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Thomas W Smith
January 23, 2015
THOMAS W. SMITH, 77 ROCKFORD — Thomas W. Smith, 77, passed away Fri-day, Jan. 23, 2015, at Rock-ford Memorial Hospital. Born Oct. 17, 1937; the son of Orange and Genevieve (O’Malley) Smith. Graduated St. Thomas High School, Class of 1955. He married Bonnie McLaren in Rockford on June 28, 1968. Member of St. James Catholic Church. Thomas worked in sales...
Carol Sandeen
January 23, 2015
Carol Sandeen 76 of Rockford passed away Friday January 23, 2015 in Rockford Memorial Hospital. She was born July 9, 1938 in Belvidere, the daughter of Francis and Leota Bryant. She attended Belvidere High School. She married Edwin Sandeen in Rockford on July 13, 1957. She worked for Warner Lambert for over 25 years. Both Carol and her husband Edwin...
Laverne N Klaas
January 23, 2015
LaVerne N. Klaas, 86, of Rockford went home to be with his Lord on Friday, January 23, 2015. He was born on June 12, 1928 in Freeport, Illinois, the son of Nelson and Elsie (Altenbern) Klaas. LaVerne married Clara Untersee on June 17, 1950. He worked in the insurance business and he thanked God for the blessings of his family....
Charles Joseph Warren "Chuck" Bradley
January 20, 2015
Charles Joseph Warren “Chuck” Bradley, 89, Rockford, passed away Tuesday, January, 20, 2015, at Morning Star Village. He was born October 7, 1925, in Detroit, MI, the son of Francis and Louise (Rochon) Bradley. He was a graduate of Fordson High School in Detroit. Chuck was a veteran serving in the Merchant Marines. He married M. Kathleen “Katie” O’Connor in...
Shirley E. Ciolac
January 20, 2015
Shirley E. Ciolac, 88, originally from Rockford, formerly of Dundee, passed away January 20, 2015 at PA Peterson Nursing Center. Born June 1, 1926, in Chicago, the daughter of Louis E. and Laura E. (Girling) Linne. Shirley graduated from Schurz High School in 1944 in Chicago. She married John P. Ciolac on July 10, 1976 in Dundee. She worked for...
Harold E. Metz
January 20, 2015
Harold E. Metz, 79, of Rockton passed away peacefully in his home, Tuesday, January 20, 2015. Born Feb. 9, 1935, in Apple River, Illinois, the son of Louis and Mable (Nyborg) Metz. His family migrated to Rockton when he was two years old, where he chose to remain and raise his family. He attended Hononegah High School. Harold married Margaret...
Gerry E. Stromberg
January 19, 2015
Gerald E. Stromberg, 78, of Rockford, died Monday, January 19, 2015. Born on April 17, 1936, to Einer and Svea (Larson) Stromberg, in Rockford. Gerald was proud to have voluntarily served in the United States Army in the Vietnam War. Gerry was an avid dog lover, a devoted gardener, and really enjoyed birdwatching. He is survived by his sister, Gloria...
James A. Precourt
January 18, 2015
James A. Precourt, 87, of Rockford passed away Sunday, January 18, 2015 at The Villa at PA Peterson. Born July 7, 1927, in Chicago, the son of Joseph and Louise (Michalak) Precourt. Proudly served in the Navy during World War II. Married the former Joan Danaher on July 23, 1973. Employed at the Illinois Bell Telephone Company until his retirement...
Mary M. Caccia
January 17, 2015
Mary M. Caccia, 90, of Rockford, died Saturday, January 17, 2015, at Presence Cor Mariae. She was born on May 23, 1924, in Amboy, IL, the daughter of Frank and Kathryn Kelly. Mary enjoyed her volunteer work for various charities including St. Bernadettes Seniors, St. Bernadettes Funeral Ministry, and the Charity Guild. Mary was an avid golfer with both her...
Florence L. Tarquini
January 17, 2015
Florence Loretta (Paris) Tarquini, 91, a lifelong resident of Rockford, died Saturday, January 17, 2015 in her home with family at her side. She was born on May 8, 1923 the daughter of Anthony and Josephine Paris. Married her loving husband Dominic Tarquini on April 27, 1946 and was married for 66 years until his death in 2012. Worked for...
