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George Joseph Jurgens
August 11, 2013
George Joseph Jurgens, 81, Rockford, passed away Sunday, August 11, 2013, in Presence Cor Mariae Center. He was born May 12, 1932, in Chicago. George served in the Army during the Korean Conflict and was based in Japan. He married Julia Rodek in Wheaton on October 19, 1974. He was an electrical engineer with Lavezzi Precision Products for many years,...
Patsy R. Spray
August 11, 2013
Patsy R. Spray, 68, of Rockford, surrendered this life to be with Our Lord on Sunday, August 11, 2013 after a lengthy illness. Born on November 17, 1944 in Corning, Arkansas, the youngest of seven children to Henry and Edna (Moore) Hollaway. Attended Rockford schools. Patsy was united in marriage to Charles L. Spray on January 27, 1962 in Rockford,...

George Joseph Jurgens
August 11, 2013
George Joseph Jurgens, 81, Rockford, passed away Sunday, August 11, 2013, in Presence Cor Mariae Center. He was born May 12, 1932, in Chicago. George served in the Army during the Korean Conflict and was based in Japan. He married Julia Rodek in Wheaton on October 19, 1974. He was an electrical engineer with Lavezzi Precision Products for many years,...
Annetta Frisella
August 9, 2013
Annetta “Lena” Frisella 91 of Rockford passed away Friday August 9, 2013 in Rosewood Care Center. She was born June 17, 1922 in Rockford, the daughter of Sam and Josephine Giglio. She married Joseph Frisella on July 26, 1941 in Rockford. Joseph predeceased her on August 18, 1991. She was a member of St Anthony Church, St Mary Club, St...
Annetta "Lena" Frisella
August 9, 2013
Annetta "Lena" Frisella 91 of Rockford passed away Friday August 9, 2013 in Rosewood Care Center. She was born June 17, 1922 in Rockford, the daughter of Sam and Josephine Giglio. She married Joseph Frisella on July 26, 1941 in Rockford. Joseph predeceased her on August 18, 1991. She was a member of St Anthony Church, St Mary Club, St...
Gene L. Sandona
August 8, 2013
Gene L. Sandona, 96, of Rockford, passed away on Thursday, August 8, 2013 in Rosewood Care Center. Born January 1, 1917 in Rockford; daughter of Dominic and Palmina (Piccirilli) Burratti. Married Reno P. Sandona on October 12, 1940. She was the oldest member of the Venetian Club Auxillary and a former member of Mauh-Nah-Tee-See Country Club where she enjoyed golfing...
Lori Ann O'Brien
August 8, 2013
Lori Ann (Parrovecchio) O’Brien, 53, passed away peacefully at 7:00 p.m. Thursday, August 8, 2013, in her home with her family and friends. Born July 21, 1960 in Rockford the daughter of Tony and Josephine Parrovecchio. Graduate of Boylan Catholic High School class of 1978 and from the University of Nevada Las Vegas with honors in 1994. Lori went on...
Lori O'Brien
August 8, 2013
Lori Ann (Parrovecchio) O'Brien, 53, passed away peacefully at 7:00 p.m. Thursday, August 8, 2013, in her home with her family and friends. Born July 21, 1960 in Rockford the daughter of Tony and Josephine Parrovecchio. Graduate of Boylan Catholic High School class of 1978 and from the University of Nevada Las Vegas with honors in 1994. Lori went on...
Gene L. Sandona
August 8, 2013
Gene L. Sandona, 96, of Rockford, passed away on Thursday, August 8, 2013 in Rosewood Care Center. Born January 1, 1917 in Rockford; daughter of Dominic and Palmina (Piccirilli) Burratti. Married Reno P. Sandona on October 12, 1940. She was the oldest member of the Venetian Club Auxillary and a former member of Mauh-Nah-Tee-See Country Club where she enjoyed golfing...
Sandra Bachman Nordenberg
August 7, 2013
Sandra L. Bachman Nordenberg, 58, Winnebago, died on Wednesday, August 7, 2013 in OSF St. Anthony Medical Center. Born September 3, 1954 in Rockford, daughter of Lester D. and Frances L. Williams Bachman. Graduated from Auburn High School in 1972 and received an Associates Degree from Rock Valley College. She was employed by Unison Industries for many years and was...
Sandra Bachman Nordenberg
August 7, 2013
Sandra L. Bachman Nordenberg, 58, Winnebago, died on Wednesday, August 7, 2013 in OSF St. Anthony Medical Center. Born September 3, 1954 in Rockford, daughter of Lester D. and Frances L. Williams Bachman. Graduated from Auburn High School in 1972 and received an Associates Degree from Rock Valley College. She was employed by Unison Industries for many years and was...
Valdine Ruth Anderson
August 6, 2013
ValdineRuthAnderson, nee Andersen, was born on Christmas Eve in 1924 on a farm in Harlan, Iowa. She was the middle child of five children. She died on Tuesday, August 6th, 2013 in Rockford, Illinois. Surviving her are two brothers, Harold Andersen of Harlan, Iowa and Dr. Ken Andersen of Champaign, Illinois, and one sister, Marilyn Arnold of Loveland, Colorado. Also...

