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Local obituaries for the Rockford, IL area

Judith Armato

Judith Armato

June 9, 2013

Judith Ann Armato 70 of Rockford passed away Sunday June 9, 2013 in OSF St Anthony Medical Center. She was born December 14, 1942 in Rockford, the daughter of Elmer and Nellie Johnson. Graduated From East High School Class of 1960. She married Peter Armato on April 30, 1966 in Rockford. Peter predeceased her on July 11, 1993. Member of...

Herman J. Sorg

Herman J. Sorg

June 9, 2013

Herman J. Sorg, 81, Rockton, passed away Sunday, June 9, 2013, in his home after a long illness. He was born on April 10, 1932 in Pocahontas, Arkansas, the son of George and Mary (Thennes) Sorg. Herman married Wanda Cagle on September 20, 1952, in Pocahontas. She passed away on November 7, 1995. He was a member of St. Peter...

Herman J. Sorg

Herman J. Sorg

June 9, 2013

Herman J. Sorg, 81, Rockton, passed away Sunday, June 9, 2013, in his home after a long illness. He was born on April 10, 1932 in Pocahontas, Arkansas, the son of George and Mary (Thennes) Sorg. Herman married Wanda Cagle on September 20, 1952, in Pocahontas. She passed away on November 7, 1995. He was a member of St. Peter...

Thomas J. Connor

Thomas J. Connor

June 7, 2013

Thomas Connor, 57 Rockford�"Thomas Connor, 57 of Rockford passed away from a short illness Friday June 7, 2013 at St. Anne's Center. Born in Rockford on September 20, 1955 to Donald and Mary Ellen (Lake) Connor. He Graduated from Jefferson High School in 1973 and Illinois State University with a Bachelors in Business Psychology. Thomas worked for Rockford Ski Rack...

William H. Squire

William H. Squire

June 7, 2013

William H. Squire died June 7, 2013. He was born on September 20, 1923 in Johnstown, Pennsylvania. During World War II, William served as a corporal in the 3rd Joint Assault Signal Company of the 3rd Marine Division. He saw action on Guam and was wounded on Iwo Jima, earning a Purple Heart. After being honorably discharged, William married the...

Thomas J. Connor

Thomas J. Connor

June 7, 2013

Thomas Connor, 57 Rockford"Thomas Connor, 57 of Rockford passed away from a short illness Friday June 7, 2013 at St. Anne's Center. Born in Rockford on September 20, 1955 to Donald and Mary Ellen (Lake) Connor. He Graduated from Jefferson High School in 1973 and Illinois State University with a Bachelors in Business Psychology. Thomas worked for Rockford Ski Rack...

William H. Squire

William H. Squire

June 7, 2013

William H. Squire died June 7, 2013. He was born on September 20, 1923 in Johnstown, Pennsylvania. During World War II, William served as a corporal in the 3rd Joint Assault Signal Company of the 3rd Marine Division. He saw action on Guam and was wounded on Iwo Jima, earning a Purple Heart. After being honorably discharged, William married the...

Shirley J. Greer

Shirley J. Greer

June 6, 2013

Shirley Jean Greer 75 of Rockford passed away peacefully, Thursday June 6, 2013 in her home. She was born May 1, 1938 in Rockford, the daughter of Walter and Hilda Staff. She married John Greer in Rockton. John predeceased her in 2003. She attended East High School. Shirley managed Buddy Squirrel Nuts at CherryVale for many years, and then later...

Steven Tyler Russo

Steven Tyler Russo

June 6, 2013

Rockford'Steven Tyler "Ty" Russo, 34 of Rockford Went to be with his Heavenly Father June 6, 2013 in Billings, Montana. Born January 15, 1979 in Phoenix, Arizona to Patricia L. Russo-Wood and Steven S. Russo. Tyler attended Auburn High School and Rock Valley College. Survivors include; Mother, Patricia L. Russo-Wood; Father, Steven S. Russo; grandparents Albert and Mary L. Peila,...

Peter John Oberg

Peter John Oberg

June 6, 2013

Peter John Oberg, 48, Rockton, died Thursday, June 6, 2013 at Rockford Memorial Hospital from injuries resulting from a motorcycle accident. Born March 30, 1965 in Rockford, son of Jack and Sandra (Johnson) Oberg. Graduated from Hononegah High School and the University of Colorado at Boulder. He attended Central Christian Church in Beloit, WI. Peter loved all things related to...

