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Local obituaries for the Rockford, IL area

Norbert A. Kiefer

Norbert A. Kiefer

October 20, 2012

Norbert A. Kiefer, 80, of Rockford died Saturday, October 20, 2012 at St. Anthony Medical Center. He was born June 9, 1932 in Stevens Point, WI to Peter and Minnie (Stegmeyer) Kiefer. He married his loving wife, Elizabeth Cera, on September 16, 1950 in Stevens Point, WI, settling in Rockford, IL in 1956. She preceded him in death in 2007....

Rita E. Peterson

Rita E. Peterson

October 18, 2012

Rita Elizabeth (Casey) Peterson, 99, a longtime resident of Rockford passed away peacefully Thursday, October 18, 2012 at Maple Crest Nursing Home. Born September 3, 1913 in West Chicago the daughter of Alfred and Eva (Dieter) Casey. Attended St. James parochial Grade School and Belvidere High School. Married Raymond Peterson on May 18, 1946 at St. James Catholic Church, Belvidere....

Rita E. Peterson

Rita E. Peterson

October 18, 2012

Rita Elizabeth (Casey) Peterson, 99, a longtime resident of Rockford passed away peacefully Thursday, October 18, 2012 at Maple Crest Nursing Home. Born September 3, 1913 in West Chicago the daughter of Alfred and Eva (Dieter) Casey. Attended St. James parochial Grade School and Belvidere High School. Married Raymond Peterson on May 18, 1946 at St. James Catholic Church, Belvidere....

Catherine J. Haley

Catherine J. Haley

October 17, 2012

Catherine J. "Billie" Haley died Wednesday, October 17, 2012 in Provena Cor Mariae Center. Born January 13, 1921 in Rockford, daughter of Antonino and Giovanna Prinzevalli Bilardello. Graduated from Muldoon High School in 1938. Married Joseph W. Haley on September 16, 1944 at Saint James Catholic Church by Bishop Emeritus Arthur J. ONeill, DD. She worked as an inspector at...

Catherine J. Haley

Catherine J. Haley

October 17, 2012

Catherine J. Billie Haley died Wednesday, October 17, 2012 in Provena Cor Mariae Center.nbsp; Born January 13, 1921 in Rockford, daughter of Antonino and Giovanna Prinzevalli Bilardello.nbsp; Graduated from Muldoon High School in 1938. Married Joseph W. Haley on September 16, 1944 at Saint James Catholic Church by Bishop Emeritus Arthur J. ONeill, DD.nbsp; She worked as an inspector at...

Bernard Smith

Bernard Smith

October 16, 2012

Bernard a?Berniea? Smith, 76, Rockford, died peacefully on Tuesday, October 16, 2012, in his home.nbsp; Born October 29, 1935, in Bradford, Illinois, son of William Myron Smith and Iscle Dickerson Smith.nbsp; Lived the majority of his life in the Rockford area.nbsp; He graduated from East High School in 1953 and served asnbsp; a member of the Naval Reserves for 8...

Mark Lewis

Mark Lewis

October 16, 2012

Mark M. Lewis, 67, Rockford, passed away on Tuesday, October 16, 201<2 surrounded by his loving family. Mark was born November 5, 1944 in Elgin, IL; the son of LaVerne and Rose (Ringhand) Lewis. He married Patricia (Peterson) on March 12, 1976. Mark was a utility inspector for Nicor Gas for over 35 years until his retirement.He was a life...

Ceadvon Perteete

Ceadvon Perteete

October 16, 2012

Ceadvon Perteete, 63, of Rockford, passed away on Tuesday, October 16, 2012. Ceadvon endured cerebral palsy all of his life, yet he lived with zeal and the greatest dignity because of the loving care given by his dedicated and compassionate mother Mattie. The love, joy and positive attitude displayed by both Ceadvon and Mattie was admired by all and will...

Ceadvon Perteete

Ceadvon Perteete

October 16, 2012

Ceadvon Perteete, 63, of Rockford, passed away on Tuesday, October 16, 2012. Ceadvon endured cerebral palsy all of his life, yet he lived with zeal and the greatest dignity because of the loving care given by his dedicated and compassionate mother Mattie. The love, joy and positive attitude displayed by both Ceadvon and Mattie was admired by all and will...

Mark M. Lewis

Mark M. Lewis

October 16, 2012

Mark M. Lewis, 67, Rockford, passed away on Tuesday, October 16, 2012 surrounded by his loving family. Mark was born November 5, 1944 in Elgin, IL; the son of LaVerne and Rose (Ringhand) Lewis. He married Patricia (Peterson) on March 12, 1976. Mark was a utility inspector for Nicor Gas for over 35 years until his retirement.He was a life...

