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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...
Bernard E. Rammon
February 11, 2015
Bernard E. “Bud” Rammon, 90, Rockford, passed away Wednesday, February 11, 2015 at Emeritus Senior Living. He was born April 27, 1924, in Chicago; the son of Bernard and Mary Rammon. Bud was a WW II veteran serving in the Army and was awarded the Silver Star. He married Josephine LaPlaca. She passed away in September 1995. Bud worked at...
Thomas E. Vola
February 10, 2015
Thomas E. Vola, 79, of Rockford passed away Tuesday, February 10, 2015 in his home. Born April 7, 1935, in Rockford, the son of John and Effie (Swenson) Vola. He was a veteran serving in the United States Navy serving on the USS Merrimack. Tom married Lillian Zweep on September 15, 1962 at St. James Catholic Church in Rockford. He...
Gregory Lindmark
February 9, 2015
Please note: ALL condolences must be approved by the Funeral Home before they are placed on the wall. Thank you for your understanding. Gregory Lindmark, 53, of Loves Park, died Monday, February 9, 2015 in his home. He was born August 3, 1961 in Rockford the son of Gerald D. and Elissa J. (Zacharia) Lindmark. Graduate of Guilford High School...
Ben J. Unangst
February 7, 2015
Ben J. Unangst, 89, of Rockford, died February 7, 2015 at OSF St. Anthony Medical Center. He was born March 1, 1925 in Polo, IL the son of Ben H. and Hazel (Wisner) Unangst. Served in the United States Army during WWII in North Africa and Italy as a medic. He married his loving wife, Jeannette Hetzel March 29, 1952....
Gary J. Buttikofer
February 7, 2015
Gary J. Buttikofer, 67, of Loves Park, died after a short illness on Saturday, February 7, 2015 in his home. He was born on June 7, 1947 in Dubuque, Iowa the son Fred and Lillian (Pennington) Buttikofer. Graduated high school in Potosi WI, where he played football and baseball pitching a no-hitter. He joined the US Army serving in San...
Lorayne M Tommerdahl
February 7, 2015
Lorayne M. Tommerdahl, 80 Rockford-Lorayne M. Tommerdahl, 80, passed away Saturday, February 07, 2015 at OSF St. Anthony Medical Center. Born June 3, 1934, in Averill, MN, the daughter of Orville and Gwentya (Hines) Osmundson. Lorayne worked as a bookkeeper for Don Carter Lanes for over twenty years, retiring in 2003. Married Robert B. Tommerdahl, in Glyndon, MN, on July...
Marie I. Stenberg
February 7, 2015
Marie I. Stenberg, 91, South Beloit, passed away Saturday, February 7, 2015, at Fair Oaks Rehabilitation and Health Care Center. She was born February 26, 1923, in Rockford, the daughter of Peter and Anna (Larson) Bergman. Marie married Harold L. Stenberg on March 12, 1942. He passed away September 23, 2000. She was a sales clerk at Chas. V. Weise...
Michael E. Freeman
February 6, 2015
Michael E. Freeman, 24, of Loves Park, left us too soon on Friday, February 6, 2015. He was born in Rockford on December 15, 1990; son of Kurt Freeman and Mitzi DiVerdi. Mike attended Harlem High School, and was a proud employee of Hyundai on Perryville. He loved cars, enjoyed softball, and was an avid bowler. Mike was especially proud...
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