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James B. Bender
November 19, 2014
James B. “Jim” Bender, 82, Loves Park, passed away at home on Wednesday, November 19, 2014, surrounded by his beloved family. Jim was born August 11, 1932, in Loves Park, the son of Victor and Ruby Bender. He was a decorated Marine and a veteran of the Korean Conflict including the Chosin Reservoir battle. Jim started his own home construction...
Ralph B. Burkhardt
November 19, 2014
Ralph B. Burkhardt, 88, of Rockford IL passed away peacefully, Wednesday morning, November 19, 2014 in Presence Cor Mariae Center. Ralph was born October 25, 1926 in Hammond IN, the son of Bruno B. and Johanne (Eidner) Burkhardt. He married Virginia Kramer on October 22, 1949 in Burlington WI. Ralph attended Rockford schools and was an East High alumnus, class...
Cathy L. Hildebrand
November 18, 2014
Cathy L. Hildebrand, 62, of South Beloit, passed away unexpectedly Tuesday, November 18, 2014, to be with God, her brother, Gary and her mom and dad, “Papa and Deedee.” Cathy was born September 5, 1952 in Rockford and graduated from East High School in 1970, the same year she graduated from Alberto’s Institute of Cosmetology. She attended nursing school and...
Donald Elmer Petersen
November 18, 2014
Donald Elmer Petersen, 79, of Poplar Grove, passed away surrounded by his loving family, Tuesday, November 18, 2014. Born January 24, 1935, in Chicago, IL to Elmer and Duella (Christiansen) Petersen. Don worked as an electrician for 34 years retiring in 1994. Don was a proud member of the Department of Homeland Security, a lifetime member of the NRA, the...
Nancy J. Goebbert
November 17, 2014
Nancy J. Goebbert, 80, of Rockford, passed away on Monday, November 17, 2014 in Crimson Pointe. Born November 15, 1934 in Chicago; daughter of John and Josephine (Bochniak) Glon. Married Walter L. Goebbert in Indiana on March 30, 1954, he passed away on June 10, 2011. Survivors include her son, Michael (Michele) Goebbert; daughter, Patti (Stewart) Tihinen; grandchildren, Rebecca (Jeff)...
Marilyn L. Gaskin
November 16, 2014
Marilyn L. Gaskin, 88, of Rockford passed away peacefully Sunday, November 16, 2014 at NorthPointe Terrace. Born July 26, 1926, in Johnsburg, Illinois, the daughter of Joseph and Verona (Smith) Huff. Marilyn graduated from Richmond Burton High in 1944 and went on to earn her nursing degree from St. Anthony School of Nursing in 1947. She was a registered nurse...
William "Bill" Maxey
November 15, 2014
William “Bill” Ralph Maxey was born Sept. 25, 1925 to Robert F, Maxey and Edna (Elder) Maxey in Kinmundy, IL and passed away peacefully on Saturday Nov. 15, 2014. Bill graduated from Rock Falls High School in 1943 and served in the U.S. Navy following graduation. After serving his country, he worked at Dohrn Transfer as a mechanic. Following retirement...
Douglas B. Smith
November 15, 2014
Douglas B. Smith, 62, Rockford, passed away peacefully, surrounded by his loving family, on Saturday, November 15, 2014, after a long, courageous battle with cancer. He was born in Harvey, IL on September 28, 1952, to Nelson and Barbara Smith. He worked for his father’s company, Rockford Oil Company, where he served as Vice President until he retired in 2005....
Beverly Jane Jackson
November 14, 2014
Beverly Jane Jackson 85 of Rockford passed away Friday November 14, 2014 in her home. She was born October 12, 1929 in Milwaukee, WI, the daughter of Harry T. and Helen L. McNamara. She married William C. Jackson on July 7, 1956, William predeceased her in 2001. Member of Christ United Methodist Church. Former Longtime member of the First Presbyterian...
Karla D. Blaising
November 14, 2014
Karla D. Blaising, 65, of Rockford, died Friday, Nov. 14, 2014 at Swedish American Hospital after a brief illness. She was born on Dec. 12, 1948 in Soda Springs, Idaho, the daughter of Donald and Cheryl Longenbohn. Married her loving husband, Lewis Blaising on Sept. 19, 1997 in Madison, WI. Karla worked for 30 years at Stenstrom Industries as their...
Warren F Harrington, Jr
November 14, 2014
Warren F. Harrington, Jr Rockford-Warren F. Harrington, Jr passed away on Friday, November 14, 2014 at OSF St. Anthony Medical Center. Born September 19, 1943 in Rockford, the son of Warren & Jenny (Samuelson) Harrington. Served in the US Army during Vietnam. Married Dianne Hanley in California on September 5, 1970. Warren worked for GKN in Loves Park for 44...
James "Big Jim" Edward Zimmerman
November 13, 2014
James Edward “Big Jim” Zimmerman, 73, of Cherry Valley, died, Thursday, November 13, 2014 in his home with his wife at his side. He was born on September 22, 1941 in Ottawa, the son of Edward and Bernice Zimmerman. Jim attended first through eighth grades in a one-room school house in Fall River Township. He graduated from Ottawa Township High...
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...
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