Danny A Morris
January 16, 2015
Danny A. Morris, 51, of Rockford, passed away on Friday, January 16, 2015, surrounded by his loving family. Born on May 20, 1963 in Belvidere; to parents Yvonne Rasmussen and Phil Morris. Danny will be remembered as a kind-hearted guy, who would give you the shirt off of his back. He is survived by his mom, Yvonne Rasmussen; dad, Phil...
Willis Adrian Dodd, Jr.
January 14, 2015
Willis Adrian Dodd, Jr, 80, Lake Carroll, passed away peacefully Wednesday, January 14, 2015, at Knapp Medical Center in Weslaco, Texas. He was born April 7, 1934, in Mitchell, SD, the son of Willis and Esther (Witzel) Dodd. Willis was a veteran of the Army serving during the Korean Conflict. He married Neva Jensen in 1954. Willis lived most of...
Joseph F. Di Mario
January 14, 2015
Joseph F Di Mario, son of Alfred and Jennie Di Mario, was born to life on November 23, 1924 in Rockford and born to eternity on Wednesday, January 14 in his home surrounded by his loving family. Joe graduated from West High School, Class of '42. He was a WWII veteran, joining the army in 1943. He was in 266...
Janet Marie Brown
January 14, 2015
Janet M. Brown, 84, of Rockford, devoted wife, mother and grandmother, died in her home surrounded by her family on Wednesday, January 14, 2015. Born on May 26, 1930, daughter of James and Erma (Hughes) Gallagher, in Rockford, IL. She graduated from Bishop Muldoon High School. Janet married Richard S. Brown on October 25, 1952, at the Cathedral of St....
William "Bill" Roger Anderson
January 14, 2015
William Roger “Bill” Anderson, 84, Rockford, passed away Wednesday, January 14, 2015, at OSF St. Anthony Medical Center. He was born May 8, 1930, in Rockford, the son of Julius and Edith (Carlson) Anderson. Bill was an Air Force veteran serving during the Korean Conflict. He was self-employed as a carpenter for many years. Bill married Edna Neff on July...
Pamela Elizabeth Corder
January 13, 2015
Pamela Elizabeth “Pam” Corder, 68, Rockford, passed away Tuesday, January 13, 2015, at SwedishAmerican Hospital. Loving mother, grandmother and friend, she was born June 30, 1946, in Warren, Ohio, the daughter of Walter and Myrtle (Tillery) Karnes. Pam retired from Rockford Power Train and was a very active member of Berean Baptist Church. Survived by her special friend, Marilyn Gay;...
Gerald D. "Jerry" King
January 13, 2015
Gerald D. “Jerry” King, 68, of Rockford passed away Tuesday, January 13, 2015 at Rockford Memorial Hospital. Born July 23, 1946, in Rockford, the son of Vernon L. and Kathryn (Scudder) King. Jerry was a Vietnam War veteran, serving in the United States Army. He married Sue Ingelse on December 30, 1972. He worked as a machinist for A American...
Josephine Edgren
January 13, 2015
Josephine “Jo” A. Edgren, 92, of Rockford passed away Tuesday, January 13, 2015 at River Bluff Nursing Home. Born October 2, 1922, in Rockford, the daughter of Nicholas and Angelina (Montaleone) Samartano. Josephine was a self-employed hairdresser who enjoyed crocheting, watching old movies, and reading novels by Danielle Steele. Josephine was also a member of the Dancing Dames and liked...
Mona Marino
January 13, 2015
On Tuesday, January 13, Mona lost her courageous battle with cancer. She now joins her husband, father, mother, sister, and other family members who were waiting for her at the gates of heaven. Born October 12, 1947 in Rockford; to Lloyd K. and Mary T. Hansen. She graduated from Boylan Catholic High School in June 1965. On December 29, 1965...
John L. Ritchie
January 12, 2015
John L. Ritchie, 89, of Rockford passed away Monday, January 12, 2015 at Presence St. Anne Center. Born August 9, 1925, in Rockford, the son of Albert and Evelyn (Erickson) Ritchie. John was a veteran serving in the United States Navy. He married Shirley M. Carlson on July 1, 1950. He was employed as an insurance agent for the Mutual...
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