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George B Hermanson
July 28, 2013
George B. Hermanson, 88, Rockford, passed away on Sunday, July 28, 2013. He was born in Motala, Sweden on January 27, 1925; the son of Berndt and Hilma Emilia F. (Karlsson) Hermanson. George was a proud US veteran serving in the navy from 1943 – 1946. During WWII he was a guard gunner aboard the USS Adoniram and the USS...
Clara A. Ambrosia
July 28, 2013
Clara A. Ambrosia, 96 Rockford—Clara A. Ambrosia, 96 of Rockford died Sunday, July 28, 2013 at her home. Born on October 7, 1916 in Rockford, Il to Contido and Adella Vallini. Clara Married William Ambrosia on October 17, 1936 in Rockford. Member of St. Anthony of Padua Catholic Church. Clara worked for Wyman Street Bakery and was a homemaker. Survivors...
Jay Hallberg
July 28, 2013
Jay Hallberg 55 of Rockford passed away Sunday, July 28, 2013 in his home. Jay was born December 24, 1957 in Rockford, the son of Alan and Barbara Hallberg. Graduate of Guilford High School class of “75.” He married Therese Reynolds in Rockford on April 28, 1979. He worked for EPSON America FAR Group as there regional sales manager. Member...
Anna A Cascio
July 28, 2013
Anna A. Cascio, 84, Rockford, passed away on Sunday, July 28, 2013. She was born in Rockford on February 4, 1929; the daughter of James and Mary (Sciortino) Gagliano. Anna married Frank Cascio in Rockford on June 10, 1950. Anna was a wonderful wife, mother and grandmother, she was selfless and always put family first. She was an exceptional caregiver...
Anna A. Cascio
July 28, 2013
Anna A. Cascio, 84, Rockford, passed away on Sunday, July 28, 2013. She was born in Rockford on February 4, 1929; the daughter of James and Mary (Sciortino) Gagliano. Anna married Frank Cascio in Rockford on June 10, 1950. Anna was a wonderful wife, mother and grandmother, she was selfless and always put family first. She was an exceptional caregiver...
Ted E Killingsworth
July 26, 2013
Ted E. Killingsworth, 91 of Rockford died Friday, July 26, 2013 in his home. Born June 28, 1922 in Ellenton, South Carolina, the son of Ted and Bertha Killingsworth the eldest of their three sons which include Leo and Alan. He was an engineering graduate at Clemson University where he was a student council president and sang in the school...
Kenneth The Duz Kruse
July 26, 2013
Kenneth A. 'Ken' 'The Duz ' Kruse, 58, Rockford, passed away unexpectedly on Friday, July 26, 2013, at SwedishAmerican Hospital. He was born August 26, 1954, in Volga, South Dakota, the son of H. Lavone and Mavis (Chester) Kruse. Ken was a mechanic and most recently a maintenance worker for the Greater Chicago Rockford International Airport. Drag racing was his...
Kenneth "Ken" "The Duz" Kruse
July 26, 2013
Kenneth A. “Ken” “The Duz ” Kruse, 58, Rockford, passed away unexpectedly on Friday, July 26, 2013, at SwedishAmerican Hospital. He was born August 26, 1954, in Volga, South Dakota, the son of H. Lavone and Mavis (Chester) Kruse. Ken was a mechanic and most recently a maintenance worker for the Greater Chicago Rockford International Airport. Drag racing was his...
Ted E. Killingsworth
July 26, 2013
Ted E. Killingsworth, 91 of Rockford died Friday, July 26, 2013 in his home. Born June 28, 1922 in Ellenton, South Carolina, the son of Ted and Bertha Killingsworth the eldest of their three sons which include Leo and Alan. He was an engineering graduate at Clemson University where he was a student council president and sang in the school...
Jimmy Dale Hullinger
July 25, 2013
Jimmy Dale Hullinger 60 of Rockford departed from this world on July 25, 2013, Born October 13, 1952 in Rockford to Arnold and Leoma (Watson) Hullinger, married Jean Larson in 1970. Employed at Mott Brothers/Columbia Pipe and Supply for over 20 years, also ran Fantasy Music Karaoke. Jim enjoyed the outdoors, including camping and hunting. He was an avid Bears...
