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Ann Lucille Didier
November 29, 2013
Ann Lucille Didier, 83, Rockford, passed away Friday, November 29, 2013, in her home surrounded by her loving family. She was born December 30, 1929, in St. Louis, MO, the daughter of Andrew and Paulina (Antich) Beg. Ann married William A. "Bill" Didier in St. Louis, MO, on October 25, 1952. She was a mother, grandmother, great-grandmother and homemaker extraordinaire....
Gerald Dean "Jerry" Mattson
November 28, 2013
Gerald Dean "Jerry" Mattson, 72, Belvidere, passed away Thursday, November 28, 2013, at OSF St. Anthony Medical Center. He was born May 24, 1941, in Ashland, WI, the son of Henry and Elsie (Johnson) Mattson. He was a 1959 graduate of Ondossagon High School and after graduation served in the Army from 1963 until 1965. Jerry married Sherry Ann Osterberg...
Donald Eugene Crosty
November 28, 2013
Donald Eugene Crosty 81 of Rockford passed away Thursday November 28, 2013 in his home. He was born July 6, 1932 in Rockford, the son of Paul and Helen Crosty. He married Barbara Hodges in Rockford on March 27, 1953, they were married for 60 years. Don worked for Muller Pinehurst Dairy for over 35 years, retiring in 1993. Don...
Katherine "Katie" Kozlowski
November 28, 2013
Katie was an angel taken to Heaven on November 28th 2013 but was first given as a gift from God on April 6, 1990 in Harvard. Growing up Katie loved life and was never afraid of something new. Life changes and so did Katie. She was currently attending Rock Valley College to become a full time nurse and was employed...
Dale C. Hjerpe
November 27, 2013
Dale Carl Hjerpe, 69, of Cherry Valley, died unexpectedly Wednesday November 27, 2013. Son of Harold Carl and Donna Elvine Hjerpe, Dale was born August 10, 1944 in Milwaukee. He grew up with siblings Carol, Sue, and Kent. He attended high school at John Adams in South Bend, IN, and college at Purdue and Illinois Weslyan. He also served in...
Christopher J. Timko
November 25, 2013
Christopher J. Timko, 46, of Rockton passed away at home on Monday, November 25, 2013 after a courageous battle with cancer and achieved his ultimate goal of heaven. He was born in Staunton, IL on January 18, 1967; the son of Daniel and Susan (Burtle) Timko. Chris grew up in Roscoe, IL and graduated from Hononegah High School class of...
Darlene H. Mcnulty
November 24, 2013
DARLENE H. Mc NULTY, 79, ROCKFORD, IL - Darlene "Dar" Helen Mc Nulty 79, of Rockford, IL passed on peacefully surrounded by her family to be with the Lord on November 24, 2013 after a long term illness. Dar was born on June 2nd, 1934 to John and Louise (Hocrath) Krischke in Rockford, IL. She graduated from Rockford West High...
Margaret Rose Devita
November 23, 2013
Margaret Rose DeVita, 90 Loving and Devoted Wife, Mother and Grandmother Margaret R. DeVita, 90, Rockford, was born to eternal life on November 23, 2013. Born March 20, 1923 in Detroit, MI, daughter of Andrew and Diana (Laudicina) Vissillo. Married William A. DeVita in the Shrine of the Little Flower Church, Royal Oaks, MI on June 28, 1952. While living...
Rosalie L. Belford
November 21, 2013
Rosalie L. Belford 94 of Rockton passed away Thursday November 21, 2013 in Highview in the Woodlands. She was born February 14, 1919 in Chicago, IL, the daughter of Alexander and Katherine Rago. She married Andrew Belford on December 16, 1945 in Chicago. Member of St. Bernadette Church. Survivors include her husband Andrew. Daughters; Terri (John) Belford Maier and Andrea...
Heidi Marie Hasenzahl-Kearns
November 21, 2013
Heidi Marie Hasenzahl-Kearns, 34, Loves Park, passed away on Thursday evening, November 21, 2013 in her home. Born August 6, 1979 in Natick, MA, daughter of Donald G. Hasenzahl and Sheryl M.(Voecks) Semiche. Married Holli M. Kearns in Boston on August 18, 2013. Employed in sales by Verizon Wireless for over 7 years. Heidi loved everything pink, Coach purses, flip-flops,...
