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Local obituaries for the Rockford, IL area

Kathleen M. Murray

Kathleen M. Murray

June 14, 2013

Kathleen M. Murray, 58, Rockford, died peacefully Friday, June 14, 2013 at Kindred Hospital in Sycamore, IL. Born August 18, 1954 in Rockford, daughter of Donald W. and Junella M. (Vonck)Cavanagh. Graduated from Boylan High School in 1972. Married Michael A. Murray in St. Bernadette Church on October 15, 1977. She was employed as a systems analyst for Rockford Health...

Anthony W. Pryor

Anthony W. Pryor

June 11, 2013

Anthony W. Pryor, 45, Rockford, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, June 11, 2013 from natural causes. He was born in Rockford on November 21, 1967; the son of John and Felicia (Cox) Pryor. Anthony attended Boylan Catholic High School. He was the neighborhood barber and was a friend to many. He along with his family provided a safe place for...

Anthony W. Pryor

Anthony W. Pryor

June 11, 2013

Anthony W. Pryor, 45, Rockford, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, June 11, 2013 from natural causes. He was born in Rockford on November 21, 1967; the son of John and Felicia (Cox) Pryor. Anthony attended Boylan Catholic High School. He was the neighborhood barber and was a friend to many. He along with his family provided a safe place for...

Genevieve Barabasz

Genevieve Barabasz

June 10, 2013

Genevieve L. Barabasz, 76 of Belvidere died Monday, June 10, 2013 in her home. Born June 28, 1936 in Chicago the daughter of Oliver and Barbara Gillis. Married her loving husband Robert Barabasz on May 4, 1957 at St. Boniface in Chicago. Worked for Oak Park and Athens Fur Company, retiring in 1994. Survivors include her husband, Robert of Belvidere;...

Larry H. Bolduc

Larry H. Bolduc

June 10, 2013

Larry Henry Bolduc, 67, Rockford, passed away Monday, June 10, 2013, in his home surrounded by his loving family. He was born May 1, 1946, in Reedsburg, Wisconsin, the son of Bob and Loretta (Babcock) Bolduc. He is a Marine Corps veteran. Larry married Lorraine "Lori” Sawilski in Palos Hills on December 21, 1974. He was the former terminal manager...

Jean C. Braun

Jean C. Braun

June 10, 2013

Jean C. Braun, 88 Loving Wife, Mother, Grandmother and Sister Jean C. Braun, 88, Rockford, died at 4:00 p.m. on Monday, June 10, 2013 in Presence St. Anne Center. Born August 12, 1924 in Lidgerwood, ND, daughter of Adolph and Helen (Gulley) Healy. Attended grade school and graduated from St. Francis Academy in Hankinson, ND. Received her nurses registration degree...

Genevieve Barabasz

Genevieve Barabasz

June 10, 2013

Genevieve L. Barabasz, 76 of Belvidere died Monday, June 10, 2013 in her home. Born June 28, 1936 in Chicago the daughter of Oliver and Barbara Gillis. Married her loving husband Robert Barabasz on May 4, 1957 at St. Boniface in Chicago. Worked for Oak Park and Athens Fur Company, retiring in 1994. Survivors include her husband, Robert of Belvidere;...

Larry H. Bolduc

Larry H. Bolduc

June 10, 2013

Larry Henry Bolduc, 67, Rockford, passed away Monday, June 10, 2013, in his home surrounded by his loving family. He was born May 1, 1946, in Reedsburg, Wisconsin, the son of Bob and Loretta (Babcock) Bolduc. He is a Marine Corps veteran. Larry married Lorraine "Lori' Sawilski in Palos Hills on December 21, 1974. He was the former terminal manager...

Jean C. Braun

Jean C. Braun

June 10, 2013

Jean C. Braun, 88 Loving Wife, Mother, Grandmother and Sister Jean C. Braun, 88, Rockford, died at 4:00 p.m. on Monday, June 10, 2013 in Presence St. Anne Center. Born August 12, 1924 in Lidgerwood, ND, daughter of Adolph and Helen (Gulley) Healy. Attended grade school and graduated from St. Francis Academy in Hankinson, ND. Received her nurses registration degree...

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...

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...