.
October 23, 2014
Daniel J. Salvi, Sr. Father, Grandpa, Teacher & Coach “Adelio Giuseppi Salvucci”, aka Daniel J. Salvi, Sr. 91, died peacefully at his home at Lake Summerset, Davis, IL with his loving family surrounding him. Born February 27, 1923 to Italian immigrants, Peter and Caroline (Accorsi) Salvucci in Curtisville, PA. Lived most of his life in Rockford. Graduated from Rockford West...
Raymond "Ray" W. Pendzinski
October 22, 2014
Poplar Grove—Raymond (Ray) W. Pendzinski, 50 of Poplar Grove died Early Wednesday morning at home. Born April 3, 1964 in Chicago to Raymond and Rita Pendzinski Sr. Member of IBEW Local 364 and Moose Lodge # 295. Actively involved in Habitat for Humanity and the Belvidere Food Pantry. Former Belvidere Alderman. Later in life Ray developed a love for nature...
Therese M. Paul
October 22, 2014
Therese M. Paul, 59, of Roscoe, IL, passed away in her home, surrounded by her loving family, Wednesday, October 22, 2014. Born, January 6, 1955 in Lakewood, OH, to parents, Subby & Jeanne Pavoni. Therese married Chris Paul, in Niles, IL, on October 31, 1986. Therese was a devoted wife and mother, who had a selfless passion for helping others....
Ann L. Maggio
October 22, 2014
Ann L. Maggio, 46 of Belvidere passed away Wednesday October 22, 2014 in her home. She was born February 10, 1968 in Hanover Park, the daughter of Donald and Evelyn Wiebel. She married Victor Maggio on January 9, 1993. She worked at Chrysler, Belvidere Plant for many years. Survivors include her husband, Victor. Four children, Brandon Wiebel, Krystal Maggio, Mike...
Bobby J. Johnson
October 21, 2014
Bobby J. Johnson, Sr., 69, of Rockford passed away Tuesday, October 21, 2014 at Swedish American Hospital. Born February 21, 1945, in Hoxie, Arkansas, the son of Raymond W. and Geraldine M. (Willard) Johnson. Bobby married Elna Stambaugh in 1968 in Rockford. He was a previous owner, along with his son, Robert, of Bob’s Refrigeration. Survived by his wife, Elna;...
Kim M. Atkinson
October 21, 2014
Kim M. Atkinson, 43 Rockford—Kim M. Atkinson, 43 of Rockford died Tuesday, October 21, 2014 in her home surrounded by her family. Born March 25, 1971 in Rockford to Ron and Jean (Cote) Messbarger. Kim married Randy Atkinson in 1990 at the Church by the Side of The Road in Rockton. Survived by her son Scott; Father Ron (Joan) Messbarger;...
Gerald A. Zanocco
October 20, 2014
Gerald A. Zanocco, 94, of Rockford died peacefully on Monday October 20, 2014. He was born on March 8, 1920 in Rockford to John and Madeline (Sola) Zanocco. Gerald graduated from St. Thomas High School in 1937 and served in the United States Army during World War II in the European Theater. He married Violet Naretta on October 2, 1946....
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