Darrick R. Wardenburg
November 21, 2013
Darrick Roger Wardenburg died peacefully in his sleep on November 21, 2013, after a four year battle with ALS. Darrick was born in Cedar Rapids, Iowa, on August 30, 1971, to Roger and Karen (Geery) Wardenburg. He was a loving son and much loved by Karen and Roger. He inherited much of his father's gregarious nature and sense of humor....
William George "Bill" Mann
November 21, 2013
William George "Bill" Mann, 82, Rockford, passed away Thursday, November 21, 2013, in his home. He was born February 17, 1931, in Pinckneyville, the son of George and Rose (Schneider) Mann. Bill married Ella Marie Heuman in Rockford on November 12, 1955. Ella predeceased him on September 3, 2013. He was a veteran of the Army serving in Germany during...
Matthew A. Zimmer
November 20, 2013
Matthew A. Zimmer, 41, of Byron, IL passed away on Wednesday, November 20, 2013. He was born on September 9, 1972, in Rockford; the son of Richard and Marleen Zimmer. He graduated from Boylan High School and University of Illinois in Electrical Engineering. Matt was a loving father, great brother, and wonderful son. He loved his children with all his...
Phillip Roehrig
November 20, 2013
Phillip J. Roehrig, 86, of Rockford passed away Wednesday, November 20, 2013 at OSF St. Anthony Medical Center. Born in Ludington, Michigan on June 30, 1927 to Philip M. and Myrtle Roehrig. He was raised in Ludington and served in the United States Army 3rd infantry from 1945 – 1947. After service, Phil attended the University of Notre Dame, graduating...
Bradley Gene "Brad" Jacobsen
November 20, 2013
Bradley Gene "Brad" Jacobsen, 58, Rockford, passed away Wednesday, November 20, 2013, at University of Wisconsin Hospital in Madison, WI, surrounded by his family. He was born December 28, 1954, in Webster Groves, MO, the son of Merril Gene and Marcella Jean (Harrison) Jacobsen. Brad married Virginia "Virg" Anderson in Wausau, WI on June 10, 1978. He was employed by...
Karen L. Maness
November 19, 2013
Karen L. Maness, 66, of Rockford passed away on Tuesday, November 19, 2013. She was born in Chicago, IL on September 11, 1947; the daughter of John and Helen (Blom) Jarmotz. Karen married Bob Maness in October of 1982. Karen received her bachelor's degree in math from Illinois State University. She worked as a substitute teacher in the beginning of...
Frank Leslie Sincox
November 19, 2013
Frank Leslie Sincox II, 85, Rockford, passed away Tuesday, November 19, 2013, in Presence St. Anne Center. He was born June 29, 1928, in Freeport, the son of Frank Leslie and Loretta (Gerlich) Sincox . He lived most of his life in Rockford graduating from Rockford East High School, class of 1947, where he played center and was the captain...
Edwin Ed Zahorik
November 19, 2013
Edwin "Ed" Zahorik Jr. of Rockford passed away Tuesday November19, 2013 in his home after a short battle with cancer. He was born February 8, 1928 in Hawarden, Iowa. The son of Edwin V. Zahorik Sr and Lillian F. Falt. He served in the Army as an Engineer. He achieved the rank of T-5. In 1951 he graduated from the...
Katherine Marie Bradley
November 18, 2013
Katherine Marie Bradley, (nee Kammerer), 90,Rockford, died Monday, November 18, 2013 in OSF St. Anthony Medical Center. Born June 17, 1923 in Rockford, daughter of Warren and Lois (Campbell) Kammerer. Graduated from Pecatonica High School in 1941 and spent time living in Chicago during WWII. Married Donal Bradley in the Pecatonica Methodist Church on May 3, 1947. She worked as...
Michael L Carroll
November 17, 2013
Michael L. Carroll, 64, passed on in the comfort of his home on Sunday, November 17, 2013 with his wife, the love of his family and friends and his golden retriever Oscar by his side having endured a short and courageous battle with cancer. Mike was born on December 22, 1948 to George "Mike" and Patricia Carroll in Eau Claire,...
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