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Eric R. July

Eric R. July

December 2, 2012

Eric R. July, 27, Rockford, died Sunday, December 2, 2012 in his home following a sudden illness.Born August 9, 1985 in Mt. Clemens, MI, son of Dale R. and Susan L. Johnson July.Graduated from Guilford High School in 2003, Rock Valley College and Northern Illinois University.He was presently pursuing a Masters Degree from NIU.While in high school he was a...

Donna J. Dahlke

Donna J. Dahlke

December 1, 2012

Donna Dahlke, 66, of Rockford passed away unexpectedly on Saturday, December 1, 2012 in her home. She was born September 4, 1946 in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, the daughter of Gordon and Opal Lindstrum. She married the love of her life, Alan Dahlke, on October 1, 1966 in Milwaukee. Member of Westminster Presbyterian Church.Donna was a loving wife and mother that enjoyed...

Donna Dahlke

Donna Dahlke

December 1, 2012

Donna Dahlke, 66, of Rockford passed away unexpectedly on Saturday, December 1, 2012 in her home.nbsp; She was born September 4, 1946 in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, the daughter of Gordon and Opal Lindstrum.nbsp; She married the love of her life, Alan Dahlke, on October 1, 1966 in Milwaukee.nbsp; Member of Westminster Presbyterian Church.Donna was a loving wife and mother that enjoyed...

Shirley Ryan

Shirley Ryan

November 29, 2012

Shirley M. Ryan, 91, Rockford, passed away on Thursday, November 29, 2012. She was born in Glen Ellyn, IL. on March 27, 1921; the daughter of William and Jennie (Gleason) Fox. Shirley came to Rockford to attend Beauty School and met the love of her life, Roger. They were married and together they made Rockford their home. She enjoyed NAT...

Shirley M. Ryan

Shirley M. Ryan

November 29, 2012

Shirley M. Ryan, 91, Rockford, passed away on Thursday, November 29, 2012. She was born in Glen Ellyn, IL. on March 27, 1921; the daughter of William and Jennie (Gleason) Fox. Shirley came to Rockford to attend Beauty School and met the love of her life, Roger. They were married and together they made Rockford their home. She enjoyed NAT...

June Rittenhouse

June Rittenhouse

November 29, 2012

June Rittenhouse, 68 of Rockford passed away Thursday November 29, 2012 in P A Peterson. She was born June 20, 1944 in Oregon , Illinois . The daughter of Diedrich and Alice Mennenga. She married David Rittenhouse in St Pauls Lutheran Church in Oregon on December 11, 1964. June worked For Rockford Public Schools as a Para Professional for many...

June Wahlquist

June Wahlquist

November 29, 2012

June V. Wahlquist, 93, Rockford, passed away Thursday, November 29, 2012, at OSF St. Anthony Medical Center. She was born June 9, 1919, in Rockford, the daughter of Sten and Inga (Andersen) Severson. June married Helgee Wahlquist in Rockford on June 20, 1945. He passed away in Rockford on May 21, 1992. She worked at Nihan and Martin Pharmacy for...

Leatrice Cassioppi

Leatrice Cassioppi

November 29, 2012

Leatrice Marie Cassioppi, 86, Rockford, passed away Thursday, November 29, 2012, at SwedishAmerican Hospital.nbsp; She was born September 18, 1926, in Janesville, Wisconsin, the daughter of Walter and Elizabeth (Churchhill) Gundlack.nbsp; She married Benny J. Cassioppi in Reno, Nevada on September 30, 1946.nbsp; He passed away October 17, 1995. She worked at Bergners Distribution Center retiring after 19 years.Survived by...

June Wahlquist

June Wahlquist

November 29, 2012

June V. Wahlquist, 93, Rockford, passed away Thursday, November 29, 2012, at OSF St. Anthony Medical Center.nbsp; She was born June 9, 1919, in Rockford, the daughter of Sten and Inga (Andersen) Severson.nbsp; June married Helgee Wahlquist in Rockford on June 20, 1945.nbsp; He passed away in Rockford on May 21, 1992. She worked at Nihan and Martin Pharmacy for...

June R. Rittenhouse

June R. Rittenhouse

November 29, 2012

June Rittenhouse, 68 of Rockford passed away Thursday November 29, 2012 in P A Peterson. She was born June 20, 1944 in Oregon , Illinois . The daughter of Diedrich and Alice Mennenga. She married David Rittenhouse in St Pauls Lutheran Church in Oregon on December 11, 1964. June worked For Rockford Public Schools as a Para Professional for many...

