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Local obituaries for the Rockford, IL area

Shirley Mae Powell

Shirley Mae Powell

March 17, 2013

Shirley Mae Powell, 85, Rockford, passed away peacefully Sunday, March 17, 2013, in her home surrounded by her loving family. She was born February 12, 1928, in Rockford, the daughter of Edward and Rose Bartman. Shirley married Charles Powell in Rockford on November 16, 1946. She was a member of Central Christian Church. Shirley enjoyed shopping and going to garage...

Shirley Mae Powell

Shirley Mae Powell

March 17, 2013

Shirley Mae Powell, 85, Rockford, passed away peacefully Sunday, March 17, 2013, in her home surrounded by her loving family. She was born February 12, 1928, in Rockford, the daughter of Edward and Rose Bartman. Shirley married Charles Powell in Rockford on November 16, 1946. She was a member of Central Christian Church. Shirley enjoyed shopping and going to garage...

Donata R. Povalitis

Donata R. Povalitis

March 15, 2013

Donata Povalitis of Rockford passed away Friday March 15, 2013 in River Bluff Nursing Home. She was born December 7, 1917 in Beloit WI. The daughter of Sebastian and Maria Alis. She married Peter Povalitis in St Anthony Church on September 14, 1940, Peter predeceased her in 2002. She worked for 30 years at Lenz Pharmacy. Member of St Anthony...

Donata Povalitis

Donata Povalitis

March 15, 2013

Donata Povalitis of Rockford passed away Friday March 15, 2013 in River Bluff Nursing Home. She was born December 7, 1917 in Beloit WI. The daughter of Sebastian and Maria Alis. She married Peter Povalitis in St Anthony Church on September 14, 1940, Peter predeceased her in 2002. She worked for 30 years at Lenz Pharmacy. Member of St Anthony...

Duane A. Schmidt

Duane A. Schmidt

March 14, 2013

Duane A. 'Smitty' Schmidt, 76 of Rockford, died unexpectedly on Thursday, March 14, 2013 at Amberwood Care Center. Born July 27, 1936 in Beloit, WI the son of William and Alta (Miller) Schmidt. Graduate of West High School and married his loving wife Susan Cary on January 20, 1978 in Rockford. Worked as a baker at Colonial Bakery for 20...

Duane A. Schmidt

Duane A. Schmidt

March 14, 2013

Duane A. “Smitty” Schmidt, 76 of Rockford, died unexpectedly on Thursday, March 14, 2013 at Amberwood Care Center. Born July 27, 1936 in Beloit, WI the son of William and Alta (Miller) Schmidt. Graduate of West High School and married his loving wife Susan Cary on January 20, 1978 in Rockford. Worked as a baker at Colonial Bakery for 20...

Sharon A. Darnell

Sharon A. Darnell

March 13, 2013

Sharon A. 'Sheri' Darnell, 59, Rockford, died Wednesday, March 13, 2013 in her home. Born February 15, 1954 in Rockford, daughter of LaVerne and Elsie Keene Mattson. Graduated from West High School in 1972. Married William T. Darnell on February 12, 1977. He died June 11, 1998. Until 2010 she was employed at Bergner's Warehouse for over 20 years. She...

Sharon Darnell

Sharon Darnell

March 13, 2013

Sharon A. “Sheri” Darnell, 59, Rockford, died Wednesday, March 13, 2013 in her home. Born February 15, 1954 in Rockford, daughter of LaVerne and Elsie Keene Mattson. Graduated from West High School in 1972. Married William T. Darnell on February 12, 1977. He died June 11, 1998. Until 2010 she was employed at Bergner’s Warehouse for over 20 years. She...

Theresa A. Cascio

Theresa A. Cascio

March 11, 2013

Loving mother, grandmother and great- grandmother Theresa A. Cascio, 94, Rockford, passed away on Monday, March 11, 2013. She was born May 4, 1918 to Valentino and Maria (Dal Santo) Dall’ Olio; she was a lifelong resident of Rockford, IL. As a young woman, Theresa was employed by Shan House to make uniforms for the military during WWII. She married...

Theresa A. Cascio

Theresa A. Cascio

March 11, 2013

Loving mother, grandmother and great- grandmother Theresa A. Cascio, 94, Rockford, passed away on Monday, March 11, 2013. She was born May 4, 1918 to Valentino and Maria (Dal Santo) Dall' Olio; she was a lifelong resident of Rockford, IL. As a young woman, Theresa was employed by Shan House to make uniforms for the military during WWII. She married...

