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Margaret H. Datschefski
February 25, 2013
Margaret (Marge) H. Datschefski, 82, passed away peacefully at OSF St. Anthony Medical Center on Monday, February 25, 2013 with her family (children, grandchildren and greatgrandchildren) at her side. She was born on March 6, 1930, the daughter of Delay and Laura Sterner. On October 11, 1951, she married Robert Datschefski. He predeceased her on February 28, 2009. Marge worked...
Charles A. Buttacavoli
February 25, 2013
Charles A. Buttacavoli, 69, of Loves Park left this life to go be with the Lord on Monday, February 25, 2013 surrounded by his loving family.Born to John and Angelina (Fiorenza) Buttacavoli on June 2, 1943; he was a lifetime resident of Rockford.He graduated from St. Thomas High School.He married Joan Hinkle on June 4, 1966 at St. Patrick Catholic...
Margaret H. Datschefski
February 25, 2013
Margaret (Marge) H. Datschefski, 82, passed away peacefully at OSF St. Anthony Medical Center on Monday, February 25, 2013 with her family (children, grandchildren and greatgrandchildren) at her side.nbsp; She was born on March 6, 1930, the daughter of Delay and Laura Sterner.nbsp; On October 11, 1951, she married Robert Datschefski.nbsp; He predeceased her on February 28, 2009.nbsp;nbsp; Marge worked...
Charles A. Buttacavoli
February 25, 2013
Charles A. Buttacavoli, 69, of Loves Park left this life to go be with the Lord on Monday, February 25, 2013 surrounded by his loving family.Born to John and Angelina (Fiorenza) Buttacavoli on June 2, 1943; he was a lifetime resident of Rockford.He graduated from St. Thomas High School.He married Joan Hinkle on June 4, 1966 at St. Patrick Catholic...
Phyllis Conery
February 25, 2013
Phyllis Mary Conery,88, of Rockford, passed away Monday, February 25, 2013.Born January 6, 1925 in Lee County Illinois; the daughter of Frederick and Hildegard (Herrmann) Bates.Phyllis was employed as a registered nurse at OSF St. Anthony Hospital, Rockford Memorial Hospital and the Winnebago County Health Department.Phyllis was a member of St. Edwards Church where she sang in the Choir for...
David Baylis
February 25, 2013
David Arthur Baylis, 71 of Rockford died Monday, Feb. 25, 2013 at home. Born August 3, 1941 in Rock Falls, IL the son of Lawrence and Evelyn (Bryant)nbsp;Baylis. He was raised on a farm in Muscoda, WI. Graduated from Newman High School in Sterling, ILnbsp;nbsp;and served in the US Air Force stationed in Korea. Married his loving wife Joanne Finan...
Estelle P. Sawicki
February 24, 2013
Estelle (Pat) Sawicki, 94, of Cherry Valley, passed away peacefully on Sunday, February 24, 2013 at SwedishAmerican Hospital surrounded by her loving family. Born August 12, 1918 in Kewanee, IL; daughter of Phillip and Salomea (Kuzniar) Kula. Married Edward Sawicki in Rockford, IL in 1949, they enjoyed 62 years of true happiness together until he passed away in May 2011....
Richard Budden
February 24, 2013
Richard Dick Budden 75 of Rockford passed away Sunday February 24, 2013 in his home.nbsp; He was born May 31, 1937 in Galena, IL.nbsp; The son of George and Lucille Levins Budden.nbsp; Dick graduated from St Thomas High School, class of 55.nbsp; He married Cora Schorn in Hampshire, IL at St. Charles Borromeo Church.nbsp; He worked for Estwing Manufacturing and...
Richard Budden
February 24, 2013
Richard "Dick" Budden 75 of Rockford passed away Sunday February 24, 2013 in his home. He was born May 31, 1937 in Galena, IL. The son of George and Lucille Levins Budden. Dick graduated from St Thomas High School, class of 55. He married Cora Schorn in Hampshire, IL at St. Charles Borromeo Church. He worked for Estwing Manufacturing and...
Estelle (Pat) Sawicki
February 24, 2013
Estelle (Pat) Sawicki, 94, of Cherry Valley, passed away peacefully on Sunday, February 24, 2013 at SwedishAmerican Hospital surrounded by her loving family. Born August 12, 1918 in Kewanee, IL; daughter of Phillip and Salomea (Kuzniar) Kula. Married Edward Sawicki in Rockford, IL in 1949, they enjoyed 62 years of true happiness together until he passed away in May 2011....