Leatrice M. Cassioppi

Leatrice M. Cassioppi

November 29, 2012

Leatrice Marie Cassioppi, 86, Rockford, passed away Thursday, November 29, 2012, at SwedishAmerican Hospital. She was born September 18, 1926, in Janesville, Wisconsin, the daughter of Walter and Elizabeth (Churchhill) Gundlack. She married Benny J. Cassioppi in Reno, Nevada on September 30, 1946. He passed away October 17, 1995. She worked at Bergners Distribution Center retiring after 19 years.Survived by...

G. William Guirl

G. William Guirl

November 28, 2012

G. William Bill Guirl, 92, Rockford, died Wednesday, November 28 in his home.nbsp; Born June 25, 1920 in Rockford, son of George W. Guirl, Sr. and Emma Litton Guirl.nbsp; Graduated from Rochelle High School and the University of Illinois.nbsp; Married Margaret Coogan in Lincoln, IL on June 25, 1949.nbsp; Veteran of the U.S. Navy, he served in the Philippines during...

G. William Guirl

G. William Guirl

November 28, 2012

G. William "Bill" Guirl, 92, Rockford, died Wednesday, November 28 in his home. Born June 25, 1920 in Rockford, son of George W. Guirl, Sr. and Emma Litton Guirl. Graduated from Rochelle High School and the University of Illinois. Married Margaret Coogan in Lincoln, IL on June 25, 1949. Veteran of the U.S. Navy, he served in the Philippines during...

Lois G. Huber

Lois G. Huber

November 28, 2012

Lois G. Huber, 81, of Rockford, joined her loving husband of 58 years, Martin, on November 28th when she died peacefully in her sleep. Lois was born on September 23, 1931 in Chicago. She graduated from Waller High School. Lois married Martin L. Huber on October 2, 1954 in Chicago. She spent most of her life in Chicago, a city...

Lois G. Huber

Lois G. Huber

November 28, 2012

Lois G. Huber, 81, of Rockford, joined her loving husband of 58 years, Martin, on November 28th when she died peacefully in her sleep.nbsp; Lois was born on September 23, 1931 in Chicago. She graduated from Waller High School.nbsp; Lois married Martin L. Huber on October 2, 1954 in Chicago.nbsp; She spent most of her life in Chicago, a city...

William J. Mcdevitt

William J. Mcdevitt

November 27, 2012

William J. McDevitt, 91 a life long resident of Rockford, died Tuesday, November 27, 2012 in his home. A WWII Veteran serving in the US Army and married his loving wife Olive Kay McDevitt. Worked 25 years as an electrician for Muller Pinehurst until his retirement. Survivors include his children, Jack, Bob (Marlene), Mike (Nancy), Kathy Letheby and Danny McDevitt;...

Mary M. Koroll

Mary M. Koroll

November 27, 2012

Mary M. Koroll, 69, Machesney Park, died Tuesday, November 27, 2012 in Rockford Memorial Hospital.nbsp; Born December 22, 1942 in Rockford, daughter of Edmund and Mary LaFleur Pearce.nbsp; Graduated from Muldoon High School in 1961 and was a graduate of Rockford College.nbsp; She was an elementary school teacher at St. Bridget School for 27 years where she was highly praised...

Mary M. Koroll

Mary M. Koroll

November 27, 2012

Mary M. Koroll, 69, Machesney Park, died Tuesday, November 27, 2012 in Rockford Memorial Hospital. Born December 22, 1942 in Rockford, daughter of Edmund and Mary LaFleur Pearce. Graduated from Muldoon High School in 1961 and was a graduate of Rockford College. She was an elementary school teacher at St. Bridget School for 27 years where she was highly praised...

William J. Mcdevitt

William J. Mcdevitt

November 27, 2012

William J. McDevitt, 91 a life long resident of Rockford, died Tuesday, November 27, 2012 in his home. A WWII Veteran serving in the US Army and married his loving wife Olive "Kay" McDevitt. Worked 25 years as an electrician for Muller Pinehurst until his retirement. Survivors include his children, Jack, Bob (Marlene), Mike (Nancy), Kathy Letheby and Danny McDevitt;...

Leroy F. Riley

Leroy F. Riley

November 26, 2012

LeRoy F. Riley, 81, Rockford, passed away Monday, November 26, 2012, at OSF St. Anthony Medical Center. He was born on December 8, 1930, in Danbury, Iowa, the son of Frederick and Caroline (Kline) Riley. He was a veteran of the Army serving in Alaska during the Korean Conflict. LeRoy married Dorothy Matheny in Rockford on November 21, 1959. He...