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Billy C. Puckett
February 22, 2014
Billy Clark Puckett passed way unexpectedly on Saturday, February 22, 2014 at his home in Loves Park, Illinois. He was born in Corpus Christi, Texas on July 11, 1948. He moved from Houston, Texas to Rockford, Illinois in 1986 to work for Clinton Electronics where he worked for 28 years. He is survived by his daughter, Sheri Puckett Ford and...
Elisabeth Sauer Schmit Arbuckle
February 21, 2014
Elisabeth V. Sauer (Schmit) Arbuckle 2-9-1921-2/21/2014 Elisabeth V. Sauer (Schmit) Arbuckle, 93, Davenport, IA, died Friday, February 21, 2014 in the Kahl Home in Davenport. Born February 9, 1921 in Oregon, IL, daughter of August Charles and Minnie (Barber) Sauer. She attended nursing school at St. Anthony School of Nursing in Rockford and married James M. Schmit in July of...
Virgie M. Suggs
February 20, 2014
Virgie Mae Suggs of Rockford passed away on Thursday February 20, 2014 at home surrounded by loving family. Virgie was born January 31, 1944 in Durant, MS the daughter of Joe Roby and Lucille Bruce Holmes. She attended schools in Mississippi and moved to Rockford. She was a long time employee at Hamilton-Sundstrand and upon retirement she started her day...
Khampha Phetvixai
February 19, 2014
Khampha Phetvixai, 63 of Rockford died Wednesday, February 19, 2014 at OSF St. Anthony Medical Center. Born December 5, 1950 in Laos and is married to his loving wife Bouaphanh Phetvixai. Funeral services will be held on Saturday, February 22, 2014 at Noon at Fitzgerald Funeral Home, Mulford chapel with a visitation from 10 a.m. until time of service. Interment...
Darcie B. Eklund
February 19, 2014
Rockford—Darcie Beth Eklund of Rockford died Wednesday, February 19, 2014. Born October 17, 1966 to Bruce and Paula (Stinson) Eklund. A graduate of Jefferson High School. Darcie worked as a Porter for Balley's Fitness Center. A member of First Free Church and co-founder of First Free Special Ministries. Member of Rockford Special Olympics. Survivors; Parents, Bruce and Paula; brothers, Douglas...
Lemule "David" Dawson
February 17, 2014
Lemule David Dawson 60 of Rockford passed away Monday February 17, 2014 in Rockford Memorial Hospital. He was born July 26, 1953 in Bakersfield, CA, the son of Elisha and Wanda Dawson. Graduate of West High School, class of 73. He was in the US Army and served in the Vietnam War where he received the National Defense Service Medal...
Betty Stout
February 17, 2014
Betty J. Stout 91 of Rockford passed away Monday, February 17, 2014 in Crimson Pointe. She was born may 26, 1922 in rural Rockford. The daughter of Arnold and Alice Bengston. She attended Oak Grove School on Prairie Road for 8 years and graduated from Rockford High School in 1939. She married Bill Stout in 1942 and were together for...
Cecelia 'Iyonne' Clausen
February 16, 2014
Cecelia 'Iyonne' Clausen, 79, of Rockford, passed away on Sunday, February 16, 2014 surrounded by her loving family. She was born at home in Hancock, Wisconsin on December 14, 1934, the daughter of Ivan and Marie (Petersen) Gustin. Iyonne graduated from Rockford West High School in 1952 where she loved drawing and painting with water colors. She married Jerry Clausen...
William M. Lembke
February 15, 2014
William M. Lembke, 83, of Cherry Valley passed away Saturday, February 15, 2014 at Presence Cor Mariae Center. Born in Elgin, on August 5, 1930, the son of William and Augusta (Fischer) Lembke. William was a veteran serving in the United States Army. He married Esther Iehl on March 11, 1967; she predeceased him on March 13, 2013. William loved...
James Jon Capone
February 14, 2014
James Jon "Jim" Capone, 70, Rockford, passed away Friday, February 14, 2014, at home surrounded by his loving family. He was born June 20, 1943, in Freeport, the son of Joseph R. and Kathryn (Becker) Capone. Jim attended Rockford schools, setting a record in backstroke at Washington Jr. High School. He later studied and performed with the Rockford Dance Company...
