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Local obituaries for the Rockford, IL area

Jane Allen

Jane Allen

February 9, 2013

JaneAllen,94,ofRockforddiedonSaturday, February 9, 2013, in the home of her daughter and surrounded by her family.Jane and her late husband Tom were long time residents of Rockford and parishioners of Holy Family Catholic Church.They previously lived in Wheaton, Illinois and San Diego California. Jane was an avid collector of vintage toys and dolls which she found at estate and garage sales...

Alphonse Von Rotz

Alphonse Von Rotz

February 9, 2013

Alphonse a?Ala? R. Von Rotz,81, Rockford, joined the choir of angels on Saturday, February 9, 2013, in Presence St. Ann Center.nbsp; He was born October 10, 1931, in Fond du Lac, Wisconsin, the son of Alfonse J. and Beatrice M. (Kilmer) Von Rotz.nbsp; Al lived in Rockford since 1953, coming here from Fond du Lac.nbsp; He married Mary Virginia a?Gingera?...

Alphonse R. Von Rotz

Alphonse R. Von Rotz

February 9, 2013

Alphonse a?Ala? R. Von Rotz,81, Rockford, joined the choir of angels on Saturday, February 9, 2013, in Presence St. Ann Center. He was born October 10, 1931, in Fond du Lac, Wisconsin, the son of Alfonse J. and Beatrice M. (Kilmer) Von Rotz. Al lived in Rockford since 1953, coming here from Fond du Lac. He married Mary Virginia a?"Gingera?...

Jane Allen

Jane Allen

February 9, 2013

JaneAllen,94,ofRockforddiedonSaturday, nbsp;February 9, 2013, nbsp;in the home of her daughter and surrounded by her family.Jane and her late husband Tom were long time residents of Rockford and nbsp;parishioners of nbsp;Holy Family Catholic Church.They previously lived in Wheaton, Illinois and San Diego California. nbsp;Jane nbsp;was an avid collector of vintage toys and dolls which she found at estate and garage sales...

Norman Larsen

Norman Larsen

February 8, 2013

Norman Larsen, 84, Ridott, passed away on Friday, February 8, 2013. He was born on October 2, 1928; the son of Arthur and Mabel (Paulsen) Larsen. Norm married Eleanor Zellweger on January 20, 1962, she preceded him in death on December 20, 2012. Norm was a wonderful family man who always put others first. He never met a stranger; he...

Norman V. Larsen

Norman V. Larsen

February 8, 2013

Norman Larsen, 84, Ridott, passed away on Friday, February 8, 2013. He was born on October 2, 1928; the son of Arthur and Mabel (Paulsen) Larsen. Norm married Eleanor Zellweger on January 20, 1962, she preceded him in death on December 20, 2012. Norm was a wonderful family man who always put others first. He never met a stranger; he...

Harold Stebner

Harold Stebner

February 8, 2013

Harold Stebner, 83, of Rockford passed away peacefully Friday, February 8, 2013 at Fairhaven Christian Retirement Center.Born February 6, 1930 in Saint Paul, Minnesota; the son of William and Emma )Pubanz) Stebner.Graduate of Byron High School, Class of 1948.He married Virginia Harmon.Harold was a veteran of World War II serving in the Army.He worked for the United States Postal Service...

Harold A. Stebner

Harold A. Stebner

February 8, 2013

Harold Stebner, 83, of Rockford passed away peacefully Friday, February 8, 2013 at Fairhaven Christian Retirement Center.Born February 6, 1930 in Saint Paul, Minnesota; the son of William and Emma )Pubanz) Stebner.Graduate of Byron High School, Class of 1948.He married Virginia Harmon.Harold was a veteran of World War II serving in the Army.He worked for the United States Postal Service...

Joann Wallis

Joann Wallis

February 7, 2013

Joann Wallis, 78 a lifelong resident of Rockford, died after a brief illness on February 7, 2013 at OSF St. Anthony Medical Center. Born February 24, 1934 the daughter of Dubois and Victoria Berridge. She married her loving husband Waymon Wallis in 1955 and worked for many years at the Faust Hotel and the Clock Tower Resort. She was a...

Jerry G. Jensema

Jerry G. Jensema

February 7, 2013

Jerry Glenn Jensema, 61, of Boone County died February 7, 2013 in his home.Born September 7, 1951 in Sheboygan, WI, the son of Lamont and Marlys (Rauwerdink) Jensema.Graduate of Oostburg High School, class of 1969 and UW Whitewater, class of 1974 with a B.S. degree in Occupational Safety and Health.Served in the U.S. Army Reserves during the Vietnam War.He was...