Steven Tyler Russo

Steven Tyler Russo

June 6, 2013

Rockford—Steven Tyler "Ty" Russo, 34 of Rockford Went to be with his Heavenly Father June 6, 2013 in Billings, Montana. Born January 15, 1979 in Phoenix, Arizona to Patricia L. Russo-Wood and Steven S. Russo. Tyler attended Auburn High School and Rock Valley College. Survivors include; Mother, Patricia L. Russo-Wood; Father, Steven S. Russo; grandparents Albert and Mary L. Peila,...

Peter John Oberg

Peter John Oberg

June 6, 2013

Peter John Oberg, 48, Rockton, died Thursday, June 6, 2013 at Rockford Memorial Hospital from injuries resulting from a motorcycle accident. Born March 30, 1965 in Rockford, son of Jack and Sandra (Johnson) Oberg. Graduated from Hononegah High School and the University of Colorado at Boulder. He attended Central Christian Church in Beloit, WI. Peter loved all things related to...

Shirley J. Greer

Shirley J. Greer

June 6, 2013

Shirley Jean Greer 75 of Rockford passed away peacefully, Thursday June 6, 2013 in her home. She was born May 1, 1938 in Rockford, the daughter of Walter and Hilda Staff. She married John Greer in Rockton. John predeceased her in 2003. She attended East High School. Shirley managed Buddy Squirrel Nuts at CherryVale for many years, and then later...

Betty Spencer

Betty Spencer

June 5, 2013

Betty Loraine Spencer, 88, Rockford, passed away Wednesday, June 5, 2013, in OSF St. Anthony Medical Center surrounded by her loving family. She was born January 29, 1925, in Galesburg, the daughter of Durwood and Anna Marie (Duval) Thurman. Betty married Floyd Spencer, Jr. on October 24, 1947, in Knoxville, IL. He passed away July 21, 2009, in Rockford. She...

Peter B. Nolte

Peter B. Nolte

June 5, 2013

Peter B. " Pete" Nolte, 63, of Rockford, passed away on Wednesday, June 5, 2013 in Rockford Memorial Hospital surrounded by loved ones. He was born in New York on August 8, 1949, the son of Theodore and Elizabeth (Davies) Nolte. Peter graduated from Chicago-Kent College of Law and practiced law in Rockford for over 30 years. He was an...

Peter B. Nolte

Peter B. Nolte

June 5, 2013

Peter B. " Pete" Nolte, 63, of Rockford, passed away on Wednesday, June 5, 2013 in Rockford Memorial Hospital surrounded by loved ones. He was born in New York on August 8, 1949, the son of Theodore and Elizabeth (Davies) Nolte. Peter graduated from Chicago-Kent College of Law and practiced law in Rockford for over 30 years. He was an...

Betty L. Spencer

Betty L. Spencer

June 5, 2013

Betty Loraine Spencer, 88, Rockford, passed away Wednesday, June 5, 2013, in OSF St. Anthony Medical Center surrounded by her loving family. She was born January 29, 1925, in Galesburg, the daughter of Durwood and Anna Marie (Duval) Thurman. Betty married Floyd Spencer, Jr. on October 24, 1947, in Knoxville, IL. He passed away July 21, 2009, in Rockford. She...

Angeline M. Harrigan

Angeline M. Harrigan

June 3, 2013

Angeline M. Harrigan, 93, of Rockford passed away Monday, June 3, 2013 at Rockford Memorial Hospital. Born on December 14, 1919 in Rockford, the daughter to Peter and Theresa (Zanocco) Gaspari. She graduated from Rockford Business College. She married Roy C. Harrigan, Jr. Angeline was a devout Catholic and a Charter member of St. Bernadette Catholic Church. She was involved...

Angeline M. Harrigan

Angeline M. Harrigan

June 3, 2013

Angeline M. Harrigan, 93, of Rockford passed away Monday, June 3, 2013 at Rockford Memorial Hospital. Born on December 14, 1919 in Rockford, the daughter to Peter and Theresa (Zanocco) Gaspari. She graduated from Rockford Business College. She married Roy C. Harrigan, Jr. Angeline was a devout Catholic and a Charter member of St. Bernadette Catholic Church. She was involved...

Richard A. Strickland

Richard A. Strickland

June 2, 2013

Richard Arthur Strickland, Jr., 59, of Douglas, Wyoming passed away Sunday, June 2, 2013, in Rockford Memorial Hospital due to ALS (Lou Gehrig's Disease). He was born on January 12, 1954 in Madera, California, the son of Richard and Tencie Ann (Bunch) Strickland. Rich was a navy veteran serving during the Vietnam War era. Rich lived most of his life...