Karen D. Shafer
February 24, 2013
Karen Denise Shafer, 58, Rockford, passed away Sunday, February 24, 2013. She was born August 13, 1954, in City Terrace, California; the daughter of G. Pat and Joan J. (Cantarano) Gendron. Karen married Gael Shafer in Rockford on April 21, 2006. She was employed as a Registered Nurse in the Obstetric Department at OSF St. Anthony Medical Center for 35...
Karen D. Shafer
February 24, 2013
Karen Denise Shafer, 58, Rockford, passed away Sunday, February 24, 2013.nbsp; She was born August 13, 1954, in City Terrace, California; the daughter of G. Pat and Joan J. (Cantarano) Gendron.nbsp; Karen married Gael Shafer in Rockford on April 21, 2006.nbsp; She was employed as a Registered Nurse in the Obstetric Department at OSF St. Anthony Medical Center for 35...
Grace Arendt
February 23, 2013
Grace L. Arendt 95 of Rockford passed away Saturday February 23, 2013 in Provena St Anne Center.She was born March 8, 1917 in Merrill, WI, the daughter of Andrew and Ruth Slivinski.She married John Arendt on August 15, 1932 in Waukegan, IL.John Predeceased her in 1969.She worked fro JL Clark for 35 years.Member of St. Edwards Church, St. Edwards Ladies...
Paul Robert Huenkemeier
February 23, 2013
Paul Robert Huenkemeiernbsp;nbsp;nbsp;nbsp;nbsp;nbsp;nbsp;nbsp;nbsp;nbsp;nbsp;nbsp;nbsp;nbsp;nbsp;nbsp;nbsp;nbsp;nbsp;nbsp;nbsp;nbsp;nbsp;nbsp;nbsp;nbsp;nbsp;nbsp;nbsp;nbsp;nbsp;nbsp;nbsp;nbsp;nbsp;Paul Robert Huenkemeier, of Rockford, died in his home at 2:00 a.m., Saturday, February 23, 2013, after lengthy illnesses. Born July 17, 1930; the son of Paul amp; Frances (Tunison) Huenkemeier. Paul lived most of his life in Rockford. As a child, he was baptized and confirmed at Centennial Methodist Church. After graduating from East High School in...
Paul Robert Huenkemeier
February 23, 2013
Paul Robert Huenkemeier Paul Robert Huenkemeier, of Rockford, died in his home at 2:00 a.m., Saturday, February 23, 2013, after lengthy illnesses. Born July 17, 1930; the son of Paul & Frances (Tunison) Huenkemeier. Paul lived most of his life in Rockford. As a child, he was baptized and confirmed at Centennial Methodist Church. After graduating from East High School...
Keith A. Heitz
February 23, 2013
Keith A. Heitz, 74, of Rockford passed away in his earthly home surrounded by family on February 23, 2013 and is now in his eternal home with his Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ.Born March 24, 1938, at home in Oneca Township in Stephenson County, the son of Merrill and Lela (Seidel) Heitz.He graduated from Orangeville High School in 1957.He served...
Grace Arendt
February 23, 2013
Grace L. Arendt 95 of Rockford passed away Saturday February 23, 2013 in Provena St Anne Center.She was born March 8, 1917 in Merrill, WI, the daughter of Andrew and Ruth Slivinski.She married John Arendt on August 15, 1932 in Waukegan, IL.John Predeceased her in 1969.She worked fro JL Clark for 35 years.Member of St. Edwards Church, St. Edwards Ladies...
Esther A. Renteria
February 22, 2013
Esther Renteria, 83 of Rockford, died Friday, Feb. 22, 2013 in her home. Born March 25, 1929 in Belvidere the daughter of Manuel and Alexandria Martinez. A member of St. Patrick Catholic Church and enjoyed crossstitching and embroidery. Survivors include her daughters, Gloria Eutsler of Indianapolis and Anita (William) Steffani of Rockford; grandson, William Steffani; great grandchildren, Jordan, Bailey, Samantha...
Esther Renteria
February 22, 2013
Esther Renteria, 83 of Rockford, died Friday, Feb. 22, 2013 in her home. Born March 25, 1929 in Belvidere the daughter of Manuel and Alexandria Martinez.nbsp; A member of St. Patrick Catholic Church and enjoyed crossstitching and embroidery. Survivors include her daughters, Gloria Eutsler of Indianapolis and Anita (William) Steffani of Rockford; grandson, William Steffani; nbsp;great grandchildren, Jordan, Bailey, Samantha...
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