December 11, 2014

Darlene Ann (Graham) Ballard, 72, of Rockford, was welcomed into Heaven on Thursday, December 11, 2014. Born October 29, 1942 to Ralph and Barbara Wilgenbush Graham. Darlene was a graduate of Bishop Muldoon H.S. in 1960. She was a valued employee of Flow-Eze Co. for 32 years. Darlene is survived by her beloved children, David (Becky), Dennis (Yvette), Darwin (Babbi),...

December 11, 2014

Gary L. DeLaRonde Husband, Brother, Uncle & Friend Gary L. DeLaRonde, 67 died peacefully on Thursday, December 11, 2014 at his home surrounded by his loving family. Born May 19, 1947 to Gordon and Ann (Winters) DeLaRonde in Rockford, IL. Gary graduated from Rockford East in 1965 and then the University of IL with a Bachelor’s degree in Industrial Arts....

December 10, 2014

C. Lowell Edwards, M.D. Born December 16, 1928 in Goshen, Indiana, son of Chester A. Edwards and Lona (Cripe) Edwards. Married Betty (Cool) Edwards on September 7, 1952. Graduated from Manchester College, North Manchester, Indiana, in 1950; and Indiana University School of Medicine, Indianapolis, in 1954. He completed his residency in Internal Medicine at the U.S. Public Health Service Hospital...

December 10, 2014

Valeria M. Schwers, 100 Valeria M. Schwers, 100, of Rockford, Il (formerly of New Vienna, IA), passed away Wednesday, December 10, 2014 at Amberwood Care Centre in Rockford, Ill. Valeria was born December 17, 1913 in New Vienna, IA, the daughter of Frank H. & Sophia (Vonderhaar) Wilgenbusch. She was married to Al Schwers of New Vienna, IA . He...

December 8, 2014

Victoria B. Zernia Hansen, 79, of Delafield, Wisconsin and currently of Rockford, Illinois, found peace at home after a brief battle with cancer, in Rockford, on December 8, 2014. She was born August 3, 1935 in Prentice, Wisconsin. She is survived by daughter, Carol (Douglas) Engebretson; son, Albert J. (Gail) Zernia; sister, Angeline (John) Gepfert; brother, R. John Schutze; step-children,...

December 8, 2014

Josephine “Jo” Goral 96 of Rockford passed away Monday December 8, 2014 in Presence St. Anne Center. She was born August 10, 1918 in Rockford, the daughter of Celso and Erminia Cagnoni. She married John E. Goral in St James Church, Rockford, on June 14, 1941. He predeceased her on March 26, 1996. Member of St Bernadette Church, Verdi Club,...

December 6, 2014

Clarence K. Ludeke Pecatonica, Illinois – Clarence K. Ludeke, age 99, died December 6, 2014 at Presence Cor Mariae Center in Rockford. He was born November 9, 1915 in Klemme, Iowa to Elmer and Roma (Kleeman) Ludeke. He graduated from Britt High School in 1933 and was an all-conference basketball player. He married Marie Harrington of Britt on July 2,...

December 6, 2014

JOHN P. MCHUGH MD, 91 ROCKFORD - John P. McHugh MD, 91, of Rockford passed away Saturday, December 6, 2014, at Wesley Willows. Born on May 19, 1923, in Brooklyn, NY to John P. and Theresa (McDonagh) McHugh. John married Ellen L. McNeil on April 23, 1949, in Belvidere. He graduated from St. Michael's High School in 1942, in Brooklyn,...

December 6, 2014

Gene P. Dickinson, 84, of Rockton, passed away Saturday, December 6, 2014, in his home. Born June 6, 1930, in Rockford, the son of Edward and Elsie (Johnson) Dickinson. Gene was a veteran of the United States Army Signal Corp serving in Hamburg, Germany. He married Bonnie Chaput on November 26, 1982. He worked for 34 years at Twin Disc...