Keven C. Kenerson

Keven C. Kenerson

February 7, 2013

Keven Christopher Kenerson, 41, found the peace he had longed for on Thursday, February 7, 2013. He was born on July 22, 1971, in Rockford, the son of Harland Vincent and Faustine Marie (Fiorenza) Kenerson. Keven was an avid Minnesota Vikings fan. He loved to fish and he was always the life of the party.Survived by his daughter, Kilee and...

Mary Jane Long

Mary Jane Long

February 7, 2013

DEVOTED WIFE, MOTHER, GRANDMOTHER, GREATGRANDMOTHERMary Jane Long, 90, of Rockford, passed away peacefully, Thursday, February 7, at Presence Cor Mariae Center, with family at her side. She was born January 24, 1923 in Amboy, Illinois, to Edwin and Molly Morrissey Friel.Graduated from Amboy High School Class of 1940.Married Delmar Long July 31, 1943, they celebrated 63 years of marriage, Delmar...

Mary Jane Long

Mary Jane Long

February 7, 2013

DEVOTED WIFE, MOTHER, GRANDMOTHER, GREATGRANDMOTHERMary Jane Long, 90, of Rockford, passed away peacefully, Thursday, February 7, at Presence Cor Mariae Center, with family at her side. She was born January 24, 1923 in Amboy, Illinois, to Edwin and Molly Morrissey Friel.Graduated from Amboy High School Class of 1940.Married Delmar Long July 31, 1943, they celebrated 63 years of marriage, Delmar...

Jerry G. Jensema

Jerry G. Jensema

February 7, 2013

Jerry Glenn Jensema, 61, of Boone County died February 7, 2013 in his home.Born September 7, 1951 in Sheboygan, WI, the son of Lamont and Marlys (Rauwerdink) Jensema.Graduate of Oostburg High School, class of 1969 and UW Whitewater, class of 1974 with a B.S. degree in Occupational Safety and Health.Served in the U.S. Army Reserves during the Vietnam War.He was...

Keven Kenerson

Keven Kenerson

February 7, 2013

Keven Christopher Kenerson, 41, found the peace he had longed for on Thursday, February 7, 2013.nbsp; He was born on July 22, 1971, in Rockford, the son of Harland Vincent and Faustine Marie (Fiorenza) Kenerson.nbsp; Keven was an avid Minnesota Vikings fan. He loved to fish and he was always the life of the party.Survived by his daughter, Kilee and...

Joann Wallis

Joann Wallis

February 7, 2013

Joann Wallis, 78 a lifelong resident of Rockford, died after a brief illness on February 7, 2013 at OSF St. Anthony Medical Center. Born February 24, 1934 the daughter of Dubois and Victoria Berridge. She married her loving husband Waymon Wallis in 1955 and worked for many years at the Faust Hotel and the Clock Tower Resort. nbsp;She was a...

Frank Pollard Waugh

Frank Pollard Waugh

February 5, 2013

Frank Pollard Waugh, 91, Rockford, passed away Tuesday, February 5, 2013. He was surrounded by his loving family. Frank was born January 1, 1922, in Belvidere, the son of Robert and Ruth (Pollard) Waugh.Frank was a graduate of St. Thomas Catholic High School where he enjoyed and played all sports, especially football.He served in the Army Medical Corps during WWII....

Frank Pollard Waugh

Frank Pollard Waugh

February 5, 2013

Frank Pollard Waugh, 91, Rockford, passed away Tuesday, February 5, 2013. He was surrounded by his loving family. Frank was born January 1, 1922, in Belvidere, the son of Robert and Ruth (Pollard) Waugh.Frank was a graduate of St. Thomas Catholic High School where he enjoyed and played all sports, especially football.He served in the Army Medical Corps during WWII....

Ada M. Ferdinand

Ada M. Ferdinand

February 3, 2013

Ada M. (Halley) Ferdinand, 85, Winnebago, died at 10:58 p.m. Sunday, February 3, 2013 at home in Crimson Pointe Assisted Living.Born March 30, 1927 in Rockford, daughter of Ross and Ada (Stevens) Halley.Married Glenn Ferdinand in Rockford on November 15, 1947.He died June 13, 2004.She was a member of the Winnebago First Presbyterian Church.Ada and Glenn enjoyed extensive travels, but...

Ada Ferdinand

Ada Ferdinand

February 3, 2013

Ada M. (Halley) Ferdinand, 85, Winnebago, died at 10:58 p.m. Sunday, February 3, 2013 at home in Crimson Pointe Assisted Living.Born March 30, 1927 in Rockford, daughter of Ross and Ada (Stevens) Halley.Married Glenn Ferdinand in Rockford on November 15, 1947.He died June 13, 2004.She was a member of the Winnebago First Presbyterian Church.Ada and Glenn enjoyed extensive travels, but...