Bernard L. Smith

Bernard L. Smith

October 16, 2012

Bernard a?"Berniea? Smith, 76, Rockford, died peacefully on Tuesday, October 16, 2012, in his home. Born October 29, 1935, in Bradford, Illinois, son of William Myron Smith and Iscle Dickerson Smith. Lived the majority of his life in the Rockford area. He graduated from East High School in 1953 and served as a member of the Naval Reserves for 8...

David F. Angel

David F. Angel

October 15, 2012

David Angel, 68, of Kirkland, passed away on Monday, October 15, 2012 at Serenity Home in Oregon. Born December 10, 1943 in Green Bay, Wisconsin.; son of Floyd and Geraldine (Dandoy) Angel. Married Alice Blisk in Rockford in 1965. Graduated from East high school in 1963. David worked for Barber Coleman, R &amp; D Theil and retired from Rockford College....

David Angel

David Angel

October 15, 2012

David Angel, 68, of Kirkland, passed away on Monday, October 15, 2012 at Serenity Home in Oregon. Born December 10, 1943 in Green Bay, Wisconsin.; son of Floyd and Geraldine (Dandoy) Angel. Married Alice Blisk in Rockford in 1965. Graduated from East high school in 1963. David worked for Barber Coleman, R amp; D Theil and retired from Rockford College....

Thomas A. Chiodini

Thomas A. Chiodini

October 13, 2012

Thomas A. Chiodini, 72, lifelong Rockford resident, died after a long battle with heart disease on Saturday, October 13, 2012 in Provena St. Anne Center.nbsp; Born February 18, 1940, son of Paul A. and Mary K. (Notari) Chiodini.nbsp; Graduated from St. Thomas High School in 1958.nbsp; Married Rita I. Disch in the Cathedral of St. Peter on October 26, 1963.nbsp;...

Thomas A. Chiodini

Thomas A. Chiodini

October 13, 2012

Thomas A. Chiodini, 72, lifelong Rockford resident, died after a long battle with heart disease on Saturday, October 13, 2012 in Provena St. Anne Center. Born February 18, 1940, son of Paul A. and Mary K. (Notari) Chiodini. Graduated from St. Thomas High School in 1958. Married Rita I. Disch in the Cathedral of St. Peter on October 26, 1963....

Angeline I. Vitale

Angeline I. Vitale

October 12, 2012

Angeline I. Vitale, 97, of Rockford, passed away on Friday, October 12, 2012 in Riverbluff Nursing Home. She was born September 18, 1915 in Rockford; daughter of Antonio and Theresa Dallosto. She married John "Swede" Vitale in St. Anthony Church on June 17, 1939. John predeceased her on September 9, 1967. She worked for many years at the Rockford Board...

Angeline I. Vitale

Angeline I. Vitale

October 12, 2012

Angeline I. Vitale, 97, of Rockford, passed away on Friday, October 12, 2012 in Riverbluff Nursing Home.nbsp; She was born September 18, 1915 in Rockford; daughter of Antonio and Theresa Dallosto.nbsp; She married John Swede Vitale in St. Anthony Church on June 17, 1939.nbsp; John predeceased her on September 9, 1967.nbsp; She worked for many years at the Rockford Board...

Sharon L. Powell

Sharon L. Powell

October 11, 2012

Sharon Lynne Powell, of Rockford, passed away on October 11, 2012, after a long illness.nbsp; Sharon was born on March 15, 1939 to Willard and Bunny (Verna) Yeater in Bismarck, North Dakota. She graduated from Bismarck High School in 1957 and earned a B.S. in Math from Jamestown College in Jamestown, North Dakota. Sharon married Darwin Powell on August 27,...

Sharon L. Powell

Sharon L. Powell

October 11, 2012

Sharon Lynne Powell, of Rockford, passed away on October 11, 2012, after a long illness. Sharon was born on March 15, 1939 to Willard and Bunny (Verna) Yeater in Bismarck, North Dakota. She graduated from Bismarck High School in 1957 and earned a B.S. in Math from Jamestown College in Jamestown, North Dakota. Sharon married Darwin Powell on August 27,...

Anna Marie Sagona

Anna Marie Sagona

October 9, 2012

Anna "Ann" Marie Sagona, 89, passed away Tuesday, October 9, 2012 at Rosewood Care Center.Born July 7, 1923, in Cherry, Illinois, the daughter of Jasper and Marian (Moscato) Cipolla.She married Alex M. Sagona on November 11, 1943 in Rockford.Member of St. Bridget Catholic Church.Ann was devoted to her family.Lovingly survived by her daughter, Angie (Don) Franklin of Rockford; son, Michael...