Valdine Ruth Anderson
August 6, 2013
ValdineRuthAnderson, nee Andersen, was born on Christmas Eve in 1924 on a farm in Harlan, Iowa. She was the middle child of five children. She died on Tuesday, August 6th, 2013 in Rockford, Illinois. Surviving her are two brothers, Harold Andersen of Harlan, Iowa and Dr. Ken Andersen of Champaign, Illinois, and one sister, Marilyn Arnold of Loveland, Colorado. Also...
Susan L. Nilles
August 5, 2013
Susan L. Nilles July 29, 1945 - August 5, 2013 Susan went home with our Lord on Monday August 5, 2013. Born July 29, 1945 in Chicago to Raymond and Alma Hebel. Married Raymond F. Nilles on May 8, 1965 in Markham, IL. Susan led a courageous and joy filled life. She graduated from Bremen High School In 1963 and...
Susan L. Nilles
August 5, 2013
Susan went home with our Lord on Monday August 5, 2013. Born July 29, 1945 in Chicago to Raymond and Alma Hebel. Married Raymond F. Nilles on May 8, 1965 in Markham, IL. Susan led a courageous and joy filled life. She graduated from Bremen High School In 1963 and obtained her Nursing Degree in 1979 at Rock Valley and...
Walter F. Ryan
August 4, 2013
Walter F. Ryan 79 of Rockford passed away Sunday August 4, 2013 in his home surrounded by his family. He was born August 25, 1933 in Jersey City, NJ, the son of Walter and Edith Ryan. He served in the Army and was stationed in Korea in the 828 Medical Battalion, during the Korean War. He married Marianne Swierzynski in...
Walter F. Ryan
August 4, 2013
Walter F. Ryan 79 of Rockford passed away Sunday August 4, 2013 in his home surrounded by his family. He was born August 25, 1933 in Jersey City, NJ, the son of Walter and Edith Ryan. He served in the Army and was stationed in Korea in the 828 Medical Battalion, during the Korean War. He married Marianne Swierzynski in...
Paul L. Alongi
August 3, 2013
Paul L. Alongi, 90, Rochelle, passed away on August 3, 2013 at Rochelle Community Hospital in Rochelle, IL. Paul was born on December 28, 1922 in Batavia, IL to Saverio and Carmela (Scibetta) Alongi. Paul grew up in Geneva, IL. He attended Northern Illinois University in Dekalb, IL where he received a Bachelors Degree in Education. Paul was a successful...
Paul L. Alongi
August 3, 2013
Paul L. Alongi, 90, Rochelle, passed away on August 3, 2013 at Rochelle Community Hospital in Rochelle, IL. Paul was born on December 28, 1922 in Batavia, IL to Saverio and Carmela (Scibetta) Alongi. Paul grew up in Geneva, IL. He attended Northern Illinois University in Dekalb, IL where he received a Bachelors Degree in Education. Paul was a successful...

Agustin Cruz
August 2, 2013
Agustin Cruz, 94, Rockford, died Friday, August 2, 2013. Born May 26, 1919 in Mexico. Survivors include 6 children, 21 grandchildren and 26 great-grandchildren. Predeceased by his parents, wife, son and granddaughter. Mass of Christian Burial at 10:00 a.m. Thursday, August 8. 2013 in St. Edward Catholic Church. Burial in Calvary Cemetery. Visitation from 5:30-7:00 p.m. Wednesday in Fitzgerald Funeral...
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