Jimmy Dale Hullinger
July 25, 2013
Jimmy Dale Hullinger 60 of Rockford departed from this world on July 25, 2013, Born October 13, 1952 in Rockford to Arnold and Leoma (Watson) Hullinger, married Jean Larson in 1970. Employed at Mott Brothers/Columbia Pipe and Supply for over 20 years, also ran Fantasy Music Karaoke. Jim enjoyed the outdoors, including camping and hunting. He was an avid Bears...
Darrell Adams
July 23, 2013
Darrell Adams, 78 of Rockford, died unexpectedly on July 23, 2013 in his home. Born June 15, 1935 in Peach Orchard, Arkansas the son of Chester and Mabel (Waters) Adams. He lived in Arkansas until he was 18 and then moved to Rockford. Darrell worked at Amerock as a tool and die maker for 46 years, retiring in 2000. Survivors...
Karen J. Taylor
July 23, 2013
Karen J. Taylor, 71, Rockford, died on Tuesday, July 23, 2013 in River Bluff Nursing Home from complications of Alzheimers. Born October 26, 1941 in Cape Girardeau, MO, daughter of Nell McBryde and Clarence Hedge. She received a bachelors degree from Northern Illinois University and was employed by Hamilton Sundstrand Corp. for many years before retiring in 2005. She loved...
Debra L. "Debbie" Herrick
July 23, 2013
Debra L. “Debbie” Herrick, 57, of Rockford passed away Tuesday, July 23, 2013 in her home. Born January 31, 1956 in Rockford, the daughter of Dyne and Glenese (Hansen) Bowers. Debbie graduated from Harlem High School. She married Robert Herrick on July 29, 1978 at Centennial United Methodist Church in Rockford. She loved life, gardening, dogs and cooking. Earlier in...
Karen J. Taylor
July 23, 2013
Karen J. Taylor, 71, Rockford, died on Tuesday, July 23, 2013 in River Bluff Nursing Home from complications of Alzheimers. Born October 26, 1941 in Cape Girardeau, MO, daughter of Nell McBryde and Clarence Hedge. She received a bachelors degree from Northern Illinois University and was employed by Hamilton Sundstrand Corp. for many years before retiring in 2005. She loved...
Janet L. Choppie
July 23, 2013
Janet L. Choppie 67 of Rockford passed away Tuesday July 23, 2013 in her home after a courageous battle with Multiple Sclerosis. She was born June 22, 1946 in Rockford. The daughter of Vincent and Angela (DiGiovanni) Ward. She graduated from West High School class of 64. She then went on to attend NIU where she became a member of...
Mary F. Adrignola
July 23, 2013
Mary F. Adrignola, 88, lifelong Rockford resident, died Tuesday, July 23, 2013 in Rockford Memorial Hospital. Born November 1, 1924, daughter of Michael and Matilda (Prince) Cassaro. Married Leonard J. Adrignola, Sr. on January 26, 1947. She had been a long time member of St. Patrick Catholic Church and was presently a member of St. Bernadette Catholic Church. Mary was...
Debra L. Herrick
July 23, 2013
Debra L. 'Debbie' Herrick, 57, of Rockford passed away Tuesday, July 23, 2013 in her home. Born January 31, 1956 in Rockford, the daughter of Dyne and Glenese (Hansen) Bowers. Debbie graduated from Harlem High School. She married Robert Herrick on July 29, 1978 at Centennial United Methodist Church in Rockford. She loved life, gardening, dogs and cooking. Earlier in...
Mary F Adrignola
July 23, 2013
Mary F. Adrignola, 88, lifelong Rockford resident, died Tuesday, July 23, 2013 in Rockford Memorial Hospital. Born November 1, 1924, daughter of Michael and Matilda (Prince) Cassaro. Married Leonard J. Adrignola, Sr. on January 26, 1947. She had been a long time member of St. Patrick Catholic Church and was presently a member of St. Bernadette Catholic Church. Mary was...
Darrell Adams
July 23, 2013
Darrell Adams, 78 of Rockford, died unexpectedly on July 23, 2013 in his home. Born June 15, 1935 in Peach Orchard, Arkansas the son of Chester and Mabel (Waters) Adams. He lived in Arkansas until he was 18 and then moved to Rockford. Darrell worked at Amerock as a tool and die maker for 46 years, retiring in 2000. Survivors...
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