Obituaries

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Local obituaries for the Rockford, IL area

Jeremy D. Long

Jeremy D. Long

May 22, 2014

Jeremy D. Long, 41, of Rockford, passed away Thursday, May 22, 2014. Born March 28, 1973, in Rockford, the son of Robert D. Long and Darlene (Mortellaro) Gulbrantson. Jeremy graduated from East High School. He was free spirit and lived his life just that way. His daughter, Kaylee, was the love of his life. In his death, Jeremy gave the...

Michael L. Oliver

Michael L. Oliver

May 21, 2014

Michael L. Oliver, 46 Rockford—Michael L. Oliver, 46 of Rockford died Wednesday, May 21, 2014 at Northwestern Memorial Hospital. Mike fought a long hard battle for his life because mike loved life mike fought to the end. Born July 13, 1967 in Rockford to Gerald (Jerry) Oliver. Michael worked as a delivery man for a local truck company until becoming...

Bobby Spatafora

Bobby Spatafora

May 19, 2014

Bobby G. Spatafora 58 of Rockford passed away Monday May 19, 2014 in St Anne Center after a long illness. He was born September 10, 1955 in East St Louis Illinois, the son of Sam and Jewell Spatafora. He married Nancy Richardson on October 22, 1999. Bobby worked for the City of Rockford Water Department for over 32 years, retiring...

Jewell H. Baker

Jewell H. Baker

May 18, 2014

Jewell H. Baker, 92, of Rockford passed away Sunday, May 18, 2014. Born January 16, 1922, in Rosiclare, Illinois, the daughter of Luther and Myra (Roberts) Hicks. She married Edmond R. "Ray" Baker on October 19, 1941 in Jackson, Missouri; they shared 67 years together until he passed on August 5, 2008. She worked at Rockford Products as an Inspector...

Leo E. Wagenknecht

Leo E. Wagenknecht

May 17, 2014

Leo Efton Wagenknecht, 77 of Rockford passed away unexpectedly on Saturday, May 17, 2014. He was born on March 22, 1937 the son of Leonard and Ruth Wagenknecht. He married Katie Tharp on April 16, 1960. A veteran of United States Navy and started his first business by installing washers and dryers in the barracks while still enlisted in the...

Geoffrey Evan Huckabee

Geoffrey Evan Huckabee

May 17, 2014

Geoffrey Evan Huckabee, 29, Machesney Park, died peacefully on Saturday, May 17, 2014 in Rockford Memorial Hospital. Born February 24, 1985 in Rockford, son of Kevin and Debra (Haug) Huckabee. Graduated from Harlem High School in 2003. Geoff was always a pleasant young man who loved all animals, especially his dog, Cirrus and cat, Angel. He enjoyed watching birds and...

Rick R. Field

Rick R. Field

May 16, 2014

Rick R. Field, 68, Loves Park, passed away Friday, May 16, 2014. He was born September 5, 1945, in Rockford, the son of Robert and Ruth Field. He was a Navy veteran serving in Viet Nam. Rick worked as a sales representative for Norros Corporation. He was a member of St. Bernadette Catholic Church where he served as an usher...

Louise Inglima

Louise Inglima

May 16, 2014

LOUISE INGLIMA, 87 ROCKFORD - Louise Inglima, 87, of Rockford passed away Friday, May 16, 2014, in River Bluff Nursing Home. She was born August 25, 1926, in Tullahoma, TN, the daughter of Grady and Jessie (McDaniel) Finchum. She married Joseph Inglima on December 6, 1944, in Nashville, TN. He predeceased her on November 29, 2007. Louise was a wonderful...

Roger Dean Jansen

Roger Dean Jansen

May 14, 2014

Roger Dean Jansen, 58 Rockford—Roger Dean Jansen, 58 of Rockford died Wednesday, May 14, 2014 at Rockford Memorial Hospital. Born February 16, 1956 in Chula Vista, CA to Roger George James Jansen and Marvetta Loris Ellenberger. Formerly married to Mary Ellen Zanocco. Roger worked for Eclipse Combustion, Dresser Industries, Aloha Air, Veterans Housing and Employment Assistance Retiring in 2013. Member...

Judith "Judy" A. Pniewski

Judith "Judy" A. Pniewski

May 14, 2014

Judith A. "Judy" Pniewski, 65, Machesney Park, died Wednesday, May 14, 2014 in the comfort of her home surrounded by her loving family. Born March 21, 1949 in Rockford, daughter of Bernard A. and Therese (Waugh) Leigh. Attended St. Patrick Elementary School and graduated from Boylan High School in 1967. She was married to Thomas E. Pniewski in St. Patrick...