December 6, 2014

Terence “Terry” Powell, 61, of Alto, MI died Saturday, December 6, 2014 in Grand Rapids, MI. He was born February 27, 1953 in Long Island, NY the son of Walter and Nora Powell. Currently worked for Parker Aerospace in MI. Survivors include his sister Patricia (Steven) Morig of Rockford; 3 nieces, 1 nephew and special friends, Rick and Deb Grasman....

December 6, 2014

Jeanette C. Dietzman, 92, of Rockford went to be with the Lord on Saturday, December 6, 2014 in her home. Born November 17, 1922, in Rockford, the daughter of Frank M. and Mable M. (Holly) Feierday. She married Wallace M. Webster in 1952; he predeceased her in 1960. She then married Gerald E. Dietzman in 1963 and he passed in...

December 5, 2014

Roger G. Parrish, 68, of Rockford, passed away Friday, December 5, 2014. Born on August 9, 1946 in Boydsville, AR, son of Kenneth Parrish and Dorothy Parkins and step-son of Ewell (Caroline) Melton. He married Nancy Boomgarden on January 16, 1971 in Rockford. Roger served his country in the U.S. Army during the Vietnam War, earning two Purple Hearts. He...

December 5, 2014

Alan C. Chouinard, 57, of Rockford passed away Friday, December 5, 2014, in his home. Born April 23, 1957, in Port Washington, Wisconsin, the son of Edward and Dyann (Gildemeister). Alan was a veteran serving in the United States Navy. He was a machinist with Liebovich Brothers for 25 years. Alan loved fishing and his grandkids. He was always willing...

December 3, 2014

Jack V. Bergstrom, 84, of Rockford, passed away in his home, on Wednesday, December 3, 2014. Born September 23, 1930 in Rockford, son of Ragnar and Greta Bergstrom. He attended Rockford schools and served in the United States Army. He owned Jack Bergstrom Concrete Construction for 45 years, serving many area homebuilders, and new home owners with exceptional quality, and...

December 3, 2014

M. Lafreda (McCoy) Pravidica, 89, Freeport-- M. Lafreda (McCoy) Pravidica, 89, of Rockford passed away Wednesday, December 3, 2015 in Freeport. Born on January 12, 1925, in Exline, IA. Daughter of Grant R. and Violet (Deahl) McCoy. Moved to Rockford from Iowa in 1945. Attended High School in Exline, IA, and continued her education at Kirksville State Teacher’s College and...

December 2, 2014

WLLIAM JOHN ROMONOUSKI, LOVING, HUSBAND, NANU AND FRIEND ROCKFORD - William John Romonouski, passed away at Villa at P.A. Peterson December 2, 2014. William was born on September 10, 1930, in Spring ValleyIl. Son of William (Wink) and Lorraine(Seaback) Romonouski. William served our country in The Korean War from 1951-1953.His service Branch was TPN II OBN 51st Sig. Battalion APO-358,...

December 2, 2014

Joseph Benedict Perez, MD, 94, Rockford, passed away Tuesday, December 2, 2014, at Presence St. Anne Center following a brief illness. He was born November 9, 1920, in Tampa, FL, the only son of Ortirio Perez Garcia and Angela Rodriguez Lopez. Following graduation from Jesuit High School in Tampa, he attended Loyola University in New Orleans, LA, graduating in 1942....

December 1, 2014

Barbara E. Reiland, 83 ROCKFORD -- Barbara E. Reiland, 83, passed away early Monday, December 1, 2014, in River Bluff Nursing Home. She was born February 15, 1931 in Stockton, Illinois, the daughter of Nicholas J. and Alice Reiland. Upon graduation from Stockton High School in 1948, she entered Rockford's St. Anthony Hospital School of Nursing, graduating in 1951. Her...

December 1, 2014

Raul Herrera Gomez, 66, of Rockford, passed away Monday, Decemeber 1, 2014, at Swedish American Hospital, surrounded by his loving family. He will be deeply missed by his beloved Janet; son David (Lisa) Leahr; grandchildren Stephanie and Zachary and especially his faithful companion, Miss Bailey. Private services will be held at later date. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be...

November 30, 2014