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May 18, 2015

May 17, 2015

“Devoted Family Man & Christian” Roy F. Stone, Sr. “Papaw”, 79, of Rockford, went to be with his Lord and Savior, Sunday, May 17, 2015; just 30 minutes before his brother Edward passed. He fought a long and courageous battle with bone cancer, and was finally called home. Roy was born in Dante, Virginia; on August 14, 1935; to parents,...

May 16, 2015

Vera I. Lindquist 89 of Rockford passed away Saturday May 16, 2015 in PA Peterson. She was born August 5, 1925 in Rockford, the daughter of John and Greta Carlson. She graduated from East High School. She married Gordon Lindquist on June 26, 1948 in Rockford. Gordon predeceased her on August 14, 2005. She worked for many years at Rockford...

May 16, 2015

DELORES I. DELANEY, 91 ROCKFORD - Delores I. Delaney, 91, passed away Saturday, May 16, 2015, at Rockford Memorial Hospital. She was born December 12, 1923, in Menomonie, WI, the daughter of Skognes and Lena (Kressin) Nordmoe. During her life she held different positions with various companies: Amerock, Nation Lock, Norton Health Care Center, National Building Services, and the Rockford...

May 16, 2015

Katherine M. Lotzer, 96, of Rockford passed away Saturday, May 16, 2015 at Alpine Fireside Nursing Home. Born March 9, 1919, in Augusta, Georgia, the daughter of Thomas and Beulah (Kelly) Skemp. Katherine graduated from Aquinas High School in LaCrosse, Wisconsin, attended University of Wisconsin LaCrosse and earned her Bachelor’s degree in Journalism from Marquette. She married Ray P. Lotzer....

May 14, 2015

Laila E. Henry, 86, of Rockford passed away May 14, 2015 surrounded by her family. Born March 20, 1929 the daughter of Augusta and Helia (Peterson) Takala. Married Merlyn Henry on her birthday in 1948 and lived happily together for 46 years. She loved bingo, slot machines and singing karaoke. Laila sang over the radio in the 1950’s and won...

May 13, 2015

John “Jack” Roche, 65, of Rockford passed away May 13, 2015. Jack was born on September 8, 1949 to his parents Peter and Alexia Roche. Jack was a fun-loving people-person his entire life. He loved sports, adventure, and his family and friends. He was a loving son, brother, husband, father, uncle, cousin, friend, colleague, mentor, and coach. Jack was an...

May 12, 2015

May 10, 2015

Monica K. (King) Rivers, 73, Rockford, went to be with the Lord on Sunday, May 10, 2015, after a short illness, in Rockford Memorial Hospital. She was born July 28, 1941, in Rockford, the daughter of John and Elizabeth (Hannan) King. She was a graduate of Rockford West High School. Monica married the love of her life, Clifford Rivers in...

May 9, 2015

Carl K. Henry, 94, of Rockford, went to his heavenly home on Saturday, May 9, 2015. Born on February 28, 1921; to parents, Elisha and Etta Mae (Clark) Henry, in Cainsville, Tennessee. Carl married his loving wife, Palma, on October 16, 1948; in Rockford. Carl proudly served his country in World War II, in the U.S. Air Corp, as a...

May 8, 2015

Eugene H. Johnson, Sr., 74 Winnebago- Eugene Howes Johnson, Sr., 74, passed away Friday, May 8, 2015, in his home. Born September 4, 1940 in Canistota, SD, the son of Frederick C. & Darline (Ball) Johnson. He married Diane Elizabeth Grosvenor on December 29, 1962. After serving in the US Navy, he became a Master Plumber for over fifty years...

May 6, 2015

Marie D. Hart, 82, of Rockford, passed away Wednesday, May 6, 2015 in her home, with her children by her side. Born August 19, 1932, in Rockford, the daughter of William & Marion (Jurasek) Goetz. Graduated from Muldoon High School. During her life she was a home maker helping raise her two children Therese and Thomas. She was a member...

May 4, 2015

Sam J. Guarino, 92, of Rockford passed away Monday, May 4, 2015 at OSF St. Anthony Medical Center. Born September 7, 1922, in Rockford, the son of Joseph and Josephine (LaSalla) Guarino. Sam was a veteran serving in the United States Army during World War II in 1942 to 1946. He married Geraldine T. Salamone on June 1, 1946 in...

May 4, 2015

Rockford—Joseph A.Fallon Jr., 90 of Rockford died Monday morning , May 4, 2015 at OSF St. Anthony Medical Center after a short illness. Born October 6, 1924 in Lawrence MA to Joseph A. and Mary Ellen Fallon nee Bodkin. Married Margaret Mary Paulsen on December 26, 1950 in Jackson Heights, Long Island, New York. Joseph worked in Sales after serving...

May 3, 2015

Michael P. Tuite, 45, of Rockford and Tampa, passed away Sunday, May 3, 2015. He was born in Rockford, on August 5, 1969; son of Gerald F. and Diane (Goodrid) Tuite, Sr. He married his loving wife, Jenifer (Burkardt) on January 1, 2012 on Siesta Key Beach, FL. Mike was an avid sports fan. His favorite teams were Notre Dame...

May 1, 2015

Helen J. French, 84 Photo Helen ‘Jean’ French, 84, of Rockford died peacefully surrounded by her daughters on Friday, May 1, 2015 at Rockford Memorial Hospital. Born May 12, 1930 in Keota, IA the daughter of William P. and Christina C. (Griener) Adam and was the 8th out of 11 children. Graduated high school in Fairfield, IA and eventually landed...

April 30, 2015

Leatrice Joy Gleason, 90, of Rockford, IL. (formerly of Chicago), passed away peacefully Thursday, April 30, 2015, at Morningstar Village where she lived and enjoyed her final years. Joy was born March 19, 1925, the daughter of Jack and Ethylene Gleason. Joy worked as a civilian in the US Army and was stationed in Germany from 1946-1949. Joy graduated from...

April 29, 2015

Kenneth A. Miller, 93 Rockford -Kenneth A. Miller, 93, passed away Wednesday, April 29, 2015 in his home surrounded by his loving family. Kenneth was born January 20, 1922, in Cleveland, OH, the son of Albert & Leonarda (Studer) Miller. Graduated Cathedral Latin High School in 1940 and attended John Carroll University. He served his country during WWII, Pacific Theater,...

April 28, 2015

Patricia Elsie Halbe 91 of Rockford passed away Tuesday April 28, 2015 in Rockford. She was born May 9, 1923 in Philadelphia, PA, the daughter of John and Goldie Whitney. She worked as department head secretary for Caterpillar in Aurora for 35 years. She was an avid Cubs and Bears fan. Her deep love for her Irish heritage was displayed...