Theresa A. Cascio

Theresa A. Cascio

March 11, 2013

Loving mother, grandmother and great- grandmother Theresa A. Cascio, 94, Rockford, passed away on Monday, March 11, 2013. She was born May 4, 1918 to Valentino and Maria (Dal Santo) Dall’ Olio; she was a lifelong resident of Rockford, IL. As a young woman, Theresa was employed by Shan House to make uniforms for the military during WWII. She married...

Theresa A. Cascio

Theresa A. Cascio

March 11, 2013

Loving mother, grandmother and great- grandmother Theresa A. Cascio, 94, Rockford, passed away on Monday, March 11, 2013. She was born May 4, 1918 to Valentino and Maria (Dal Santo) Dall' Olio; she was a lifelong resident of Rockford, IL. As a young woman, Theresa was employed by Shan House to make uniforms for the military during WWII. She married...

Selma B. Miller

Selma B. Miller

March 11, 2013

Selma B. Miller, 96, Rockford, passed away Monday, March 11, 2013, in Anam Care. She was born June 14, 1916, in Clinton, Wisconsin, the daughter of Samuel and Barbro (Hansen) Anderson. Selma married George L. Miller in Iowa on August 14, 1938. He passed away in 2005. She worked at Testor Corporation for 3 years and then at Nylint Toys...

Selma Miller

Selma Miller

March 11, 2013

Selma B. Miller, 96, Rockford, passed away Monday, March 11, 2013, in Anam Care. She was born June 14, 1916, in Clinton, Wisconsin, the daughter of Samuel and Barbro (Hansen) Anderson. Selma married George L. Miller in Iowa on August 14, 1938. He passed away in 2005. She worked at Testor Corporation for 3 years and then at Nylint Toys...

Dorothy Gloria Bryant

Dorothy Gloria Bryant

March 9, 2013

Loving Mother, Grandmother and Friend. Dorothy Gloria Bryant, 83, of Rockford, passed away on Saturday, March 9, 2013 at Cor Mariae. Born on April 8, 1929 in Minnesota; daughter of Opal and CoraMae (Cassem) Wheeler. She married Norvelle Bryant in 1950. Dorothy worked as a Food Service Director and Safety Director for Bethany Methodist Hospital, Mather Home, Stouffer's and Marriott,...

Ruby F. Heaslip

Ruby F. Heaslip

March 9, 2013

Ruby F. Heaslip, 65 of Rockford died Saturday, March 9, 2013 at Swedish American Hospital after a brave and courageous battle with cancer. Born December 27, 1947 in Kennett, MO the daughter of William C. and Genevieve (Hornback) Andrews. Married her loving husband, Kevin T. Heaslip on May 18, 1985 in Rockford. Ruby was currently employed at American Quality as...

Ruby F. Heaslip

Ruby F. Heaslip

March 9, 2013

Ruby F. Heaslip, 65 of Rockford died Saturday, March 9, 2013 at Swedish American Hospital after a brave and courageous battle with cancer. Born December 27, 1947 in Kennett, MO the daughter of William C. and Genevieve (Hornback) Andrews. Married her loving husband, Kevin T. Heaslip on May 18, 1985 in Rockford. Ruby was currently employed at American Quality as...

Dorothy Gloria Bryant

Dorothy Gloria Bryant

March 9, 2013

Loving Mother, Grandmother and Friend. Dorothy Gloria Bryant, 83, of Rockford, passed away on Saturday, March 9, 2013 at Cor Mariae. Born on April 8, 1929 in Minnesota; daughter of Opal and CoraMae (Cassem) Wheeler. She married Norvelle Bryant in 1950. Dorothy worked as a Food Service Director and Safety Director for Bethany Methodist Hospital, Mather Home, Stouffer's and Marriott,...

Helen V. Hasenyager

Helen V. Hasenyager

March 8, 2013

Helen V. Hasenyager, 73 of Rockford died Friday, March 08, 2013 in her home surrounded by her family. Born November 20, 1939 in Rockford, the daughter of Charles W. and Virginia (Stake) Hart. Married her loving husband Dennis Hasenyager on Dec. 24, 1994. Helen worked as a material handler for several years at Warner Lambert before her retirement. A faithful...

Helen V. Hasenyager

Helen V. Hasenyager

March 8, 2013

Helen V. Hasenyager, 73 of Rockford died Friday, March 08, 2013 in her home surrounded by her family. Born November 20, 1939 in Rockford, the daughter of Charles W. and Virginia (Stake) Hart. Married her loving husband Dennis Hasenyager on Dec. 24, 1994. Helen worked as a material handler for several years at Warner Lambert before her retirement. A faithful...