Harold C Tietz

Harold C Tietz

May 14, 2014

Harold C. Tietz, 90 of Rockford died Wednesday, May 14, 2014 at Anam Care. He was born August 5, 1923 the son of Carl and Ruth (Jameson) Tietz. Harold was proud to be a member of the first graduating class from East High School in 1941. He married the love of his life and best friend, Patricia M. Lynde at...

Melvin Roy Monson

Melvin Roy Monson

May 13, 2014

Melvin Roy Monson, a young 95 years, died peacefully at home on May 13, 2014 after a short illness. Born December 16, 1918 on a farm in Yorktown, Illinois, Melvin was the son of John and Ida (Nelson) Monson. In 1920, his family moved to North Dakota where Melvin spent his formative years. Melvin enlisted in the U.S. Navy in...

Phillip "Buzz" Frye

Phillip "Buzz" Frye

May 13, 2014

Phillip Wayne "Buzz" Frye, 76, Rockford, passed away Tuesday, May 13, 2014, at Rosewood Care Center. He was born June 9, 1937, in Ottawa, the son of Cecil and Jean (Hagen) Frye. Buzz was a Navy veteran serving from 1957 until 1961. While in the Navy he was a member of the color guard on the USS Blandy as it...

Dean A Pierson

Dean A Pierson

May 13, 2014

Dean A. Pierson, 73, of Rockford left this world serenely May 13, 2014 in his home. Born September 4, 1940, in Prophetstown, IL; son of Sivard and Myrtle (Lindquist) Pierson. Graduated from Prophetstown High School in 1958. After high school Dean served in the Army where he met hiswife-to-be, Marilyn. They married August 24, 1968 in Waukesha, WI, and later...

Walter J. Moskal

Walter J. Moskal

May 12, 2014

Walter J. Moskal, 61, of Cherry Valley entered eternal life on Monday, May 12, 2014. He was born on January 2, 1953 in Germany, the son of John and Maria Moskal. He graduated from the University of Illinois at Chicago in 1975 with an Engineering Degree and was a member of Alpha Kappa Psi Fraternity. His 28-year career began at...

Doris J. Stocker

Doris J. Stocker

May 12, 2014

Doris J. Stocker, 91, Rockford, passed away Monday, May 12, 2014, in OSF St. Anthony Medical Center. She was born January 3, 1923, in Appleton, WI, the daughter of Ted and Ella (Kandler) Felzer. Doris married Wayne L. Stocker in Appleton, WI in December, 1943. He passed away in March, 2009. She and Wayne traveled for many years and Doris...

Edward Wilson

Edward Wilson

May 11, 2014

Edward A. Wilson III of Rockford passed away Sunday May 11, 2014 at Anam Care. He was born November 4, 1933 in Detroit, MI the son of Edward A. and Ella Mae (Garrison) Wilson II. He graduated from the University of Detroit. He then went on to get his Master's Degree at the University of Illinois Chicago. He married Mary...

Joyce E. Beadnell

Joyce E. Beadnell

May 9, 2014

Joyce E. Beadnell, 63 of Rockford, IL passed away Friday, May 9, 2014, in SwedishAmerican Hospital. Born November 17, 1950, in Rockford; daughter of Frank and Vivian (Shelby) Ruggles. Married Jack Beadnell on August 3, 1969 in Rockford, IL. Formerly employed by Gray's IGA where she worked in their office for 35 years. Joyce enjoyed spending time with her children...

John A. Coad

John A. Coad

May 8, 2014

John A. Coad, 76, of Rockford passed away Thursday, May 8, 2014 in his home. Born September 22, 1937, in Rockford, the son of Edwin and Mildred (Leonard) Coad. John was a veteran of the United States Army serving in the Korean War. He married Sandra Morgan in 1988 in Las Vegas, Nevada. Later in his life, John owned the...

Darlene C. Bloomgren

Darlene C. Bloomgren

May 5, 2014

Darlene Charlotte Bloomgren, 81, Rockford, passed away Monday, May 5, 2014, in SwedishAmerican Hospital surrounded by her loving family. She was born August 16, 1932, in Rockford, the daughter of Frank and Bernice Feeley. Darlene married Dennis Bloomgren, in Rockford, on August 27, 1954. She attended Emmanuel Lutheran Church. Darlene was a member of the Navy Club Auxiliary, the Elida...