Linda Claire Brown
February 13, 2014
Linda Claire Brown, 66, Loves Park, passed away Thursday, February 13, 2014, in her home surrounded by her loving family. She was born July 10, 1947, in St. Louis, MO, the daughter of Karl and Katherine (House) Horter. Linda graduated with her Bachelor's degree from Culver- Stockton College in Canton, MO and earned her Master's in Education from St. Xavier...
John William Bauer
February 12, 2014
John William Bauer passed away peacefully with his family by his side on February 12, 2014, after nearly a two year battle with ALS. John was born in Rockford, IL, on October 3, 1971, to Edward J. Bauer and Janice M. (Fisher) Bauer. He was a loving father, son, brother and friend and was cherished and very much loved by...
Harvie F. Rodgers
February 10, 2014
Harvie F. Rodgers, 93, of Rockford, passed away on Monday, February 10, 2014. He was born in Atkins Arkansas on June 2, 1920; the son of Joe and Liza (Guest) Rodgers. Harvie married Rose Lucido in Rockford on November 27, 1947. He was a proud US Veteran serving his country in the Tankers 10th Armored Infantry of the 3rd Army...
Bonnie Bonetti-Hurless
February 10, 2014
Bonnie R. Bonetti-Hurless, 89, of Rockford passed away Monday, February 10, 2014 at Swedish American Hospital. Born November 5, 1924 in Wichita, Kansas, the daughter of Michael E. and Florence I. (Amidon) Loder. She married Lawrence "Larry" J. Bonetti in 1943; he preceded her in death in 1974. She married Bernard Hurless in 2002. She worked as a manger of...
David Richard Scott
February 8, 2014
David Richard Scott, 54, Rockford, passed away Saturday, February 8, 2014, following an accident. He was born February 27, 1959, in Carthage, IL, the son of Richard and Beverly (Barnett) Scott. David worked as a machinist at Rochelle Foods. He enjoyed trapshooting and loved to spend time with his family. Survived by his parents, Dick and Beverly; his brother, Michael...
David G. Cronebaugh
February 8, 2014
David G. Cronebaugh, 57 of Rockford and formerly of Ohio, died unexpectedly Saturday, February 8, 2014 at Swedish American Hospital after sustaining injuries from a fall. He was born September 27, 1956 in Dover, Ohio the son of David E. and Judith A. ( Enold) Cronebaugh. Graduated from Ontario High School and attended the University of Akron. David was currently...
John R. "Jack" Hackett
February 7, 2014
John R. "Jack" Hackett 85 of Rockford passed away Friday, February 7, 2014 in his home. He was born September 6, 1928 in Dixon, IL, the son of Avon and Madolin Coover Hackett. He graduated from Dixon High School, class of "46". Jack attended Drake University and Rockford School of Business. He served in the US Army from 1950 –...
Michael Allen
February 6, 2014
MICHAEL ALLEN ROCKFORD - Michael was born on July 18, 1955 to Lora Allen and Samuel Smith in Rockford, IL. Michael Allen was employed at Ingersoll, Pink Pony, and Conagra Foods. He attended East High School in Rockford, IL. Michael enjoyed riding motorcycles, fishing, and enjoyed spending time with family and friends. He will be greatly missed. He leaves behind...
Jeanne Ann Mcgowan
February 3, 2014
Jeanne Ann McGowan, 81, of Rockford, left us peacefully on Monday evening February 3, 2014 surrounded by her loving family. She was born in Darlington, WI. on September 8, 1932, the daughter of Walter and Helene (Parkinson) Murray. She moved to Rockford with her family in 1941, then graduated from Rockford Public Schools. A chance meeting at a dance led...
Dorothy M. Malone
January 31, 2014
Dorothy M. Malone, 88, of Rockton passed away Friday, January 31, 2014 at Alpine Fireside Nursing Home. Born August 15, 1925, in Dubuque, Iowa, the daughter of Ilo & Celesta (Fields) Jenkins. She married Charles E. Malone in Rockford on July 27, 1946; he preceded her in death on December 1, 2001. Dorothy worked for many years as a purchasing...
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